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In reply to Post #138
You can actually buy fexofenadine otc now in most supermarkets
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In reply to Post #134
Ask your doctor for fexofenadine 180mg. I suffer badly in may and June. Couple that with a over the counter steroid nasal spray.
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In reply to Post #134
Another viable option for long term treatment of hay fever is spirulina.
There is a fantastic podcast episode on stronger by science on the efficacy of its use, in conjunction with over the counter antihistamines and the results from the studies they showed were surprisingly efficacious.
Given the fact its so cheap, it would be worth a try 
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In reply to Post #134
They were running a deal that gave you one a month for three months, think it was £120. Not doing it now and I've run out.
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In reply to Post #130
Goose , which one do you use for hayfever ? There’s loads on H+B website , cheers
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In reply to Post #125
Agree with a couple of exceptions, fruit juice simply squeeze your own, honey the rubbish found in most supermarket is not honey just a sugar syrup and that includes some of the stuff labelled as manuka. Real manuka has many health benefits and I buy mine through Holland and Barrett which helps keep cost down, this originally was because I suffer extremely badly with hay fever and the pills from chemist's do nothing for it but the honey helps massively and has other health benefits.
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In reply to Post #126
Practically everything i cook at home is bulk cooked and chucked in the freezer then just re-heated in the Ridgemonkey when im fishing. All healthy food, all with meat and veg.
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In reply to Post #126
Agreed.
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In reply to Post #1
I came here to find some useful recipes / grocery tips 
I usually pre-cook stuff and freeze it, like vegetable stews, rice dishes, vegan burgers and soups. Also pre-slice veggies at home and put them on wraps/salads/omelettes on the bank. Overnight oats are always good, as are tuna pannini's and mexican lunch bowls
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In reply to Post #123
If only doctors knew what they were talking about regarding real nutrition, health and food. Fact is most have no idea. They were told to promote the low fat diet 50 years ago and haven't updated their guidance ever since, despite exponentially rising obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, cancer, the list goes on and on. They don't understand the link sugar has with poor health, all they want to do is treat the symptoms as this is how they get paid, by pushing medication. May sound harsh but the data is there..
Simply put, if you want to stay healthy, EAT REAL FOOD.
1) AVOID SUGAR
2) Avoid ALL processed food, food that came out of a factory.
3) Keep carbohydrate LOW
4) Avoid all SEED OILS, these are so bad, vegetable oil, rapeseed oil, etc etc.
5) Avoid honey, agave syrup, maple syrup, the aim is to stabilise insulin release, these do not allow that.
6) Avoid fast food that is deep fried, the oil will be trans fat, it is re used over and over at high heat.
7) Avoid ALL fruit juice. It often has added sugar, is processed, but has NO FIBRE left in it which makes it spike insulin badly.
8) Of course avoid fizzy drinks that contain sugar or any artificial form of sweetener; they ALL do. Drink sparkling water.
9) Learn what real food is, 75% of supermarket food is processed, if it grows out of the ground or was / from a living animal it will be real food, if it comes in a packet don't eat it.
10) Eat fibre, greens and reds, feed your gut bacteria. Salad leaves, veg etc, this is where the vitamins are.
11) Eat real fats, saturated not polyunsaturated. Doctors will tell you otherwise, they are wrong.
12) Red meat is fine, eggs are fine, the perfect protein. Try and eat organic as mush as possible.
13) Eat when you are hungry, we do not need to eat 3 times a day AND snack in between, who died because they missed a meal??
14) Eat nuts in moderation, but NOT dry roasted. Only raw peanuts, cashews, macadamia, pine nuts, walnuts etc.
15) Get real Extra Virgin Olive Oil for salad dressing, not the crap supermarkets sell but proper stuff online, ask me where from by pm.
16) Cook with butter, nothing else.
17) Do get some exercise but no need to go mad, keep it manageable.
18) Learn about the benefits of fasting; plenty on you tube or ask me for specific video's.
19) Remember this should not be temporary; healthy eating is a lifestyle, not 1 month to shift a few pounds..
20) Forget about calories; deficit, etc etc, just stick to the above and you'll begin to understand why calorie counting DOES NOT WORK..
Remember, insulin is the storage hormone, insulin resistance is when the cells no longer accept the glucose molecule so the body has to store it, as fat in the liver first, then viscerally. The body will not burn body fat when insulin is present, it will only burn glucose. Fructose, the other molecule part of sugar can only be stored as fat in the liver, it cannot be metabolised. This is the problem with sugar and ALL refined carbs. Fructose is the problem above all.
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In reply to Post #122
As with anything mate it depends on what you choose buddy. They have a range of options, sell fizzy drinks, sweet and chocolate etc. Also have some really good healthy options, depends on what he's putting in his basket 😂
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In reply to Post #118
No, if u want to loose weight, go to docs get a diet sheet, imo
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In reply to Post #121
I was looking at Fink Food as an option, but even Tom Maker, one of their 'ambassadors' said on his last Vlog, he was eating 'junk food' !!! Think I'll give that a swerve....
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I cannot reccomend Fink Food enough. The food I've had so far has been superb, nice to have everything pre portioned too so don't end up wasting much at all
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In reply to Post #118
Liquid weight loss diets are just a gimmick and not sustainable.
Lots of folks will only take on a diet with the gimmick factor rather than a sensible food plan.
Sooner or later you will need to go back to eating solid foods.
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In reply to Post #118
Can you elaborate what a liquid diet is? Not just beer I assume? 
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How about liquid diets? Does such detox really help to lose weight? I've found info here https://betterme.world/articles/7-day-liquid-diet-weight-loss-results/ that states that such diets help to lose weight really quickly and are relatively safe if to choose the right one, like for example meal=replacement plan. Has anybody tried to lose weight in such way? How did you feel?
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In reply to Post #116
That is quite some weight drop!
Keep an eye on the sugars in the cereals if you mean the packet stuff, and maybe consider proper natural yoghurt with blueberries and raspberries for breakfast instead; avoiding 'low fat' anything inc milk as this isn't real food, it's heavily processed. Or if you can drop to 2 meals a day then even better.
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In reply to Post #1
I'm currently well into a 60 day juice fast about halfway through and well over 2 stone down, watch a programme on youtube called fat sick and nearly dead. I should be about 4 stone down by mid April and don't want to put it all back on again so I will be eating more healthy on this years trips so big carbs, breads, rice, potatoes and pasta will be swapped for chicken/fish salads and cereals instead of bacon butties. The good times are over sadly.
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In reply to Post #1
Have you tried the Fink Food healthy meal plan? 
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In reply to Post #113
Sorry, that is quite far from the truth with regard to fats if you only eat healthy fats and avoid the others. Good fat provides more than just energy to live, and has many benefits. The bad fats however are what you probably refer to and there must be a distinction and understanding between the two groups..
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In reply to Post #112
The trouble with not eating carbohydrates is that body has to make do with protein and fats as a source of energy.
It’s well known that thIs can lead to long-term complications and increased risk of death from diseases of the heart, kidney, etc.
So carbs are still play an important part in a balanced diet
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In reply to Post #110
Thanks for the explanation ; as a long term road bike racer and rider I've got a pretty good understanding of nutrition. So when I was racing or training for a sportive or gran fondo, I would use carbs carefully for the necessary fuel, now just riding maybe 100ml a week and rowing 25k, I use next to no carbs, no need. Its important to understand matabolism, insulin, cortisol, and ketone production for a better appreciation of what makes the human body actually work. We have an essential requirement for protein and fats, but zero requirement for carbohydrates, which as I said earlier when relied upon for fuel (because they are easier to metabolise) will block the body's ability to burn fat, and all excess carbs that the insulin cannot get into the cells gets stored away as fat, often fatty tissue around organs. There are many reasons carbs especially refined sugar have a bad reputation, most of which very few people know or care to learn about and understand.
That's the last I'll say on this, if you want to look into it there's plenty of information out there based on fact.
Fishing now so signing off for 4 days..
Cheers
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1 gram of protein gives 4 calories.
1 gram of carbohydrates gives 4 calories.
Yet, carbohydrates are considered a bad food by lots of folks in general dietary matters.
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In reply to Post #109
Nope, I’m just explaining that less calories in vs out will make you lose weight. I didn’t mention any macro nutrition, just the basics of energy (calorie) consumption.
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In reply to Post #107
So are you claiming that there are zero health benefits to a low carb diet?
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In reply to Post #106
It really is that simple, simple physiology.
By reducing sugar and carb intake are you not reducing calorie (energy) intake?
If you don't like the word calories how about joules? Both just units of energy.
If there is less energy taken in than expended out then the body needs to provide the surplus. It can't produce energy out of nothing.
You can dress up different methods of reducing the energy (calorie) intake and use buzz words like 'set points', and I agree that some methods are more effective. But, the simple physiology of energy in vs energy expended stands as the 'simple' fundamental rule.
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In reply to Post #104
Regrettably it is not that simple, by only living in calorie deficit you can not alter your set point, and as soon as you lay off the exercise you will regain weight quickly and usually plus some more, even if you reduce exercise instead of stopping altogether. Your understanding is common and has been for many years, if you were to look into the long term effects of carbs and sugar you may realise that it is beneficial to reduce intake and let the body adapt to use stored fat and fats from food as the primary source of energy. There is plenty of information out there on this..
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In reply to Post #103
No not at all, keto is certainly not for everyone and not everyone would need to go that far long term. Understanding the effects of lack of insulin control points directly to sugar and carbohydrates.
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In reply to Post #94
I think you are confusing yourself.
Calories are just a measurement of energy. That energy can come from protein, carbs, fats, whatever.
Your body needs energy to perform every major function. This energy can be measured in calories.
It really is as simple as consistently using more energy (calories) than you take in will cause you to lose body mass.
How you go about managing your intake of calories vs amount of energy used is another matter, and where people start to fall into obsessive tribalism!
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In reply to Post #94
are you just not rebranding Keto into some long winded "carbs are the devil" post?
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In reply to Post #101
That's correct but with careful carb management and cutting out artificial sugars I have been able to reduce my daily routine insulin requirement by 2/3rds which helps weight loss 👍
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In reply to Post #98
You can't reverse type 1,it's type 2 that can be reversed
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In reply to Post #95
Not all carbohydrates give instant quick energy.
Two types: simple and complex.
It’s the simple ones that give the quick energy. The complex ones give a slower but longer supply of energy.
The problem with most so called diets / meal plans that folks seem to do revolves round the elimination of one food group. What has been very fashionable is the Atkins diet over the years.
The body needs a balance of food groups to function at its best.
Seem many gym goers going overboard on protein and neglect other food types. They think it’s key to growth and repair. The body can only absorb so much, and without a balance of carbohydrates the protein will not do its job very well at all.
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In reply to Post #98
Cheers
My average levels have dropped dramatically and so has my Hba1c
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In reply to Post #97
Brilliant, make it your way of life and you could reverse T1 diabetes.. It may require some fasting which you can learn more about.
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In reply to Post #1
I am in the same position weight wise and am also Type 1 diabetic
My doc suggested the low sugar and no carb diet by Michael Moseley
I have been on it since Jan and list nearly 2 stone 👍
It's basically no bread,pasta rice or processed food
Once you get into it it's a doddle you can still have fry ups 👍😜I do train martial arts training twice a week as well which
Helps
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In reply to Post #95
An espresso gives far more of a caffeine kick than red bull without all the other chemicals used, RB is awful stuff and should come with a health warning as cigarettes do..
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We keep forgetting the nutritional requirements of the body.
The first requirement to be fulfilled is energy.
Protein, fats and carbohydrates all provide energy, but only protein is used for tissue repair and growth. An excess of protein can't be stored so we excrete it.
Carbohydrates are a quick 'instant' energy source, whereas fat is a long term energy provider. If you have an excess of carbohydrates, then there is no need for fat to be used, so fat can be stored in the body.
Too many carbohydrates can lead to excessive blood sugar levels, the risks of diabetes etc.
The rise of energy drinks, Red Bull, Monster etc has brought up a rise in diabetes cases. I have seen my daughter and mate told to avoid them by doctors as they have had to be hospitalised!
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In reply to Post #71
Good to see this discussion ongoing, but there are some posts that are highly incorrect; #71, #73, #75, as is the post above.
Calorie counting to lose weight is completely wrong, and misunderstands why we gain weight as we get older to begin with.
Some basic facts that cannot be argued with especially by a bunch of smelly carp anglers:
Stored fat reserves can not be used as energy fuel when in the presence of insulin, which is released in response to ingesting sugar and carbs.
Continual eating sugar and carbs frequently (or usually) leads to Insulin resistance, whereby the blood glucose can no longer be utilised by the cells and gets stored as fat, no matter how much exercise is taken.
Insulin resistance is they key; avoid this happening and you will be far healthier; follow a low carb high fat 'diet' (read long term way of life eating habit). A diet is not a temporary thing to do to shift a few kg's, it should be permanent.
Keto can work for some of us but is not always sustainable; you have to find a balance of protein / carbs / fats, and some can tolerate zero carbs. For many, up to 100-200 grams of carbs a day may be needed, I take about 40-50gms a day max.
CARBS ARE THE ISSUE, NOT FAT..
Eat NO processed food, absolutely none; you have no idea what you are eating.
Losing weight is not about caloric deficit though this can appear to work but is not sustainable, you need to change your body's set point, otherwise your body WILL adjust to get back to your previous weight regardless of CD.
Fasting; the way to drop weight, eat in a 8-6 hr window 2 meals, say 1pm and 7-8pm, then fast, nothing until next 1pm. If you feel craving a black coffee with MCT oil will dissipate hunger, it works, takes a bit of time to get used to it but weak in the head = weak in the body..
Forget calories; waste of time, learn about insulin resistance reversal instead.
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In reply to Post #92
Well, speaking of health, I can tell you that only the deficit of calories will make you lose weight, and there are no magic pills that can help you burn fat. Of course, you can start taking something like Delta 8 for energy from Hometown Hero in order to exercise more, and because of that, you'll actually lose weight, but only if you won't eat over a certain amount, so you have to remember about it.
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In reply to Post #71
RH fitness is a bargain for 6 quid a month.
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Healthy eating ie no chips.
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In reply to Post #84
In the spirit of devils advocacy......
Eat less processed food.
Run forest Run.
Delete social media.
Get a Dog.
No means no.
No top knots, no butt crack.
In moderation.
Invest in your own hard work, and steal from tesco.
You may choose to intentionally display your butt crack to ward off predators.
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In reply to Post #86
Because half of them must be huffing at least a can a day 
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In reply to Post #86
Bet there's somewhere cheaper. 🤔
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In reply to Post #85
Apart from the cheapest place to buy Coleman gas canisters.
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In reply to Post #84
You only have to read thw Frank Warrick post tk know never to ask an carp angler advice about literally anything ever.
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My advice would be if you want advice on carp and carp fishing this is a good place to be as long as you use your common.
For advice on healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, mental health, maintaining a healthy relationship, legal, consensual sex, men's fashion, alcohol use and financial advice this forum is a definite no-no. Carp anglers are without exception a bunch of raving weirdos. Never forget this in your dealings with them🤪😵🤓🧐👹
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In reply to Post #82
My advice would be eggs, meat, cheese and vegetables in moderation... avoid fillers like pasta, potato and bread so basically low carb or if you go even further keto diet. Bulletproof coffee for breakfast, eggs, bacon&ham and cheese at 10 am and some good fat steak, chicken legs&wings, sausages etc with some cauliflower rice or just broccoli should get you going for 48h on the bank... all easy to prepare in one pan... If you cant stay away from snacks have a few nuts or a piece or two of 85% cacao chocolate... Now most important drinks... A lot of water and no alcohol especially beer (kills me every time  ). Read a bit about intermittent fasting... Good luck.
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In reply to Post #80
Excess amino acids will be excreted. But yes some of the protein would be stored as fat if you weren't training hard and using it to grow. muscle mass.
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In reply to Post #76
so you're telling me that if i for example need 3000 cals a day, and eat 4000 all protein (obviously that is a wild statement) that ill just pass 1000 cals of protein and won't get any fatter?
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In reply to Post #78
Complete misnomer in my opinion.
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In reply to Post #77
Not true. That is factually incorrect
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This thread is like a Tiktok comment section, full of YouTube experts.
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In reply to Post #75
Not true. excess protein is not stored in the body it is excreted. Eat a Very high protein. Low carb diet for a few dsys and see what colour your pee is and how it smells. Any aqusrist will tell you what happens to an aquarium when excess protein is fed to fish. Our biology is not that different.
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In reply to Post #74
This is factually incorrect. A surplus amount of calories for the amount a individual requires (tdee) total daily energy expenditure will mean the body stores those excessive calories as body fat.
Not one single macro nutrient will store or turn into fat more than the other. It’s as simple as total calories required vs the amount consumed.
The diet industry fails to give this simple piece of information in order to mislead people for financial gain.
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In reply to Post #73
Protein is used to build muscle. Carbs are for energy excess carbs are stored as fat, to be used when food is scarce. The body utilises fat when food is scarce. When you run out of fat, the body will start to break down muscle and use that as fuel. If you get to that point you are in big trouble.
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In reply to Post #72
"if you don't burn calories and eat carbs they get stored as fat"
Miles off... Carbs are not a reason for gaining weight. As you rightly said a caloric surplus is. This can be made top of any of the macro nutrients. Excess calories make you fat. Not an excess of 1 macro nutrient.
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In reply to Post #71
You're right when I was going to the gym 5 nights a week and training hard I was eating 4500 calories a day and had no fat but put on muscle weight. If you don't burn calories and eat carbs they will be stored as fat. That's why people put on weight. Whatever diet you are on excess calorie intake over calories used will make you put on weight.
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Consume less calories than your body needs is the ONLY way to lose stored body fat. Loads of calorie calculators online. For my activity level, size etc I can eat 3100 calls a day and maintain my weight.
How you choose to do this is completely up to you. Better to eat healthy with lots of fruit and veg with high protein but calories are law for fat loss.
Carbs don’t make you fat.
Check out Team RH fitness or James Smith PT on insta.
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In reply to Post #68
Google was my friend in this instance.
As a starting point stick to low processed meats, Eggs, Dairy, and Veg grown above ground. The under armour calories app is great for scanning bar codes and seeing the carb content. I think most people say 50g of carbs is the limit, but considering some bread is under 30g for two slices, I stuck to 30g just incase I messed up and craved a slice with some peanut butter (which is keto friendly of course)
Some say you don't need all the fats, but it's a source of energy to replace the carbs you're not having. It's brain food, so 100% you need fats. The brain fog is a real thing, as it the initial "feeling like chit" the first few weeks as your body craves both carbs and sugar. Once you get over that hurdle though? wow. Never felt better. As said, you need to force yourself to eat at times just to maintain the routine.
As said above, it's as simple as this. If your body has no carbohydrates to burn, it has to use an alternative source of energy, in this case being fats. By intermittent fasting, your body will use up its reserves and start to eat into your body fat if you're not topping it up with a cheeky sausage.
If you don't give it fats at all, it will start to take the somethingorother from your muscles and you'll look like an Ethiopian within a year (this may or may not be totally scientific fact). All I know is I lost a lot of muscle as well as fat and I ended up with some stretch marks the depth of a canyon. The downside to not doing any strength training alongside.
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In reply to Post #68
Do a search on you tube loads of stuff on there.
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In reply to Post #67
Anyone got a link to a book or site for meal recommendations?
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Keto has been brilliant for me. I lost over 4 stone last year and have kept it off to this day, even with adding back in a few drinks at weekend (as previously mentioned, either gin & slimline tonic or the odd sauvignon blanc) and even non keto meals out.
Agree it's easy to work with on the bank too. I mean, who doesn't love steak & eggs! In summer I pretty much prep stuff at home and take salads with tuna or chicken.
As with anything, don't forget about calories - they still matter even on Keto.
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In reply to Post #62
Not everybody on keto gets bad breath. However some do. Also you don't have to drink coffee. It speeds up your metabolism but isn't necessary.
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In reply to Post #64
It's best to avoid alcohol but if you do drink then vodka or gin is best with sugar free mixer and no lemon slice.
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In reply to Post #63
So you can't drink? Does that include wine and White spirits like Vodka?
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In reply to Post #60
It does work . I lost 3.5 stone in 7 months. You don't have to eat the fat to make it work. It's the absence of carbs that gets you into ketosis not fat. I could go 17hrs before I felt the need to eat even then it was more feeling empty than hungry. Hard to sustain for long periods unless you have a partner or family to help you. Personally I found beer the hardest thing to give up.
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In reply to Post #61
Keto diet. If you don’t mind bad breath it works!
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In reply to Post #60
How can all the stuff in your last paragraph help you lose weight?
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In reply to Post #6
Keto is probably the easiest to maintain when angling. You can prep your veg (ooo matron) prior to going, the rest of it is simply whacking out your meat (ooo matron) and popping it into the frying pan.
I lost 4 stone in around 6-8 months doing Keto. Zero exercise. It's just mixing it up to keep it interesting.
8am - Coffee
12pm - Steak/Sausages (95%+ Pork)/Burgers (90%+ Beef)/Chicken breast/Omelettes
6pm - As above, but I add Brocolli/Cauli and a knob of proper butter
Fast between 6pm and 12pm if you want even better results. Just vary what you have and don't have the same meal twice in two days.
It absolutely falls off. Bye Bye inflammation. Bye Bye Arthritis. Snacks are easy too as you can graze on scratchings and cold cuts.
As I said, it's varying things to keep it interesting. Melt strong cheddar onto your burgers. Wrapped two sausages in bacon and melt strong cheddar onto it. Add seasonings like black pepper or hot sauce, Melt Butter onto your veg, season those big jars of real mayo with franks hot sauce.... gamechanger.
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In reply to Post #53
Lol me choc digestive!
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In reply to Post #57
I was more concerned about the seasonality of the fruit. I don't buy fruit and vegetables from the shop ever. I garden at weekends and harvest every day of the season. It's healthier in terms of activity and the benefits of the produce. I try to eat from that and follow a diet I've designed a little bit. I've eliminated sugar a long time ago due to illness. As for the improvements and implementing gradual changes, they have occurred as described here, I've been noticing them consistently. It was not immediately possible to follow the diet like this especially over the holidays. The question has arisen of its own accord: Should I add fitness to my daily schedule if I almost always move around when I'm at home?
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Not read the whole post so apologies. Fast the days your not fishing, 4 hour eating window daily .eat what you like when you are
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In reply to Post #55
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In reply to Post #53
I'm afraid that confirms the rumours and I am in fact a p*ssy
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In reply to Post #53
And me the odd takeaway for convenience and a few drinks 
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In reply to Post #52
You are what you eat...And drink
Which makes my a chocolate hobnob.
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In reply to Post #51
It’s amazing how much food we don’t need
Agree
I exercise a few times of week because I have to / make myself. Helps me manage my weight.
You are what you eat...And drink
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Being organised and prepared is the key IMO.
I’ve been up and down weight pretty much all my adult life. Maxed out at 20st 17 years ago.
The lowest I’ve been is 13st 4oz it tend to stay around 15 most of the time. I feel normal/good weight is 14st for me.
I’ve spent the last couple of years around 14 ish due to eating well and lots of cycling (5k miles in 2018) I’ve not cycled as much the last year as I’ve been fishing more. Bad news for my weight as I could eat pretty much what I wanted when cycling 6hrs a week.
I’ve lost 1 1/2 stone since Feb by eating healthy home cooked food. Not really drunk at all (wasted calories) and still got plenty of fishing in.
I tend to do 24 or 36hr sessions and pre cook most before I go.
Breakfast - overnight oats with banana and almond milk
Lunch - chicken or egg salad/wraps
Dinner - usually cooked chicken with rice which I cook at home and eat cold.
I only take the stove for tea/coffee.
It’s amazing how much food we don’t need. Last year I’d easily eat a whole pack of biscuits, few packs of crisps, have a few beers and a takeaway. Probably 3 times the amount of calories I need and eat now. Pair that with sitting on my arse all day watching the water it’s no surprise when weight gains.
Exercise is good for weight lost but diet is the thing to sort first. As said below, you can’t train off a bad diet .
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In reply to Post #46
Again.....it does not matter what time of day you eat. Overall calorie intake is key.
Yes most are not....hence the issue.....people are consuming more calories than they burn off.
When calories are equated both low carb and high carb diets provide exactly the same rate of weight loss, proven time and time again in studies.
So yes if you eat excessive amounts of carbs, or fats, or even protein in total which puts you into a caloric surplus, you will gain body fat.
You don't "trick" the body into losing weight and yes....loading carbs to increase glycogen stores in your muscles to make them look fuller.
I didn't have to Google that mate.
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In reply to Post #45
Yes don't starve yourself eating healthy food and 1600 calories a day will lose you enough weight and still enough bulk of food to satisfy you. Too low a calorie intake will. Slow your metabolism to conserve energy and make you lethargic. A sensible diet and mild exercise will keep your metabolism at the correct level.
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In reply to Post #42
And if the glucose is not burned off it will be stored as fats. Hence most folk having a massive evening meal and are sleeping on it...
A quick google, after your glucose burst, which is fine if you are burning it off, most are not
A diet excessively high in bread, pasta, rice, soda and other carbohydrates is a major risk factor for fatty liver, which is marked by the abnormal accumulation of fat within a liver cell. After a meal, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, an immediate source of energy. Excess glucose gets stored in the liver as glycogen or, with the help of insulin, converted into fatty acids, circulated to other parts of the body and stored as fat in adipose tissue. When there is an overabundance of fatty acids, fat also builds up in the liver.
Complex carbs are the ones
Fast ones cause massive spikes in blood sugars
When you eat breakfast you're telling your body that there are plenty of calories to be had for the day. When you skip breakfast the message your body gets is that it needs to conserve rather than burn any incoming calories.
If your a bodybuilder and know your diet I guess you know how to trick your body into losing weight and then bloating up the muscles quickly before a competition 
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Is it true that if you cut your intake of calories too low then this can actually make you lose weight slower? I think I read that your body kind of goes into a starvation mode due to the lack of fuel, so it sort of hoards the fat reserves you have.
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In reply to Post #43
There really is no need to avoid sugar entirely, just be sensible.
Problem is when you tell someone they can't eat something they love......chances are they will sooner or later.....binge on it.
I'm into body building and often gain weight and lose body fat to a very low percentage. When someone sees me with a Mars bar they say... wow I didn't think you would eat that. You shouldn't be eating that etc.
I can....because I understand nutrition and account for it along side my otherwise nutritious diet
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In reply to Post #42
Eat low Glycemic vegetables and avoid sugar like the plague. Broccoli, cabbage , cauliflower, kale, Spring Greens. Basically anything green and leafy is likely to be low in sugars.
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In reply to Post #39
Carbs are not bad for you, 1 of the 3 macro nutrients required for a healthy balanced diet. The reason they are given bad rep is due to refined carbs like sugar, easy to consume a high amount of calories without being satiating. The right balance is key. no need to completely cut them out. Carbs are broken down in the body to glucose and stored in the muscles etc in the form of glycogen, which is the bodies primary source of fuel.
Not eating after 7pm is a myth, can you explain to me why eating after 7pm should be avoided? The reason people say this is because after 7pm at night is the time when People tend to sit in front of the TV and binge. Overall calorific intake is what matters....not the time of day.
Eating breakfast does not boost your metabolism. Studies show it makes no difference as to when or how often you eat. only total calories consumed.
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In reply to Post #35
Calorie counting on food packing is over simplified and incorrect.
I used to play American Football, and relied on my diet to keep me healthy and strong rather than using any supplements or protein shakes.
Fats, carbohydrates and proteins all provide calories, and energy, yet it is over abundance of fats (and carbohydrates) that make you fat, if you are not doing enough exercise to burn it off.
I tend to look on carbohydrates as 'instant energy', fats as long term energy. I know proteins provide energy as well, but if you use fats and carbohydrates as energy sources, then protein can be used as its best use of tissue repair and growth rather than supplying energy.
I try to eat healthy meals when I'm fishing, although I do have an occasional junk food binge on chocolate, sweet snacks and the like.
Summer my breakfast is brioche dunked in coffee, lunch is a tin of macaroni cheese or something similar and dinner is a pasta, couscous or rice dish with onions, peppers and mushrooms with a stir fried meat or fish. I have a couple of small jars of herbs and spices for taste as I stir fry them.
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In reply to Post #30
Expand a bit
Why?
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In reply to Post #32
Keebs, read the label of that Big Soup and see how much sugar is in it. 
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I’m working on “Second Nature” that delivers through an app and covers diet, exercise, sleep and most everything else. Ive lost lots of weight and feel better than I have done for years. I recommend it to anyone that wants to make some beneficial changes.
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I'm married to a dietitian and could bore your ear off about how diets don't work and statistically you're more likely to gain weight on them.
Something she always stresses to me is to not think about cutting out what's in the food (e.g. calorie counting is way over simplified) and to start making sure that things ARE in there that you need. Simplistically that's making sure you're getting enough vitamins, fats, proteins and carbs.
To be honest if you make all of your food yourself (rather than jars and packets etc.) , put enough veg in there, and don't cook with too much oil, you'll be fine. Make sure you're topping your meals up with enough fruit and you'll be golden.
Also portion control! Actually weigh out your carbs before you cook to see how much is a serving and you'll be very surprised.
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In reply to Post #1
All these fad/whatever is trendy at the moment diets are a load of rubbish, yeah they work but nobody sticks to them so what’s the point.
I’ve got mates who try and lose weight and eat healthier, but they sit on their arse all day at work and do no exercise whatsoever. I’ve cycled as a hobby (and to work on and off) for years, plus a bit of running. I eat plenty of healthy food, but also LOADS of chocolate, crisps etc because I love them. I’m 43 and weigh under 11st, the same as I weighed when I was 20.
Keeping weight off long term through eating alone is very difficult, that’s why people constantly yo yo. Much better to incorporate exercise into your life, take up running/cycling/swimming/hill walking, which will also have a positive effect on your health and fitness.
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In reply to Post #30
Nothing wrong with carbs at all and they are needed in a balanced diet.
Seen many folks drop carbs completely, drop several pounds in body weight then put it all back on when the carbs are re-introduced.
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In reply to Post #30
I ****ing love pot noodles and a mars bar
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In reply to Post #1
So much incorrect information on just this thread alone.
here are some corrections
Carbs are not bad
You can eat after 7pm
breakfast does not "boost" your metabolism
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Diet is an interesting subject for sure.
I would definately agree with the comments of avoiding any processed food if you are looking to lose weight.
I believe the vast majority of breakfast cerals etc. are generally unhealthy and loaded with sugar.
We been told for so long how bad Fat is in our diet.
But i believe Sugar is just as bad but probably even worse in the effect it has on the body.
I used to believe I ate a healthy Breakfast every morning of Porridge Oats and one Banana.
It was only after educating myself on foods which raised blood sugar levels and insulin resistance that it all became more clear as to why i was feeling bloated and gaining weight easily because of the foods i was eating.
I also found that by cutting down to 2 meals per day i didn't get cravings or feel hungry as often?!
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Eating healthy and eating for weight loss are two separate things.
The main thing is not to go down the rabbit hole of fad diets. Understanding the basics of energy balance is key. Understand why a diet works. All diets that are aimed for weight loss all have one thing in common and that is to reduce calorie intake to a level which puts you in a caloric deficit.
energy in - energy out = energy balance.
Eat less calories than your body burns and you will use up your stores (fat).
Either by earing less calories or increasing your activity levels.
See it so many times people recommending certain diets but fail to grasp the fundamentals. Once you learn energy balance it makes things so much easier.
No need to cut carbs, no need to cut foods you enjoy.
As for eating on the bank, its all about prepping before you go. Get yourself some small tuperware pots, and chop up the veg, peppers etc before you go. make up pasta pots, salad etc. This way avoids the temptation to just go to the shop and buy pot noodles crisps and junk.
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In reply to Post #1
Some really good comments on this.
I have always been big since my late twenties, when I was 31, I lost 4 stone on a Keto/ Milkshake based diet in just over 4 months. Problem with it was it was not sustainable and I slowly put the weight back on.
I'm 37 now have ballooned again over the last two years... I have last 2 stone in the 9 weeks by just eating a clean diet and staying in calorie deficit, and doing a bit of exercise every day (20mins on a bike). Biggest benefit for me was to go to intermittent fasting - I now only eat in a 8 hour window between 10am-6am. Took a few hard weeks but now my appetite is conditioned to these hours so I don't really get hungry outside of them. I drink espresso in morning if I feel hungry as it supressed your hunger pains.
Agreed on keep it to whole foods and cutting out a lot of the carbs, but you do need some in your diet. Plus my I have increased my fruit & veg intake hugely. As someone who works in the food industry I would say the vast majority of food you eat is processed in some ways... just keep a eye on what's on the labels and nutritional declarations on the packs.
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In reply to Post #1
This year I decided I was going to have a bit of a lifestyle change and shed a few pounds as I’d gained a bit.
I got the help of a personal trainer who put together a group of people who all wanted to do the same thing, he put a 12 week plan together and I set myself a goal of losing 2 stone. I went to a couple of his classes every week and stuck religiously to his food recommendations for the 12 weeks.
Essentially any processed food is a no go if you want to lose the weight, that includes anything you see in the supermarket that claims to be healthy like Go Ahead Bars Etc, it’s all rubbish and will not help you lose weight.
You need to stick to Meat (No Bacon, Sausages, Burgers Etc) and no pre done flavourings like Cajun or Tikka Etc you can add these as spices etc yourself, Fish, Veg and Fruit. Cut out ALL white Carbs like White Pasta, Bread, Rice and definitely no potato’s. Stick with whole meal versions of the above. No butter or spreads on toast or bread, I’ve ended up refining my choices to Meridian 100% Peanut Butter, Marmite or a small amount of Honey on Wholemeal toast.
No alcohol at all, literally stick to Tea, Coffee (skimmed or semi skimmed milk) and water is all you should be drinking.
When I go fishing now I have toast with one of the above for lunch, I tend to have shredded wheat with nuts and dried fruit for breakfast and some kind of meat on the BBQ with some Cous Cous and Salad.
When it comes to snacks it’s apples and bananas and also I like a bit of Beef Jerky or some Homemade Honey and Nut Bars.
Eating “Clean” whilst on the bank is really not easy, especially at this time of year with having to keep everything cool, but it is possible you just have to really think about what you’re taking.
By doing the above and also regular exercise I lost 2st in 12 weeks, after the 12 weeks I eased off and am now following this for 5 days a week, the other 2 I do still think about my food choices but also have a beer or 2 too, I’ve shifted another 1/2 stone.
Picking your way through what you should and shouldn’t be eating isn’t easy but it depends on how much you want to lose the timber really.
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In reply to Post #1
No carbs
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In reply to Post #16
It is true that i lost 20 pounds in about 6 weeks.
In the first week or so i probably lost around 5 or 6 pounds, a lot of that is "water weight".
Then it was probably an average of about 2 pounds a week or so, but you do lose less as you get nearer to your target weight as with any diet.
So when you think of it like that it's not extreme at all.
Cutting out junk, snacks and especially sugar makes a massive difference in losing weight.
I also reduced eating to only twice a day or even once a day, but to be honest i found eating only one meal per day very hard and not healthy for me.
To be accurate i was following Keto Diet principles, also eating a small amount of "low carb" vegetables (some carbs are allowed and are good for you) and regularly eating only 2 meals per day (intermittent fasting).
I was borderline Type 2 diabetic, liver function tests were "abnormal" and cholesterol level was high prior to the diet.
A couple of months after losing the weight i had a blood test at the Docs and although my cholesterol is slightly above average everything else is in the healthy range and no sign of Diabetes.
I had a discussion with a fitness instructor who told me Keto doesn't work, you have to exercise to lose weight blah blah blah.
I do quite an active job and when on the diet i did not do any extra physical work or exercise than normal and the weight dropped off me due to what i was eating.... and not eating!
I proved the Fitness Instructor wrong.
Check out Doctor Michael Moseley on YouTube, Low carb diets and Keto Diet etc.
Sorry for waffling on!
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In reply to Post #21
Good shout but generally let down by the butter and cheese
Asda car park is usually the place to try Wayne. It’s worth the effort, keeps hunger at bay for hours. Best served with cold special brew and a doorway but a bivvy should work
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In reply to Post #20
I wasted an hour last night in Tesco trying to find class A. It sounds lovely but I asked everyone that worked in there what aisle I could find it in and no one had a clue. I’m guessing Tesco doesn’t sell it, one young man said his brother could sell me some, so he must work for a different supermarket.
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In reply to Post #20
Crackers
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Poached fish and soft boiled eggs
Squash, sweet potato & lentil curry
Jerk fish
ratatouille
Class A
The list is endless
All keep you trim.
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Most diets fail as they allow a cheat day or cheat weekend.
This plays havoc with ones metabolism and will mess up any weight loss diet.
You need to be in a calorific deficit daily and the daily calories consumed needs to be exactly the same and consistent over 7 days.
Seen many folks fail because they don’t understand the basics.
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I joined SlimmingWorld after slowly putting on weight after I got ill. Fruit and veg based really but there are some delicious recipes and I don’t get heart burn any more.
I pre prepare ingredients or pre cook curries etc. BLT with medallions, wholemeal and pre prepared salad had become a bank favourite of mine and I get it in at least once each trip
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In reply to Post #16
Takes a bit of self discipline to start with but if you really want it mate, there’s a challenge. Once you get there and learn how to manage it you will know what is right and wrong
Convenience and our lifestyles, living life in the fast lane mate, takes its toll sadly
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In reply to Post #15
A pound a week sounds good to me. Andy’s 20lb in six weeks sounds terrifying!
I eat way too much crap when fishing. As the big 50 draws slowly nearer I know it’s got to stop. The stupid thing is when ridgemonkey first came on the scene, they did loads of videos of some proper backside food. I watched plenty of them and thought, that looks nice, so does that one, then promptly stopped at the shop on the way to the lake and bought a basket of junk food instead.
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In reply to Post #13
Yes mate. But that includes dong a bit of training or exercise not just sat around all week lol
You need to stick to 5 healthy days and If you have a bad one in the week you need to punish yourself at the weekend and have one bad day.
Used have a massive breakfast, or a takeaway on an evening and a few beers. You need the clear days though
It’s also good to know about the food you are eating too, calories, carbs, fats and proteins, also the sugars and salts
On average a man needs 2,500 calories a day to maintain, and 2,000 to lose one pound of weight per week. Once you know what your eating you can plan or know this with what you have eaten. Add a bit of exercise and you can adjust the calories
As you get older carbs are the ones to watch, pizza!
Massive tip, eat breakfast, this gets your metabolism going, try to eat your last meal before 7pm and keep the carbs down, your going to sleep on it.
It’s the self discipline that matters and getting into a habit and maintaining it. As I said below, once you get into it the bad days feel bad.
Theres a reason woman diet on and off all their lives, yo, yo dieting, on the cream buns and junk, off the cream buns and junk 
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Healthy eating is well underrated but also get yerself checked out for diabetes and thyroid function. I lost 2 stone in 18 months due to type 2 diabetes and an overactive thyroid. It can go the other way just as quickly particularly if you are over 50. All resolved by better eating habits. All the sh1te we eat has an impact.
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In reply to Post #8
I like the sound of this. How does this work? You eat healthy say mon-fri but on a weekend you would still have a take away? That doesn’t just ruin the five days of careful eating?
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In reply to Post #9
Love cherry tomatoes and a bit of feta, very nice. Went to a party at a mates house last year, cocktail stick, cube of feta, basil leaf and a cherry tomato, seriously, worth a try, taste sensation
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In reply to Post #4
Keto works if you can stick to it I lost 3.5 stone in 6 months. I need to get back on it. My downfall is I like a beer and you can't drink beer on keto. Mind you I can't drink beer when I go fishing anymore either.😊.
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I find I tend to loose a couple of pound every morning by having a big poo 💩
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In reply to Post #1
I tend to do a large tub full of couscous with loads of salad items, cherry toms, olives etc and a bit of feta in it, then just have plain grilled meats, filling,easy and tasty. Search online for rainbow couscous and you’ll get the gist
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In reply to Post #6
Packets of crisps, biscuits, pot noodles
Convenience food, it’s a sin of the last few generations
I know a bloke, bit of an athlete, one of the fittest men I have ever know and he told me years ago. Never eat processed food, you don’t know what’s in it. He was right 
Try and get fresh ingredients and prepare things yourself so you know EXACTLY what’s in it. I used to be very fit when I was younger and still maintained great shape by eating right for 5 days out of 7 as I got older and I will guarantee you his, once you get used to healthy food the free days become boring and fish and chips will make you gip and you will prefer the healthy food
It’s drinks that do me and I can tailor my weight around this. I know what I drink and I know the consequences. I like to try and limit my days a week to around 3 and the amounts too. If I have it in the house I will drink it, just bring out my rations for the evening from the garage
Eat to live, not live to eat
Or as he used to tell me, you can’t run on a bad diet 
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In reply to Post #1
I have also been on a bit of a diet recently and have found the following to be ideal for me when im on the bank.
Breakfast - Porridge pot and a banana
Lunch - pre-prepared cooked chicken breast with steamed veg (and rice if you need some extra fuel)
Dinner - chicken stir fry (can buy the microwave packs if you're feeling lazy and just warm them up in a pan)
If i'm doing a few nights I will also bring a couple of apples and may a few go ahead bars for a little snack.
Stick with that and you wont go far wrong in my opinion. Good luck
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In reply to Post #4
Holy ****. You struggle to lose that much if you caught Dysentery. That doesn’t sound a very healthy diet. Did you get Ill?
I’m currently trying to lose 1.5 stone by Christmas. Not six weeks!!!
By far my biggest food problem on the Bank is all the junk I eat. Packets of crisps, biscuits, pot noodles. Not anymore. It’s gonna be chicken and pittas for me from now on.
Or tinned veg, a lean pork chop and new potatoes
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Cooked Diced chicken marinated in mint sauce. Prepare a salad, put in an icebox and enjoy.
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In reply to Post #1
Get on the Keto Diet.
I lost 20lbs in 6 weeks when i did it.
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In reply to Post #1
The list is endless. Guess it’s personal preference
For a session I usually take along these lines
Cereal portions in plastic tubs ready for breakfasts, just add the milk when required
Porridge when it’s colder
Home made chilli or curry’s, empathise on homemade then you know what’s in them
Flattened chicken breasts, marinate them in a favourite rub or garlic and chilli etc. Have it with pitta breads and salad
Chicken fajitas, marinate the chicken at home, peppers and onions pre-chopped
Bacon is very healthy if you take the fat off it. Careful with the bread, wholemeal has a decent amount of protein per slice but it’s the carbs, these take some shifting. Have it for my dinners, baguettes are nice too, bit of lettuce and tomato
Plastic tubs with salad, homemade
Fruit, love apples and tangerines, refreshing
I always have a couple of pasta in sauces in my session carryall, when the chips are down and I’m low on food always handy to have around, last for ages
Coolbox, keeps its fresh for a few days. Get your Mrs to sort it out for you before you go
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I'm currently on the first week of my new diet as I've gone from 14 stone to 16 and half in 2 years lol and I need to start dropping the lbs. I mainly do 48hrs on the weekends and was wondering anyone could recommend any healthy meals or snacks that you currently take with you.
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