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As others have said, don't sweat two weeks. Your body is still adjusting. Just because the needle on the scale isn't moving yet doesn't mean it won't. Maybe don't weigh yourself for another week or two and focus on the lifestyle rather than panicking about a number. Good luck!

Only answering this thread because my view has changed.. A few months ago I would have sworn that healthier foods are more expensive but in all honesty, I really think my total spend on food has gone down. It seems more expensive because fruit and veg are all bought in bulk, but fast food is a fiver here or couple of quid…

I sometimes log it, it sounds really bad, but I clean about once or twice a week and then do it all in one hit sometimes. Or I do it when I have less time then I'm running around like a moron :)

Let's hope you don't reproduce.

Oh I'm the same thing- I'm so much more likely to eat at night than during the day. Dinner is my biggest meal often, and I'll have it about 7pm/8pm as well (I don't go to bed until late).

I struggled a bit at first with the 1200cal limit, like you I saw a massive red-in-your-face line when on my homepage. I checked my BMR (around 1700) and TDEE (around 2100) and felt comfortable to manoeuvre. Now I make it my mission to break my limit and go red on my home screen because 1200 for me wasn't sustainable. I…

I HATE the feeling of cornflour on my fingers.. makes my skin crawl

-Pizza -Takeaway -Krispy Kreme -Those melt-in-the-middle chocolate puddings -Nachos -Juicy burgers -Fried chicken -Steak! (I mean the BIG ones) and unfortunately... nuts. I know they're a healthy fat, but not in the amounts I can eat them. Have switched from roasted, salted assortment to natural walnuts though!

I've never ever eaten until I've been sick or in chronic pain. For me it's eating past what I need... not in a sense that I have a big portion, or know I'll be busy and have a little extra or go back for seconds because it's just really nice. But a mindset that won't recognise that I don't need to eat the amount I have or…

Personally I look at the bigger picture- it's easier for me to imagine that I can enjoy something more than once if I have less of it. Take the pizza mentioned above- I still order a large from Dominos. Sometimes if there's an offer on, then what the hell I'll order two large. But I'll take the slices that I've accounted…

Couldn't have put it better myself. Best thing for me if the planning in advance and you save money by using up what needs to eaten first, reducing waste.

Oh thank goodness, I thought it was just me!! My jeans are baggy, even up on the thigh and fall down round my stomach a little- even with a belt. But I can't fit in my normal next size down in the same shop :( it's more motivation and I will do it, but right now I'm struggling with the lower half. Top half is more broad…

BUMP FOR LATER! :)

Congratulations :) I can totally relate to the hiding wrappers thing (not proud moments I have to say). Keep up the awesome work :)

It sounds a little harsh, but maybe it's a good thing you're losing the spark. You're not doing it for the spark, you're on this journey for healthier, happier you. The only difference now, if that it's becoming a habit- which is good. You don't have to think about it as much because it's a mindset. Stick with it :) good…

BUMP for later! All looks fab, will definitely try some of these!

Just added :) I started at 227lbs and made 14lbs progress but would like to get to 180 so puts me at the 47lb mark if you'll have me!

Easy peasy answered here (sorry if someone's said it)- make your own and freeze individual bars. You know exactly what's going into them rather than a list of unknown junk. The amount is limited because you have to take one out to defrost and you can add protein powder to make them filling :)

Usually the best thing to have (which I've already logged for tomorrow night) from an Indian takeaway is something dry like chicken tandoori and chicken tikka. They are mainly whole chicken breast (but can vary place to place) and just a spice rub. If you really want a sauce, go for a tomato based one instead of a creamy…

Great start :) I've been going for 5 weeks or so and have lost 14lbs. Good luck!

Maybe opt for lighter options? Does BK do a chicken burger? (I haven't been for ages!) maybe ask for no mayo. Go for a small fizzy drink instead of a large? Input it now what you're going to have and work backwards so you know how many you have for the rest of the day. Fruit in the morning and then a soup/salad at lunch?…

Ooh I like the motivational website idea! What websites do you use??? Unfortunately although I was able to before, I'm less able to but fresh fruit and vegetables because although it's a good thing, I was going through so much of it so couldn't really afford it and not balancing out my meals enough. For example I'd focus…

Generally: Breakfast: 8am-10:30am Lunch: 11am-2:30pm Small snack: 2pm-4pm (if wanted) Dinner: 6pm-8:30pm Snack: 2am-3am (all depend on lectures for the day and what time I'm hungry in the evening)

Also try sharing with a dancer doing her postgrad- her fridge shelf is constantly stocked up on chocolate, massive steaks etc!