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Just want to say, seriously everyone thank you so much. I'm overwhelmed by your support, I didn't expect this many people to comment and give such fantastic advice. I'm actually going to print this thread out and keep it for inspiration. I genuinely think I'm going to read this thread again and again and touch wood, you…

Hmm, I think I'm in deficit of roughly 600-800, eating 1200-1300 and then exercising the rest. I think it was more bad habits and poor self control. There were 2 things different today 1) first day with no exercise and 2) first time I got my laptop out to do some work at home. They're both triggers I need to work on I…

Some very sound advice. As I've mentioned, I eat when I work, so maybe I need to ban this. I only eat and snack when I stop, give it my attention and then return to work afterwards. Perhaps this will be a useful strategy. Wow, I've had so many ideas and so much support from this thread I need to write it all down!

Oh god, I'm awful with them. We have Kettle Chips in the UK and they're really strong salt and vinegar flavoured and I'm addicted to them and dips. Seriously not going to be able to buy them for a while until I'm a bit stronger willed, I can't resist eating the whole bag!! :'( gum is a really good idea, only I worry that…

:) Thank you, you're dead right, it does feel awful, it wasn't even nice chocolate I didn't even enjoy it and felt horrid afterwards. Next time I'll try to remember that feeling. :) Yeah that's true, I need to think more long term. I'm just in some pretty poor habits at the moment and it will take me time to break them.…

I will do definitely. I think making this post will help, next time I'm about to binge I will remember this and come back and find this post and read all of these fantastic supportive messages back! Hopefully all you wonderful people will help me again and again!

Yeah, someone pointed out earlier that 3 good days is easily 1500 deficit, so I should be okay as long as I crack back on with it tomorrow. Thank you :)

This is a great idea, it really does feel awful. And I'd been rp feeling really great and healthy the last few days. I'll definitely try this next time.

Thank you, this is fantastic advice. Yeah, definitely, normally I'd ignore it, say I'd do better tomorrow but really I'd just give up. This time I've addressed the issue and sought out support. And I feel so much stronger for it! Thank you!

Yeah I think the important thing for me is going to be to make sure I keep logging and fess up to it! 80lbs, wow that's amazing! Well done :)

No, that's been my problem the last few years since I started my teacher training really. It's just been more and more stress and I've out on more and more and had so many failed attempts at getting healthy again. It's just finding time to exercise and avoiding stress eating, which I've ALWAYS been awful for. I can't sit…

Thanks so much, I really appreciate this support! Onwards and upwards. Looking forward to my gym session tomorrow! :)

Oh thank god it's not just me! Yeah there's nothing in the house now except my daughters Christmas chocolate which I definitely wouldn't touch and one small bag of popcorn. I'm too poor to buy too much at the moment so hopefully that will help put me off any mad food splurges! Thanks so much for your reply it's so helpful…

Yeah better but not amazingly. :/ well if I manage another... 18 good days then I'm alright. I'm sure it'll be better when I get into the swing maybe and see some results! I'm in it for the marathon not the sprint after all. Thank you for your reply, talking about the problem instead of ignoring it like I usually would is…

Thank you, that's really helpful. I did have very good, healthy meals today... I just massively overdid it on the snack side. I've still got my 5 a day at least! Which is better than not long ago when I was lucky if I got 1 in a week! Thank you, that's really helpful :)

I did, I fessed up and logged them all :( I know but I was trying to eat healthily this week to give myself a boost start. Maybe I have been a bit harsh though, I probably need to plan in some treats. Yeah I definitely needed a rest tonight after the last 2 days. I am enjoying the gym and exercise part more than the…

Yeah. I'm trying to think at least I've logged it and owned up to it instead of pretending it never happened. It's there and I can see it and how it's affected my weightless. Normally when I end up quitting I just pretend it never happened. I guess even posting this message is a huge step. Thank you, I needed that hug! :(

True...and my deficit is already over that this week. I think I'm just worried this will happen again and again...like if I can't cope for 3 days how will I cope for months and years! At least the chocolate is gone now and I won't be buying any more, especially not in that quantity. Should have just given it away but I…

DONE! :D

Committing...and doing yesterdays challenge too! Thanks was looking for some inspiration for exercise to do in front of the telly this evening!

Just eat loads of fruit & veg, that'll help you get betterer! :)

If anyone wants to help me come up with this weeks Cardio challenge btw, message me, I've thought of one part but not another! :-)

Right best get this emotional challenge done. When I came up with the challenge I didn't realise how difficult it would be. I'll be honest. I've not managed to stay off the scales. :-( And I think, to be honest, my relationship with them is really bad. If I see a good result I'll be like 'Oh I can have a treat then' if I…

Been good today, went to an extra Zumba class to boost my cals from not being able to exercise most of last week! Also going tomorrow eve. Done all my strength exercises, woo! And will deffo hit my protein goal today! Doing pretty alright this week actually and it's all thanks to you guys! :-)

Cardio: Nathalie (And I'd also be happy for someone else to contribute if they like as well!) Strength: Renuka (would be happy if someone else would like to contribute as well.. :-) ) Food: Tasha Emotional: Louana

I've just been boogying while cleaning for 40 mins, does that count? Either way, made it more enjoyable! Got the strength challenges done last night and about to do todays as well. I'm pretty sure I've hit my protein today, need to log yet but I'm feeling confident! Love reading everyone's emotional challenges, so…

For the food challenge I found this page and couldn't really choose, I think they're all pretty great and simple to make. http://www.maximuscle.com/toolsanddownloads/recipes.html Obviously you can use any protein powder ;-) i guess if you have some goji berries, this one is probably best: PROTEIN BANANA AND GOJI BERRIES…

Just in case anyone finds this useful, I've copied the challenges into a word doc. They're in reverse order so newest challenge first, will add week 4 when it's up. :-) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U9oJt3XuHNvwmB4d9H7xOzyrJG21OBL5JGjdTqBA04k/edit?hl=en_GB Still not been able to get any real exercise in this week, LO…

Hey would it be okay if I was to copy the weekly challenges into a word google doc to share with everyone? I can get google docs on my phone you see so can check it easier.. is that alright?

Loving everyone's answers to the emotional challenge, amazing! Me and LO have both been ill since Weds so having an awful week exercise-wise, not too bad food-wise though. I hit my protein goal on Weds. Didn't get to log at all yesterday but I'm pretty sure I hit it, I had a steak for tea, haha! Determined to get dancing…