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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

Has anyone got any good tips for weight loss and sustainable weight balance? I've kind of done my own take on a diet and lost 5.5 lbs In a week.

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

Don't diet, make lifestyle changes

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

Its a permanent reduction in the amount of food you eat.

You can never cut it temporarily and go back unless you want to go back to the size you are/used to be.

Walking is shockingly good thouhh. If you can get to the sort of 10+ mile a day region weight starts melting off

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

5.5lb in a week is a lot. Be careful.

Unfortunately it is basically eat less, move more. How you manage that sustainably is fairly individual.

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

I don't eat a great deal contrary to belief. I do enjoy a drink though. I've cut out beer and I have noticed a reduction in swelling around the 'ned kelly' area.

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By *heffmMan
over a year ago

sheffield

stop eating so much

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I don't eat a great deal contrary to belief. I do enjoy a drink though. I've cut out beer and I have noticed a reduction in swelling around the 'ned kelly' area. "

Weight gain is caused by consuming more than you expend. The amount of food or drink is less relevant than calorie density.

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

"I don't eat a great deal contrary to belief. I do enjoy a drink though. I've cut out beer and I have noticed a reduction in swelling around the 'ned kelly' area. "

You are eating more than you need so easily more than 2500kcal.

Thsts not that kuch if what you eat is energy dense

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

"Don't diet, make lifestyle changes

She's right.

Unfortunately I can't do it

I've been on all the diets and I'm fatter than ever - diets don't work!

I make changes for a shirt time - tgen old ways creep back in and I put all the weight back on plus more.

I'm exhausted from it - I've been on a on off diet for 25yrs!

I'm going to try accepting my body shape

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

I'm not now. I would say that I'm not consuming half of that, and I do cycle to work. I am drinking a great deal of water at the moment.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I'm not now. I would say that I'm not consuming half of that, and I do cycle to work. I am drinking a great deal of water at the moment. "

Consuming too little also has risks.

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

A combination of some exercise and good diet. If you like beer try and avoid a lot of these new craft or ipa beers as they’re loaded with sugar

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By *oney to the beeWoman
over a year ago

Manchester

"Has anyone got any good tips for weight loss and sustainable weight balance? I've kind of done my own take on a diet and lost 5.5 lbs In a week. "

More exercise is probably the most effective thnig you can do as it will burn the calories off and combine it with weighing your food and just eating a little less. Good luck with it

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"Don't diet, make lifestyle changes

She's right.

Unfortunately I can't do it

I've been on all the diets and I'm fatter than ever - diets don't work!

I make changes for a shirt time - tgen old ways creep back in and I put all the weight back on plus more.

I'm exhausted from it - I've been on a on off diet for 25yrs!

I'm going to try accepting my body shape

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I don't want this body anymore this is the problem. I put it in this condition and now I want it out of it and quickly. The problem I had was that I couldn't see it happening.

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"A combination of some exercise and good diet. If you like beer try and avoid a lot of these new craft or ipa beers as they’re loaded with sugar"
I've stopped beer all together fella.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Rapid weight loss without medical supervision is a bad idea for a number of reasons, including the likelihood of regaining the weight.

I put on a stack of weight due to a medication I was on. It made me ravenously hungry no matter what I ate. It's depressing! But one foot in front of the other, upping my exercise and working on my diet, I've lost about half of it.

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"Has anyone got any good tips for weight loss and sustainable weight balance? I've kind of done my own take on a diet and lost 5.5 lbs In a week.

More exercise is probably the most effective thnig you can do as it will burn the calories off and combine it with weighing your food and just eating a little less. Good luck with it

thank you, I'm really trying to be positive and change my mind set. Changes in my approach to eating and alcohol are starting to change but it's bloody tough when you've been like it for so long. "

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By *entish79Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Don't diet, make lifestyle changes

This. ^

Walk a bit more if you can. Something like a Fitbit is a great motivator.

Weigh food out. Not necessarily everything, but carbs especially, so rice, pasta, potatoes.

Maybe use something like MyFitnessPal to me a food diary. It’s pretty easy once you get familiar with it, as you just scan in the bar codes of things with your phone’s camera.

Once you see a bit of weight come off and a downward trend on the graphs, that becomes a great motivator too.

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"Rapid weight loss without medical supervision is a bad idea for a number of reasons, including the likelihood of regaining the weight.

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By *ilkenWoman
over a year ago

Manchester

"I'm not now. I would say that I'm not consuming half of that, and I do cycle to work. I am drinking a great deal of water at the moment. "

Sounds like you are already making positive steps good luck to you

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

I'm not really the one to give diet tips.

But what I can try and advise you on. Is to make a sensible goal plan and stick to it. Be dedicated to it. Do you have a gym buddy/PT to help you achieve your goals.

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"Don't diet, make lifestyle changes

This. ^

Walk a bit more if you can. Something like a Fitbit is a great motivator.

Weigh food out. Not necessarily everything, but carbs especially, so rice, pasta, potatoes.

Maybe use something like MyFitnessPal to me a food diary. It’s pretty easy once you get familiar with it, as you just scan in the bar codes of things with your phone’s camera.

Once you see a bit of weight come off and a downward trend on the graphs, that becomes a great motivator too."
I've used mfp before when I was on slim fast and was training. I had to stop submitting my training as mfp wouldn't accept it, saying that my calorie intake was to low.

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"I'm not now. I would say that I'm not consuming half of that, and I do cycle to work. I am drinking a great deal of water at the moment.

Sounds like you are already making positive steps good luck to you

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many thanks, I'm going certainly try to keep it up.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Go look at advice on calorie intake and sensible deficits. Losing more than 1% of your weight in a week is generally regarded as extreme. Last month I lost a bit over half a stone (not including muscle mass gain) and was told to slow my roll.

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"I'm not really the one to give diet tips.

But what I can try and advise you on. Is to make a sensible goal plan and stick to it. Be dedicated to it. Do you have a gym buddy/PT to help you achieve your goals."
I don't have a gb at the moment. I find it difficult to get to the gym regularly due to work patterns and seeing my daughter. I will try to get there more, definitely as I'm getting more motivated.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I find lifting really motivating. Fat gets in the way of seeing my gainz

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"Go look at advice on calorie intake and sensible deficits. Losing more than 1% of your weight in a week is generally regarded as extreme. Last month I lost a bit over half a stone (not including muscle mass gain) and was told to slow my roll. "
I have actually had a text from my doctors surgery inviting me for an mot. I'll get some advice of of him hopefully. 1/2 a stone in a month? That in my eyes is fantastic, but I'm not a medical specialist.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Go look at advice on calorie intake and sensible deficits. Losing more than 1% of your weight in a week is generally regarded as extreme. Last month I lost a bit over half a stone (not including muscle mass gain) and was told to slow my roll. I have actually had a text from my doctors surgery inviting me for an mot. I'll get some advice of of him hopefully. 1/2 a stone in a month? That in my eyes is fantastic, but I'm not a medical specialist. "

It was dramatic, but it's too fast. Slow and steady is best.

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"Go look at advice on calorie intake and sensible deficits. Losing more than 1% of your weight in a week is generally regarded as extreme. Last month I lost a bit over half a stone (not including muscle mass gain) and was told to slow my roll. I have actually had a text from my doctors surgery inviting me for an mot. I'll get some advice of of him hopefully. 1/2 a stone in a month? That in my eyes is fantastic, but I'm not a medical specialist.

It was dramatic, but it's too fast. Slow and steady is best. "
and here's me hoping to drop around 20lbs in a month

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

My weight skyrocketed after a horrendous accident a while back. To this day I despise the body I have so I can empathise. I have tried numerous diets; keto, paleo, intermittent fasting, 5 and 2 but none have been as useful to me as changing my lifestyle, exercising more regular, a stubborn bastard PT who is excessively critical, my hatred of what I see in the mirror, returning to three different martial arts, cutting out sugar, monitoring carbs and making small home changes (smaller dinner plates sound stupid but excellent for portion control).

Started this 2 months back and have dropped 3 stone since. I'm still miles away from where I need to be, I dont know if I'll ever be satisfied, but I'm making gains, increasing strength and being optimistic about the future.

You are taking those steps mate and making those changes. Be kind to yourself and accept the gains you are making. Change will come dude. I have to believe that.

You seem like an awesome fella, hope all works well mate

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Go look at advice on calorie intake and sensible deficits. Losing more than 1% of your weight in a week is generally regarded as extreme. Last month I lost a bit over half a stone (not including muscle mass gain) and was told to slow my roll. I have actually had a text from my doctors surgery inviting me for an mot. I'll get some advice of of him hopefully. 1/2 a stone in a month? That in my eyes is fantastic, but I'm not a medical specialist.

It was dramatic, but it's too fast. Slow and steady is best. and here's me hoping to drop around 20lbs in a month

Don't do it. There are umpteen reputable resources out there as to why. 1-2lb a week generally.

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

Don't lose it too quick... Give your body time to get used to it... Other words it can cause problems like clicking hip syndrome because you've not given your waste time to adjust to it being smaller

..... Also cut anything starchy out your died... I've cut potatoes out of mine completely bar the odd one or two spicy crisps I enjoy as a treat ...

Without much exercise I've went from 23 stone to 16.9 in the space of 6 years. . I could lose more easily if I exercised ... Just I don't have the money to join up and go to gym all the time.

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

*diet

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

Simple science

Burn more calories than you take in = weight loss

You can follow what ever diet you want but a change of lifestyle is what is needed.

Diets are temporary but a change of lifestyle will keep the weight off.

This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself just make better choices

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By *talian PassionMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

No alcohol, no fried, no pasta, no pizza, no sweet and you will live 120 years

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

I have lost almost 9 stone in three years so I have done that journey. It’s tough, it requires sacrifices, dedication and mental strength, however everyone has it In them you just have to find what motivates you.

Good luck on your journey

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

Try slimming world. its a healthy eating plan . You can join online too. It works for me.

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"Don't lose it too quick... Give your body time to get used to it... Other words it can cause problems like clicking hip syndrome because you've not given your waste time to adjust to it being smaller

..... Also cut anything starchy out your died... I've cut potatoes out of mine completely bar the odd one or two spicy crisps I enjoy as a treat ...

Without much exercise I've went from 23 stone to 16.9 in the space of 6 years. . I could lose more easily if I exercised ... Just I don't have the money to join up and go to gym all the time.

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well done to you. The only thing I'm having carbs wise is pasta and more so wholemeal pasta.

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"Try slimming world. its a healthy eating plan . You can join online too. It works for me. "
the only thing with that is I can't get to the weigh-ins/ meetings due to work etc. Although I do my weigh-in at work.

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

Im on the new sea food diet...i eat everything i see.

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By *ancardiff7Man
over a year ago

Near Cowbridge

"No alcohol, no fried, no pasta, no pizza, no sweet and you will live 120 years"

But it will feel like 520 years!

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"No alcohol, no fried, no pasta, no pizza, no sweet and you will live 120 years

But it will feel like 520 years!"
great shout

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"Im on the new sea food diet...i eat everything i see."
it's not that new.

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

I find the my fitness pal app very useful, lets you easily keep track of what you are eating and helps you find a new set of foods that are healthier and less fattening.

I am currently trying carb cycling as i plateaud on weight loss, possibly due to my body going into starvation mode.

I have gone ftom 19st at new year to 17st6lb now using the app and walking 5k three times a week.

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

"I'm not now. I would say that I'm not consuming half of that, and I do cycle to work. I am drinking a great deal of water at the moment. "

If thats the case just keep doing what your doing till you plateau and weight is stable and then reduce again accordingly untill you are were you want to be.

I wouldn't freak out too much about all the "omg dont lose weight too fast!" Stuff as it will slow down as your bmr and intake balance out as your size reduces

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

Reduce carbs. Alcohol sugar and be more active

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

I struggled for years, it transpires due to portion control more than what I ate. I discovered that intermittent fasting suited my way of eating and lost 5st.

4 years later, I’m still in 32in jeans... even 30’s sometimes!

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

It's interesting to hear people different approach to it.

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

I like to diet. I eat x20 calories but I would suggest a keto diet it allows for 50g carbs, lots of vegetables, you have to be in a deficit and dont eat back the calories burnt cos it will help to reduce the deficit more.

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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster

"A combination of some exercise and good diet. If you like beer try and avoid a lot of these new craft or ipa beers as they’re loaded with sugar"

All alcohol is converted to sugar when it hits your liver..

Also remember it's not just how much you eat but what you eat. All i can suggest is make sure you are eating as clean as possible. Find healthy snacks you can enjoy. Make sure your meals are balanced, lots of veg and clean protein, lower carbs.

The info is out there.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

"Don't diet, make lifestyle changes

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By *s_bettyboopWoman
over a year ago

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"Try slimming world. its a healthy eating plan . You can join online too. It works for me. the only thing with that is I can't get to the weigh-ins/ meetings due to work etc. Although I do my weigh-in at work. "

If you join slimming world online you don't have to go to meetings, you weigh at home.

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

If you join slimming world online you don't have to go to meetings, you weigh at home. "

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

As many others have said, dieting isn't the answer as you end up putting it back on. Lifestyle changes and regular exercise will get you where you want to be.

I lost 2 1/2 stone a few years ago and have maintained my weight that way

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

"A combination of some exercise and good diet. If you like beer try and avoid a lot of these new craft or ipa beers as they’re loaded with sugar

All alcohol is converted to sugar when it hits your liver..

But theres far more sugar in beer than jist the fermented alcohol...theres actual sugar :p

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

80% of successful weight loss happens in the kitchen... I basically eat and drink whatever the hell I like but NEVER more than 1600 calories a day...

Today I’m sitting at 450kcals and intend to have a takeaway later

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

Fasting worked for me after having both kids. There's no magic in it, it's basically just creating a calorie deficit.

I skip breakfast most days, have fruit and a small salad for lunch and then fish or a veggie dinner. I try to eat between 12 and 6. Still have wine at the weekends but no fizzy drinks.

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"80% of successful weight loss happens in the kitchen... I basically eat and drink whatever the hell I like but NEVER more than 1600 calories a day...

Today I’m sitting at 450kcals and intend to have a takeaway later

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I thought you were going to say 450 cals for the whole day lol

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

I find I only lose weight nicely when I adjust my lifestyle. I've always exercised (but that don't cut the mustard alone when you have a decadent diet). But a good mix of exercise, better (but not nessersarly less tasty or pricy) food choices, less booze and plenty of water. Plus just showing a little restraint and staying out of the buffet restaurants also helps in my experience. The weight can come nicely down without going too extreme or reducing your quality of life. In not skinny, nor would I ever want to be but feeling healthy and energetic is important to me. I find when you simply look after yourself and live a bit better you feel better mentally and physically. As to all the fancy deits and programs I hear good claims but never done one so couldn't say.

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By *entish79Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Go look at advice on calorie intake and sensible deficits. Losing more than 1% of your weight in a week is generally regarded as extreme. Last month I lost a bit over half a stone (not including muscle mass gain) and was told to slow my roll. I have actually had a text from my doctors surgery inviting me for an mot. I'll get some advice of of him hopefully. 1/2 a stone in a month? That in my eyes is fantastic, but I'm not a medical specialist.

It was dramatic, but it's too fast. Slow and steady is best. and here's me hoping to drop around 20lbs in a month

I think the optimum is 1-2lbs a week. So half a stone is probably about the most you’d expect to healthily lose in a month. Although it can maybe come off s bit faster at the start, but then settle down a bit.

I had gradually put on weight, and when I started to really try to get it back down with FB/MFP, I lost about 30lbs in about five months. Once I got into it, keeping my food diary and trying to get my 10k steps most days, I was losing about 1.5lbs a week like clockwork.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I had half an eye on a programme about weight loss and obesity last night. The guy said that on average people eat 12 takeaways a month

. We don't eat 12 a year! Aside from anything else how do people afford 12 a month?

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

I’ve tried a few ‘fad’ diets over the years, I did the 5:2 diet before it got trendy and I lost loads of weight but didn’t keep it up.

I found one to work last year and that was counting how many calories using an app on my phone and it’s the only time I’ve still been able to eat pretty much everything I was but in moderation, it taught me smaller portions instead of ‘only eating this or that’, the only reason we stopped was because we moved and not having a kitchen of our own and having food thrown into the deal of us working here, once we take on more hours and we can have more control over the ordering etc we will get back on it.

Made a huge difference.

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

"I had half an eye on a programme about weight loss and obesity last night. The guy said that on average people eat 12 takeaways a month

. We don't eat 12 a year! Aside from anything else how do people afford 12 a month?"
12 take awaws a month!!!! I can afford it but wouldn't want to have that many, so there's a start!

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

Three weeks of my new regime down and I'm seeing a noticeable change.

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By *oastal1968Man
over a year ago

London

Move the fridge 5 miles away.....

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

I don't need to, but thanks for your advice.

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By *piritsonfabCouple
over a year ago

Nottingham

Id read "the obesity code" ...it's a bit of a heavy read, but it's bang up to date with all current research, which turns some traditional thinking on its head.

It's good to have proper information

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By *ikely lad OP Man
over a year ago

Hounslow

Thanks. I've found a system that works for me and I've managed to lose 6.5 kgs in 3 weeks

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