Under 30 and losing 100+ lbs

Measuring tape. Measure your waist, hips, and arms. Or, if you don't like to see the numbers just get a piece of rope and use that as a faux-belt.

Measuring and pictures. Pictures are always fun if you take one at the end of each month and compare it to a picture of when you started. You'll be amazed how much your body changes!

If I remember correctly for the loose skin you can help counteract that, not all of it but a lot of it, by weight lifting and taking a Fish Oil Supplement. I could be wrong with my memory but I heard those were good ways to help with skin while losing weight.

Be patient with yourself. Don't expect to see a loss every day or every week for that matter. Weight will fluctuate day to day.
Weight – So many things can affect weight, because of this it shouldn’t be the only way you track your progress. Things to keep in mind:
:drinker: Always use the same scale – Different scales can show different weights. You will get the most accurate number for tracking when using the same scale.
:drinker: Don’t move the scale – Carpet, uneven flooring, different types of flooring…can all affect the weight on the scale. So when you weigh, you want it to be approximately the same spot for the most accurate number for tracking.
:drinker: 3500 calories – To gain 1lb of fat you need to be over maintenance by 3500 calories.
:drinker: Muscle Repair – Muscles will hold onto water to repair, because of this it is not uncommon to see a gain for a little while after a workout. This weight comes right back off when they are done repairing.
:drinker: Sodium – Can cause you to retain water. This can also be amplified if you don’t drink enough to flush it out of your system. This is also another reason for temporary weight gain.
:drinker: Water – Not drinking enough water can actually cause you to retain water. Recommended amount is 8 cups or 64oz. I drink 64 oz to 128 oz of water a day. It doesn’t have to be plain water either. I like to flavor mine with crystal light or tea.
:drinker: Time of day – Your weight can fluctuate throughout the day. So for the most accurate tracking, you want to weigh at around the same time.
:drinker: Frequency – This is up to you, but if small fluctuations bother you than only weigh once a week or less.
:drinker: Lightest Weight – Will be naked, first thing in the morning, after using the bathroom
:drinker: Multiple times a Day – Don’t Do It. As I said before, your weight will fluctuate throughout the day. What you eat, what you’re wearing, ect will all affect weight.
:drinker: Clothes – If you weigh with clothing on, keep in mind that the scale will show your weight plus the weight of your clothes. (Jeans are heavy)
:drinker: TOM - A lot of women will retain water around their TOM, but its just temporary and will go away.

Your losing roughly 3.3 lbs per week right now. Which isn't too bad. Don't expect it to continue at that rate though. 2 lbs per week is typically the max that is considered safe/healthy to lose without doctor supervision. Also, faster rates of loss can result in more loose skin because your skin didn't have time to adapt with your loss. Just some things to keep in mind.

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I've lost over 100 lbs. Yes I have some loose skin. All things considering it could be much worse than it is and I count myself lucky that it's pretty much just a little bit over my c-section scar.
My thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10257157/c-section-mom-of-2-my-progress-over-the-past-couple-years-lots-of-pics/p1

rachelcole88 wrote: »

Hi All,
I'm not sure how to add people. I know most under 30 people are super techy not me! Please add me and I will definitely accept. How is everyone doing so far? Down any more?

sending you a friend request :-)

Yay i like this group im 20 and i lost 11 pounds my first week without cheating or starvig i feel so happy

I have been sick tho im preaty sure thats why

I feel that. We are headed to Disney for the first time in July and I'm terrified I won't fit in the seat-

I am over 30 (35) but I just wanted to say congrats! I did 30 days straight Paleo and lost 14 lbs had 2 cheat meals over mothers day weekend and then started 30 days again on 5/9 and I am down 3 more lbs.

I am doing Jillian Michael's 30 day shred 3 days a week and then walking 4 days a week.

I just wanted to tell you to make sure you are measuring. When you are doing intense workouts with a trainer sometimes the scale stalls and the inches come off faster!

KEEP IT UP!! You've got this!!!

I'm 22 and I started around the same time you did (new years) with about 100 pounds to lose. Right now I'm about 50 pounds off, 50 to go. The thing I found most helpful was getting a fitbit charge hr. I love that I can see exactly how many calories I'm burning in a day vs how much I'm eating, assuming that I log accurately. When there's a sale you can get a refurbished one on Groupon for around $100. That's what I did and it's worked perfectly. Feel free to add me as a friend.

I'm 28 and have at least 80 lbs to lose

Panys_mom wrote: »

hey, I'm new-ish. just found out I'm insulin resistant so doc has me on a low carb diet. unsure of diets, since I never had much luck, but finding out about being insulin resistant makes sense. anyone know of low card way of living or what paleo is? been looking online but not understanding much.

I have done both. The biggest difference between low carb and paleo is that you do not have dairy on paleo.

Paleo is focused on natural whole foods: meats (as natural, cage free, grass fed as you can afford), veggies, fruits, healthy fats like avocados and nuts (not peanuts) you can use a little olive oil, for salad dressings you use things like balsamic vinegar or make your own (which I have started doing). You eat no processed foods.

Low carb is similar except you eat dairy- full fat dairy. The idea behind it is that by consuming a high fat diet you will start burning fat for fuel hence losing weight.

I am insulin resistant and I definitely do better on one of the 2 ways of eating you listed. Dairy can cause your body inflammation so that is a big reason people will choose paleo. I lose weight faster on paleo so that is what I am sticking to but it can be hard for some people.

I hope this helps! Good luck!