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You need to watch both but I would definately go for more protein over carbs. We get plenty of carbs from most the foods we eat, they are not the issue! Protein keeps us full for longer AND our body can use it for energy. Carbs are processed into sugars that your body than uses for energy. Simple carbs are turned into…

Thanks V! I've just started using a protein powder in my non-sweetened sheeps yoghurt with agave and passionfruit to flavour. I think I will also add it to my milk alternative (I've cut cows milk from my diet and am drinking either Soy or Almond milk). I wasn't aware that tuna was high in protein so thanks for the tip!!…

Thanks V! I've just started using a protein powder in my non-sweetened sheeps yoghurt with agave and passionfruit to flavour. I think I will also add it to my milk alternative (I've cut cows milk from my diet and am drinking either Soy or Almond milk). I wasn't aware that tuna was high in protein so thanks for the tip!!…

I had the exact same thing. To break through it there are a few options. Seeing as this is the first plateau I would recommend changing your macros. I've changed mine to 35% Carb 35% Protein 30% Fat. Look at how much sugar/carb you are consuming and try to cut down on them. I also reduced my carb intake after 5pm and…

Magnasium supplements are suppose to help, plus it will get easier over time =) Maybe you should start with lighter weights and build up...

Oh no Val! Really? Are you sure? Or is it just a precaution check up? I hope everything is ok. To everyone else who is experiencing aches and pains or injuries please make sure you look after your health! I know we are all on here to lose weight and be healthy but that also means letting your body rest. Your body needs…

You could try changing your macro's. MFP has the carbs set a little high. I re-adjusted mine to Carbs 35% Protein 35% fat 30%. I found when I first stalled, I did this and started losing again. Also check out how much sugar you are consuming. Sugar can really limit the weight loss. Re-adjust and re-check and see what works…

I'm with you Val. That pretty much sums up a perfect week to me! Cardio I get in easy peasy 3-4 times a week but the strength training.... terrible! So I would say 3X Cardio and 2X Weights per week. I find the keeping within 100 calories on weekends, so damn hard!! If it's challange that doesn't require me counting…

Eating clean is hard at the best of time, needing food preparation and time. I know, I've done it and continue to incorporate it! Rather than set yourself up for failure I would relax with the eating clean and focus on the 'good' calories. I would arm myself with snacks so that I don't starve and than blow it. The health…

Yes, those measurements are from when I weighed 61 Kg (123.5 Ib). However I took them before I started this challange when I was10 pounds heavier (end of April). I hadn't changed much and didn't think to remeasure as all my clothes still fitted. It's not until the last few Ib's lost recently when all of a sudden I am two…

Weigh in: 56Kg (123.46 Ib) Doesn't seem to want to bloody move from around this number!!! Measurements are good though. I took my first measurements when I weighed 61kg (134.5Ib). These are my measurements now: Waist: 76cm (29In) Hips: 85.5cm (33.6In) Chest: 86cm (88.8In) Thigh:52.5cm (20.7In) Arm: 28cm (11In) I

I don't want to offend anyone on here but all my life I was fed the excuse of being big boned. The truth was I was fat. That's why everything was big. I used to believe the big bone theory too. 4 years ago I lost 70Ib and more recently another 20 or so... guess what... I'm no longer considered big boned. Did my bones…

Sometimes the hardest thing is letting go. You make up all these reasons on why you need to still be in his life. You don't. You need to ask yourself one question... are you happy with him, really? If you're not than you don't want to waste your life trying to make something work that doesn't make you happy. Cut him out.…

No, it would be less than that. I would guess between 500-600.

I hate to say this...but it's 80% what you eat and 20% exercise. I lost most my weight from diet alone. It's only the last few pesky bits that I'm trying to blast with diet and exercise. Although there are many other benefits from eating a good diet =)

I love cheese too! I try to buy the low fat varieties but it full strength when I'm out. If you're factoring it into your calorie count then it doesn't matter which cheese you choose to eat. You may want to make sure you weigh your portions wwhen you can though so as you aren't accidently 'cheating' in your count.…

I'm the same! I make sure I go for a run in the morning and try to make my plans for lunch (instead of dinner so I can have a light dinner) or an early dinner (with a light lunch). Sometimes it's brunch or lunner. I usually get a salad to bulk up the meal (dressing on the side) and steer clear of pastas. I usually opt for…

Mmmm this is my fav at atm. 1/2 cup of oats. Mix with water, microwave 2 minutes. Add a tablespoon of dried coconut, half a red apple, chai seeds and a teaspoon of cinnamon and vanilla essence. Zap for another 2 minutes and add a splash of soy milk and a spinkle of a sugar subsititue (if you need it) and voila! DELISH! 5…

Sorry guys... don't mean to go on about it. Just fired me up!! I won't be exploding again any time soon. Until the next time I visit them that is! Thanks for the ears (or eye in this case!) =) Weekly Exercise: Sat- Walk 80 minutes/ Shred Sun- Shred 20 minutes/ Run 22 minutes/ Walk 20 minutes Monday- REST Tuesday-Run 15…

Well... I too just got back from a weekend of food. Weighed myself last night and the damage wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. A gain of only 2.2 Ib which may have been due to weighing in the evening rather than the morning. Next Friday when I do my official weigh in, it should be better (I hope! Fingers crossed!)…

Well done guys on the challange and weight loss this week!!! I met the weights challange and made 4 water days W:124.3Ib. Always round this bloody weight!!! Stoopid plateau Grrrrrrrrr :explode: Hey guys... just let me know if you gained or lost, how many days you did strength training and how many days you met water e.g…

:happy: Just fixing some typo's.... grrr hate typos! Thanks guys! Sometimes you just need to vent. Val, it can be annoying TTOM but it's a part a healthy lfiestyle, so the fact that you are back on track with it must mean that your body is healthy!! :happy: Hubby is aware of the food issue and is very supportive of me but…

Lol. Maybe not a quick recap after all. More of a rant :tongue:

Uh oh! Remember a couple of weeks ago the in-laws came to visit and I blew out with calories? To quickly recap... they are all lovely but big people with huge apetites. Everything, all day long revolves around food. What are we having for breakfast? Tea, scones, cream or biscuits and cake anyone? What did you want to do…

Makes me hungry reading all that! Ha! I too used to be a swimmer, every single person that I swam with (including myself) ate ridiculous amounts of food. Every single one of us put on ridiculous amounts of weight when we stopped. I remember eating meat pies with chocolate milk at 6am in the morning after a training…

Great ideas. I also find that having a cup of tea is good too. Although sometimes I like a treat with it! But one of my chocolates is only 50 cals so it's not a huge blow out anyways :wink:

Wow! Everyone is going so well! Good job guys :flowerforyou:

Week 1 Results No points for me this week! Bugger!!! Well done everyone else :flowerforyou: Remember the Week 2 Challange: 1 point- each day water met 2 points- each weight session over 20 minutes (up to 4 points) 2 points- weight loss Any suggestion for the week 3 challange? Good luck!

Tandoori chicken... or Tikki. Prawn curry would also be low in cals...

YES!!! I am always frozen! MY fingers constantly cold. I keep a pair of gloves in my bag for mornings and evenings. Sometimes I wear them through the day and I live in Australia (where it never really gets 'that' cold). It's a pain in the bum!