Reached my goal weight today :)
TwelveSticks
Posts: 288 Member
Well, there we have it. As of this morning, I have reached my goal weight of 180 lbs!
I have lost 121 lbs in total since I started dieting in June 2009, and 74 lbs since I re-focused and began using MFP, following a 5:2 diet plan, at the end of January this year - 40 weeks ago.
I now need to re-assess my goals, as although I'm looking trim enough with clothes on, without the benefit of their cover I clearly need to shed quite a few more pounds from the front of my torso.
Going forward, I think I'll probably keep going with the 5:2, but increase my non-fast day calorie goals to proper TDEE levels. I'm going to focus on Body Fat Percentage from now on, rather than lbs on the scale. Until now, I have just focused on losing lbs and haven't concerned myself with body composition, but now I want to try to maintain, or grow my lean body mass while driving my BFP down to something that will hopefully rid me of more of the unsightly under-clothes fat on my front. So a switch to more strength-based training is on the cards.
Currently my BFP is 24% - I'm thinking I set an initial target of 21% with an end target of 18%. If I can do that, I'll probably lose another 10 lbs on the scales, but the goal is to not lose any more lean body mass, and maybe even put a few lbs of muscle on. I'm thinking somewhere in the region of 140 lb lean body mass and a total weight of 170 lb...
I have lost 121 lbs in total since I started dieting in June 2009, and 74 lbs since I re-focused and began using MFP, following a 5:2 diet plan, at the end of January this year - 40 weeks ago.
I now need to re-assess my goals, as although I'm looking trim enough with clothes on, without the benefit of their cover I clearly need to shed quite a few more pounds from the front of my torso.
Going forward, I think I'll probably keep going with the 5:2, but increase my non-fast day calorie goals to proper TDEE levels. I'm going to focus on Body Fat Percentage from now on, rather than lbs on the scale. Until now, I have just focused on losing lbs and haven't concerned myself with body composition, but now I want to try to maintain, or grow my lean body mass while driving my BFP down to something that will hopefully rid me of more of the unsightly under-clothes fat on my front. So a switch to more strength-based training is on the cards.
Currently my BFP is 24% - I'm thinking I set an initial target of 21% with an end target of 18%. If I can do that, I'll probably lose another 10 lbs on the scales, but the goal is to not lose any more lean body mass, and maybe even put a few lbs of muscle on. I'm thinking somewhere in the region of 140 lb lean body mass and a total weight of 170 lb...
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If anyone can do it, you can. You've been a huge inspiration to many people and I can't wait to see where you go next :-)0
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So very happy for you. You've been the "poster child" on my friends list for successful weight loss, having watched so much of it week by week. You're disciplined, and I KNOW you'll be successful in this new phase of maintenance and/or body recomp. Congratulations!0
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Amazing! :happy:0
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Congratulations, what a great way to start the day!0
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Congrats on your success!0
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Congratulations! I don't even know you but for some reason I feel immensely proud of you. You are looking great!0
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Amazing!!!0
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Congratulations!!! That has to be an amazing feeling.0
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Terrific -- your focused efforts have paid off! I expect you will be successful with your new goals as well. Best wishes to you!0
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Congratulations! So proud of you! You are a very strong person!0
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Congratulations!0
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You've lost 121 lbs??? WOW!!! Congrats and well done!!!0
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Good for you! That is so amazing!!0
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Congrats!!! Great dedication!! I can't wait for the day the scale has my goal weight too! :flowerforyou:0
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Congratulations!0
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Congrats on your success!!! Keep up the good work!0
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That's an incredible accomplishment!0
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You make it look so easy, 12! Can't wait to hear how the next phase goes for you. I know you'll be successful and continue to inspire us all ;-)0
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Congratulations!! You are truly an inspiration!!0
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Awesome job!! What a difference and an inspiration!!0
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Good job!! Definitely focus on strength training and toning to get that shape you want... the scale may or may not move. You sound incredibly educated about your nutrition and what you need to do! Enjoy this moment!0
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Congratulations! Such an inspiration0
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Congratulations! I have been struggling for a while and this has inspired me. Thank you!0
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And these goals you will reach with ease too!
So glad, our paths crossed here! You are an inspiration, Mr. 12!0 -
Totally awesome. Now the real work begins. Keep up the success and keep us posted. Nice job!!0
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