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Well, you're doing fine. If you're losing weight and then just keep on doing what you are doing. You can mix up your diet. You can make some really nice low-calorie meals - there are thousands of recipes on the internet if you are getting bored!

Whatever workout program or diet plan you decide to go with, just make sure that you keep at it! Welcome to the forum and good luck with your goals, adw.

Good thread. Good story. Amazing progress!

Yes, you will usually lose quite a bit of weight short-term if you change your diet. Carbohydrates make you put on water weight, so when you cut them down, your body will lose a fair amount of water weight. Also, your weight can fluctuate a lot in the short run. Try to weigh yourself only once a...

Do what you want to do. Honestly, people usually criticize when they are jealous. Keep at it and do it because you want to do it.

I would have to agree with this. You need to experiment. Build your own diet up. It's trial-and-error. Make sure you get a good amount of carbs, protein and fats and make sure you get a good amount of vitamins and minerals by having a balanced diet. That's means fruit and vegetables on the side...

Really good progess, well done.

One or two cheat days or meals are fine. Just try to be as consistent as you can generally and you will make progress. Embrace hunger!

Yes, it's just about finding your maintenance level of calories. Slowly up your calorie intake, which will feel nice! When you no longer lose weight, then you have found your maintenance level of calories. What you can do now is just eat the same but slightly more and make sure that you aren't...

Lots of progress made. Well done and keep going!

If you are struggling on the second day, you obviously aren't motivated enough. Take a look at your diet and routine and think about what you really want to get out of all of this. Set some goals and work towards them.

You are 8 stone 8lbs, with a BMI of 21.3. That's honestly pretty healthy. I would bump your calories up a little and get in more protein. If I were you, if you aren't already, I'd take up some resistance/free-weights exercises. I'm sure you have got very little fat on your body at 5'3" 8st...

Welcome and good luck with your goals.

I can't afford to read this entire thread, but keep going guys, seems like you're all focused! How are you all finding this "30-Day Shred"?

Thank you, I guess that's probably why! I'll keep my eye out though. It's wouldn't be good to be the only guy here!

Very well done. Unfortunately I can't relate since I've never gotten into smoking and never will! I've heard how hard it is though and I'm glad you're seeing it through and trying your best. Smoking costs so much and does so much damage to your body. Again, congratulations and keep going...

Are you sure the settings were exactly the same, including the incline etc? I would say the first treadmill is more accurate, out of the two. Remember, they are just estimates though!

I've tried a couple of the workout and they are good. However, they aren't my sort of thing personally. I would prefer to plan ahead what I'm going to do and then do it myself, rather than follow DVDs etc. It is intense and I'm pretty sure a lot of people have had success with it. It's...

Welcome. Well it sounds like you're pretty serious and organised about it all! That's a good start! I hope to see you around here, I just registered too!

Yes sussexrob does bring up a good point; 1,000 calories probably is too little for you. Eating too little can be counter-productive. If you're going for a calorie deficit, aim for a deficit of 500 calories and no more ideally. This will allow you to lose 1lb per week consistently, provided that...

It doesn't matter when you eat, provided that it fits your daily calorie intake requirements. If you needed to eat 1,500 calories to maintain your weight and ate nothing all day, but then ate 1,500 calories worth of food just before bed, you would still maintain your weight. Time really is...

Fruit can make you put on weight just like any other food. It is full of sugar, so don't think it's all good! If you want to lose weight and keep it off, keep your diet clean and adjust it accordingly over time. You do need to be consistent; it's obviously not good to stop and start. It's fine...

You look great! Keep going, I'm sure you will be very happy once you meet your goals. Congratulations for your success so far.

Very well done, keep going! I'm sure this is all the motivation you need - this and the mirror, of course!

Yes fruit can satisfy sugar cravings and it's obviously good for you. You must eat fruit in moderation though, just like with everything else. Don't think it's all good, as it will make you put on weight if you eat too much; it's absolutely full of sugar, albeit natural fructose sugar!

It's nice to check out your weight and see how you're coming along, but it is pointless for two reasons: 1) Your weight fluctuates a lot short-term. 2) Progress doesn't come after a few seconds, minutes, hours or even days. You need to think more long-term! Of course your scales could be...

It's great you've decided to get healthier and it's great you're planning everything. Stick around, keep us updated and keep working at it! Good luck!

Good luck. You didn't mention your diet though; diet is very important. Make sure both you and your husband maintain clean diets and don't spoil all of your hard work!

It really depends on your diet and goals and how much protein you really need. The main advantages with whey protein are its price and convenience. If you can afford to get proper, whole foods like chicken and have the time to prepare it and such, then if I were you I'd stick to whole foods...

You might be sleeping for 9-10 hours, but that might not be quality sleep. Alcohol can definitely affect your sleep, whether you notice it or not. I would personally suggest cutting out all alcohol, as hard as it might be to do. If you try it and stay disciplined at least for a couple of weeks...

Looks like your questions have been answered! Welcome and good luck with your goals.

The best time to weigh yourself is in the morning, after you've been to the toilet etc. when you are at your very lightest, with no clothes on. Do this every Sunday or once every week, whichever day's most convenient for you and then try and forget your scales for the rest of the week. Your...

Consistency is key. You need to plan out your diet and once you've found something that works, keep at it. Don't eat something on day and something else the other; keep it consistent. This doesn't necessarily mean you have to be boring. Just keep your calorie intake the same each day and...

It's physically impossible NOT to lose weight if you diet properly. You don't even need to exercise if your diet is in check. If you aren't losing weight, you simply decrease your calorie intake. It might be hard, but that's life I'm afraid. I would urge you first to lose weight the...

It's definitely good to eat something prior to a workout. No closer than 30 minutes, but no further away than 2 hours ideally. I personally have a small bowl of oats with milk and a banana around 1 hour before working out. Just pack something small, it doesn't have to be perfect, just something...

Thank you. By the way, are there are many male members on this forum too? I've seen a lot of female posters here!

Ketosis can work... but have you tried losing weight the conventional way yet i.e. eat less, do more? If not I'd suggest you try that before starting a keto diet or similar honestly.

Yes, everything in moderation. In fact sugary foods and such are actually ideal post-workout, so just think to yourself whilst your working out "if I work hard, I'll reward myself with some chocolate after"! Something like that. Some chocolate for example, post-workout, combined with say a...

Kettlebells really can be used effectively; this thread and your progress pictures prove this. Well done and it's great to see someone else is having success with kettlebells! Keep it up.

Your progress is very clear. You look a lot better. Keep doing what you're doing! It seems to have worked, whatever you have been doing!

You're doing great! Keep it up. Thanks for sharing your progress pictures.

50lbs is a lot of weight! Congratulations, I bet people don't even recognize you now!

Really good progress. Good to see you stayed motivated and on track!

Really good job, thanks for sharing. You look much healthier.

Welcome, I just joined too. Hope to see you around.

There are plenty of motivational quotes and pictures; you just have to go fishing for them! Just picture where you could be in 6 months from now and imagine everyone you know complimenting you. Set goals and work towards them - remember to be realistic, but still work hard. Good luck!

Good advice so far in this thread. Back to basics though; just move more and eat less - it's that simple! You lose weight on a calorie deficit, so work out roughly how many calories you need to take in to maintain your weight. Then, you can choose to either drop your calorie intake (eat less)...

Hello. I'm new here. I'm hoping to pop in here as much as I can and help as many people as I can, to reach their goals! Thanks for your time - the forum looks great and really active! Matthew