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Losing weight but I look fatter!
Hi I have lost 7lb in the last 2 weeks and my clothes are fitting better but when I look at myself in the mirror I think I look fatter than I did before I started dieting! Do you think its because I tried to not focus on how bad things were before or could I really be looking fatter? I am 5ft 4 and start weight was 10st…
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crunchy knees
Could anyone tell me if there is anything I can do to help relieve having 'crunchy knees'. When I exercise (anytype that involves any movement of the legs) it makes my knees make crunchy and clicking noises. It does not hurt much, but I think that is because I try to not push them because then they do hurt. Would a…
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BMR Way off Jawbone UP vs scooby
Hi all I have been eating TDEE less 15 for the last 6 plus weeks. I got my figures from scooby and have been averaging 1750 (based on 1340 bmr and moderately active)per day. I am not lifting due to medical issues and I am only walking, but I am averaging more than 14000 steps per day. I have not lost any weight at all. I…
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Weight loss using body tracking devices
Hi I am wanting to know how people who are monitoring their calories burned using one of the wearable all day type of trackers are finding weight loss. Do you just cut from the value it gives you each day or always eat a set amount and are you now getting to eat more or less now you can more accurately monitor what is…
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Jawbone Up or similar Accuracy and Results
Hi I have just purchased a Jawbone up and am eagerly awaiting its arrival! I just wondered if those who have tried it or similar devices could tell me if they have found the calorie burn accuracy about right and if so has it led to you losing weight because you have used this device calorie count plus deficit? I am…
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Do I have to have exact ratios?
I have started doing TDEE less 20% and have my ratios of 40 carb and 30 and 30. I am not achieving my protein and often over a few grams on fat. As long as I am in my calorie range, should I still lose if I have all my figures right? Thanks in advance for reply x
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140 lbs 5ft 4 Calories
I am just wondering how many calories people around this size are eating maximum but still losing? I have a large body frame so only want to lose another 7ish lbs. Thanks in advance for any helpful responses x
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Fat Legs, Bum and hips....help!
Although I have a healthy bmi, I carry all my weight in my legs, bum and hips. I want any tips for things I can do to lose from these areas like the best foods to eat/avoid and the best exercises to do to that will not take hours everyday as I do not have enough time to commit! Thanks in advance for any help x
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About the calories when cooked
Hi I have purchased a Tefal actifry and it has led me to ponder the question - If a potato is for example 100 calories raw uncooked, if it is cooked by boiling or baked or roasted without oil etc (basically cooked without any other calories added) Is it still 100 calories when its cooked or does different methods of…
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High LDL result....help!
I have been doing low carb for a few months and have found it fantastic for my weight loss and I felt great! Yesterday I had results from a blood test that said I had very high LDL results. I am 35 and was only checked as I am starting a medication that is likely to increase cholesterol, so they want to keep an eye on it.…
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What has food shocked you?
Ok so I am full of questions today! Yesterday (although I stayed in my calories) I had 3 chocolate digestives and was FLABBERGASTERED to discover that 3 measley biscuits had 258 calories! Thats like a whole meals worth of calories! So just wondering what others have eaten and then realised after that the amount of calories…
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Lower Carbs Question
I am wondering if when following a reduced carb intake (100g or less) can you still have rice, pasta and potato as long as the portion size is small enough to keep you within your allowance? I am more on a maintanence level now than a weight loss (but a couple of lbs off would not be a problem) Thanks in advance Jaycee
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Switching from low carb without gaining
Hello I am 5ft 4inches and currently weigh 140lbs. I have been following low carb (upto 40grams net carbs per day) for 6 weeks and have lost just less than 13lbs. I only have another 4 lbs to lose to get to where I would like to be. The problem is I have stopped losing (even keeping carbs low and calories 1400 - 1500 on…
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How Low can you go?
Hi Before I start, PLEASE do not respond if you are going to be negative against the lower carb way of eating! I have been following low carb for 12 days (around 40 grams net carbs per day) simply because I have been calorie counting for nearly 3 years and the last 12 months I have not had good results and struggled to get…
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TMI Artificial Sweetners do 'things' to me
Hi I am currently doing a low carb diet. I am eating healthy meals with a lower carb content because I have suffered binges and cravings that halted my weight loss. I have started eating cereals granola and flax from that are low net carbs. They have artificial sweetners in, as do some boiled sweets that I got from the…
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Low carb/high protien? - need friends x
I have recently changed from calorie counting to low carb diet. I have been calorie counting for 3 years and have got stuck on the last few lbs - probably down to carb cravings and binges and skipping meals. I started low carb on Monday and cannot believe how much better I feel for actually eating meals and snacks!…
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Low Carb? Need help!
I am starting a low carb/high protein diet tomorrow because I have not been eating well (health wise) lately even when I eat low calories! What I want to know is is around 100 carbs a day enough initially to get me to lose of too many? On average (although I am trying to not concentrate on calories) how many calories do…
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Calorie count to low carb high protein?
I have been calorie counting on and off now for 3 years and have decided I need to change because I am being very unhealthy and skipping meals to eat sugary carb filled things instead, I just can't stop! I have been researching and think the high protein /low carb diet would be better for me so I eat 3 meals a day and get…
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Anyone tried Carbogram Diet?
Before I start I would like to point out that I am not a compulsive dieter that switches to every new diet and have only ever calorie counted (because it does work) The problem I have is that after calorie counting for 3 years on and off I have now started to eat badly while remaining in my calories (cakes, chocolate etc)…
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Anyone tried Carbogram Diet?
Before I start I would like to point out that I am not a compulsive dieter that switches to every new diet and have only ever calorie counted (because it does work) The problem I have is that after calorie counting for 3 years on and off I have now started to eat badly while remaining in my calories (cakes, chocolate etc)…
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Anti Depressants and Salt Help
Hi I posted earlier about my unsucccessful weight loss. Basically I have been on duloxetine (cymbalta) anti depressant for approx 18 months. I had a child 2.5 years ago and lost 60lbs since then. But in the last 14 months I have been unable to get below 143 lbs even though I stick with the rules, work out hard etc my…
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I just want to cry!
I have been calorie watching now for over 2 years since having my little boy (I gained 70 lbs ) I lost 60 lbs, but for the last year have been unable to get into the last 10lbs. I gain and lose but never go under 143lbs. I recently saw my Doctor because for the last 18 months I have been on cymbalta antidepressants. I am…
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Follow up to crunchy knees question
I posted earlier about having crunchy noises in my knees when working out. I do not get pain with this - normally. But I have done some serious cardio today and now feel like I have pulled muscles behind my knee caps (only way I can explain). Do you think I would benefit from knee supports when doing hard cardio? I am…
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Yet another 30 day Shred Question
Hi I have done this DVD for the last 2 weeks (I am a couple of days in, on level 2) and I have to say I dont find it very heart raising. I have seen the results that people get from it but are they doing other exercise too? I guess 25 minutes a day seems such a small amount for such big results. I put in alot of effort but…
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URGENT - MISSING BOY!! Please Read
Sorry for the non diet post in advance. Please would you add this information to your facebook sites - no matter where you live, it really could help! His mother is desperately trying to launch a facebook appeal so your help and the coverage would be of a huge help! Sammy Stanbury age 11. Missing since 4pm Saturday 12th…
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Missing Boy Update
MISSING CHILD UPDATE; Samuel Stanbury is 11 years old, is approximately 4' 10" tall, white, with ginger/brown hair cut short, he was wearing a navy blue coat with reflective stripe across the back and on both elbows, dark trousers either black or navy, can't remember exactly with black school shoes anyone living in the…
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URGENT - MISSING BOY!! Please Read
Sorry for the non diet post in advance. Please would you add this information to your facebook sites - no matter where you live, it really could help! His mother is desperately trying to launch a facebook appeal so your help and the coverage would be of a huge help! Sammy Stanbury age 11. Missing since 4pm Saturday 12th…
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Changed to Wellbutrin XL anyone?
I did post a thread earlier regarding being unable to shift my weight under 143lbs despite seriously trying hard for 12 months. I am now wondering if it is the CYMBALTA DULOXETINE SSRI (for depression) that I have been taking for approx 18 months.. After researching on the net all day, I am wondering if I should give…
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Cymbalta Duloxetine Depression
Hi I have been taking Cymbalta Duloxetine 90mg per day for approx 18 months now. I have been calorie counting to lose weight for over a year and exercising regularly but CANNOT get below 142lbs! I have only just clicked that the reason may be down to my medication I take. After looking on google, I found it could be this…
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Maintanence - exercise = Lose?
Hi For the past year I have not managed to get under 142lbs. I have tried doing 1200 calories, I tried increasing them a little and eventually get fed up and do it all over again. I have been really good since 3rd January. I have lost what I gained over the holiday period. And I am at my 143lb again. I decided to stay off…
