Really good read in Aussie paper about brekkie and why to have a good start www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/diet ... 27pu9.html

Really good read in Aussie paper about brekkie and why to have a good start www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/diet ... 27pu9.html

Firstly you might want to work out what your basal metabolic rate is in terms of calories burnt just by doing bugger all. www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/ Then to get an idea as to your actual calories burnt on top of your BMR www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calcu ... -equation/ As a previous poster mentioned 500 less Kcals per day is a good start & a relatively easy and sustainable way of reducing fat stores. 'The Artists' words regarding weight loss equally so. Actually fat loss is a better way to look at it rather than out and out weight loss, as weight won't go down quite as much if you start an exersize program too. In any case 1.6kg/3.5 lbs weight loss a week is very achievable without caning yourself. Good luck

Firstly you might want to work out what your basal metabolic rate is in terms of calories burnt just by doing bugger all. www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/ Then to get an idea as to your actual calories burnt on top of your BMR www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calcu ... -equation/ As a previous poster mentioned 500 less Kcals per day is a good start & a relatively easy and sustainable way of reducing fat stores. 'The Artists' words regarding weight loss equally so. Actually fat loss is a better way to look at it rather than out and out weight loss, as weight won't go down quite as much if you start an exersize program too. In any case 1.6kg/3.5 lbs weight loss a week is very achievable without caning yourself. Good luck

Intermittant fasting flies in the face of most of the advice given on here yet seems to produce good results.

diet/nutrition and exercise are very personal and specific to the individual, I haven't been above 11.5 stone ever in my life, no matter what I eat/drink or take as supplements.

the most important thing is your perception of yourself, if "you" are happy with "you" then "you" are doing well, I know people who exercised every day and dropped down dead at the age of 37, I know other people who drink, smoke and eat rubbish and are into their 80's.

Human bodies can go against any 'facts' and fasting does provide a quick hit but I am sure never lasts !

80% of Aussies here are overweight or obese and that is an incredible stat , considering the 'outdoor' lifestyle. They are bigger than Brits it seems on that stat despite parks a plenty and loads of sport available

I , like many others , find it hard to say no to beer and then hangover food amongst other temptations ala chocolate , biscuits ( didn't they say biscuits were the single biggest contributor to obesity in the UK ?)

Anyway , I have not had 'comfort' food for 5 days now and going strong !

Once again , thx for your support and PMs offering advice !

You can replace some of the carbohydrates in your food intake with more protein instead that'll aid the burn without going the full atkins stylie. Certainly if you aren't doing excessive exersize it will be okay but don't go too silly, something around 350-450kcals per day from 1900 total would be ok.
Careful on fruit juice, it's full of sugars and 'low fat' yoghurt is also fairly high on sugars and carbs (approx 7 & 7g of each per 100g)
Leave notes on fridge/cupboard doors to remind you of your goal, make the effort to buy food you like that fits in with the eating habit and don't be afraid to snack on stuff that is okay.
One of my faves snack/munchie items is bacon bits. I dry pan fry very lean bacon, cut into small chunks and leave them in a pot in the fridge to reach for when I get the munchies