I finally get it (picture heavy)

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  • crl315
    crl315 Posts: 1
    RMR = resting metabolic rate
    BMR = basal metabolic rate

    Essentially the same thing. That is the amount of calories you as an individual burn in a 24-hour period just based on keeping your bodily functions running. For example, the calories you burn if you were sitting in a chair or laying in bed for an entire day, that would be your resting metabolic rate. Add in activities of daily living (walking, cleaning, etc.) which can add up, along with exercise to get an idea of what your actually burning throughout the day. Hope this helps.
  • GothyFaery
    GothyFaery Posts: 762 Member
    Hey guys,
    I'm Trisha I am 21 and I weigh less now than I did in 7th grade at 5'2. I have been overweight since I was in 3rd grade and have just now learned how to take care of my body and lose weight. I have finally realized today it is not about where I am at it is about how I feel, and today I feel great. So here goes anything my first success post. Anyone looking for advice look into you RMR it is where you want to start, it took me a long time to realize that 1200 Calories a day was not enough for me at 300+ lbs I was starving myself and not losing weight. A special thanks to Jacquedr for all of your help getting me starred and keeping me going.

    Feel free to add me I love new friends especially those who post their thoughts!! Now what you all wanted!
    Stats: SW 315 GW 165 CW 225 Height 5'9

    I just want to say I LOVE your profile pic! That's how I feel everytime I do squats! You are making awesome progress! You should be so proud of all your hard work!

    edited because I don't know how to work the quote feature
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    Amazing job!

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  • chai_masala
    chai_masala Posts: 51 Member
    Congrats on your amazing progress!!! :-)

    I also started at 300+ and did not understand FOR YEARS why I wasn't losing much/any weight eating under 1,500 calories every day (and walking several miles each night). So I totally "get it" too!!! I thought I had some weird metabolic disorder.

    Cheers!!

    Can you talk to my coworker who is on a 900 calorie-a-day diet? x_x
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    Faaaaantastic!!! Great going, OP!
  • Olivia
    Olivia Posts: 10,137 MFP Staff
    Way to go Trisha!!!
  • funkim55
    funkim55 Posts: 216 Member
    You look fantastic!!! Congratulations!!!

    Keep up the good work!!!
  • HemsireJosie
    HemsireJosie Posts: 24 Member
    Wow... your results are amazing! Congrats :)
  • verdemujer
    verdemujer Posts: 1,397 Member
    I am so happy that you are healthy and doing absolutely awesome. Insiprational! May the rest of your life be as healthy!
  • TrishaAnn13
    TrishaAnn13 Posts: 50 Member
    Way to go! One of my favorite parts of MFP is all the success stories :-)
    Thank you!!! and oh me too!
  • TrishaAnn13
    TrishaAnn13 Posts: 50 Member
    It's a great story Trisha. Thanks for sharing. I'm very proud to be your "Pal" and proud of what you have accomplished.

    Thank you!! I've been thrilled to have you along the way!!
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    That is awesome - well done!! Thanks for sharing your success.

    And I love your profile pic! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • TrishaAnn13
    TrishaAnn13 Posts: 50 Member
    Excellent work...

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    Oh you angel! There is no bigger complement than Matt LaBlanc
  • TrishaAnn13
    TrishaAnn13 Posts: 50 Member
    I love success stories. You my friend are inspirational! Congratulation on your weightloss so far :) You look incredible!

    Oh my gosh thank you!!
  • TrishaAnn13
    TrishaAnn13 Posts: 50 Member
    Amazing job!

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    Hahaha thank you!
  • TrishaAnn13
    TrishaAnn13 Posts: 50 Member
    Congrats on your amazing progress!!! :-)

    I also started at 300+ and did not understand FOR YEARS why I wasn't losing much/any weight eating under 1,500 calories every day (and walking several miles each night). So I totally "get it" too!!! I thought I had some weird metabolic disorder.

    Cheers!!

    It really is an eye opener! Congratulations on your loss!!!
  • TrishaAnn13
    TrishaAnn13 Posts: 50 Member

    I just want to say I LOVE your profile pic! That's how I feel everytime I do squats! You are making awesome progress! You should be so proud of all your hard work!

    edited because I don't know how to work the quote feature

    Thank you!!
  • sydneyplainjane
    sydneyplainjane Posts: 140 Member
    it took me a long time to realize that 1200 Calories a day was not enough for me at 300+ lbs I was starving myself and not losing weight.

    How many calories were you eating when you were losing? That's something I'm struggling with as someone who's also heavy (around 260). Were you eating at at least your BMR level? My BMR ranges from 1600-1800 (depending on which calculator I use), but I usually eat fewer than that.
  • heis4u2004
    heis4u2004 Posts: 176 Member
    You look great!
  • jennz81
    jennz81 Posts: 194 Member
    You look fantastic, and your hard work is paying off. :) I wish I had the same motivation/dedication at that age. :)
  • JewelsinBigD
    JewelsinBigD Posts: 661 Member
    Fantastic job!!
  • stacibuk
    stacibuk Posts: 276 Member
    Wow! You've done really well. Keep it up!!
  • TrishaAnn13
    TrishaAnn13 Posts: 50 Member
    Thank you everyone!!!
  • kaylanlynnNW
    kaylanlynnNW Posts: 122 Member
    great job!
  • Mercedespony
    Mercedespony Posts: 162 Member
    You look fantastic -- and thank you for posting, I love reading success stories, people like you are what keeps me going!
  • Naomi0504
    Naomi0504 Posts: 964 Member
    Wow, great work, girl!!!! You look awesome :smile:
  • Schatze1975
    Schatze1975 Posts: 53
    Hey guys,
    I'm Trisha I am 21 and I weigh less now than I did in 7th grade at 5'2. I have been overweight since I was in 3rd grade and have just now learned how to take care of my body and lose weight. I have finally realized today it is not about where I am at it is about how I feel, and today I feel great. So here goes anything my first success post. Anyone looking for advice look into you RMR it is where you want to start, it took me a long time to realize that 1200 Calories a day was not enough for me at 300+ lbs I was starving myself and not losing weight. A special thanks to Jacquedr for all of your help getting me starred and keeping me going.

    Feel free to add me I love new friends especially those who post their thoughts!! Now what you all wanted!
    Stats: SW 315 GW 165 CW 225 Height 5'9

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    hopefully these pictures work and if not if someone would fix them I'd love them forever haha.
    My gosh you are doing amazing! More like you done amazing!
  • Karabobarra
    Karabobarra Posts: 782 Member
    Awesome Job!! Such a difference everywhere but I especially love the difference in your face!! You are such a beauty!! Keep it up you are doing great!!
  • beachgirl172723
    beachgirl172723 Posts: 151 Member
    Beyond inspirational. You are beautiful and full of life ! So happy for you !
  • JeanMBK
    JeanMBK Posts: 728 Member
    Congrats! You look great!

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