Working towards a goal....getting below 300

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  • dgobbett
    dgobbett Posts: 53 Member
    This is excellent progress. I started at 415 and after about 18 months I am down 90lbs. It is always motivating to see these lifestyle changes since it is where I am right now. I have been battling and plateauing for 6 weeks, finally losing an eighth of a pound after almost a month.

    It is a rough ride and I want nothing more to get under 300 by the end of the year.
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Forgot to update monday.. was at 216.9. I am going on vacation for the 4th of July weekend so we shall see how that goes. Hoping to not come back having gained too much. I will have a guest gym pass to use at least to try and stay on track haha.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Close to sub 200

    Awesome progress

    Well done that man
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Made it through vacation unscathed.. gave my body a day or two to adjust once I got back scale said 215.7 this AM. Was able to get at least one workout in on vacation and did a lot of walking. Happy I still lost a bit, and didn't gain.
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    MalkinMagic71 wrote: »
    Made it through vacation unscathed.. gave my body a day or two to adjust once I got back scale said 215.7 this AM. Was able to get at least one workout in on vacation and did a lot of walking. Happy I still lost a bit, and didn't gain.

    Amazing progress! Congratulations
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    213.7 today.
  • st476
    st476 Posts: 357 Member
    You know the healthy minimum for men is 1500 calories? Other than that, good job and good luck :smile:
  • MichaelaSheppard
    MichaelaSheppard Posts: 96 Member
    Just wanted to say a huge WELL DONE
  • MikeBrund77
    MikeBrund77 Posts: 42 Member
    WOW what an inspiration you are!
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    st476 wrote: »
    You know the healthy minimum for men is 1500 calories? Other than that, good job and good luck :smile:

    Yes I'm aware. :smile: There are some days I eat above that, some days I eat below. It just depends. I've found what works for me without being starved. I've been slowly upping my calories as I get closer to where I want to be. I'm never hungry though.
  • leslienicole318
    leslienicole318 Posts: 86 Member
    edited July 2016
    I just read your entire thread!! You're doing AMAZING! I have about 28-33 pounds to lose and you're inspiring me to get my booty moving more! I friend requested you :smile:
  • JennaLynDuncan
    JennaLynDuncan Posts: 12 Member
    Seriously, Congrats. I've been trying to lose weight for years and sometimes it is just easier to say screw it and stop dieting. Your weight loss journey is very inspiring.
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    209.3 as of this morning. Going to dial back the exercise or start upping my calories. Losing too fast. I've been working out alot more...so going to dial back a bit. I'm actually pretty happy where I'm at. Trying to give myself some cushion as I want to start building some muscle and tone up a bit which I know I will have to eat a bit more and start lifting a little heavier so I expect to put a few lbs back on.
  • GW4321
    GW4321 Posts: 523 Member
    I’ve followed your journey for a few months now and just wanted to say congratulations on your continued weight loss success.
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    207 this morning.
  • tthoma5201
    tthoma5201 Posts: 63 Member
    You are kicking butt! Awesome!!
  • heartofplastic
    heartofplastic Posts: 68 Member
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember reading in one of your posts that you eat pizza every day. Have you thought about eating more clean meals? I think what you eat is more important than a calorie deficit for your overall health. Maybe it'd help with the blood pressure too? (I'm not an expert, just a thought I had)

    Good luck! :)
  • Nyappykim
    Nyappykim Posts: 57 Member
    You are so close! Amazing! :smiley:
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    heartofplastic wrote: »
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember reading in one of your posts that you eat pizza every day. Have you thought about eating more clean meals? I think what you eat is more important than a calorie deficit for your overall health. Maybe it'd help with the blood pressure too? (I'm not an expert, just a thought I had)

    Good luck! :)


    Ok then you're wrong

    What is important to weight loss is calories

    What is important to overall health is ensuring you have a wide range of foods, hit your protein and fats minimum, get a wide spread of micronutrients but not necessarily "eating clean" which is an undefinable approach

    No reason if you've hit your nutritional requirements you can't eat pizza or ice cream daily
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    MalkinMagic71 wrote: »
    203.6 today... some weeks i swear i think i eat worse than normal but still lose more than I thought I would. Still kicking *kitten* in the gym which probably helps, but 200 is in my sites haha.

    Reads title

    Grins widely
  • mnvicke
    mnvicke Posts: 103 Member
    Wow - I'm just trying to wrap my brain around the fact that you've lost right around 184.4 lbs. in just under 11 months! I am so impressed / inspired / proud / happy for you!!!! You are such an inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing journey with us all!!!
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Forgot to update last week...anyhow 201.4 today. Getting to under 200 within the next few weeks.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    edited September 2016
    Getting control of your own body can be an invigorating experience. Keep it up man you are doing great. Later on your weightloss is likely going to slow down but don't let that disuade you. Eventually when you are out of that morbid obesity danger zone might even think about slowly upping your daily intake heading towards sustainability.

    I'd echo the concerns of others that 1200 calories at your size is exceedingly low and you probably shouldn't try to sustain that for long.
  • xvolution
    xvolution Posts: 721 Member
    edited September 2016
    When I started the path to being healthy, I maxed out at 376 pounds. After 7 months of work I recently broke the 300 mark [at 298 currently]. If I can do it, then so can you.

    EDIT: That's what I get for only reading the first page. Congrats on losing so much already.
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    Getting control of your own body can be an invigorating experience. Keep it up man you are doing great. Later on your weightloss is likely going to slow down but don't let that disuade you. Eventually when you are out of that morbid obesity danger zone might even think about slowly upping your daily intake heading towards sustainability.

    I'd echo the concerns of others that 1200 calories at your size is exceedingly low and you probably shouldn't try to sustain that for long.

    @Aaron_K123

    You must have only read the first page haha :smile: I eat well above 1200 now. I only did that at the very beginning under doctor supervision. I'm down to 201 now and looking to break the 200 mark in the next few weeks.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    edited September 2016
    MalkinMagic71 wrote: »
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    Getting control of your own body can be an invigorating experience. Keep it up man you are doing great. Later on your weightloss is likely going to slow down but don't let that disuade you. Eventually when you are out of that morbid obesity danger zone might even think about slowly upping your daily intake heading towards sustainability.

    I'd echo the concerns of others that 1200 calories at your size is exceedingly low and you probably shouldn't try to sustain that for long.

    @Aaron_K123

    You must have only read the first page haha :smile: I eat well above 1200 now. I only did that at the very beginning under doctor supervision. I'm down to 201 now and looking to break the 200 mark in the next few weeks.

    Hah yeah you are right, didnt check the date of the original post. Awesome that you are still here and active after a year and sounds like you are doing it right then, quite the accomplishment congratulations on getting your life back.
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    MalkinMagic71 wrote: »
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    Getting control of your own body can be an invigorating experience. Keep it up man you are doing great. Later on your weightloss is likely going to slow down but don't let that disuade you. Eventually when you are out of that morbid obesity danger zone might even think about slowly upping your daily intake heading towards sustainability.

    I'd echo the concerns of others that 1200 calories at your size is exceedingly low and you probably shouldn't try to sustain that for long.

    @Aaron_K123

    You must have only read the first page haha :smile: I eat well above 1200 now. I only did that at the very beginning under doctor supervision. I'm down to 201 now and looking to break the 200 mark in the next few weeks.

    Hah yeah you are right, didnt check the date of the original post. Awesome that you are still here and active after a year and sounds like you are doing it right then, quite the accomplishment congratulations on getting your life back.

    Thank you!
  • LynnBBQ72
    LynnBBQ72 Posts: 151 Member
    I just wanted to thank you for keeping this thread going with updates. I see soooo many people on MFP with a lot more weight to lose that I need to, and they just disappear. I assume they gave up. But so see someone with such a huge goal, and you stuck with it, and kept us updated, this is just awesome! It gives me hope that I can stick with it to lose my 50 to 70 lbs. Thank you for inspiring me (and a whole bunch of other people)!

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