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By *it-of-Alright OP Man over a year ago

South west

Hey guys, first of all, well done for taking the brave step to lose some timber. I lost 4st in the last lockdown mainly because I needed structure or would have bummed around all day. I found it easier by doing the little but often approach really helped, instead of doing an hour which nearly kills you, do 5 minutes here, 10 minutes there, cardio, weights, running up and down the stairs. Dont be too anal about what you eat, just cut it down and I promise you the weight falls off. I found the first month I didn't notice (apart from the scales) 2nd month others noticed, and the 3rd month, couldn't believe what I saw tbh, looked like I was looking at someone else in the mirror. So please stick with it, it's an amazing feeling when you reach your goal

xx feel free to message if you need any encouragement or tips. Wish I had 5hat when I did it

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By *it-of-Alright OP Man over a year ago

South west

That* lol

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By *ablo minibar123Woman over a year ago

Not sure I could honestly cut down portions much more, think my weight is being pretty stubborn

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

I need to drop a mere five stone for health reasons so on Saturday I had an injection that is suppose to surpress your hunger thus helping you loose at least 10% of your body weight which is going to be fun but the side effects are rotten!!!!!

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

"I need to drop a mere five stone for health reasons so on Saturday I had an injection that is suppose to surpress your hunger thus helping you loose at least 10% of your body weight which is going to be fun but the side effects are rotten!!!!!

Is that a weekly jab?

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

I was prescribed a medication to help me lose weight. The side effects were terrible and i didn't lose any weight !!!!

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By *lixir of lifeMan over a year ago

knob Creek

Please be careful when loosing weight ..

Balanced small snacks every two and a half hours and atleast 4 litres of water a day ..

Read food labels and educate yourself about nutrition..

So many make up excuses about not been able to loose weight, that’s simply not true ..

Find a good nutritionist and gain knowledge..

And don’t be in a hurry..

Start now and feel great this summer ..

Plus the health benefits are brilliant..

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

Is that a weekly jab?"

Yep

Same time weekly and it’s taken a day to kick in and today I’ve missed breakfast and lunch and no snacks.

Just happened to see a article Friday morning and had a appointment with my specialist Friday lunch time and she prescribed it for me so I live in hope.

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By *it-of-Alright OP Man over a year ago

South west

Injections, tablets etc really aren't the answer. Eat less and do more, physics prove this. I ate between 10am - 6pm. This really helped. Extemd that walk, go up and down the stairs. It all adds up.

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

I was prescribed a medication to help me lose weight. The side effects were terrible and i didn't lose any weight !!!!"

I feel your pain on that one as I had a terrible night feeling sick and full of gas but it’s eased off now thankfully.

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

Is that a weekly jab?

Yep

Same time weekly and it’s taken a day to kick in and today I’ve missed breakfast and lunch and no snacks.

Just happened to see a article Friday morning and had a appointment with my specialist Friday lunch time and she prescribed it for me so I live in hope.

I'm on an injection that is weekly for a medical condition that has a side effect of helping me lose weight.

Ot Is helpful and it has helped control my condition plus like I said a side effect if I've lost 7 pounds without even trying to be honest.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions about it.

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By *lixir of lifeMan over a year ago

knob Creek

"Injections, tablets etc really aren't the answer. Eat less and do more, physics prove this. I ate between 10am - 6pm. This really helped. Extemd that walk, go up and down the stairs. It all adds up.

This exactly..

There’s no easy way to a healthier life ..

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

"Injections, tablets etc really aren't the answer. Eat less and do more, physics prove this. I ate between 10am - 6pm. This really helped. Extemd that walk, go up and down the stairs. It all adds up.

Whilst I appreciate you are trying to be helpful people have been prescribed things by their doctor and I don't think it's helpful to suggest people shouldn't be taking medication.

I take medication for an underlining health condition and the side effect is weight loss so should I not take it?

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

I was prescribed a medication to help me lose weight. The side effects were terrible and i didn't lose any weight !!!!

I feel your pain on that one as I had a terrible night feeling sick and full of gas but it’s eased off now thankfully.

Unfortunately that will be an ongoing side effect but it is worth it.

Plenty of water helps and If you feel nausea peppermint tea really helped me with the symptoms.

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By *lixir of lifeMan over a year ago

knob Creek

Is that a weekly jab?

Yep

Same time weekly and it’s taken a day to kick in and today I’ve missed breakfast and lunch and no snacks.

Just happened to see a article Friday morning and had a appointment with my specialist Friday lunch time and she prescribed it for me so I live in hope.

Are you taking nutrition advice?

Missing meals, especially breakfast is a bad thing to do ..

Trust me it’s my job ..

Eating small and often is the only answer..

No health professional anywhere will tell you to skip meals ..

Snacks are good too ..

But the right kind

Your blood sugars will be all over the place and could cause type 2 diabetes..

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

"Injections, tablets etc really aren't the answer. Eat less and do more, physics prove this. I ate between 10am - 6pm. This really helped. Extemd that walk, go up and down the stairs. It all adds up.

Ha ha cheers for that advice Dr Class but alas being so ill I’d rather take the specialist advice and hopefully in six months I will indeed be able to walk more than the ten steps I can walk now and indeed be able to climb the stairs without collapsing due to not being able to breathe.

We are all different and what works for one person may not work for another but power to your elbow for finding some thing that works for you.

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

Is that a weekly jab?

Yep

Same time weekly and it’s taken a day to kick in and today I’ve missed breakfast and lunch and no snacks.

Just happened to see a article Friday morning and had a appointment with my specialist Friday lunch time and she prescribed it for me so I live in hope.

I'm on an injection that is weekly for a medical condition that has a side effect of helping me lose weight.

Ot Is helpful and it has helped control my condition plus like I said a side effect if I've lost 7 pounds without even trying to be honest.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions about it. "

Type 2 diabetes ?????

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

Is that a weekly jab?

Yep

Same time weekly and it’s taken a day to kick in and today I’ve missed breakfast and lunch and no snacks.

Just happened to see a article Friday morning and had a appointment with my specialist Friday lunch time and she prescribed it for me so I live in hope.

I'm on an injection that is weekly for a medical condition that has a side effect of helping me lose weight.

Ot Is helpful and it has helped control my condition plus like I said a side effect if I've lost 7 pounds without even trying to be honest.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions about it.

Type 2 diabetes ?????

No I am one of the 5% of the population with diabetes that has the 1 in between it is often referrred to as type 1.5.

Iv had it since my late teens.

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By *lixir of lifeMan over a year ago

knob Creek

Is that a weekly jab?

Yep

Same time weekly and it’s taken a day to kick in and today I’ve missed breakfast and lunch and no snacks.

Just happened to see a article Friday morning and had a appointment with my specialist Friday lunch time and she prescribed it for me so I live in hope.

I'm on an injection that is weekly for a medical condition that has a side effect of helping me lose weight.

Ot Is helpful and it has helped control my condition plus like I said a side effect if I've lost 7 pounds without even trying to be honest.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions about it.

Type 2 diabetes ?????

Eating regularly keeps your blood sugars on an even keel..

Which is good

Missing meals means your sugar levels drop massively and then spike when you eat ..

Unbalanced sugar levels is basically diabetes..

So small meals and snack every two and a half hours and lots of water ..

Weight will come off I promise..

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

Is that a weekly jab?

Yep

Same time weekly and it’s taken a day to kick in and today I’ve missed breakfast and lunch and no snacks.

Just happened to see a article Friday morning and had a appointment with my specialist Friday lunch time and she prescribed it for me so I live in hope.

I'm on an injection that is weekly for a medical condition that has a side effect of helping me lose weight.

Ot Is helpful and it has helped control my condition plus like I said a side effect if I've lost 7 pounds without even trying to be honest.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions about it.

Type 2 diabetes ?????

No I am one of the 5% of the population with diabetes that has the 1 in between it is often referrred to as type 1.5.

Iv had it since my late teens.

Its medical term is

Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adulthood(LADA)

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

Is that a weekly jab?

Yep

Same time weekly and it’s taken a day to kick in and today I’ve missed breakfast and lunch and no snacks.

Just happened to see a article Friday morning and had a appointment with my specialist Friday lunch time and she prescribed it for me so I live in hope.

I'm on an injection that is weekly for a medical condition that has a side effect of helping me lose weight.

Ot Is helpful and it has helped control my condition plus like I said a side effect if I've lost 7 pounds without even trying to be honest.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions about it.

Type 2 diabetes ?????

No I am one of the 5% of the population with diabetes that has the 1 in between it is often referrred to as type 1.5.

Iv had it since my late teens.

I’ve never heard of that one which makes you Uber cool and in the cool kids club!!!!!

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

Is that a weekly jab?

Yep

Same time weekly and it’s taken a day to kick in and today I’ve missed breakfast and lunch and no snacks.

Just happened to see a article Friday morning and had a appointment with my specialist Friday lunch time and she prescribed it for me so I live in hope.

I'm on an injection that is weekly for a medical condition that has a side effect of helping me lose weight.

Ot Is helpful and it has helped control my condition plus like I said a side effect if I've lost 7 pounds without even trying to be honest.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions about it.

Type 2 diabetes ?????

Eating regularly keeps your blood sugars on an even keel..

Which is good

Missing meals means your sugar levels drop massively and then spike when you eat ..

Unbalanced sugar levels is basically diabetes..

So small meals and snack every two and a half hours and lots of water ..

Weight will come off I promise.."

The reason they have shipped these meals is because the 1st week you take the medication it makes you feel poorly and suppresses your appetite drastically but that side effect does wear off and the advice is to eat little and often.

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

Is that a weekly jab?

Yep

Same time weekly and it’s taken a day to kick in and today I’ve missed breakfast and lunch and no snacks.

Just happened to see a article Friday morning and had a appointment with my specialist Friday lunch time and she prescribed it for me so I live in hope.

I'm on an injection that is weekly for a medical condition that has a side effect of helping me lose weight.

Ot Is helpful and it has helped control my condition plus like I said a side effect if I've lost 7 pounds without even trying to be honest.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions about it.

Type 2 diabetes ?????

No I am one of the 5% of the population with diabetes that has the 1 in between it is often referrred to as type 1.5.

Iv had it since my late teens.

I’ve never heard of that one which makes you Uber cool and in the cool kids club!!!!!

I had never heard of it until I was diagnosed with it.

My sister has it too so it is often genetic.

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By *acey_RedWoman over a year ago

Liverpool

With all due respect guys, I'm glad that you've found what has worked for you but as someone who has spent 5 years losing about 3 stone, it's been a hard slog, especially as I have estrogen dominance connected to endometriosis. I want to lose about another 6-8 pounds and its a killer. Losing weight can be quite different for men and women as we have a hormonal disadvantage both for fat loss and muscle gain and I get so tired of hearing "just eat less" as it gets harder and harder to do so and remain healthy.

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

"With all due respect guys, I'm glad that you've found what has worked for you but as someone who has spent 5 years losing about 3 stone, it's been a hard slog, especially as I have estrogen dominance connected to endometriosis. I want to lose about another 6-8 pounds and its a killer. Losing weight can be quite different for men and women as we have a hormonal disadvantage both for fat loss and muscle gain and I get so tired of hearing "just eat less" as it gets harder and harder to do so and remain healthy. "

That is very true about the difference for men and women because I know that when I have joined slimming world in the past and couples have joined, The 1st thing the consultant tells them is the man will almost certainly lose weight quicker than the women even if they are eating the same undoing the same excercise.

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

Is that a weekly jab?

Yep

Same time weekly and it’s taken a day to kick in and today I’ve missed breakfast and lunch and no snacks.

Just happened to see a article Friday morning and had a appointment with my specialist Friday lunch time and she prescribed it for me so I live in hope.

I'm on an injection that is weekly for a medical condition that has a side effect of helping me lose weight.

Ot Is helpful and it has helped control my condition plus like I said a side effect if I've lost 7 pounds without even trying to be honest.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions about it.

Type 2 diabetes ?????

Eating regularly keeps your blood sugars on an even keel..

Which is good

Missing meals means your sugar levels drop massively and then spike when you eat ..

Unbalanced sugar levels is basically diabetes..

So small meals and snack every two and a half hours and lots of water ..

Weight will come off I promise.."

Yes personally I’m aware of how diabetis work having been a type 1 for 23 years and when I say I skipped breakfast I mean I didn’t have a fat croissant and Ham and bread and butter but just had a banana after my morning injection and for lunch I skipped a kebab for a biscuit and cup of tea.

Your advice is indeed very sound and I’m in awe of people that know their stuff!!!

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

As the op has said loosing weight if you can is the best thing you can do to live and enjoy your best life and personality I put on a stone in the first lockdown and it’s fucked my health completely as my poor little heart just can’t cope making the simplest of tasks daunting.

Best of luck everyone.

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By *obajxMan over a year ago

Cheshire

Drink water if you feel hungry between meals

Try to walk as much as you can

If you're going to snack, make sure it's fruit or raw carrots

And try to eat meals that are slow release carbs such as porridge, brown bread, brown rice

But the most important thing is walking and raising your heart rate

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

"Drink water if you feel hungry between meals

Try to walk as much as you can

If you're going to snack, make sure it's fruit or raw carrots

And try to eat meals that are slow release carbs such as porridge, brown bread, brown rice

But the most important thing is walking and raising your heart rate"

And if you have a partner in this lockdown cockdown lots of hot sweaty dirty sex!!!!

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By *not123Couple over a year ago

sp1

I'm doing intermittent fasting fast 18 hours with a 6 hour window to eat I've lost 4 lbs without missing out on things I like each week, plus good for your health

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By *alandNitaCouple over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Injections, tablets etc really aren't the answer. Eat less and do more, physics prove this. I ate between 10am - 6pm. This really helped. Extemd that walk, go up and down the stairs. It all adds up.

Physics is probably the only branch of science which doesn't come into the weight loss equation.

Whilst you are completely right about the "eat less & move more" concept, some people are just not able to do that and need a kick-start to get them to a point where they can exercise. Quick results which make a person feel more able to lose weight are a great motivator.

Cal

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

"Injections, tablets etc really aren't the answer. Eat less and do more, physics prove this. I ate between 10am - 6pm. This really helped. Extemd that walk, go up and down the stairs. It all adds up.

Oh if only it was that simple !!!! I was prescribed tablets because i had done all suggested and hadn't lost any weight.

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

I was prescribed a medication to help me lose weight. The side effects were terrible and i didn't lose any weight !!!!

I feel your pain on that one as I had a terrible night feeling sick and full of gas but it’s eased off now thankfully.

Good x

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

"Injections, tablets etc really aren't the answer. Eat less and do more, physics prove this. I ate between 10am - 6pm. This really helped. Extemd that walk, go up and down the stairs. It all adds up.

We are all different and what works for one person may not work for another but power to your elbow for finding some thing that works for you.

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

I agree

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

"Injections, tablets etc really aren't the answer. Eat less and do more, physics prove this. I ate between 10am - 6pm. This really helped. Extemd that walk, go up and down the stairs. It all adds up.

Physics is probably the only branch of science which doesn't come into the weight loss equation.

Cal"

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

For all those people giving advice to others without knowing their medical history or underlying health conditions... You can only share your own personal experience, or at best the advice which works for a typical 'textbook' person without any underlying conditions whatsoever.

Everyone else is best discussing the matter with their own medically trained GP.

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By *ersey GirlCouple over a year ago

Glasgow

Feel free to work out a plan for me

Used to go to the gym 6 times a week. Done 30% cardio 60% weight training 10% slam ball etc. Was getting into running. Got up to 15 mins at 5mph

Eating is mostly home cooked meals but like my fair share of junk food

I'm 5ft 7. Was 9.5 stone now 11. I was probably too thin at 9.5 but want to get to 10. I've done practically nothing the whole of lockdown although take the dog 1-2 hour walks daily but a slow pace

Eating and fitness plan would be great

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By *orthern StarsCouple over a year ago

Durham

My weight won't shift. I'm exercising daily with anywhere from a 500-1200 a day calorie deficit and it still isn't shifting very far at all.

I eat healthy and track all my food in an app.

It's extremely frustrating and upsetting.

I'm working so hard and not seeing the results.

Those who say it's easy to loose weight, must have some secret information because I am exercising and eating the right things and it isn't working.

Not.Happy.At.All.

Mrs

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
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East Sussex

"My weight won't shift. I'm exercising daily with anywhere from a 500-1200 a day calorie deficit and it still isn't shifting very far at all.

I eat healthy and track all my food in an app.

It's extremely frustrating and upsetting.

I'm working so hard and not seeing the results.

Those who say it's easy to loose weight, must have some secret information because I am exercising and eating the right things and it isn't working.

Not.Happy.At.All.

Mrs

Get your thyroid function tested.

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By *utterypopcornCouple over a year ago

oxford

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By *utterypopcornCouple over a year ago

oxford

"Hey guys, first of all, well done for taking the brave step to lose some timber. I lost 4st in the last lockdown mainly because I needed structure or would have bummed around all day. I found it easier by doing the little but often approach really helped, instead of doing an hour which nearly kills you, do 5 minutes here, 10 minutes there, cardio, weights, running up and down the stairs. Dont be too anal about what you eat, just cut it down and I promise you the weight falls off. I found the first month I didn't notice (apart from the scales) 2nd month others noticed, and the 3rd month, couldn't believe what I saw tbh, looked like I was looking at someone else in the mirror. So please stick with it, it's an amazing feeling when you reach your goal

xx feel free to message if you need any encouragement or tips. Wish I had 5hat when I did it

4 stone!!!! Wow good for you and you look incredible for it. A inspiration for us to keep going.

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By *orthern StarsCouple over a year ago

Durham

"My weight won't shift. I'm exercising daily with anywhere from a 500-1200 a day calorie deficit and it still isn't shifting very far at all.

I eat healthy and track all my food in an app.

It's extremely frustrating and upsetting.

I'm working so hard and not seeing the results.

Those who say it's easy to loose weight, must have some secret information because I am exercising and eating the right things and it isn't working.

Not.Happy.At.All.

Mrs

Get your thyroid function tested."

I take medication for it and its regularly checked so I know it can't be that but good idea thanks.

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

Is that a weekly jab?

Yep

Same time weekly and it’s taken a day to kick in and today I’ve missed breakfast and lunch and no snacks.

Just happened to see a article Friday morning and had a appointment with my specialist Friday lunch time and she prescribed it for me so I live in hope.

Are you taking nutrition advice?

Missing meals, especially breakfast is a bad thing to do ..

Trust me it’s my job ..

Eating small and often is the only answer..

No health professional anywhere will tell you to skip meals ..

Snacks are good too ..

But the right kind

Your blood sugars will be all over the place and could cause type 2 diabetes..

This is completely incorrect. It has been proven that fasting can reverse the onset of diabetes.

You don’t need to snack and eating every 2 1.2 hrs means your body is permanently digesting food. Having time away from digesting food allows the body to perform other important functions.

Fasting has been proven to lower blood sugars, cholesterol and blood pressure, decrease inflammation and weight.

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

Missing meals, especially breakfast is a bad thing to do ..

Trust me it’s my job ..

Eating small and often is the only answer..

I'm sorry but what you've written there is completely wrong.

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By *luebell888Woman over a year ago

Glasgowish

Missing meals, especially breakfast is a bad thing to do ..

Trust me it’s my job ..

Eating small and often is the only answer..

I'm sorry but what you've written there is completely wrong."

I have just had 2 slices of toast and jam. That is the first thing i have eaten since 2pm yesterday. I only eat when i am hungry. Going long spells without food is not doing me any harm and it allows me to eat what i want rather than counting calories.

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

"My weight won't shift. I'm exercising daily with anywhere from a 500-1200 a day calorie deficit and it still isn't shifting very far at all.

I eat healthy and track all my food in an app.

It's extremely frustrating and upsetting.

I'm working so hard and not seeing the results.

Those who say it's easy to loose weight, must have some secret information because I am exercising and eating the right things and it isn't working.

Not.Happy.At.All.

Mrs

Stop focusing on the scales. You are building up your muscles and I bet you have more stamina and have changed shape?

You are doing amazing xx

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

In my opinion all these faddy diets don't work.

You have to get the right balance of nutrition, exercise and well-being.

Imagine a 3 legged stool, if one leg is off balance the whole thing won't work.

Nutrition is a mindfield, and the best thing to do is change one thing at a time... So it becomes a habit.

When you go shopping just look at one item that you may purchase, read the information on the back, you'll be surprised.

OP is right about exercise, 10mins is better than no minute's, little and often. Before you know it you'll be doing more and feeling great.

It's also important to sit and read a book, or do whatever makes you feel good.

I'll stop my ramblings now and get back in my corner

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

"In my opinion all these faddy diets don't work.

You have to get the right balance of nutrition, exercise and well-being.

Imagine a 3 legged stool, if one leg is off balance the whole thing won't work.

Nutrition is a mindfield, and the best thing to do is change one thing at a time... So it becomes a habit.

When you go shopping just look at one item that you may purchase, read the information on the back, you'll be surprised.

OP is right about exercise, 10mins is better than no minute's, little and often. Before you know it you'll be doing more and feeling great.

It's also important to sit and read a book, or do whatever makes you feel good.

I'll stop my ramblings now and get back in my corner

You’re absolutely correct about fad diets, however intermittent fasting cannot be classed as faddy, as the health benefits and weight loss are proven.

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By *luebell888Woman over a year ago

Glasgowish

"In my opinion all these faddy diets don't work.

You have to get the right balance of nutrition, exercise and well-being.

Imagine a 3 legged stool, if one leg is off balance the whole thing won't work.

Nutrition is a mindfield, and the best thing to do is change one thing at a time... So it becomes a habit.

When you go shopping just look at one item that you may purchase, read the information on the back, you'll be surprised.

OP is right about exercise, 10mins is better than no minute's, little and often. Before you know it you'll be doing more and feeling great.

It's also important to sit and read a book, or do whatever makes you feel good.

I'll stop my ramblings now and get back in my corner

So many people do not read food labels which is a shame as they are there to help us.

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

"My weight won't shift. I'm exercising daily with anywhere from a 500-1200 a day calorie deficit and it still isn't shifting very far at all.

I eat healthy and track all my food in an app.

It's extremely frustrating and upsetting.

I'm working so hard and not seeing the results.

Those who say it's easy to loose weight, must have some secret information because I am exercising and eating the right things and it isn't working.

Not.Happy.At.All.

Mrs

Get your thyroid function tested.

I take medication for it and its regularly checked so I know it can't be that but good idea thanks."

So do I but over the course of about two years I slowly put on around one stone without changing anything about my diet or exercise, I'd never had this problem before. My gp said my thyroid function was borderline but didn't need treating. Eventually I saw a consultant in chemical pathology and metabolic medecine. She prescribed a tiny increase in levothyroxine which means taking different strengths on alternate days. She also recommended I cut down on carbs. This worked. I'm not saying this applies to you but gps are rubbish at dealing with hypothyroidism unless it's a text book case.

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By *orthern StarsCouple over a year ago

Durham

"My weight won't shift. I'm exercising daily with anywhere from a 500-1200 a day calorie deficit and it still isn't shifting very far at all.

I eat healthy and track all my food in an app.

It's extremely frustrating and upsetting.

I'm working so hard and not seeing the results.

Those who say it's easy to loose weight, must have some secret information because I am exercising and eating the right things and it isn't working.

Not.Happy.At.All.

Mrs

Get your thyroid function tested.

I take medication for it and its regularly checked so I know it can't be that but good idea thanks.

That's interesting. I do wonder about my GP sometimes. Maybe I need to be more persistent. They said I'm in the range that I need to be but I was wondering if I'm at the lower end of the range.

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
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East Sussex

"My weight won't shift. I'm exercising daily with anywhere from a 500-1200 a day calorie deficit and it still isn't shifting very far at all.

I eat healthy and track all my food in an app.

It's extremely frustrating and upsetting.

I'm working so hard and not seeing the results.

Those who say it's easy to loose weight, must have some secret information because I am exercising and eating the right things and it isn't working.

Not.Happy.At.All.

Mrs

Get your thyroid function tested.

I take medication for it and its regularly checked so I know it can't be that but good idea thanks.

That's interesting. I do wonder about my GP sometimes. Maybe I need to be more persistent. They said I'm in the range that I need to be but I was wondering if I'm at the lower end of the range."

I was 12.5 mg per day out. The difference it has made is startling. My weight, blood sugar and cholesterol has returned to normal. Because 25mg extra (minimum tablet size) was too much my gp washed his hands of me.

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