I eat 1700+ and lost weight, real results
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:flowerforyou:Height: 5'5"
Age: A few days short of 55
Current body fat: 27.6% (taken with Accu-Measure calipers)
I don't know my starting bf, but my starting weight was 201.
Current weight: 156
Goal weight: 150
When I started, my calorie goal was to net 1,650. Since then, MFP has reset it twice. It's currently at 1,430.
Since the beginning I've aimed to lose only a half-pound per week. Even with my current slowdown this close to goal, my average is still .78 lb/week.
I rely on fresh produce, whole grains, and lean proteins (with the occasional exceptions of cheddar and peanuts, consumed separately).
This is the lowest my weight has been in over a decade. :-)
I don't have a true "before" picture, but here's a series of "during" shots:
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Height: 5'5"
Age: A few days short of 55
Current body fat: 27.6% (taken with Accu-Measure calipers)
I don't know my starting bf, but my starting weight was 201.
Current weight: 156
Goal weight: 150
When I started, my calorie goal was to net 1,650. Since then, MFP has reset it twice. It's currently at 1,430.
Since the beginning I've aimed to lose only a half-pound per week. Even with my current slowdown this close to goal, my average is still .78 lb/week.
I rely on fresh produce, whole grains, and lean proteins (with the occasional exceptions of cheddar and peanuts, consumed separately).
This is the lowest my weight has been in over a decade. :-)
I don't have a true "before" picture, but here's a series of "during" shots:
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That's great! Its always good to see people finding what works for them, and you're right that you don't have to starve yourself, I eat anywhere from 1200-2000 calories, but average around 1600-1700 over the course of a week. Some people freak out if I tell them that I on a particular day I only ate 1200-1300, but if they looked at my averages and paid attention to what I actually said, they'd see that was ONE day of the week, not the norm.0
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Around 2200cals a day with a 2900cal refeed once a week and in a cut at the moment
ETA:5 8"-5 9", I am not tall.
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I want to point out that Ophidion is a vegan...VEGAN. So those who are vegan/vegetarians - there is no excuse not to be able to eat more than 1000 or 1200. :flowerforyou:0
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I want to point out that Ophidion is a vegan...VEGAN. So who are vegan/vegetarians....there is no excuse not to be able to eat more than 1000 or 1200. :flowerforyou:
Bookmarking this for future "I can't eat anymore cause vegetables" use. From now on I shall reply with "Bull! Look at this guy! Be more Vegan badass like him, plzkthx"0 -
Around 2200cals a day with a 2900cal refeed once a week and in a cut at the moment
You are amazing!
Everyone here is doing such a great job!
Keep up the great work, I'm very proud! :drinker:0 -
That's great! Its always good to see people finding what works for them, and you're right that you don't have to starve yourself, I eat anywhere from 1200-2000 calories, but average around 1600-1700 over the course of a week. Some people freak out if I tell them that I on a particular day I only ate 1200-1300, but if they looked at my averages and paid attention to what I actually said, they'd see that was ONE day of the week, not the norm.
No people are freaking out because you congratulated the girl who eats under 1200 calories and burns 75% of those and bragged about/ condoned doing the same thing.Congrats on a job well done. Today I ate 1311 calories, I burned 870 in exercise, which means I netted 441 calories, but I still ate over 1200. Usually I eat closer to 1600, but then I'm still heavy enough to burn 3000 or more TDE.
Do what works for you. You exercised hard, which probably will help maintain your metabolism, and it looks like you had some guidance from cross fit instructors (based on your photos), just be sure to increase slowly when you reach goal so you can watch your body's response.0 -
I eat 1600 to 1900 depending on my day.
I am 5'11 and am 42 years old.
Before
after....or i guess you could say during
Oh, and in the top pics I was around 235 and 222
and in the bottom pics I am between 185 and 187
I dont know my body fat...i dont really care...just intend to keep kicking *kitten*.
great job op and good lord!!!! so sexy. ^0 -
Around 2200cals a day with a 2900cal refeed once a week and in a cut at the moment
ETA:5 8"-5 9", I am not tall.
Cheese and rice. You have amazing definition. I'm showing this to my boyfriend (who is a ridiculous fitness nut, but still eats McDonalds and can't understand why he is stronger but not defined).0 -
I just wanted to say your success story was one of the ones that really convinced me of the importance of lifting. thank you for being such a BAMF. that is all. :flowerforyou:0
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Around 2200cals a day with a 2900cal refeed once a week and in a cut at the moment
ETA:5 8"-5 9", I am not tall.
Cheese and rice. You have amazing definition. I'm showing this to my boyfriend (who is a ridiculous fitness nut, but still eats McDonalds and can't understand why he is stronger but not defined).
wha? by all means show him that but I believe you are missing the point. lol.0 -
Around 2200cals a day with a 2900cal refeed once a week and in a cut at the moment
ETA:5 8"-5 9", I am not tall.
Cheese and rice. You have amazing definition. I'm showing this to my boyfriend (who is a ridiculous fitness nut, but still eats McDonalds and can't understand why he is stronger but not defined).
wha? by all means show him that but I believe you are missing the point. lol.
lol No, I get the point, but I'm gonna be manipulative and use it to show that you can get that definition and still get the calories from veggies too. I know, I'm horrible. I just hate the smell that McDs leaves in the car!! Every. Damn. Day.0 -
Around 2200cals a day with a 2900cal refeed once a week and in a cut at the moment
ETA:5 8"-5 9", I am not tall.
Cheese and rice. You have amazing definition. I'm showing this to my boyfriend (who is a ridiculous fitness nut, but still eats McDonalds and can't understand why he is stronger but not defined).
umm....I don't understand what you are saying. There are defined guys that eat fast food now and again...Have you met Sidesteel or DavPul? :huh:0 -
Cheese and rice. You have amazing definition. I'm showing this to my boyfriend (who is a ridiculous fitness nut, but still eats McDonalds and can't understand why he is stronger but not defined).
wha? by all means show him that but I believe you are missing the point. lol.
lol No, I get the point, but I'm gonna be manipulative and use it to show that you can get that definition and still get the calories from veggies too. I know, I'm horrible. I just hate the smell that McDs leaves in the car!! Every. Damn. Day.
Oh.
Maybe just tell him you don't like the smell?0 -
Life is too short to eat small amounts of boiled chicken and broccoli.
By "vegetables and lean proteins" I really meant "cram as much cottage cheese/vegetables/tofu/chicken/beans/whatever as possible into a bowl, and don't forget to hit the dessert bar on your way out. Unless it's pizza day, in which case, pizza." Ah, college cafeterias.0 -
lol No, I get the point, but I'm gonna be manipulative and use it to show that you can get that definition and still get the calories from veggies too. I know, I'm horrible. I just hate the smell that McDs leaves in the car!! Every. Damn. Day.
so I don't really know what the **** I am talking about, but I'm fairly certain "definition" shows up at a low enough body fat % and that has more to do with a caloric deficit than what type of food he's eating. although maybe I am missing your point?0 -
umm....I don't understand what you are saying. There are defined guys that eat fast food now and again...Have you met Sidesteel or DavPul? :huh:
Nope, I haven't. But I hear you saying that they eat it every now and again, not every day. And I was being a bit hyperbolic in my statement. I meant it as a compliment and not putting down or diminishing the thought of ever eating fast food (or anything like that for that matter).0 -
Life is too short to eat small amounts of boiled chicken and broccoli.
By "vegetables and lean proteins" I really meant "cram as much cottage cheese/vegetables/tofu/chicken/beans/whatever as possible into a bowl, and don't forget to hit the dessert bar on your way out. Unless it's pizza day, in which case, pizza." Ah, college cafeterias.
No worries, that wasn't about you. More just exposing my views on life in general; really I was agreeing with the manner in which you eat. Lean protein, veggies, and hey maybe I'll have this donut.
Well not a donut. I don't like donuts.0 -
Life is too short to eat small amounts of boiled chicken and broccoli.
By "vegetables and lean proteins" I really meant "cram as much cottage cheese/vegetables/tofu/chicken/beans/whatever as possible into a bowl, and don't forget to hit the dessert bar on your way out. Unless it's pizza day, in which case, pizza." Ah, college cafeterias.
No worries, that wasn't about you. More just exposing my views on life in general; really I was agreeing with the manner in which you eat. Lean protein, veggies, and hey maybe I'll have this donut.
Well not a donut. I don't like donuts.
BLASPHEMY!! :laugh:
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I wish these topics got as many views as the "look how much weight I've lost through borderline anorexia!" ones..
I try to be optimistic about it; If every "I eat a reasonable amount and lost!" thread gets 1 or 2 people who go 'Hey, that seems like a good idea' then all is right in the world.
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That's what got me to change my methods when I first started. I started learning stuff, increased calories from 1200, and never looked back.0 -
Well not a donut. I don't like donuts.
^Agreed and Achrya is one hot smokin' babe!BLASPHEMY!! :laugh:
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Well not a donut. I don't like donuts.
To be honest, ice cream > doughnuts any day of the week :-)0 -
Awesome thread.
I generally eat 1500 (lazy day) and 2000+ on active days. Over all my average calories consumed is between 1800 and 2000.
I'm 5'4.5"
Started using MFP @ 218lbs (march 13, 2013)
Currently: 167.4lbs
Estimated BF% (scale)*: 33%
my last progress pics:
From a 10 week challenge I participated in:
Halloween Costume:
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Yay food! I've been eating somewhere around 1600-1900 every day and I've lost about 50 lbs. Maybe someday I'll figure out how to post some damn pictures. Excellent job OP! :drinker:0
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Yay food! I've been eating somewhere around 1600-1900 every day and I've lost about 50 lbs. Maybe someday I'll figure out how to post some damn pictures. Excellent job OP! :drinker:
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Well not a donut. I don't like donuts.
^Agreed and Achrya is one hot smokin' babe!BLASPHEMY!! :laugh:
:blushing: Why thank you.
Donuts are still gross though.0 -
Well not a donut. I don't like donuts.
^Agreed and Achrya is one hot smokin' babe!BLASPHEMY!! :laugh:
:blushing: Why thank you.
Donuts are still gross though.
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Yay food! I've been eating somewhere around 1600-1900 every day and I've lost about 50 lbs. Maybe someday I'll figure out how to post some damn pictures. Excellent job OP! :drinker:
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Let me rephrase that, someday I won't be lazy and I'll post pictures. 0
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