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Wow, so much good advice, thank you. To add a few comments to my original post: Why 3x12...no particular reason, just thought was best so happy to take any alternative advice. I do not want to particularly get bigger and stronger, just a whole lot leaner, currently around 25% body fat, but guessing the added strength will…

@MrsBeccaM5, thanks never heard of that one, just downloaded the app, will give it a go. Have you had success with it?

All exercise is measured from a polar heart rate monitor, which actually rounds down what fitbit says.

Sorry diary open now, and to answer a few questions: I weigh most things, but not everything. I weigh myself probably every week or so, same place, and it has body fat % that fluctuates enormously. Weight loss since January 01 is actually 1.8kgs (3.9lbs) A few years ago I lost weight and went from 96kg to 75kg in what…

Thanks for the advice, and yes it is the Gold Coast Marathon, I have run numerous Half marathons in fact one in April, but never a full one, so it is on my bucket list. Good advice on the weighing, I think you may be correct as I am choosing recently eaten instead of actually weighing all. The other thing it is quite…

Just opened the diary for people to view and recommend where I am going wrong, but please dont beat me up for my weekend alcohol :smile:

Hi all, Thanks for the answers and advice and yes I am concentrating on finishing which will be an achievement in itself to be honest, but the weight thing I just didn't understand. I am tracking my calories on here, and pretty sure I am in a deficit, but thinking it could be counteractive, i.e. too much of a deficit? Just…

Thanks, and yes I was just a little bit over it! Looking at the scales and nothing was changing, can be a bit soul destroying once you get the big hit at first and the big losses happen, the plateau stages really annoy.

980 for me, lots of OCD no matter where I have been on holidays etc. Telling the family I need to (must!) find an internet connection to log my food, even in different time zones, I was so determined! Anyway, I think when I get the 1000 days, I will call it quits. I find I am struggling with motivation at present, as I…

Thanks for all the replies, I didn't even know it was possible to change stride lengths. As they say you learn something new everyday :-) Thanks again

His book was a total motivation but was so let down when it all came out, I know he has now been outed as a cheat but always loved this one from him, “Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts…

I ran 10k in under 50 minutes for the first time in over 15 years!

Me too, a chocolate bar sitting waiting to be eaten, I can just pass on by, a bowl of just salted chips or popcorn well I wouldn't be able to walk by them. Also on food, I was once pulled up a colleague when eating in a restaurant, the plate of food had just been put down, I hadn't even tasted it, yet there I was pouring…

October 2011.........yes been on a plateau for that long :(

Thanks for the replies so far, yes Alchohol is an issue during weekends as I dont normally partake in the week. Fruit I eat during the week when at work but obviously not enough. I will try to add as I thought mixed fruit & nuts, (good fats) Very frustrating as it all seems quite easy when I had lots to lose, now the final…

Diary now open, but please be gentle with me....lol

wow..great commitment well done. I bet you're feeling immensley proud. Congratulations.

Well done on the transformation, defintely some hard work been worthwhile So what regime did you do? I ask because I can drop the weight but am struggling like hell to get rid of body fat. Plateau like you wouldn't believe!!

Hi there, Probably in the wrong forum, but to assist as we are all newbies once: TDEE: Total Daily Energy Expenditure NSV: Non Scale Victory And a quick tip: that Search button at the top is extemely helpful ;) Good Luck on the journey

I would suggest there was a hint of sarcasm in the reply :-) All good though, will just keep battling away, my original post was borne out of frustration more than anything else.

Thanks for the replies all, yes I was banking on the HRM, but was curious as why MFP measurements were so far out, I mean a hundred calories does seem a massive difference when every calorie counts :-) Probably should be just content in the fact that I am running again!

Wow, Amazing and inspirational journey, I am guessing there are quite a few who would have just given up. Well done you look tremendous!

Tried lots & lots but have found the below the best. ON 100% Whey Gold Standard: Strawberry

one word........Stunning! What a huge credit to you and your determination for losing in the first place, and then sticking at it. You and your family must feel incredibly proud.

Fantastic story, inspirational journey and great dedication. You could probably have left the words out as the pictures are clear enough to show the work you have put in. Well done and congratulations!

Amazing Job...well done. You must be incredibly proud.

Well done, great change in just 2 months And you are correct don't concern yourself with the cross-fit snobs, what ever works is your choice.

I seem to struggle posting pics, but my comparisons are in my profile: <Here

Gold Coast here!

Well done, total change and credit to the commitment you have showed. you must be feeling quite proud!