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  • It would probably be beneficial to you to record your calories again - perhaps you're eating more than you think? The fact of the matter is that even with 'clean eating', if your calories are too high you're not going to lose fat - excess carbs and protein are still stored as fat. Also perhaps considering weight training…
    in Vegetarian/Vegan Diet for months and NO weight loss? Comment by PeacePlantsPilates May 2014
  • I agree with everyone else who says your calorie goal is set too low (I know it's not your fault as MFP do it automatically). I'm a 5"6 girl at 137lb and MFP gave me daily goal of 1200 (for losing 1lb per week). *Nope*. I changed my settings manually to 1,500 and often eat 1600-1700 (with calories gained through exercise).…
    in I'm Really Struggling Eating Within Calorie Limit Comment by PeacePlantsPilates May 2014
  • I've heard that taking a day off is pretty important for your muscles to properly develop / not get fatigued and leave you more prone to injury. If you're excersicing 9 times, 6 days a week, I'd say you definitely could (and should) take a break on Sundays! :)
    in Taking a day off Comment by PeacePlantsPilates April 2014
  • Acrtually, there's a 'Veganz' purely vegan superstore branch due to open in London this year. http://www.theallanimalvegan.com/2013/10/veganz-open-london/ They're a German chain so I can tell you from personal experience that they have Daiya cheese stocked! Not sure if a trip to London every week is a viable option, but it…
    in Does anywhere in the uk stock daiya Comment by PeacePlantsPilates April 2014
  • Was doing pretty well in terms of healthy foods and calorie levels until the weekend! I'm not going to beat myself up about it too much though - just try to be diligent this week :)
    in End of the week check ins Comment by PeacePlantsPilates April 2014
  • My list of daily essentials: - 38g protein (more legumes / nuts / seeds etc) - 7 portions fruit and veg (minimum) - fewer peanut butter & jelly sandwiches! The rest I'm usually pretty good on: I need absolutely no encouragement to eat enough starchy foods :P
    in APRIL 14th WEEK CHALLENGE-DAILY FOOD ESSENTIALS! Comment by PeacePlantsPilates April 2014
  • Hi both, Just posted above. I'm also training up to run 5- and 10k competitively :)
    in Hiya. Any Race for Life runners? or runners? Comment by PeacePlantsPilates April 2014
  • Hi everyone, I'm Mora, 23 and from Germany. CW: 137.4lb GW: 125lb approximately I follow a mostly vegan lifestyle and am trying to get fit enough to run 5k and 10k races. Therefore the weightloss is not so much important to me as building up strength and endurance. If anyone has similar goals or interests, please feel free…
    in Introduce yourself! Comment by PeacePlantsPilates April 2014
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