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Yup, that's how I get my allotted cals up from 1500-1600 to 1700-2000 :) :) I count the cals with a good hrm, so they are more accurate, than from apps, cardio and strength machines, etc. The cals I get from them are often way to high. (I'm short, normal BMI, generally low hr = lower burns) If you are using the infos from…

A big high 5 for you! I know, it's easier for me to do, because I only need to cook for myself. Thus any temptations in the house, were put there by ME!! I have a high amount of respect for everyone cooking for loved ones and still sticking to each fast.

She said that, because she loves you. She didn't want you to have to eat it ;)

Thanks, Snaps!

Consider getting a rebounder (mini trampoline). There are lots of videos on youtube and on the rebounder you can jump and run, do strength and abs, add weights all while using stabilizing muscles in your whole body. I bought a good one for little money on ebay and have been using it with all sorts of video work outs. I…

You can combine 16:8 with 5:2. There are two main types of intermittent fasting. 1) you have an alotted time window in which you eat your cals (example 16:8) 2) you have days with a high deficit (examples 5:2 / 4:3 / ADF) I do 16:8 on my two fast days, because I skip breakfast. On my 5 non fast days, I enjoy my breakfast…

Karen . IMO, it's the flexibility is the reason, it's so sustainable for me. This morning was my weekly (Saturday) weigh in and because it is the 28th it is also my monthly weigh in. 56.9kg!! Never had a monthly weigh in that low and have been recording for the last 22mth..... My daily weigh in lowest is 56.6kg, but that…

I think, you've got something there, jknight. While I was writing my comment, I reflected on just that. I was so convinced from the beginning, that I had found the key to my weight problems (inside and out), that people, who knew me, did not question my decision. They watched, were amazed and quite a few started asking me…

My results spoke for themselves ;-) Luckily for me, I did not suffer from any serious health issues other than the weight itself. If people are interested, I explain the concept of 5:2. If they say unnatural, unhealthy to skip meals etc.... I just say, cavemen didn't have regular meals either and our digestive system…

5'2'' and 120....that is pretty much my goal too and I will be slim, healthy and fit, but not skinny. I have about 6lb to go and when people hear, I want to lose those...oh no, but you look great already....They won't notice those last few lbs, but they will give me a bit of wiggle space on the scale and in my clothes.…

Karen - you've got your priorities straight! Glad you enjoyed your date <3

I think, your skin is retracting very nicely in that short time! It takes up to two years for skin to 'catch' up. Strength training is certainly good for you and the muscle will fill up the skin a bit. It's possible, that you'll get 'stuck' with some extra skin, but you will still be healthier and fitter. If it doesn't…

You can weigh daily....I do. But then, don't let it make you crazy. Watch the trend from week to week...month to month. The daily values aren't quite as important. Plus by weighing daily, I actually found out alot about my body, weight loss cycles and foods that cause me to retain water (thus up weight), etc. Not a bad…

My protein pancakes are 1 banana / 2 eggs / 1tsp Chia seeds / a dash of cinnamon, blend and cook like a normal pancake. I eat them with fruit or berries, a bit of butter and maple syrup. They are really good.

I'm between 5'1 and 5'2 and have a muscular build. HW - 214 (Jan 2000) SW - 190 (May 2013) CW - 126 have maintained this for 10mth, would still like to drop another 6lb though GW - 120 (middle of my healthy BMI range)

Had my bust done last October and stomach / abs are scheduled for June this year. I was overweight all of my life and gained most of it quickly during puberty and have lots of stretch marks. 97kg being my highest weight / 57kg atm on a 157cm frame. I'm work out, but my skin is too ripped to bounce back. I'm very happy with…

Snaps and Carbi - I'm so impressed how you are working through your issues, food and otherwise! You two are making progress in leaps and bounds! Karen & bburg - great losses!! I've eaten my fast day food. It was a good day. A half day at work, got my balcony pots ready for spring and went for a long walk in the sun this…

1200 a day is too low in addition to fasting for anyone unless you are under 5 ft, at a normal weight and very sedentary. Overrestriction is not your friend. It is what often leads to failure and binging. Stick to two fast around 500 (if you prefer 0 cal fasts, go for it). Eat normally (around your tdee) on non fast days.…

Janette- been on my last 3kg for a year. They are stubborn and I wasn't as strict cal wise on non fast days . Still fasting as a tool to maintain in a small weight range. That has worked very well and will be my way to go forever :)

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As above....up to 800 I call it a fast, if I go higher, I eat a bit more, count it as a normal day and fast another day. What you shoudn't do, is beat yourself up about it. Fasts are sometimes hard for different reasons. Sometimes they just don't happen.

It has been known to happen. But rarely. Probably a question of sodium. Water retention or a missed bm. It levels out after a day or two.

I'm not sure if the Shred qualifies as HIIT. As a circuit training, I would think it goes a bit in that direction. But I'm not sure if all HIIT is a mix of cardio and strength?? I do find the shred pretty effective though. I've done it twice and now just use it in my mix of videos. If it wasn't hard enough for you, I found…

Tip 1: do something you like doing. You'll stick with that longer. Tip 2: profit from your surroundings. If you live in a nice area, go walking or running. Maybe you even have a fitness parcour or a play ground around the corner to add some strength and abs. Going outside is good for the body and soul. Maybe even forget…

This works best for me too. If I go too long, I get a bit shaky in the afternoon. Some people need breakfast and dinner and skip lunch, some graze a bit. You need to see what agrees with your body and your life. Trial and error....no recipe works for everybody. And on fast days I stick to protein and veggies, maybe a…

Fast day ending. Went well and I'm off too bed soon :)

@jknight001 - you can make your own 'cereal'. I just mix rolled oats, linseeds, chia seeds, some nuts, some kind of fruit and either cook it up with milk or soak it overnight and mix it with yogurt in the morning. The nuts and pieces of apple give you the crunch. Some cinnamon and a dabble of maple syrup....very yummy.

Awesome progress Carbi!!

Love the banner! @snaps27 - seems like the kite is a great analogy for you. You are going forward in leaps and bounds!! What great revelations you are experiencing!

Excellent @snaps27! I'm sure, you will love the person, that was there all along!