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Could you replace the evening takeaway with the same kind of food you eat at breakfast and lunch?

I think pre-planning is key. Plan the day ahead and you'll know how much cereal you can eat. If at that point you decide to over-eat at least it's an informed choice; you choose whether to be slimmer or have a bit more cereal.

I would (and am) upping my daily calories by 100 per week.

I love mine, I use it to set myself targets during a workout and to see improvements in fitness over time. It's much more realistic than the estimates I've found online (obviously). Like a previous poster I tend to burn 100 calories every 10 minutes.

I am constantly surprised at the underlying sexist tone of these forums. I don't know any other forums like it. If the people involved are 19, they are are women, not girls. Try to be aware how often people use "girls" rather than women and think why that might be. Comments such as "women can be such *****es" - substitute…

Congratulations on your success! And thank you for sharing.

Sorry. To be clearer I remember on the previous page the original poster had said what some of her food preferences were and other posters had already explained about eating more in order to stop the unwanted weight-loss. :smile:

I think you may have missed some of the posts on page 1.

Yeah, it's tricky isn't it? I mean, I can't check my own form, but his comments do cause concern.

I'm not sure what direction you're talking, but on both sides of the Atlantic I think most people would find using "girls" rather infantile and offensive, which I'm sure wasn't your intention.

But that's her point - she's still losing.

There's lots of benefits to weight lifting that you might like to consider (and women do have pectoral muscles!). I understand your reluctance to open your diary to the wolves! Here are some thoughts: Breakfast - swap Special K for a different cereal, the clover light for a non-light spread (butter's good for you!) and…

I've changed my goal. It hasn't been an issue.

That sounds like the one Padz mentioned Elsie. I'd be interested in something a bit lighter and quite gentle, like Grand Designs, but for lifestyle change.

You must be eating at a deficit then, so try upping your calorie goal?

Wow! Great weight-loss so far, well done! I agree with others, perhaps try a lower calorie goal and definitely, definitely get more specific with your logging - use scales and use say, "grams" rather than "slices".

Are you tracking your food and calorie-counting?

I was going to try that, but being soooo close to goal I struggled seeing the weight-loss slow. Sounds as though you were more successful than I was and could handle it :smile: Congratulations on reaching your goal!

Thanks Katro. I am fully convinced. It was just talking to an experienced, informed expert that made me feel all confused. I don't want to add anything yet - I'm just learning. I don't mind that 5 reps isn't really enough with the light weights I'm lifting - I'm still building good habits.

So why add 20g of carbs specifically? Why not fat or protein? I meant how did the original poster I was replying to approach maintenance. Literally "how did you" not "how does one" :smile:

Thanks Mel. You say that you've been too busy to weigh yourself since reaching maintenance. Have you counted calories and if so, have you stayed with a goal of 1700. Congratulations on your achievement!

I'm sure I've seen you post the same post elsewhere the_deliverator (your picture is memorable). What do you mean by "20 carbs=80cals"? In terms of calorie goals, how did you go from losing to maintaining?

Thank you. There'll be no money exchanging hands, he said he'll happily help me by spotting me. We're meeting up next week and he's going to check my form. I'll be firm and insist that we stick to the exercises I'm interested in. We only spoke briefly but he was personable and polite. But, I did start this thread because…

I doubt it will help. This discussion is from April and the OP has left MFP.

Wow epadmeister, your photo led me to take a brief look at your profile. Your story is inspiring, congratulations on all of your successes.

Thanks Franc! (bumped for me and Joan).

Hi, you will get lots of advice letting you know that with your current goal you could easily eat more calories at this point. How many pounds per week have you been losing? Just for your information, I had 26ish pounds to lose, ate 1200 calories per day (before exercise) and lost a steady 2lb per week. I am now upping by…

One has to wonder why you finally decided to post, and made that the content of your first post.

Eloquence? It's sex. You just say, "I'm on my period, would you rather not or shall we grab a towel?".

Another good quote. Surprised at the poster who didn't know that some people don't like to receive oral sex or aren't fussed with it.