Running out of time-what do you think
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asflatasapancake wrote: »ClicquotBubbles wrote: »So what happens in 2 months and 21 days?
End of world.
Cool. Time to start eating loads of fatty foods and tell the neighbours what I really think of them.
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tratincica5000 wrote: »Oh...please, dont..
Please don't what?
If you work hard you might get close. You might find you lose the first 5-10 lbs in the first two weeks just due to water weight (reduce sodium and drink lots of water). After that you could aim for 2 lbs a week safely. That would get you to about 22-28 lbs lost. Not too shabby - and pretty close to what you're hoping for (35lb - 7lbs different isn't much, usually not too visible to the naked eye unless you're already slim)! You'll feel great by then! That being said even if all you do is lose 2 lbs ins 11 weeks, that still a step in the right direction and you should be proud of that. And who knows, maybe you'll lose faster than that. It's worth trying. Just don't make yourself sick (make sure you're eating net at least 1200 calories a day - though I'd recommend eating more than that).
The key is to start immediately, keep chugging along, don't beat yourself up if you don't lose weight that quickly or if you eat too much a few times and ask for help if you need it.
Personally for me, deadlines make this whole thing harder so if you find that, maybe just do away with your deadline and see how it goes. Be happy.0 -
ClicquotBubbles wrote: »asflatasapancake wrote: »ClicquotBubbles wrote: »So what happens in 2 months and 21 days?
End of world.
Cool. Time to start eating loads of fatty foods and tell the neighbours what I really think of them.
sensing alot of "clean the freezer out" parties....your neighbors gonna luv ya :-)0 -
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Possible? Yes. Dangerous? Yes. Healthy? No.
If somehow you manage to drop 35-40 pounds in that short time, I guarantee you'll gain it all back just as quickly, assuming you're not hospitalized from the attempt.0 -
Party at Clic's house on June 27th 2015...woop woop.0
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I weighed upwards of 200 when I started losing weight. The more you have to start with the more possible to come off in a shorter amount of time. I lost 40lbs in the first 3 months I dieted and I ate consistently at 1300-1500 calories and exercised regularly. I didn't starve myself, I didn't overdo the exercise (just started with walking daily), I just made sure I kept active and to the diet. I know several people are saying it can't be done, but actually, it can. Safely too. It is just a matter of how much you have on you to start with.
I think the point the several people you are referring to are trying to make is that it can't be guaranteed. So, what happens if she doesn't reach that goal? For some people it can be enough to say "forget it!". I feel that in weight loss it's better to aim for the lower end of weight loss progress, .5 - 1lb per week, rather than the 2 lb per week. Weight loss isn't linear so even if she set her weight loss to 2 lbs per week, it is not guaranteed that it will happen, even if it happens to others.0 -
"did you SEE that ZOMBIE at table 9?"....."oh that is just so-and-so that dieted to look that good....."0
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I think the point is that the journey to get to where you wish to be at (weight-wise), is as important as your goal of what you wish to be at.... You are only thinking of the final numbers...and how quick you can achieve them. That is like wishing for a 4 layer white cake...but not buying the ingredients, or sticking it in the oven to bake....it just doesn't happen.0
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You could chop off a leg from the knee down. That should be about 40 lbs right there.0
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When I saw the title of this thread my first instinct was to say, "You always have time to make a good choice." It really is a daily decision. I'm in my mid-fifties, so if I could start late, you can too.
Now, if you are trying to prepare for a particular event, um, no. Don't set yourself up for failure. If it's appearance that matters, get an outfit that suits you at your current weight and makes you feel great. If it's getting in to an existing outfit, have it altered. If it's weight (i.e. qualifying for a bungee jump or something) you are going to have to pass this time around.0 -
ClicquotBubbles wrote: »
Khloe is a scary lady to me. If we do "the bump" dance she'll bump me to the next event room!0 -
ohhhh maybe she DOES want to bungee jump or fit into a specific ride at Disneyland....since she started this thread she hasn't typed squat...so it leaves this lady (me) in Oregon to assume limitless possibilities.....0
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I really want to know what is happening in two months...0
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I know really! Maybe the cut the leg off at the knee comment scared her off....giving Chivalryder the evil eye...0
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True chivalryder....0
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I have two guesses...reunion or wedding.
And while I completely understand the wanting to lose the weight, and doing it in that short amount of time, it's just not healthy.
You basically have 11 weeks to lose some weight, so look at it realistically. Losing 0.5-1.5 pounds per week is realistic which puts you losing around 5.5-16.5 pounds in that amount of time.
Just start small, and take baby steps. I know that's not what you want to hear, but at least you'll be doing it in a healthy way and you will be thankful in the long run that you didn't do a quick fix and gain everything (and possibly more) back and maintained it.
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tratincica5000 wrote: »Ok, so i have exactly 2 months and 21 days to loos about 35-40 lbs...what do you think, is it possible? Pleaseee, say it is..... I have much more to loose, i am around 245 lbs, but i needdd to lose those 35 lbs in that time. Maybe, if i really, really try.....?
Lots of things are possible... that doesn't mean they are healthy or right things to do.
You can starve and torture yourself and do it. You will probably look and feel pretty bad though.
20 lbs is a more realistic and reasonable goal to set for that time period. Set your goal to lose 2 lbs a week and eat the calories MFP tells you to. Be healthy.0 -
Given the lack of tone of voice on the internet, and the number of nutjobs who genuinely believe in what you suggested, it's very important to be clear when you are being sarcastic! I find a winky face, or0somuchbetter0 wrote: »don't recognize sarcasm?
to be very effective.
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I weighed upwards of 200 when I started losing weight. The more you have to start with the more possible to come off in a shorter amount of time. I lost 40lbs in the first 3 months I dieted and I ate consistently at 1300-1500 calories and exercised regularly. I didn't starve myself, I didn't overdo the exercise (just started with walking daily), I just made sure I kept active and to the diet. I know several people are saying it can't be done, but actually, it can. Safely too. It is just a matter of how much you have on you to start with.
I think the point the several people you are referring to are trying to make is that it can't be guaranteed. So, what happens if she doesn't reach that goal? For some people it can be enough to say "forget it!". I feel that in weight loss it's better to aim for the lower end of weight loss progress, .5 - 1lb per week, rather than the 2 lb per week. Weight loss isn't linear so even if she set her weight loss to 2 lbs per week, it is not guaranteed that it will happen, even if it happens to others.
See, I never set that goal. I just set the goal, at first, to lose weight and get healthy again. The weight just fell off me like it did. She asked if it was possible to lose that weight in that time. I simply answered that, yes, it is possible. As I also said, I did it without starving and kept to a reasonable diet and included exercise. It is true that the larger you start out at the more weight can come off at a faster rate without being unhealthy about it. But each body can react differently. As long as she follows a reasonable diet and tries to remain active it is possible, doesn't mean guaranteed, nor something to hinge everything upon and get discouraged if the results aren't what she expected.0 -
I lost 35 pounds in 94 days..the time frame that you have established is not realistic. Be prepared for constant hunger every day until you can adjust to it. I'm still losing 2 pounds a week and I'm getting tired of it.0
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mumblemagic wrote: »
Given the lack of tone of voice on the internet, and the number of nutjobs who genuinely believe in what you suggested, it's very important to be clear when you are being sarcastic! I find a winky face, or0somuchbetter0 wrote: »don't recognize sarcasm? to be very effective.
Thank you for the lesson in interwebz communication, because I was born yesterday. * deliberate lack of winky face here *0 -
Thank you all for your answers, the kind one and the others, too. I know how its sounds, so i expected all kind of answers. I see you are very courios about the reason of deadline ...0
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...its not reunion or wedding or Disney ( to lady in Oregon)0
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So is it a vacation? A Birthday party?0
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WE NEED TO KNOW OP!!
But also yes, it is probable that you won't lose that much in that time, but don't let it put you off from starting to make positive and healthy changes from now on
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Arghhhh, sorry, i was writting on my iphone, dont know why but it doesnt show the whole massige i wrote, just first sentence.
Well, all i can say its the matter of honor and pride...and just a little bit of love.
My journey starts today, i will try and hope for the best, but will see what happens, will let you know.
Any support is wellcome.0
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