Goal weight achieved!
JazzAmbassador
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17 months ago, my doctor told me to lose some weight (to be fair, she says that every year, but she sounded more serious this time). She suggested a Fitbit, and I found MFP that way. MFP allowed me to lose weight my way, which is to say lazily: I didn't cut any foods out of my diet (though beer, red meat, and cheese consumption all went down) nor did I increase exercise, but simply counted calories. I also knew it would be pointless to lose weight if the loss wasn't sustainable, so I chose to go as gently as possible, setting my goal at 1/2 pound per week (only 250 calories/day under maintenance).
I still ate pizza, cheeseburgers, and ice cream (albeit much, much less frequently than I once did). I still enjoyed my holidays and vacations (there was some serious backsliding on a week-long trip to France). But as of this morning, I've lost the 60 pounds I set out to lose and am down to a weight I haven't seen I more than 30 years. Calorie counting works, no doubt about it. Hang in there, everyone; if I can do this, anyone can.
I still ate pizza, cheeseburgers, and ice cream (albeit much, much less frequently than I once did). I still enjoyed my holidays and vacations (there was some serious backsliding on a week-long trip to France). But as of this morning, I've lost the 60 pounds I set out to lose and am down to a weight I haven't seen I more than 30 years. Calorie counting works, no doubt about it. Hang in there, everyone; if I can do this, anyone can.
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Great job0
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Nice work! 60 lbs is fabulous! Pat yourself on you (now smaller) back.
This is my kind of method. This year I lost 8 lbs, mostly in the first six months. I haven't gained any of it back. I still could stand to lose another 7-8 but decided to wait until after the holidays before ramping up the effort a bit. Like you, I'm happy with a slow loss as long as I'm not making myself crazy.0 -
Well said, if weight loss is your only goal, just stick to this budget and everything works.0
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Your post is the second I've read recently where someone lost a lot of weight setting their goal to 1/2 pound a week. Not a bad strategy at all. That way you don't go crazy and binge because you've been strict for six months to a year. I find the deprivation comes to roost after many months.…and my will power blows up. This time, I'm not counting calories.. eating in moderation..exercising to my enjoyment..and losing keeping my sanity.0
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Just brilliant! And I love your saxophone picture :-D0
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That's how i started too!! Great job!
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Love your method and your results!0
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Good job0
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Awesome! Way to go!0
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