15 lbs & 20 in. lost in 24 days (w. pics)

CONGRATS, CONGRATS, CONGRATS!!!!!!!! Despite the negativity on a positye post I want to take the time to tell you Good Job and keep up the good work!!!! I see a major change in your mid-section. to each her own. You do what works for best for you and don't worry about what anyone else have to say. I also do not agree with eating back calories and there is not much convincing.

THANK YOU. this is def what I needed after all of these comments. "helping' me or not, they still felt harsh.

Wow not sure why everyone's being so negative..perhaps they are genuinely commenting out of concern for your long term goals. I started out my journey the wrong way and was strictly eating only 1200 calories a day..working out at least 2 hours a day and going into negative for net calories. I wasn't losing weight and got so frustrated. Then I found out what my TDEE number is and am now working at 25-30%. I'm was supposed to be eating around 2000 calories a day based on my activity level but this is impossible so I cut down on my workouts I now try to net around 1400 calories a day (and yeah it's forcing down calories lol) and work out 2-3 times a week instead. Sounds like you made an awesome plan to kick start your weight loss and now it sounds like your motivated and determined to get into a healthy lifestyle for long term. I really notice a difference in your pictures...great job!!!

thanks for the comment! I didn't realize people research your diary after you post a weight loss picture, but I don't log everything because I don't want to become obsessed. the lower calories were more for the challenge, and I will slowly add some back, once I find my 'sweet spot'. everyones different thanks again for the comment!

I didnt want to put my picture on here either but I said screw it. The more I see my fat *kitten* the harder I will work

hahah yep! thanks

Congrats!!! You look great so far. Kudos to you and don't let anyone tell you that you're doing it wrong. Whatever works for you is what's right

thank you I appreciate that

For what its worth, I dont think a weight loss of around 3.5 pds a week is extreme. Listen to your doctor and listen to yourself. Im pretty sure your dr would tell you thats within the range of a healthy weight loss, and the benefits of the inches lost, especially those on the waist, will have a tremendous impact on your health. My opinion is, if it makes you healthier and happier, do it. Whatever "it" is for you. We can debate the thousands of ways ppl get there, but you cannot debate the health benefits of a smaller waist line. Good luck to you and I hope to see you stick around. Even if out of spite In fact, Id love to see you post a hot pic in a bikini in a few months, see who talks crap then.

thanks I might just have to! I don't expect to lose that much from here on out. I started at 303 pounds and wasn't eating really well (think pint of ice cream every night) so my body lost a lot of water weight and the easy stuff. I know this wont be easy. thanks for the comment. it made me smile

Way to go! You look awesome! My Chiropractor was telling me about this Wed - It was her last day and she lost around 21 pounds. Was it very expensive? I finish a Biggest Loser with friends next Tuesday (down about 13.5 in 9 weeks). Obviously my loss has slowed and I am looking for a new motivator. I am thinking of trying this challenge OR doing another Biggest Loser at my Y. Were you hungry a lot on this? I am always hungry at night for a snack. ALWAYS. And what about the cleanse days, no meat right?

hi there! I ate normal food the whole time! I had ground bison. ground turkey, chicken, and fish on the cleanse, along with a lot of veggies and whole grains like quinoa and brown rice, or whole wheat wraps.

the only times I felt hungry was when I had a really good day at the gym and I figured my metabolism was in overdrive, but if I was hungry I ate. my favorite snacks were sunflower seed butter/or almond butter on rice cakes or apples with peanut butter. I really chose the challenge to break my bad habits of eating a pint of ice cream for dessert every night and it def helped.

the 24 day challenge is pretty expensive ($190) but the cleanse is only $32 and I really recommend it if your trying to get past a slow period or jump start something. it wasnt harsh and I wasn't glued to the toilet.

i'm a snacker at home too, so I would eat some wasa crackers with pb slathered on them and I really enjoyed my nighttime dessert of UMP cookies and cream protein mixed with almond milk and ice. it kind of reminded me of a cookies and cream milk shake.

if you have any other questions please feel free to message me!