rjriggit

Well done for coming this far. Its hard to face up to. I'm also a binger. I do it to reward myself, or if I've had a hard day. I can swing by the shops on the way home and pick up a baguette and eat the whole thing. BUT I have weeks where my motivation is stronger. Theres a sweet basket at work that everyone contributes…

This. Theres a sweet basket at work that everyone contributes to. If I have 1 thing, i'll get a taste for it and keep going back. They also make you so thirsty! So I have to avoid that like the plague. Not to say I don't have sweet treats though - just when i can control the portion! Also - ice lollies are a great low cal…

thanks everyone! really helpful ideas so far :)

Hey I am a recent spinning addict and completely know how you felt! What I did was take a seat at the back of the class. Everyone else is facing forward and won't even notice you if you are going slower. Also, for the first 3 goes, don't put your resistance all the way up when you're asked. Leave it where you can…

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Also one final note - just re-read your questions. I control what I eat for weekdays (the work-based foods above and typically chicken rice and salad or variations of that with measured carbs and plenty of veg for dinner). I then do what I want with my weekends and exercise regularly. I don't go crazy on the weekends, but…

I'm in exactly the same boat - but see your routine as a benefit and not a cost. I eat 2 meals at work, and I make these as easy as possible to organise. You've got to focus on your food or the exercise wont have any affect. Every night I pack a yoghurt and a banana for my breakfast, then I open a bag of lettuce leaves and…

Bending the rules only affects your weight loss. There's no cheat methods here - eat less, do more, create a calorie deficit and you will lose weight. I think the best thing is to be realistic and pick your battles. Unless it would fit your lifestyle to completely cut out alcohol - and it definitely wouldn't with mine! -…