15 lbs & 20 in. lost in 24 days (w. pics)

Phoenix_Warrior

I disagree with supplements and I hope that you were eating at least 1200 calories or more. But I'm happy that you're happy with your results! Stay healthy!

YOU don't like supplements? Did anyone ask what YOU liked???

I would assume posting on a public forum and trying to spread the word on how "awesome" it is probably gives people a right to their opinion. Maybe...

thesweatybetty

Good job on losing weight. Not such a good job on having pretty regular days where your body lacks over 1,000 calories of fuel to function. You're effectively starving your body from the calories it needs, and I'm not entirely agreeing with a method where you starve your body.

i'm not sure where you got that I was only eating 1,000? I averaged 1,400 calories a day and sometimes felt like I was forcing myself to eat, but I did anyways. Not once was I starving? Should have known people were going to find a way to bring negativity to this post.

Your food log.

I don't log every piece of food that crosses my lips, like the spoonfuls of almond and peanut butter on crackers I was eating. I used the log as a reference to see how my days were going. but thanks everyone for being so concerned with how i'm treating my body. this will be the last time I post anything, because its been more negative than positive. I thought this site was for support and motivation.

jahreviking

whats Advocare? is it healthy? most diet pills are deadly as it contains a concoction of chemicals. is this a natural supplement? can you please give more info on this.

its just amazing the changes in your body shape. its sure done wonders. great job!

damedame

i think that the people that are being "negative" are supporting you more than you'll admit. they are just making sure you aren't starving yourself. you are right that they dont know everything you eat in a day, they are basing it off your diary. but to say they are being negative is wrong. you want support, they gave it to you by making sure you were eating enough. if you are, then fantastic job. if not, i would consider eating more so you are getting the nutrients of that.

thesweatybetty

I disagree with supplements and I hope that you were eating at least 1200 calories or more. But I'm happy that you're happy with your results! Stay healthy!

YOU don't like supplements? Did anyone ask what YOU liked???

I would assume posting on a public forum and trying to spread the word on how "awesome" it is probably gives people a right to their opinion. Maybe...

"YOU don't like supplements? Did anyone ask what YOU liked???" <--that wasn't me. if someone doesn't agree to the supplements I take, they have all the right too.

thesweatybetty

They looked at your food log... In it you haven't gone over 1100 calories.

Good job though. Glad you are seeing results.

I don't log everything that enters my mouth. I'm tired of defending myself though. So much for the positivity and support I thought I was going to receive. It took a lot for me to post that picture, and now I fully regret it.

thesweatybetty

Great results!! I have been debating on trying Advocare, from what I remember, it was kinda $$

the 24 day challenge can get pricey.. but the cleanse is only $30.. I don't regret a penny spent tho.

thesweatybetty

I have a friend who is in the air force and she takes all of these supplements. I'm not saying all my results are based on the supplements though. I don't believe there is such thing as a magic pill you can take. I ate clean, non-processed foods, weight-trained 5-6 days a week and changed my whole way of life. the supplements gave me energy and helped with muscle recovery.

denitraross

I think you are missing the point of the comments..they are not meant to be negative, people like us that have been around this site for years, see the same trend, low calorie intake, initial weight loss, then they platue, start to gain, stop tracking ,etc....we are only trying to give you long term advice...believe me, I started the same as you, 1200 calories a day, not eating excercise calories, not tracking everything...had some losses, then it stopped....I then started upping calorie intake to 1500 plus eating excercise calories and I maintained steady weight loss..now at maintenance, I eat about 2000 calories a day and my excercise calories...

Its simple, eating less than 1000 calories a day for any extended period of time is just not healthy lifestyle, which is what this community is all about...

With that being said...you have had a great start and seen the scale move, but look through the topics on here and you will see same responses - EAT MORE TO LOSE MORE

scottgobuck

If you are going to post something like this then the first thing everyone is going to look at is your food diary and that where everyone is getting this from before according to your diary you are not even close to 1400 calories per day.

Dont misunderstand , I am sure everyone thinks your results are great but the point of this site is to do it healthy and permanently which means eating properly and excercising so I would start filling out your food diary completely every day if you want everyone to quit saying you need to eat more.

sweebum

You're not getting bashed. We are just pointing out that your results are ENTIRELY a result of your calorie deficit. I don't see the point of buying an expensive supplement, when you can just eat the food.

thesweatybetty

I think you are missing the point of the comments..they are not meant to be negative, people like us that have been around this site for years, see the same trend, low calorie intake, initial weight loss, then they platue, start to gain, stop tracking ,etc....we are only trying to give you long term advice...believe me, I started the same as you, 1200 calories a day, not eating excercise calories, not tracking everything...had some losses, then it stopped....I then started upping calorie intake to 1500 plus eating excercise calories and I maintained steady weight loss..now at maintenance, I eat about 2000 calories a day and my excercise calories...

Its simple, eating less than 1000 calories a day for any extended period of time is just not healthy lifestyle, which is what this community is all about...

With that being said...you have had a great start and seen the scale move, but look through the topics on here and you will see same responses - EAT MORE TO LOSE MORE

thanks for the feedback. I think the people might have approached the subject the wrong was with accusations instead of asking. my macros are set for me by a nutritionist who I see once every one or two months.

thesweatybetty

If you are going to post something like this then the first thing everyone is going to look at is your food diary and that where everyone is getting this from before according to your diary you are not even close to 1400 calories per day.

Dont misunderstand , I am sure everyone thinks your results are great but the point of this site is to do it healthy and permanently which means eating properly and excercising so I would start filling out your food diary completely every day if you want everyone to quit saying you need to eat more.

note taken.. didn't realize people were going to research this so much.

thesweatybetty

You're not getting bashed. We are just pointing out that your results are ENTIRELY a result of your calorie deficit. I don't see the point of buying an expensive supplement, when you can just eat the food.

I didn't realize people were going to research every item I put in my mouth or I would have logged all my food. I felt offended, cant help how I felt.

jess7386

I think you are missing the point of the comments..they are not meant to be negative, people like us that have been around this site for years, see the same trend, low calorie intake, initial weight loss, then they platue, start to gain, stop tracking ,etc....we are only trying to give you long term advice...believe me, I started the same as you, 1200 calories a day, not eating excercise calories, not tracking everything...had some losses, then it stopped....I then started upping calorie intake to 1500 plus eating excercise calories and I maintained steady weight loss..now at maintenance, I eat about 2000 calories a day and my excercise calories...

Its simple, eating less than 1000 calories a day for any extended period of time is just not healthy lifestyle, which is what this community is all about...

With that being said...you have had a great start and seen the scale move, but look through the topics on here and you will see same responses - EAT MORE TO LOSE MORE

thanks for the feedback. I think the people might have approached the subject the wrong was with accusations instead of asking. my macros are set for me by a nutritionist who I see once every one or two months.

I think she hit the nail on the head exactly. Also, do a bit of independent research - not every nutritionist makes healthy recommendations (I've been to one of those nutritionists, so trust me). At the end of the day, weight loss comes down to science - you have to have a calorie "deficit," but not so much so that your body plateaus. Everyone here wants you to succeed not only initially, but long-term; anyone being "negative" is just trying to give you advice on how to best achieve your goals in a healthy & sensible manner.

rduhlir

I agree with those who are trying to help you understand. Yes, good job with the weight loss. But, the people who are pointing out to you that you did not eat 1400 calories a day are only trying to be honest with you. And honestly, I can't understand why you would log all the other calorie dense things, but leave peanut butter out of your diary. Especially considering how calorie dense nut butters are. So honestly, I can't tell if this is a fib to try and get people to back off or if you truly ate it.

Just by looking over your diary:
Yesterday: Less than 1100 calories total consumed
Wed: Less than 1000 calories total
Tues: Less than 1100
Mon: Less than 1100
Sun: Less than 1100

And honestly, your friend who is in the Air Force could have done it a much cheaper way than taking Advocare. Active military have access to free personal trainers at the gyms on base. And on top of that, I am guessing that if your friend needed to take Advocare to begin with, was in a crunch to try and hit weigh-ins, considering that it could mean being kicked out of the military. Never trust a military member when they say, "I lost rapid weight by doing this, so I could hit weigh ins." While they might be quick fixes to keep our jobs, rarely are any of those things truly healthy.

sybrix

Good job! I really see a big difference. Don't be put off by the responses you received. I think some people missed where you said you didn't log all of your food and were showing concern.

thesweatybetty

I agree with those who are trying to help you understand. Yes, good job with the weight loss. But, the people who are pointing out to you that you did not eat 1400 calories a day are only trying to be honest with you. And honestly, I can't understand why you would log all the other calorie dense things, but leave peanut butter out of your diary. Especially considering how calorie dense nut butters are. So honestly, I can't tell if this is a fib to try and get people to back off or if you truly ate it.

Just by looking over your diary:
Yesterday: Less than 1100 calories total consumed
Wed: Less than 1000 calories total
Tues: Less than 1100
Mon: Less than 1100
Sun: Less than 1100

And honestly, your friend who is in the Air Force could have done it a much cheaper way than taking Advocare. Active military have access to free personal trainers at the gyms on base. And on top of that, I am guessing that if your friend needed to take Advocare to begin with, was in a crunch to try and hit weigh-ins, considering that it could mean being kicked out of the military. Never trust a military member when they say, "I lost rapid weight by doing this, so I could hit weigh ins." While they might be quick fixes to keep our jobs, rarely are any of those things truly healthy.

she started out at 140, so she wasn't big at all and didn't use them to necessarily lose weight, just feel better. i'm tired of defending myself. like I said.. I don't track every item that hits my lips. i'll make note of that next time I post anything.

bettybunz

You look great!! As long as YOU know what you are doing, people are entitled to their opinion and yes will give it. I totally understand about feeling bad about yourself and need something to kick start it. I wish I had any money to add something extra into my change. You are doing a great job!! Keep it up!!!

thesweatybetty

Good job! I really see a big difference. Don't be put off by the responses you received. I think some people missed where you said you didn't log all of your food and were showing concern.

thank you.