35 days in and 28 pounds later pictures

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  • lisawinning4losing
    lisawinning4losing Posts: 726 Member
    Congrats! That's awesome! I also want to know your secret. :smile:
  • in_the_stars
    in_the_stars Posts: 1,395 Member
    Well done! :)
  • fairygirlpie9
    fairygirlpie9 Posts: 288 Member
    4:3 or 5:2 are perfectly fine for weight loss. It's just another way of doing what we all do on MFP which is eat at a deficit to lose weight. It didn't work for me because I don't like feeling restricted but it has worked for many many people.
  • kamalelwa
    kamalelwa Posts: 44 Member
    Congradulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are doing great---how many calories per day are you on? Sorry to be nosey but I am curious??
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    Congratulations OP!

    I now it seems like people may be trying to cast a downer, but the initial shock is that you are losing weight incredibly fast (almost a pound a day!) - and I guess maybe some are afraid that
    a) you are doing it dangerously, and
    b) others will want the same results and therefore try to emulate.

    You have indicated that you have a doctor supervising you, and said doctor is well versed in nutrition. In this case, not having any reason to assume otherwise, those concerned should accept that a) is not an issue in your case

    as for b) I would just recommend that others who want a similar type of loss need to realize that the OP is following a prescribed method based on HER body. Please don't simply ask for her methods and follow them WITHOUT similarly consulting YOUR physician / nutritionist.

    Again, congratulations on your loss, it has probably taken great discipline and you look great.
  • slimbettie
    slimbettie Posts: 686 Member
    A very big congrats to you! 28 pounds is huge, and you must already feel the health benefits from losing such a great percentage of your weight.

    Keep going girl!
  • ser0630
    ser0630 Posts: 223
    Way to go! Keep it up!
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    I would assume that 4:3 is similar to 5:2.
    And with 5:2, you have two non consecutive days at 500 calories and the other 5 at maintenance.
    So if 4:3 is like 5:2, you're not doing it properly and are following unhealthy, unsafe, and unsustainable weight loss practices.

    I hope OP used the link I posted. If 1600 is maintenance for her with all that cardio, I'll eat my hat.

    Congrats and continued success.
  • FlumpyMe
    FlumpyMe Posts: 34
    Well done! Good luck for the next 28! :)
  • mfp2014mfp
    mfp2014mfp Posts: 689 Member
    Congrats! You are doing an amazing job! Keep up the good work :flowerforyou:
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Gorgeous!
  • QuietBloom
    QuietBloom Posts: 5,413 Member
    Why so hostile, kids? If you disagree with what you "presume" the original poster is doing, read and move on. Who made the critical folks experts on the best way for this individual to lose weight? While I am not a fan of most "doctor supervised" low calorie diets for me, I would certainly not give my feedback to someone who didn't ask. She simply was sharing her weight loss results, which are commendable. Simmer down, peanut gallery!

    It was posted out of concern. OP only revealed that she is under the care of a physician once questioned. Also it's not clear if she is eating back exercise calories, but from her posts it doesn't seem so. And her weight loss so far has been extremely fast. These are all things that rang alarm bells for me. That and everyone asking how she's doing it, which might lead others to try and duplicate what she is doing if not cautioned.
  • dconn3114
    dconn3114 Posts: 37 Member
    AMEN!
  • seabird1082
    seabird1082 Posts: 30 Member
    Keep it up!
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    Congrats!
  • KatherinesRiver
    KatherinesRiver Posts: 128
    Good for you! Sometimes the first pounds come off very quickly. Keep up the good work.:drinker:
  • psmd
    psmd Posts: 764 Member
    By 4:3 do you mean the very other day diet? How do you like it? Do you feel like its sustainable? Just curious, looking good!
  • kiki2009
    kiki2009 Posts: 36 Member
    I've refrained from posting about my diet because it gets deleted and because some rude people feel like their opinion is more important than mine. Please send me a private message if you wish!
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    I've refrained from posting about my diet because it gets deleted and because some rude people feel like their opinion is more important than mine. Please send me a private message if you wish!

    If it is often deleted, then it is quite likely that your diet is extreme, and while it may indeed be appropriate for you, under the guidance of a doctor, it could pose very dangerous for others who try to emulate you.

    MFP is all about promoting the learning and adopting of healthy eating and exercise habits and strongly encourages against extreme dieting.

    I live for analogies...
    My dad is on heart medicine. He has a prescription for a certain pill that he takes twice a day. It has saved his life and he has seen amazing results. But, if I took that pill, it could kill me. He had to start it at a 1/2 a pill a day, then half in the morning, and half in the evening.. slowly building up until he got to two pills a day. If I took that pill, with my healthy heart, the results would be deadly.

    The pill works for him though, and has saved his life. I am no physician and would never tell him to quit such a potentially dangerous course of treatment. But likewise, I am no physician to prescribe the EXACT same treatment for anyone else either. Make sense?
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Calm down people. I do 5:2 and even 4:3 from time to time. Perfectly healthy and sustainable. At first the weight loss is bigger but it slow down with time.

    Great job OP
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    edit: nvm
  • disneygallagirl
    disneygallagirl Posts: 515 Member
    looking good!
  • thecarbmonster
    thecarbmonster Posts: 411 Member
    I think she might be talking about the diet that's pretty popular in the UK following a popular documentary. 4 days of eating "normally" and 3 days on a fast of 500 calories.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Wait, what.... you've lost 28 lbs. in 35 days? You have to know that is not sustainable, or healthy.
  • laleonadr
    laleonadr Posts: 47 Member
    congrats on your weight loss!
  • Stay2theC
    Stay2theC Posts: 22 Member
    Great job!


    But who can eat only 500 calories a day?! That's crazy. I would be starving!!
  • Retiredmom72
    Retiredmom72 Posts: 538 Member
    Congrats on your weight loss. I am glad that you found something that works for you. That is what we all want. I wish you the best of luck.:smile:
  • LauraBalyk
    LauraBalyk Posts: 219 Member
    I can finally see results! It is so exciting to see these changes! I have never posted profile pictures, or have had a profile picture before in fear that my weight/size would be "public record." I was thinking the other day, why should I hide this? I have been changing my life for the better and am down 28 wonderful pounds! On to the next 28!!!

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    So noticeable !!! awesome work, you look fantastic ! :)
  • mamma_nee
    mamma_nee Posts: 809 Member
    Your doing gr8 !!! Kaap it up !!
  • gerbies
    gerbies Posts: 444 Member
    Why so hostile, kids? If you disagree with what you "presume" the original poster is doing, read and move on. Who made the critical folks experts on the best way for this individual to lose weight? While I am not a fan of most "doctor supervised" low calorie diets for me, I would certainly not give my feedback to someone who didn't ask. She simply was sharing her weight loss results, which are commendable. Simmer down, peanut gallery!

    It was posted out of concern. OP only revealed that she is under the care of a physician once questioned. Also it's not clear if she is eating back exercise calories, but from her posts it doesn't seem so. And her weight loss so far has been extremely fast. These are all things that rang alarm bells for me. That and everyone asking how she's doing it, which might lead others to try and duplicate what she is doing if not cautioned.

    Out of concern? Weren't you the one who posted "No, we are not here for encouragement and praise. What a strange thing to claim." Therefore, you aren't here to encourage or care about anyone.

    Who made you the diet police? Were you hired by MFP to monitor the site for unsafe diet practices and then "teach" others? If you don't approve, then don't do it. Relax and don't be so arrogant. You could have said something like, "Wow, that's fast. I encourage you to be safe, but you can definitely see your results."

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