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In the evenings, I like to do tea with 2 dark chocolate digestives (appx. 160-170 calories) - I find I can easily fit it in a 1,300 calorie day.

Congrats! You look amazing. We have very similar stats. I am also 5'4''...started close to 160, got down to about 128, just bounced up again to the high 130s but on the way back down to a solid 130 (ultimate goal: 125). I have also noticed at this weight/height, every pound lost really makes a huge difference. The…

I literally only workout in my house! You can order fitness DVDs from amazon.co.uk for cheap, including Leslie Sansone. Also maybe check out Jillian Michaels DVDs. I use FitnessBlender.com more or less exclusively now.

I would definitely second the suggestion of getting off public transport earlier OR maybe you could do just one way walking and public transport back. I cycle to-from work everyday but sometimes if it's nice or I want to work, I'll walk in and get a public bike back. Or vice versa! I would also support making sure to not…

Hi! First off, I don't think the previous poster is correct and I would not take that advice at all. I'll leave it to the seasoned MFP'ers to explain why. You have lost an inch off your waist, half an inch off your hips and 15 lbs in 2 months! That to me is a big success. You are averaging nearly a 2 lb per week loss which…

Just keep at it! It sounds like you are doing the right things. Now that you have a scale, engage in more consistent weighing to note trends if that's something that might interest you (I love daily weighing but I know it's not for everyone). Take measurements and photographs. You can't go solely off of how your pants feel…

Motivation for me...I was finally at that point where it felt like, 'Okay, I am either going to accept where I am at now (slightly overweight) - something that causes me upset and frustration or I can really do something about this.' I am turning 30 this year and wanted to be 130 lbs by my 30th. I have set very reasonable…

You look incredible! Well done. Amazing work! It must have felt great to take control. PS You have a great smile!

TBH, the way you are describing it, it doesn't sound like you had any fun with this workout or that it's something you're looking forward to trying again right now. You also mentioned fear of burnout. I think you need to listen to your gut here! You are trying to get back into fitness and establish a routine and develop…

I have one! I literally only use it to make chips (fries)...cut up a bunch of potatoes and add oil and spices. I never use a tablespoon of oil though - 1-2 teaspoons. I love them and find they are a great substitute. So, instead of ordering takeaway burgers and fries, we'll grill burgers and make air fryer chips. Less…

You obviously don't really care about this so I am not sure why I am bothering writing. If you are really here to try and figure out how to prevent blackouts, you need to drink less and/or more slowly. I would recommend measuring your alcohol before drinking it. If you drink hard alcohol (which I am guessing you probably…

Oh yes! I feel the struggle. My partner snacks A LOT. So...some tips and tricks...I save most of my calories for the evenings at home. I stock up on things that I can snack on. He might have beer and chips...I'll drink sparkling water and have a couple 100-calorie packs or measure out a serving of the chips. I eat them…

Are you seeing a counsellor for the other things you wrote (anxiety, low self-esteem and depression)? If not, you should right away and you should be as communicative as you can about these issues and thoughts. I do not think anyone here is qualified to help you. Please take care of yourself.

I don't know what kind of support you would expect from your roommates? Unless they are being outright verbally mean or doing some sort of bad action (e.g. eating your food), what do you want from them? Should they stop eating and drinking what they want because you've decided to get healthy? I've never asked my live-in…

Those dresses on you!!! Incredible. #LifeGoals I have seen many women on here with incredible bodies at 40+ years of age. Definitely check out the Success Stories forum for inspiration.

HIIT and strength training.

Choose a calorie goal and stick to it for a few weeks. Measure and log everything. The fact that you said 'I even log alcohol when I consume it' is sort of a red flag that makes me think you think there are things you don't need to log! You have to log everything to really know what you are eating. If you are eyeballing…

If you are seeing these people at least once a week during your group, you probably have some level of comfort with them, right? I don't understand why it's so 'WEIRD'. My friends wouldn't give a hoot what I did if we had regular meet-ups and I wanted to eat my own thing. I could understand if it was a very special event…

Why can't you just carry around some food in your purse/bag that doesn't require refrigeration that you can eat on the fly or should your plans change? Consistently carry peanut butter, fruit, pitas, canned soup, crackers etc. It would be the simplest and most straight forward solution to me. If this is not a case of…

If you know it's sort of boredom/emotional eating, maybe you should try a high quantity liquid? I drink a ton of sparkling water and herbal teas. Also, sometimes, I will portion out 2 cookies or 2 pieces of dark chocolate to accompany the tea. If you know, however, that they are foods you might feel too tempted about when…

Wow. What an inspiring story! You wrote very openly and honestly. Very raw. Thank you for sharing with us. You have come so far. You were always beautiful but your health and happiness makes you shine more now! Best of luck in continuing your journey and please keep us up to date on your successes! Well done.

OP - it sounds like you are really struggling :-/ You should seek professional help as you know your body requires minimum 1,200 calories. If you are not getting that (for whatever reason), a professional can help you to achieve that. I wish you the best of luck.

Since you are separated from your weigh-in scale, maybe just focus on tightening things up with your food scale? If you log very accurately and honestly, you should be fine to maintain. Good luck in your recovery! PS I am sure I would go through scale withdrawals, too, which is why I would focus more on making sure my food…

Congrats x Must be a great feeling! Well done and keep up the good work.

This sounds like an inappropriate work place conversation! Depending upon the situation (it could be widely variable), is this something you might consider reporting? If not, I would steer clear of this woman. How did this conversation even arise? Is it typical for your colleagues to talk like this? I have not had anyone…

Workout at home for 30 minutes using DVDs or free videos online. I recommend Fitnessblender.com. Prioritise it. Good luck. x

It sounds like there is a serious amount of projection from your part onto the situation because of your acknowledged insecurities. You don't actually provide any details of the apparent ways he lords it over you - can you be more clear about what he says? Saying 'he gets a look in his eye' sounds a bit paranoid. What does…

I drink a couple of times a week. I bank calories for these occasions and look at my weekly calorie goals versus my daily calorie goals. I've lost nearly 30 pounds and it's not been an issue.

Seconding @arditarose's suggestion. Why not do it after work? That's what I do on a pretty frequent basis. If this is a time of day where you are likely quite starving for dinner (as I always am!), maybe eat a light snack when leaving work like an apple or yogurt or something. Push your dinner time out by an hour. It's…