sianlr87 Member

Hello, Well done on the 50lb loss!! I also suffered an injury, so getting active can be difficult. I don't have as much to lose but still have those daily struggles with life / motivation etc. Happy to connect, chat, encourage etc :)

I have mine set at half a pound, can't manage with the deficit otherwise :D

Good luck! Good, sensible changes :)

No snow where I live, just miserable wet weather... I have a horse so have no choice. Have to get outside twice a day. Mucking out a stable daily and a turnout pen every couple of days. Try and get a few rides in per week, but yes, am less active in the winter generally. Having said that, I use my slow cooker a lot to make…

My SO is pretty active, obviously this was harder through lockdown and we both put on weight. I'm not bothered about whether he works out or not, but he likes to be outdoors and so do I. I am more concerned that he is healthy long term. He has never really thought about calories, so is enjoying learning about the different…

If you are logging food the following day, do you have the exact weights of everything? I would re-iterate everything people have said. Back to basics, set the calorie goal through the guided set up and don't select too high a target for loss. Get your logging under control. Log it all. Do this for a few weeks, even if…

Personally, I would go on holiday and enjoy yourself and get back to "normal" when you're home. In the long run, one week isn't going to make a huge difference. Yes, you can make better choices, like spirits with a low cal mixer instead of a fruit juice cocktail etc. I tend to take this view when I eat out (hence I don't…

This what I do. Sometimes I feel like it's never ending hunger, but I figure if my body needs it, it needs it. A few days at maintenance won't do any harm. I would also normally do some sort of exercise (although building this back up since a pelvic fracture, so not at my "normal" levels), as this helps to alleviate the…

Back to using mine after an injury... I think my username is sianny87... wasn't easy to find!

Currently 173, 1st goal is 154. I will hopefully maintain for a little while at that weight and see how I feel.

I am 5ft7. My first goal is 150, current weight is 174. I will see at this weight, but I think that will probably be about where I should sit. Let's see!

I often eat 2 meals on the weekend. Whatever works best for you.

Some really good suggestions here. For me, when I've tried to change everything overnight it just hasn't been sustainable. This time, I did small changes... so increasing water, finding alternative things to snack on, swapping wine for gin and low cal tonic. My current focus has been to make sure I'm getting my 5 day into…

I have been listening to audio books recently and I've been enjoying that. I never use music when I'm doing an event like parkrun or some organised run as there is enough going on for me not to need the music for motivation, but definitely need something when I'm on my own.

I just create the recipe according to the guidance, 4 portions for example - then weigh the whole lot, take the weight of the pot / pan off (I have written down the weights of most of my pans etc), take this off the total weight and split equally based on the number of portions. Found this was easier for me when creating…

I believe, if you are using a step tracker like a fitbit, you should set you mfp activity level to sedentary and then you will only get given the allowance based on what your tracker transfers to mfp.

Loved reading this whole thread! I am also an overpronator - but with correct shoes this is not a problem and thankfully I've managed no injuries from running *touches wood*. I have, in the past, run a half marathon but I have not run for some time. I am currently battling with a broken foot right now though :'( I was…

Feel free to add me! Accountability definitely required. I restarted for what must be about the 20th time in January. Something seems to have clicked a bit this time though. I lost around 25lbs a few years ago and was in the best shape I've ever been. I regained that 25lbs and then some! I've lost 7 so far this year and…

I am not someone who is able to eat a little chocolate and then carry on with my day unless i'm in the right frame of mind! I like to have some low cal chocolate mousse in the fridge, or the low calorie jelly. The jelly especially satisfies my sweet tooth!

Thank you for the replies! I guess I'm sturggling because all of my usual things to do involve getting outside. I like to run 3x per week, I walk the dog twice a day and on days I don't run at least an hour. In addition, I have a horse, so most of my activities are outdoors. By the time I've done all of that and had some…

My diary is open too :) feel free to add. Same for me, I like to look for ideas from other people too.

I eat that much a day, usually porridge or overnight oats, topped with seeds/berries/other fruit. Lunch is sometimes a salad, soup, sandwich or a protein smoothie - depending on what I have on that day. Dinner is usually something that I have made myself from scratch with the recipe builder on here. This week I have prawn…

My current weight is 166 so similar to yours! My first goal is 147 :) my weakness is also chocolate... My diary is open for my friends and everything is there, will send you a friend request!

I find a lack of sleep doesn't directly hinder weight loss, but if I'm tired I make poor food choices and I always end up eating more!

This post has received some great advice and I will be having a go too! I struggle with emotional eating and have gone over my calorie goal numerous times. What I've always done though is just ignore it and don't log it. I've pledged to myself that I will at least log it. This weekend I ate a LOT and although I didn't go…

Another vote for c25k. I've used it before and have recently restarted the c25k as exercise wasn't a priority when my horse had to undergo an operation and rehab work. I use the zen labs one. I would definitely recommend getting decent shoes, as these make a lot of difference. Just make sure you get them fitted so you get…

I'm 5ft 7, cw 168, aiming for 147 initially, then I'll decide what my next target will be. Most likely another 10lbs.

Feel free to PM me, I'm 5'7" and currently around 168 and my goal weight is 147. On the other side of the pond :smile:

Wales here! Although Newbury Mon-Thursday for work :)

I have just downloaded this today as it was available in the UK play store! Can't wait to go looking for pokemon this weekend! :smile: