Trying to drop weight.

richardgaray1015
richardgaray1015 Posts: 2 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello people,

So i have begun a journey to lose weight and I am motivated to lose weight correctly. I started dieting last week and excersizing 2 hours a day, 6 days a week (high cardio, light lifting). I am 6'3 and weigh 274 lbs. Last week i was 283 lbs, so i've lost 9lbs this past week. I am eating an average of 1600-1800 calories, no saturated fats. I am burning an estimated 600 Calories a day. My questions: What am I doing wrong? What can I eat to up my Calorie intake without feeling bloated? And is it safe to stay with my current Calorie diet?
I have never made my health and fitness a priority, but I will make push myself to get fit. I am tired of being big.

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  • richardgaray1015
    richardgaray1015 Posts: 2 Member
    Lol ignore "make" in front of "push"
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Have read any of the stickies at the top of these boards?

    This one is good

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    2 hrs is more than 600 calories.. even if you had been just walking.

    Well done on your loss already :smile:

    Weight loss is all about calories in calories out.

    Don't choose too aggressive a deficit, aim for 2lbs a week, it's more sustainable.

    You need to ask yourself if 2 hrs a day is sustainable - it seems excessive.

    Forget light lifting, lift heavy/progressively, try something like strong lifts 5x5 e.g, cardio is good for heart health.

    Keep up the good work :smile:
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Lift heavy.
    Here is a list of calorie dense foods
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods/p1
    avocado
    cheese
    full fat dairy
    Greek yogurt
    ice cream
    peanut butter (or other nut butters)
    dark chocolate
    less lean cuts of meat (including beef, pork, sausage, etc.)
    seeds (chia, flax, sunflower, etc.)
    nuts
    olive oil
    coconut oil
    butter
    beans and lentils
    protein shakes, bars, and smoothies
    hummus
    beef jerky
    cornbread
    tuna
    full calorie condiments
    full calorie sauces & dressings
    sour cream
    guacamole
    whole grain pasta
    rice
    bacon
    whole eggs
    quinoa
    fruit and fruit juices
    pretzels
    bananas
    scones
    muffins (bran, blueberry, banana nut, etc.)
    potatoes (sweet, red, gold, purple, white, etc.)
    dried fruit (raisins, apricots, plums, dates, etc.)
    granola
    coconut
    salmon
    edamame
    olives
    honey

  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    You lost 9lbs in your first week. This will primarily be water and glycogen with a small amount of fat. What are you actually asking for?
  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    richardgaray1015 wrote: »
    What am I doing wrong?
    If you lost 9 lbs in your first week, you're probably doing nothing wrong.

    I find that by tracking food and taking notes on how I feel, I can pinpoint the foods that don't make me feel full or cause upset stomach. If you're not used to eating a lot of raw veggies, they can cause gas until your gut microbes get used to digesting them.
  • CourtneyYoung2015
    CourtneyYoung2015 Posts: 5 Member
    You're definitely burning more than 600 calories a day. if you sat on the couch and didn't move an inch all day, your body would still be burning more than 2500 calories a day just for basic internal functions.

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