1Madgirl's weight loss journey
1MADGIRL
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Hi!
I'm at a plateau so I thought it would be wise to start a thread cos that's always helped me before. I'm going to try eating as simple as possible so as to aid weight loss.
I vary between 52.5 and 53.6 kg. My body doesn't want to go under 52.5!
So this will be my daily progress thread
I'm at a plateau so I thought it would be wise to start a thread cos that's always helped me before. I'm going to try eating as simple as possible so as to aid weight loss.
I vary between 52.5 and 53.6 kg. My body doesn't want to go under 52.5!
So this will be my daily progress thread
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How tall are you? Asking because if you're 5'4" and above, it seems like you're at a healthy weight and that may be why you're stalled.
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My same question.0
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159-160cm... I think thats about 5'3"
I'm hoping to get to 49.5 - 50kg so not too much left.0 -
It's great that you're so close to your goal but please, please don't beat yourself up! You have an excellent BMI and you're a healthy weight. I think the last time I had a body fat of 20% is when I was a child. lol
Edited: I read or watched something Joe did that said when you're close to goal, you should add more calories, but I can't find the thread or post. Maybe someone else will be able to confirm. Are you eating the same amount as when you started?0 -
Thank you
I'm not very fit so I mostly store fat, rather than muscle (which is my aim once I get rid of the last few kilos)
The last time I had my body percentage calculated I was 55.3kg and my body fat was 27.7% so I doubt I'm under 20 now... I'll get there though We all will.
I think I'm eating more. I've been having more events or visiting parents more so I'll try to get that sorted. Its the last stage of weight loss so its worth every last push Then maintenance and toning should be fun 1 -
I'm so very happy for you! Those plateau's do indeed suck. I didn't have your age for the BMI calculator so I just guesstimated with 25 and it came up at 20.9% I know they can all be different though and they're not as accurate as measurements and other ways to get a more accurate percentage.
I hope to be in your shoes one day, bordering on those precious few pounds hovering so close to goal... yet seeming like I won't ever get there. haha0 -
thank you for calculating that for me
btw I'm 29
You will be. We all help to keep each other on track here and you'll struggle with the last few pounds in no time 2 -
I can't wait until I have your struggles!! Are you changing up anything for the last few pounds, or maintaining the same thing?0
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I'm trying to exercise more frequently but I think it would be wise to put my calorie intake down to 1000 calories (without exercise)0
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We are the same height You're almost there just like me except we have different goals
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haha finally found someone my height. Everyone else seems to be quite tall! 1
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You're so close to your goal! Have you tried a day of water fast to break that plateau?0
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I've never managed to have a day fast yet ... I need to find the courage to see this through!2
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I had a lovely 12km hike today .
Still at a plataeu but I'm experimenting with things to maybe get back to losing weight.
I'm back to taking vitamin D (3000 ui). I'm also taking evening primrose oil (2000mg) and vitamin C supplements.
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I find the easiest way to break a plateau is either through an extended fast or a complete gorge day. Afterwards things go back to losing.0
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@1MADGIRL Your hike sounds lovely!!1
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Nice hike!1
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I hope your experiments work
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@1MADGIRL try going low carb. It worked for me.0
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mikseyniha wrote: »@1MADGIRL try going low carb. It worked for me.
I might just try this is nothing changes in a few weeks thank you 1 -
I'm reading a lot about progesterone and remember that I read that some of you guys had missed periods. Seems to be worth getting this tested!0
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Wow I'm at a complete standstill. I am 53.3 and have been for many days. No gain, no loss.
I think I need to fast for a bit.... urgh! I'm terrified.
My plan is as follows (I reserve the right to change the plan lol)
Wednesday - fast food dinner (around 1000 calories)
Thursday - dinner under 500 calories (anything I want)
Friday - FAST day
Saturday - normal OMAD dinner (1000 calories)
Sunday - FAST day
Monday - normal OMAD dinner (1000 calories)
Tuesday - 500 calorie dinner
Wednesday - normal OMAD dinner (1000 calories)0 -
Gracious, 1MADGIRL, I think the fast will be nice for you. However, your body is probably clinging to the barely there calories you're giving it. I bet if instead of 1000 calories, you worked your way up to 1500-1750 (before exercise log gives you extra), the last bit would fall off quite quickly. Heck, you might do yourself a favor and have a hog wild day, and you'll gain 1-3 pounds for a few days, but you'll shock your body into, "Ahhhhh, plenty of calories here", and that will break your plateau. lol
I know I'm far away from my goal, and I know I've always been fat, but I have read so much about weight loss over the years to know that you can't be afraid to eat a healthy amount of calories.
I'm sorry if I seem preachy, just a bit concerned about you. You're such a sweetheart, feel like I'm talking to one of my kids. lol2 -
Thank you for your support
I know you might be right...
my TDEE for maintenance is 1,472 and I'm terrified of going anywhere near that value. So I was trying to eat 1000 calories a day. Today I won't be exercising and i'll try the "shock" fast food day 0 -
((((1Madgirl)))), you're welcome. I think it's so very important we don't go to the other side of unhealthy eating after weight loss... being afraid to eat what we need. The healthiest of minds recognize balance is key for all aspects of life. Best to you! :-D0
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wsandy8512 wrote: »Gracious, 1MADGIRL, I think the fast will be nice for you. However, your body is probably clinging to the barely there calories you're giving it. I bet if instead of 1000 calories, you worked your way up to 1500-1750 (before exercise log gives you extra), the last bit would fall off quite quickly. Heck, you might do yourself a favor and have a hog wild day, and you'll gain 1-3 pounds for a few days, but you'll shock your body into, "Ahhhhh, plenty of calories here", and that will break your plateau. lol
I know I'm far away from my goal, and I know I've always been fat, but I have read so much about weight loss over the years to know that you can't be afraid to eat a healthy amount of calories.
I'm sorry if I seem preachy, just a bit concerned about you. You're such a sweetheart, feel like I'm talking to one of my kids. lol
I agree. Most people who get as aggressive as you've proposed end up not being able to handle it and go on a binge (and some drop out completely). I would go on an eating binge for sure if I tried that. Slow and steady wins the race IMO.1 -
I agree with others, your calorie totals seem very low. Do you feel full after 1000 calories?Wow I'm at a complete standstill. I am 53.3 and have been for many days. No gain, no loss.
I think I need to fast for a bit.... urgh! I'm terrified.
My plan is as follows (I reserve the right to change the plan lol)
Wednesday - fast food dinner (around 1000 calories)
Thursday - dinner under 500 calories (anything I want)
Friday - FAST day
Saturday - normal OMAD dinner (1000 calories)
Sunday - FAST day
Monday - normal OMAD dinner (1000 calories)
Tuesday - 500 calorie dinner
Wednesday - normal OMAD dinner (1000 calories)
As far as your plan of course do what you fell comfortable with, but I might offer a suggestion.
If you are going to try a fast I'd put the fasting days back to back to get more bang for the buck, rather than breaking the fast for a day then fasting again.
For example going by calories the days would be;
1000
1000
500
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500
1000
1000
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Wow I'm at a complete standstill. I am 53.3 and have been for many days. No gain, no loss.
I think I need to fast for a bit.... urgh! I'm terrified.
My plan is as follows (I reserve the right to change the plan lol)
Wednesday - fast food dinner (around 1000 calories)
Thursday - dinner under 500 calories (anything I want)
Friday - FAST day
Saturday - normal OMAD dinner (1000 calories)
Sunday - FAST day
Monday - normal OMAD dinner (1000 calories)
Tuesday - 500 calorie dinner
Wednesday - normal OMAD dinner (1000 calories)
@1MADGIRL gal don't do it.. i know that you burn calories like freaky amazingly but you are taking in very low amount of calories.. So consider it before you get to it!!
Good luck..1
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