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Calorie Denialism: Why it is crushing your fat loss efforts
I've been reading this blog on the Tom Venuto site by Mike Howard. Have a read : http://www.burnthefatblog.com/calorie-denialism.php I haven't posted it here as it is quite long. Is this is a well written blog that should be shared with friends and family or not? What do you think?
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What's your regime look like?
Hi folks, I'm getting a bit tired of reading about some of these fad diets, and I do include Weight Watchers, Slimming World, Slimfast, Cambridge, Dukan, Jenny Craig, F-plan, Atkins, 5:2, Paleo, Juicing etc etc I don't like labels and stereotypes either, and I know that a lot of people have devised their own experiments…
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Ouch! Sharp calf pain after jumping jacks
Just seeking a little advice from those who have experienced something like this themselves. I'm on day five of 30 day shred, was following Gillian's jumping jacks instructions about 2/3 of the way through the routine as usual then PING! something hurt in my right calf. I stopped immediately and did the rest of the routine…
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60lbs down ..... 30ish to go. With pics
It's taken me a while to get a grip of this. I still have wobbles like this last week. I'm not on any diet; just keeping a close eye on cals and macros and enjoying regular exercise. Something that worked for me was giving up gluten and refined sugar or sweeteners. It really helps me control my emotional eating and has…
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Tipping Point
Someone asked me today what made me decide to lose weight and get in shape. I was honest and said I couldn't bear to look in the mirror, had lost my self worth, was really worried about getting type two diabetes after my Dad just got diagnosed, but had also just had a mean comment directed at me which made me ashamed and…
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Happy New Year - you scrumptious people!
I wish for all of you a wonderful 2014, full of joy, happiness, success and good health. May your hearts be full of love and hope and your loved ones live long and happy lives. :drinker: Cheers! from England!
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Not a plateau after all!
NSV today, got measured by my personal trainer and have lost 3.6% body fat in 8 weeks. Lean tissue up and fat down but no change on the scales! I was feeling quite demoralised thinking 8 weeks is a long plateau but am now thrilled its because I'm lifting weights and putting lean tissue on and the fat is melting away at the…
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Hard choice?
Hypothetical question for ya! If I said I'd like to give you £1 million, what would you say? Yes? What if I said there was a catch? You can only have the million quid if you never see your friends, work colleagues or family again, and you cannot say goodbye or contact them in any way ever again? Yes? Maybe No? If No......…
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Jelly Bean sabotage
So I've had great day, nothing special but just a good day, got great news from my calliper readings - I'm down to 28% body fat (from 37% in June) and lean tissue mass is up by 1lb from my last reading three weeks ago - so feeling very up-beat. So why do I come home - eat my healthy and yummy and filling dinner and then…
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Triple NSV
Fab start to the weekend! I just noticed: Bath water flows freely around my hips either side of me now! I have nice knees! I have no back creases! Doing my happy dance! :happy: :happy: :happy:
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Thought I'd feel sexier
Losing weight wasn't just about becoming healthy and forming new habits for me. It was also about feeling sexier and attractive as I didn't feel that way at 230lbs. But with my weight loss so far (and I AM lifting weights to build muscle) I have lost the volume in my boobs. I know boobs are fat not muscle. I used to be a…
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BIG FAT LIES
BIG FAT LIES - Is your Government making you fat? By Hannah Sutter Am reading it now and quite the eye-opener..... Anyone else read it? Your thoughts? Not after a government conspiracy debate - more interested in what they say about starch and sugar....
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Do I follow my heart?
Okay. Here's the facts: I'd like a tattoo on my back when I reach my goal where I can choose to cover it up or show it off. Floral and pretty - no words or iconography. Something timeless and girly. My fiancé who I have been with for seven years and am due to marry next year hates tattoos. Do I do it for me and risk…
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What's the worst eating lie you've told? 'Fess Up!
Well? Mine is denying my binging or stealing chocolates from my parents fridge when I visit - what's your's?
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My OCD food connection
If only I could leave that last biscuit in the packet. If only I could eat an uneven number from a full packet. If only I didn't have to count out all the coloured sweeties from the tin - put them back in number groups and consume the oddities quickly before allowing anyone to eat the neat groups. I'm sure it was connected…
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45lbs down, 30 to go - with pics
Found out I should just listen to my body and eat clean: My biggest 30 months ago 17stone 6lbs After doing hypnosis cd weight loss 15 stone 24 months ago. I don't have a pic for this time for some reason. After Dukan diet 13 stone 20 months ago After emotional meltdown back to 15 stone 6months ago After giving up sugar…
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Mmmm burger and chips!
Well I looked up burger and chips meals calories and they were scary. Some even up to 2000 calories per serving! So I set about making my own for just under 500 calories! 500g(1lb) 5% fat extra lean beef mince, one small onion, one beaten egg and salt and pepper mixed in a bowl. Split into five patty shapes and put in…
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Feeling on top of the world!
Have had an amazing week off work, with my boyfriend, didn't go away but have been on loads of walks and enjoyed quality time together away from the daily stresses of life. This culminated in us getting engaged yesterday. We've been together for seven years and I couldn't be happier. We'll wed next August. :happy: :happy:…
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Best surprise result ever!
I gave up all processed sugar on 10 June this year - forever. Took me three short days to lose the cravings. Just had 500 calorie binge on a well known chocolate selection someone gave to me as a gift! A sort of experiment....and a small emotional wobble. Why is this the best result ever? I actually didn't enjoy them. They…
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Planning vs Logging
Just wondered what your thoughts were on the success of planning your food for each day in advance vs just logging what you have eaten. I ask because when I just log - sometimes I haven't made balanced choices over the whole day to give my body the best chance at operating at 100% and I'm just starting to plan this week…
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NSV - OMG - I RAN!
Okay not a big deal for those of you who are familiar with running but I haven't run anywhere since I was about 16 - That's 22 years ago!! I ran today, I started off with a pacey 4mph walk, started jogging at 6mph just to see if I could which was a bit of a nice surprise, then I thought "why not?" and bumped it up to 8mph,…
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NSV - back creases!
I know it sounds a bit bizarre but I have hated my back creases on my sides under my bra for so long. Since I've been losing weight I keep checking in the mirror using another mirror to check if they have finally gone. Today is the day. I used to be so fat I had use talc after a bath to stop getting sore in those back…
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New Skills Required!
Okay - so where's the manual on how to react to loads more attention from blokes - I mean from zero when I was a heifer to daily looks and random chats with strangers. It's really caught me off guard and I'm acting like a shy 12 year old when it happens - Or I miss it completely and am informed afterwards, "did you…
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Stevia - I need advice
Hi folks, I've done my research and it appears to me that Stevia is the safest low-cal sweetener out there. My problem is how to get my hands on some. I've googled it but it all seems to be in the USA and takes months to be delivered. Has anyone else in the UK been able to get hold of some over here? - and what was your…
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Down day :-(
Just having the downest day - feel like I'm not getting to where I want to be soon enough and I've made more work for myself. I've lost 41lbs since Jan 11, using willpower and after a 5 month plateau now Dukan which is great. I'm about halfway on my journey to being healthy. But I'm just feeling so blue because I came back…
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Dukan
Has anyone else tried the Dukan Diet? Just to be clear - I know everyone is different and has to find the thing that works for them. So I never tell people what to try. I just wanted to share this with you I feel so lucky to have found this - it really works for me. I was 234lbs, lost 21lbs following MFP then hit a wall,…
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Just say no to Cardio!
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Low Carb Nutrition
Hope you find the following information useful: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Low Carb Nutrition by Charles Poliquin What are some advantages and disadvantages of a low carb nutrition approach? There are some many advantages to low carb nutrition, that is why I tend to use it in about 75% of my clients. But it is not…
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Low Carb Nutrition
Hope you find the following information useful: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Low Carb Nutrition by Charles Poliquin What are some advantages and disadvantages of a low carb nutrition approach? There are some many advantages to low carb nutrition, that is why I tend to use it in about 75% of my clients. But it is not…
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Low Carb Nutrition
Thought you might find this information useful: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Low Carb Nutrition by Charles Poliquin What are some advantages and disadvantages of a low carb nutrition approach? There are some many advantages to low carb nutrition, that is why I tend to use it in about 75% of my clients. But it is not…
