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Can you really eat whatever you want?
I started my weight loss journey/life style change in about April. I did really well for the first few months through sticking to 1,200 calories a day, regular walks/jogs and low carbs. But I fell of the wagon over summer when I went backpacking and struggled to sort myself out when I got back...but I'm now on week 2 back…
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Debunking starvation mode
I was hoping someone could explain starvation mode to me - is it a myth? What causes it? I am a couple of months into my weight loss journey and I am so proud of my consistency. I'm currently sticking to 1,200 calories a day - I love the food that I am eating so this hasn't been too hard (most of the time). I've also cut…
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DRINKING ADVICE- be brutally honest with me
In terms of BMI - I am technically obese yet, I surprisingly have the best discipline when I have decided I want something. For me, to be disciplined I need to have clear cut rules in my head that I deem to be sustainable in the long-term (which is why I gave up my Exante meal replacement diet 2 years ago). So after that…
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New friends needed! I will help to keep you on track with your goals!
Hellooo everyone! So, I am not exactly new to MFP but have only recently started using it properly (on a 54 day streak) and I am so committed to my goals this time. I had no idea about the community part of the app/website so thought it would be nice to make a few new friends and we can keep each other motivated!! A bit…
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Need to rant - the struggle of inconsistent scales
So I'm really frustrated, I've been trying to lose weight on and off since what feels like forever. But over the past 2 months I've had a complete change in mind set where I'm really improving my lifestyle e.g. sticking to 1,200 calories, regular walks/jobs, making home cooked meals, low carbs. And apart from a minor 5 day…
