Anyone else with 100lb weight loss goal?

ldstrange

Count me in...I'm down 28 lbs after 8 weeks, averaging about 3.5 lbs/wk so I am very happy with my progress so far. Honestly, it's not been that hard to make the changes I needed to make.

I understand that it will get harder the less I have remaining to lose, but what the hell, I'll just drop the claoric intake and up the exercise a bit.

Right now all I can say is..."It's ALL good!"

skasis_paradigm

The difference is mind-blowing when you first try it out. You realize just how hard it is to follow through on such a simple premise. When I first tried it a month and a half ago, I could barely sprint at 6.5. Since then, I can sprint at about 9.0 on a 15 incline for 10 seconds + 10 rest and at 10.0 on a reasonable incline of anywhere from 1-9 for the complete 20-10 split.

The first week I started doing it I lost about 2 pounds. The second week about 2 again; then, on the 3rd week, it skyrocketed to a 7 pound loss, taking me from 247 to 240. Since, I've changed up the tabata and the cardio and the 5 pounds that came off in 2 days occurred.

The explanation to me was that It takes the body 2-3 weeks to adjust to the new routine, which is why I then opted to adjust it in the same sequence from here on out. So my advice is to give it about 2-3 weeks before you get discouraged and who knows, you may even see the results sooner or a bit later (depending on how your body reacts to it)

jessytenzin

LennonLuv2 - congrats for your loss so far! I think you are right I need to be patient . I have to remember when I started this I said to myself "this will be a slow process" I guess I am trying to rush it now as I want to have a new body for the new year and that's not far away now! It's so easy to overthink- I remember a phase of me weighing myself everyday about 3 times a day and being upset when it went up! I got obsessive for a while, but I'm okay now. Don't be bummed look at how much you have lost so far! It wil definetly pay off in the end-you're right we just have to work hard and be patient

Idstrange - that's a great weekly loss! Congrats! Hope I can mimick you on weigh in day

Skasis-paridi- you give such informative advice thanks so much. Well I will whole heartedly try this for the next few weeks-I hope it kickstarts good losses for me again! I have to shock my body again and today was a shock 15 incline?? Lol the maximum I do-walking quickly- is incline 10. Running- I can only run on incline 2-3 right now! Can I also ask you, I really want to build arm strength and burn arm fat-WITHOUT getting body builder arms- so I'm scared to lift weights! Any advice on how to go about that?

Moviegal77

Congratulations on your results so far. I can't wait to get there too.

To answer your question, if I were in your shoes I would be sure to re-calculate how many calories you need at you're new slimmer current weight. Then I would change up my entire workout routine. I would try new classes, try those classes that maybe you thought were too intimidating when you first started. If you're used to the treadmill then switch to the elliptical or stair climber.

Good luck.

Y05H1

I had a similar issue when I hit 220. I introduced weight training once every three days, and while I did initially gain a little I'm now at 211.
I do miss that pace pounds were dropping between 270 and 220 lol.

skasis_paradigm

For the most part, it's a dangerous myth that just because you start lifting that you'll look like a female Mr. Universe. The truth is, I have a female friend who lifts regularly and she looks nothing like that. Truth is, steroids are the only way you would look like that in the first place. So don't be afraid to pick up some dumbbells and do some concentration curls, forearm raises and triceps exercises to sculpt and cut the arms to your desired tone.

if you are that hesitant, find a comfortable weight that you have to work to get through and stick with it for a little while before moving up the weights. Though I highly encourage you to make a routine and go about it the normal way.

Glad I could be of some help .

crazybookworm

I started at 252 lbs and reached my goal of 125. Thankfully, I never plateaued and I think I can owe that to CONSTANTLY changing up my workout. I hit the gym(and do Yoga) 5-6 days a week, so I would(and still do) change up my exercise routine about every 4-5 workouts. It's important to not let your body fall into a routine. If you are generally doing the same workout each time, your body eventually falls into a routine and doesn't have to work as hard; Which results in fewer calories burned. If you frequently change up your workouts, it will keep that body guessing!

Good luck!

JanaCanada

Hi Jessytenzin! I have a 100 lbs. goal, and I am halfway there.

Been on MFP since Sept. 2012. Went from 225.5 to 175.5,and then plateau'ed big time. Like you, I lost between 3-5 lbs. per week at first, and now I'm lucky if I lose .5 lb. per week. But that's OK! They say the closer you get to your goal, the slower you lose, so I'm good with that. After all, this is a lifestyle change, not just a diet.

Good luck to you, and hang in there!

tryin08

My goal is a little more than 100lbs, but I would love to chat with you all. I was that overweight child and never took a day of gym class due to a hip issue. I have tried many diets, that failed, and I just kept gaining. I did the two shakes a day and it worked, but that was when ephedra wasn't banned. I have since regained all that plus more. I did try to do that program again, but it just didn't work. My 40th birthday is tomorrow and i don't want to stay this weight for my 40s. I have very young children and want to be able to things with them. I'm off for the summer so I decided to use this time to get my butt in motion and eat less. MFP has really helped because it makes logging so easy. I've never wanted to do it before. I'm not using a scale that often, instead looking for all those little NSVs like my flabby left arm losing that roll so that I can wear short sleeve shirts with confidence. I will check my weight periodically, because if I do it more often, I'll get discouraged. Congrats on all of your weight losses!

linsey0689

I started at 285 on here top weight ever was 295 and now I am down to 250-252. And I totally agree with what you are saying it really slows down a lot. I started in January. And I took about a month and a half off and just somewhat watch what I ate and didn't log or really exercise all that much just to see what happens. Mostly because I was tried of working so hard and wanted a break but also because I hear about people losing all this weight then gaining it right back. Over the month and a half I lost 4 pounds which isn't much at all but I was happy. I have been back about 1 week and my weight is coming off pretty fast at least so far. Would I say this would work for everyone or I would even recommend it? No not really, but it has at least so far worked for me.

lachesissss

Yes. I want to be about 160-170, so I'm actually quite close to my goal. I'm stuck in the 80's though. I've hit 90lbs lost a few times, but then went back up. However, I will say that I've made endurance, distance and strength gains while plateauing so I'm not overly upset about my loss of progress. But my ultimate goal is to be -110lbs.

jessytenzin

Thanks skasis_paradi on your advice to not be a "female Mr Universe" I have no arm strength at all so I will work on it

It's great to hear what has worked for everyone and how we all seem to take slightly different approaches. I guess the main thing is realising what works for you in a healthy way and the will power to keep going and not be disheartened by slower progress. Thanks for telling us about your stories! I have been re-motivated

hill2423

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