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Originally Posted by evince
Hi! I've been trying to shed the last 7-10 lbs for the past month, and although I've tried my best to stick to exercising 45 mins to an hour daily, along with walking to work, I've been stuck at the same weight. It's very frustrating! I'm eating steadily about 1200 calories a day. I've tried to vary my exercise routine by doing boxing classes and badminton, however, we recently had to move house because of a flood that ruined our home... so I've been unable to do anything except go to the gym...
Am desperate for help, especially since it's the last few pounds! Any tips?
Thanks!
A couple of days of eating higher-than-normal calories, consisting of healthy but different food from what I usually eat, usually bumps the scale down a few pounds for me. Make not to weigh yourself RIGHT after you do this, because you'll likely have gained a temporary few pounds of water and food weight.
So try the "eating holiday", wait two days for the water and food to clear your system, then get on the scale. Doesn't work for everyone, but for some reason I find it works every time for me - and it's fun to take a little holiday! As long as you KNOW you will be able to get right back on track. If you are afraid that it will lead back into a bad cycle then probably best not to try it.