I went from morbidly obese to 6 pack abs! Ask me Anything
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Congrats Vismal! You've inspired me, too. So, you may have answered this question for someone else, but I am trying to keep the muscle I have and just lower my body fat percentage. As far as exercise, I am alternating days for upper/lower body (lifting pretty heavy with short rests between sets and not over-training) and recently cut back on cardio (as I think I was losing muscle). Dietwise, I am keeping a deficit by only eating to my resting metabolic rate with 50% protein,30% carbs, and 20% fat. Should this suffice to maintain muscle and maximize body fat loss?
Thanks for being willing to answer so many questions from so many people.0 -
You look great. I'm almost 8 weeks out and am starting lifting again this week. I have weight lifted off and on since high school, but am going to make it a priority and lift at least 3-5 days a week and do HIIT another few days a week along with walking/jogging.0
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mbcaldwell123 wrote: »Congratulations, that's an amazing transformation. What do you think are the top 5 things that led to your success?
2. Understanding that "eating clean" is meaningless and that in order to have true life long success I had to eat foods I enjoyed (ice cream, cookies, etc) on a regular basis but in moderation
3. Lifting heavy weights
4. Not listening when people say "you lost enough already" or "you are getting too skinny"
5. Learning as much about the science behind nutrition and dieting as possible. There is more pseudoscience and myths in this field then any other on earth! So much BS to cut through to find the truth.
#5!!!!! where did you or how did you finally cut through so much BS???? This is my current struggle.
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Congrats Vismal! You've inspired me, too. So, you may have answered this question for someone else, but I am trying to keep the muscle I have and just lower my body fat percentage. As far as exercise, I am alternating days for upper/lower body (lifting pretty heavy with short rests between sets and not over-training) and recently cut back on cardio (as I think I was losing muscle). Dietwise, I am keeping a deficit by only eating to my resting metabolic rate with 50% protein,30% carbs, and 20% fat. Should this suffice to maintain muscle and maximize body fat loss?
Thanks for being willing to answer so many questions from so many people.
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No questions just a congrats!0
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Congrats Vismal! You've inspired me, too. So, you may have answered this question for someone else, but I am trying to keep the muscle I have and just lower my body fat percentage. As far as exercise, I am alternating days for upper/lower body (lifting pretty heavy with short rests between sets and not over-training) and recently cut back on cardio (as I think I was losing muscle). Dietwise, I am keeping a deficit by only eating to my resting metabolic rate with 50% protein,30% carbs, and 20% fat. Should this suffice to maintain muscle and maximize body fat loss?
Thanks for being willing to answer so many questions from so many people.
Thank you for your reponse. I will PM you, and if you can respond many thanks; if you can't, many thanks, anyway. I was thinking my protein is sure high.0 -
Well, I'm so late to the party, lol. But can you let me know how you mentally did this:
"Understanding that "eating clean" is meaningless and that in order to have true life long success I had to eat foods I enjoyed (ice cream, cookies, etc) on a regular basis but in moderation"
You mention this as top 5 things that helped you. I struggle with this part big time. After just reading your answers I do know I need to start loggin again. Thanks For your response your looking Fab!!0 -
holy moses!0
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Well, I'm so late to the party, lol. But can you let me know how you mentally did this:
"Understanding that "eating clean" is meaningless and that in order to have true life long success I had to eat foods I enjoyed (ice cream, cookies, etc) on a regular basis but in moderation"
You mention this as top 5 things that helped you. I struggle with this part big time. After just reading your answers I do know I need to start loggin again. Thanks For your response your looking Fab!!1 -
congratulations. your transformation is incredible.0
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I am probably repeat asking you but I am at work trying to read all of your wonderful posts Your transformation is amazing and a huge inspiration. My biggest problem is STICKING with ANYTHING. I know health, I know nutrition, I know what to do I just feel like I can NEVER stick to it. My biggest downfall is once I try to cut out the snacks here and there. I feel the need for something salty crunchy so my go to snack is chips or pretzels and i have tried the carrots or cucumbers etc and while those are GREAT and I love them they do not satisfy the crunch i am looking for. AND exercise while I LOVE going to the gym and exercising I just never seem to find time for it or always have a reason why I can't........... ANY THOUGHTS, TIPS, etc would be great0
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How did you keep your motivation up through this? I'm down 63 pounds in 6 months. People say i'm looking great but with a starting weight of 310 I still see myself as still just being fat and feel like this is never ending....
This is an excellent statement. Well said, Sir. Congratulations on your success.
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Congratulations, you look great!
My question is, did you reach a plateau? how did you lose the last 15 pounds? That's where I'm stuck, eating 1200 calories a day and doing intense cardio/bodyweight training for about 40 minutes a day. It's been a month since the last time I lost weight and even if I lose, the estimated weight is 0.4 kg on MFP. Any suggestions? I'd like to hear what worked for you in the last phase.0 -
Congrats on your continued success! I subscribed to you YouTube channel and have watched most of your videos. i've learned soooo much and putting much of your advice to work! My question for you, how much water do you drink on a daily basis? I know one should stay hydrated and 8 glasses is the usual recommendation. However, I sometimes read that some individuals while trying to shed body fat are drinking upwards to a gallon a day! Seems excessive to me but curious on your thoughts?0
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Hi Vismal, I have been trying to lose weight, but i have made no progress by now, i try to stay within NET 1200 calories diet, I spend about one hour in walking and jogging everyday, 20 minutes jog and rest is walking, I feel better and stronger but i have not been able to move my scale, i am still 80 KG,,0
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kshannon72 wrote: »I am probably repeat asking you but I am at work trying to read all of your wonderful posts Your transformation is amazing and a huge inspiration. My biggest problem is STICKING with ANYTHING. I know health, I know nutrition, I know what to do I just feel like I can NEVER stick to it. My biggest downfall is once I try to cut out the snacks here and there. I feel the need for something salty crunchy so my go to snack is chips or pretzels and i have tried the carrots or cucumbers etc and while those are GREAT and I love them they do not satisfy the crunch i am looking for. AND exercise while I LOVE going to the gym and exercising I just never seem to find time for it or always have a reason why I can't........... ANY THOUGHTS, TIPS, etc would be great
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karenkasbi wrote: »Congratulations, you look great!
My question is, did you reach a plateau? how did you lose the last 15 pounds? That's where I'm stuck, eating 1200 calories a day and doing intense cardio/bodyweight training for about 40 minutes a day. It's been a month since the last time I lost weight and even if I lose, the estimated weight is 0.4 kg on MFP. Any suggestions? I'd like to hear what worked for you in the last phase.
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FitHappyMe wrote: »Congrats on your continued success! I subscribed to you YouTube channel and have watched most of your videos. i've learned soooo much and putting much of your advice to work! My question for you, how much water do you drink on a daily basis? I know one should stay hydrated and 8 glasses is the usual recommendation. However, I sometimes read that some individuals while trying to shed body fat are drinking upwards to a gallon a day! Seems excessive to me but curious on your thoughts?0
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jawad_seehar wrote: »Hi Vismal, I have been trying to lose weight, but i have made no progress by now, i try to stay within NET 1200 calories diet, I spend about one hour in walking and jogging everyday, 20 minutes jog and rest is walking, I feel better and stronger but i have not been able to move my scale, i am still 80 KG,,
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Congrats! u look great!
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