How I lost 50 pounds, my journey.

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This is not a complete story, but a quick summary on how I lost 50 pounds. Not everyone is going to have success with what I did. Not everyone will agree with the way I lost the weight either. Not everyone is going to be able to have the constitution to stick with with this plan. This worked for me, it may work for you, it may not.

I started near 200 pounds, out of work, inactive. Male, 30 years old, 5'7".

First 60 days:
No Exercise, less than 3,000 steps per day.
1,500 calorie limit.
Special Food: Soylent (Version 1.5 Powder)

Breakfast 7:00 AM: Soylent, 400 calories with 1 Tbsp Psyllium Husk added.
Between: Breakfast and Lunch: 32-64 Oz Water
Lunch: 12:00 PM: Soylent, 400 calories with 1Tbsp Psyllium Husk added.
Between: Lunch and Dinner: 32-64 Oz Water
Dinner: Anything I can make at home as long I limit myself to 1,500 calories. I eat homemade Pizza, tacos, nachos, as long as I make it. I use baked tortilla chips instead of regular, greek yogurt instead of sour cream, balsamic vinegar for flavoring, mustard, jalapenos. Pick up the books or do an internet search for "Eat This Not That."

Days: 61-120
Walking 45 minutes, 10,000 steps per day 7 days per week.
1,800 calorie limit.
Special Food: Soylent (Version 1.5 Powder)

Breakfast 7:00 AM: Soylent, 500 calories with 1 Tbsp PB2 & Psyllium Husk added.
Between: Breakfast and Lunch: 32-64 Oz Water
Lunch: 12:00 PM: Soylent, 500 calories with 1 Tbsp PB2 & Psyllium Husk added.
Between: Lunch and Dinner: 32-64 Oz Water
Dinner: Anything I can make at home as long I limit myself to 1,800 calories. I eat homemade Pizza, tacos, nachos, as long as I make it. I use baked tortilla chips instead of regular, greek yogurt instead of sour cream, balsamic vinegar for flavoring, mustard, jalapenos. Pick up the books or do an internet search for "Eat This Not That."

Days: 121- 180
Walking 60 - 120 minutes, 15,000 steps per day 7 days per week.
Squats in the morning before taking a shower, every day, as many as comfortable.
General calisthenics, whatever is comfortable three days a week, for 10 minutes.
1,800 calorie limit.
Special Food: Soylent (Version 1.5 Powder)

Breakfast 7:00 AM: Soylent, 500 calories with 1 Tbsp PB2 & Psyllium Husk added.
Between: Breakfast and Lunch: 32-64 Oz Water
Lunch: 12:00 PM: Soylent, 500 calories with 1 Tbsp PB2 & Psyllium Husk added.
Between: Lunch and Dinner: 32-64 Oz Water
Dinner: Anything I can make at home as long I limit myself to 1,800 calories. I eat homemade Pizza, tacos, nachos, as long as I make it. I use baked tortilla chips instead of regular, greek yogurt instead of sour cream, balsamic vinegar for flavoring, mustard, jalapenos. Pick up the books or do an internet search for "Eat This Not That."

Days: 200-260
Running 30 minutes, Walking 30 minutes, 10,000-15,000 steps per day, 5 days per week
Squats in the morning before taking a shower, every day, as many as comfortable.
General calisthenics, whatever is comfortable, three days a week, 20 minutes.
2,000 calorie limit.
Special Food: Soylent (Version 1.5 Powder)

Breakfast 7:00 AM: Soylent, 500 calories with 1 Tbsp PB2 & Psyllium Husk added.
Between: Breakfast and Lunch: 32-64 Oz Water
Lunch: 12:00 PM: Soylent, 500 calories with 1 Tbsp PB2 & Psyllium Husk added.
Between: Lunch and Dinner: 32-64 Oz Water
Dinner: Anything I can make at home as long I limit myself to 2,000 calories. I eat homemade Pizza, tacos, nachos, as long as I make it. I use baked tortilla chips instead of regular, greek yogurt instead of sour cream, balsamic vinegar for flavoring, mustard, jalapenos. Pick up the books or do an internet search for "Eat This Not That."

Today I run 2-4 miles a day, I maintain an average step count of 30,000 - 40,000 steps per day. I eat Soylent, new version 1.6 500 calories for breakfast and lunch. I snack on an apple between breakfast and lunch, and sometimes a banana between lunch and dinner. If I am feeling hungry after work I may have a Soylent Food Bar or a Protein Bar. I maintain my calories by eating 3,000 - 3,500 calories every day - I have a huge dinner. I eat whatever I want for dinner as long as I can make it myself.

SavedByGrace26356

Great job...we are all different so you have to find what works for you.