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I did Phase 1 of the SBD. Found it hard going at first, but then it was ok. I then went on holiday and gained all the weight that I had lost back. Having said that though, the concept of the "SBD" I think is very healthy. He advocates lean meats, lots of veggies and a major reduction in your sugar intake (including those…

ha ha ha!! I've seen women say these things! Hilarious!

I've just started L3 ... OW! But good! I took a break over Christmas/New Year, but even after L2, I see a difference and my body fat % is down :)

You've grown it out this much ... might as well keep going!! (As I know just what a pain it is to grow it out). I think you'll look great with just below the shoulder hair, with low lights and high lights in. Try long layers it it to give you volume around the roots and sides. Also, for a modern fringe/bangs, have you…

Thanks all - am now psyched to get back on track after losing the initial few pounds/kilos (and then not losing any for a month!). Gym regime starts again tomorrow! This will be especially good for me as I find winter so depressing without exercise. Keep up the good work everyone!

Remember that 70-80% of your weight is determined by what you eat. Recently, I haven't been exercising as much as I used to, but I'm losing more weight and body fat just by watching what I eat. I find that if I notice what I'm eating (i.e. concentrate on what I'm actually putting into my mouth), then I eat less quantity…

5'7" and 125-127lb goal. 130 is not a bad goal ... depends on what your frame is and how much is muscle/fat, etc. Sometimes, people are just being polite and don't realize that you just want to tone up that little bit more to get to where you like. So as long as you're healthy and go about losing the weight in a healthy…

5'7" and 125-127lb goal. 130 is not a bad goal ... depends on what your frame is and how much is muscle/fat, etc. Sometimes, people are just being polite and don't realize that you just want to tone up that little bit more to get to where you like. So as long as you're healthy and go about losing the weight in a healthy…

Great story and well done for making it up the hill!! Keep up the cycling! I love riding my bike around London - though the buses are scary when they pass you! Cycling has not only kept money in the bank for me, but it's also helped me lose weight.

Lots of water and as much sleep as possible - both help with stress. Try tacking a few supplements - but I find that effervescent Vit C causes me to break out. And importantly, don't touch your face and keep your hair off your face if it isn't just washed. Dirt and skin doesn't mix well! I also change my pillow cover twice…

Tomorrow will be my 7th day on Phase 1 of the SBD - not as bad as I had thought it might be. Even went out to eat at a Thai restaurant and managed to eat pretty well. Not sure if I stuck to it completely that night, but it was close enough for me to still have lost weight when I weighed in the next day :) So far I've lost…

Just to clarify - I think the muscle confusion only applies to yourself and your workout ... Those people who don't break a sweat in the gym are just there to pose. :P And girls, take your make-up off before you workout! (Seriously, what's the point of make-up when you're at the gym??!!!)

If your gym does any weights classes (like Body Pump), that's a great introduction to weights if you've never done them before. Also, there should be gym employees on the floor of your gym that you should be able to ask how to do different weight exercises. Or it might be a good investment for you to buy a few sessions…

http://www.ehow.com/about_4598063_many-do-burn-day-breastfeeding_.html My sister-in-law has breast fed both her children up to about 1yrs old and she lost her baby weight rather quickly and looks great. Supposedly, there are studies that show that breastfeeding is both good for your baby and for you (supposedly, the…

Find a new exercise that you enjoy or a workout buddy. That generally helps me! Plus going on a few websites like Allrecipes.com, BBC Good Food, etc to look for new recipes and inspiration for meals. Good luck!

It's called muscle confusion. Once your body gets used to do the same workout, it adjusts to become the most efficient it can be at it (hence why practice really does make perfect!). So to make your muscles work harder, you need to "confuse" them by making them do something that is new to them. It also means that you'll be…

5' 7.5" goal: 125lbs (slim build). Body Fat % goal: 20% (this is what I am mainly aiming for, the 20%. I just know that when I was 125 last year, that was what my body fat composition was)

From what I know - simply, No. It's a water soluble vitamin. When I feel like I'm getting ill, I take up to 4000mg a day (spread through the day, with loads of water), it surprisingly helps.

Firstly - great job on losing the weight that you have so far! Are you sure it's because you're hungry at night? Or is it boredom? Or something else like that? Also good to think about your water intake. I like what the other poster said about factoring in a late snack that's within your daily calorie allowance ... I would…

Not always easy to run two days in a row for distance until you are a bit fitter and are being careful with what you eat both before and after your workout (makes a big impact on your recovery). If you don't feel like you can run continuously the next day - why not try interval training? I find it gets me fitter super fast…

well done! Love your humour :)

You look like a whole new person ... including the fact that you now look confident and happy, and that aren't hiding behind someone else in your photos. Well done and thanks for the inspiration!

Yes, my friend said that about having a juicer and losing the fibre because you're getting rid of all the pulp. She just adds a bit back into her juice ... think I'll do the same! Thanks for the advice ... and oh yes, I do also have a blender for smoothies. I use both depending on what I'm making.

I think you'll find most cereals are laden with sugar ... yes including Special K ! Best to stick to proper oats (NOT quick cook) or good quality muesli (I LOVE Dorset Cereals' "Delicious") Or simply make up your own. I know a few people who have raw porridge ... basically, uncooked oats (again, NOT quick cooking) that are…

You should have a minimum of 1 day off per week. The reason behind this is that when you excise you are creating tiny tears in your muscles (a good thing) and so on your rest day, your body has a chance to repair the muscle. As it repairs the muscle, it makes it stronger and, if you are stretching properly, longer and…

I'm in! Late night snacking is what I struggle with most. I can be so good during the day, but once it gets to 9pm... I just want to munch on something sweet! Last night I was good though - came back from the movies and went to bed rather than staying up and eating. I also knit now to give my hands something to do in the…

It's called DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Water retention can be due to lots of things. Drink lots of water - this also helps with the muscle soreness as it helps flush out the lactic acid build up after a workout.

If you're working out at the gym, then it could be muscle gain and fat loss (muscle weighs more than fat remember!). Try measuring your fat percentage as well as your weight. If you are feeling a difference in the way your clothes fit, it means you're losing fat! (Yay!) Sometimes your body will naturally plateau for a…

Completely agree with everyone about getting fitted properly for a running shoe ... go get videoed running on a machine so they can see if you pronate or anything. Best thing I ever did! I wear Brooks now. The other tip for any athlete is RICE ... R - rest I - ice C - compression E - elevation Don't run again until you…

For runners, you will need to focus on your calfs and ITB (inter-tertiary band ... it goes from your butt round the outside of your leg to your knee and causes most runner's knee problems!) This is a list of what I do - I'm not a physio or anything, I just love stretching! :) Only stretch when you are already warm or to…