I Beg You......PROVE ME WRONG!!!!
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I'm a woman and my calories are set at 1400 and that is what I consume. I could not live with 1200 calories every day. I also eat most of my exercise calories back so some days are around 1600.0
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2. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight (I'm going to say 50lbs or more) cannot be single and have kids.
3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of thier day exercising.
4. 75% of women on MFP have their calories set at 1200 intentionally, even if MFP calculated them at 1600-1700 etc.
5. The average amount of time to lose weight and keep it off is longer than what is on here. I.e. losing 30lbs in 3 months is one of two things, someone who is very large to start with, or someone who exercises no less than 5 -6 days a week.
@ #2..I have lost 40lbs and I have a husband, two kids and a full time job. I make time to make it happen!
@ #3...like a said above I have a full time life and can not devote my life to working out but I do make sure do to SOMETHING at least 5 to 6 days a week. Even if it is 30 minutes.
@ #4...I have mine set at 1400-1600 because I am very active and lift weights.
@ #5...I lost my first 40 in 6 months and that was last year. Going for more!
HOPE THAT HELPS YOU!0 -
In this case I am asking you to prove me wrong, I have some pretty harsh statements and I need real live facts to help me squash these theories. I want the fat voices in my head to "shut the front door":
1. 89% of people who have posted pictures on here have been at thier goal weight at one point in time in their adult life, or highschool aged (don't know what to call that) life. So it's kind of like its a do-over. They've been there once, they know they can do it, and they did it again. Big whoop.
2. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight (I'm going to say 50lbs or more) cannot be single and have kids.
3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of thier day exercising.
4. 75% of women on MFP have their calories set at 1200 intentionally, even if MFP calculated them at 1600-1700 etc.
5. The average amount of time to lose weight and keep it off is longer than what is on here. I.e. losing 30lbs in 3 months is one of two things, someone who is very large to start with, or someone who exercises no less than 5 -6 days a week.
6. If you are relatively healthy, but just carry a significant amount (say 30-50lbs) of extra weight, it's harder for you to see results than someone who is not relatively healthy (meaning hdl, ldl, cholesterol, bp all in line)
Let's start with these.
*Remember, these are the fat voices in my head that I'm fighting*
I can only tell you my personal experience. I can't answer the percentages you posted:
1. 89% of people who have posted pictures on here have been at thier goal weight at one point in time in their adult life, or highschool aged (don't know what to call that) life. So it's kind of like its a do-over. They've been there once, they know they can do it, and they did it again. Big whoop. -- Yes, I was quite thin all the way through most of my 20s and started gaining around 29 and took most of it back off (then regained some but not all) by 30.
2. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight (I'm going to say 50lbs or more) cannot be single and have kids. -- I lost 34 pounds. I don't have 50 to lose. I am not single. I have one child (when I was 17). I was, however, single for years of my adult life. And I would be single again and OK with it if it happened. OK. I think I misunderstood this question. Yes, I lost a significant amount (not 50, but still) as a single mother with an alcoholic, stress-inducing boyfriend to cntend with.
3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of thier day exercising. -- I lost 34 pounds in three months. I exercised maybe 90 minutes most days.
4. 75% of women on MFP have their calories set at 1200 intentionally, even if MFP calculated them at 1600-1700 etc. -- MFP set me at 1,200 calories. I had to lower it because I wasn't losing.
5. The average amount of time to lose weight and keep it off is longer than what is on here. I.e. losing 30lbs in 3 months is one of two things, someone who is very large to start with, or someone who exercises no less than 5 -6 days a week. -- There's no way to predict how fast YOU will lose. Everyone is different.
6. If you are relatively healthy, but just carry a significant amount (say 30-50lbs) of extra weight, it's harder for you to see results than someone who is not relatively healthy (meaning hdl, ldl, cholesterol, bp all in line) -- I lost an average of 1.8 pounds per week and dropped three sizes in three months. I was very healthy (and still am) and only 25 pounds over a healthy BMI at my very highest weight.0 -
Doesn't matter what the responses are, only you can change the voices inside your head. Until you do that, you won't listen to what anyone else has to say.
As a matter of fact, the reason why I put questions on here like this is to get exactly this kind of feed back, I don't want it sugar coated. I do use it, I just sometimes wonder if I have my goals and aspirations set too high in the sky. And the 'voices' start to make sense. I want real feed back from those that have either experienced it or are experiencing it, not someone in a white coat who just knows the science of it. And is being paid to blabber to me.0 -
1. 89% of people who have posted pictures on here have been at thier goal weight at one point in time in their adult life, or highschool aged (don't know what to call that) life. So it's kind of like its a do-over. They've been there once, they know they can do it, and they did it again. Big whoop.
I'm 23 right now, and probably about 20 pounds lighter than I ever was in high school. During college (I graduated May 2010), I hit my highest weight of 210 lbs. I've never been in the single digits for pant sizes before now or wearing anything smaller than a large (I'm wearing 8s/mediums).
I usually spend an hour max exercising, although I do tend to do some form of exercise every day. But, I'm also only working ~20 hours a week (soon to change when I start my first FT job next Monday). Even then, I only plan on doing ~30 mins every other day (longer on the weekends). I believe that it's not how long you exercise for that matters, but how intense you exercise. I did JM's 30 Day Shred this morning (~30 mins) and I worked harder than I do with longer workout.3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of their day exercising.
My MFP calories are 1370, which I eat plus exercise calories. I could not imagine trying to only eat 1200 calories exercising with the intensity I do!4. 75% of women on MFP have their calories set at 1200 intentionally, even if MFP calculated them at 1600-1700 etc.
I'm almost 15 pounds away from my goal weight, and I can see the results a lot better than when I was just starting out (about 40 pounds ago). I bought a pair of size 10 jeans in May, and I'm already having to pull them up all the time plus my size 8 jeans are getting loose in the waist! In comparison, it took me from January to May to go from a size 14 to a 10.6. If you are relatively healthy, but just carry a significant amount (say 30-50lbs) of extra weight, it's harder for you to see results than someone who is not relatively healthy (meaning hdl, ldl, cholesterol, bp all in line)
The pounds lost is going down a lot slower (usually about .5 pounds a week compared to about 1.5-2 pounds a week in the beginning), but my body is tightening up a lot faster!0 -
Which women gets their calories set at 1600-1700 calories??? I would LOVE that! I only started being "allowed" to have extra because I breastfeed, but that only gets me 300 more. I have to exercise for the rest. Is it height?
I wanted to take the slow and steady road so I left mine at the recommended 1 lb per week, and it calculated me at 1760 calories a day. I am desk job 9 hours a day sedentary. My starting info was 5'4" and 208.
I feel like an idiot for not being able to figure out MFP's method to figiuring this out and why others are so different, but after reading some of the replies it's making more sense.0 -
In this case I am asking you to prove me wrong, I have some pretty harsh statements and I need real live facts to help me squash these theories. I want the fat voices in my head to "shut the front door":
1. 89% of people who have posted pictures on here have been at thier goal weight at one point in time in their adult life, or highschool aged (don't know what to call that) life. So it's kind of like its a do-over. They've been there once, they know they can do it, and they did it again. Big whoop.
2. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight (I'm going to say 50lbs or more) cannot be single and have kids.
3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of thier day exercising.
4. 75% of women on MFP have their calories set at 1200 intentionally, even if MFP calculated them at 1600-1700 etc.
5. The average amount of time to lose weight and keep it off is longer than what is on here. I.e. losing 30lbs in 3 months is one of two things, someone who is very large to start with, or someone who exercises no less than 5 -6 days a week.
6. If you are relatively healthy, but just carry a significant amount (say 30-50lbs) of extra weight, it's harder for you to see results than someone who is not relatively healthy (meaning hdl, ldl, cholesterol, bp all in line)
Let's start with these.
*Remember, these are the fat voices in my head that I'm fighting*
1) In 5th grade I weighed 137 pounds....that would be the closest
2)I have a husband, 3 kids and 4 dogs who I take care of every day.
3)I have lost 40 pounds in 6 months. I have to find time to exercise. I run between 60-90 minutes about 3 times a week.
4)My calories are set at 1200, but I can rarely stay in that range.
6)I personally have had a hard time seeing results on myself. However my clothes have told me I have lost weight and need to go shopping!
Good luck to you and we all have the 'voices' from time to time:)0 -
Hope this goes a ways to debunking some of your theories. Stay POSITIVE (that's what this website is for). You can accomplish your goals.
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Which women gets their calories set at 1600-1700 calories??? I would LOVE that! I only started being "allowed" to have extra because I breastfeed, but that only gets me 300 more. I have to exercise for the rest. Is it height?
I wanted to take the slow and steady road so I left mine at the recommended 1 lb per week, and it calculated me at 1760 calories a day. I am desk job 9 hours a day sedentary. My starting info was 5'4" and 208.
I feel like an idiot for not being able to figure out MFP's method to figiuring this out and why others are so different, but after reading some of the replies it's making more sense.
The more you weigh, the more calories you can have and still lose weight.0 -
In this case I am asking you to prove me wrong, I have some pretty harsh statements and I need real live facts to help me squash these theories. I want the fat voices in my head to "shut the front door":
1. 89% of people who have posted pictures on here have been at thier goal weight at one point in time in their adult life, or highschool aged (don't know what to call that) life. So it's kind of like its a do-over. They've been there once, they know they can do it, and they did it again. Big whoop.
2. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight (I'm going to say 50lbs or more) cannot be single and have kids.
3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of thier day exercising.
4. 75% of women on MFP have their calories set at 1200 intentionally, even if MFP calculated them at 1600-1700 etc.
5. The average amount of time to lose weight and keep it off is longer than what is on here. I.e. losing 30lbs in 3 months is one of two things, someone who is very large to start with, or someone who exercises no less than 5 -6 days a week.
6. If you are relatively healthy, but just carry a significant amount (say 30-50lbs) of extra weight, it's harder for you to see results than someone who is not relatively healthy (meaning hdl, ldl, cholesterol, bp all in line)
Let's start with these.
*Remember, these are the fat voices in my head that I'm fighting*
I can definitely disprove 2 & 3. I'm married with a 3 year old daughter, and I've lost 41 pounds exercising roughly 45 minutes a day 4-5 days a week.0 -
In this case I am asking you to prove me wrong, I have some pretty harsh statements and I need real live facts to help me squash these theories. I want the fat voices in my head to "shut the front door":
2. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight (I'm going to say 50lbs or more) cannot be single and have kids.
3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of thier day exercising.
Number 2 is more about having the time, and allowing yourself "me" time. Between getting everybody to the right places at the right times, and ensuring everyone has clean clothes, something to eat, homework done, and is bathed. I find little time, and when I find something that I do enjoy doing it's usually at an inconvenient time, OR even better I'm looked horribly at because I'm making my children spend an extra hour or so at daycare (even though they are being paid an extra fee, that I don't really have in the first place, for it), or my other babysitter sighs that she has to watch them *again* and give them snacks or supper.
Number 3, so am I hearing the majority of the masses correct that in the scale of exercise/diet, diet is much more important?
If this is the case then I can understand why people would set their calories lower and then not exercise if they hate exercise. But for those of us who enjoy eating then we must make up for it with exercise, and learn to like it.
If there are any of you out there that can provide a few more suggestions on #2 I'm absolutely open to them. The hinders are time, and money, and self reflection (meaning how can I get over the negativity for taking 'me' time)0 -
And BTW, THANK YOU! EVERYONE for ALL of the responses, this is feed back I need.0
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In this case I am asking you to prove me wrong, I have some pretty harsh statements and I need real live facts to help me squash these theories. I want the fat voices in my head to "shut the front door":
2. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight (I'm going to say 50lbs or more) cannot be single and have kids.
3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of thier day exercising.
If there are any of you out there that can provide a few more suggestions on #2 I'm absolutely open to them. The hinders are time, and money, and self reflection (meaning how can I get over the negativity for taking 'me' time)
If you have enough money for a pair of comfy sneakers, you don't need any more money to exercise. And even if you can't afford sneakers, you can walk in just about any shoe. Just step out your front door and put one foot in front of the other. Find someone to go with if you need to.
As for the "me" time, the best analogy I ever heard was the airplane oxygen masks. They always tell you to put yours on first before helping others because if you don't take care of yourself first, you won't be alive to take care of others!0 -
1. 89% of people who have posted pictures on here have been at thier goal weight at one point in time in their adult life, or highschool aged (don't know what to call that) life. So it's kind of like its a do-over. They've been there once, they know they can do it, and they did it again. Big whoop.
OK this is true but at the same time at one point in time we all weight our goal weight we did not start off at 200+lb. we got there slowly so at one point and time everyone here was at their now goal weight even it if was only for a small amount of time.
2. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight (I'm going to say 50lbs or more) cannot be single and have kids.
I have a dear friend who lost over 100lb. He was going through a divorce and has six kids.
3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of thier day exercising.
I love my first 30lb. by making dietary changes. You can exercise as little as 30-45 min a day and lose weight by eating properly (this is what I do now)
4. 75% of women on MFP have their calories set at 1200 intentionally, even if MFP calculated them at 1600-1700 etc.
I'm at anywhere from 1898-2049 depending on what my nutritionist says
5. The average amount of time to lose weight and keep it off is longer than what is on here. I.e. losing 30lbs in 3 months is one of two things, someone who is very large to start with, or someone who exercises no less than 5 -6 days a week.
I don't quite understand this one, but I lost 30lb. in about 5 months
6. If you are relatively healthy, but just carry a significant amount (say 30-50lbs) of extra weight, it's harder for you to see results than someone who is not relatively healthy (meaning hdl, ldl, cholesterol, bp all in line)
I was around 50lb. or so overweight when I started, I can totally see the difference even if I don't always admit it to myself, when I see pictures it's totally there in my face!
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If there are any of you out there that can provide a few more suggestions on #2 I'm absolutely open to them. The hinders are time, and money, and self reflection (meaning how can I get over the negativity for taking 'me' time)
I don't have kids, but here are my thoughts....you should NOT feel guilty for taking time for yourself. Keep in mind that being heatlhy and HAPPY in your lifestyle can only benefit your children in the long run. I dont' know if you said how old they are, but I'm guessing by your age, fairly young? If you're taking them here and there for activities, do you have time to take a quick walk while you wait for one of their activites to be over? Can you strap them into a jogging stroller or put them on their bikes, or get them out for a walk with you? How about doing squats/lunges or using free weights while you're waiting for that laundry to finish?
I have friends who get exercise videos from the library, or buy them used (and cheap) online and do those while the kids are sleeping. I'm sure you can find ways to fit some things into your schedule if you look hard.
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If there are any of you out there that can provide a few more suggestions on #2 I'm absolutely open to them. The hinders are time, and money, and self reflection (meaning how can I get over the negativity for taking 'me' time)
If I work, I try to get up at 5-6am and do exercise videos at home (while I am married my husband works 5am-5pm so can't cover for me on days he works). When I don't work, I sometimes get on the elliptical for a half hour while my baby naps, and I let the girls watch a T.V. show.
My exercise DVDs (Turbo Fire) did cost $126 but I got 10 different DVDs, resistance bands, and a nice book explaining things, and suggesting a diet (I didn't follow that). The resistance bands run about $15 at Walmart, so the DVDs come in about $11 a piece which is pretty good. I did the entire 12 week program (it took me 16 weeks due to having to take extra "rest" days due to life), lost 12 lbs and gained a lot of shape.
I got my elliptical for $200 many years ago at a after Thanksgiving sale. Check out craigslist for used equipment if this is the way you think you'd like to go.0 -
Me!Which women gets their calories set at 1600-1700 calories???0 -
3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of thier day exercising. **I spend 1-2 hours a day working out -- I would hardly call that a majority of my day. I've lost 74.8 pounds.
4. 75% of women on MFP have their calories set at 1200 intentionally, even if MFP calculated them at 1600-1700 etc. **I didn't set my goal at 1200 intentionally. who would do that. I'd love it to be higher! LOL0 -
I have never been at my goal weight...
I don't have a 1200 calorie range... mfp set it to 1500.
I only excercise 1-1 1/2hrs a day a few times a week, and I lost my first 30lbs in 4 months.0 -
1. My goal weight is 170, I have never seen that number....I mean I'm sure growing up I was there at one point, but by the time I was in highschool I was already over 200 lbs.
2. Lots of my friends on here have kids and have lost tons of weight (over 100 lbs)
3. I think you will lose weight quicker if you exercise, but you don't have too. This is about a lifestyle change though, to become more healthy and exercising is a part of that.
4. I've only seen a couple women with their calories set that low....and they are 1) super short and skinny already, 2) have an eating disorder, 3) think this is some magic number told to them by society, and probably aren't here fora lifestyle change.
5. The rate at which I lose weight is only a little different when I do or don't exercise.Losing 30 lbs in 3 months in completely attainable for anyone.
6. Wea are losing weight using a calorie defecit method, not dependant on whose healthiest. If you have a 1000 calorie deficit everyday,you will lose weight even if you don't need to.
My calories are at 1200 and i just input everything truthfully. I am short (5'3) I don't think that is super short and I'm not skinny right not I'm 162, down from 170. The only thing I can say is everybody on here is different and we can't generalize. We are all on the same journey in different ways.
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I am not single but I do have 2 kids and have lost 70 lbs in the last 2 years. I have 20 left to lose (give or take, depending on what my goal is for the day).
I do NOT spend the majority of my day exercising. I sit 8 hours a day at my job. However, I MAKE time in my day to exercise even if it means dragging my kids to the gym for an hour or two. They may miss "quality time at home" but in the future they will thank me for being active and taking them to the gym while I work out.
I have never been at goal weight. I struggle daily wondering if I will actually ever get to goal weight though.
MFP has me set at 1290 calories and I try VERY hard daily to meet that goal. If I know I am going to go over on calories, like today, I will fit in some form of activity to burn 100-200 calories just to make the voices in my head stop beating me up.
as far as #2 - exercise.. money shouldn't be an issues. Your legs work, right? Walking is free and you can do that just about any place! This may come across as rude/mean but it's tough love.. my biggest pet peeve with people is using excuses to not be able to exercise. Whether it be money, guilt or not having time. They're all excuses that have relatively easy fixes. I'm living proof. I made excuses one time too.0 -
I have two friends on here that have both lost 50+ pounds and are STAY AT HOME MOMS!!!0
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Just outline what works for you and you will lose. I don't personally believe in an hour a day of exercise. I freaking hate exercising. 30-45 minutes tops and I know that will work for me. I've done it before. Some of the stuff you said is true, some of it false, but the main thing is you have to do what works for you and don't worry about everyone else.0
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In this case I am asking you to prove me wrong, I have some pretty harsh statements and I need real live facts to help me squash these theories. I want the fat voices in my head to "shut the front door":
1. 89% of people who have posted pictures on here have been at thier goal weight at one point in time in their adult life, or highschool aged (don't know what to call that) life. So it's kind of like its a do-over. They've been there once, they know they can do it, and they did it again. Big whoop.
2. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight (I'm going to say 50lbs or more) cannot be single and have kids.
3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of thier day exercising.
4. 75% of women on MFP have their calories set at 1200 intentionally, even if MFP calculated them at 1600-1700 etc.
5. The average amount of time to lose weight and keep it off is longer than what is on here. I.e. losing 30lbs in 3 months is one of two things, someone who is very large to start with, or someone who exercises no less than 5 -6 days a week.
6. If you are relatively healthy, but just carry a significant amount (say 30-50lbs) of extra weight, it's harder for you to see results than someone who is not relatively healthy (meaning hdl, ldl, cholesterol, bp all in line)
Let's start with these.
*Remember, these are the fat voices in my head that I'm fighting*
1. I was my goal weight for one year in high school and on my wedding day. Both times I was working out 4-5 hours a day and eating with anorexic-like behaviors. I was not healthy.
2. Not applicable to me
3. This is just silly - we all have lives to live. Jobs, kids, housework etc. There may be a few who have that kind of time, but most of us have to MAKE the time to exercise.
4. I have a lot of weight to lose. When I first chose 2 pounds a week and saw it set to 1200, I changed to 1-1/2 pounds a week which bumped it up. Every pound I lose drops it closer to 1200 again. The day it hits 1200 is the day I back off to 1 pound a week. In the meantime, I earn a few hundred calories most days from exercise so I am usually eating more anyway.
5. I hit my 3-month anniversary on MFP on the 18th of September. That was the day I registered the 32nd pound lost. I'm losing weight faster than I expected or set my goals for. I'm 50 and going into menopause and I have PCOS -an endrochine disorder which works against weight loss. I can't say what is typical, but I do know that I haven't gone to any superhuman level of effort. Just trying to do my best every day - and that includes eating well.
6. Not applicable to me.
As for those fat voices in your head - kick them to the curb. We ALL have our difficulties, including health issues, pain, low energy, sabatoge (both self and others), social situations and pressures, cravings, stress, time constraints, financial constraints etc., but in the end, these are all excuses. I would love to reach my target weight, but if I am healthy, (and don't have to rely on a broken medical system to prop up health issues of my own making) I will be content.
Nurture your body. Treat it as well as you know how. MFP gives you tools to do that. It's up to you to make it happen, regardless of your personal challenges. This is a battle that must be faced with determination and courage. For many of us, it's a LONG road, but there are people here who you can lock arms with (figuratively speaking) and march forward together - from this you can draw support when you are weak, and hope when you are discouraged. Good luck to you. I honestly belive that anyone who wants it bad enough can make it happen.0 -
I can't EVER remember being at my goal weight...I am working to change that...0
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1. 89% of people who have posted pictures on here have been at thier goal weight at one point in time in their adult life, or highschool aged (don't know what to call that) life. So it's kind of like its a do-over. They've been there once, they know they can do it, and they did it again. Big whoop.
I have a profile pic? Does that count? I have not been at my goal weight. I was at my goal weight in high school, but that doesn't count as I was still a growing child.
2. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight (I'm going to say 50lbs or more) cannot be single and have kids.
My sister (she is also on this site to maintain her weight) Is single/widowed and has a two year old daughter. She has had a very tough year and she is staying at her goal weight. She used to be in the 200s and is now 5'11'' and around 140 (I think).
3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of thier day exercising.
^see above. I can guarantee my sister did not spend a significant amount of her day exercising. However, she did have a physically demanding job (paramedic).
4. 75% of women on MFP have their calories set at 1200 intentionally, even if MFP calculated them at 1600-1700 etc.
Would be interesting if you could see the actual data on that. I'm sure MFP has it in their databases. Would be neat for them to run a query. Most of the people on my friend list have realistic calorie goals. MFP set my goal at 1320 per day. I have no idea if that is correct for me... Maybe I'll ask my daughters dietician.
5. The average amount of time to lose weight and keep it off is longer than what is on here. I.e. losing 30lbs in 3 months is one of two things, someone who is very large to start with, or someone who exercises no less than 5 -6 days a week.
I would hope the MFP algorithms would take your lifestyle into account when setting your goals, else they are setting everyone up for failure. To fail is to be discouraged and less people would use the site... so I hope that's not true!
6. If you are relatively healthy, but just carry a significant amount (say 30-50lbs) of extra weight, it's harder for you to see results than someone who is not relatively healthy (meaning hdl, ldl, cholesterol, bp all in line)
It depends what type of results you are looking for. I would imagine someone unhealthy and overweight would feel better fast because of the huge impact diet and exercise makes on your BP and ldl and other stats (HR, breathing etc). I am "healthy" and overweight, so I won't feel a difference in my BP and stuff. I have excellent cholesterol levels even though I am overweight. My blood pressure is perfect. I read an interesting study about being overweight and healthy. The only person who can tell you that you are unhealthy is your Dr.
You should do what makes you happy! Whats fun for you! What is your motivation? Why do you want to loose weight. You will do it! You can do it! If not last time, maybe this time... if not this time, maybe next time! You can do it!0 -
1. 89% of people who have posted pictures on here have been at thier goal weight at one point in time in their adult life, or highschool aged (don't know what to call that) life. So it's kind of like its a do-over. They've been there once, they know they can do it, and they did it again. Big whoop.
Sure, I was in a "normal" weight range when I was in high school but that was almost 20 years ago and was actually when my weight problem started. For various reasons, I packed on the pounds my senior year and stayed in that obese range until earlier this year.
2. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight (I'm going to say 50lbs or more) cannot be single and have kids.
I don't have kids but I do have a husband who has no desire to change his eating habits I do all the cooking, don't make separate meals for myself and have been able to keep both of us happy. Oh and, to date I've lost 71 pounds.
3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of thier day exercising.
Not true! I workout somewhere between 30-60 minutes 5 times per week. And I eat back my exercise calories. Weight loss has more to do with how/what you eat - exercise obviously can help since you burn calories but, to me, it's more of a bonus for health.
4. 75% of women on MFP have their calories set at 1200 intentionally, even if MFP calculated them at 1600-1700 etc.
Ok, I'll admit that I changed mine from 1600+ that MFP gave me for a 1 pound per week loss to about 1300 for a 1.5 pound per week loss but that was more of a mind game that I play with myself. When I was on Weight Watchers, they gave you extra allowance points every week so I was still in the mindset that going over my calories was ok because I had that cushion. Well, at 1600 calories, there really wasn't a cushion so I had to change it to 1300 in order to continue with that mindset. I still lose more like 1 pound per week...
5. The average amount of time to lose weight and keep it off is longer than what is on here. I.e. losing 30lbs in 3 months is one of two things, someone who is very large to start with, or someone who exercises no less than 5 -6 days a week.
I don't set weight loss goals so I don't pay attention to that little message too much. I think setting "x amount of weight per month/week" goals is a good way to set yourself up for failure and not enjoying life. I'm not doing this to lose weight for a wedding or reuinion or cruise - I'm doing this for the long term, for health and fitness. If it takes me 2-3 years, so be it!
6. If you are relatively healthy, but just carry a significant amount (say 30-50lbs) of extra weight, it's harder for you to see results than someone who is not relatively healthy (meaning hdl, ldl, cholesterol, bp all in line)
I don't think that's true and I'm in that 30-50 pound overweight zone. if you depend solely on the scale, it may be harder to be happy with results because you're not going to lose pounds like a severely obese person would (I've been there too, so I know that the rate of loss has decreased severely). And, as much as I enjoy the show, I blame programs like Biggest Loser for that mindset. However, if you change your thinking and outlook a bit, take measurements, focus on how your clothes fit and how you feel and the fact that you're becoming better, healthier, happier, etc you will have/get that sense of accomplishment.
Changing your thinking, learn a little more about healthy eating and activity, and ignore those negative thoughts and I bet this process will go a lot more smoothly for you...0 -
Number 2 is more about having the time, and allowing yourself "me" time. Between getting everybody to the right places at the right times, and ensuring everyone has clean clothes, something to eat, homework done, and is bathed. I find little time, and when I find something that I do enjoy doing it's usually at an inconvenient time, OR even better I'm looked horribly at because I'm making my children spend an extra hour or so at daycare (even though they are being paid an extra fee, that I don't really have in the first place, for it), or my other babysitter sighs that she has to watch them *again* and give them snacks or supper.
Number 3, so am I hearing the majority of the masses correct that in the scale of exercise/diet, diet is much more important?
If this is the case then I can understand why people would set their calories lower and then not exercise if they hate exercise. But for those of us who enjoy eating then we must make up for it with exercise, and learn to like it.
If there are any of you out there that can provide a few more suggestions on #2 I'm absolutely open to them. The hinders are time, and money, and self reflection (meaning how can I get over the negativity for taking 'me' time)
Ohhhh, this makes more sense now. LOL Yes, I absolutely feel that I've had an easier time of losing this weight because I have no kids or husband vying for my time. I can afford to spend time and money on me because I am all I have. I wish anyone the best of luck in this journey if they have husband and kids, it must be tough! Good luck!0 -
1. 89% of people who have posted pictures on here have been at thier goal weight at one point in time in their adult life, or highschool aged (don't know what to call that) life. So it's kind of like its a do-over. They've been there once, they know they can do it, and they did it again. Big whoop.
** Well, I've not ever been at this particular weight. I've weighed less, but never have I been right where I am today. And I'm sorry but whether or not you've been to your goal weight or not - it IS a big deal to get there. Also, just because you've been there doesn't mean you know how to do it. When I weighed 100lbs I ate nothing but crap. Fast food, bologna sandwiches and Mt Dew were my staples. I wasn't healthy - I was just very young and very thin. So, don't assume that just because someone was thin once that they were healthy and know how to do it.
2. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight (I'm going to say 50lbs or more) cannot be single and have kids.
** I am a single mom with two teenage daughters. I've lost 60lbs. What does your marital status or the amount of kids you have, have to do with it?
3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of thier day exercising.
** Absolutely not. I work. I have two kids. I have other obligations in my life. Even in the beginning, I only worked out for 1 hour a day. Now, you're lucky to get an hour a week out of me.
4. 75% of women on MFP have their calories set at 1200 intentionally, even if MFP calculated them at 1600-1700 etc.
** My calories are customized and set by me at 2300. My range is anywhere between 2200-2500 NET calories.
5. The average amount of time to lose weight and keep it off is longer than what is on here. I.e. losing 30lbs in 3 months is one of two things, someone who is very large to start with, or someone who exercises no less than 5 -6 days a week.
** I think it all depends on your body. Plain and simple. I went from 177lbs to 150lbs from April to Sept 2010.
6. If you are relatively healthy, but just carry a significant amount (say 30-50lbs) of extra weight, it's harder for you to see results than someone who is not relatively healthy (meaning hdl, ldl, cholesterol, bp all in line)
** I think this will totally depend on the person.0 -
Hi....my answers....
1. 89% of people who have posted pictures on here have been at thier goal weight at one point in time in their adult life, or highschool aged (don't know what to call that) life. So it's kind of like its a do-over. They've been there once, they know they can do it, and they did it again. Big whoop.
I have put weight on gradually over the years. I hit my highest weight just before I started MFP.
2. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight (I'm going to say 50lbs or more) cannot be single and have kids.
I am not single within kids, but have a very busy life, with two sons, one stepson, and a busy stressful job.
3. Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight spends a majority of thier day exercising.
I try to exercise as much as I can, but as I am working and dealing with the kids, this sometimes means just a walk at lunchtime at work, or i wait for the kids to be in bed and go to the gym. My husband and I take turns. Or I do an exercise DVD . If I have the kids then I might take them for a walk or a bike ride and get exercise that way.If you are really determined , there is always a way to fit some exercise in.
4. 75% of women on MFP have their calories set at 1200 intentionally, even if MFP calculated them at 1600-1700 etc.
My calories were set at 1200 by MFP.
5. The average amount of time to lose weight and keep it off is longer than what is on here. I.e. losing 30lbs in 3 months is one of two things, someone who is very large to start with, or someone who exercises no less than 5 -6 days a week.
I do try to exercise at least 6 days a week but don't always manage it.
6. If you are relatively healthy, but just carry a significant amount (say 30-50lbs) of extra weight, it's harder for you to see results than someone who is not relatively healthy (meaning hdl, ldl, cholesterol, bp all in line)
I didn't have any health problems when I started MFP, just didn't feel that great.
Hope this is of some help. You can do it!!0
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