Lost 100 Pounds in 4 Months Done the RIGHT Way!

Glowbee

So proud of you for eating SO well and working so hard. THIS is the way to do it! I don't know you, but I want to mentally shake your hand. Congratulations on an amazing job, you look fantastic, and I hope you feel that way, also!

sunrize_sc

Congratulations! You look amazing! Great blog too.

misspastry

clbowman11 is a hater!!!!

Brit574

GO YOU!!! You have inspired me today, thank you!

cinnygirl38

If you're gonna have it, you're gonna have it. That lose it slow and steady stuff and you won't have excess skin broohaha is for the birds................... I say congrats to the OP.

And you will need surgery to repair your skin for losing around 6 lbs a week (avg.) Losing weight that fast can have negative effects on our skin. Part of the point of losing weight is so you'll feel you look better. How are you going to feel if you lose 100 lbs in 4 mos and have tons of skin or continue and lose 200 in 8 mos. This is not something to be impatient with. Our body's and mind's need to learn this lifestyle so we can keep the weight off.

Too funny that instead of congrats and way to keep up the hard work.. someone finds the negatives!! GO FIGURE!

I'm not trying to be mean or negative. I'm saying that in most cases people can't do that. I don't think I've ever heard of that. And yes, he did it right as far as dieting and exercising, I suppose. But, there are reasons they say to only lose 1-2 lbs a week. I think that promoting that kind of very fast weight loss is going to give people false hopes. I also believe that even people who don't have that much to lose. Like myself I've had a child and I have stretchmarks and if I tried to do that I'd have a ton of skin. I'm being very careful so I don't. So, if someone like me tried to do that I want them to be aware that excess skin is more than likely going to be an issue. And that's something I wouldn't want I'd rather wait it out and see if I still get skin. I commend him for all of his VERY HARD work and his self-control and discipline. I didn't mean to come across that way. I believe that people should know that there are going to be consequences. All he was pointing out were the positives. And I'd say yes, the positives outweigh the negatives. I just hope everyone is aware. That's all.

cinnygirl38

It really isn't going to matter. If you're going to have it, you will. It has a lot to do with how long you've been overweight and to what extent you were overweight. Genetics, etc. It has absolutely NOTHING to do with how fast or slow you lose it. Yes, if you are planning plastics, you should wait a year or so after getting to goal to see how your skin shakes out, but it's going to be what it's going to be. I can't believe how much stupidity still abounds.

Do you think I will have loose skin? I've got like 80 to lose. I was going to try the carb cycling but I don't want to lose it so fast I'm a pile of skin!!!

cinnygirl38

BS - Post some scientific studies that prove this - not hearsay. No fruit or veggie is going to help with skin.

Do you think I will have loose skin? I've got like 80 to lose. I was going to try the carb cycling but I don't want to lose it so fast I'm a pile of skin!!!

I did core workouts during the process to try to help with the skin. Also there are many fruits and veggies that you can eat that will help with the skins elasticity!

planetshark

On one hand, major props! You lost A LOT of weight and in most ways are probably much healthier. But I also concur with those who feel it was too much too fast. Granted, depending on your original weight and HOW you lost those pounds, there's a chance this was a somewhat reasonable goal and long-term accomplishment. But for most people 1-2 lbs. a week is not only the best bet in the short term, it's also the best way to keep the weight off for a lifetime. As for saggy skin, if you were strength training while losing the weight, that should not be of great concern - and if you keep at it, it'll be pretty much zero concern ... And again, congrats on the weight loss. May you keep it off by having adopted a super healthy lifelong nutritional and fitness program that led to it!

mq68

Checked out your website, and way to go! I have lost 30lbs in 4months ( 12 on this site) and have miles to go. Keep up your healthy life-change!

valdbuck

Edwin,
What can I say? Your story is truly inspiring. I was feeling bad because I stopped exercising two months ago and gained back 7 of the 23 I'd lost. Oh but now, since I've read your blog I feel so inspired to get back on track. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

atxdee

That doesnt look like a lot of calories in that one day where you have oatmeal and fruit for breakfast, sandwich and chips for lunch and salmon dinner.. Do you eat any other snacks throughout the day?

EdwinVelez

That doesnt look like a lot of calories in that one day where you have oatmeal and fruit for breakfast, sandwich and chips for lunch and salmon dinner.. Do you eat any other snacks throughout the day?

i teach middle school...so believe me i have a snack cabinet

ldrosophila

And you will need surgery to repair your skin for losing around 6 lbs a week (avg.) Losing weight that fast can have negative effects on our skin. Part of the point of losing weight is so you'll feel you look better. How are you going to feel if you lose 100 lbs in 4 mos and have tons of skin or continue and lose 200 in 8 mos. This is not something to be impatient with. Our body's and mind's need to learn this lifestyle so we can keep the weight off.

Too funny that instead of congrats and way to keep up the hard work.. someone finds the negatives!! GO FIGURE!

I'm not trying to be mean or negative. I'm saying that in most cases people can't do that. I don't think I've ever heard of that. And yes, he did it right as far as dieting and exercising, I suppose. But, there are reasons they say to only lose 1-2 lbs a week. I think that promoting that kind of very fast weight loss is going to give people false hopes. I also believe that even people who don't have that much to lose. Like myself I've had a child and I have stretchmarks and if I tried to do that I'd have a ton of skin. I'm being very careful so I don't. So, if someone like me tried to do that I want them to be aware that excess skin is more than likely going to be an issue. And that's something I wouldn't want I'd rather wait it out and see if I still get skin. I commend him for all of his VERY HARD work and his self-control and discipline. I didn't mean to come across that way. I believe that people should know that there are going to be consequences. All he was pointing out were the positives. And I'd say yes, the positives outweigh the negatives. I just hope everyone is aware. That's all.

Thank God for plastic surgeons!

LindaVas

Congrats!! You look great!!

ebonie101

Do you think I will have loose skin? I've got like 80 to lose. I was going to try the carb cycling but I don't want to lose it so fast I'm a pile of skin!!!

I did core workouts during the process to try to help with the skin. Also there are many fruits and veggies that you can eat that will help with the skins elasticity!

what kind of fruits exactly? and thanks for sharing your story with examples of your exercises and daily food! THIS really inspired alot of people im sure congrats

EdwinVelez

Do you think I will have loose skin? I've got like 80 to lose. I was going to try the carb cycling but I don't want to lose it so fast I'm a pile of skin!!!

I did core workouts during the process to try to help with the skin. Also there are many fruits and veggies that you can eat that will help with the skins elasticity!

what kind of fruits exactly? and thanks for sharing your story with examples of your exercises and daily food! THIS really inspired alot of people im sure congrats

To further help in choosing foods to help the skin, below is a list of skin -happy foods.

Red Peppers
Oranges
Grapefruits
Strawberries
Brocoli
Carrots
Mango
Apricots
Sweet Potato
Avacado
Wheat Germ
Almonds
Peanut Butter
Salmon
Sardines
Eggs
Flaxseeds

Sheniquwa2

You don,t need to eat many calories, when your carrying all those extra calories around on your body. Grate job!

Sheniquwa2

You don,t need to eat many calories, when your carrying all those extra calories around on your body. Grate job!

. For those saying he wasn't eating enough. Calories.

nataliebordeauxx

And you will need surgery to repair your skin for losing around 6 lbs a week (avg.) Losing weight that fast can have negative effects on our skin. Part of the point of losing weight is so you'll feel you look better. How are you going to feel if you lose 100 lbs in 4 mos and have tons of skin or continue and lose 200 in 8 mos. This is not something to be impatient with. Our body's and mind's need to learn this lifestyle so we can keep the weight off.

Too funny that instead of congrats and way to keep up the hard work.. someone finds the negatives!! GO FIGURE!

Seriously. It's so frustrating that even in such a well-built, supportive community like this, there are still people who feel the need to make negative remarks about others success. Good job on the weight loss!!!