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Thanks so much for your replies everyone. You are all right- I do not do well on elimination diets, I don't know why I make myself do them. Hoping for quick results I guess! I will focus on just calories and let the odd sugary treat slip in without beating myself up. I have had a hot chocolate after reading this and…

Yea, I think this is the general consensus. Maybe not counting calories on Keto works for some but apparently not for me. I weighed my lunch today and I will do the same with dinner and just accept the fact that I will be counting from now on!

I think my hope is just that once I get sugar out of my system and stop craving it then I can re-introduce healthy sugars like brown rice/pasta/fruit without causing cravings for entire bags of haribo. That's the hope anyway- you are not incorrect when you say I am still being obsessive to a certain extent, but at the same…

Yep, I have and they basically went through a list trying to figure out what mental triggers I might have, couldn't find any and went 'sounds like obsessive behavior and impulse control'. Frustrating not having an answer. I either obsess over eating or obsess over not eating, I've never managed to find a happy medium.

Honestly I wasnt counting cals at all and was definitely going over- this is for 2 reasons, A) I had read about the Harcombe/Keto way of thinking which was basically 'don't count calories' and decided to do that and B ) I was letting myself snack on cheese and meat whenever I had a sugar craving as 'quitting sugar is the…

You are right, I am too focused on the scales. I need to stay off them but I just run at them every morning without fail, I guess at the moment I am more focused on losing and less on trying to get healthy which isnt the right way to do it. From looking at everyone's responses it's clear I've been going way overboard on my…

I definitely overdid it before as I got to the point of 5-600 cals a day, I just got hooked on the fast results. This time I am eating much more sensibly, but I still need to get to the point where I have a sensible relationship with food. I will try not to be too extreme!

I lost weight before by cutting calories by my hair started falling out and I got so low energy I couldnt get out of bed. I probably overdid it, but as a result it has made me scared to try again. I will though, since I am defo eating over my calories with the extra dairy I have added. I'll give that a go, thanks.

Thanks Susanne. I have always had an overeating problem but have never been able to pinpoint why - I once got therapy to try and figure it out and was told it was pretty much just impulse control issues, so I really just have to work harder at my willpower. I do boredom eat for sure, and I have bad habits. I actually feel…

I have been following the 'I quit sugar for life' book, since I want to try and clear it out of my system, so will re-introduce carbs once the cravings are gone. I have been having carrots and parsnips to add some carbs to my day, but not potatoes or stuff that raises my blood sugar too much.

Just because I am just as likely to eat a bag of haribo or crisps. Basically a junk food addiction and since sugar is the thing that I know causes cravings I decided that was what needed to go. The plan is to re-introduce healthy carbs and fruit once I have stopped craving junk.

I feel like I am caught in a nightmare! I really thought cutting carbs and sugar would help but over the last two weeks I lost more weight when I was eating sugar than when I quit. I have 5 stone to lose, so according to everything I have read I should be losing fast. It's also been 8 days so not just a few. Feel like…

Thanks for your replies! I am already weighing my food to super specific levels of accuracy so it can't be that. I know I should be patient, but in the past I have literally started losing weight the second I dieted, so I guess I am basing it on that. Just so frustrating trying to keep being good when I am gaining! I will…

Soup, vegetables with chicken and these! http://www.thefooddoctor.com/Wholesome-Instant-Pots-CPOTS/ They are my staple lunches; I always buy microwaveable bags of steam veg to take to work with ease, and packets of chicken pieces. Works a charm!

I have 66 pounds to go! Summer is on it's way, lets all take advantage of the lush weather and knuckle down!

Just finished my first one, just under 38 mins! Slow and steady is the key, don't worry about speed just get there, and if you can, don't stop running. I passed a lot of people walking and it made me feel great :D

I totally reckon you could, especially at the start- they specifically tell you to keep it to a light stroll, and there is a lot of walking. It's free, so you've nothing to lose by trying the first one!

I love the clothes idea; I've picked out 7 rewards, one for each 10 pound drop, and the last one is a pair of Seven for all Mankind Jeans. At my skinniest I had a size 12 pair from TK Maxx and I loved them, so a shiny size 10 pair is the goal! It definitely feels more doable in small chunks; I've easily lost 10 pounds in…

It defo makes it easier doesn't it! Focusing on small bits rather than the whole. I'm hoping if I keep doing that it will be less daunting!

I used to do it once a week and found it very inspiring. I'm going for once a month now, cos I want to see sudden drops!

26 with nearly 70 to lose, have added you!

Thanks so much for the lovely responses! I did try couch to 5k back in the day, but didn’t get very far. For some reason, this one has stuck; I think it’s cos I’ve literally just forced myself to go out and do it everyday. ‘Just Do It!’ is my motto, and it’s actually working. I’m even about to go out for a run in the…

This is my 2nd go on MFP, really hoping it takes this time!! Good luck!!!!!

I also have a desk job, have taken up running on lunch! My biggest issue isn't the lack of movement, but the urge to snack at my desk!!!

I'm happy to indulge in a little dual encouragement!! :)