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This post may help focus your mind on what you need to do: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/363561-weight-loss-6-strategies-for-success

You've only just joined MFP yeah? Give it focus, and time. Many people have lost weight with MFP but you need to be in the right frame of mind....you need to want to do it, and be focussed on doing it. Why do you say you can't? What have you already tried?

It depends on the terrain but here in the UK I wouldn't hike in anything less than proper walking boots that give ankle support. Nothing worse than a twisted ankle up a mountain!!! The burn is good, but again, it'll depend on your terrain and incline. Enjoy making the most of the great outdoors. :)

It's difficult to say what's too much or too little just on that. You need to make your own judgement from the calories, and relate this to your own daily target. For the homemade soup you can create a recipe and have exact calories and then just measure your portion out.

Have you been measuring your body too? It's quite normal to put weight on when you start exercising. It's your measurements that are important, not the figure on the scales.

Very wise decision. :-) Go for Polar. Make sure you get the womans one. Use your full budget to get the best spec that you can.

Hendricks & Tonic, always with cucumber, never with lemon.....you have to try it to appreciate it. :o)

I remember sending an email about my now ex-boss (but not mentioning him specifically) saying how he was annoying me, never giving me a break, doing my head in today....yes, you guess, I sent it to my boss!!!! I didn't realise I'd sent it to him until he asked who was doing my head in....I must have gone bright red and…

Well done, brilliant results! :smile:

Polar! I love mine! Mine's discontinued now but they have a great range of new ones.

Personally I think that's a big goal. Is it achievable though, yes. However, I feel you could be setting yourself up for disappointment and longer term issues. The faster you lose it the more susceptible you will be to putting it back on. The other thing is that you want your skin to shrink back and your body to look…

I spent 5 weeks last year in Nepal. Eating curry about an hour after waking up just didn't sit well in my tummy! I tasted OK, but was difficult to eat so early.

Eat little and often to keep your blood sugar level from peaking and dropping, and drink plenty of water.

Definitely plan your meals. I didn't do this very well before I started on MFP and used to throw away an embarrassing amount of food because I didn't eat it in time! Now I hardly throw any away. Another tip if you can afford initially is to buy bigger packs of fresh fish / chicken and freeze in individual bags. This is far…

Have you tried porridge? That should keep you fuller for longer. :)

You are wanting a solution to a problem in an unrealistic timeframe! You need to think long term rather than short term. If you really want to lose weight / be slimmer, you need to change your mindset....and ALSO your eating habits. Make a commitment and cut out ALL the junk food that your body is craving. Give your body a…

I find I gain weight in the 5 days immediately prior to the start of my TOM, it stays with me and then goes after TOM. I guess we are all different in the way that our bodies respond!

I vote for a slight compromise. You need to do what makes you happy and achieving your goals will make you a much happier person, with so much more to give. You can go round to your family after your shorter workout. They should understand the journey that you are on and respect you for it.

I'm also interested in this. I have hit a plateau and want to try things to get the body losing again.

Oats are great for you. Really natural. Not processed like bread. Cheap too. Add something like dried fruit or seeds if you want to vary it. Enjoy.

Can you open your diary up as this will help others see what you are eating and recommend any changes etc. Also, it would be great to know what your daily calorie goal is (without exercise factored in) and what loss / week you have set your target to.

Well done! The difference is amazing. Keep up the focus! :smile:

Hell yeah....I know who it was! It was my boyfriend so yeah, I know his first name. :heart: He's still an active member and despite working away from home for the 90% of the last 4 weeks, he's still an active participant. He's reached his goal but is continuing to log his food and exercise and check his weight to maintain.…

Gin and slimline tonic.....around 90 calories! :smile:

I have a Heart Rate Monitor and have considered wearing it for a typical 24 hour period (especially a day when I sit at my desk all day) to see what I actually burn, based on my age, gender, weight and of course, my own heart rate. Not done it yet but I think that would help to really see what I burn.

They sound lovely. Thanks for sharing. :flowerforyou:

You can create your own exercise on MFP. :smile:

I'm hoping we'll get your heatwave.....apart from the last few days we are yet to experience Summer in England!

1200 is the minimum you should net out at each day to keep yourself from starvation mode. You should ensure that you are eating your exercised calories back so that you do't net under 1200. Good luck.

Everyone's burn will be unique to them. The only way you can accurately log calories out is by getting yourself a HRM. I use mine loads. I thoroughly recommend Polar.