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I'm glad you've found a way that works for you and that you find sustainable. For me, weighing stuff is kind of a way of life now. It doesn't bother me. However I've got other factors at play too - weighing helps me be accurate with my carb count which helps me manage my type 1 diabetes better so I have a bigger payoff to…

I think the idea of a set point probably comes from the fact that a lot of us are creatures of habit. When maintaining our larger frame we were probably eating similar things each day and so our "normal" diet maintained a given weight (albeit an overweight weight). Then we "go on a diet" eat less calories for a bit, lose…

Awesome! I can undo my type 1 diabetes if I eat only table sugar? Epic! I'll mention your knowledge to my endocrinologist. To the original poster, in terms of weight loss, it really doesn't matter what you eat so long as you're able to control how much you eat. The key to weight loss is ensuring you eat fewer calories than…

In terms of cardio vascular fitness, I don't believe there's a lot in it. The treadmill is more flat than running outside and is slightly sprung so is easier on your joints. However the flip-side of that is outdoor running is a slightly better core work-out and builds your balance (due to the uneven surface). In any case…

I find this a useful resource: whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=90

strength training, running, TRX classes, kettlebell workouts, walking, Pilates - all sorts really! The thing that makes the biggest difference to my weight loss is tracking everything I eat. Exercise has just made me feel healthier.

how about some grilled tomatoes? You really can eat whatever you like (within your calorie limits) and lose weight. The reason so many people recommend vegetables (aside from their nutritional benefits) is that they're low calorie and bulky so you get a lot of food for your calories.

"In 20 minutes: The soda can trigger the production of insulin in your body" I wish this were true, I'm a Type 1 diabetic. Maybe I'm not drinking enough diet drinks...

I'm not sure which one that is but they have a nutrition information page dunkindonuts.com/dunkindonuts/en/menu/nutrition/nutrition_catalog.html?nutrition_catalog_needType=Drinks Hope this helps

I'm a 166lb woman, and still losing weight eating somewhere between 1400 and 2700 calories a day (dependent on how active I've been). Being male and heavier than me, you could definitely afford to eat more than you're tracking and still lose plenty of weight. Fibre protein and water are key to staying sated for me but so…

It was 168, but I'm now at 166 and feel I'd like to lose a bit more - maybe 150ish (am 5'9" so whilst that sounds heavy for a lady, it's healthy)

I think one of the main problems with bad food habits is you can't just quit food (like you can cigarettes or other substances). I believe this statistic as I know how many times I've lost weight quickly then gone "back to normal" with my eating and regained it all. That all said, I believe in myself and I will buck the…

What kind of body do men really like in women? Their own :D

Hi brenda, If you look in the cardio section for strength training you'll get a calorie credit. The weight training part is just a handy place to record what weight you're using and what reps you're doing.

Hi there Fergie, The diabetes UK website has lots of healthy lower carb meals. I've made this one and really enjoyed it: https://diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Recipes/Lemon-and-herb-chicken-with-chickpeas-/ but there are lots on there. Good luck!

I'm not sure I've been reading the same forum as everyone else. I don't see people respond "CICO" I see people ask:* Are you weighing your food? * Are you logging everything you eat and drink? * Are you eating back all of your exercise calories? (sometimes accompanied by "How are you measuring your burn?") * How long have…

I figure you could do most exercises for a pair of dumbells but one arm at a time. As others have said, food intake is the key to weight loss. That said, starting weight training now will help you keep your lean body mass and will give you better long term results. It might also be worth googling kettle bell exercises as a…

Is it wrong that I've gone through working out all kinds of different combinations for my weight loss so far? Among my favourites:* 464 large eggs * 38 krispy kremes and a guinea pig * 2 2yr olds and a human head (seems pretty careless)

Great advice given and great response and attitude from original poster - this made me smile! ItsMeDili - I think you have the right attitude to get there. No matter what happens to your weight the exercise is good for your health, keep it up!

That all depends on the serving size. I often make big chicken dishes and count each 1/2 chicken thigh as a serving so when I'm dishing up I just have to count the number of pieces of chicken I eat. 1/2 a chicken thigh would probably never be enough food for me but I do it to make my life easier when dishing up. The food…

that's just showing off! lol I cook very regularly, but not every night. I tend to cook a pot of something that will do a couple of nights and I do buy meals from the shops to cook at home if I know I'm going to have little time between work and the gym (I walk or run everywhere now which eats into my spare time a bit).

Some advice that helped me, I hope it helps you: "The time will pass anyway. What's the rush? You can do what you've always done and get the same results you've always had or you can take your time, do it differently, and make it work. Treat it as a different way of living rather than "quick fix then back to normal".…

I weigh everything that I play a part in portioning. If it is pre-packaged I tend to trust that it will be fairly close (companies don't tend to give lots of food away for free).

If you need to cook affordable meals, you'll find lots of helpful tips here agirlcalledjack.com/ . She isn't vegetarian but most of her meals are (and you can filter by vegan recipes). I love her carrot cumin and kidney bean burgers! Good luck!

It looks worst to you though because of the posture you stand in to see it... If you're stood up straight the pooch looks smaller but you sort of bend to see it making it look worse. Long story short, it's not as bad as you fear! :smile:

When I first started running (less than a year ago) I felt the same. I could only jog for 30 seconds before needing 1 minute and 30 seconds walking to recover. I was so big that I had to wear men's tops (they didn't do women's running tops big enough). I know exactly how you are feeling. I felt such relief when the park…

I think you need to get into the habit of recognising your own value. Could you get in the habit each day of thinking of one thing you like about yourself and one thing you did well. Some times it might feel a little daft ('I have a pretty smile', 'I helped a colleague save 4 hours by sharing some knowledge I have') but…

Nutmeg and banana or apple and cinnamon - both are beautiful!

I got this for a little while when I changed my eating habits 'Ooh drinking water now?', 'soup for lunch, on a health kick?' I think it was mostly curiosity. They'd maybe offer me sweets/candy the same amount as anyone else but there'd be an added 'are you sure?' if/when I refused. It settled down again after a couple of…

Fantastic! Well done! What a milestone! :D