I struggled for a while to lose the last 5 kgs that I needed to get to my initial goal weight. Consider myself very fit, cyle road and mtb sat and sun, and train at the gym high intensity cardio at least 3 times a week. I made the following changes: - Had this mantra, you are what you eat. Everytime I wanted something I told myself, is it good for me, and will it benefit my training. - Started running and swiming to mix things up - Started eating more lean protein, and always had at least 3 egg whites every day as a snack at 10AM. - No fruit later than lunchtime - Dont be afraid of carbs, but stick to brown rice, sweet potatoe etc. - Lay off the junk food, no crisps, no fried chips, donuts, pastries etc. - Lay off the bread, in all forms, even the low GI stuff - Try not eat after 6:30pm - CLA supplements seem to help - 70% dark chocholate if you have a sugar craving - If you want to mars bar or something, ratehr reach for a protein bar,might cost more, but at least you getting some protein in you. This isnt hard fast rules, but simply what worked for me. I have lost the 5kgs, and am on my way to trying to lose another 2.5kg to get tomy new goal weight. The biggest difference, I have noticed, is that despite not losing the kgs, I have lost inches, and have slowly built up the muscle. Rome wasn't built in a day, and this is a gradual process, do not expect results in 4 weeks, but stick to it, and after 3 months you will definitly notice the difference. I still heve the odd cheat day, and will demolish a pizza at least once a week, but you need to reward yourself.
