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Anyone lost weight by NOT counting calories?
As the title says really... Have any of you managed to lose weight without counting calories? I find that I'm really good at logging my calories for breakfast or lunch by just scanning what I eat, but then it all goes pear shaped when I'm cooking dinner. I get ratty having to chop and weigh everything down to peppers,…
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Over complicating weight loss...what worked for you?
I want to start losing weight but I feel so confused by all the dietary advice that seems to be out there these days - all the latest diet fads like no carb diets, harcombe diet, 5:2 diet, low GL diet etc etc... I always thought that as long as you ate healthily the majority of the time and followed a calorie restriction…
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A day in the life of 1400 cals a day...
Those of you who are on 1400 calories a day will you share an example of what a typical day is for you meal wise? How do you break it down and what do you typically eat? I am currently struggling on 1400 calories a day so I'm hoping this can help us all gain some ideas :) xx
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A quick question about baked oatmeal
I have seen a few recipes for baked oatmeal on pinterest that look really yummy for breakfast and I could adapt to make it nice and healthy. Thing is though it seems very similar to a flapjack which I don't really fancy for breakfast! We don't really have baked oatmeal in the UK so I don't really know what it is or if it…
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Anyone know of any good weight loss blogs?
I'm looking for a good weight loss blog, ideally written by a woman around my age (early 20's) that I can identify with and help spur me on in my weight loss. Something a bit funny would be great and before and after pictures! Anyone know any good ones? Thanks x
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How to you keep up the motivation to lose weight?
I have no problem GETTING the motivation to lose weight, every day I look in the mirror and tell myself I need to lose weight but it's keeping it up that's the problem for me. I always seem to give up after a couple of weeks :( I'm looking for some advice/tips or strategies on how to keep up the weight loss. So far I've…
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Low cal lunch ideas??
So... I'm after some ideas for low cal lunch as this seems to be where I go over the most! I tend to have sandwiches because they're easy for work but bread is so high in cals. Any ideas??
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Have your boobs shrunk since losing weight?
I was wondering if anyone's boobs have shrunk since losing weight? What bra size were you to begin with, how muchweight have you lost and what bra size are you now? I'm currently a 34DD and I'm paranoid I'm gonna be flat chested once I lose weight lol! xx
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Can someone explain BMR and TDEE to me in SIMPLE terms?
A friend of mine just told me about BMR and TDEE to lose weight but I am totally confused! Basically I want to know: 1) What is it and how does it benefit me? 2) How can I calculate it? 3) How do I know which one is accurate? I just did a BMR caculator and they came up with all different results with up to 150 calories…
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Pinterest Invite please?
Has anyone got pinterest? If so could you please send me and invite to x_freckles_x88@yahoo.co.uk so I can keep all my healthy recipes in one place?? I would love you forever :)
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Colmans season and shake bags...
Hi, Sorry if this seems like a bit of a dumb question but the calories printed on the packet for the colmans season and shake bag are these the calories just for the the seasoning or for the whole thing with chicken too? E.g. The rustic chicken bag states that it has 307 cal per 100g. The packet mix is 48g which is roughly…
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Weight watchers...?
Is anyone on here doing weight watchers? If so would you reccommend it? What are the good points and the bad points of weight watchers? Thanks!
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Anyone on here do weight watchers??
Is anyone on here doing weight watchers? If so would you reccommend it? What are the good points and the bad points of weight watchers? Thanks!
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Do your thighs rub together?
I am so sick of going through trousers like hot dinners because I have chubby thighs and they rub together. I wear trousers and eventually I end up with a hole where they have rubbed away at the fabric between my legs. I hate is 'cos it makes me me fat and huge. I am a uk size 14 at the moment, what size do I need to be to…
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DOMS - rest or run through the pain?
Basically I just went out for day 2 of my couch to 5k plan, but had to stop after my 2nd run as my legs just would not carry me any further. I did my day 1 last Thursday, and although it was tough I got through it and felt great afterwards. But today I just really struggled. My legs simply ached so much following my last…
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How has running helped you lose weight?
I have just started the couch to 5k programme and would love to know how running helped you shift the bulge, I would love some inspiration. Pics would be great too! x
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Do you eat back your exercise calories?
I've seen some people on here who 'eat back' the calories that they burn during exercise...call me stupid but doesn't this defy the whole point? Is there any logic or research behind doing this or any reason why people do it? For example, if you have 1400 calories a day then burn 200 swimming but eat them back (so you've…
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Will you check out my new blog?
Hi there, I have recently returned to MFP after a few months off and am determined to succeed this time! I have started a new blog and was wondering if anyone would be willing to read it and offer me some tips etc? I'm hoping that if people enjoy reading my blogs and offer some tips it will motivate me to do well! I enjoy…
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What gaves you the motivation to lose weight?
I am thinking of some idea's to help me get the motivation to lose weight, I was thinking of cutting some pictures out of magazines of clothes I'd love to wear if I had the figure, or celebs I'd like to look like... What helped motivate you??
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Anyone gone from a UK size 14/16 down to a size 10?
Hi, I am 5"3 and about a size 14 (depending on the shop I can be a size 12/14/16!) and would LOVE to be a size 10. Have any of you ladies done it? If so can you answer a few questions for me please? 1) How long did it take you? 2) How much weight did you have to lose to drop to a size 10? 3) What did you find gave you the…
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How can I get my chocolate hit without consuming loads of ca
Ok so I am a self confessed choco-holic. I have been known to eat chocolate for breakfast in the past! I find that after my evening meal I always crave chocolate pretty much straight away, but now that I'm trying to lose weight I wanna find some different ways to get that sweet fix without overloading on calories. Any…
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Are gyms worth the monthly membership costs??
basically, I'm thinking of joining a gym to help me lose weight but I don't know if its wirth paying thr monthly membership charges when I could just go and run around the local park or something... Thing is because I work for my local council (not directly but employed in a school) I get discount off our local leisure…
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Had to change my daily calorie intake...anyone else??
I have changed my goals so that I can have more calories each day. When I started I entered that I wanted to lose 2lbs a week but this gave me a daily calorie intake of only 1,200 which I've found a real struggle. I don't feel I could keep this up long term so I've changed my goals to lose 1lb a week so I now have a daily…
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Healthy weight range calculator
I've found a great little resource that calculates what your healthy weight range is for your height. You can esaily find BMI calculators and BMI charts on the net but its often hard to find your healthy weight range without having to squint at those charts and try and read it across!! Check this out, input your height and…
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Rate my weekly meal planner
I've just sat and made a meal planner for the week - what do you think?? Monday: Chicken tikka skewers, warm chappati and salad. Tuesday: Cod fillets with a lemon and parsley breadcrumb crust, summer greens and baby new potatoes. Wednesday: Rosemary chicken and roasted ratatouille one pot. Thursday: Chargrilled lean steak…
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What does it mean when people write 'bump' in a topic?
I keep reading topics where people have just written 'bump'. What does this mean and why do it??? I'm really confused lol! x
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Any girls late teens/20's from England??
I'm looking for friends around my age (23) to be friends and help motivate each other, swap meal idea's etc. Would love to meet fellow Brits and people from other countries would be lovely too, I love getting to know people and hearing how you've got on. Feeling a bit lonely at the moment as I have no friends on the site…
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Has anyone used BBC Good Food website for recipes?
I've just had a look at it and it's great as you can chose recipes then specify the calorie content etc and you can create a 'binder' to store all your favourite recipes. I feel so much better knowing I have now got a selection of recipes I can go to that are low calorie and won't ruin my diet! Feel free to see my binder:…
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Starting my new life as of 2mo! Help kickstart me??
I joined this site a couple of days ago but waited a couple of days to start as I knew I had a family BBQ and a pub lunch to contend with this weekend and wanted to start on a clean slate! I start 2mo and am going to try and plan out my meals tonight and go food shopping 2mo (day off work whoo! lol) and wanted some ideas…
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Anyone else on 1200 cals a day??
and if so how do you divide this up for the day? I.e. how many cals do you have for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks etc? x
