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I've given up on it. Whatever I do, I'm fat. I'm going with the dude from the gym the other day who said I'm strong. It's muscle 
The issues I have with eating at the moment mean it's frankly stupid to try counting too much. |
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By (user no longer on site) 29 weeks ago
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Used to calorie count when I was trying to put on weight to go from 55kg standard weight to 60kg
Needed about 2000+ a day then now I just keep eating the same and staying but fluctuate around 60kg |
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By (user no longer on site) 29 weeks ago
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Not religiously and I don't think I've ever calorie counted my food even though I think it might help in putting size on even though I try to watch what I eat. So far, I've just gone off the eye test and just eat a little less if I think I'm getting a bit pudgy. |
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By (user no longer on site) 29 weeks ago
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I track everything I eat.
I drink 3-5 L of water a day.
I do a minimum of 45 minutes of running a day lately, weight train 2-4 days a week, Pilates 1-2 days a week, and I try to walk everywhere instead of using escalators, lifts, etc.
One of the reasons I started HRT was because I gained a stone and no matter what I did I couldn’t shift it. I had weighed the same weight for all of my adult life so this was concerning. Since starting HRT, I’ve more than half the stone I gained last year, but I’ve also become hyper obsessed with my weight. In a not so healthy way. |
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Nope. I try not to be a dick about what I eat but that doesn't always work. After years of punishing my body to survive without food, I no longer deny myself anything and haven't weighed myself in over a year. It's a slippery slope that I've no interest in sliding back down. |
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I don't watch my weight per se (it doesn't fluctuate hugely) but I know when I'm a bit softer around the edges than other times (like now!).
I guess I try to track body fat percentage more than actual kilos, and will watch calories when I want to bring that down. I need to get back in that bandwagon now, but motivation is LOW. |
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By *lex46TV/TS 29 weeks ago
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I’m quite lucky, I weigh myself at least once a week, I’ve never counted calories. I never really need to go on diets although I did in my thirties as I put on quite a bit of weight.
I don’t watch what I eat, but do eat quite healthy plus the odd cake and ice cream. I currently weigh 60Kg , that’s my usual weight. |
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By (user no longer on site) 29 weeks ago
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"I don't watch my weight per se (it doesn't fluctuate hugely) but I know when I'm a bit softer around the edges than other times (like now!).
I guess I try to track body fat percentage more than actual kilos, and will watch calories when I want to bring that down. I need to get back in that bandwagon now, but motivation is LOW."
Are you me?  but seriously, I think I am sorting of in a middle ground where I need to decide if I want to do a full on bulk or just maintain what I have and lose some fat and potentially the little muscle I have. It's a fine balancing act! |
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"Yes currently trying my hardest to gain weight. Need about a stone and a half on
I need to lose a stone, so you could have mine if you like? "
Yes please if that's at all possible then I'm game for that. All my late teens and majority of my adult life I struggled to lose weight so had a gastric bypass, lost almost 13 stone, although last stone and a half was unintentional and now found out I got a pancreas problem where I can't digest protein fats or carbohydrate |
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I am pretty active and I have a regular/standard diet which means I know what food I need to eat to maintain the weight I want to.
I have gotten into the habit of weighing myself daily to record it in my health app and overtime that has taught me how changing the amount/what I eat and altering the amount/type of exercise I do impacts my health. It’s pretty cool when you can see those changes happening in the numbers in front of you a day or so later. |
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By *hagTonightMan 29 weeks ago
From the land of haribos. |
Yes. I do, my abs are my guide, here is how I see it, if I can see the details on my abs, that means I am eating the right amount, if they fade away. I know I eat too much and I adjust accordingly to eat less then  |
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By (user no longer on site) 29 weeks ago
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"Do you calorie count?
Try and eat less?
Diet?
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Intermittent Fasting 20/4 or One meal a day routine.
Sleep has also been big factor it big drops of weight.
Typically do Para-Triahtlons and manage through Intermittent fasting. Cardio doesn’t help me lose weight. |
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I need to increase my weight but it's so hard to do. I'm starting to wonder if I have a mini me inside me because those calories just seem to fucking disappear. I envy people that can gain weight by eating a small amount. |
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"I need to increase my weight but it's so hard to do. I'm starting to wonder if I have a mini me inside me because those calories just seem to fucking disappear. I envy people that can gain weight by eating a small amount. "
This is why I actually started weighing myself everyday - just to force myself to increase my intake. Protein and lifting weights was my answer. |
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By *a LunaWoman 29 weeks ago
South Wales |
Not anymore. I’m an apple shape so most of my weight is on my belly, so I probably should.
I try to watch how much sugar I have, and I walk/garden for exercise, but I’ve accepted I’m a big gal.
Having grown up with a mum who is always trying to lose weight/on a diet/took dodgy weight loss pills in the past, I’m kind of over it. |
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By *929Man 29 weeks ago
bedlington |
"I need to increase my weight but it's so hard to do. I'm starting to wonder if I have a mini me inside me because those calories just seem to fucking disappear. I envy people that can gain weight by eating a small amount. "
Try drinking some of your calories makes It loads easier
My favourite concoction Is
Pint of milk
100ml double cream
50g peanut butter
2 scoops protein powder
Mix in blender, has about 1360 calories in and takes under a minute to consume |
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Not particularly. Genrally my only policy on weight is the is a line I will not cross (which fairly generous). Any weight below that line I'm happy enough. But an important line for my health and because I don't want to buy a new wardrobe. If I encroach on this line it kicks my ass into action.
I've always exercised, for my mental health as much as anything. And when I get the training bug it logically follows that I lose weight. If more in appearance around my face and my mid section than in actual kg. I don't like to lose too much weight it doesn't suit me. So I don't diet and I don't run myself thin. If I'm training I prefer to bulk and convert bad kg's to better kg's rather than lose too much actual weight. |
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"I need to increase my weight but it's so hard to do. I'm starting to wonder if I have a mini me inside me because those calories just seem to fucking disappear. I envy people that can gain weight by eating a small amount.
Try drinking some of your calories makes It loads easier
My favourite concoction Is
Pint of milk
100ml double cream
50g peanut butter
2 scoops protein powder
Mix in blender, has about 1360 calories in and takes under a minute to consume"
You realise your body can only consume 25g of the same kind of protein in one sitting. So 50 grams of standard whey powder is pointless. One scoop will suffice |
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By *mily36CWoman 29 weeks ago
Bedford... (or anywhere beginning with B..!?) |
So if we all lived on the moon we'd all weigh nothing, right?
So it's about being at the size and shape you want ... and we all know a salad is 'healthier' than a takeaway, so you don't need the maths either really, right? |
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"So if we all lived on the moon we'd all weigh nothing, right?
So it's about being at the size and shape you want ... and we all know a salad is 'healthier' than a takeaway, so you don't need the maths either really, right?"
Depends what dressing you have on your salad and where your takeaway is from. |
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By *929Man 29 weeks ago
bedlington |
"I need to increase my weight but it's so hard to do. I'm starting to wonder if I have a mini me inside me because those calories just seem to fucking disappear. I envy people that can gain weight by eating a small amount.
Try drinking some of your calories makes It loads easier
My favourite concoction Is
Pint of milk
100ml double cream
50g peanut butter
2 scoops protein powder
Mix in blender, has about 1360 calories in and takes under a minute to consume
You realise your body can only consume 25g of the same kind of protein in one sitting. So 50 grams of standard whey powder is pointless. One scoop will suffice "
I’ve never believed the body only absorbing x amount of protein in one sitting to be true, more protein has always gave better results all my meals are 75-100 grams of protein |
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"I need to increase my weight but it's so hard to do. I'm starting to wonder if I have a mini me inside me because those calories just seem to fucking disappear. I envy people that can gain weight by eating a small amount.
Try drinking some of your calories makes It loads easier
My favourite concoction Is
Pint of milk
100ml double cream
50g peanut butter
2 scoops protein powder
Mix in blender, has about 1360 calories in and takes under a minute to consume
You realise your body can only consume 25g of the same kind of protein in one sitting. So 50 grams of standard whey powder is pointless. One scoop will suffice
I’ve never believed the body only absorbing x amount of protein in one sitting to be true, more protein has always gave better results all my meals are 75-100 grams of protein "
I agree , every body is different & the intensity of training really seems to affect what you can consume. Which is why I think your advice here is bad for that person, there body/lifestyle is very different to yours. |
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"Nope. I try not to be a dick about what I eat but that doesn't always work. After years of punishing my body to survive without food, I no longer deny myself anything and haven't weighed myself in over a year. It's a slippery slope that I've no interest in sliding back down. "
This  
We are living proof that recovery is possible though |
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"I need to increase my weight but it's so hard to do. I'm starting to wonder if I have a mini me inside me because those calories just seem to fucking disappear. I envy people that can gain weight by eating a small amount.
Try drinking some of your calories makes It loads easier
My favourite concoction Is
Pint of milk
100ml double cream
50g peanut butter
2 scoops protein powder
Mix in blender, has about 1360 calories in and takes under a minute to consume
You realise your body can only consume 25g of the same kind of protein in one sitting. So 50 grams of standard whey powder is pointless. One scoop will suffice "
That myth has been debunked many times. |
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"I need to increase my weight but it's so hard to do. I'm starting to wonder if I have a mini me inside me because those calories just seem to fucking disappear. I envy people that can gain weight by eating a small amount.
Try drinking some of your calories makes It loads easier
My favourite concoction Is
Pint of milk
100ml double cream
50g peanut butter
2 scoops protein powder
Mix in blender, has about 1360 calories in and takes under a minute to consume
You realise your body can only consume 25g of the same kind of protein in one sitting. So 50 grams of standard whey powder is pointless. One scoop will suffice
I’ve never believed the body only absorbing x amount of protein in one sitting to be true, more protein has always gave better results all my meals are 75-100 grams of protein
I agree , every body is different & the intensity of training really seems to affect what you can consume. Which is why I think your advice here is bad for that person, there body/lifestyle is very different to yours."
Data and reasserted is based on human physiology which isn’t variable between individuals. That’s why drugs work. We appreciate this clashes with bro science but that doesn’t change physiology. |
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"I need to increase my weight but it's so hard to do. I'm starting to wonder if I have a mini me inside me because those calories just seem to fucking disappear. I envy people that can gain weight by eating a small amount.
Try drinking some of your calories makes It loads easier
My favourite concoction Is
Pint of milk
100ml double cream
50g peanut butter
2 scoops protein powder
Mix in blender, has about 1360 calories in and takes under a minute to consume
You realise your body can only consume 25g of the same kind of protein in one sitting. So 50 grams of standard whey powder is pointless. One scoop will suffice
That myth has been debunked many times."
Myrh? It’s scientifically reproduced data. Data to the contrary is generally produced by studies funded by companies that sell health supplements. Hmm I wonder why that is??? |
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"I need to increase my weight but it's so hard to do. I'm starting to wonder if I have a mini me inside me because those calories just seem to fucking disappear. I envy people that can gain weight by eating a small amount.
Try drinking some of your calories makes It loads easier
My favourite concoction Is
Pint of milk
100ml double cream
50g peanut butter
2 scoops protein powder
Mix in blender, has about 1360 calories in and takes under a minute to consume
You realise your body can only consume 25g of the same kind of protein in one sitting. So 50 grams of standard whey powder is pointless. One scoop will suffice
That myth has been debunked many times.
Myrh? It’s scientifically reproduced data. Data to the contrary is generally produced by studies funded by companies that sell health supplements. Hmm I wonder why that is???"
Many studies to contradict it and many more examples in the real world of eating more protein and getting more gains. It’s not bro science if the results are there to back it up. |
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I don't calorie count or diet. I eat what I want within reason. I feel tired and sluggish if I eat crap, so try to eat well.
The only reason I watch my weight is to make sure I don't lose too much, as over the last couple of years it's become harder and harder to maintain it. |
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I don't count calories but I do control portion size and reduce more indulgent foods when I find my pants are getting tighter.
My weight does fluctuate a bit so I do try and eat well and get some exercise in when I cab.
I used to be alot stricter and train alot more but dont have the time or inclination for it anymore |
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By *929Man 29 weeks ago
bedlington |
"I need to increase my weight but it's so hard to do. I'm starting to wonder if I have a mini me inside me because those calories just seem to fucking disappear. I envy people that can gain weight by eating a small amount.
Try drinking some of your calories makes It loads easier
My favourite concoction Is
Pint of milk
100ml double cream
50g peanut butter
2 scoops protein powder
Mix in blender, has about 1360 calories in and takes under a minute to consume
You realise your body can only consume 25g of the same kind of protein in one sitting. So 50 grams of standard whey powder is pointless. One scoop will suffice
That myth has been debunked many times.
Myrh? It’s scientifically reproduced data. Data to the contrary is generally produced by studies funded by companies that sell health supplements. Hmm I wonder why that is???
Many studies to contradict it and many more examples in the real world of eating more protein and getting more gains. It’s not bro science if the results are there to back it up."
True mate the real life evidence is too much to ignore every big bodybuilder I know eats 300-500g of protein per day glad to hear some studies are now backing it up. |
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I don't step on the scales unless I have to, after my little ones I was back to my normal weight, changed meds and bam I've been shooting up since 😞.
I want to shift 2 stone at least, I watch what I eat but I will pick coffee over lunch which isn't ideal, my sugar cravings are crazy so again I'll swap a few sweets in place of a meal to keep the calories down but it isn't helping.
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Life is for living, not constantly watching scales unless for medical reasons of course. Otherwise everything in moderation is my motto and be realistic. I used to be very good by the way and you lot turned me into a raving cakemaniac. |
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Yes, at 5' 4" and weighing 11st 4lbs my BMI says I'm a fat bastard bordering on obese. One look at my very recent pics tells you differently (unblocking needed for some if interested  )
I like my chocolate and calorie count, do lots of stomach exercises to keep it relatively flat and do a lot on my exercise bike 🚴🏾♀️ to keep me shagging fit as I call it.
Compared to most other fellas my age I stand out in a good way and being not bad looking helps too 
Thispostindicatestheviewsoftheposterandinnowayreflectstheopinionoffabswingers |
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Yes, track calories, macros and micros. Changes depending on if I'm trying to put on muscle or lose fat. Currently carb cycling while trying to gain. When dropping fat I'll adopt an intermittent fasting approach.
On the subject of protein absorption, the 25-30g is very much debunked.
Search 'The anabolic response to protein ingestion during recovery from exercise has no upper limit in magnitude and duration in vivo in humans' |
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By *mily36CWoman 29 weeks ago
Bedford... (or anywhere beginning with B..!?) |
"Life is for living, not constantly watching scales unless for medical reasons of course. Otherwise everything in moderation is my motto and be realistic. I used to be very good by the way and you lot turned me into a raving cakemaniac. "
No no no no... this is a cake-free thread  |
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Very much so. But I'm a 63 year old training for an ironman in October. I weigh myself most days. As for controlling it, well I don't train a lot (swim bike and run, total probably 15+ hours a week), but basically weight is controlled in the kitchen, not the gym |
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By *HUSH-Man 29 weeks ago
London |
Yes,
I like to keep my weight around the 85KG mark. Don’t mind straying a few kilos either way but anything more than that and I start eating more or less depending on which direction I need to take.
I also eat a healthy diet because it makes me feel much more energised and happy. Almond croissants in particular are my kryptonite though. They are almost solely responsible for giving me love handles but I can’t give them up.
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I don't calorie count, used to but that wasn't good for various reasons.
Now I am consciously trying to eat better than I was. Have lost weight recently because of it but I'm still much heavier than I was before being ill. But it's heading in the right direction. |
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By *rispyDuckMan 29 weeks ago
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In winter yes 👍🏾 to make sure I’m bulking correctly go upto 97kg.
In summer drop to 93kg which I’m at now 😊. No calories count or any of that complex nonsense haha just potion control, buying food low on fat content and exercising |
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"In winter yes 👍🏾 to make sure I’m bulking correctly go upto 97kg.
In summer drop to 93kg which I’m at now 😊. No calories count or any of that complex nonsense haha just potion control, buying food low on fat content and exercising"
Most of that 93 kg appears to be cock! |
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By *rispyDuckMan 29 weeks ago
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"In winter yes 👍🏾 to make sure I’m bulking correctly go upto 97kg.
In summer drop to 93kg which I’m at now 😊. No calories count or any of that complex nonsense haha just potion control, buying food low on fat content and exercising
Most of that 93 kg appears to be cock!"
Hahahaha 😂 most of it is 😁 |
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By (user no longer on site) 29 weeks ago
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I try to but it’s been hard going. With diet and exercise I’ve lost 3 and a half stone over last twelve months but I still have a long way to go until I’m at the weight I’m aiming for. Long road ahead and will power is weak some days 😢 |
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I've never counted a calorie nor been on a diet.
I've always been slim, though I don't know how much of that is down to diet/exercise and how much is bowel disease.
My trousers have gotten tighter over the last few years so now I try not to snack in the evening, but that's as far as I go. |
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Don’t calorie count because I simply cannot be bothered with all that faff… I do take my weight every week on a Monday morning around the same time.
Began walking more since the start of May averaging between 15-18k steps at least 5 days of the week alongside my weights sessions at the gym. |
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By (user no longer on site) 29 weeks ago
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"My weight is usually dependant on my mh and my mood and vice versa. It's a catch 22 situation.
I often comfort eat as its the least destructive form of self harm I can do to cope with my mh. "
I can really relate to this one.
A little trick I use to try and get out of that cycle when it’s threatening to go full blown is to think of exercise as the self harm I.e. go through the pain barrier, exercise that bit longer, harder or faster and “punish” myself that way.
It’s obviously not particularly healthy either but it can help me kick start the good MH cycle and prevents me from spiralling into that self destructive pattern of binge eating. Binge exercise instead |
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"I need to increase my weight but it's so hard to do. I'm starting to wonder if I have a mini me inside me because those calories just seem to fucking disappear. I envy people that can gain weight by eating a small amount.
Try drinking some of your calories makes It loads easier
My favourite concoction Is
Pint of milk
100ml double cream
50g peanut butter
2 scoops protein powder
Mix in blender, has about 1360 calories in and takes under a minute to consume"
I'm having to increase weight and struggling due having previously a gastric bypass and now also a digestive problem... However I've been on a high protein diet of six mall meals a day and two protein drinks and have gained 8lbs in 2 weeks after not being able to gain weight in ages... |
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I try and eat healthily and fight with myself every day over icecream. But I don’t check calories or weight or any of that stuff. It’s too restrictive for me brain. Eat better, move more. Put the fucking Icecream down. That’s me. Still too porky 🤣 |
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By *929Man 29 weeks ago
bedlington |
"I need to increase my weight but it's so hard to do. I'm starting to wonder if I have a mini me inside me because those calories just seem to fucking disappear. I envy people that can gain weight by eating a small amount.
Try drinking some of your calories makes It loads easier
My favourite concoction Is
Pint of milk
100ml double cream
50g peanut butter
2 scoops protein powder
Mix in blender, has about 1360 calories in and takes under a minute to consume
I'm having to increase weight and struggling due having previously a gastric bypass and now also a digestive problem... However I've been on a high protein diet of six mall meals a day and two protein drinks and have gained 8lbs in 2 weeks after not being able to gain weight in ages... "
8lbs in two weeks is absolute great progress mate |
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(Me) I watch my weight, I count carbs not calories. Lost 6st6lbs and I’ve been surprised at how easy it’s been.
I cycled and exercised for years trying to loose weight but put weight on, I genuinely thought I had a health issue. Turns out I was just lazy, not lazy in a sitting around watch TV all day, but to lazy to sort my diet and eating habits out. |
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