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This is very true, different countries have different recommendations. 5 a day is basically what our government think our nation could 'cope with aiming for', I believe Canada is near double this, and I wanna say it goes up to 18 or something for some! (Portion sizes vary though). Mildly off topic, but I've always found it…
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You'd only be sabotaging your own efforts by not logging it, what's the point? Weigh everything, be accurate and that's the only way that you're gonna guarantee results. Your body doesn't care if its a healthy calorie or a bad one. You can eat 1000cals of bananas in a day or 1000 cals of chocolate in a day and you will…
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Whoopwhoop! Happy birthdaaaaaay! I'm also here since my birthday in March, less of a gift to myself, more of a 'come on, 32 is the age you stop being a heffer' - 3 months going strong 💪 I personally find birthdays a way more successful starting point than the new year cliche - so wishing you the best of luck with it! My…
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Firstly - hope you're doing okay! There are lots of valid points here, but not always nice or easy to feel like you're being told that you're doing the wrong thing. Everyone's just trying to help though :) On a basic level, yeah it probs looks like underestimating/logging cals and over estimating burn, is logically the…
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Definitely understand this feeling! Everyone is different so finding what works for you is important in overcoming this I think. For me, I am hugely successful when I'm strict with what I eat and am meticulous with not letting ANYTHING past my lips without it having touched the scales. In terms of 'what I eat' -…
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I can't help but think the commenter of 13xx cals is too low, may be a lucky male, who gets a way higher allowance :wink: But it sound about right to me - along the lines of mfp calculations anyway. I 100% know how you feel - I've been there through every diet attempt, and has often lead to giving up at that time. (Feeling…
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That must be really demotivating but stick at it! I'm sure it won't be long before you see some change! How much weight do you have to lose? (No need to divulge the specifics!) But if it's only a small amount then it'll likely be slower. Also, the age old rule/question - are you logging accurately using a scale and…
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I feel you! I cut back last month as a step towards the weight loss (before opting to use mfp religiously, which I've been back on for about a week.) I tend to drink both out of boredom and work stresses. So first steps have been no drinking on a 'school night' - I busied myself with puzzles (surprisingly enjoyable even in…
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Amazing well done!!
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Grey...
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My journey is going well! A little bit too well which is making me sceptical though. I started on the 2nd Jan and this morning my weigh in shows I've lost about 8lbs... I shouldn't be complaining I know 😂 I hope all is going well with you too! x
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The key answer is to honestly log your food and weigh everything! Even if you have a bad day, don't skip logging or lie 'cuz people will see you've had pizza' - everyone gives in from time to time and the community and friends is here to support you not judge :) Plus when you're making healthy choices and weighing…
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Hey! Good luck with the loss! I'll chuck you an add :)
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It's kinda 'each to their own'. Lots of people say you should, some say they don't.. I personally tend to aim for my pre-exercise calories and only use the additional ones if I have a real hankering or am starving. I also like to save them so that cheat meals or alcohol on a night out etc. aren't that damaging over all :)…
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I'm in! Will Chuck you an add :)
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Well done and good luck for tonight! I hope your friends are supportive and not the 'peer pressure' type. Has anyone seen the amazing video comparing social drinking to eating sausage rolls?! If you haven't- YouTube it, it's awesome!!
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Woop - still here! I kept myself busy last night by playing Xbox with my sister all evening. I've surprisingly not even been tempted so I think the rest of the weekend will be fine! I say surprisingly as in the past when I've set myself the goal of not drinking during the week it feels like I'm counting down the days til…
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Aaaah - I would both love and hate to have beer at work haha! Well done on the commitment!
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Well done!! I hope you're looking forward to a hangover free weekend - it's gonna be worth it :D
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Good on you for making a start! I can relate to the anxiety/depression. Atm I'm finding it more of a motivation than a barrier though. Just keep thinking that the negativity & worries will decrease the better we feel in ourselves and the more confident/body happy we become. You're on the right track, weighing and logging…
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Scottish born, raised in England and now living in Wales (I'll retire in Ireland so that I get the full set!) - would love some more motivated faces on my friend list so feel free to chuck me a request one and all :)
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Love this 🙌 2019 is the year!
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As much as I'd love to lose 50lbs and be done with app by the end of Jan... I'll probs still be having to stick at it 🙌
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Well done on the former weight loss - that's impressive! I've rejoined as well after pretty much getting to my goal in 2014. Back now with about 50lbs to lose and same as you, all my old friends are MIA and I'm also browsing elliptical trainers as we speak! I did a cull and am looking for new motivational people so will…
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Ach - I love how similar you sound to me, I'm 216lb and looking to lose around 50lb. 2019 is the year :) you can do it! This is a great platform to do so, you just have to be honest and accurate with your logging and it'll soon become the norm to weigh everything. I was on here in 2014 and lost around 30lb without too many…
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Aaahh loving all the comments! Thanks for the adds guys! I'm hoping that the huge change to my lifestyle will mean 20lbs will vanish within the first couple weeks (too optimistic...?) but we shall see! It's definitely gonna count to something fingers crossed! I'm also a constant grazer when I'm hungover - so that's double…
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Never compare your weight loss to others, every one is individual and the same as we all take in information at different rates, our bodies will gain/lose weight differently to others. It's a pig having a thyroid issue and that will contribute to a slightly slower rate of loss. Last year my sister and I started at the same…
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This website can help you do it yourself and you can tweak how many calories you want to cut out of your maintenance allowance https://www.fitwatch.com/calculator/weight-loss-target-date Hope it helps :)
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I like your strategies! :D also, I really want fajitas now, might have to look up that recipe :P thanks! We've got good'uns eh!
