Extremely overweight member needing help

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  • Mugiwarah
    Mugiwarah Posts: 40
    Looking at the amount of exercise that you're doing, you are losing fat but gaining muscle weight, which is good and I want to say "kudo's" to you and keep up the awesome work!!!:happy:
    That's not right, one can only build 10 lbs of lean muscle a YEAR, therefor I think there's a miscalculation within your diet regarding your calories, 1st thing I'd do is find out what your maintenance calorie intake is (the amount of calories you get in without gaining or loosing any weight), then I'd subtract 300-500 calories from that amount, you should be good to go then.

    Also I want to point out that you're exercises contain too much volume which is bad when only consuming 1500-1750 calories, your body might/or has gone catabolic which means it'll use muscle as fuel and store as much fat as possible.

    Hope this helped, just wanted to share some of the knowledge and experience I've gained over the years I know what you're dealing with, goodluck brother!
  • 2FatToRun
    2FatToRun Posts: 810 Member
    Get a second opinion what can it hurt? If they both say the same thing it may be for reasons we know nothing about. But FYI even if you are over weight listen to your body if you dont know how to do this research methods and learn how. i cant afford to go to a nutritionist or doctor so I have no choice but to ask a million questions and be VERY aware of whats going on within me.
  • tekwriter
    tekwriter Posts: 923 Member
    Take it from a heavier person losing that if you can do those exercises now you should keep it up. You may want to lose weight more than anything, but if the weight you have left is muscle your metabolism will work better and faster, you will continue to be mobile and flexible and your body will be more compact. Muscle does not really weigh more. It is more compact that big fluffly fat. You are doing absolutely great, I would suggest tracking your measurements. You may be showing some loss there. I would also suggest you rid yourself of that creep of a Dr.
  • hjkcollins
    hjkcollins Posts: 20
    Don't focus on the pounds only and I know when we step on the sale we want to see the pounds down,we didn't put this weight on overnight so it's not going to come off over night. Three years ago I weighed 255lbs today I am 148, it's dedication, commitment, eating right, proper nutrition, and right mix of workouts that burn the fat,such as high intense interval training.

    Never GIVE UP, you must see this journey as a lifestyle change and cannot do it for YOUR Doctor, you must do it for yourself and write down your why?? Keep up the great work, remember results are 80% nutrition and change up your routines and push yourself to your maximum.

    If you need more inspiration and motivation and you are on facebook, you could friend request me. https://www.facebook.com/heidi.collins.39?ref=tn_tnmn

    Heidi
  • larnsperger
    larnsperger Posts: 161 Member
    I don't know how a doctor can live by the BMI guidelines so stringently. Something wrong there. Having said that, you don't seem to be getting enough calories for a man, especially given the exercise. It would be foolish to stop the weight lifting as it is clearly one of the best things you can do to build muscle which in turn helps your body burn calories more efficiently. I would continue with the weights. From what you said you are eating it doesn't appear you have near enough protein in your diet, but I'm only able to tell you what has worked for me. Best of luck!
  • gmms57
    gmms57 Posts: 23 Member
    I noticed that you do not drink much water. I'm trying for at least 8 glasses a day, also trying to keep away from too much processed food. Not easy changing old habits, but worth it.
    Best of luck to you!
  • Kst76
    Kst76 Posts: 935 Member
    I can't belive your doctor said he would refuse to treat you.

    Anyways, no don't skip the weight training. More people should do it. As you gain muscle mass, you will burn more calories and hour, even on days and moments you don't work out. It raises your metabolism. Also, even though your weight loss might be slow now, it will come off, and you will have a toned body underneath! :)
  • dw098
    dw098 Posts: 4 Member
    Congratulations on what you've lost so far!

    I'm wondering if you are using the charts to track the nutrients in addition to calories. My doctor tells me I won't lose weight if I don't limit my carbs.

    As to motivation, l too, have had a hard time dedicating myself to diligent dieting. I'm back on (for the past 5 days) after a diagnosis of pre-diabetes.

    Despite the questionable accuracy of the diagnosis, I've been testing my glucose levels 12 times a day for the past 4 days to see how I am processing foods. This helped me more happily manage hunger so as to get accurate readings. My plan is to create 3 menus for each meal which I am sure I process well and then only test occasionally. Managing blood glucose seems less frustrating than dealing with the scale I actually get a measurement that I control (I think). Carbohydrates are of major importance in controlling glucose levels.

    Reading that pre-diabetics may eventually be subject to a number serious ailments has also helped. See http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-blood-sugar/MY01701 if you want a real scare. I find fear an excellent motivator, but I do enjoy creating meals to match up with all the nutrient values listed in the foods section.

    You are welcome to view the meals I'm eating if you can figure out how to do it. One fact found out yesterday is that oatmeal causes a spike in glucose. Today I'm trying it with more protein and eating the protein first to see if that makes a difference of some posters suggest. The way glucose affects weight is complicated, but it's not necessary to understand all the details of cellular activity to reap benefits of knowing one's glucose levels. What I see is that I've been able to keep my calories AND carbs below the recommended for 5 days. I have a hard time making myself exercise, so I'll be working on that--somehow.

    Keep going and you WILL succeed!

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