35 days in and 28 pounds later pictures

lisawinning4losing

Congrats! That's awesome! I also want to know your secret.

in_the_stars

Well done!

fairygirlpie9

4:3 or 5:2 are perfectly fine for weight loss. It's just another way of doing what we all do on MFP which is eat at a deficit to lose weight. It didn't work for me because I don't like feeling restricted but it has worked for many many people.

kamalelwa

Congradulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are doing great---how many calories per day are you on? Sorry to be nosey but I am curious??

MireyGal76

Congratulations OP!

I now it seems like people may be trying to cast a downer, but the initial shock is that you are losing weight incredibly fast (almost a pound a day!) - and I guess maybe some are afraid that
a) you are doing it dangerously, and
b) others will want the same results and therefore try to emulate.

You have indicated that you have a doctor supervising you, and said doctor is well versed in nutrition. In this case, not having any reason to assume otherwise, those concerned should accept that a) is not an issue in your case

as for b) I would just recommend that others who want a similar type of loss need to realize that the OP is following a prescribed method based on HER body. Please don't simply ask for her methods and follow them WITHOUT similarly consulting YOUR physician / nutritionist.

Again, congratulations on your loss, it has probably taken great discipline and you look great.

slimbettie

A very big congrats to you! 28 pounds is huge, and you must already feel the health benefits from losing such a great percentage of your weight.

Keep going girl!

ser0630

Way to go! Keep it up!

QuietBloom

I would assume that 4:3 is similar to 5:2.
And with 5:2, you have two non consecutive days at 500 calories and the other 5 at maintenance.
So if 4:3 is like 5:2, you're not doing it properly and are following unhealthy, unsafe, and unsustainable weight loss practices.

I hope OP used the link I posted. If 1600 is maintenance for her with all that cardio, I'll eat my hat.

Congrats and continued success.

FlumpyMe

Well done! Good luck for the next 28!

mfp2014mfp

Congrats! You are doing an amazing job! Keep up the good work :flowerforyou:

kbmnurse

Gorgeous!

QuietBloom

Why so hostile, kids? If you disagree with what you "presume" the original poster is doing, read and move on. Who made the critical folks experts on the best way for this individual to lose weight? While I am not a fan of most "doctor supervised" low calorie diets for me, I would certainly not give my feedback to someone who didn't ask. She simply was sharing her weight loss results, which are commendable. Simmer down, peanut gallery!

It was posted out of concern. OP only revealed that she is under the care of a physician once questioned. Also it's not clear if she is eating back exercise calories, but from her posts it doesn't seem so. And her weight loss so far has been extremely fast. These are all things that rang alarm bells for me. That and everyone asking how she's doing it, which might lead others to try and duplicate what she is doing if not cautioned.

dconn3114

AMEN!

seabird1082

Keep it up!

SunofaBeach14

Congrats!

KatherinesRiver

Good for you! Sometimes the first pounds come off very quickly. Keep up the good work.:drinker:

psmd

By 4:3 do you mean the very other day diet? How do you like it? Do you feel like its sustainable? Just curious, looking good!

kiki2009

I've refrained from posting about my diet because it gets deleted and because some rude people feel like their opinion is more important than mine. Please send me a private message if you wish!

MireyGal76

I've refrained from posting about my diet because it gets deleted and because some rude people feel like their opinion is more important than mine. Please send me a private message if you wish!

If it is often deleted, then it is quite likely that your diet is extreme, and while it may indeed be appropriate for you, under the guidance of a doctor, it could pose very dangerous for others who try to emulate you.

MFP is all about promoting the learning and adopting of healthy eating and exercise habits and strongly encourages against extreme dieting.

I live for analogies...
My dad is on heart medicine. He has a prescription for a certain pill that he takes twice a day. It has saved his life and he has seen amazing results. But, if I took that pill, it could kill me. He had to start it at a 1/2 a pill a day, then half in the morning, and half in the evening.. slowly building up until he got to two pills a day. If I took that pill, with my healthy heart, the results would be deadly.

The pill works for him though, and has saved his life. I am no physician and would never tell him to quit such a potentially dangerous course of treatment. But likewise, I am no physician to prescribe the EXACT same treatment for anyone else either. Make sense?

Yanicka1

Calm down people. I do 5:2 and even 4:3 from time to time. Perfectly healthy and sustainable. At first the weight loss is bigger but it slow down with time.

Great job OP

SideSteel

edit: nvm

disneygallagirl

looking good!

thecarbmonster

I think she might be talking about the diet that's pretty popular in the UK following a popular documentary. 4 days of eating "normally" and 3 days on a fast of 500 calories.

MelsAuntie

Wait, what.... you've lost 28 lbs. in 35 days? You have to know that is not sustainable, or healthy.

laleonadr

congrats on your weight loss!

Stay2theC

Great job!


But who can eat only 500 calories a day?! That's crazy. I would be starving!!

Retiredmom72

Congrats on your weight loss. I am glad that you found something that works for you. That is what we all want. I wish you the best of luck.

LauraBalyk

I can finally see results! It is so exciting to see these changes! I have never posted profile pictures, or have had a profile picture before in fear that my weight/size would be "public record." I was thinking the other day, why should I hide this? I have been changing my life for the better and am down 28 wonderful pounds! On to the next 28!!!

So noticeable !!! awesome work, you look fantastic !

mamma_nee

Your doing gr8 !!! Kaap it up !!

gerbies

Why so hostile, kids? If you disagree with what you "presume" the original poster is doing, read and move on. Who made the critical folks experts on the best way for this individual to lose weight? While I am not a fan of most "doctor supervised" low calorie diets for me, I would certainly not give my feedback to someone who didn't ask. She simply was sharing her weight loss results, which are commendable. Simmer down, peanut gallery!

It was posted out of concern. OP only revealed that she is under the care of a physician once questioned. Also it's not clear if she is eating back exercise calories, but from her posts it doesn't seem so. And her weight loss so far has been extremely fast. These are all things that rang alarm bells for me. That and everyone asking how she's doing it, which might lead others to try and duplicate what she is doing if not cautioned.

Out of concern? Weren't you the one who posted "No, we are not here for encouragement and praise. What a strange thing to claim." Therefore, you aren't here to encourage or care about anyone.

Who made you the diet police? Were you hired by MFP to monitor the site for unsafe diet practices and then "teach" others? If you don't approve, then don't do it. Relax and don't be so arrogant. You could have said something like, "Wow, that's fast. I encourage you to be safe, but you can definitely see your results."