I eat 1700+ and lost weight, real results

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  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
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    Just want to thank everyone who's participated and told their stories of reasonable deficits and the success they can bring. :drinker:
  • Panda_Rolls
    Panda_Rolls Posts: 101 Member
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    Ok, I decided to add a photo after all. I went from about 217 to 167 and I'm about 5'5". I eat somewhere between 1600 and 1900 every day.

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    Edited a couple times because the photo wouldn't fit.
  • lauren3101
    lauren3101 Posts: 1,853 Member
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    I have much love for this thread. You all look great!
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
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    Here's mine. I eat plenty, including ice cream EVERYDAY :drinker: : Me at 270, when I started on here in October last year. And then, last month at 185ish and a week ago at 179. I try for a loss of a lb a week, but sometimes it's only half a lb.*shrugs* I don't care about time limits anymore, I'm having fun and enjoying the journey.
  • drencoronado
    drencoronado Posts: 11 Member
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    Bump for inspiration!
  • Hildy_J
    Hildy_J Posts: 1,050 Member
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    Looking VERY good OP. Love that you posted this - proof (if it were needed) that you can eat well and lose. :drinker:
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
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    Ok, I decided to add a photo after all. I went from about 217 to 167 and I'm about 5'5". I eat somewhere between 1600 and 1900 every day.

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    Edited a couple times because the photo wouldn't fit.

    Yay! Thanks for joining in, you're looking great. And thanks to Cindy who is looking fab as well.

    I do think it needs to be said, and shown, that taking in low amounts and working out for hours a day to burn off half your intake isn't needed. It might seem obvious but when you consider how eager people are to congratulate that kind of behavior it is clear it's not as obvious at all.
  • RaggedyPond
    RaggedyPond Posts: 1,487 Member
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    I agree. Why make it harder than it has to be?
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
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    First photo, at about 130 pounds after losing weight eating under 1000 calories a day. Second photo, at a little over 130 pounds eating about 2000 calories a day (1350-1600 plus exercise calories while losing, ~1800 plus exercise calories to maintain).

    Before joining MFP....

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    Eating 2300 total calories...

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    I'm 41, 5'5. I exercise (ideally) 6 days a week, running 3-6 miles 3x a week and barbell lifting at home 3x a week (about 30-45 minutes). Other than that, I'm not terribly active. I've recently stopped logging my calories, though, because I'm finding I'd rather be a little less lean and not have to think about calories and macros than be a few pounds lighter and obsessive about it. :wink:
  • coffee4me57
    coffee4me57 Posts: 195
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    Thanks to all for sharing
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
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    I don't have a great before picture (well I do but it's on my portable hard drive, which I still haven't found post-moving) but you can see my before/after in my profile. Here my current pic:

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    I ate 1500 net calories (so usually 1700-1800 gross), I'm currently hovering around 20-21% body fat and doing a slow recomp.
  • GameOfPounds
    GameOfPounds Posts: 128 Member
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    Great job! I eat around 1500-1700 calories on my good days and it works fine with weight loss as long as I workout :smile:
  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
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    Ow oow! You look great OP! And all the others who love to eat!! 1550 here. I luff my foods.

    Work in progress, but do far 4 months 30 lbs down :D


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    Lifting heavy and playing video games ftw
  • fullofquirks
    fullofquirks Posts: 182 Member
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    You all rock so hard! Congrats on your successes. I'm loving the photos!
  • janatarnhem
    janatarnhem Posts: 669 Member
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    Inspirational:happy:
    Lovely results from eating and lifting!
    Congratulations to you all!

    I'm following you...hopefully!!
  • eloisenetball
    eloisenetball Posts: 13
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    The dreaded before picture at 184 lbs!
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    Currently at 150 lbs.
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    Legs.. just because.
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    All exercise calories were eaten back in the making of this story.

    Sweet baby jesus I wish I had your legs!
  • QuincyChick
    QuincyChick Posts: 269 Member
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    this thread is awesome. :)

    I will post pics later- I have lost over 50lbs (15 recently) eating between 1600-2000 cals a day.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
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    Man, I really wish I was further in my progress just so I could post pictures! LOL. Unfortunately my progress photos still show a pretty fat chick. I'll just have to wait to participate!


    You all look fabulous and healthy!
    Great job on doing it right!
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
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  • diadia1
    diadia1 Posts: 223 Member
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    i am in the same club I dont believe in starving yourself to lose weight.
    i eat net calories around1800-2000 and lost 19 lbs so far. It is a slow weight losss but steady.
    I don t feel at all that i am making any sacrifices.

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