It is possible...35 pounds in 4 months

ninerbuff · June 2015

cheflaurawalke wrote: »

ninerbuff wrote: »

Possible yes. Probable for most under 200lbs, not likely.

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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

I kept hearing that same thing. My brother is a personal trainer and is still blown away by my dedication and all of the hard work I put in. I wake up at 3:30am to workout for an hour and a half. Then on the weekends take those classes. It is amazing what the human body can do.

It's still more about diet than working out. Working out is for fitness and health. Professional athletes workout hours and hours a day. But it's their eating habits that dictate whether they gain/lose/maintain weight.
Most people aren't who need to lose aren't physically fit to begin with, then to lose 2lbs a week, they go on a 1,000 calorie deficit. You're speaking of doing more than twice that.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

ninerbuff · June 2015

cheflaurawalke wrote: »

My calories intake was 1400 a day as suggested by this app. I cut out alcohol during the week and went to the gym 7 days a week taking tabata and insanity classes and doing my own thing. Plus I started running. I am 5'7... Starting weight was 187.... I didn't starve myself in the least bit. I just ate really healthy. Even if that meant making myself separate meals then what I make my family. There is no huge secret... Do work.. Get results.

Assuming here that ALL you ate was 1400 calories and didn't eat back any exercise calories?

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

blb85 · June 2015

Why are you harping on her for her extreme weight loss efforts? That's not the point of this board. The point is to congratulate her. Now give her the tips to succeed. You can't change what she already did, but we can help her going forward.

TaurianDoll · June 2015

Great job and I love the gray shirt

cheflaurawalke · June 2015

Yes I only ate back part of my workout calories. Really only because they are so grossly exaggerated on this app. I realize losing weight is all about what you eat.. That is how I had such success to begin with but if you are tying to insinuate that I starved myself... You are completely wrong. If that were true I would never have the energy to workout as much as I do and as hard as I do. I am a chef so I have an awesome knowledge of what power foods are and how to get the most out of my calories.

jrline · June 2015

great job

nickylee76 · June 2015

You look terrific!!! Good job!!

tmoser512 · June 2015

Wow...that is amazing! Great job!!!!

kraft_kris · June 2015

I think I may have just found a reason to start using weights - so I can wear that shirt! Love it!!

ronlynjon · June 2015

cheflaurawalke wrote: »

My calories intake was 1400 a day as suggested by this app. I cut out alcohol during the week and went to the gym 7 days a week taking tabata and insanity classes and doing my own thing. Plus I started running. I am 5'7... Starting weight was 187.... I didn't starve myself in the least bit. I just ate really healthy. Even if that meant making myself separate meals then what I make my family. There is no huge secret... Do work.. Get results.

AWESOME! Keep up the great work!

cheflaurawalke · June 2015

blb85 wrote: »

Why are you harping on her for her extreme weight loss efforts? That's not the point of this board. The point is to congratulate her. Now give her the tips to succeed. You can't change what she already did, but we can help her going forward.

Thanks but that kind of crap doesn't bother me one bit. People talk *kitten* because you are chubby, people talk *kitten* because you are skinny. It's always something. I have three kids... One of which I just had in August... Maybe that's why my weight just fell off. All I know is that I have never felt better in my life nor have I been so strong physically. I just did the Murph Memorial Day workout in 53 minutes. You can't fake that kind of strength if you are starving yourself. Haha

MissLexiS · June 2015

GREAT JOB!!!!

FitForL1fe · June 2015

blb85 wrote: »

Why are you harping on her for her extreme weight loss efforts? That's not the point of this board. The point is to congratulate her. Now give her the tips to succeed. You can't change what she already did, but we can help her going forward.

lol you certainly seem to know a lot about the purpose of MFP...

happygolucky721 · June 2015

Awesome job! Keep up the great work. Photos LOOK AMAZING!

cheflaurawalke · June 2015

Honestly what I have done in the last four months has been more about the lifestyle change. I didn't set out for this high of a number this fast but apparently that's what happens when you put 110 percent into something.

half_moon · June 2015

cheflaurawalke wrote: »

Yes I only ate back part of my workout calories. Really only because they are so grossly exaggerated on this app. I realize losing weight is all about what you eat.. That is how I had such success to begin with but if you are tying to insinuate that I starved myself... You are completely wrong. If that were true I would never have the energy to workout as much as I do and as hard as I do. I am a chef so I have an awesome knowledge of what power foods are and how to get the most out of my calories.

That is awesome! Please share some ideas if you have any. I try to avoid processed foods, but it is difficult since I'm never sure what to cook or how to count the calories afterwards.

You look so amazing!! Great job!!!!