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I'm from the Surrey area too. You can add me. Hello! :)

Easter is a really difficult time for everyone who's watching the calories. I've had 2wks off over the Easter as I work in a school. With my daughter being on Easter hols too, we've been out a lot & really found it hard to keep eating healthy, much less track. I eat a lot healthier when I'm working because I have set times…

I must admit I'm like the OP in that I don't eat back my exercise calories. I like to add them though as it gives me an incentive to know I'm doing ok. After a workout I find my appetite saps a bit so the last thing I want to do is eat back the goodness just done in a workout. But it's a personal preference to eat or not…

There is a way of not feeling like you're being told what to do. Delete your account & log off. The advice given on MFP is a guideline as well as MFP covering themselves. In this compensation culture it's so easy for someone to jump on the bandwagon and claim compensation for not being told the information given. I…

Really sounding very ignorant, but what does TDEE mean??

Hi everyone! After a lot of stalled weight loss efforts, I read up about the TDEE method of losing/maintaining weight. I've calculated my TDEE and subtracted 20% and am going to start on this path. I was doing the 1200 calorie plan (and eating back exercise cals) but after reading about BMRs etc I truly feel I may have…

Like others that have said it on here, I wouldn't worry too much about what you are eating & just enjoy your holiday with your family. If you can go for some scenic walks while you're away, go for it, but generally just enjoy yourself!! If you are too vocal or obsessing about what you're eating, then your family may notice…

I often see women wear their sports bra as a top so to speak when in Bikram Yoga that I do. Me, I always wear the bra under the clothes. Even in Bikram Yoga! I don't feel confident wearing the sports bra as a top. One thing I don't see though, is women wearing a sports bra, or any bra at all to do fitness/at the gym. Even…

I'm the same as you At 7-8lbs lost and a small frame too. Even my husband hasn't noticed! The good thing though is my personal trainer has noticed & he thinks I'm looking great! Also a few guys I know at the gym have noticed too. I'm sure if I tell hubbie that other guys are noticing, he will start to notice it a bit…

Me too! Sutton!!!

Yeah!! I'm South London too! Sutton to be exact!!

Good old Blighty!! That's Surrey in England!!!

I find that if I mix my ordinary body/ or face moisturizer in with my sun cream it doesn't stain my clothes, not to mention the fact that it makes my sun cream last for ages and ages!

Have you thought about taking Chromium tablets? It's used for improving blood sugar control. Available in most health food shops. I often use it to take the edge off the sugar cravings & as a woman it's especially useful around the time of my monthly periods.

I had the worry that when I started training with a personal trainer I would get really big muscles and I haven't t. I am gradually growing into a body that is leaner than it has ever been and toned. Despite the fact that my trainer makes me use heavier weights than I would have ever lifted in my life, my body has not got…

I've met the queen (not the band, the real Mcoy!) twice!! Once about 7yrs ago when she opened up a special needs classroom at a school I used to work at for special needs children. The second time was in June 2014 when my husband and I were invited to a garden party she has every year at Buckingham Palace. He was given the…

I wouldn't want them to do a sequel of this movie as it was so perfect as it was. I just wish they would show it again so I could see Helen Mirren & Michael Gambon at their best.

Go for a run, walk, workout. Anything to gain back some of the food calories used. At least 30-60 mins should do it.

The Incredibles. Still waiting for a sequel

Breakfast for me yes. I often find that if I don't I eat breakfast, I often snack more & eat more calories throughout the day. I don't know about the science stuff about burning metabolism, but I do feel it starts my day off right if I eat breakfast. I also get less headaches & feel I have more energy! I think if not…

Hi, it's lovely to know there is someone from the UK on here, as there is not many of us around! I'm fairly new to MYP, so I'm probably not the best person to give loads of advice : ) I do however understand the eating disorder aspect as my sister is bulimic & has had anorexia as well. So if you want to talk about things,…

Dear OP, I really feel for you as I have had the same issues. Unfortunately I have PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) and I can see a loss in the morning & a gain by the evening! The major side effect of PCOS is weight gain/difficulty loosing weight. Have you had yourself tested for this? I am learning to accept that this is…

I'm sure that chewing a lot of gum can cause...Ahhem...flatulence and because you're swallowing air, burping as well. I would avoid chewing gum in large quantities, especially if it does this!

Thanks for putting my point across. It was a very serious attack. An ambulance was called out & I was really worried. I don't think under the circumstances I should be doing hard core riding on a bike! I had 3 doses of a nebuliser and my sats were low & they wanted me to be in hospital for a few days to be sure the worst…

Thanks for that. As it is in the very early stages of the recovery. I had the attack yesterday, I had better go with the docs advice. Especially as he was going to admit me onto a ward because he was worried about the infection hitting my lungs, which is causing the severe breathing problems. I must admit I do feel really…

I have fortunately got a good doctor & am on my preventive inhalers etc. So I know he has my best interest when he says, no exercise until the antibiotics/steroids start working to reverse the lack of breath, wheezing & chest tightness. But as one that is naturally active, I can't stand being so sedentary!

Unfortunately a walk is even out of the question. I can't even get to the top of the stairs at home without wheezing & puffing : ) Really hate feeling so out of action.

Thanks everyone for all your advice. Does it mean that I eat less of my daily calories or stick to the same?