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Since when is heavy lifting = clean eating, or the same brigade respectively?

Let's assume for the sake of it that what you are saying is true and you do not suffer from an ED, then ditch cardio and pick up weights. Eat more calories per day, and start weight lifting. Focus on getting high protein, whether you fill the rest with carbs or fat is mostly down to personal preference. This will result in…

1. Calorie-dense foods as snacks. Rather than your chocolate bar, take whole almonds or other nuts that you like. 2. Pre-cook and freeze. I often have an entire week where I don't cook. Instead, I cooks large quantities on weekends. I freeze chili, gulasch (a form of casserole), self-made sauces... it keeps my meals…

"Nutrition* and Weight loss are not synonymous" is basically the main argument against 1200kcal diets. Because while it may work, it comes at the cost of depriving the body of sufficient nutrition, aside from difficulties of moving to maintenance later on- the "less is better" attitude is exactly why diets are diets: they…

The "fat makes fat" myth had been a hurdle for me back when I started MFP in august. The first time I had 10% fat greek yogurt I was almost waiting to suddenly gain 10lbs, because it felt so forbidden. I have reached my goal weight, am size small and still reshaping my body through weightlifting- and I easily reach 70-80g…

For a male you are really eating little!

Sorry why is it important to keep fat down? I have around 70-80g fat a day, maintaining (losing inches, not kgs) and weightlifting. Explain?

sorry I forgot I mustnt help- I sent a PM

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Well obviously my thighs meet, but now there is a little gap half-way down when I press my knees together (not lying down). For all I can remember, I had always ALL parts of my leg meet. If that makes any sense, lol :p Thank you for your responses. I haven't been clothes shopping yet, still running around in oversized…

WOW what a fantastic transformation, and not even a year!! :) :) belly flab is the last to go, might take you a long time. maybe try some weight lifting for nice definition? Congrats!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

You opened yourself on here. It is a step, a tiny first step. Talking to your family or one member that you trust most, is just another one of these steps. You are intellectually aware of what you do but since you refuse to get help, you are still denying the ill effects on yourself. I wish you all the best, and that you…

there you go :) Two things for your future journey: 1. If you don't lose, you are eating too much. Hearing this every time SUCKS. But trust me, you get used to it! :) 2. Exercise does not cause weight loss. It has tons of other fantastic effects, but when you stall in your loss, exercise is not going to be the reason*…

okay maybe you just need to give yourself some time. I am assuming you hit something around 100g/day at least. When I started I found it SO difficult to even reach half of my protein intake. But after a few weeks of learning all protein-rich meals and finding alternatives to low-protein and high-carb breakfasts or snacks,…

Yeah DEFINITELY speak to your doctor about this. Especially if you are prone to making exercise the new obsession.

pasta? anything with flour has so ridiculously high calories.

I don't mind having to wear coats more regularly. What annoys me is things like freezing at my ankles! Yes my jeans covers the leg all the way to my shoes, but after my weight loss I actually have to buy new SOCKS to accommodate for that. Ridiculous.

I just read the entire thread and my, it was hilarious! I burst out laughing more than I should! I have never been heavy enough to share a story like this, but I want to hug you all and thumbs up for being able to share it here :flowerforyou: bless you all!

Instead of focusing on cutting something out, focus on getting the right nutrition IN.

Stop packing super-"healthy" stuff. By contrasting salad/fruit with "all else that I really like" you are just setting yourself up for failure. Explore full fat products and calorie dense foods- they are filling and nutritious, and are an actual substitute to the crap you are eating. You cannot substitute a burger with an…

^I agree that going up to 1700 for your height sounds unreasonable. Adding 100 or 200kcal can make a huge difference- aside from making healthier choices and focusing on protein for more filling food.

The fact that you already resort to tinned spaghetti in sauce should really tell you everything you need to know about slim fast.

I just wanted to say this as a counter-weight to all the germ-talk about gyms. Ever touched a rail in the London tube? What about the shopping cart in Walmart/Tesco? There are many many MANY "filthy" places out there, if you need to get an idea how much, I suggest to watch an episode of "Monk". Hundreds of people use the…

I think much advice is aimed at people who have never done any workout, and then just take up running because it is the most "obvious" way of burning calories. But many people don't enjoy it and at the same time think that if they took any form of weight training, they start looking like Schwarzenegger. And people try to…

The reason people bully foods is so that it is easier for them. Some people swear on low carb/sugar/fat whatever because it helps them avoid trigger foods and basically it IS an easy way out from the responsibility of having to handle all foods equally (assuming no medical dietary needs). I mean, I avoid pasta because I…

cereal with milk? I don't see why people demonize cereal so much. Find one with high fibre and low sugar, and add stuff if you feel like it. Alternatively, whole wheat toast with peanut butter and salami?

2 for 5? Usually it's 2 for 7 and 3 for 10. What's your budget? I am near to Tesco and Sainsburys and I am cutting down from 200£ to 150£ this month. I would avoid a large shopping trip; I find it best to limit the spending by doing 20£ max trips. Use up meat in the freezer first before buying new one. That is usually my…

Am I right in hearing you (f) and two men are competing? I hope you measure your loss relative to your bodyweight or the change in difference to the suggested weight- I mean the person who's 50lbs overweight will lose more than someone who's 5lbs overweight, given the same deficit and time period. Having to cook dinner…

WW restricts you much more in your foods. Back when I had 19pts a day, one egg would have 1,5pts. Thus. I I ate 13 eggs, I would have reached my daily limit. Now with MFP (and I am doing the TDEE method), I can eat 21 eggs per day to reach my limit (1 egg = 88kcals, daily limit 1850). What WW does it sets you on a very…

I know people say healthy doesn't have to be expensive, but puh-lease. It IS. My food bill has gone up by £50 a month. Before I was living on pasta with ketchup, or £1 soups. That is cheaper than beef, vegetables and potatoes. It IS more expensive to live healthy. I go shopping at Aldi, buy frozen not fresh food- but the…