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Sorry I've been tracking on fitbit but find this better so switched back. Can I ask why it's important to weigh fruit? I just assumed it was good and healthy alternative to anything processed. I suppose yes with the exercise and walking I do it is a fair bit of activity. I can't really say if I've gained or lost or…

I don't weigh foods but do track calories. I wear a fitbit and average around 17-20,000 steps a day.

Ooooh any chance of a recipe for this? Been majorly craving a cheesecake lately. I know I'm struggling eating but something sweet just may do the trick! :smiley: :wink:

Thanks again I'll definitely give both the kefir and avo in smoothies a try... now I just have to get myself out of hospital!

Thanks everyone that's really helpful - at risk of sounding ignorant, what's Kefir? I don't have to be liquid only but I have some damage to my oesophagus and larynx so it makes lumpy food more painful. There's damage to the mucous membranes which will heal over time apparently but for now I'm on liquids. I didn't know if…

Thanks... weirdly I did see one! There was no advice about specific foods etc just to 'eat what was comfortable' but that really doesn't give me a great deal of direction. To get a BMR of 1340 in my body on liquid alone is quite hard volume-wise I imagine, so I wondered if there were foods better to blend. I love avocado…

Thanks :) yeah I'll give that a go tomorrow. Luckily I'm taking my son swimming in the morning so I can do a bigger lunch for us when we get in. As you said, it's more than likely my body is still adjusting. I think sometimes I just snack out of boredom rather than 'real' hunger so I need to cut that down and maybe bulk up…

Hi :) I'm 130lb 5'4'' and MFP puts me at 1260. My diary is open if you want to take a peek - I do eat back some exercise calories. I guess I'm fairly new to it so it's about learning what works for me. I know what you mean about the type of hunger - I drink a lot more water on this diet, I find I need to. Other than that…

Agree with the above and steps aren't likely to be continuous. It's not raising your heartrate so the body doesn't register it the same as designated exercise. That said, all movement is good movement :smile:

I'm up at 5 to be at the gym for a 6am class and done by 7 although 3 days a week I stay and do another class at 9:30-10:30 and on Sundays I go around lunchtime or when I feel like it :)

Haha I'll be the odd one out and say that I don't meal prep! I always have things in to make healthy meals, but I really don't like knowing too much what I am going to eat specifically. There will always be meat and fish in the freezer so I'll take out what I fancy in the morning and it'll be defrosted by evening. Lunch…

Depends if you like cooking. If you can cook, or are willing to experiment there's loads of things you can do. As others have said work what it is you ENJOY eating around your calorie goal - food is a pleasure, not a life sentence :wink: If you really do want to cut down on a few calories then I find substituting beef…

Thanks to all the new friends - I'll keep checking back here. Yeah to me it's just 'eating' but apparently now it's a 'thing'. I guess we live in a fast-paced consumerist society (well, many of us do) and it's so easy for people to fall into the trap of buying things which are packaged and 'ready to go' - without looking…

I do spinning, Les Mills Body Pump, Body Combat and Body Attack, H.I.I.T, Legs Bums and Tums.... just mix it up for variation. Mixing things up is a great way to keep your interest and hit muscle groups that you're perhaps missing with sticking to the same thing. Plus it's a great way to meet new people and generally have…

Anyone any ideas?

I do a combination of HIIT workouts, Tabata and lifting. Also do Pilates for core stability and swimming for a full body workout. All exercise is good exercise - it depends what you enjoy and whether or not you stick to it. Paired with a good diet, you can't fall far wrong :)

Thanks - I'm exercising to get fit and because I enjoy it, not for aesthetic purposes alone. I hope to eventually do my personal training qualification so that I can have a career in health and fitness, so I just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing. Not cutting too much, not concentrating on just one area, etc etc.…

Thanks that's really helpful - definitely clears things up! :D

Hi - I've been on MFP for quite a long time now, and I can say with confidence that EM2WL IS a successful way of losing weight and getting healthy. Using this approach not only resets your body, but it also resets the way you think about food as a whole. Food isn't just a number of calories, and you are not just a number…

Just to play devil's avocado - where do legumes fit in with this and fibre? Also that important issue that hasn't really been mentioned a lot: exercise. GP's aren't known for their prowess in terms of dietary knowledge. They're called 'general practitioners' for exactly that reason. I'd be far more inclined to ask for a…

I made a wicked Creole Chicken Stew yesterday.... Plenty of lean chicken breast diced, chopped peppers (red, green, yellow), onion, chopped tomatoes (tinned) and diced aubergine. Sautee in creole paste (to make this you can easily google a recipe - it's just a spice blend and sounds like you have loads of those) and add…

Hi, I'm from Sheffield (living in Rotherham at the moment) - feel free to add me :smiley:

According to TDEE calculator I should be eating 1826 per day for maintenance... that's way off what MFP said! The plot thickens...

Hi - thanks everyone. Yes I'll look at my TDEE and go from there... and if I'm still hungry from yesterday I don't suppose it can hurt having something else.

Ah right - so if I aimed for 250 below TDEE and eat back my exercise calories that should still keep me on track?

I don't need to lose loads - around 10lb. It's more muscle that I'm wanting to build and decrease my body fat % so it's hard to judge how much I should be eating. MFP has me at 1290cal per day - but my BMR is 1367. Typically per workout I'll burn between 400-600 calories depending what I'm doing (although I'm dubious MFP…

Just looked back to yesterday and it says I had just over 600 calories left - I ate some back, but not all. Didn't physically have the time by the end of the day. I just don't want things to hinder my weight loss if I eat more today... I still can't fathom exercise calories and where they fit in!

Well yesterday I did an hour body pump class, followed by pilates for an hour, then 20 mins on the treadmill. So pretty long.

When you say overeat - does it matter WHAT you overeat? I'm just curious because I feel like I'm eating a lot more than I did previously, since I've looked hard at my diet and eat lots of veg, protein and the grains are complex rather than any refined carbs etc. Example today I've just felt crazy hungry all day, like I…

I try to eat later - not always possible with a 2 1/2 year old but when he's at his dads I stretch it out. If I do need a snack (and I often do... When my eyes are open I'm hungry basically) I'll opt for snap peas and hummous, carrot sticks, cucumber, or if I need something sweet Greek yogurt and frozen berries. I don't…