Lost 160 Pounds in 6 Months-100% Natural Using MFP

heybales

Congrats on being so determined and having this much success so far, that's incredible.

i may have missed it skimming over the pages here, but any specifics to give encouragement to others?

Of course, I hope ones would realize that with a lot available to lose, you can lose faster. And you can't compare between folks. 6'3" helps immensely too.

Because to obtain 6.15 lbs weekly on average is stellar, and if that was indeed all fat, as unlikely as that is, it would imply an average daily deficit of about 3000 calories.

Just curious what exercise you were able to do at the start (obviously running and lifting) for how long that got your daily burn up so high to allow a deficit that big, and what kind of eating level did you start with and make it to currently, did you have to drop any foods that set you off, or good enough at portion control to still enjoy things?

And any rewards you gave yourself through the time there, like for reaching subgoals of weight or distance or weight lifted, ect?

MickeS

Good work man!

GardenGirlie

Thank you for giving me an amazing dose of inspiration today. Congrats on your past success and a huge congrats on your future success as well. This I can give with no reservations, as there is no doubt of your continued success. You Sir......ROCK!!!!!!!!!

goingtodoitin14

Congrats to you! You have overcome so much! You look great!!

jwalters0616

Congrats on being so determined and having this much success so far, that's incredible.

i may have missed it skimming over the pages here, but any specifics to give encouragement to others?

Of course, I hope ones would realize that with a lot available to lose, you can lose faster. And you can't compare between folks. 6'3" helps immensely too.

Because to obtain 6.15 lbs weekly on average is stellar, and if that was indeed all fat, as unlikely as that is, it would imply an average daily deficit of about 3000 calories.

Just curious what exercise you were able to do at the start (obviously running and lifting) for how long that got your daily burn up so high to allow a deficit that big, and what kind of eating level did you start with and make it to currently, did you have to drop any foods that set you off, or good enough at portion control to still enjoy things?

And any rewards you gave yourself through the time there, like for reaching subgoals of weight or distance or weight lifted, ect?

Thanks for watching. As far as a deficit goes, there probably was that high of a deficit daily, but reminder, I was monitored every two weeks with blood work by my doctors. Here is what I did, when i started my BMR was about, 3820 Calories, my diet was 1200-1500 calories and my exercise was 60 minutes walking 2x's a day, which burned approximately 2200. so to maintain it would have been 6020 calories, i was eating 1500, so my deficit was approx. 4,520. It sounds crazy but it is true. As far as treat days, no. Most people rewards themselves, but I figure, I don't want to be tempted and if I eat a piece of chocolate every week am I really curing myself of the obsession I had with food, or just putting up with the craving until my next fix? Everyone is different, but I was completely obsessed with eating, obviously. So to cut it out completely makes it a lifestyle approach and after about month 2, I didn't even crave it anymore and as of now, I don't think I would eat it if I had 2,000 extra calories a day to burn.

As far as exercise, even now, walking is king. I listen to books so I learn as I walk, it is my meditation. I started out at 2 miles a day max, and now I walk 10-12 a day.

As far as loosing weight, its not a race. Losing weight is a result of a lot of small efforts leading to a final outcome. I make a calendar on my fridge and record my weight every morning. This lets me track fluctuations in my weight and lets me stay focused if I start slowing down. I make goals, small goals. I mark every day with a .5 pound goal. that is roughly 1700 deficit in diet, which is getting harder as I get smaller, but not impossible. By the end of the month, I try to hit my goal which equals about 15 pounds. Again, doesn't sound like a lot but if you can average .5 pounds every day for 6 months, you will lose 90 pounds. If you start at 400+, you will average much more than .5.

Good luck and hope this helps.

mstanieshad

awesome I was weary about the link too but looks like it's true. I can't wait to see my process by my daughters graduation. Keep up the good work and I know you're loving the new you.

Whtmask

Great job!!!

davidrip1

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jwalters0616

Thanks again everyone!!!

MissCreepyLovestruck

Such an amazing video. I have no doubt that your father is very proud of you. You are an inspiration!

alimac92

Well done on turning your life around.
You have done an amazing job! ????

___bella

WOW. No words can describe how amazing your dedication and motivation is. Well done sir.

Diamond05

Awesome story and amazing transformation! You are an inspiration! :flowerforyou:

cbbn11

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Worked for me.

What a great inspiration. Your dad would be so proud of you. I bookmarked your video to help keep me motivated.

mg_89

Amazing.. congrats!!! Your video was very moving...!

SuperCrsa

What a great video!
Love your dads Quote about quitting!

antiant777

Well done!! So happy for you...

AleshiaBunting

Amazing!

FabulouslyMade

This was so inspiring to me. It gave me the extra motivation that I needed to keep on going. I am so proud of you and how you finally put yourself and your needs before anything else. You have a beautiful family and I know your father would be so proud of you also!

Krad81

Wow, that is amazing! You are an inspiration!

Thank you so much for sharing!

nathalier71

Wow! Your dad would be proud!

accokeekjudi

Absolutely awesome!!

accokeekjudi

I see where you get your inspiration from! Keep up the good work!

Stacylynn1977

the video brought tears to my eyes, I think I am a female version of you, been overweight my whole, was bullied, never had many friends, never had boyfriends until my adult life, my son died in 2010 of SIDS and instead of wanting to live, i wanted to die, in 2009 i lost 100lbs to conceive my son, after he died, I gained 140 lbs, lost 100lbs in 2012, then i gained the weight back after a failed relationship with my son's father, now I am married, and I want the weight off, I started back 2 1/2 weeks ago and have lost 18.6 lbs, now I will watch your video every day, i wish i could follow you on facebook or something, but I will watch your video everyday and be inspired to keep going, no matter what life throws at me, I deserve to be healthy and happy, thank you for inspiring me!!!

MrsGraves1987

Bump for later Well done that's an amazing achievement

missyjg99

Amazing job! Great video.

accokeekjudi

Your video is absolutely awesome and inspiring . . . so very proud of you!

jwalters0616

the video brought tears to my eyes, I think I am a female version of you, been overweight my whole, was bullied, never had many friends, never had boyfriends until my adult life, my son died in 2010 of SIDS and instead of wanting to live, i wanted to die, in 2009 i lost 100lbs to conceive my son, after he died, I gained 140 lbs, lost 100lbs in 2012, then i gained the weight back after a failed relationship with my son's father, now I am married, and I want the weight off, I started back 2 1/2 weeks ago and have lost 18.6 lbs, now I will watch your video every day, i wish i could follow you on facebook or something, but I will watch your video everyday and be inspired to keep going, no matter what life throws at me, I deserve to be healthy and happy, thank you for inspiring me!!!

facebook.com/jwaltfitness

Thats where I hang out, come join me. lol

ElizabethObviously

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nightshutter

That was a great video. Inspirational! Congratulations on your success. Hang in there and keep going.