I've lost 45 lbs in 3 months on this special diet!

ScottH_200

By eating whatever I "choose" to eat, keeping and daily logging EVERYTHING I put in my mouth and getting in some modest to moderate exercise a few times a week, I managed to lose 15 lbs a month from 10/21/13 to 01/21/14.

MFP set up my daily caloric needs at 2,190 a day at the start for a projected 2 lb per week loss. It's a 2,060 a day now. I went over that number 1 time in the first 90 days.

I've managed to lose thus far through Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanzaa, college football bowl games, birthday parties, New Years and NFL playoff games ;-)

At times, I've eaten hamburgers, fish & chips, fried chicken, burritos, steak, pasta, cake & chocolate candy. Just not every day, or, in excess.

I joined a weekly support group and weigh-in for accountability and also receive encouragement here on MFP. I'm reshaping my thinking process from "I can't", to "I can!"

Frankly, I'm tired of making excuses for being fat...

This is a process, a balance of my life long one, I understand that. I haven't reached my goal yet, however, I'm on my way!

Cheers!

ScottH_200

Why thanks!

ToryCarr

Keep up the great work!!!

broox80

Thats a dumb diet!!! Just kidding, great job!! Who knew it could be that simple huh!! Spent my whole life trying to make it much harder.

Debbers54

Love how sensible you are. Congratulations to you for your success! I hope you'll continue to post as you are a real encouragement

_TastySnoBalls_

Good for you!

tami101

Congratulations! I have lost 59 pounds on the same special diet! Not as fast as you, but it is still gone forever!

ScottH_200

What the??? Some of you aren't that impressed with my "special secret fat burning, metabolism raising, perfect macro scientific syncing" diet? LOL!

kvan64

Thank you for sharing.Your diet is awesome!.......less input more output!....its that easy. Please continue to share.

TX_Rhon

WTG!!! You sir, are a genius!! :flowerforyou:

kvan64

Oh please friend me if you like...nice to see sensible comments on here!

kballard66

Awesomeness, WTG!

KristinaB83

That's wonderful! Cheers to you!

knittinlady

But...but...but... don't you know that carbs and wheat and sugar are POISON?!?!?! OMG, you're totally killing yourself if you eat them!!!!eleventy!!

/sarc

But seriously, congrats! I'm on the same "diet". The above is what I get so often from people who don't "get it". :laugh:

kjurassic

Good for you!!! You've put all those "over the top" scientific, 3-page long, confusing, verbose, mind numbing explanations on how to lose a pound in their place! Finally..... a plan that's easy and sustainable - go figure! I'm basically following the same plan although it is and will be my lifestyle - not a "diet" and enjoying success as well It really doesn't have to be that "complicated".....

MuseofSong

THAT is the way to do it!

Everyone wants the secret to weight loss, and you sir, have found it.

ScottH_200

Good for you!!! You've put all those "over the top" scientific, 3-page long, confusing, verbose, mind numbing explanations on how to lose a pound in their place! Finally..... a plan that's easy and sustainable - go figure! I'm basically following the same plan although it is and will be my lifestyle - not a "diet" and enjoying success as well It really doesn't have to be that "complicated".....

I agree with your it's a "lifestyle" assessment. However, using the term "diet" just sounds so catchy and trendy, doesn't it? Sorta Dr. OZish like ;-)

NancieFeatherston

Love feeling like I am on the right track! Congrats on your success... I started this January 1st and am on this "diet' of yours too! I feel great... I have 53 to go to get my first goal! I am doing it consistently... that's the biggest change I have made! Looking forward to seeing my collar bones again! I am walking slow on an incline now. It started with a commitment to myself to walk 5 minutes a day... and I have done it everyday and am an hour a day most days!

ScottH_200

Love feeling like I am on the right track! Congrats on your success... I started this January 1st and am on this "diet' of yours too! I feel great... I have 53 to go to get my first goal! I am doing it consistently... that's the biggest change I have made! Looking forward to seeing my collar bones again! I am walking slow on an incline now. It started with a commitment to myself to walk 5 minutes a day... and I have done it everyday and am an hour a day most days!

I went to an Oregon Ducks Football game with my son back in October. We had to walk (only) about a half mile from the shuttle into the stadium, because of my excess weight, my back was KILLING me! That's when I said enough is enough to myself.

I started my exercise routine on the elliptical because it's easier on my back and knees. However, as I've continued to lose and gain cardio strength, I've been venturing more and more outdoors to walk. I love walking and hiking and am VERY excited about getting into some of our beautiful parks we have here in Oregon this Spring.

palmerdanielle

Awesome! I'm just getting started here so every success story keeps me inspired and motivated, way to go!

lynder64

LOVE reading success stories like yours! Thanks for sharing and all the best to you on your journey!!!

whisperer02

Sounds like you win.......a healthy lifestyle that is. Way to go and congrats.

nlbez

Im on the same diet to only started 12 days ago but lost 8lb already. I just know i wouldnt be able to stick to eat not eating the things i love, but by starting MFP ive done more excercise and lowered my portion size but still manage to eat what i like. Ive had mexican takeaway (Chimmichanga), chocolate, roast dinners, bacon sandwich and sweeties but anyway well done you. You have done fantastic and your an inspiration x

ElizabethFuller

Rats! No raspberry ketones or fat dissolving magic fairy dust?? I'll just carry on with logging then!
Congratulations on your success, so impressive! Especially losing weight over Christmas and New Year, Yay! :flowerforyou:

cathrynhicks

Well done!!! I lost 28lbs last year and then hurt my ankle so put some back on. I've just started to try again as I'm determined to look good for my holiday in July. I would like to lose another 28lbs and see how I feel then.

Once again, well done. A real inspiration and fantastic news that you're enjoying your new found fitness!

kjurassic

Ha ha ha.... Oh, yes.... forgot how important it is to be "trendy." Love your tongue in cheek sense of humor. Important to have one (sense of humor) - kind of puts everything in perspective....

ChaoticMiNd

That sir is AWESOMETASTIC!!! I myself gave up white bread and pasta, because I have found that it's causing my 'fibromyalgia' symptoms...But I eat the heck out of white potato's!!! I know, I know..bad -bad-bad. Lost 19 in under a month woop. Just portion control pretty much.

barbatteberysmith

Great job..I to am looking forword to losing a great deal of weight..I also signed up last July.. But only started the program Jan 7th. Can't believe that it is as simple as calories in and calories out!

RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle

Good for you! I don't think this "special diet" works for everyone though. Most of us normal people needy I add a little raspberry keytone assistance.

SunofaBeach14

Well done and thanks for sharing. Keep up the hard work!

ScottH_200

Good for you! I don't think this "special diet" works for everyone though. Most of us normal people needy I add a little raspberry keytone assistance.

Will raspberry Greek Yogurt do instead? ;-)