10 weeks on MFP and 51 pounds lost

thebowhunter
thebowhunter Posts: 173
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Back when I started a thread called

"7 weeks and 39 Lbs"

I took some heat from the haters that didnt know anything about me (but were quick to judge) Some said I was lying about my weight loss (who would do that and why?)

So now its been 10 weeks and today I'm down 51 pounds (lost 8 pounds this week. I always weigh on Thursdays). Today is my 70th day on MFP. Im pleased with the progress and yes I expect that it will get slower and harder to lose as time goes on. I am aware of that but so far so good.
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  • bloodysore
    bloodysore Posts: 77 Member
    Congrats that's awesome!
    Haters will always hate. :)
  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    Congrats, that is fantastic progress! The one thing I have learned here, is that no matter what you do, it is going to upset someone!!
  • jbdowns35
    jbdowns35 Posts: 352
    Awesome progress!! What have you been doing to get such great results?
  • florymonde
    florymonde Posts: 261 Member
    Back when I started a thread called

    "7 weeks and 39 Lbs"

    I took some heat from the haters that didnt know anything about me (but were quick to judge) Some said I was lying about my weight loss (who would do that and why?)

    So now its been 10 weeks and today I'm down 51 pounds (lost 8 pounds this week. I always weigh on Thursdays). Today is my 70th day on MFP. Im pleased with the progress and yes I expect that it will get slower and harder to lose as time goes on. I am aware of that but so far so good.

    Well, I hate how fast some guys can lose weight! My husband's like that. Because it's so easy for him to lose weight, he puts it off, saying he'll do it later.

    So, good for you for not procrastinating! Keep it up!
  • NikiDeaf
    NikiDeaf Posts: 28 Member
    yes, please share your secrets!!! Is it more time at the gym? Eating clean? What?
  • NRBreit
    NRBreit Posts: 319 Member
    Since you're averaging a loss of 5 lbs. per week, that means you are creating a caloric deficit of 17,500 calories per week. If your maintenance calories are 3,000 per day (21,000) per week that would only give you 500 calories per day to eat. Am I close? Or, are you exercising and burning thousands of calories per day?
  • schell81
    schell81 Posts: 187 Member
    awesome, I'd love to see some before and after pics!
  • starryk
    starryk Posts: 53
    I say congrats to you... doesn't matter what any one else thinks or says - to thine own self be true!

    But that being said... what is a typical day like for you - menu and exercise - wise?
  • Maidofmer
    Maidofmer Posts: 908 Member
    Wow! that's amazing. congratulations!
  • lisarenee_x0
    lisarenee_x0 Posts: 16
    I don't know what's up with people, when I started out, I was losing about 5-6lbs. a week, just walking and watching what I ate. The reason why I lost so much is because I was heavier than most. If you have a hundred lbs. to lose, that first bit is going to fly off pretty fast.
  • NaeTrujillo
    NaeTrujillo Posts: 44
    Thats amazing! I hope it continues to melt off for you :)
  • thebowhunter
    thebowhunter Posts: 173
    Since you're averaging a loss of 5 lbs. per week, that means you are creating a caloric deficit of 17,500 calories per week. If your maintenance calories are 3,000 per day (21,000) per week that would only give you 500 calories per day to eat. Am I close? Or, are you exercising and burning thousands of calories per day?

    No. Here is how Im doing it. (Im using the ELMM plan)

    Week 1. eat 2500 calories a day and work out 3 days a week.
    Week 2. eat 2500 calories a day and work out 3 days a week.
    Week 3. eat 2000 calories a day and work out 3 days a week.
    Week 4. eat 2000 calories a day and work out 3 days a week.
    Week 5. eat 1500 calories a day and work out 3 days a week.
    Week 6. eat 1500 calories a day and work out 3 days a week.
    Week 7. eat 1500 calories a day and work out 3 days a week.
    Week 8. eat 1500 calories a day and work out 3 days a week.
    Week 9. eat 1500 calories a day and work out 3 days a week.
    Week 10. eat 1500 calories a day and work out 3 days a week.

    Workouts are 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes each and are treadmill or stationary bike. I shed between 600 and 900 calories at each workout. Im eating low fat, high protien, high fiber foods.
  • thebowhunter
    thebowhunter Posts: 173
    awesome, I'd love to see some before and after pics!

    At some point I will post pics. I take a picture every 2 weeks.
  • carleemaeb
    carleemaeb Posts: 28
    Some people are haters, period. But I think the majority of us here on MFP are just simply curious. 51 pounds is a lot of weight to lose in 10 weeks - but is not impossible. Dedication and hard work is all it takes, if you have that - hell, you're good to go!! Congratulations to you - all the effort you're putting in is clearly paying off! I'm sure it's been said but if you don't mind me asking - how are you doing it?
  • carleemaeb
    carleemaeb Posts: 28
    Nevermind, I see the post. Congrats again!!!!!!!
  • thebowhunter
    thebowhunter Posts: 173
    Look two posts up above your post to see.
  • thebowhunter
    thebowhunter Posts: 173
    I don't know what's up with people, when I started out, I was losing about 5-6lbs. a week, just walking and watching what I ate. The reason why I lost so much is because I was heavier than most. If you have a hundred lbs. to lose, that first bit is going to fly off pretty fast.

    Yes, that is my situation exactly.
  • chopzgurl05
    chopzgurl05 Posts: 84 Member
    That is awesome! Way to go! I say screw the haters. If you are getting healthy and feel good that is all that matters!
  • RyanJK85
    RyanJK85 Posts: 580 Member
    congrats! dont worry about the haters, just keep doing your thing
  • Poorgirls_Diet
    Poorgirls_Diet Posts: 528 Member
    Back when I started a thread called

    "7 weeks and 39 Lbs"

    I took some heat from the haters that didnt know anything about me (but were quick to judge) Some said I was lying about my weight loss (who would do that and why?)

    So now its been 10 weeks and today I'm down 51 pounds (lost 8 pounds this week. I always weigh on Thursdays). Today is my 70th day on MFP. Im pleased with the progress and yes I expect that it will get slower and harder to lose as time goes on. I am aware of that but so far so good.

    Do I mind if I ask what you are doing as we have more or less the same weight to lose give or take 30lbs higher on my side and I am struggling to lose 2lbs a week and I work out 1hr a day and burning around 600-950 calories a day depending on the exercise. Any chance of sharing your secrets? If not, fair play to you and don't worry about what anyone else thinks, you don't have to prove anything to anyone only yourself and if you are determined enough you will do anything to change your lifestyle regardless of what others (most are just jealous) thinks! Well done to you
  • grove1216
    grove1216 Posts: 4 Member
    I totally agree about haters. Congrats!
  • GeekGirl23
    GeekGirl23 Posts: 517 Member
    I am a big girl and have lost 10 plus lbs in a week before. U r in the right mindset that u may have big #'s now and smaller and smaller later. Just don't sacrafice good cals because u r afraid to go over ur calories. U don't want to burn out.
  • jennaworksout
    jennaworksout Posts: 1,739 Member
    51 in 10 weeks!!! that is phenomenal!!!! congrats!!!
  • dogladytwo
    dogladytwo Posts: 97 Member
    :bigsmile: fantastic!:bigsmile:
  • RetroSnowflake
    RetroSnowflake Posts: 168
    Congratulations! That's great (:
  • tryingsohard187
    tryingsohard187 Posts: 21
    Congrats, that is fantastic progress! The one thing I have learned here, is that no matter what you do, it is going to upset someone!!

    Can I just say that your ticker just completely amazed me, 110 pounds, you go girl!
  • ManEnMotion
    ManEnMotion Posts: 73 Member
    I'm in the same boat as you ... 55 lbs since the start of sept but no one has rained on my parade. Good job buddy
  • thebowhunter
    thebowhunter Posts: 173
    Do you mind if I ask what you are doing as we have more or less the same weight to lose give or take 30lbs higher on my side and I am struggling to lose 2lbs a week and I work out 1hr a day and burning around 600-950 calories a day depending on the exercise. Any chance of sharing your secrets? If not, fair play to you and don't worry about what anyone else thinks, you don't have to prove anything to anyone only yourself and if you are determined enough you will do anything to change your lifestyle regardless of what others (most are just jealous) thinks! Well done to you

    I have detailed what I have been doing a few posts into this thread. If you want to friend me to see my food tracker and workouts, feel free,. Its the ELMM plan (Eat Less Move More) Its not secret or anything but taking in fewer calories and working out more.
  • treagal
    treagal Posts: 264 Member
    Awesome work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No hater here!
  • dianereid12
    dianereid12 Posts: 4
    WoW thats amazing congrats on your weight loss keep up the good work :)

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