For the newbies: here is what losing 80 pounds is like

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  • dmgelinas
    dmgelinas Posts: 36 Member
    80 lbs?! That's amazing! Awesome job!
    Love this post. So true!
  • pilarin22
    pilarin22 Posts: 2 Member
    Very inspirational!!!!! Thanks!!!:smile:
  • kskallen
    kskallen Posts: 14 Member
    So true! Awesome post!!
  • cubbies77
    cubbies77 Posts: 607 Member
    BMR and TDEE ???????? Yep, I'm a newbie and trying to get schooled on all the acronyms - - translation please? I really loved this post, it keeps it real but shows that patience and focus WILL prevail. I started 23 days ago and have lost six pounds, didn't start with my measurements taken but will take them in the a.m. (when I find my darn measuring tape!). Thanks again. :happy:

    BMR = base metabolic rate. This is what a hospital will give you if you are laying in bed unconscious and they need to keep your organs healthy. You shouldn't eat below this number. Due to my weight, mine is around 1500. Some people are closer to 1300. Some people who are heavier than me are 1700.

    TDEE = total daily energy expenditure. This is what you should be eating. It *includes* exercise level, so some people use this method. It's much easier because you eat the same calories every single day, even on rest days. It makes it easy to remember. You don't have to fiddle with MFP's net calories and all that because your exercise is already figured into it. You just eat that number every single day. Mine is around 2000, but I eat around 1850 because I see the best rate of loss there. It can take a few weeks to tweak it.
  • kbutcher20006
    kbutcher20006 Posts: 4 Member
    I love this! Thanks for sharing!!! I just went through week two with the scale going NOWHERE! So glad that it isn't going to last! Your post was just the inspiration I needed!
  • hippy2skippy
    hippy2skippy Posts: 98 Member
    Love it, congratulations on your perseverance and accomplishment!
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    Thanks so much for posting. I hit the 10 month plateau too (am kind of still stuck there even though I've been doing pretty well with diet and exercise). Good to know there's hope when I'm half way to goal and still kind of stuck.
  • Fabulousmonica
    Fabulousmonica Posts: 7
    WOW! This is so inspiring! I will be looking back at this post often for sure. Thank you for sharing! :)
  • Kimber415
    Kimber415 Posts: 31 Member
    So true - I'm in month six and have experienced all of your emotions. I'm at the plateau now, having gained over the holiday and having trouble getting it back off and saying, why didn't I just stick to it - but hanging in there as you did! Good for you!
  • ChetThaker
    ChetThaker Posts: 186 Member
    Bump. This should be a sticky post for all newbies to read when first starting out on MFP. Thanks for sharing - very funny and informative.
  • n2thenight24
    n2thenight24 Posts: 1,651 Member
    I'm in the upswing of month 4, it's exciting. But your time line is SO accurate!! I love it!! :)
  • azavala78
    azavala78 Posts: 74 Member
    Holding on to this post! Thank you for sharing! :happy:
  • iceqieen
    iceqieen Posts: 862 Member
    You win!:flowerforyou:
  • sho3girl
    sho3girl Posts: 10,799 Member
    I LOVE this ....

    Congratulation too
  • andiechick
    andiechick Posts: 916 Member
    What a fab post and well done for losing 80lbs!
  • PinnHead
    PinnHead Posts: 21
    Thank you, that was awesome!!!
  • georgina1970
    georgina1970 Posts: 333 Member
    Bump!
  • sonybalony
    sonybalony Posts: 335 Member
    thank you!
  • Heather4275
    Heather4275 Posts: 26 Member
    Thanks for posting, this is great!!!
  • toludc
    toludc Posts: 49 Member
    bump
  • Schaj
    Schaj Posts: 7 Member
    Definately one of the best and true to life posts I've read. Thanks!
  • wendybird5
    wendybird5 Posts: 577 Member
    Wow, this is now a two parter? Thanks for liking my silly little post so much. I'm glad everyone is finding it helpful.
  • Bunnie_Rex
    Bunnie_Rex Posts: 63 Member
    Bookmarked. Im closing in on 365 days and no where near my goal, but it sure is good to read someone else's journey in MY LANGUAGE! Congrats and thanks for posting!
  • IlfirinLuthien
    IlfirinLuthien Posts: 17 Member
    Thank you, it's kind of nice to know that no one finds losing weight easy hehe :)
  • jross214
    jross214 Posts: 1 Member
    bump
  • georgiancreative
    georgiancreative Posts: 34 Member
    Well written and so true, must remind myself more frequently that the weight doesn't come off in a straight line and not to freak out as much at the roller-coaster of emotions! Great post, thank u.
  • PaintedAlice
    PaintedAlice Posts: 37 Member
    Bump
  • the_britster
    the_britster Posts: 84 Member
    i need to remember this as i try to get over my plateau
  • beattie1
    beattie1 Posts: 1,012 Member
    Definitely true, I'm on month 16 and holding onto the improvements that have occurred so far, hanging in there!
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    Love this post.

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