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5 weeks down and 25lbs off

sweeneyk83
sweeneyk83 Posts: 6
edited November 2024 in Success Stories
So pleased with my weight loss. Just need to up the exercise now to increase results but eaten such a sensible and varied diet that i cant believe the rapid success! Very happy!

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  • jjasmelon
    jjasmelon Posts: 101
    That's fantastic! keep up the great work, but remember even slow weight loss is better than no weight loss (*)
  • melhasz8
    melhasz8 Posts: 20 Member
    Hi those are excellent results!! Good job! Can you tell me what type of diet you are following??! I am just getting stared and appreciate any advice !
  • lisavanhine
    lisavanhine Posts: 2
    Great job!!
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Wonderful! :D
  • RavingMad13
    RavingMad13 Posts: 15 Member
    Amazing job! Have you noticed the change in your body yet?
  • breathebelievejen
    breathebelievejen Posts: 83 Member
    Well done! Great work :)
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Congrats on your progress. I would definitely not try to increase the rate at which you're losing-- it's already more than double what's considered a safe rate.
  • sweeneyk83
    sweeneyk83 Posts: 6
    Thank you for the positive feedback! Believe it or not my intention was not to lose so much so fast but it has just happened that way. I am just eating sensibly, counting my calories and increased my activity level and fluid intake. i am astounded by the numerical loss but need to increase my exercise i think to notice my shape change more?
  • kreed4ever2005
    kreed4ever2005 Posts: 4 Member
    sweeneyk83 wrote: »
    So pleased with my weight loss. Just need to up the exercise now to increase results but eaten such a sensible and varied diet that i cant believe the rapid success! Very happy!

    Are you calorie counting and excersise???? What was you starting weight if I may ask????.....
  • hippygirl325
    hippygirl325 Posts: 223 Member
    Yes, it's wonderful how a diet change can really accelerate your weight loss! :) Congrats!
  • hippygirl325
    hippygirl325 Posts: 223 Member
    As far as shape change, it'll come. I lost a pretty significant amount of weight my first month, and it's been almost two now and I'm just noticing a more drastic change. I've lost 30 so far though. Not done a lot of exercise, but I have been limiting calories and eating low carb. Got rid of all my cravings, now I'm set for the rest of this journey. :) Cheers!
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    edited February 2015
    sweeneyk83 wrote: »
    Thank you for the positive feedback! Believe it or not my intention was not to lose so much so fast but it has just happened that way. I am just eating sensibly, counting my calories and increased my activity level and fluid intake. i am astounded by the numerical loss but need to increase my exercise i think to notice my shape change more?

    Ah I see what you mean. Yes, for body composition changes you'll need exercise. I'd recommend a progressive loading strength training program if that's your goal.
  • JoRolleNola
    JoRolleNola Posts: 152 Member
  • sweeneyk83
    sweeneyk83 Posts: 6
    kreed4ever2005 wrote: »
    sweeneyk83 wrote: »
    So pleased with my weight loss. Just need to up the exercise now to increase results but eaten such a sensible and varied diet that i cant believe the rapid success! Very happy!

    Are you calorie counting and excersise???? What was you starting weight if I may ask????.....

    Yes no problem my starting weight was 18st 5lb! I have a big frame and am tall but clearly was overweight. Will be hitting the exercise now though!
  • MelidaTatiana
    MelidaTatiana Posts: 38 Member
    Wow! How did you do it... I needed to lose 30 pounds, the first ten took me a month! I have 18 to go but I am starting to get desperate
  • JerseyChic76
    JerseyChic76 Posts: 91 Member
    That is such an amazing weight loss. I wish my scale would move like that. LOL... May I ask you what type of exercise did you do and how often? Keep up the great work!
  • sweeneyk83
    sweeneyk83 Posts: 6
    MelidaTatiana wrote: »
    Wow! How did you do it... I needed to lose 30 pounds, the first ten took me a month! I have 18 to go but I am starting to get desperate
    JerseyChic76 wrote: »
    That is such an amazing weight loss. I wish my scale would move like that. LOL... May I ask you what type of exercise did you do and how often? Keep up the great work!

    Thank you so much for your kind encouragement. I have been going on long walks and have been doing my Zumba DVD at home when i can. I have been eating as varied diet as i can whilst sticking just below my calorie intake but always over 1000 and having plenty of fluid. I did have a lot to lose tough so maybe thats it? I intend to carry on and try to increase the exercise where i can. Guess its a marathon and not a sprint. Keep up the great work everyone!!!!
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    sweeneyk83 wrote: »
    MelidaTatiana wrote: »
    Wow! How did you do it... I needed to lose 30 pounds, the first ten took me a month! I have 18 to go but I am starting to get desperate
    JerseyChic76 wrote: »
    That is such an amazing weight loss. I wish my scale would move like that. LOL... May I ask you what type of exercise did you do and how often? Keep up the great work!

    Thank you so much for your kind encouragement. I have been going on long walks and have been doing my Zumba DVD at home when i can. I have been eating as varied diet as i can whilst sticking just below my calorie intake but always over 1000 and having plenty of fluid. I did have a lot to lose tough so maybe thats it? I intend to carry on and try to increase the exercise where i can. Guess its a marathon and not a sprint. Keep up the great work everyone!!!!
    Good job on the weight loss!! But you need to eat more, 1000 calories is not sustainable.

    Read this!! http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
  • ErinK09
    ErinK09 Posts: 687 Member
    Great job!
  • KylaDenay
    KylaDenay Posts: 1,585 Member
    sweeneyk83 wrote: »
    MelidaTatiana wrote: »
    Wow! How did you do it... I needed to lose 30 pounds, the first ten took me a month! I have 18 to go but I am starting to get desperate
    JerseyChic76 wrote: »
    That is such an amazing weight loss. I wish my scale would move like that. LOL... May I ask you what type of exercise did you do and how often? Keep up the great work!

    Thank you so much for your kind encouragement. I have been going on long walks and have been doing my Zumba DVD at home when i can. I have been eating as varied diet as i can whilst sticking just below my calorie intake but always over 1000 and having plenty of fluid. I did have a lot to lose tough so maybe thats it? I intend to carry on and try to increase the exercise where i can. Guess its a marathon and not a sprint. Keep up the great work everyone!!!!
    Great success so far and congrats!!

    I would definitely increase your calorie intake to stay above 1200. Also is probably not a great idea to increase exercise without the increase in calories.
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