Working towards a goal....getting below 300

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  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    edited September 2016
    MalkinMagic71 wrote: »
    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!

    lol christ, you should have changed your profile pic earlier...that would have clued me in. You look great man. Your doctor must be blown away.
  • jayv85
    jayv85 Posts: 142 Member
    This is so awesome to read! I only have about 20 to lose and these types of stories make me realize that it's not such a difficult journey
  • RandiNoelle
    RandiNoelle Posts: 374 Member
    You're incredible! So inspiring!
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Thanks all for the kind words! I'm humbled I can be an inspiration to others.
  • haviegirl
    haviegirl Posts: 230 Member
    This thread is so cool.
  • nefudaboss
    nefudaboss Posts: 69 Member
    Raise calories back passed maintenence at least 2 times a week if you going to go that low on calories is not really necessary just cutting the calories 500-800 daily youd drop super weight just if you keep it at 1200 and your metabolism adapts you won't be able to lower it any further to drop weight if you get stuck.

    But make sure you weight lifting itll make sure you only losing fat not muscle and if you go slower the skin will tighten up as you drop
  • daniip_la
    daniip_la Posts: 678 Member
    nefudaboss wrote: »
    Raise calories back passed maintenence at least 2 times a week if you going to go that low on calories is not really necessary just cutting the calories 500-800 daily youd drop super weight just if you keep it at 1200 and your metabolism adapts you won't be able to lower it any further to drop weight if you get stuck.

    But make sure you weight lifting itll make sure you only losing fat not muscle and if you go slower the skin will tighten up as you drop

    Keep reading the thread. It's changed since the first page.
  • 13thGeneral
    13thGeneral Posts: 24 Member
    Congratulations! That's a great achievement you've accomplished, for your life & health.

    I am trying to get below 200 myself, and there are some days it gets difficult to keep motivated; stories like yours help.

    Also, i suspect my digital scale isn't 100% reliable, because sometimes it'll show me two vastly different weights within a short time - I weigh myself three times to be certain, and occasionally one of the readings will be way off. Perhaps it's time to try a new one.
  • afatpersonwholikesfood
    afatpersonwholikesfood Posts: 577 Member
    MalkinMagic71 wrote: »
    Officially am under 200 as of yesterday. Doctors office scale said I was 199. I weighed myself when I got home and was at 199.2..so I will take it, and am glad my scale isn't way off what the doctors says since I've been going by that for so long. I wish I could go back and edit my original post so people would know I'm not still where I started without reading the whole thread haha.

    Grats!!!!!!!! I haven't commented in this thread before, but I had lurked through and was waiting for this update. :) Can you believe you're where you're at yet? It took me a little bit of time mentally for it to sink in that I was under 200.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    edited September 2016
    MalkinMagic71 wrote: »
    Officially am under 200 as of yesterday. Doctors office scale said I was 199. I weighed myself when I got home and was at 199.2..so I will take it, and am glad my scale isn't way off what the doctors says since I've been going by that for so long. I wish I could go back and edit my original post so people would know I'm not still where I started without reading the whole thread haha.

    You could ask a moderator to update your OP. Let them know what you'd like them to add.
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Haven't updated in a couple weeks but still trending downward...194.3 this AM.
  • GW4321
    GW4321 Posts: 523 Member
    edited September 2016
    MalkinMagic71 wrote: »
    Haven't updated in a couple weeks but still trending downward...194.3 this AM.

    Outstanding progress! Great job.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    MalkinMagic71 wrote: »
    Haven't updated in a couple weeks but still trending downward...194.3 this AM.

    @MalkinMagic71 Hard to imagine what losing 100+ pounds must feel like. I picture trying to walk around with a 100 pound backpack on and then stripping it off at the end of the day. I mean obviously you don't lose 100 pounds overnight so your body is constantly adjusting to your new weight but still, it must feel so different to even just walk around or go up some stairs.

    Can you still remember what it felt like to walk at 300+ pounds to be able to compare that to now?
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    MalkinMagic71 wrote: »
    Haven't updated in a couple weeks but still trending downward...194.3 this AM.

    @MalkinMagic71 Hard to imagine what losing 100+ pounds must feel like. I picture trying to walk around with a 100 pound backpack on and then stripping it off at the end of the day. I mean obviously you don't lose 100 pounds overnight so your body is constantly adjusting to your new weight but still, it must feel so different to even just walk around or go up some stairs.

    Can you still remember what it felt like to walk at 300+ pounds to be able to compare that to now?

    @Aaron_K123

    You know I still can imagine what it used to feel like to carry all that extra weight. I think that is what motivates me to continue to do what I do. I remember what it was like to not be able to walk up a flight of stairs without being winded, or walk more than a couple blocks without needing to sit down and catch my breath. I remember being on vacation with my wife and not being able to do all the things we wanted to do because I wasn't physically able to walk long distances or anything like that.

    I do 15-18 miles on the bike now almost every day. I always want to be moving and active where as before all I wanted to do is sit on my butt all day. It bothers me when I don't get my daily workout in.

    So I guess I can still remember what it was like, how much it sucked, and how much it impacted my life and my family's life.. and that is what drives me to keep doing what I'm doing every single day no matter what. I never want to go back to being that person again.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    MalkinMagic71 wrote: »
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    MalkinMagic71 wrote: »
    Haven't updated in a couple weeks but still trending downward...194.3 this AM.

    @MalkinMagic71 Hard to imagine what losing 100+ pounds must feel like. I picture trying to walk around with a 100 pound backpack on and then stripping it off at the end of the day. I mean obviously you don't lose 100 pounds overnight so your body is constantly adjusting to your new weight but still, it must feel so different to even just walk around or go up some stairs.

    Can you still remember what it felt like to walk at 300+ pounds to be able to compare that to now?

    @Aaron_K123

    You know I still can imagine what it used to feel like to carry all that extra weight. I think that is what motivates me to continue to do what I do. I remember what it was like to not be able to walk up a flight of stairs without being winded, or walk more than a couple blocks without needing to sit down and catch my breath. I remember being on vacation with my wife and not being able to do all the things we wanted to do because I wasn't physically able to walk long distances or anything like that.

    I do 15-18 miles on the bike now almost every day. I always want to be moving and active where as before all I wanted to do is sit on my butt all day. It bothers me when I don't get my daily workout in.

    So I guess I can still remember what it was like, how much it sucked, and how much it impacted my life and my family's life.. and that is what drives me to keep doing what I'm doing every single day no matter what. I never want to go back to being that person again.

    Awesome man, I think you've got this and you are going to be one that never goes back. If exercise becomes a part of your life chances are you are going to get lean and stay lean.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    Great job and a good read.
    Quick question. Do you find giving updates helped your motivation? I've gone from ~325 to 308 in a month and am wondering if starting a thread like this would help. Not really a social media person, but thinking about it.
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    grmckenzie wrote: »
    Great job and a good read.
    Quick question. Do you find giving updates helped your motivation? I've gone from ~325 to 308 in a month and am wondering if starting a thread like this would help. Not really a social media person, but thinking about it.

    I think it held me accountable in some way. It's hard to say.. guess it would depend on the person. I did it more to hopefully show other people that it could be done and to not give up.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Dude! :bigsmile:
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    I'm on the first page...and I'm still in

    Inspirational
  • Ajpk0709
    Ajpk0709 Posts: 13 Member
    Great Job on continuing your journey and thank you for sharing with all of us !! You are a great motivation !!
  • adamyovanovich
    adamyovanovich Posts: 163 Member
    @MalkinMagic71 Did you ever get "stuck". I started at 360 in May, and ive lost 52 pounds now and feel like ive crushed my goals. But it seems like this month i have been struggling to lose at all, ive been stuck for like 20 or more days now. How did you push though?
  • MommaLovesToLoseIt
    MommaLovesToLoseIt Posts: 271 Member
    I'm wondering if you have a recent update? You have done amazingly well!
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,647 Member
    Holy cow. I was around for this thread but I don't remember it. You accepting friends @MalkinMagic71 ?
  • re_reda
    re_reda Posts: 1 Member
    Great Job. I am a new member to the application and you are soooo inspiring , were you following up with a doctor or you did it by your own ? was myfitnesspal of a good help to you ?
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »
    Holy cow. I was around for this thread but I don't remember it. You accepting friends @MalkinMagic71 ?

    @PaulaWallaDingDong. Sure.
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    re_reda wrote: »
    Great Job. I am a new member to the application and you are soooo inspiring , were you following up with a doctor or you did it by your own ? was myfitnesspal of a good help to you ?

    My doctor kind of kick started me, but most of this was on my own. Mfp app and motivation to not want to be dead in 5 years is what drove me to get to where in at.
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