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Thank you all! Very helpful :)

That's great- thanks everyone, really makes sense! Particularly the scientfic stuff Kessler4130! Also nice to see that everyone can give themselves a break from time to time :) Thanks again!

Great, I'll look at reducing a bit on the non-splurge days. Thanks very much :)

Great post- thanks very much! I was also wondering how you think it's best to make up for weekend splurges? I'm trying to get better but my calories always rocket with meals out/socialising etc. Would it be better to incorporate more cardio? Or less calories during the week? Thanks in advance :)

I also find it really hard to meet protein as I used to be vegetarian and am still not much of a meat eater. I've found non-fat yoghurt, peanut butter and cottage cheese good and then chicken breast. I aslo invested in some protein powder and have made protein pancakes which knock my total up to the right proportion as one…

Thanks- really appreciate the advice!

1 hour fitness class of 40 minutes intense aerobics and 20 minutes abs strength Then usually a 30 min run of 3.5 miles/ Jillian Michael's ripped in 30 dvd which is interval training

I agree :)

I don't think you are too young to care about your health but at the same time treats and meals out are part of normal life and you should not feel guilty about having a treat or two in moderation particulalry being someone who is not over weight! Perhaps let your parents know that you are feeling so guilty as they could…

Hi, The website "if it fits your macros" is definitely useful as I was in a similar position with wanting to go beyond just meeting the calories and understanding more about macros. I think the usual suggestion is 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat or 40% protein, 30c, 30f if you are doing strength work and wanting to reduce…