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Don't worry about WW points. Your body doesn't.

Excess sodium will cause you to retain a lot of water (a process called osmosis). This may make it seem that you aren't losing weight. If this happens, you need to switch your mindset a little to fat loss rather than weight loss. And don't worry about cocktails. You need to enjoy yourself otherwise the whole thing becomes…

Only if you consistently exceed your overall calorie limit, which is of course defined by macronutrients. If you go over on protein (a good thing in itself), you need a compensatory reduction in carbs or fat.

Basic laws of physics say that if you are not losing weight, then you are eating too many calories. You are either underestimating your calories eaten, overestimating you calories burned, or both. Don't worry too much about the 1200 limit - it is completely arbitary depending on your height, physique, sex, etc. Think of…

Not quite true. They track an accurate heart rate, but the calculation of calories burned is still not *completely* accurate.

Well done on your weight loss so far (but don't expect that rate to continue!) Sadly, there is no way to spot reduce. Your body will sort itself out. Make sure you take measurements at monthlyintervals all over so you can see progress elsewhere - and don't lose heart!

The only way to tell is to monitor your apparent deficit against actual weight loss. If you are (say) 500 cals in calculated deficit per day and not losing weight, then you need to adjust accordingly. And vice versa of course. Everyone is different so there is no definite answer.

Interesting point. Here are the statistics for the UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/244137/ras50001.xls

I said your opinion was rubbish and I stand by that; you turned it into a personal attack. There's a difference. I'll stick to my own opinions of you, also. I hope you don't mind.

Well, actually, I'm an IAM-trained car driver and a cyclist, also with Bikeability training. And I object to your offensive generalistic claptrap, made without justification. You have made a very poor attempt to shoehorn every cyclist into the same narrow-minded view you have of them. We have posters on here who think…

Rubbish.

I suggest you get yourself some anger management classes, and soon.

Riding my bicycle has made me a much better car driver. I pay plenty of road tax through owing two cars, and I contribute to road maintenance through my Council Tax and other general taxation. I have as much right to be on the road on my bicycle as in my car, or as any other car driver. Defensive cycling and strong…

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Polar H7 HRM and Strava, which you can use for cyling and running.

Mine is open. I don't think I'm that special that anyone would want to pore over the details of what I have eaten every day.

Why not just spend a couple of weeks at a moderate deficit with a bit more walking, and get the same results?

Oh my God. It is going to cost you a fortune in new clothes! Way to go - you look amazing.

About 10 miles overall, so very doable. A sharp climb within metres of my front gate to get the heart going, then about 3 miles of downhill (yes, the climb is *that* sharp!) then the rest is pretty flat with some hidden slow uphill sections - a ***** with a headwind! I travel through the countryside for the first 2/3 of…

With 50 pounds down and another 14 to go, I've tried to be less anal about counting the calories over the past fortnight or so. The result is 2 pounds on after 7/8 months of consistent weight loss. I guess I really do have two choices: 1. Count Calories or 2. Gain Weight

Or just wait. Your skin is elastic and will snap back in a couple of years time. I'd also get your keyboard checked because it looks like some of the keys are sticking.

What? What's wrong with sugar?

Have you tried the no-breathing diet? Basically, you take all the oxygen you need for the day, whizz it up in a blender and drink it. You'll find you don't need to breathe until the next morning. It stops you pooping properly,but that's a small price to pay. In fact, thinking about it, it stops you doing most things.…

Well, it's quite simple as I think you know. Calorie deficit reduces fat and muscle. Progressive compound lifting programme biases losses towards fat loss (when in a deficit) Keep it up, keep logging and keep measuring. You'll get there eventually.

Yes, then no, then yes again. Eat what you want within your calorie limit. Then when you've got that figured out, learn about macros. The when you've got that figured out, learn about proper nutrition. Whatever you do, make it last for a lifetime. Don't feel guilty, do what makes you feel good.

What a great feeling that is!

My advice would be to get rid of this mindset of being on a diet. Unless you do, you are doomed to failure. Instead, embark on a long-term healthy living regime. Eat what you want within a moderate calorie deficit. Do the sports and activities you love. Lift. If you can never see yourself drinking a caramel…

So as Si says, make sure you can change a puncture. Your local bike shop will show you how. Also carry a small pump and a spare inner tube (rather than a puncture repair kit). But honestly, you'll knock out 15 miles hardly breaking a sweat. Some tips for group riding are here:…

Are they electronic scales or analogue? Are the batteries going flat? Are you moving the scales about when you weigh yourself? Are they on a firm surface or carpet (must be the former)? Is the floor level? Just a few thoughts.

This. How much water did you drink on the run? How much did you eat? Your weight is made up of a lot of things including the things in your stomach and digestive tract. Don't panic. You're doing all the right things and I expect you'll drop it all again by tomorrow.