Widdy1961 Member

I can vary between 2 and 6lbs, depending on how much water/fluids I drink (always remember what my Dad used to say, "Pint of Water, A Pound and a Quarter"), it's pretty accurate. Weigh yourself on the same scales and at the same time of the day, once a week (first thing in the morning is best) and don't worry about what…

I was prescribed Alli (although it was not called that at the time) by my GP a couple of years back. Let me tell you this, days out are really entertaining, just make sure you take several changes of underwear lol It's much better (and less smelly) to just watch your fat intake, as all Alli does is punish you for eating…

Hi Not sure if this would help you work it out. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Super-Simple-Super-Spicy-Mongolian-Beef/Detail.aspx

I too am Diabetic and I would echo the advice given above.............. Widdy

It told me something I did not know, so sorry if it did not interest anyone else. Not EVERYONE on MFP will know this (or maybe they do and it's just me) Jeez!

I am not PUSHING anything merely posting something that may be of interest, although I would make it clear that the 'Article' is not mine, it was a reply by a 'Medic' to a post on a fitness forum regarding 'Starvation Mode', I just thought it interesting to hear this from someone who has the medical knowledge that most of…

Me Too:sad: Not to worry, just keep doing the right thing. Widdy

Hi jackeh I think a lot of people think that 'Starvation Mode' is the body refusing to lose any weight (obviously wrong) and this is the point the quotes are making........it's not 'Starvation Mode' it's more like 'Metabolic Slow Down Mode'.......even if you reduce your calories to a very low number, you will still lose…

You are welcome :flowerforyou: I thought it was interesting and I am still reading and investigating. It appears that a Very Low Calorie Intake is useful if you have loads of weight to lose but once you start to get nearer your target, then you need to steadily increase your intake (as your BMR would have changed), which…

Hi I would advise eating ALL your exercise calories, as not doing so will slow down your metabolic rate and enable you to lose weight at your chosen rate........although they are saying that 'Starvation Mode' is a Myth, eating too few calories does SLOW weight loss. Check this from Weight…

Hi I was checking out some other 'Health' Forums (in the UK) and came across this post by a 'Medic' in reply to a question about the body going into 'Starvation Mode'...........very interesting............ "Right, as a medic I feel I have to dispel this myth about going into starvation mode once and for all, weight…

I think you could be right there, just been checking around t'interweb and all say around the same. Thanks Widdy

Hi I use a stationary cycle and have been for a while, although I am not sure about the 'Calorie Burn' on one of these.........the on board comp says I burn 270 for 1/2 hour cycling at 20 mph (this includes 2 bursts of 1 min each at 30 mph) but I am sure it must be more than this. I notice that most of the places that give…

Hi gebnpb I have the same problem as you and I was pointed in the direction of this calculator http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm# Well worth a look and very surprising.......goes against logical thinking.....eat more to lose more. Widdy

Been a great help thank you. I am the same as your Hubby........I cannot get my head around eating MORE to LOSE weight, it goes against logical thinking. I have upped my intake initially from 1400 to 1550 and upped my workouts too (adding in the extra cals), I will use this cal figure for 7 days then up another 100 for a…

Hi I have regular Diabetic 'Check Ups' (once every 3 Months) and the Nutrition info I am given matches what I eat, in fact, since starting on MFP I have more than halved my Insulin Meds, so am heading in the right direction. My Blood Sugars have been very stable too (I check them twice a day, every day) My original query…

Hi CoachLou I walk outdoors (when possible), usually weekends at this time of year due to the weather and darkness.........when it is not possible to get out, I have a static cycle which I use (indoors obviously). Hey allaboutme.........done some checking too (as you have done) and see that you are completely correct…

Would like to thank you all for the info and encouragement. Shows why MFP is such a great place. Thanks All Widdy

Hey schmousen.........I set MFP for a loss of 2lbs per week and 1400 cal is what it came up with..........I too walk a set route (country park and nature reserve) but I always time myself to walk around 3 MPH and also vary the route to take in hills and a decent flight of steps.....trouble here is the rain and darkness,…

Hi Lauryn1981.......yep 1400 cals is the recommended from MFP and I also always eat my full cals. Hi Colly.........I am loathe to do strength training, as when I was younger I used to do weight training and to be honest would rather cycle (which I do too) than do any form of strength training.......after 4 years of weights…

OK When I first started on MFP I did great, losing over 6lbs in the first week or two, I continued to lose weight steadily (although being on Insulin made it a little more difficult) and was down to 212lbs from 225 by the time I went away on Hols to Florida. I then 'drifted' from my calorie plan and rose back to 218lbs, at…

Happy New Year to all. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: Widdy

Yes, it can be confusing...........Kcal is what you would call Calories (100 kcal = 100 cal) Not sure about the U.S but, in the UK the Nutrition Info carries Kcal (kilocalorie) and kJ (kilojoule) 1 kilocalorie = 4.1868 kilojoules This can sometimes confuse people, as they mistakenly look at the kJ and assume it's the…

Chesterfield....................in Sunny, Windy, Wet, Frosty, Snowy, Foggy England :laugh: Widdy

Thanks Chubby Bunny That's neat. Widdy

Thanks Guys

Hey I am after a website which will let me build a recipe, then give me the nutritional info for said recipe (or just the calorie count if not the whole caboodle) I am sure I saw one mentioned on MFP but cannot for the life of me find it. Thanks Widdy

Do not give up on us guys, as we are not all as uncouth as this idiot. Just think yourself lucky that you found out what a sorry person this guy is sooner rather than later. Maybe you need to look for one of us English Gentlemen but I am sure there are many Gentlemen out there, I for one would be proud to have you on my…

Feeling a bit disheartened today. Weighed in yesterday and had lost 3lb over the week, brilliant stuff...........this morning, I don't know why, but I decided to weigh again, just to check (and see the 3lb loss again) but to my horror, I was back to the original weight of the week before, I had lost nothing. Why does this…

Welcome to MFP :drinker: :drinker: Widdy