Lost 100 Pounds in 4 Months Done the RIGHT Way!

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  • lorihalsted
    lorihalsted Posts: 326 Member
    Congratulations!!!!!!!
  • rytifgates
    rytifgates Posts: 14 Member
    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!!!
  • EdwinVelez
    EdwinVelez Posts: 35
    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!
  • mamakira
    mamakira Posts: 366
    Amazing. Congratulations on your weight loss!
  • alsunrise
    alsunrise Posts: 386 Member
    Ignore the negative comments! You look great and you worked hard to get there, and it's ridiculous that you should have to defend yourself against negativity.
  • mnlght535
    mnlght535 Posts: 84
    Absolutely inspirational. It's almost too good to be true. You have shown a lot of people that it can be done, including myself. Fantastic!!!:happy:
  • Olive32214
    Olive32214 Posts: 467 Member
    Well Done, you did it and look Great !!!
  • pstansel74
    pstansel74 Posts: 130 Member
    Great job, 1400 after cardio is respectable (although I know some will disagree). I lost about 40 pounds in the same time period so your dedication is really great.
  • xSakura
    xSakura Posts: 288 Member
    You've lost double what I want to lose in 6 - 7 months! That's incredible! A true inspiration, thank you for sharing your story, you are living proof that anything is possible :bigsmile:
  • DoomCakes
    DoomCakes Posts: 806 Member
    Oh wow, amazing job!
  • Glowbee
    Glowbee Posts: 68 Member
    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
    sunrize_sc Posts: 157 Member
    Congratulations! You look amazing! Great blog too. :smile:
  • misspastry
    misspastry Posts: 109 Member
    clbowman11 is a hater!!!!
  • Brit574
    Brit574 Posts: 11
    GO YOU!!! You have inspired me today, thank you! :)
  • cinnygirl38
    cinnygirl38 Posts: 42 Member
    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
    cinnygirl38 Posts: 42 Member
    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
    cinnygirl38 Posts: 42 Member
    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
    planetshark Posts: 37 Member
    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
    mq68 Posts: 118 Member
    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
    valdbuck Posts: 15
    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
    atxdee Posts: 613 Member
    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
    EdwinVelez Posts: 35
    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
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    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
    LindaVas Posts: 127 Member
    Congrats!! You look great!!
  • ebonie101
    ebonie101 Posts: 95 Member
    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
    EdwinVelez Posts: 35
    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
    Sheniquwa2 Posts: 6
    You don,t need to eat many calories, when your carrying all those extra calories around on your body. Grate job!
  • Sheniquwa2
    Sheniquwa2 Posts: 6
    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
    nataliebordeauxx Posts: 94 Member
    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!!!

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