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PW 91.6 CW 91 LTD 7kg *Does a little dance* I'm very happy I've lost a bit this week as I had a couple of wobbly days mid-week, but think I made up for it the past two days with some hard work at the gym. As it's Saturday, I've just made myself and fiance banana pancakes - hopefully I haven't undone the good! (They were…
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@micki48 That's the spirit - keep on going lovely :) A 30lbs loss is fantastic, doesn't matter how long it took you, and even if you haven't lost much recently you have maintained. I recommend you go find something that weighs 30lbs, pick it up and see how far you've come! That's what you were carrying around every.…
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@jugar Great question about recommendations. I have been really enjoying a podcast called "We Only Look Thin". It is presented by an American couple who have both lost a lot of weight (100-150lbs each!) so it feels really relatable. It's called "We Only Look Thin" as a reference to the idea that you can lose a lot of…
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I recommend a podcast called "We Only Look Thin", it deals a lot with this issue and many others around the emotional/ psychological side of weight loss.
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Yes... I have to eat a smaller amount than I was eating before, and I don't think I have learned to do that yet without counting. It keeps me on track and accountable. If I'm not counting, I will let myself slip.
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@KellyBgetsfit So sorry you are struggling :( PMS really sucks... I have some issues around that time of the month as well so know how it feels! Be kind to yourself and remind yourself there is a reason for the way you're feeling right now... and hopefully in a few days time you will be right back on it and feeling better!…
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Hi. It's never helpful to say "you're just...." or "it's all in your head" to someone who is suffering with their mental health. Maybe next time just think it to yourself and move on without commenting... it's just not a useful thing to say.
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Usually in CBD gummies there is such a tiny amount of actual CBD that it would barely have any effect. Most brands of them are a bit of a gimmick really. But you'd have to find out the specific brand and look at the ingredients to be sure.
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:( I injured my ankle a month or so back as well so know how frustrating it can be! Just eat at your maintenance until it's better... hopefully the chair cardio/ strengthening will help in the meantime. Whatever you do, don't try to go back to your regular workouts until you know you're fully healed... I did this and it…
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Good question! I have no idea of the answer but watching with interest...
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I also used to be on citalopram, have come off it now (not because of weight gain though) and am on a different medication instead. I did have weight fluctuations whilst on citalopram, but I have had them all my life regardless so don't attribute that to the meds. My understanding is that some medications can increase your…
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If you want to lose weight then eating more than you currently eat won't help you achieve that
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I would add that I really think the best person to see is a mental health professional who has experience working with people with diet/ overeating/ binge eating issues. I know the poster above is trying to help but you should really go to the GP xx
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Hi, That sounds so difficult. I just want to say that mental health is something we can't always manage on our own, and you need and deserve more than an internet forum can offer you. Well done in reaching out for help on here. I'm afraid there's more reaching out that you need to do and that is in real life, which is…
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This. I think family and friends will find it really hard to be objective because they are used to seeing you a certain way. They might say you look too skinny but if all of your info is still telling you that you are overweight, then it's probably just that your family are used to you being bigger than that. They love…
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PW: 92.3 CW: 91.6 LTD: 6.4kg Woop! A decent loss and I feel like I worked hard for it this week. Nearly 3 months now since I started this journey and I'm really feeling some benefits. I also just want to say, I love this group so much. I'm feeling very warmly towards you all despite this being just an online forum and not…
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@conleywoods Clothes are a big motivator for me too :) I love the idea of fitting into smaller clothes and looking good in the things I like on the rails. Enjoy your new autumn wardrobe! Morning all! So I have had a really good couple of days. Yesterday was my last session with a young person I've been supporting for over…
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@jugar Wow, that sounds like such an emotional rollercoaster with the cookie... one I'm very familiar with!! I really struggle with cravings sometimes too. I don't know if we're all the same on this one, but I find that the stronger and more positive I am feeling about my life in general, the more likely I am to be able to…
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Amazing achievement! Your little one is a cutie - I'm sure he will be happy that you have more energy to play!
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@CanadianGiraffe What a great way to look at birthdays :) And Happy Birthday to you! Did you do anything nice? I'm off to my gardening project this morning with some of the young people I work with. Then I have booked an afternoon gym session as well. Stupid or optimistic? We'll find out! Haha. I am determined for a loss…
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One for UK 90's kids!
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I don't think it makes much difference as long as you have an overall deficit
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Full fat milk Nuts Cream-based soups/ sauces
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Like others I would recommend weighing your food and also weighing yourself. Sometimes you don't feel or look like you've lost any weight but actually you have.
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Your friend is probably burning those calories over the course of the rest of the week during his bodybuilding regime. It's not really about a single day, it's more long-term. So yeah you can have a "cheat day" but you will still only lose weight if you eventually burn those calories, they don't just disappear.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Canadian friends! Sorry that Covid is restricting your get togethers :( It is so sad but @CanadianGiraffe glad you are getting to celebrate with some family, at least! I have been wondering what Christmas will have in store - we normally go all over the place visiting various family and friends across…
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If you are not sleeping well then chances are your body is not functioning at 100%. That means your theory that because you are awake you burn more calories, may not be quite right. Your body might be working less efficiently, depending on how sleep-deprived you are. Probably best to just count everything you eat,…
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Yup... sometimes there is a food that you just can't have in the house... so the answer is, don't buy it in the first place. You have to be the judge of which foods you are and aren't able to control yourself around. That might change over time as you get more used to your new lifestyle and all the benefits that come with…
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Essential fat 10-13% Athletes 14-20% Fitness 21-24% Acceptable 25-31% Obesity >32% From https://www.healthline.com/health/exercise-fitness/ideal-body-fat-percentage
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Your body fat percentage number isn't linked to your height, as it's a percentage. So it would be whatever is a healthy BFP for a normal female your age.
