Successful First Month

JohnIVC

I'm 35, 6'3 and now weight in at 262lbs. For me, weight was never a problem until the past 5-7 years (working in a sedentary job) as I have been adding about 10lbs a year bringing me to a high point of 277lbs. I was at 273.5lbs when I started using MFP 28 days ago (28 diary streak!). I'm very proud of the 11lbs I've lost so far. The first 2 weeks I was surprised at how low my loss was (2lbs a week) but its a number I am comfortable with. My goal weight is 220lbs. I have found tracking my food intake to be instrumental in this journey and adjusting what I ear. I am not doing any specific diet, just a healthy one with lots of veggies and protein and pretty much avoiding anything manufactured. I also joined my local Y and get in at least 3 workouts a week; swimming has been the main exercise and just introduced some free weights last week. When I don't get out to the gym I take the dog for a 30-60 minute walk. I am limited in what I can do due to bad shoulder (surgery consult in 2 weeks and a knee that despises any impact)

As part of this journey I have temporarily given up beer/liquor for the past 5 weeks and hope to keep in going for a while yet. Really enjoying see's the success stories and cant wait to be part of that club. Its funny as I go out for lunch or socialize, people notice my habits have changed and ask "are YOU on a diet". When I tell them what my high point for weight was, no body believes me (the height hides a lot I guess).

pattycakes80

way to go!

not drinking was a total win/win for me, too. no liquid calories and i wanted to work out the next day versus laying in bed sick. keep it up!

JohnIVC

Thanks, and yes, the don't drink your calories applies here too, just water except my breakfast smoothies.

ThisCharmingFellow

Well done, jon.

An excellent loss after just 28 days. Congratulations.