Sorry, haven't been on this thread much.
The ONLY way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories that you burn. That is the law of thermodynamics. Whether that be through a ‘diet’ that unbeknown you puts you in a calorie deficit, or by actually counting the calories (using an app, maybe) Or upping your exercise, the best way is one that you can stick to, but if you are not burning more calories than you are eating you will NEVER lose weight, no matter what method you use.
All of the above.
Agree with this! Bags of toffee Popcorn are like 100 cal make A nice treat too and Aldi do a really nice dark chocolate and salted caramel bar (set of 5 mini ) for 135 calories which I put in the fridge so it takes longer to eat! I have put curly wurly in the freezer before so they are like ice cream too! X
Ah I’ve been here... still kind of here. If you’ve done sw before maybe look there for meal ideas. I know people don’t like sw but I do find some of their main meals really nice it’s just the whole synning healthy stuff etc. I always found I’d save my syns and eat them at night even if I wasn’t hungry. But I do still eat lots if their meals because I do enjoy them.Hi, I've just come across this thread and reading the posts has definitely helped already, so thanks everyone!!
I am an ex SWer (lost 3stone on and off over the last 8 years) but I've now put on so much weight I am the heaviest I've ever been and just feeling so down and uncomfortable, hate how I look in everything and don't like having any photos taken of me, my plan was to lose weight during lockdown as my BMI is high and I had to self isolate for 12 weeks works orders which was so embarrassing
I need to lose the weight I know I do, I'm a size 18 on top and 20 on bottom and hate it, before my biggest was a 16 so I feel like I've hit rock bottom now. I used to love going to spinning classes and the gym but now I feel too embarrassed to even be seen in gym gear as I am so unfit it's tough.
I have started calorie counting and have lost 8lbs but I'm struggling with meal ideas, sorry for this being such a long post but I'm hoping some of you could offer some advice as to what your favourite meals are please? Anything would be a help from breakfast, lunch and dinner! I don't have access to a kitchen in work as I am out and about every day so that's where I struggle too, it's so hard!
Once again, sorry for the longest post ever but I'm a girl who's desperately in need of a helping hand
Not ever tried exante before but my only comment from a general perspective is I wouldn't have grapes. They are incredibly high in sugars (one of the worst) and so calorie wise will be higher. The strawberries and melon are great. Apple is ok.
I didn’t think you were mean to have any snacks? The idea of shakes plans is to achieve ketosis and fruit will take you out of that because of the carbs in them.
Did you get an ebook via email? It lists what you can and can’t have and to be honest it’s not very clear on how to incorporate permitted foods and it didn’t include any fruit. The 800 plan is 3 meal replacements plus a meal of a protein consisting 200 calories. The book goes on to list permitted veg and condiments but doesn’t actually say how to incorporate these - surely they take you over 800 calories?! I’m on my 7th week and began with 3 meal replacements, and meal with protein such as eggs, salmon or chicken then some salad or veg based on their ebook. Has worked so far, am down 13lbs. About halfway through I dropped down to 2 meal replacements and a meal, I would say start with 3 to begin with so it’s not too much of a shock. And don’t forget plenty of water! Good luck
I had the implant for 8 years, was hoping that was the cause of my weight but unfortunately it wasn’t, I didn’t lose anything after coming off
I’m going back on it soonI was on the depo for over 2 years until the start of the year. I didn't lose any weight just coming off it. I gained almost 2 stone in them 2 years making my bmi overweight whereas before I started that I always maintained a healthy weight. Through diet and some exercise I've lost just over a stone of it since June
I’ve been on the depo for around 10 years and have put weight on since starting.
