Cautionary tale - don't lose weight too fast!

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  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    Why would you continue that for 6 months?

    ^^^ THIS ^^^ I have lost 66 pounds in a little over 95 days and did not have any of these symptoms but I ate clean and drank a lot of water.

    You started off at over 300lbs and net around 1200cals a day. I wonder how much fat compared to muscle you are losing. I wonder how few calories you'll be able to eat when you hit your goal weight as your body will have adapted to the VLCD. I wonder sadly how quickly you'll gain it back :noway:

    Op, thanks for sharing this story. Sadly people like the one I've quoted wont listen, but there will be lurkers who do :flowerforyou:
  • Brad805
    Brad805 Posts: 289 Member
    I believe the crux of your tale is one needs to get informed about the reality of a VLCD before attempting such a plan. VLCD diets eliminate some key things from your diet and supplementing becomes very important for ones health. That said, it does sound like you went too far with things even for a VLCD.

    Good luck moving forward.
  • stackhead
    stackhead Posts: 121 Member
    It was brave to post this and thank you for doing so. It came at a great time when I was just feeling sorry for myself that it wasn't happening faster!

    In: for when I need reminding that when it comes to the tortoise and the hare. I am the tortoise :)
  • fouroclock
    fouroclock Posts: 11 Member
    Thank you OP for your honest, clear and helpful story. I have been there when I was younger and was lucky enough to get away with just hair loss and re-gaining of the pounds. When I get inpatient with my current speed of loss, reading stories like yours puts things in a much healthier perspective. I will stick with my 0.5 lb. a week loss and typical plateaus.
  • spellingmama
    spellingmama Posts: 17 Member
    I realize this thread is dead but I am bumping to remind myself of the dangers of this! Thanks for being so brave to share. I needed to hear this so I can share the information with others. Hope it's going well, now.

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