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Hit 85lb weight loss goal!
mel941980
Posts: 49 Member
I joined MFP years ago, but I got serious about my weight loss in January, 2020 after suffering from pulmonary embolisms and being diagnosed with a heart defect. I know myself pretty well and after several weigh loss failures, I decided to make a plan I felt was feasible for me. I stuck to a plant-based diet, set my calories to one pound of weight loss per week, tracked everything, and started power walking 5 days a week. As the weight came off, I was able to get 4 miles in and then bumped up my walks to 6 days a week. I then added basic strength training to the mix 2-3 times a week. I have followed 16:8 intermittent fasting 6 days a week, which has worked wonders for my appetite.
I also save my exercise calories and eat them on the weekends. I toyed with not doing that, but didn't put a hard date on my weight loss. It's made the journey so much more tolerable for me.
I'm typically a private person so I don't share my diary. That said, I have posted questions that have been answered thoughtfully which I appreciate.
It took me 15 months, but finally lost 85lbs.
Before & after below.
I also save my exercise calories and eat them on the weekends. I toyed with not doing that, but didn't put a hard date on my weight loss. It's made the journey so much more tolerable for me.
I'm typically a private person so I don't share my diary. That said, I have posted questions that have been answered thoughtfully which I appreciate.
It took me 15 months, but finally lost 85lbs.
Before & after below.
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Well done, you! Congratulations on your weight loss and on your insightfulness. Your health will greatly benefit from your actions.
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What a lovely smile! And well earned!1
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I am so happy for your success and overcoming such medical obstacles. God bless you on your continued weight loss journey. You look beautiful.2
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Thank you, all!1
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Very exciting! Great job taking your health into your own hands.1
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The first thing I see in both pictures is your amazing smile! Congrats on all your hard work becoming the healthier version of yourself!1
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Beautiful achievement
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Congratulations and well done for turning your health around!1
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You look great, awesome job!1
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Congratulations on this fantastic achievement.1
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Congratulations! Looking fabulous!1
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Wow! You look beautiful and so very happy. In needed this post today following the Easter candy jelly bean blues (lol). I appreciate your candid post and congratulations on your amazing transformation, so Inspirational!!1
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Excellent work! 1
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Congratulations! What a great big smile you have Hat's off to your success. 1
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Onspiring. Great job.1
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Fantastic! 1
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Wow...I'd love to hear more about your intermittent fasting....I have never tried it but think I would like to. Also, banking your extra exercise calories seems like a great way to do things if you need an extra bit of calories for a fun night out....did you jus log those on the side - how did you 'use' those within the system?1
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Well done! You are beautiful and accomplished a great thing just for yourself!1
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Proud of you and happy for you!1
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Awesome!!!! Congrats!1
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135onmyway1 wrote: »Wow...I'd love to hear more about your intermittent fasting....I have never tried it but think I would like to. Also, banking your extra exercise calories seems like a great way to do things if you need an extra bit of calories for a fun night out....did you jus log those on the side - how did you 'use' those within the system?
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I stick to eating within an eight hour window, so typically 12:30pm-8:30pm. Once I lost 50lbs, I felt comfortable giving myself some leeway on Saturdays. I still don't break my fast until after noon, but I will allow myself an extra hour or two for dessert or a cockatil. I only drink water when I'm fasting. I used to have some black coffee or tea, but it was tough on my stomach and I was getting jittery.
I log daily, so Monday-Friday there's always a minimum of 300-350 calories leftover. I use those calories on Saturday-Sunday. My diary definitely hits the red every weekend, but I always know what I'm working with so I don't get bothered by it. I will say it's important to be honest on the weekends even when you're allowing yourself extra calories. A few times I wasn't and I either gained or stayed the same.2 -
Great work!! Congratulations!1
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Congratulations. That is fantastic.1
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You are my hero. Brava! Bellisimo
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Thanks for sharing your success with us. You are the motivation I needed today. Congrats, you look great!1
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Great job! You are so inspiring.1
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Thank you, everyone. I appreciate it.0
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