For those wanting to lose over 150 lbs post here....
lwcgrad
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If you are wanting to lose more than 150 lbs.... please post here...
I myself am looking to lose 181.2 lbs
I myself am looking to lose 181.2 lbs
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been there. done that. did it with these tips:
I put this together a while back. It seems to have helped some folks. It worked for me and tons of others.
1. don't trust the initial setup that MFP provides. If you put in the wrong/inaccurate information, it'll tell you to eat an amount that may not be applicable.
2. Make sure you eat enough.
3. Figure out what works for you and is sustainable/healthy/long term.
4. avoid fads. don't buy in to any "Hey, try the twinkie and vodka diet"
5. Don't cut out anything now that you don't plan on literally giving up forever.
6. GET A FOOD SCALE. Weigh everything. No, seriously.
7. Get an HRM with a chest strap. You'll at least have a better idea of what you're burning. It'll be more accurate than the generic info in the exercise database.. and even more than the cardio machines. This is great for steady state cardio (run/walk/etc)
8. Don't go balls out. You'll burn out. I see 300 lb people show up here, instantly start working out and cutting their intake SEVERELY... trying to cut out all of their carbs at once.. whatever. Take it slow. Figure out how much you need to eat FIRST in order to lose.. then incorporate exercise.
9. Don't cardio yourself to death.
10. Take the information on the forums with a grain of salt. A lot of people that have been here for a while.. and have been successful, may seem jaded. They give out GREAT advice day after day, only to be met with people that refuse to listen.
11. Eat real food. Not diet food. Not "low fat, sugar free, now without X." It's easier to get/find/count.
12. don't set time restrictions.
13. measure yourself weekly. Don't just weigh. Measure and take pictures.
14 BE PATIENT.
15. Avoid forum topics that have "1200" in the title. It's just full of butthurt. Lots of it.
16. This isn't a game, it's about changing your lifestyle. Do that.
pretty much that.
...and don't fall into the "1200 calorie" vertigo of suck because of:
the typical MFP users does this:
1. I wanna lose weight, let's try MFP.
2. OH! Wow, it tells me I can lose 2 lbs a WEEK? AWESOME!
3. I just sit at a desk when I'm not working out, I guess I'm sedentary.
4. MFP tells them 1200 calories, and they don't even eat that.. then they work out on top of it.. creating an even bigger deficit.
5. Lose a lot, fast, brag about 1200 calorie success.
6. Come back in a few months trying to figure out why they're dizzy, tired, not losing weight.
7. Get on the forums, ask why they aren't losing.
8. Get two responses (I eat 1200 and lose) (I eat 2200 and lose)
9. Argument ensues about who is right.
Now. That being said. These threads happen hundreds of times per day. Most times, and I mean really.. seriously.. 95% of the time.. people get the 1200 number because they don't put the right information in when they set up the account. There are a great number of people that are trying to help. I'm one of 'em.
I'm a hardcore advocate of actually finding out what works for the individual.. by means of other calculators, averages, time, practice, and patience.
Blanket prescriptions of 1200 calories "because it worked for me" is more harmful to the generic new user than the "figure out what you need to eat." Unfortunately, one is a LOT easier to type.
Find out what you need: http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Take the tips, links, and info above and make the cart more manageable to stay on.0 -
it told me 1830 and i dropped it to 1750 for me.... so if i go over a little i am ok....0
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Working, slowly, on losing a couple hundred.0
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I'm looking to lose around that much. Right now I'm taking more of the I'll know when I get there attitude as to the total number I want to lose.
Please feel free to add me if you're looking for support or motivation.0 -
I want to lose over 150 pounds and have to really take it slow. I will be happy to reach my goal of 5 pounds by February 14. I used to want it to all be gone quickly but realized how unrealistic it staying off afterwards would be, so I am needed support to take it slow, reduce 10 calories or 15 calories a day. It adds up like money in the bank. A great resource is Lean Wallet, Lean Body by Ellie Kay.0
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Just a suggestion. Really try to stick to the plan. I know what you are trying to do, but it shouldn't be okay to go over.0
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well i set the plan for wanting to lose 2 pounds a week, then i dropped the calories 80 less than it suggested.... going to shoot for that amount every day0
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I do! I've already lost 32, 168 to go!
Currently I am at 1500 Cals a day. I plan to up my cals once I get under 300lbs to 1800 a day. I need to get under 300 in the hopes of reducing the pain on my injured foot.0 -
Anyone can add me, I too have over 150 to lose.0
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I am looking to lose 160 lbs. Maybe more depending on how I feel when I get to my goal.
Right now, I am going to focus on losing the first 60!!
I have made a chart, and for every pound I lose, I will X out each pound, until I reach 0.0 -
I am going to break mine down into 20s and when i get to each 20 im going to celebrate or reward myself, but not sure how.... first one tho is going to be 21.2 so that it is even after that....0
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My first goal is 35.6 pounds (brings me to a nice even number). From there I plan on going in 20 or 30 pound intervals.0
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Looking to lose over 150 lbs! I am welcome all new friends!!0
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I have at least 100 to loose. i havent been faithful in working on it... I started at 450 lbs+ ( the last scale i was on at my biggest , probly was heavier) cant wait to finally hit my gaols . add me message me if you have skype or paltalk email and need encouragement let me know we can do this together!!!0
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been there. done that. did it with these tips:
I put this together a while back. It seems to have helped some folks. It worked for me and tons of others.
1. don't trust the initial setup that MFP provides. If you put in the wrong/inaccurate information, it'll tell you to eat an amount that may not be applicable.
2. Make sure you eat enough.
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^^ Read ALL of this and follow it. He really knows what he's doing.0 -
I have lost 102 lbs so far. I want to lose 70 more. We can do this guys! Portions and working out will get the job done!0
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been there. done that. did it with these tips:
I put this together a while back. It seems to have helped some folks. It worked for me and tons of others.
1. don't trust the initial setup that MFP provides. If you put in the wrong/inaccurate information, it'll tell you to eat an amount that may not be applicable.
2. Make sure you eat enough.
3. Figure out what works for you and is sustainable/healthy/long term.
4. avoid fads. don't buy in to any "Hey, try the twinkie and vodka diet"
5. Don't cut out anything now that you don't plan on literally giving up forever.
6. GET A FOOD SCALE. Weigh everything. No, seriously.
7. Get an HRM with a chest strap. You'll at least have a better idea of what you're burning. It'll be more accurate than the generic info in the exercise database.. and even more than the cardio machines. This is great for steady state cardio (run/walk/etc)
8. Don't go balls out. You'll burn out. I see 300 lb people show up here, instantly start working out and cutting their intake SEVERELY... trying to cut out all of their carbs at once.. whatever. Take it slow. Figure out how much you need to eat FIRST in order to lose.. then incorporate exercise.
9. Don't cardio yourself to death.
10. Take the information on the forums with a grain of salt. A lot of people that have been here for a while.. and have been successful, may seem jaded. They give out GREAT advice day after day, only to be met with people that refuse to listen.
11. Eat real food. Not diet food. Not "low fat, sugar free, now without X." It's easier to get/find/count.
12. don't set time restrictions.
13. measure yourself weekly. Don't just weigh. Measure and take pictures.
14 BE PATIENT.
15. Avoid forum topics that have "1200" in the title. It's just full of butthurt. Lots of it.
16. This isn't a game, it's about changing your lifestyle. Do that.
pretty much that.
...and don't fall into the "1200 calorie" vertigo of suck because of:
the typical MFP users does this:
1. I wanna lose weight, let's try MFP.
2. OH! Wow, it tells me I can lose 2 lbs a WEEK? AWESOME!
3. I just sit at a desk when I'm not working out, I guess I'm sedentary.
4. MFP tells them 1200 calories, and they don't even eat that.. then they work out on top of it.. creating an even bigger deficit.
5. Lose a lot, fast, brag about 1200 calorie success.
6. Come back in a few months trying to figure out why they're dizzy, tired, not losing weight.
7. Get on the forums, ask why they aren't losing.
8. Get two responses (I eat 1200 and lose) (I eat 2200 and lose)
9. Argument ensues about who is right.
Now. That being said. These threads happen hundreds of times per day. Most times, and I mean really.. seriously.. 95% of the time.. people get the 1200 number because they don't put the right information in when they set up the account. There are a great number of people that are trying to help. I'm one of 'em.
I'm a hardcore advocate of actually finding out what works for the individual.. by means of other calculators, averages, time, practice, and patience.
Blanket prescriptions of 1200 calories "because it worked for me" is more harmful to the generic new user than the "figure out what you need to eat." Unfortunately, one is a LOT easier to type.
Find out what you need: http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/
Take the tips, links, and info above and make the cart more manageable to stay on.
Brilliant, thanks for posting, and congrats on your fabulous accomplishment! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hi, I'm trying to lose at least 120 pounds. That will get me just into the "healthy BMI" range. After that, I'd like to lose 20-25 more. Anyone who is serious can add me.0
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Oh, and I still need to lose another 75 pounds (maybe more, we'll see when I get there) so happy to have more MFP buddies to help support and be supported along the way- add me if you like0
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I agree with what was said by the first person who responded. I weighed as much as 475 lbs at my heaviest. I dropped all the way down to 303 lbs in 1 year through a strict 1800 K/Cal daily diet and hours of intense exercise daily. However, once I went back to a "normal" existence (eating around 2500 K/Cal daily) and working out 2-3 times a week, I gained a bunch of it back (almost all of it). Due to my original attempt and doing it so wrongly, I've jacked my metabolism pretty bad and it's made losing the weight the right way all the more difficult. So, yeah, go slow... be realistic... and good luck! I've got about 150 lbs to go myself.0
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150-160 to lose here. Long journey.0
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Bump0
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I have already lost 72, still need to lose another 134. I'm working on it.0
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I agree with you. My profile shows I joined in November, but I didn't start until this past Monday because of the holidays. For me,personally, lower carbs work, but I will not go down to 20 carbs. I do good at 75-100 carbs which is a lot less than MFP has set for me. I know my body a little better than they do, lol. . You don't need to cut out something completely if you learn how to incorporate it into your eating. Hubby does the cooking and I don't feel it is fair to limit him in what he cooks, it's up to me to know what and how much I can eat. Setting slow, realistic goals I think is the best way to go.0
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I have 168.8 lbs left to lose at this point. I welcome the support. I know it will be a long journey to get there, but I'm willing to really put myself out there to make a lifestyle change. I do the "Turtle." Remember the turtle only makes progress when it sticks its neck out.0
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When I started losing weight it was after the birth of my son when I hit 345lbs. Since then 2 years ago, I have lost 101lbs I am looking to lose another 55lbs. Always happy to have friends that are starting out in the same place I used to be. Feel free to add me for support. We all can do this, we just have to put our minds to it!0
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thats great jele0
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On day 4 and feeling really overwhelmed, yet still optimistic. Initially, I had planned to use MFP to log my calories and exercise (when I can actually move enough to not pass out or throw up!). The idea of adding friends seemed too much like asking for help, something I have a real hard job doing. Part of what got me in the mess I'm in is the fact that i'm everyone's go to gal, the strong one who can fix everyone's world but my own. I not only carry my problems, but my friend's and family's also. I'm a fixer, it's who I am. That said, why can't I fix me? Hmmm, the million dollar question. I know all the "right" answers, yet I just can't seem to get them to apply in a way that spells success for myself. So here I am, hat in hand, humbled and ready to reach out for help. I don't want my claim to fame to be the next installment of "My 600 lb life" on TLC. Just reading this thread makes me feel a little less alone in this journey. Please add me as a friend, I'm really not as depressing as my profile may seem. 4 days ago I woke up feeling pretty desperate and scared and that is definitely reflected in my profile description. I could change it, but I think I need to keep a reminder of that feeling. Good luck to everyone on this thread, even if we don't become friends. We are all here for a reason!0
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I have 175 lbs to lose. I am 11 pounds down since Jan 1 and I feel like it's so slow, but I know that I'm making a permanent change. I need friends to help me not get impatient and to stay the course over the long haul! I am committed, but have little support in my everyday life, so some MFP friends would be great!0
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