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Update on my numbers: My numbers are: Weight - 61kgs (134lbs) now 58.6kgs (129lbs) Height - 173cm (68.1 inches) Age - 31 Sex - female Neck - 12.5 inches now 12 inches Waist - 27.5 inches now 26.75 inches Hips - 39 inches now 38.58 inches Activity level - day job sedentary Exercise - aiming for minimum 5 days/week. Most…

My weight was up all week... And I mean REALLY up - I was gutted! Officially weighed in this morning and I had lost 1.1kg... I nearly fell off the scales - very unexpected. I had no idea how I lost... If anyone can see my diary and let me know what you think that would be great! I tried to up my calories, but struggled to…

I found my old measurements this morning... I had the similar goals last year and I hit them! As at Christmas last year I was at my weight goal of 57.5kg... I was also 0.5cm smaller in the bust, 2.5cm smaller in the waist, 5cm smaller in the hips, 1.5cm smaller in each arm and 2.5cm smaller in each thigh. I am gutted! I…

I just had a quick read and I think that this will be very useful. Thank you - I REALLY appreciate it!

Awesome - thank you so so much! This is super helpful!

I doubt I can stop weighing myself, only but I can try to be more patient :o) I really hope this turns around soon like it did for you!

Thanks so much - I love having easy to follow dot points :o) On the strength training, as per my previous comment I don't have access to proper weights, just small dumb bells - do you think I can get the results I want still? With the macros, I should be having 100g or protein and 47g of fat... Wow - I just realized I have…

Thanks - I just looked at the stronglifts 5x5, but I'm not sure that I will be able to do it... I don't have access to a gym because I live somewhere fairly remote... I have dumb bells up to 5kg at home and would be happy to buy some heavier dumb bells, but don't have space for a bench or "proper" weights. Do you think…

Thank you! Is 25% considered close to 18%? I guess I thought that that was a big gap? Yes, to reach my fat percentage goal might take some time, but as long as I'm on track to looking and feeling better I'll be happy. I will definitely up the calories too... It might take me a little while to get there, just because I…

Thanks so much! I will definitely try to eat more... It's funny, I guess I am slim compared to many people, but my husband described me (not in a nasty way, just to summarise my problem) as "skinny fat" - you know those people who are fairly thin, but look way bigger with their clothes off because everything jiggles?…

Wow! Thanks nixirain! I definitely want a lifestyle change, not a diet, however until Christmas I want to be more strict to reach my goal and force the habits. I have just re-read the post, I think I will have to read it 10 times before I start to fully understand it though ;o) It's funny how little you are taught about…

I just want to give you hugs! Grief impacts people in different ways. Be healthy and live for your sister xx

Thank you. Do you think my day today looks better? I tried to eat more and do some more exercise. I know I still didn't hit my goal of ~1500 calories, but I will do better tomorrow. Today I didn't take enough food to work, so was hungry during the day, but now I am stuffed full of dinner and can't fit anything else in to…

So far I am up to 877 for food, but I am starving... The whole exercise thing in the morning really makes your tummy growl!

Thanks for your reply! I have only just adjusted my goals based on some of the reading I did on the weekend. Originally I was aiming to eat ~1200 calories (regardless of exercise). I am now aiming to eat about 1500 calories, so that should cover my exercise. I am scared though, it seems counter intuitive! ETA - I was also…

Thanks for your reply! When I had the tests 18 months ago, my thyroid came back as a little low (still normal though), so I had to take my temperature every morning before I got out of bed. My temperature was always colder than it should have been. My Dr said I was fine, but on the low side of normal.

Thanks for your reply! I don't think I have been exercising enough to put on muscle, ~5 times per week for ~45 mins for 3 weeks? Would I have put on muscle? I was tested about 18 months ago and the medical issues I had were related to food allergies, I have now removed those things from my diet 95% (it would be 100% if not…

Thanks for your reply! Maybe :o) I just for once in my adult life want to feel comfortable in a bikini. I would have been fine if I didn't have a blow out in October because I would have only had 1.6kg to lose, now I am a bit stressed!

Thanks for your reply! I am 173cm (5' 8"). I have just added the 30 day shred to my routine, I will do that every day as well as P90x, this is a massive increase in exercise for me, so I am hoping it helps with both the weight loss and toning.

I have been researching literally all day... I am wondering if I am not eating enough? I read a lot from http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/682138-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 and http://scoobysworkshop.com/ and based on the calculations I should be eating somewhere between 1450 and 1650 calories…

I'm still learning, so I hope I explain this ok... Use this link to calculate your BMR and TDEE http://thefitgirls.com/tdee-calculator.aspx. It's basic, but I found it the least complicated. You can never eat less than your BMR (this is how much your body needs just to function your organs etc.) If you are aiming to lose…