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I also work full time and have fibro. I find I have exactly the same problem - I turn to food when the pain is bad because that's the only kind of satisfaction I'm able to get!
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I'm 5"3 and 135lbs. I'm an ex rugby player, and do a lot of running, so it has to be said a lot of that weight is in my legs muscles. My body fat percentage is fairly low, but it could certainly stand to be lower. Measurements: 36"-26"-36" (Perfect hourglass - a shape I'd like to keep!) UK Size 8 I'd like to get to 120lbs,…
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Congratulations - I also ran my first 5k yesterday (Race for Life) with a time of 30:48 (so not quite as quick as you!). I've been researching next steps all day so far, and I've concluded that I want to try and go for 10k next rather than improve my speed. That being said, the time I do it in isn't the important factor…
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130lbs is a really good healthy weight for your height - you can try to improve your fitness but you do not need to lose any weight. You just need to eat a healthy balanced diet - and to be perfectly honest it sounds like you're eating too little. Try adding a little bit of protein to your salads at lunch, and you may want…
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Also, don't beat yourself up if you fall down once in a while - it happens to us all. When it happens to me (and it does - I love cheese and that's what gets me), I make a promise with myself that I'll stick with the plan tomorrow.
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I think maybe the best way forward is the approach to your daily calorie allowance as 'once they're gone, they're gone'. It's hard, but t's a way of being tough with yourself. So if you stock up on biscuits etc at work, when you get home you don't have enough left for a proper dinner and go to bed hungry. That way you…
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I wouldn't worry - your exercise will be building lots of muscle tissue and burning the residual fat. The old adage that muscle weighs more than fat is completely true, so don't think your progress is being lost! Besides, it sounds like you're making a conscious effort to be fit and healthy, which is more important than…
