I've lost 45 lbs in 3 months on this special diet!
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ScottH_200
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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!
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!
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Why thanks!0
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Keep up the great work!!!0
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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.0
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Love how sensible you are. Congratulations to you for your success! I hope you'll continue to post as you are a real encouragement
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Good for you!0
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Congratulations! I have lost 59 pounds on the same special diet! Not as fast as you, but it is still gone forever!0
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What the??? Some of you aren't that impressed with my "special secret fat burning, metabolism raising, perfect macro scientific syncing" diet? LOL!0
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Thank you for sharing.Your diet is awesome!.......less input more output!....its that easy. Please continue to share.0
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WTG!!! You sir, are a genius!! :flowerforyou:0
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Oh please friend me if you like...nice to see sensible comments on here!0
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Awesomeness, WTG!0
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That's wonderful! Cheers to you!0
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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:0 -
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".....0
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THAT is the way to do it!
Everyone wants the secret to weight loss, and you sir, have found it.
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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 ;-)0 -
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!0
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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.0 -
Awesome! I'm just getting started here so every success story keeps me inspired and motivated, way to go!0
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LOVE reading success stories like yours! Thanks for sharing and all the best to you on your journey!!!0
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