Do you think he is right???
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Thorsmom05 wrote: »Thorsmom05 wrote: »I don't care if this isn't your husbands field, he should know that three hours a day of working out is not a bright idea at all. Sounds like he has different motives to me ,but that's just my opinion. He gave you terrible advice and it lacks common sense .
He is an Iron Man...so he lacks some perspective. I think he is frustrated that I am frustrated. But I agree....he is wrong. That is why I wanted to see what others thought!
I understand . it can be frustrating and he probably didn't really think about it before speaking. Just know that cico does work and that even though it may be a bit harder for you due to your medical issues , that it can be done. I suggest using a food scale and weighing and measuring everything you consume . stick with your current workout times, there's seriously no need to do three hours per day . I started at @202 and am currently 135. I'm 5'8 tall . portion control works wonders
you'll be fine
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I have PCOS (causes insulin resistance) and Hypothyroidism. I am losing, slowly, by working out moderately and watching what I eat. I don't stick to my plan 100% but I am still making progress when I don't completely fall off the wagon. Consistency is key. You do not need to burn yourself out, but realize progress may be slow.0
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You should never just jump into doing three hour per day workouts. It takes a while for your body to get used to putting in that much effort. Besides which, many people who are putting in a lot of exercise don't lose weight because they think they can eat more than they should.0
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Nope. Weight loss starts in the kitchen and has nothing to do with exercise. Exercise is for your health and to increase your deficit.0
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Totally agree with Blankiefinder...use a digital scale to measure food! It makes a world of difference. Mis-measuring can lead to all sorts of frustration: you think you're getting x number of calories but then don't lose weight because in reality you are consuming much more!0
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Your husband's way can lead to injury. You don't need to work out 3 hours a day. Just stick to your calorie count. That is the best way to lose weight. Exercising 45 - 60 minutes a day 3 - 5 days a week is great for your health. But, you don't need to do more than that.
And don't think you can't lose. I am disabled, 61 years old, on medication that puts weight on, have thyroid nodules, etc., etc., and I have 62 lbs off so far. If I can lose weight, you can.0 -
3 pounds over 15 days is a success. Gaining back 2 pounds (still 15 days is) is just normal weight fluctuation from a wide range of reasons. Keep pressing forward with your plan and you'll continue to see results. 3 hours a day right of the bat could easily burn you out and you can be just as successful with the plan you originally decided on.0
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My husband told me that the only way I am going to start losing weight is if I totally jump-start my system and work out for 3 hours a day for awhile. I am thinking if I keep working out sensibly (I go to gym 3 days a week and do 40 min of running and weight machines; and work out 3 days at home doing exercise bike, Jillian shred and kettle ball for about 1 hour a day) and eating 1300 calories a day without eating exercise calories back I will eventually see results. I started MFP a 15 days ago...saw a 3 lb weight loss quickly then gained 2 back but I am thinking that is just from the change in diet/exercise.
I should mention that the reason he believes this is that it is hard to lose weight because i have Hashimoto's (hypothyroid) and insulin resistant.
Thoughts? I am depressed thinking I am going to have to work out for 3 hours a day to see any results.
SW-173
CW-171
GW-140
5'7"
depending on how much thyroid function you have is how difficult its going to be - presumably you are on levothyroxine but even with supplemental thyroid hormones its still going to be a bit more difficult to lose weight
does this mean you have to work out 3 hours a day? certainly not - thats not neccessary or realistic - it does mean that the calories MFP wants you to use or whatever TDEE calculator you use will probably not be accurate - you really need to figure out accurate maintenance calories for you and slowly decrease from there.
consistency is key - try and keep your macros constant and be as accurate as possible with your food tracking and calorie burn tracking (the calorie burns on here are horribly innacurate)0 -
Thorsmom05 wrote: »Thorsmom05 wrote: »I don't care if this isn't your husbands field, he should know that three hours a day of working out is not a bright idea at all. Sounds like he has different motives to me ,but that's just my opinion. He gave you terrible advice and it lacks common sense .
He is an Iron Man...so he lacks some perspective. I think he is frustrated that I am frustrated. But I agree....he is wrong. That is why I wanted to see what others thought!
I understand . it can be frustrating and he probably didn't really think about it before speaking. Just know that cico does work and that even though it may be a bit harder for you due to your medical issues , that it can be done. I suggest using a food scale and weighing and measuring everything you consume . stick with your current workout times, there's seriously no need to do three hours per day . I started at @202 and am currently 135. I'm 5'8 tall . portion control works wonders you'll be fine
Good ideas! thank you!
I'm sure if you look around, there's likely groups here that discuss the specific medical issues that your dealing with and that way you can connect with others that are dealing with the same issue. Mfp is a good place to find support and helpful info .you'll see that many others in your situation have had success losing weight and keeping it off . good luck !0 -
I have PCOS and I'm insulin resistant. Watching carbs has really helped me. I have switched from pasta to spaghetti squash. I use whole grain thin bread instead of regular bread. Also probiotic supplements have helped me a lot.0
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My husband told me that the only way I am going to start losing weight is if I totally jump-start my system and work out for 3 hours a day for awhile. I am thinking if I keep working out sensibly (I go to gym 3 days a week and do 40 min of running and weight machines; and work out 3 days at home doing exercise bike, Jillian shred and kettle ball for about 1 hour a day) and eating 1300 calories a day without eating exercise calories back I will eventually see results. I started MFP a 15 days ago...saw a 3 lb weight loss quickly then gained 2 back but I am thinking that is just from the change in diet/exercise.
I should mention that the reason he believes this is that it is hard to lose weight because i have Hashimoto's (hypothyroid) and insulin resistant.
Thoughts? I am depressed thinking I am going to have to work out for 3 hours a day to see any results.
SW-173
CW-171
GW-140
5'7"
My husband went vegan eat more veggies and fruits lost 50 pounds he is keeping it off..0 -
Am I the only one who loves how hard she defends her husband?
I really admire that.
Like really.0 -
My husband told me that the only way I am going to start losing weight is if I totally jump-start my system and work out for 3 hours a day for awhile.
I should mention that the reason he believes this is that it is hard to lose weight because i have Hashimoto's (hypothyroid) and insulin resistant.
SW-173
CW-171
GW-140
5'7"
MFP has a Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/753-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism
I have Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease), and I lost just like everybody else—by eating fewer calories than I burn. Please don't let your husband "mansplain" to you.
Hands down, the best weight-loss advice I ever received was to read the Sexypants post: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0 -
It sounds like you have gotten some great advice and are set on a good path now. Just wanted you to know you are not the only one with a husband with some outlandish and flat out wrong ideas. There has been more than one occasions where I have looked at my husband thinking how in the heck he thinks what just came out of his mouth was sound advice. On the other hand he is always supportive of me. They try.... 0
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Yeaaah no. I've lost 88 pounds and I don't exercise. So clearly that's not the case.0
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I lost 3 stone through eating less with no exercise at all.0
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I have hypothyroidism and PCOS (which is insulin resistance). I've been consistently loosing 2.5 pounds a week since the beginning of January. I eat right and weigh/measure/log everything I eat, and run/walk 3x a week. Talk with your endocrinologist, since he/she is a specialist in that area. No offense at all to your husband, but just because he is a physician doesn't make him a specialist of all the body systems.
On that note, I think husbands try to fix things and he is just trying to find a reason for you. As a physician, he probably wants to pull a scientific card, but its just not that complicated sometimes. Buy a scale, weigh and measure everything and move more, just listen to your body. Make sure your meds are right for your thyroid levels, and good luck! It can be done!0 -
Where did he get that crazy concept from?0
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4legsRbetterthan2 wrote: »It sounds like you have gotten some great advice and are set on a good path now. Just wanted you to know you are not the only one with a husband with some outlandish and flat out wrong ideas. There has been more than one occasions where I have looked at my husband thinking how in the heck he thinks what just came out of his mouth was sound advice. On the other hand he is always supportive of me. They try....
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Also revisiting - in your husbands defense different physicians have very different thought processes on weight loss. My father (kidney specialist) does a ton ton ton of cardio and eats particularly low calorie and doesn't do much resistance training at all. My brother (peds surg) sticks to more of the p90x/insanity type workouts and sticks to portion control but disregards calorie counting or macros. Myself (rads) I believe in a IIFYM and resistance training with 30-60 minutes of steady state cardio a week more for recovery then metabolic increase.
We've all lost weight and we all think what we do is the right way haha. People love to physician bash on here but I'm sure your husband had a basis for his response and good intentions
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I have hypothyroidism and PCOS (which is insulin resistance). I've been consistently loosing 2.5 pounds a week since the beginning of January. I eat right and weigh/measure/log everything I eat, and run/walk 3x a week. Talk with your endocrinologist, since he/she is a specialist in that area. No offense at all to your husband, but just because he is a physician doesn't make him a specialist of all the body systems.
On that note, I think husbands try to fix things and he is just trying to find a reason for you. As a physician, he probably wants to pull a scientific card, but its just not that complicated sometimes. Buy a scale, weigh and measure everything and move more, just listen to your body. Make sure your meds are right for your thyroid levels, and good luck! It can be done!
Thanks so much! I am going to keep doing what I am doing. In some ways, I understand what he is saying....it is hard to "break through" a certain weight..sometimes your body needs a shove. But he was making it so extreme. "Ain't no body got time for that!"0 -
My husband told me that the only way I am going to start losing weight is if I totally jump-start my system and work out for 3 hours a day for awhile. I am thinking if I keep working out sensibly (I go to gym 3 days a week and do 40 min of running and weight machines; and work out 3 days at home doing exercise bike, Jillian shred and kettle ball for about 1 hour a day) and eating 1300 calories a day without eating exercise calories back I will eventually see results. I started MFP a 15 days ago...saw a 3 lb weight loss quickly then gained 2 back but I am thinking that is just from the change in diet/exercise.
I should mention that the reason he believes this is that it is hard to lose weight because i have Hashimoto's (hypothyroid) and insulin resistant.
Thoughts? I am depressed thinking I am going to have to work out for 3 hours a day to see any results.
SW-173
CW-171
GW-140
5'7"
depending on how much thyroid function you have is how difficult its going to be - presumably you are on levothyroxine but even with supplemental thyroid hormones its still going to be a bit more difficult to lose weight
does this mean you have to work out 3 hours a day? certainly not - thats not neccessary or realistic - it does mean that the calories MFP wants you to use or whatever TDEE calculator you use will probably not be accurate - you really need to figure out accurate maintenance calories for you and slowly decrease from there.
consistency is key - try and keep your macros constant and be as accurate as possible with your food tracking and calorie burn tracking (the calorie burns on here are horribly innacurate)
I hardly track exercise at all because I don't want to eat back the calories, esp if they are inaccurate. Sometimes I go beyond calories a little but I definitely have it covered with the workouts.
I am on Synthroid and it seems to be a good level. I am going to keep at it and hopefully will get some good slow results.0 -
Isn't 1300 cal too little for the amount of exercise she is doing ?0
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I am on Synthroid and it seems to be a good level. I am going to keep at it and hopefully will get some good slow results.
Thyroid meds (in my case, Synthroid & Cytomel) reduce the fatigue so I can be more active. But I kept gaining until I learned to log everything I eat & drink accurately & honestly. Logging works.0 -
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You go Girl - Do it for yourself ( as I am for ME )
- We didn't get out of shape overnight... can't expect to get lean fast..
- Take it 1 step at a time.
- As long as you are feeling better & liking the way your clothes are feeling.
- That shows it is working.
- Then when your current wardrobe is too big...
- You get to reward yourself with a small shopping spree.
SW 198
CW 189.8 @ 4 wks without any exercise
GW 150ish0 -
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LOL he is dead wrong…
you cannot jumpstart your metabolism….
given your medical condition you may want to discuss weight loss with your doctor...0
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