165+ Lbs get down to 125-130Lbs??? Please post pics!!!

neldabg wrote: »

BeaUtiful_1413 wrote: »

So how did you all do it? What do you eat/ not eat! And can you lose weight without exercise if you just stay under or at your calorie goal?

I eat whatever I want, as long as it fits my calorie budget. I'm in this for the long term, so I never eat anything just because I think I *have* to eat it. I also don't do cheat days. I don't like the idea of splurging on "cheat" foods in one go. Instead, I give myself a cheat meal or treat nearly everyday.
However, I do have some restrictions. By personal choice, born out of a dislike for America's fast food culture, I no longer eat out. I stick strictly to home cooked meals. I still eat processed foods, just not as much as I used to, and I'm always on the lookout for healthier/lower-calorie alternatives.
The first 20-25 lbs I lost, though, I did while pretty much eating candy, cake, pizza, chips, etc., so realize that it really doesn't matter what you eat for weight loss. The quality of my food preferences just changed as I found myself caring more and more about the quality of food I chose to consume.
I also do cardio six days a week and have a rest day for recovery stretches.
I highly recommend looking at all the food behaviors and advice out there, and then choosing a plan or combination of eating plans that works best for you. Weight loss is not a one-size-fits-all thing. The only rule you have to follow to lose weight is less calories in, more calories out. Your method of doing that is completely up to you. That's the beauty of weight management.
So, in answer to your question, yes, you CAN lose weight without exercise, but it'll take longer than if you did do some exercise. Time will pass anyways, so that's not necessarily a bad thing, but if you're slightly impatient like me, you'll want to move more to burn more. Haha. I hope that you at least try something before completely ruling out exercise. Remember, exercise is beneficial and doesn't have to be intense or painful; yoga, cycling, dancing, hiking, walking, etc. are all fun ways to get keep active.