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I hit my goal weight!!!!

PlayBall5
PlayBall5 Posts: 125
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I finally did it this last weekend!!! I hit my goal weight of 175 lbs. I lost 26 lbs since January 1st. I worked my butt off. Now I need to know how to maintain and I am looking for all you MFP experts. I have always hated lifting weights because I was so skinny growing up and all my friends were big. They would make fun of me so I stayed away from the gym. When I started a new desk job a couple of years back, the lbs found me and I quickly went over 200 lbs. I coach a travel youth baseball team and was challenged by the kids to get into shape so I did. I started lifting weights even though I am still really uncomfortable doing it and that is how I lost so many lbs quickly. The question I have now is how do I maintain and also how do I get rid of the saggy skin and the little remaining fat I have around my belly. I know someone out there has the answer. Feel free to send me a friend request because I am looking for some fitness pals who will keep me motivated. PLAY BALL !

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  • nordakota
    nordakota Posts: 48 Member
    Great job!! Awesome! As far as maintaining, your settings should give you a calorie range for that. Try that first and then adjust as necessary. Don't have any suggestions about the extra skin --sorry. But I'm sure someone does!
  • wonderwoman234
    wonderwoman234 Posts: 551 Member
    Wow, that's a lot of weight! I've only lost 9 lbs. since Jan. 6. How did you do it? How many calories did you eat?

    Congratulations!!
  • zornig
    zornig Posts: 336 Member
    Wow, that's a lot of weight! I've only lost 9 lbs. since Jan. 6. How did you do it? How many calories did you eat?

    Congratulations!!

    It's not a universal rule, but it does seem like men lose weight easier/faster.
  • lforner46
    lforner46 Posts: 103 Member
    I would try to figure out how many calories you can add to your 'dieting' calories before you begin to gain weight. Maintenance is a very touchy area. If you are not careful, you can put the weight back on quickly. Slowly add few more calories and weigh youself once a week.
  • GuyIncognito123
    GuyIncognito123 Posts: 263 Member
    It's not a universal rule, but it does seem like men lose weight easier/faster.

    I have to disagree with this one... :(
  • RckyMtnTJ
    RckyMtnTJ Posts: 15 Member
    I think it depends on how much you weigh. On a percentage basis a man can lose 10% and it looks a lot more impressive in actual pounds. I lost 65lbs in 100 days early last year. Beyond that has been more of a struggle. Partially because I'm less dedicated though.

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