TrefG Member

Yes to the weighing foods question. I know exactly what's going in 😊 I just really wanted some feedback on whether others found that the recommended calorie intake set by MFP was working for them... Thanks everyone!

The 1200 thing was controlled under my doctor's supervision - so at the time worked well.

Thanks for all the input folks. I know the only real way to know if this is working is to monitor my own stats, I just didn't want to get 4 weeks down the line and realise that the suggested calorie amount was far too high and it was a known MFP issue. Sounds like it's working for everyone else so I'll press on!

Any hands up for having surgery and not regretting it - you'll be just fine and I'm sure it'll be the best decision you ever made :-)

Only just brought a bike and am about to start riding for the first time in 15 years - am hoping Cycling will take over from running which is hurting my knees too much. 3 and a bit weeks left of the month and would like to do 4x20km rides per week - so 250km feels like an achievable goal. 02/09/14 - 12.40km Cheers folks…

Cheers everyone - great to have the encouragement! :happy:

Thanks for all the varied and interesting replies. I will read through the info some of you guys have kindly posted. Cheers Tref

Oops wrong section too. Doh....suppose it's a little success even if unexpected :laugh:

It's a good question. I always exercise before I eat as I find I am motivated to eat less that way. Does that help?

I started at 375. You're never too big IMO, just take it slow and steady at a pace you feel comfortable at, and then gradually build it up. Good luck :-)

Thanks guys, but no it wasn't that one. This had guys and girls sections and was like a wall of people in a chart going accross the page.

It was very useful. The chart of people were "real" people so you could visualise your body shape as you lost weight. They had both men & women. Kicking myself that I didnt bookmark it.

After your dinner, brush your teeth and chew some gum. I had the exact same issue, and this pretty much solved it for me !

Some amazing info here guys. Thank you very much to everyone who has contributed. I think half of my problem when it comes to strength is mindset - firstly I see it as bulking up (which in my head is defeating my objective of losing weight - i know i know lol). Secondly I seem to feel I am " doing more" when I do cardio…

Thanks Ema, my problem is |I only have a set amount of time at the gym and am struggling to decide which is the most productive split of strength/cardio for my current situation.

Normally I eat some back, but rarely more than half.

Bumpity bump :happy:

Thanks everybody for the imput. This place is awesome, no sooner do I pose a question than I have lots of informative answers. Great stuff !

I was in a plateau, that's why I started it !

Well at least someone else is doing similar :happy:

Thanks Natalie, that really helps. Do those speeds look ok to you. I find that after the intense parts, I am sweating buckets and it takes me almost the entire 90 seconds to recover. Hopefully that sounds about right from what you said? Thanks

I dont have a HRM myself currently, although the machines at the gym all have them integrated and tell me my heart rate is generally between 140-165 throughout.

Thanks James, much appreciated.

Thanks for that, very informative ! I'm certainly not looking to bulk up, just want to define what I have better. I'm still quite top-heavy so I guess I'm mainly looking to build muscle in the arms and anything that I can do which will help lose the fat and define the chest and tummy areas.

Neither really, or perhaps I should say both. I am trying to lose weight as best as possible but understand the need to tone the muscle as the weight comes to avoid/reduce the problem of loose skin. I will never be a "skinny" guy, as even in the days I was playing a ghood level of sport I was always broad, but am eager to…

Great work Jus. You're doing so well. Proud of you bud !

I lost around 90lb by limiting to 1200 calories and exercising (walking and light jogging) 3 times a week. In the last month I had stalled, but have been doing lots more excercise (5-6 times a week), so I upped my calories to 1400 and concentrated on increasing my protien. We seem to be moving in the right direction again !

The treadmill in the far corner, next to the window. If anyone is on it they get stared at til they realise the error of their ways !!! :devil:

Add away :-D

So today I slowed my pace down a bit and did: 5 min walk 6.5kph 10 min jog at 9kph 5 min walk 6.5kph 10 min jog at 9kph Seemed to be ok jogging for a little longer at the lower pace. Was still pretty hot and sweaty but not as exhausted. Heart rate was around 150-160.