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  • Nice to see another Brit Bloke here, welcome welcome.
    in New guy saying hello! Looking for friends to motivate me. Comment by ScubyUK January 2011
  • London, England. :o)
    in Just wondering Comment by ScubyUK January 2011
  • Hello, Don't get disheartened, sometimes it can take the body a week or two to realise what's going on. Some tips. Drink plenty of water, 8 Glasses a day at least, it helps to keep the system flushed through. Watch your salt\sodium intake. Too much can lead to fluid retention. Find out what your BMR is, and then either…
    in First weigh in Comment by ScubyUK January 2011
  • If you have the means invest in a KiFit/BodyBugg. This will track your calorie burn 24x7.
    in any suggestions on tracking calories Comment by ScubyUK January 2011
  • Hiya, Check your fluid intake, you want to drink at least 8 glasses of water per day. Also, keep an eye on the amount of salt/sodium you are taking in as this can influence water retention. If possible avoid the fizzy stuff, even the diet ones. Instead, trying Zinging your water with some freshly grated ginger, sliced…
    in I am expecting results too soon? Comment by ScubyUK January 2011
  • I have one, only in the UK they are called KiFit (exactly the same product.) I bought it last year and I think it's brilliant!! I find it's a real motivator.
    in body bugg Comment by ScubyUK January 2011
  • Hi Pugman, The great folks at KiFit (UK version of the BodyBugg for those in the US) have provided the following info on that type of thing. http://www.kiperformance.co.uk/help_and_support/nutrient_charts.aspx :o)
    in Optimal Carbs/Protein/Fat Percentages? Comment by ScubyUK January 2011
  • You actually burn calories 24x7. Even sitting at your desk working and while you are sleeping (which is why good proper sleep is great for losing weight.. If you have the means, invest in a KiFit (BodyBugg in the US). It's a little device you wear on your left arm. It monitors all kinds of things, and works out how many…
    in Calories Burned during Chores Comment by ScubyUK January 2011
  • Hi Tony, is nice to know there's another bloke in here, let alone another one from the UK!! Welcome welcome and good luck!! Feel free to add me to your friends list is you wish. I lost 3.5 Stone(ish) last year in about 5 months, and managed to keep it off, (aside from the holiday season, when I put 6lbs back on.) It can be…
    in Newbie from England Comment by ScubyUK January 2011
  • Hi there! If you have the means, invest in a BodyBugg (US) or KiFit (UK). They're the little arm devices that they use on the Biggest Loser US and Fat Families in the UK. That will tell you exactly how many calories you are burning.
    in calories burned Comment by ScubyUK January 2011
  • I think it does stop Weight Loss. I think one of the reasons is that it contains many artificial sweetners and flavourings including Caffeine that cause your Blood Sugar levels to spike, this has an impact on the bodies systems and throws your hormone levels completely out of whack which tell your body how to use the…
    in Diet coke Comment by ScubyUK January 2011
  • Congrats on your 25th!! There's no reason why you can't eat out and eat healthily at the same time When I go out some of the things I do:- Ask for Grilled\Broiled instead of Fried. Have dressings on the side, avoid things cooked in butter\cream etc Avoid the bread basket\bread sticks\dough balls. Order a jug of Tap Water…
    in Newbie facing a special dinner out tomorrow Comment by ScubyUK January 2011
  • Hi, am also new to this site. I took my first Diet Chef delivery this morning and will be starting it on Monday.
    in diet chef Comment by ScubyUK November 2010
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