I discovered the secret to losing weight.102lbs in 10 mos

ScottH_200

I very seldom even eat back half of the additional calories I burn through exercise.

That practice has kept me within my daily caloric goals for 299 out the previous 300 days of logging. However, getting that exercise allows me the freedom to eat WHATEVER I want, just not WHENEVER or as MUCH as I want.

This process has resulted in a loss of 102 lbs in 10 months...

I personally don't believe in the concept of of "cheat days". Cheating denotes that you're doing something wrong and further ingrains the concept that extreme deprivation is the only way one can succeed in the battle against obesity.

I've learned the hard way (unfortunately) that extreme deprivation and guilt are not the way to success ;-)

caracrawford1

Um, ooooooook. :huh:

CrusaderSam

Um, ooooooook. :huh:

OP found a lifestyle that works for him and lost over 100 lbs and that is what you are going to say.... Anyway on a positive note congrats.

ScottH_200

Thank you, CrusaderSam. I should of added that the caveat that I discovered the secret that works for me ;-)

Nory143

Wow! That's an amazing loss in 10 months. I too have learned in the last six months that I can eat anything I want in moderation and still lose weight. Who would of thunk it?

RobynDCrossman

Good for you for finding your bodily compatibility!

Stonekerry

Great work - well done!

Whos_Rose

Awesome!!! Gives me hope that if I can just learn my body and master moderation my weight loss goal isn't impossible to attain!

PinkyPan1

Well done Scott! That is an amazing achievement. I also agree with you that not eating back all the exercise calories helped me lose my weight.

sharonKay65

Congrats! Great Job!! I am glad you have found something that works for you. That is what it is all about, finding something that you know you will be able to maintain.

FitOldMomma

Great job!

ScottH_200

Thanks for the kind words.

susiessoaps

Well then maybe you can tell me what I'm doing wrong. I have just finished the first month of the insanity workout I try to run or walk 3.5 to 4 miles 5 nights a week. I stick to 1200 calories a day give or take 100 I don't eat my exercise calories back I did first few weeks not understanding how it worked. I weigh the same I drop 4 lbs and the next day it's back just back an forth. I know it's only been a month but would have thought that I would have some success. Can you help me?

susiessoaps

And by the way good for you it must feel great and you earned every bit of it congratulations!!!!

HariboHeart1994

That's awesome, I am new to my journey might have to think about that (my job burns a lot of calories). Well done to you

susiessoaps

don't be mean it's unattractive

sofitheteacup

Nice work!

caracrawford1

Really, no one is being "mean". Stop being so sensitive. I wasn't sure if op was making a statement, or trying to make a point about o e way vs another. I applaud his success but was confused by the wording. Relax and move on. Have a good day!

cedman1

Very nice job!!!

TMM211073

Congratulations, that is very good going.... I am quite similar in my approach, I eat how and what I want (within reason) and I don't always eat back all my exercise calories, I have enjoyed every step of my journey and I'm almost at my goal now - only 12lb to go, which I would like to lose by November 2014.

It's great when you find what works for you.... Once again, congratulations xXx

Ftw37

Excellent work

ScottH_200

Some really nice folk here. Thanks again.

Erihppas

Isn't it a great feeling to finally find something that works for you!

Great job!!

PurringMyrrh

Although it's not working as well as it did for you, I also very rarely eat my exercise calories back. I still don't feel a sense of deprivation and get to enjoy the foods I love. And also, I completely agree with the "cheat day" concept. It's not a positive reinforcement at all and makes things you should be free to enjoy into some kind of dirty secret..."Ooohhh...shhhh....I cheated on my test/spouse/diet."

Congrats on the accomplishment!

Serah87

The only "secret" of weight loss I know, is to burn more then you eat, but congrats.

ETA: I have cheat meals/ days couple of times a month, of course I only loss a few pounds.

ddkphotos

congratulations! your hard work has paid off! I also don't believe in "cheat" meals or days... this is a lifestyle change for me - I will be having a little bit of dark chocolate most days for the rest of my life - and if the occasion arises and cake/treats are around I will find ways to fit them in - because seriously life isn't worth living if we can't occasionally have a yummy!!!

slimbettie

I personally don't believe in the concept of of "cheat days". Cheating denotes that you're doing something wrong and further ingrains the concept that extreme deprivation is the only way one can succeed in the battle against obesity.

And I'm a believer!!!!!!

kdenreyes2

Congrats on your success! That is amazing!

kamaperry

Way to go!!!! I don't eat mine back either, and I enjoy a delicious diet! And I'm losing!

ScottH_200

Wow, just reading some of the replies and seeing the stats of some of you is really motivating!

conklil

I also don't eat back my exercise cals and it's working for me as well.