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I had followed a friend's example and lost a kg in preparation for Xmas week. I promptly put it back on after delicious times of feasting but I am now ready to lose a kg again. I am actually looking forward to eating more fruit and veg plus continuing with regular fitness regime. Happy New Year to everyone as we return to…

ask your doctor to refer you to physio maybe?

It's all relative because what matters is the *ratio of "good" cholesterol to "bad" cholesterol in your blood. This *ratio is usually the result of all sources of fat in your diet combined with your own genetic make-up. Trans fats, commonly found in pastries, shop-bought biscuits and cakes, fried foods. etc, increase your…

Evidence is increasing that the best source of all the micro nutrients you need are best absorbed from food and a moderate dose of sunshine. Unless, of course, you have a specific deficit, in which case your doctor is your first port of call.

I have just discovered an mfp group that may interest you all: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/940-chronic-pain-weight-loss It would be great to have a group specifically for exercise with chronic pain/ fatigue conditions...

PS I have now found there is a group for us: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/940-chronic-pain-weight-loss

My goal for today is to enjoy the glorious sunshine doing outdoor exercise and to eat 1400 calories after yesterday's celebrations.

Well done for your excellent work. As for exercise with arthritis and herniated disks, there is no way round but seeking medical advice first about the suitability of different types of exercise. In the meantime, search for "exercise" at the UK's Arthritis Care's website (www.arthritiscare.org.uk) or the USA's Arthritis…

I also try a glass of water when I'm hungry and, failing that, doing something that distracts me until the next meal. I find I am hungriest on the days when I've eaten (salty / sugary) processed food eg cake/ biscuits / crisps or ready-made food.

Thank you for posting I don't know whether this is an authentic Indian recipe but it is delicious! http://www.goodhousekeeping.co.uk/food/recipes/aubergine-chickpea-and-sweet-potato-curry

I would second what other people have said and find a physiotherapist instead - see this article, which is written by an experienced chiropractor: - http://edzardernst.com/2013/10/twenty-things-most-chiropractors-wont-tell-you/ and http://health.spectator.co.uk/the-evidence-shows-that-chiropractors-do-more-harm-than-good/

Quote: "...I spend more time by myself than I want. My kids are off at college and my husband has a long commute. When I'm all alone in the house - especially if I'm feeling a little stressed (which seems to be most of the time now) I EAT. When hubby is home, he needs a little space down in his basement mancave, which…

I set out to lose about 6lbs a month ago and so I see myself as a "maintainer". The one day in the week when I consistently break my resolve to eat healthily is the day after my weekly methotrexate medication for rheumatoid arthritis. The mild nausea is enough to mar my appetite and put me off exercise. So it's my official…

From AnvilHead: "It isn't "starvation mode" derailing your weight loss, because it doesn't exist." OK, AnvilHead, I agree I was using ambiguous shorthand language (starvation mode) for reduced metabolism following reduced calorie intake - my point was about the alternative of managing it with flexible dieting. I am glad in…

'Sorry to hear about your condition. Mine is similar with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) - it variously affects all major joints but without swelling these days. Make sure you seek generalist medical advice as soon as possible whilst you are waiting for your specialist appointment. This is because it's really important that you…

Hi, I am so pleased to have found your post. Like you, I struggle to keep active with rheumatoid arthritis and I am a veteran of fitting in fitness regimes between flare-ups! In my fitness regime, I try to fit in low-impact cardio-vascular endurance work (hillwalking) 5 days a week, a flexibility - balance training session…

Your body is probably in starvation mode and keeping everything it can. Fool your metabolism by taking a break for a week or two on a maintenance diet, then try again. Google "periodic diet breaks" for the latest research on how this helps.

Great resources! I would also suggest reading up on periodisation for strength training, which maximises the efficience of strength gains and avoids the monotony of doing the same exercises and reps all the time.

It's true that strength training improves your muscle tone and hence your appearance but it is the health benefits that are really important. Strength training improves childbirth, is vital to maintain bone density as women get older (to prevent osteoporosis), improves blood pressure and increases long term metabolism. And…

It depends where you walk, how cold it is, other weather conditions (wind, snow, humidity, etc) and whether you are more or less sensitive to cold compared to other people. I suffer the cold badly but I have just had a fantastic walk in the hills in the howling wind at near freezing temperatures with occasional hail and…

Roast chicken with olives, dates and capers is scrumptious! http://www.ottolenghi.co.uk/roasted-chicken-legs-with-dates-olives-and-capers-shop (conflict of interest: none)

Careful with all that tuna! I love it in Niçoise salad but beware frequent intake re mercury levels - check out the Environmental Protection Agency's take on this at http://www.epa.gov/choose-fish-and-shellfish-wisely/should-i-be-concerned-about-eating-fish-and-shellfish

I re-joined mfp recently and only just found your post. Been there done that! but with rheumatoid arthritis. At one point I was dragging my legs with stiffness but I am now infinitely better on biologics. Great to hear from a fellow exercise enthusiast with similar obstacles in our daily path. I suffer from periodic…

I think you have to do what you have to do to be fit and healthy. If you can achieve your goals without logging, then you don't need to log. If you find you start derailing when you don't log, then it would make sense to keep at it for a little longer. It's all about finding what helps. Personally, I have found that it…

There's no denying that being fit is all about changing your lifestyle. I would suggest changing your focus from the feeling of that pizza being taken out of your hand to feeling proud of yourself every time you achieve a healthy meal. Maybe learn to reward yourself for achieving that with a non-food treat. Processed foods…

In order to avoid injury, I think it's pretty important to start out with someone experienced, such as a personal trainer, who can give you feedback on whether you keep good form during weight lifting exercises. They can also give you the latest advice on dynamic stretching routines, on how to progress safely, keep your…

I like this :)

Wherever did "eat like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper" go? I divide my meals into 4 x 300-400 cal meals, depending on how I feel. I prefer to go through the day fooling my body that I'm not dieting by leaving the smallest meal for last - then I'm only entitled to feel hungry :) for the last few hours…

Great to hear about your experience.