Need to loose 20 lbs!!!! By November
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Yes can you please send that to me everything is so helpfulqueenliz99 wrote: »Why are you afraid to run on the road? You know the 5k is held on a road.@Mitasuri, I can send to your MFP inbox a workout regiment training for running to follow if you are interested. As far as meal, you have to stick to the MFP recommended caloric intake per day. In general, I will recommend high protein, low carbs diet. But if you have to eat carbs go for whole grain. As for rice, if you see enriched or bleached o the package, that means it is processed so don't buy it.
Bottom line, at your weight you can train for a 5k and be able to finish. You don't dont need to lose weight to run/prepare for a 5k. Your focu & challenges here is aerobic/physical endurance. You will probably lose some weight during your training, but probably wont be able to meet your 20lb goal by November. So you've got to choose (5K or lose weight). It can't be both. Maybe after the race you can focus on weight loss.
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I am 5'1 157 lbs o don't work but have 2 small kids so Iam busy with them plus cooking and cleaning ... I want to lose 2 lbs per week but just thinking to eat all those calories even if I bumped it up to 1200 I don't want my body to hold on to those foodseeingthelight wrote: »How old are you? I'm 5'2" and when I was in my 30's I could lose 2# per week. I did it by eating about 1400 calories a day and exercising at least 1/2 hour a day, but I was also very active, worked full time in a job that required a lot of walking, took care of 5 kids and cooked and cleaned when home. Unfortunately I put that weight back on because I didn't build a healthy lifestyle, and now, in my late 60's I have 30#s to lose and am lucky to lose .5#s per week. The point of this story is, don't fixate on losing weight to just lose weight! Take some time and do some research and figure out how to eat and exercise to maintain your health. It doesn't have to be fancy, 3-5 servings of fruits and vegetable, protein(you know, eggs, meat, milk & cheese, beans) and some whole grains. Log everyday and try to get the amounts of macros mfp recommends, and try to stay within the calorie guidelines. Then add some exercise, walking, biking, going to the gym for some weight training. You need fuel to build muscle and thats what you need, whether you are planning to run a 5k, or not, so don't try to cut too many calories, eat back some of those exercise calories. You will lose weight slowly but you will also build muscle so you will look better sooner than you would if you just lost weight. Before you know you will have some good habits and look and feel great. Good luck!
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this is not true... I've already lost 13 lbs eating right and mainly using an eliptical for my cardio. You just have to make sure that you put it on a challenging level, not just cruising through the workout.
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You need to run on the road. Elliptical ain't gonna cut it.[/quote]
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What does it mean by eating at deficit ????I am 5ft, and when I was about 170 lbs, I ran a 5k and was fine. At that point, I was actively losing weight and had lost about 20 lbs. It's about endurance, and getting your body to be able to run. If you want to do the 5k, you will regardless of your weight. I can say that by training for the 5k, you will lose. For me, the running, and eating at a deficit was the quintessential piece that helped me lose. I know that when I first started eating at a deficit, and exercising more, I did lose the first 20 fairly quickly, but I was starting at a higher weight.
I suggest making it easy on yourself in terms of meal prep. For me, it was about using a portion of Sundays to make a huge pot of soup for the week for lunches, packing things the night before for lunches and for exercise, eating a salad with dinner, so that no matter what else I had, I was starting with that. Weighing and measuring is key, and knowing what you are putting in your body.
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jaywirth88 wrote: »this is not true... I've already lost 13 lbs eating right and mainly using an eliptical for my cardio. You just have to make sure that you put it on a challenging level, not just cruising through the workout.
You need to run on the road. Elliptical ain't gonna cut it.[/quote]
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Think she meant for training for a race.0 -
jaywirth88 wrote: »this is not true... I've already lost 13 lbs eating right and mainly using an eliptical for my cardio. You just have to make sure that you put it on a challenging level, not just cruising through the workout.
You need to run on the road. Elliptical ain't gonna cut it.
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Think she meant for training for a race. [/quote]
Thank you. That's exactly what I meant. The elliptical is no way to train for a road race. Even a treadmill is no comparison to running on a road.0 -
1. Input all your stats in to MFP and set weight loss at 0.5lb or 1lb. You don't have a lot to lose so it's better to set a realistic number, you didn't gain the weight in 2 months, so don't expect it to just go in 2 months.
2. Buy yourself a set of electronic scales
3. Weigh everything you eat, this includes measuring any oils etc (don't use cup/tablespoons)
4. Log everything you have eaten, use the weight for most accuracy.
5. Make sure you are eating the number of calories MFP has suggested you eat for the weight loss selected in 1
6. If you exercise eat back 50% of the number MFP tells you you burnt, unless you have a heart rate monitor. At which point you can eat back the number of calories your heart rate monitor told you you burnt.
7. Repeat 3 - 6 until you are at your desired weight
For the 5k, Google c25k. Follow the plan and just do the 5k, finishing times don't really matter on your first 5k just completing it is enough of a high. Worry about doing it quickly later.0 -
queenliz99 wrote: »jaywirth88 wrote: »this is not true... I've already lost 13 lbs eating right and mainly using an eliptical for my cardio. You just have to make sure that you put it on a challenging level, not just cruising through the workout.
You need to run on the road. Elliptical ain't gonna cut it.
Think she meant for training for a race. [/quote]
Thank you. That's exactly what I meant. The elliptical is no way to train for a road race. Even a treadmill is no comparison to running on a road.[/quote]
Treadmill is perfectly acceptable alternative to running on the road. Put a 1% incline if you so wish to compensate for wind resistance. It is no where near as much fun but it's fine to use if you are scared or don't want to run outside.
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What does caloric defict mean??? And what is point of eating back calories I just burned off??!
ote="FatMoojor;33865838"]1. Input all your stats in to MFP and set weight loss at 0.5lb or 1lb. You don't have a lot to lose so it's better to set a realistic number, you didn't gain the weight in 2 months, so don't expect it to just go in 2 months.
2. Buy yourself a set of electronic scales
3. Weigh everything you eat, this includes measuring any oils etc (don't use cup/tablespoons)
4. Log everything you have eaten, use the weight for most accuracy.
5. Make sure you are eating the number of calories MFP has suggested you eat for the weight loss selected in 1
6. If you exercise eat back 50% of the number MFP tells you you burnt, unless you have a heart rate monitor. At which point you can eat back the number of calories your heart rate monitor told you you burnt.
7. Repeat 3 - 6 until you are at your desired weight
For the 5k, Google c25k. Follow the plan and just do the 5k, finishing times don't really matter on your first 5k just completing it is enough of a high. Worry about doing it quickly later.[/quote]
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Not going to happen. Maybe 10 lbs if you starve yourself.0
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at your size and weight, you cannot healthfully lose 2 lbs/ week
If you don't want to run on the street, find a high school track near you to start
A deficit just means burning more calories than you eat
You really should read the Getting Started stickies
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What does caloric defict mean??? And what is point of eating back calories I just burned off??!
ote="FatMoojor;33865838"]1. Input all your stats in to MFP and set weight loss at 0.5lb or 1lb. You don't have a lot to lose so it's better to set a realistic number, you didn't gain the weight in 2 months, so don't expect it to just go in 2 months.
2. Buy yourself a set of electronic scales
3. Weigh everything you eat, this includes measuring any oils etc (don't use cup/tablespoons)
4. Log everything you have eaten, use the weight for most accuracy.
5. Make sure you are eating the number of calories MFP has suggested you eat for the weight loss selected in 1
6. If you exercise eat back 50% of the number MFP tells you you burnt, unless you have a heart rate monitor. At which point you can eat back the number of calories your heart rate monitor told you you burnt.
7. Repeat 3 - 6 until you are at your desired weight
For the 5k, Google c25k. Follow the plan and just do the 5k, finishing times don't really matter on your first 5k just completing it is enough of a high. Worry about doing it quickly later.
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Calorie deficit is when you are eating less calories than your body requires to maintain its current weight.
Calorie surplus is when you are eating more calories than your body required to maintain its current weight
To lose weight you have to have a calorie deficit, that way your body will use stored energy to function, meaning that you will lose weight as your body uses fats etc you already have to function correctly.
The simple answer to why you eat back your calories is because you are using MFP and that is the way it is designed. You calorie deficit comes from eating less food and eating back your exercise calories. Again this is all down to making this a sustainable thing and not a yoyo diet.
If you are training for a 5k, and didn't eat back your calories (burnt from training) you would very quickly find yourself tired and probably very hungry. This normally ends up with a binge on rubbish food because of the hunger and also increased chance of injury because your body isn't getting the calories needed to repair itself from exercise and provide the energy for you to continue training.
Understand that there is no quick way to do this, you have to realise that this isn't can't be about getting ready for just 1 5k race in a couple of months, you are looking to make a change that will be the new you for hopefully the rest of your life.
Accept right now that you are not going to lose 20lbs by the time this 5k race comes about, that is a given if you want to do this correctly. But what you will do is lose some weight, you will be able to train for the 5k and you will be able to finish the 5k.0 -
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Thanks now I understand no wonder I have been feeling tired and hungry too having headaches as well ... Well I know this is what I want to do I want to be healthy and it's a
Life style change not temporary thing...
So MFP says I need to eat 1200 calories does automatic tells me what will be my caloric defict .... Or not how will I know
quote="FatMoojor;33866392"]What does caloric defict mean??? And what is point of eating back calories I just burned off??!
ote="FatMoojor;33865838"]1. Input all your stats in to MFP and set weight loss at 0.5lb or 1lb. You don't have a lot to lose so it's better to set a realistic number, you didn't gain the weight in 2 months, so don't expect it to just go in 2 months.
2. Buy yourself a set of electronic scales
3. Weigh everything you eat, this includes measuring any oils etc (don't use cup/tablespoons)
4. Log everything you have eaten, use the weight for most accuracy.
5. Make sure you are eating the number of calories MFP has suggested you eat for the weight loss selected in 1
6. If you exercise eat back 50% of the number MFP tells you you burnt, unless you have a heart rate monitor. At which point you can eat back the number of calories your heart rate monitor told you you burnt.
7. Repeat 3 - 6 until you are at your desired weight
For the 5k, Google c25k. Follow the plan and just do the 5k, finishing times don't really matter on your first 5k just completing it is enough of a high. Worry about doing it quickly later.
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Calorie deficit is when you are eating less calories than your body requires to maintain its current weight.
Calorie surplus is when you are eating more calories than your body required to maintain its current weight
To lose weight you have to have a calorie deficit, that way your body will use stored energy to function, meaning that you will lose weight as your body uses fats etc you already have to function correctly.
The simple answer to why you eat back your calories is because you are using MFP and that is the way it is designed. You calorie deficit comes from eating less food and eating back your exercise calories. Again this is all down to making this a sustainable thing and not a yoyo diet.
If you are training for a 5k, and didn't eat back your calories (burnt from training) you would very quickly find yourself tired and probably very hungry. This normally ends up with a binge on rubbish food because of the hunger and also increased chance of injury because your body isn't getting the calories needed to repair itself from exercise and provide the energy for you to continue training.
Understand that there is no quick way to do this, you have to realise that this isn't can't be about getting ready for just 1 5k race in a couple of months, you are looking to make a change that will be the new you for hopefully the rest of your life.
Accept right now that you are not going to lose 20lbs by the time this 5k race comes about, that is a given if you want to do this correctly. But what you will do is lose some weight, you will be able to train for the 5k and you will be able to finish the 5k.[/quote]
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Though your wish to lose 20 pounds by November is a little bit unrealistic, you can still train to run a 5K! Definitely download the app Couch to 5K. I know a lot of people who have had success with that app if you stick to that and your calorie goal religiously you should be able to drop a decent amount of weight by that time. My suggestion to you would be to maybe lower your goal to 10 pounds by November and extend it to 20 for the new year ! Set goals within reach and build your self a little support group on MFP! Most people here are in the same boat, myself being one of them so we will all be here for motivation if you find you need it! Good luck!0
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I did a 5k when I was 5'4" and about 160. You can do it. I mean, of course eat at deficit and try to lose fat if you want. But carrying some extra weight shouldn't stop you from running 3.something miles.0
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Yea maybe I should drop to 10 lbs I don't know what I was thinking !!!! I thought I can but its really hard and Iam getting hungry diZzyness headache all
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Firstly, change your rate of loss to 0.5 or 1lb a week.
The number of calories that MFP says to eat on a daily basis has your deficit calculated in to lose that amount of weight.
This number will change when you enter the exercise you have done, just target to eat the number of calories it is telling you.
The only thing you may need to do is half the number of calories MFP says you burn when you enter it in as exercise, unless you are using a heart rate monitor.
Using MFP really is that simple, you enter your stats and rate of loss and then it's all down to tracking and getting as close to that calorie number as possible.0
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