Lost 60LBS using My Fitnesspal. Happy to help out :)

rickorford
rickorford Posts: 13 Member
edited November 14 in Introduce Yourself
Hi All

Over the past 3 years I've lost ~60LBS using MyFitnesspal and exercise. I'd love to help you out with any questions!

Feel free to add me as a friend as well and follow my eating plans.

Rick

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  • skyviol3ta
    skyviol3ta Posts: 4
    What was your routine?
  • rickorford
    rickorford Posts: 13 Member
    I haven't finished yet. But I am active 6 days a week (4 days in the gym) and try to eat well. The single biggest thing I leaned was to not eat too little. Crazy huh?
  • andrejjorje
    andrejjorje Posts: 497 Member
    60 lbs over 3 years is a very steady pace. Good for you.I would not be able to be that patient. :smile:
  • rickorford
    rickorford Posts: 13 Member
    I still have 20 to go. I'm not in any rush, but, I won't complain if it's gone in time for the summer.
  • duckyruth
    duckyruth Posts: 19 Member
    I need to lose lots more. Can use some help! Do you help with using MFP too?
  • rickorford
    rickorford Posts: 13 Member
    I'm no expert, but, I've read just about everything I could over 3 years. Feel free to add me or ask me anything here...
  • duckyruth
    duckyruth Posts: 19 Member
    I heard counting calories is not a good way to maintain weight lose. I need a lifestyle change - although using this calorie counting has helped me lose but I'm sure it's cause it cut my calories in half & that is a lifestyle change for me. I have no idea what way to go. Like vegan? Although I haven't felt I'm starving there are days I don't feel full & have to work not to eat too much more.

    Presently laid off & all I do is sleep. Joined MFP awhile back but just started using it religiously. I'm not sure about some of the workings of this app. I posted in the mentor community but not sure I did it right.

    So this is a community you started but not a friend post thing? Everyone can see postings?

    Can you explain the friending aspect in MFP?
  • rickorford
    rickorford Posts: 13 Member
    Ok so, you've been laid off and you sleep a lot- basically it's a double whammy.

    Let's start with this... If I were you, the first thing Id do is print out 100 resumes and drive to a place tomorrow where I could drop them off. Walking from place to place... Eating what I like.

    Make getting a job your full time job and then you can work on the next goal, eating properly!

    The friending process allows us to share each other's meal plan. Was just a suggestion and by no means necessary.

    I look forward to your update tomorrow!!
  • rosnigetsfit
    rosnigetsfit Posts: 569 Member
    What's your daily calorie intake?
  • duckyruth
    duckyruth Posts: 19 Member
    To rosnigetsfit: Are you asking me or rickorford?
  • duckyruth
    duckyruth Posts: 19 Member
    edited March 2015
    What is a quote for?
  • rehanaa17
    rehanaa17 Posts: 2
    duckyruth wrote: »
    What is a quote for?

    So you can reply to a specific post or point out something of interest. :)
  • rosnigetsfit
    rosnigetsfit Posts: 569 Member
    duckyruth wrote: »
    To rosnigetsfit: Are you asking me or rickorford?

    Rickorford
  • rickorford
    rickorford Posts: 13 Member
    1600cal. I am 80kg, and work out 4x a week. I don't count the calories against the workouts, BUT I do also get in a 8-10km walk daily, so those calories count toward my meal plan.
  • rosnigetsfit
    rosnigetsfit Posts: 569 Member
    rickorford wrote: »
    1600cal. I am 80kg, and work out 4x a week. I don't count the calories against the workouts, BUT I do also get in a 8-10km walk daily, so those calories count toward my meal plan.

    That sounds fine. keep it up! slow and steady
  • jasmineandgreg
    jasmineandgreg Posts: 6 Member
    I have a question I run and use my stationary bike on top of cleaning and walking every chance I get half the time I dont even eat my calories because I am not hungry but I am gaining weight I was 202 and went to 180-185 now I dont move I keep trying different exercises to lose more weight cuz i want to be at 120lb I dont know what else to do and lost I really need help cuz I feel like I am stuck!!!
  • rickorford
    rickorford Posts: 13 Member
    First, congratulations on your success!! Chances are you've plateaued. This is not a big deal, it just means you have to switch it up a little.

    Out of curiosity, how many cal/day are you eating?
  • duckyruth
    duckyruth Posts: 19 Member
    Oh, ok, thanks rehanaa17! (Hope this works.)


    rehanaa17 wrote: »
    duckyruth wrote: »
    What is a quote for?

    So you can reply to a specific post or point out something of interest. :)

  • duckyruth
    duckyruth Posts: 19 Member
    In addition Mr. Rick:

    I need to add after lay off am now on work comp med leave (a long story) so can have knee fixed & fighting my way thru "your obese" phase but presently can't yet take a job. Do have my eyes on the market for when it comes time I have to find one. But will keep your suggestion in mind. You'd think I'd be happy not working & take it like a sabatical. I guess it's time to do that. Just on an emotional roller coaster but ready to get over grieving the loss of my 30 yr stint job.

    So realizing I'm facing a knee replacement & need to lose weight for that, I also need to lose weight for myself.

    I will check back tomorrow & thanks.

    Anyone wanting to friend me I'm game & am looking for help & all that can be offered in all areas.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Excellent work!
  • rickorford
    rickorford Posts: 13 Member
    duckyruth wrote: »
    In addition Mr. Rick:

    I need to add after lay off am now on work comp med leave (a long story) so can have knee fixed & fighting my way thru "your obese" phase but presently can't yet take a job. Do have my eyes on the market for when it comes time I have to find one. But will keep your suggestion in mind. You'd think I'd be happy not working & take it like a sabatical. I guess it's time to do that. Just on an emotional roller coaster but ready to get over grieving the loss of my 30 yr stint job.

    So realizing I'm facing a knee replacement & need to lose weight for that, I also need to lose weight for myself.

    I will check back tomorrow & thanks.

    Anyone wanting to friend me I'm game & am looking for help & all that can be offered in all areas.

    Looks like you have some tough challenges ahead- but the fact you are here is a great first step and so I'm sure you can get through it I'm sure!

    The good news is that you can loose weight on diet alone, though I'll be the first to admit it's tougher to do without exercise.

    If there is any questions about your diet, I'd be happy to offer up any advise, just let me know! :)
  • duckyruth
    duckyruth Posts: 19 Member
    Ok, I will think about that & get back to you. Do you use a scale to weigh your food/portions? Grams or iz if you do? How often do you weigh yourself? Tomorrow....
  • kellscz
    kellscz Posts: 16 Member
    rickorford wrote: »
    I haven't finished yet. But I am active 6 days a week (4 days in the gym) and try to eat well. The single biggest thing I leaned was to not eat too little. Crazy huh?

    This is what I could be doing!
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