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I've been lucky in having an extensive wardrobe to 'slim into'. But I've had to pick up one or two things that I desperately needed - bras (unfortunately couldn't do that on the cheap) and a couple of lightweight jackets and a bunch of cheap t-shirts for work. Otherwise I've been taking in the clothes I can (I'm not a…
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Do they charge up 100x as fast in the microwave as well???
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Most mornings I either have: Bacon or black pudding and scrambled eggs; or Cooked ham with mayonnaise; or Boiled eggs with mayonnaise All of which keep me going until after my walk or gym visit before lunch.
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Fantastic idea. When I go shopping, I put my groceries in a backpack and walk home (it's just a mile). A couple of months ago, I did this and was curious to find out how much was in the pack (it was pretty heavy...) I weighed myself with and without it when I got home and was surprised to find that a) it was 20lb and b)…
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Oh yes. Completely agree with this. Coming from a diet ethos of VCLD (sub 1000kcal) and ultra-low fat (nothing with more than 5% fat), this whole eat more fat and protein is incredibly interesting. For me, 3000+ kcals at 85% carb or more means I'm so hungry all the time. 1600 kcals (net) of a more balanced diet with fatty…
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I think that, when it is working in our favour, the scale is the quickest and easiest way to see a positive change. A solitary pound isn't going to show up on your waistline, and all the lifting in the world isn't going to change your body noticeably in a week or two. So it's a quick fix. It helps that when we start to…
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I don't normally do bread (too many calories for not enough nom...), but fresh, home-baked bread, still warm from the oven? Slathered in butter, just melting into the softness? Oh yeah. Nom, nom, nom. Otherwise, it's fishcakes with lots of salad cream. Oh, look. Guess what is in the oven?! :bigsmile:
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1.5lb to 2lb a week is an awesome result. Sounds like you got this. Weight loss is slow. And that's good because it also takes time to develop those habits you're going to need to keep off the weight. Anything that you can't wait to stop doing, once you get to goal, is not a good strategy for weight loss or maintenance. So…
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71lb in just a year. The first few weeks dropped at 2lb, then it steadied to an overall 1.5lb a week. The last few pounds have been shaved off at about 1lb a week, but I'm getting lighter and I'm not being quite as stick-at-it as I could be. Hoping to lose the next 14lb (1 stone) at about 1lb a week, before dropping…
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Fantastic job! That's an awesome change in a year. You're right - it's going to fly by whatever, so you may as well make the change now. I'm also celebrating my year today, and I completely agree with everything you've said.
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Just adding in my pom-pom waving - you're doing great! It's slow and that sucks, but just be consistent and those 60kgs will melt away. (Point to ticker - 70lb lost in a year - slow and steady is the key!)
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Started at 238lb on 23rd July 2013. First THAT WEIGHT was 199lb - if I could get there, I knew I could get further. Hit that at the end of January, and started on my second goal - 168lb. That's about the weight I was from my early teens (I was a tall child) to my early 20's (didn't grow any taller), until I started to…
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Read the sexy pant link above. MFP is not based on a TDEE calculation - it's more Net TDEE - that is your calorie goal is the amount after subtracting your exercise calories burned.
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I cook most nights and take in left-overs for lunches - so they're pretty much the same thing. Too many to list, but some ideas: 1. Steamed fish - on a large piece of tinfoil place a pile of sliced mushrooms and a fillet of fish (any - I tend to like trout). Add seasoning and fresh herbs to taste (parsley mainly, but…
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We are all different, so it's difficult to say whether it's going to be good or bad for you. Personally I find my excruciating cramps get (a little) better with gentle exercise like walking. But other women find that it makes it worse. So go with what feels right to you. I would say that if you have a full week of bad…
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In the real world, no. Too many uncontrollable factors are at play for it to work perfectly. You've got three main energy sources - your food intake (estimated), your fat reserves and your lean body mass. As the switch between the last two is not under direct control of the dieter, then loss of your fat reserves cannot be…
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Currently the only way my wedding ring will stay on is because I'm wearing my grandmother's wedding and engagement rings on top of it. Mind you, they're now becoming loose and I'm not sure I want to move them to a bigger finger...
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Nope - I cardio for wine. :laugh: Seriously, yes - I do consume most of my exercise calories - 75-80% - it would be all, but there's inherent inaccuracies and that seems to be what works for me.
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Thank you for writing what I came in to write, and so much better too! (in other words, +1 )
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Awesome job!!! And just so you know, you've been an inspiration to me in the year I've been here. Thank you. :flowerforyou:
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Subway as part of a balanced diet? Sure. Nice sandwiches and the nutritional data is readily available, meaning you can make an informed choice. A subway diet, on the other hand? Expensive, won't do a thing*, will take pounds off your wallet and sounds, in the end, really really boring. Also, holy high carbs, Batman!!! A…
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Hi and welcome to the forums! Definitely read the 'sexy pants' link so thoughtfully provided by _Zardoz_. Also try "in place of a road map": http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet With reference to PCOS, I'm not diagnosed myself, but I've got a lot of the symptoms and have found…
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Like everyone else who's commented - yes, it took my quite a while to reach the next size down. Partly I was squeezing into (UK)20's I had no business squeezing into, partly I lost from everywhere but my hips and bust to start with, so clothes still fitted the same at the widest points, although were getting rather baggy…
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Fantastic achievement! That's amazing!
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20lbs in 14 weeks? That's awesome work. Seriously - you're doing fine.
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This is what I came in to say - but said better. Thanks! It's definitely more an article on the futility of the new gadgets, rather than the basic premise we all know and love. (!) Trying to draw the conclusion that calorie counting is therefore bad science is rather silly. Of course, pen and paper is going to have its…
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Love, love, love walking. If I don't get in at least two miles a day, I'm a moody so-and-so. Luckily, that's just to and from the third nearest tube station, so I can get it in when I go to work. I try for at least another three miles on top at least three times a week. Although with work being busy (I'm an accountant and…
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Fantastic job so far! Lookiing good! And I'll wish you good luck on the rest of your journey, but you probably won't need it - you seem like you've got this down now. :flowerforyou:
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Congratulations on those first 22lb! That's an amazing amount to lose. Celebrate the small victories This is a long road and if you're focussed on the big goal, way, way ahead in the mist, you may stumble and fall. :flowerforyou: Plus, I'm all for celebrating everything. Makes life a lot happier!
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Fantastic job - you look amazing! And good luck with rocking that tank!
