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20 pounds yo!

js8181
js8181 Posts: 178 Member
edited February 13 in Success Stories
From 174 to 153.8! I'm 5'6". Did it through counting calories, and exercise. I found using the basal metabolic rate and really crunching the numbers to be way more effective than eyeballing it. I think now that I'm basically at my goal, I will try to be healthy, but less obsessive about counting.

174
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153.8
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  • GeoguyBri
    GeoguyBri Posts: 16 Member
    Great job!! I'm also going to be trying to lose the 12-20lbs soon enough.. Mind if I ask a few questions? How tall are you? Also, I am curious about your exercise routine. Any lifting involved?
  • js8181
    js8181 Posts: 178 Member
    Funny you should ask! Last september I had hernia surgery, so I haven't been able to lift until about a month ago, and very lightly (all machines, no free) at that. Been doing planks, too. pushup position, then each side. All for 30 seconds each, twice.

    In terms of exercise, I tried for 30-40 minutes. When it was warmer, I would swim and run, but now I've mainly just done the stationary bike, and the treadmill.

    I'm 5'6".
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