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Thank you for this - and thanks to everyone for their thoughts! 1.Yes, having started logging again I notice that I tend to consume slightly more than I thought I did (thus not maintaining a caloric deficit), so I am looking forward to just being more mindful about my eating habits and portions and to closely monitor my…

he he, and I also think that 40 is the new 30. Don't think we'll ever be oldies.;-)

I totally hear you and empathize with you! While I am not obese, I am overweight and fightig the additional weight, which gets more an more stubborn as I age. Food addiction is exactly that: an addiction. Please know that there is help out there in the form of 12-step programmes etc. I guess I am a mix of food addiction…

Hi Joobey, first of all WELL DONE! For what it's worth: I have learned the hard way that "diet" in the sense of drastic calorie restriction with me feeling hungry on it doesn't work for me and I keep yo-yoing and putting the weight back on. I lost about 8 kg in 2014 in a gentle manner, by keeping a very modest calorie…

Hey there, I am also gluten-free! I love and need my breakfast and usually make my own muesli: 30 g flax seed, 30g chia, cinnamon, blueberries, mix it with some hot water, then add full-fat natural yoghurt, Skyr (Icelandic yoghurt) or Kefir (Eastern European). Alternatively, rice crackers with butter+honey, or a nice…

YES! I know what you mean. I find Bikram Yoga one of the MOST BORING yoga styles out there. It's the same bloody 26 whatever postures. Every time. It never changes. And to think that the guy who "invented" it made millions off the same old routine.... Quite frankly, my mind just switches off when I go to Bikram for a few…

Hi there, I am a gluten-free pescatarian ;) so while not strictly paleo, I do follow a low-carb, clean eating plan which includes yoghurt, cottage cheese, quark/fromage frais, Kefir, tofu, eggs, but not milk. My carb intake per day can be anything between 70 to 150 grams - though on most days, I hit the 100g mark which I…

Hi there, I hear you. :) I suffered from BED for years (in my 20s). It has calmed down a lot, but I know *exactly* what you are going through! As for your question: I am 1,65m and was starting out at 75 kg (I'm EU, so sorry about the metric ;) ). I have been consuming between 1800 and 2200 (on exercise days) for about 6…

I hear you sister! :) I have lost about 6 kg and I was an apple shape to begin with - so no real curves (in the sens of hourglass figure) to begin with apart from the chest. I have lost quite a bit of belly fat by going low-carb. And the tiny bum got even tinier. ;) - To be honest: I wouldn't worry about it too much. There…

Yep, you cannot spot-reduce and choose where you lose (or put on the pounds). However, this being said, if you are prone to belly fat ("apple shape"), i.e. to storing excess weight in your torso, try eliminating gluten/wheat for 1-2 months and see whether this makes a difference. I am an apple shape and ted to store the…

Hi there: I agree with the others in that your body is probably stressed out right now. Give it a rest. 1. You need to bring the cortisol down. Your body is in constant fight or flight mode and won't let go of the weight if the cortisol stays that high. So no stress, no caffeine, less exercise and adequate sleep. 2.…

Welcome to mfp! Bottom line: every body is different, and what works for some may not work for others. Be HAPPY with whatever you choose. Go SLOWLY. It's a lifestyle change, not a diet. I wouldn't consider myself low-carb (in the strict sense), as my carbs are usually around 100 grams per day, sometimes up to 150,…

Short answer: YES! It does get better. It will get better. My advice: go SLOWLY and stay clear of the 1200 calorie/day starvation madness! Do NOT give your body the idea that it's starving! This is not a sprint, it's a marathon. Slowly, steadily. To give you an example: My daily caloric needs are about 2200 calories (I am…

Hi Timberowl, yes, IBS, something I've also grappled with in the past. Have you tried going wheat-free (if not grain-free)? Ditching grains has taken out a huge chunk of inflammatory foods and has dramatically calmed down my system. Also stress-management and having an active life style has worked well for me - I guess it…