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The last 10 pounds with 5:2
I've been trying to shift that last 10lbs for three years. I've tried daily calories between 1200-1600 and lots of cardio, but life just seems to get in the way and I fall off the wagon. I'm getting married next May, so I'd really like to finally shift it. I've done a week of 5:2 but my weight hasn't shifted much (maybe…
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does daily cardio reduce your metabolism/increase cortisol?
so much conflicting advice.. if i was to burn 400-600 calories a day, 5 days a week at the gym would this be a bad thing? the 'clean and lean' diet dictates that this increases cortisol, which encourages the body to store fat. friends have also utter the dreaded words 'lower metabolism'. i always thought cardio increased…
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I am starving
I'm eating healthy stuff and I'm still starving. Today I've had - Muesli (35g) with low fat yogurt (95g) and berries. 2 Brazil nuts Spinach soup and mushrooms on wholegrain seeded bread Half a slice of peanut butter toast. I've only got 450 calories left for the day, and I could eat my dinner already.. Any tips?? Thanks x
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Two questions - Sugar and exercise calories
I'm on my last 7 pounds, so t's set me at 1200 calories and 24g of sugar daily. The problem is, after breakfast and a snack (30g porridge with 100mls semi-skimmed milk, a small banana, one piece of dark cocolate and half a bagel) I've racked up 20g of sugar, much of coming just from the milk. This seems very stringent,…
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looking for a cookie recipe I won't be tempted to binge on (
I'm not trying to lose serious weight, just to get into a size 10 (US 6) pair of jeans. I reckon I'm about six pounds away, after changing my lifestyle over two years and losing 20 pounds. anyway, although i would never eat a cake/cookie in a cafe, once they're in the house i can never just eat one.. they play on my mind.…
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Nights out and weekends
Can you go out to clubs/pubs/bars, and still have fun on a diet? I'm fine with not losing weight on the days when I go out, it's only once or twice a week, but it's the 4am chips that get me. I also find that I tend to binge whenever I'm giving myself a day off. It's so frustrating. I'll lose weight in the week, then gain…
