lose 200lbs in less then a year ?

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  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    edited September 2017
    bjcrewe wrote: »
    So i now know to lay off bread (don't eat it much unless there us nothing else) its not worth the calories.

    It's quite nice when you can identify higher calorie foods or drinks you're perfectly happy living without. I was like this with soda - I was drinking maybe 2 med to large fountain sodas a week, really just because they were convenient, not because I enjoyed them all that much. Now I make sure to have alternatives on hand, or just stick with water. Cutting down on calories doesn't always have to be a big struggle!

    bjcrewe wrote: »
    To get a playlist set up to listen to on my walk. Get some hip-hop and icp. Nothing better then it.

    I love the last two Run the Jewels albums as walking music. Also last year's A Tribe Called Quest release.
  • belleflop
    belleflop Posts: 154 Member
    edited September 2017
    Losing a lot weight in a short amount of time is definitely doable, plenty of examples of this on the internet. What is really MORE important is your ability to maintain the weight loss. If the means to which you lost the weight isn't sustainable during your weight loss and after, statistically speaking you are most likely going to gain the weight back and then some.
  • bree4485
    bree4485 Posts: 4 Member
    You can do whatever you set your mind to do! I have about 100 more pounds ds to lose myself and I am 23 down. You have to remember that even though you want the weight off, it is also important to remain healthy in doing so. Maybe a low carb diet or keto would work wonderfully for you. Also consider cutting sugars out completely and no other beverages beside h20 and maybe a packet of crystal light when you are tired of it. All in all ik you can do it and excited to hear about your results!
  • shylady76
    shylady76 Posts: 134 Member
    Keep up with the great work. We are here for your support.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,416 Member
    toxikon wrote: »
    jdlobb wrote: »
    can I just quickly reiterate....

    Rice and beans! rice and beans! rice and beans!!

    cheap, nutritious, filling, delicious. did i mention cheap?

    And eggs! Eggs are amazing.

    ...and you can throw some meat on that and/or maybe some cheese and salsa. Fancy it up!
  • bjcrewe
    bjcrewe Posts: 208 Member
    5pm and already over my calories by 250 ugg this is a bad day
  • LonniJay
    LonniJay Posts: 3,740 Member
    bjcrewe wrote: »
    So i now know to lay off bread (don't eat it much unless there us nothing else) its not worth the calories.

    Look for light bread at your local grocery store. It's usually between 40 - 45 calories and a bit smaller so you don't put as much on it! ;)
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    bjcrewe wrote: »
    5pm and already over my calories by 250 ugg this is a bad day

    It happens to all of us, don't worry. One day won't derail your progress. Just get back to your goal tomorrow. :)

    High-volume foods will really help you while you adjust to your calorie deficit. Fresh fruit and vegetables, especially. There are many delicious ways to prepare vegetables, so start checking out some recipes and playing in the kitchen!

    Here are some ideas for you:
    https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/the-40-best-low-calorie-foods.html
  • emailmehere1122
    emailmehere1122 Posts: 140 Member
    brookielaw wrote: »
    I've lost more than that (240 total), and it took a lot longer than a year. My advice is to make small, sustainable changes. You didn't get to your weight overnight, and you won't lose it overnight either. If you can't maintain the changes that you need to make to lose the weight, what's the point?

    So, how about a change a week? Start with logging everything, then maybe Drink more water, cut out soda, make healthier choices, increase fruits and veg, then move more.

    I do remember how everything hurt at 387. The small changes started the weight coming off...parking a little further, taking the stairs or walking a bit, that kind of stuff, until I moved on to swimming. (Swimming is much easier on your joints than a lot of activities. You can work on range of motion or even water aerobics if you aren't into swimming.) Find an activity you love, and do it.

    Reward yourself for doing well (oh and hey, not with food either). Celebrate milestones. Set smaller goals and then celebrate them.

    The biggest thing is that you can't give up. You may screw up along the way (I sure did)....forgive yourself, move on, and get back to it.

    Lastly, consult a medical professional. You never know what insight they may be able to give you, but you want to make sure your health is the best it can be. Good luck. If I can do it, anyone can.

    Congratulations...
    quite an accomplishment
  • bjcrewe
    bjcrewe Posts: 208 Member
    So i read that if you take your weight and times it by 10 that's how many calories you burn a day going about normal day. Is there any truth to this?
  • jdlobb
    jdlobb Posts: 1,232 Member
    bjcrewe wrote: »
    So i read that if you take your weight and times it by 10 that's how many calories you burn a day going about normal day. Is there any truth to this?

    roughly. If you're mostly sedentary though this wouldn't apply. For an average person of average activity, the 10 times rule is fine. But for people at the extremes (either end) of either weight or activity, it falls apart.
  • bjcrewe
    bjcrewe Posts: 208 Member
    edited September 2017
    jdlobb wrote: »
    bjcrewe wrote: »
    So i read that if you take your weight and times it by 10 that's how many calories you burn a day going about normal day. Is there any truth to this?

    roughly. If you're mostly sedentary though this wouldn't apply. For an average person of average activity, the 10 times rule is fine. But for people at the extremes (either end) of either weight or activity, it falls apart.

    Though as much it dint seem like it would apply in my state.

  • LonniJay
    LonniJay Posts: 3,740 Member
    Mfp takes your weight into consideration when you add exercise. The larger you are the more calories you will use when doing exercise and everyday activities. As you lose weight you'll notice you have to work harder and longer to lose the same amount of calories you did when you weighed more. :)
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    There are a lot of calculators out there to help determine your calories burned, but I found this website to be the most helpful: https://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/how-to-estimate-maintenance-caloric-intake.html/

    It recommends a 10 multiplier for women and 11 for men to determine resting calorie burn, then walks through figuring out maintenance. It does assume an hour of intentional exercise, but I found the numbers still work out if you start on the low end of their recommended multipliers. Whatever number you start with, you'll want to track your actual results (calories consumed, weight, rough extra exercise calories) and adjust to fit. I now use a 10.75 multiplier because my resting calorie burn is unusually high for a woman, for example.
  • Rickster1967
    Rickster1967 Posts: 485 Member
    Just as a guide I weigh 264 and my BBMR is 1976 and my TDEE is 2700 approx

    I am eating a steady 2000 a day and losing 2.6lbs per week on average for last 10 weeks

    So you should be able to drop weight quite easily on 2800 or something especially if you start moving a bit more

    we're all rooting for you!