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Conversion Confusion
Hi all, I had my first weigh in today! In the UK we use Stones more than just pure lbs. My inital weight was 19.0 stone which I converted to be 266lbs. Today my weight was 18 stone 8.7 lbs = which I thought meant I had lost 5lbs seeing as there is 14lbs per stone. However, when converted that only equals 263.2 lbs which is…
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100lbs to go!! Friends and support needed
Hi all, I've been a member for quite some time and although I've been logging in every day for the last year, I haven't exactly been accountable. I am a firm believer in not deleting my friends, because I hope that like me they will find their way back (or if not that they are happy!) But I currently have very few active…
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Healthy and quick breakfast meals
Hi all, I'm not a breakfast eater but I really want to lose the weight and I know it is important not to skip breakfast. Problem is I have to leave my house at half six and my morning routine does not allow for anymore than maybe ten spare minutes at a push. Ideally I'd love food I can eat on route to work or meals that…
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Going Home -Advice Needed!
I'm going home this Thursday and I'm excited to see my family but I'm doing really well with my healthy eating. My mum tends to cook meals that are very high in calories (tends to be processed food and such). I in general don't tend to enjoy the food when I return home but know that in the past when I've offered to buy my…
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How much is too much to lose in one week?
I just had my first weigh in since last Thursday and I've lost 9 lbs. This is my first weigh in and in the past I've always lost the most amount in the first few weeks and then my body seems to adjust and I start to lose 1, 2 or 3 pounds a week (if any - sometimes I can just stay the same!). I'm so so so proud that I've…
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Friends birthday - I'm conflicted!
Today is my dear friends' birthday and she is ordering take-out for it. I'm not on a diet as I plan to make a lifelong commitment to healthier eating. Therefore I haven't given up any particular food although obviously I am making a conscious effort to eat healthy food (as I don't just want to lose weight quickly but…
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Hello! (lifestyle change not diet)
Hello, my name is Tori and I'm 21 years old. I recently made an account with my fitness pal and have been filling out my food and exercise diary for the past few weeks - but hadn't considered looking for friends to help me on my journey! My desire is to lose weight but to do it in a healthy fashion. I don't actually have a…