I lost 40 pounds in 10 weeks

kstephenson40 · June 2013

Pinch me...I am eating right and exercising regularly. We are having a healthy habits challenge at work and it is very motivating. All based on points earned for doing things like eating 3 servings of veggies daily, drinking 64 oz of water and logging your food. So excited and feel like a new person!

Jenny_Ren1 · June 2013

Wow, good for you. That sounds like a lot, though. Any specific advice?

kstephenson40 · June 2013

I agree it sounds like a lot too fast. However, I am losing about 2-3 pounds per week on average, with a couple of weeks slightly higher. My first week I lost 10 pounds, so it was a headstart. MFP has me on 1200 calories per day. I either walk or ride a stationary bike for 30-45 4 times a week. I have cut out all sweets and junk food, eat healthy carbs and lots of veggies and two servings of fruit. I eat half a portion when I go out to eat - I automatically ask for a box when the food is delivered so I am not tempted to nibble. The work contest is really a help as I am competitive. I have tried to lose before and did not have the mental resolve, which I believe is key. I can sit at a table with chips and salsa and not eat one, same goes for bread. (Which I LOVE!) I am a real fan of sweet and dropped them cold turkey - I have not had anything besides fruit Popsicles or FF pudding in the entire ten weeks. I am simply determined, like never before.

afrodizzia · June 2013

Wow! really inspiring. I have just started my journey to lose 40lbs...again :embarassed:
I have been lacking motivation so came in here looking to be inspired. Thanks for sharing!

Squamation · June 2013

That is fantastic!

I don't think that 40lbs in 10 weeks is too much- looking at your ticker it say's that you have over a hundred total to lose.

Keep in mind that with this awesome weight loss now you might experience a long plateau later. Obviously you're doing a great job- keep up the good work.

2013sk · June 2013

Great attitude.....sounds like your doing really well

Way to go!!!

socajam · June 2013

Congratulations and keep up the good work, treat everyday as a new day and leave the bad days behind.

Missijensen · June 2013

Great Job, great attitude! Keep it going!

Porcelaine22 · June 2013

have you got pictures? I would love to see and know what you are doing!

x

PhatDiaries · June 2013

Thats awesome keep it up !!

Angimom · June 2013

DANG!!! That is sooooo Awesome! Keep up the good work!

KenosFeoh · June 2013

Very nice; I'm really happy for you!

missstephaniekay · June 2013

Awesome job! That's about how long it took me to lose my 40 pounds also. I'm currently 5 months in & have lost 60 pounds. Keep up the great work, it does get harder but it's so worth it.

fiferize · June 2013

That is so awesome, how wonderful that work is helping you with this.

HartJames · June 2013

Did you eat back your calories to keep your net at 1200 after exercise?

kstephenson40 · June 2013

Thanks for all the kind words! I do not eat all my calories back. I never know when I will be able to workout and I end up working out around 8 pm. I don't eat after 9 so I run out of time.