!Need help! 100lbs

lukep2016
lukep2016 Posts: 4 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi there I currently weigh 286 lbs I am going to the gym 5 days a week doing weight training I would like loose around 80-100 lbs but unsure of the best way to do as I would like to be atyour goal weight within 12 months. I keep trying diet plans but never seem work or its food I cannot afford e.g. steak 3-4 times a week fresh fish ect any got any any tips I have been fighting my weight for years now and I have Been going to the gym for around 12 months I can see muscle coming and my weight that I am lifting is increasing dramatically. Any ideas thanks

Replies

  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Eat in a calorie deficit. Log all your foods accurately, including using a food scale if need be. A year might be a stretch, but you should still lose a great deal of weight.
  • courtneyfabulous
    courtneyfabulous Posts: 1,863 Member
    The beauty of myfitnesspal is you can eat whatever you want, just keep your calories within your daily calorie goal. Just use the app as it is designed to be used! Input your stats & goals and then start measuring & weighing & logging all your food. You'll quickly learn to adjust your portions or eating habits so that you stay within your calories, most likely without having to drastically change your diet.

    The only perimeter for food is I would encourage you to get enough protein since it is important for preserving muscle while in a caloric deficit and especially since you're lifting weights. Whey protein powder is an affordable convenient safe way to get in more protein. It's especially great post workout. It's a lot cheaper than steak and also more quickly digested & utilized by your body.
  • Vegplotter
    Vegplotter Posts: 265 Member
    Anyone can lose weight if they log the big three regularly. (I'd advise daily logging)
    • Calories
    • Activity
    • Weight
    Just eat whatever you are used to eating, but less of it. You will find protein is nice and filling but eggs, pulses and chicken just as good (and cheaper) than steak.
    Try to incorporate walking, cycling or other non-gym activity into your everyday normal life (it's easier to keep them going)
    As time goes by you'll find your appetite will change.
    Try and avoid any food with the words, 'low fat, low salt, or low sugar' on the label - they are almost all a con. In fact try and avoid foods with any labels on them, or which come in boxes. Eating fresh food and cooking for yourself and your family is certainly one of my secrets of success.
    Good luck!
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    You are in luck. In a year you could lose the weight you want to! The only thing you need is a calorie deficit. Set your MFP up with your current weight, your weight loss goal (as you are significantly overweight go for 2lbs/week) and then just eat whatever you fancy whilst staying at your goal.

    The crucial part is to weigh all food on a set of scales and log them accurately and consistently.

Categories