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By *utie91 OP Woman
over a year ago

Hitchin

So... having been wanting to loose weight for a while, but constantly loosing motivation, my mother has decided to give me motivation through bribery

So she's bribing me with an all expenses paid trip to New York .......... if I loose 8 stone... yes 8 stone! By December 2018

I know it's not weigh in Wednesday.... but My current weight is 19 stone .... or 121.2kg to be exact.

I do have a gym membership and am actually gonna try and use it... would probably be a good start.

I work shifts, so the hardest thing really is going to be regulating when I eat, as I arnt able to control that due to my job.. has anybody else tried to loose weight whilst working shifts? How successful was it?

I would appreciate any hints and tips along the way and the occasional bit of cheering on or a good spanking if I cheat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have you tried slimming world? It worked for me and still got to eat lots xx

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By *utie91 OP Woman
over a year ago

Hitchin

"Have you tried slimming world? It worked for me and still got to eat lots xx"

Tried it last year.. I lost a little, but due to my relationship breaking down I gave up (I know, stupid) but I do still use some of the recipes so really it's helped me to maintain... at least I haven't put anymore on lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I lost 3 stone after having my baby and stuck to the diet. Also joined a gym and hated it so do lots of walking with the dogs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Keto works for me, set meal times go out of the window naturally, as your appetite pretty much disappears. So general rule of thumb is simply "eat when hungry, stop when you're not".

Perfect for folk that work alot of hours, I'll often only need to eat twice a day

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

Just stop eating carbs. The gym may make you feel better and build muscle but exercise doesn't do much for weight loss, changing the way you eat does and unless you do that for the rest of your life, you will be fat again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Spot on, can't out train a poor diet

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By *utie91 OP Woman
over a year ago

Hitchin

I am going to change my diet... wasn't planning on exercise alone lol. And it's not as simple as cutting all carbs... due to my job I will still need some long releasing energy.. i.e. Carbs.... otherwise I will end up on the floor and be no use to anybody. So I can reduce carbs to low levels, but not remove, it wouldn't be safe

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By *sffWoman
over a year ago

belfast

I'm always torn on these threads... how about being happy and paying your own way to ny? I've been 4 times in last 10 years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My best mate has just lost 6 stone on Slimming World since the start of the year. I've known him 20 years and I'm in awe of his willpower as he's never been particularly active and he's a self-confessed chocaholic!

He told me he feels fantastic and from personal experience I know how shit I feel being overweight and really need to get my arse in gear because (regardless of what anyone says) it really ain't any fun getting out of breath walking up a single flight of stairs!

So purely based on the wonders it's worked for my mate I'll have to recommend Slimming World OP. Throw in a bit of exercise and I'm sure you'll hit that target. Good luck!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Getting a diet/gym buddy helps.I'm starting a gym with a friend thus week. It really does help as you compete and encourage each other x

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By *utie91 OP Woman
over a year ago

Hitchin

"I'm always torn on these threads... how about being happy and paying your own way to ny? I've been 4 times in last 10 years"

Lol.... tried that.. not working hahaha

I'm way to skint to realistically pay for it in the next 10yrs. Sooo yeah lol

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By *utie91 OP Woman
over a year ago

Hitchin

"My best mate has just lost 6 stone on Slimming World since the start of the year. I've known him 20 years and I'm in awe of his willpower as he's never been particularly active and he's a self-confessed chocaholic!

So purely based on the wonders it's worked for my mate I'll have to recommend Slimming World OP. Throw in a bit of exercise and I'm sure you'll hit that target. Good luck!

I can't afford to pay for slimming world.... more than skint right now. And unless I win the euro millions that ain't changing for the next 4 years lol

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By *utie91 OP Woman
over a year ago

Hitchin

"Getting a diet/gym buddy helps.I'm starting a gym with a friend thus week. It really does help as you compete and encourage each other x"

There are a couple of people at work who use the same gym as me, problem is because all our shifts are varied it's impossible to go together frequently, we are planning to try and do a couple of times a month together though... so that is kinda on the cards.

And I do have a diet buddy lol

Also have access to serveral people who will do me the odd bit off personal training for free, so that's cool.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's doable ... I lost 9st in 15 months without skimming clubs or promises of an amazing holiday!!!

Just focus on where you are yourself and it will all start to fall into place ... well it did for me anyway ... loads of luck xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh and by the way DON'T diet ... just reeducate yourself and your eating habits.

DIETS DO NOT WORK...

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Ive bn nifhtshift for 20yrs. I always eat 3 healthy meals a day and snack on fruit and yogurts. I also have a dog who i walk a good few miles with daily. Never bn a gym fan although do swim when i can. Why not take a naked pic of yourself once a fortnight and keep in a private album so u can view the changes in your bodyshape.

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By *eandluCouple
over a year ago

Thames Ditton

Google Skinny Sprinkles. It might be of help to you. It's got fantastic reviews.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh and by the way DON'T diet ... just reeducate yourself and your eating habits.

DIETS DO NOT WORK...

xx"

This!

I lost three stone last year and have kept it off, something I never thought I'd ever do after being overweight since childhood and trying numerous diets.

Clean eating is the key, particularly cutting out refined sugar. Take a look at Deliciously Ella and Livia's Kitchen blogs, loads of free recipes. I never limited anything I ate, ate as much as I liked of all the good foods but learned to stop when I was full. The first few days are tough because sugar is addictive and if you're used to having it, but once you're used to it you stop wanting it the same.

Also watch the documentary Fed Up on Netflix if you can - educational and eye opening, it was really the knowledge I got from that that fixed my resolve.

Good luck! - there's no such thing as willpower, just self-control, which everybody has the power to use!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've lost three stone so far with more to lose....I d*unk loads of water eat loads fruit and veg ,cut out sugar and bread but eat almost anything else I want ...just smaller portions and I allow myself treats along the way. I walk the dog a lot more...I go to gym but due to health only doing light exercise.also once you start losing don't give up if you have a bad week as it happens to everyone. Take pics before and along the way. Good luck hope you do it xx

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham

"So... having been wanting to loose weight for a while, but constantly loosing motivation, my mother has decided to give me motivation through bribery

So she's bribing me with an all expenses paid trip to New York .......... if I loose 8 stone... yes 8 stone! By December 2018

I know it's not weigh in Wednesday.... but My current weight is 19 stone .... or 121.2kg to be exact.

I do have a gym membership and am actually gonna try and use it... would probably be a good start.

I would appreciate any hints and tips along the way and the occasional bit of cheering on or a good spanking if I cheat.

I lost 1 1/2 stone in a couple of months , I ate food I enjoy but drastically cut down on carbs , it was actually easy

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

I've lost 15st in total to be where I am today (yes there more to loose but I'm getting there doesn't happen overnight) and I must say I don't think the holiday will provide much by way of motivation, you'll only succeed when you're in the right mind frame to do so, other wise the same old excuses you use not to make it work for you in the past will creep in, " I work shifts it's impossible to loose", "I need carbs" etc on this thread alone you're already rationalising yourself out of doing it (perhaps intentionally) and in my experience it's means aren't in the right mind to do it and you'll not succeed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"drastically cut down on carbs , it was actually easy"

This!

Huge part of my success - plus cutting carbs has tremendous health benefits too xx

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By *1funMan
over a year ago

Luton

First off - congratulations for doing it.

I am over weight and need the will power to do it.

I want to loose 4 stone I guess but need to get my head into it.

So go for it, we will all support you from here. And you can then look back at how you have changed in the near future.

I need the diet buddy like you have!

Really really good luck and we are all here for you xxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My advice? It needs to be a change of lifestyle. I know that phrase gets flung about a lot, but it's the key to success.

I don't eat diet food, I eat good fats, lots of veg, protein and even carbs. I work out regularly and cut down on sugar as much as possible. I allow myself a treat if I want it, usually on a Saturday.

Allow yourself to sometimes fail, it's going to happen, find some exercise that you enjoy and look into more nutritious alternatives of food that you like.

You have to do it for you though, no one else!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just stop eating carbs. The gym may make you feel better and build muscle but exercise doesn't do much for weight loss, changing the way you eat does and unless you do that for the rest of your life, you will be fat again."
Totally agree with this, I've lost 13 stone over the last 4 years through changing the way I eat...very little exercise and it's paid off from being a severely depressed dress size 26 to a more confident dress size 18... You've just got to persevere and stick with it to see the results and benefits

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"I am going to change my diet... wasn't planning on exercise alone lol. And it's not as simple as cutting all carbs... due to my job I will still need some long releasing energy.. i.e. Carbs.... otherwise I will end up on the floor and be no use to anybody. So I can reduce carbs to low levels, but not remove, it wouldn't be safe "

I've not eaten any for ten years and I've only just retired from being a Midwife working 13 hour shifts with no breaks.

It's a myth that human NEED carbs, they don't. We run on fat far more efficiently.

I lost and kept off 8 stones and I'm healthier at 56 than I was in my 30's

So much research out there to support it that countries are changing their dietary guidelines.

Being ruled by food and the need to eat just goes away.

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By *sffWoman
over a year ago

belfast

Good luck to OP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you already do a physically demanding job during the day then the gym might make you feel fitter if you can find the time yo go... but isn't going to help much with losing weight.

There are as many solutions as there are motivations but the only think that will help you lose the weight it's not trips to anywhere. .they are a bonus. It's that desire to do it for yourself and the resolve not to give up if you have a bad day. Just start again the next day.

And the only effective solution is our bluntly eat less.

I stopped eating potatoes crisps chocolate and bread and high fat foods. I walked or ran 6 to 10 mike a day. . Having dogs helps...

Carried on eating meats including bacon lol and fresh veggies...

In 8 months I lost 6 stone....and it's stayed lost because the changes I made are not a diet.. more a lifestyle.

If you think of it as a diet it's negative your denying yourself stuff... as soon as you do that you want that stuff more.

It's not a diet there is no denial and therefore no loss to crave...its just eat differently...and eat less.

Btw I see see thst fat guy every day when I look in a mirror...he may be gone but that image reminds you every day of what you achieve...

Good luck OP its not easy but if I can do it anyone can... I wish you every success..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

NEWSFLASH

Bread won't hurt you.

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By *lusive.UnicornWoman
over a year ago

Dungeonville

I've lost a stone and half since joining Fab 3 months ago.

Lots of sexercise has done it for me.. still eating the same as before if not more crap cos i'm often just grabbing something quickly or too tired to cook a proper meal lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I cant get over how much my girl eat, Its a lot more then I do and has lost 3 stone in 6 months she is on slimming world It working for her and she finds it easy.

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By *ervously excitedCouple
over a year ago

perranporth

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i work shifts but the nature of my job puts me off food so - good cereal and fruit breakfast - i eat a banana at some point of the working day and come home to home made soup - long hours and for those 3 days it suits me - other days i eat more but tends more to be a brunch and evening meal - im on the trying to lose a stone thread and have only lost 4 lbs in as many weeks - but im not overly bothered so its fine

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"NEWSFLASH

Bread won't hurt you."

Sadly, it does and the wealth of research and knowledge of human physiology supports that.

Have a look at the Chorleywood process.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Restrict you calorie intake, and cycle, a lot, it's easy on the joints and one if the most enjoyable forms of exercise. People seem to rave about cutting out carbs etc but I've never seen real gain when I've tried myself. Also cut out anything sugary (chocolate, sweets etc) as sugar is addictive and will make you crave. Focus your mind on the task and you will get there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

First of all good luck and do it for you not for anyone else or a holiday

Firstly no fad diets may lose it but will go back on just as fast

Drink a glass of water with squeezed lemon juice every morning it kick starts your metabolism

Drink plenty of water though out the day will help you feel full and u are less likely to snack

Always eat breakfast even if it's a piece of fruit or a few mixed nuts ect again will kick start your metabolism

Have largest meal in middle of your day (when ever this maybe with working shifts) gives you plenty of time to burn it's off

Try not to sleep until at least 2 hours after eating if can't be avoided make sure it's as light as possible

As soon as u feel full stop eating even if you only have a mouthful left trains ur body and mind not to eat unless ur hungry

Eat what you enjoy just eat less of it and look to see if you can find low calorie/fat version of it

No good eating food you are not enjoying or you will never stick to it

Buy smaller dinner plates the brain starts to tell you that you are full after one full plate of food no matter how big or small the plate is (ask anyone who runs a all you can eat restaurant and check out the size of their plates lol)

Sweets chocolate cake and all the good stuff (well bad) again if you try to cut it out totally you will never stick to it a little bit of what you like is fine just always stop at that little bit and when a treat becomes a treat and not a everyday thing it tastes so much sweeter take it from a reformed chocoholic as a teenager I ate at least 6 large chocolate bars a day now nothing compares to letting a square of dairy milk melt in my mouth (another good trick savour it just let it melt away)

That's all the tips I can think of right now x

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"Restrict you calorie intake, and cycle, a lot, it's easy on the joints and one if the most enjoyable forms of exercise. People seem to rave about cutting out carbs etc but I've never seen real gain when I've tried myself. Also cut out anything sugary (chocolate, sweets etc) as sugar is addictive and will make you crave. Focus your mind on the task and you will get there

Sugar is carbs and all carbs are converted to sugar.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sugar is carbs and all carbs are converted to sugar."

i remember this at school - if you get a chunk of bread and squash into a lump do it a few times then eat it - it tastes very sweet - always remembered that carbs turn into sugar since then - another piece of useless knowledge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"NEWSFLASH

Bread won't hurt you.

Sadly, it does and the wealth of research and knowledge of human physiology supports that.

Have a look at the Chorleywood process."

Speak to any qualified dietitian and they'll tell you the same.

However, different things work for different people. I get that.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

"NEWSFLASH

Bread won't hurt you.

Sadly, it does and the wealth of research and knowledge of human physiology supports that.

Have a look at the Chorleywood process.

Speak to any qualified dietitian and they'll tell you the same.

However, different things work for different people. I get that."

Actually, I'm entrenched in the food industry and the research of it. I'm also very clued up on physiology too and the dieticiands and nutritionists I know don't agree with you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

1. The Most important rule is to eat less calories then your body need during the day. You can eyeball how much you eat, or you can weigh what you eat. The more precise you are with weighing, the better results you'll get. With eyeballing it's hit and miss

2. Eat clean, meaning eat unprocessed food, cook everything from scratch etc. Cut sugars, especially processed sugars (sweets). Lots of vegetables, some fruits, but be careful, because fruits contain sugars.

3. Eating regularly is good, but not essential, as long as you stick to the above rules, you'll be fine

4. Avoid any 'fancy' diets (like keto etc). It's not because they're bad, it's because they're harder to start and maintain for total newbie. After a while, when you get familiar with how's your body responds to certain foods, give them a go if you like

5. Don't cut too much carbs, maintain good balance between proteins, carbs and fat

6. Good rule of thumb is to loose 1-2 lbs of body weight a week. More then that, it's probably just water.

7. Weigh yourself only once a week, preferably in the morning, on the empty stomach

8. Exercises help to loose weight, but are not essential. I'd say 80% of success is diet, 20% exercise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry to be blunt but that's rubbish.

Any calorie you put in your mouth is either used as energy or stored as fat. Protein and fat can, are and will be used to fuel you through any activity. Carbs, unfortunately due entirely to misunderstanding and miss information are actually "faster" than other food stuffs and infact turn your body into a battery in charge mode, where by you are already fully charged and need to use what you already have.

No such thing as an essential carbohydrate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry to be blunt but that's rubbish.

No such thing as an essential carbohydrate. "

Ain't that the truth

In the absence of carbs we use fat for fuel instead... at least 60% of my calories come from fat, sometimes more.

That's a scary concept for many, since fat has been demonised for so long... but that is now my energy source, not carbs

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"NEWSFLASH

Bread won't hurt you.

Sadly, it does and the wealth of research and knowledge of human physiology supports that.

Have a look at the Chorleywood process.

Speak to any qualified dietitian and they'll tell you the same.

However, different things work for different people. I get that.

Actually, I'm entrenched in the food industry and the research of it. I'm also very clued up on physiology too and the dieticiands and nutritionists I know don't agree with you.

My dietician told me to cut out bread years before I started my own healthy eating - as did one at Addenbrookes Hospital ... deffo ditch the bread!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry to be blunt but that's rubbish.

No such thing as an essential carbohydrate.

Ain't that the truth

In the absence of carbs we use fat for fuel instead... at least 60% of my calories come from fat, sometimes more.

That's a scary concept for many, since fat has been demonised for so long... but that is now my energy source, not carbs "

Dont get me wrong. They have their benefits it certain scenarios but if weight/fat loss is the ultimate goal, for the vast majority, they are at best going to hinder the process.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Indeed... carbs and sugar trigger an insulin response, most folk don't realise that it's a fat storage hormone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cutting out carbs can only be for the short term as carbs are necessary for energy. A healthy well balanced meal plan is the way forward, eat five small meals a day.

Brown rice is a good source of carbs, slow release energy.

You should consume complex carbs. But avoid sugary carbs such as crisps, biscuits, chocolate, fizzy drinks etc.

There is no quick fix for sustained weight loss.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There were shift workers in the SW group I was in a few years ago. For them advance prep was the key. Plan your meals, bag stuff up for the slow cooker, advance weigh breakfasts, box up your lunches in advance, cut up fruit and veg in advance and keep in separate pots in the fridge.

That separate prep one is a brilliant tip. When all you have to do is pour the fruit or veg into a bowl and eat there is absolutely no barrier to eating properly.

I'm joining my SW group tonight! Good luck to you in your slimming journey!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I lost 3 Stone in 3 months and a total of 4 1/2 stone in about 9 months. I didn't eat anything that was over 5% total fat, no more than 15g total fat per meal and no more than 45g per day. I found it very easy because I could still eat jelly sweets. You can still eat your carbs on that.

I now still lose weight slowly through just eliminating certain things like junk food takeaway, chocolate, sweets etc, but I can still have crisps/cake.

It depends on your personality, can you do moderation or like me have to do elimination?

I'm a food addict and can't eat the bad things in moderation, it's like telling an alcoholic to have 1 glass a day.

I wish you all the best and if you have any questions about the 5% thing you can pm me. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cutting out carbs can only be for the short term as carbs are necessary for energy. A healthy well balanced meal plan is the way forward, eat five small meals a day.

Brown rice is a good source of carbs, slow release energy.

You should consume complex carbs. But avoid sugary carbs such as crisps, biscuits, chocolate, fizzy drinks etc.

There is no quick fix for sustained weight loss.

No. They aren't.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Cutting out carbs can only be for the short term as carbs are necessary for energy. A healthy well balanced meal plan is the way forward, eat five small meals a day.

Brown rice is a good source of carbs, slow release energy.

You should consume complex carbs. But avoid sugary carbs such as crisps, biscuits, chocolate, fizzy drinks etc.

There is no quick fix for sustained weight loss.

Carbs are not necessary and in some cases will prevent weightloss - checkout some of the videos on the Diet Doctor website for very clear information.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Totally not neccesary, I run on less than 20g carbs a day, and that's just milk in coffee

Just have to eat alot of fat instead

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As for no sustained weight loss... 115lbs and counting

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cutting out carbs can only be for the short term as carbs are necessary for energy. A healthy well balanced meal plan is the way forward, eat five small meals a day.

Brown rice is a good source of carbs, slow release energy.

You should consume complex carbs. But avoid sugary carbs such as crisps, biscuits, chocolate, fizzy drinks etc.

There is no quick fix for sustained weight loss.

Carbs are not necessary and in some cases will prevent weightloss - checkout some of the videos on the Diet Doctor website for very clear information."

Spot on. I have been told by numerous medical professionals that carbs are rubbish and not necessary - although I was told an ice cream scoop size portion of potato with a cooked meal was ok!

PS. I used to inject for diabetes and since cutting out the carbs I no longer have to - reward enough in itself to keep at it!

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Cutting out carbs can only be for the short term as carbs are necessary for energy. A healthy well balanced meal plan is the way forward, eat five small meals a day.

Brown rice is a good source of carbs, slow release energy.

You should consume complex carbs. But avoid sugary carbs such as crisps, biscuits, chocolate, fizzy drinks etc.

There is no quick fix for sustained weight loss.

Carbs are not necessary and in some cases will prevent weightloss - checkout some of the videos on the Diet Doctor website for very clear information.

Spot on. I have been told by numerous medical professionals that carbs are rubbish and not necessary - although I was told an ice cream scoop size portion of potato with a cooked meal was ok!

PS. I used to inject for diabetes and since cutting out the carbs I no longer have to - reward enough in itself to keep at it!

Yes, people who are NOT insulin resistant may do fine on carbs, but those who ARE insulin resistant will absolutely have to control them to make any progress.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Have you tried slimming world? It worked for me and still got to eat lots xx"

Slimming world my fave for that reason.never hungry cos I never stop eating on it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cutting out carbs can only be for the short term as carbs are necessary for energy. A healthy well balanced meal plan is the way forward, eat five small meals a day.

Brown rice is a good source of carbs, slow release energy.

You should consume complex carbs. But avoid sugary carbs such as crisps, biscuits, chocolate, fizzy drinks etc.

There is no quick fix for sustained weight loss.

Carbs are not necessary and in some cases will prevent weightloss - checkout some of the videos on the Diet Doctor website for very clear information.

Spot on. I have been told by numerous medical professionals that carbs are rubbish and not necessary - although I was told an ice cream scoop size portion of potato with a cooked meal was ok!

PS. I used to inject for diabetes and since cutting out the carbs I no longer have to - reward enough in itself to keep at it!

Yes, people who are NOT insulin resistant may do fine on carbs, but those who ARE insulin resistant will absolutely have to control them to make any progress."

Sorry you're wrong here - I was given the same advice many times LONG before a diabetes diagnosis ... carbs are bad for EVERYONE

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

I need to get back on the keto bandwagon - I have a feeling I might be becoming gluten intolerant too, I suspect I get an allergic addiction to bread/flour products.

I think I need to try some diet doc recipes to help me go cold turkey - they have loads of 'bread' substitutes made from almond flour, egg and psyllium......

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By *utie91 OP Woman
over a year ago

Hitchin

Ok... think I need to clarify a few things

Firstly.... I do want to do it for me anyway... hence why I have been trying over the past year or so.

When I did slimming world I lost a little bit and have kept it off.

Earlier this year I started going the gym properly and lost 10kg. I have put 3kg of that back on, but have maintained then for the past 3 months.

I don't eat bread.... stopped bread about 4 years ago, I just don't see the point in buying it lol

I have already increased my water intake... and I'm suffering today because of it... it's really not convenient need a wee every 20mins in my job... I work for the ambulance service lol

But I have done it and am going to continue with the water and hope it settles down

I'm currently making some gradual changes as I can't just cut everything in one go as I will end up collapsing at work... and im not ment to be the one that is the patient.

I will be picking up the gym again when I can. I'm just working a lot of shifts ATM and I need the sleep too... yes I know that getting fitter and generally healthier will help with my tiredness, but right now I need to get some sleep or I will end up crashing the car.

And I can't get a dog, for all you dog walkers... I live in a flatshare haha

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Cutting out carbs can only be for the short term as carbs are necessary for energy. A healthy well balanced meal plan is the way forward, eat five small meals a day.

Brown rice is a good source of carbs, slow release energy.

You should consume complex carbs. But avoid sugary carbs such as crisps, biscuits, chocolate, fizzy drinks etc.

There is no quick fix for sustained weight loss.

Carbs are not necessary and in some cases will prevent weightloss - checkout some of the videos on the Diet Doctor website for very clear information.

Spot on. I have been told by numerous medical professionals that carbs are rubbish and not necessary - although I was told an ice cream scoop size portion of potato with a cooked meal was ok!

PS. I used to inject for diabetes and since cutting out the carbs I no longer have to - reward enough in itself to keep at it!

Yes, people who are NOT insulin resistant may do fine on carbs, but those who ARE insulin resistant will absolutely have to control them to make any progress.

Sorry you're wrong here - I was given the same advice many times LONG before a diabetes diagnosis ... carbs are bad for EVERYONE "

Sorry no, some people cope with them perfectly well and never become ill. The average skinny chinaman living on a bowl of rice and some veggies has been healthy for thousands of years.

People can be insulin resist for many years before there is any inkling of diabetes, and there are many reasons why people in the western world are becoming increasingly insulin resistant, and some may not be connection to diet.

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By *he Happy ManMan
over a year ago

Merseyside

"So... having been wanting to loose weight for a while, but constantly loosing motivation, my mother has decided to give me motivation through bribery

So she's bribing me with an all expenses paid trip to New York .......... if I loose 8 stone... yes 8 stone! By December 2018

I know it's not weigh in Wednesday.... but My current weight is 19 stone .... or 121.2kg to be exact.

I do have a gym membership and am actually gonna try and use it... would probably be a good start.

I would appreciate any hints and tips along the way and the occasional bit of cheering on or a good spanking if I cheat.

Google EFT. EFT = Emotional Freedom Technique. It is easy to learn and brilliant for weight loss.

I am trained in EFT. If you have any questions email me.

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ok... think I need to clarify a few things

Firstly.... I do want to do it for me anyway... hence why I have been trying over the past year or so.

When I did slimming world I lost a little bit and have kept it off.

Earlier this year I started going the gym properly and lost 10kg. I have put 3kg of that back on, but have maintained then for the past 3 months.

I don't eat bread.... stopped bread about 4 years ago, I just don't see the point in buying it lol

I have already increased my water intake... and I'm suffering today because of it... it's really not convenient need a wee every 20mins in my job... I work for the ambulance service lol

But I have done it and am going to continue with the water and hope it settles down

I'm currently making some gradual changes as I can't just cut everything in one go as I will end up collapsing at work... and im not ment to be the one that is the patient.

And I can't get a dog, for all you dog walkers... I live in a flatshare haha "

You go girl