Alairissa Member

@flossyruby1 - Thanks for saying how long it took you to lose 40 ish pounds. My goal is between 30 - 40 lbs. I have a better idea of what I want to look like verses how much I want to weigh. I can now think clearly that it will probably take me also around a year to healthily lose weight, but if I am close some what by…

@KateNkognito that does. :smile: any idea's for low calories food to munch on all day. Like something to pick at?

@flumi_f Thanks for all the feedback :smile: I will just be more mindful starting off, and if I see that I am over eating, then I will start calorie counting until, I get a good handle on it. @snaps27 I find that in general if I eat a small breakfast / no breakfast - my overall calories for the day stay lower then when I…

Thanks I did! I am on my first fast day. :) Are there any before and after pictures for motivation of people on this specific diet?

Hi there I am a newbie as well, and a yoyo dieter since 2012. I lost a good amount of weight (around 15 lbs), when fasting and eating only one meal a day 4-5 times a week, however that was not something I could do all the time. I am trying to see if the 5:2 is a better long term life approach. :) My goal is 6 weeks (to…

If it is not too late to join: Starting weight - 140 Current weight - 142 Goal weight - 110 3/7/16: 142 3/14/16: 3/21/16: 3/28/16: 4/4/16: 4/11/16: 4/18/16: 4/25/16: 5/2/16: "The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.” - Unknown Just starting the 5:2 to see if it works or not. Seems…

I have noticed that I am not hitting proteins, and always going over on carbs. Any tips for that? I have an indian diet.

I did realize it is quite impossible to gain 5 lbs of fat that fast.. :smile: height is 5'1" and weight is 140 increased to 145 when last checked, (The difference occurred in about a week). Also I am 21.

Yea, we are non veg, however we mostly cook non veg so meats, and I find that to be very high in calorie, also it is too heavy. How much would you recommended one roti weigh? I am not sure how many calories one roti is as well. Also added you as a friend! :smiley:

Hi! It is a mix of both. I take more thinking I won't be full and then, I usually get a second serving till I am stuffed. I have started to not do the second part that process. I am trying to eat so I am not stuffed, but it's like an addiction kind of and I end up sometimes breaking and then feel super guilty after.

Wow everybody thanks for the responses. Also wanted to let you know, that mfp automatically puts me at 1200 calories. So I manually increased it to 1300. I have suddenly gained around 5 lbs in a week..... Any idea what it could be?

Both are solid ideas. Do you make the steam - in - bag's your self or do you buy? Also (sorry I am very bad at cooking), how do you steam veggies?

That's a fab idea! I should probably try and incorporate more veggies into my meals. I am pretty sure I am not getting to many.

Ah I totally get you! My family cooks, and I eat. :smiley: I really like the idea though of when going out to eat then picking the food then! Thanks. :smile:

Hey! Thanks for the tip. I usually don't know what I am going to eat so I find it hard to pre-log. I have attempted it before and it really helps for snacks, but main meals is usually where i have trouble.

I am overweight because I have overeaten my whole life, and lack of exercise/ movement. I have been eating healthy food's just the wrong portion's of it.

Did you know that 100% of people who drink water die!

I am 5'1" and starting off again with 137 lb. approx. Would love to get down to approx. 110 - 105. Add me for support. :smile:

no responses :/

I am trying to lose approx 20 lbs as well by then. Feel free to add me as well!

@Lasmartchika How has weight loss been for you? Because that is similar to something I am trying to follow?

Bump up!

The discipline sounds fab! Somebody want to help me come up with a plan?

Hmm the water idea sounds good! :smile: thanks!

thanks guys! :smile:

So basically eat healthy and exercise is the way to go. My "friend" did not believe me when I said that.

Love this post.

Yes. Straightforwardness is good!

There is a drug out there that makes you vomit when you drink alcohol. and when I say vomit I mean a lot. If you do that a few times you will soon have aversion to alcohol. Have fun googling.

You could not have gained 8 pounds of fat in two 8 because it would mean you ate 28000 calories over maintenance. That is quite impossible therefore the weight you are seeing is water weight due to the high amount of sodium in your food. Drink water it will disappear in a few days.