Want to be below 300 lbs by new year.

randall19861986
randall19861986 Posts: 2 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm judt really getting started I am currently 374 lbs any tips or advice would help.

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  • kissedbythesunshine
    kissedbythesunshine Posts: 416 Member
    daniip_la wrote: »
    You're trying to lose 74lbs in 24 weeks. That's 3.08lbs a week. And while, yes, it is possible at your weight (I started at almost that exact weight), it isn't really recommended. Why don't you set your loss at 2lbs/week, eat the calories MyFitnessPal recommends, and be happy with possibly being down 50lbs by the end of the year? Your losses will not be linear, but any loss would be better than gaining.


    This^
    I'm sure you didn't gain 74lbs in such a short period so why stress yourself trying to lose it in that short period? Go for 2lbs a week and take it from there. You got this!
  • Maxematics
    Maxematics Posts: 2,287 Member
    daniip_la wrote: »
    You're trying to lose 74lbs in 24 weeks. That's 3.08lbs a week. And while, yes, it is possible at your weight (I started at almost that exact weight), it isn't really recommended. Why don't you set your loss at 2lbs/week, eat the calories MyFitnessPal recommends, and be happy with possibly being down 50lbs by the end of the year? Your losses will not be linear, but any loss would be better than gaining.

    Actually, the maximum safe percentage for someone to lose per week is 1% of their bodyweight, his being 3.74 pounds right now. It will be harder, but at his weight it's definitely a more realistic goal than someone who is mid-200s or less.
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  • MorganMoreaux
    MorganMoreaux Posts: 691 Member
    Congratulations on wanting to make a lifestyle change! I agree with tchaubela, I think your goal is very realistic. I would discuss your weightloss plans with your doctor first to ensure you are healthy enough to have such an aggressive goal, and if they clear you go for it. Since this is such a huge change, I would recommend when you start to eat the same things you are now, just smaller portions. Weigh and log everything. If you are interested in healthier eating gradually make dietary changes, but if you change too much too quickly you will find yourself dissatisfied and more inclined to binge or give up. Because your weight is extreme, I would suggest seeing a therapist as well to try to deal get to the root of the issue. Often people turn to food to avoid dealing with other more difficult issues/feelings, and those need to be addressed for long term success. If you can, walking is a great activity, it burns calories and gets you active. It helps to improve mood as well, and it's good opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Good luck!
  • vingogly
    vingogly Posts: 1,787 Member
    Questions I suggest you need to ask yourself: what will you do if New Years rolls around and you're not there? Give up? Get depressed? Also, how are you going to make this a lifelong change? Losing weight is one thing, keeping it off forever is another. Long term success I believe is more about what's in your head than what's on your plate.
  • daniip_la
    daniip_la Posts: 678 Member
    edited July 2016
    synacious wrote: »
    daniip_la wrote: »
    You're trying to lose 74lbs in 24 weeks. That's 3.08lbs a week. And while, yes, it is possible at your weight (I started at almost that exact weight), it isn't really recommended. Why don't you set your loss at 2lbs/week, eat the calories MyFitnessPal recommends, and be happy with possibly being down 50lbs by the end of the year? Your losses will not be linear, but any loss would be better than gaining.

    Actually, the maximum safe percentage for someone to lose per week is 1% of their bodyweight, his being 3.74 pounds right now. It will be harder, but at his weight it's definitely a more realistic goal than someone who is mid-200s or less.

    I know about the 1% body weight per week loss, I experience a 3lb loss most weeks as I'm still (barely) above 300lbs. But hoping for a 3lb loss every single week from now until New Years isn't realistic, which is why I stated that the OP should instead aim for 2lb/week and be happy if it ends up being 3 instead.
  • afatpersonwholikesfood
    afatpersonwholikesfood Posts: 577 Member
    It took me about 6 months to go from 390ish to 299. I actually eat more now than I did then, but that was always the plan. I knew I would feel much better out of the 300's. My doctor was fine with my rate of loss. I didn't do a VLCD, but I did eat the minimum. It was a little rough on me physically - tired, cranky, hair thinning, etc.

    Doable but don't get caught up in a time limit. It's not good to burn yourself out. I kept a healthy perspective since I have had experience losing rapidly before and my motivations were a little more evolved. I was happy to eat more once I got past that initial goal. I also kept maintenance days part of my routine from the start - birthdays, holidays, etc.

    I would recommend talking to your doctor to get some support. Keep problem foods out of the house, but don't divide food into good vs. bad. Eat things that you like. Try new stuff. Bulk up meals with produce. Get in protein. Start slow and gentle with exercise and make it fun. Remember that this is something that never truly ends. If you have trouble, it's better to slow down than quit.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member

    Actually, the maximum safe percentage for someone to lose per week is 1% of their bodyweight, his being 3.74 pounds right now. It will be harder, but at his weight it's definitely a more realistic goal than someone who is mid-200s or less.
    Yep...this.

    OP, good luck! You can lose weight and become healthier!
  • sharondjs
    sharondjs Posts: 676 Member
    Tips - buy a set of scales weigh everything no free foods like lettuce etc don't use cups and tablespoons for measurement weigh in grams -put your plate on the scales and set back to zero add 1 food log the weight or write it down zero scales again add next food & do all foods .

    Plan plan plan in advance if you work organise your lunches say on Sunday as much as possible example would be I boil some eggs ( good source of protein ) cook some brown rice and freeze in 50 gram bags
    Cut up vegs for snacking on etc

    Remember you cannot change everything in just 1day / week / month good habits take time

    I to had / have a large amount to lose i set my goals with a large time frame like in 2016 and a reasonable loss so as not to be disappointed and fall off altogether it's worked for me so far you will find what works for you good luck
  • sharondjs
    sharondjs Posts: 676 Member
    Check out some of the challenges good way to get some motivating friends on mfp and have small goals to work towards
    Oh and if walking instead your thing try water aerobics or a water based activity it's easier in the joints in the beginning
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    You may not make it all the way there, but I suspect you could get really close. Best of luck. Reach out and add some supportive people. Read the success stories. Read the sticky posts at the top of the getting started and general diet boards. You can succeed. Patience and hard work will do it!
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