What weight loss tips works 4 u?

JoanneSpringberg
JoanneSpringberg Posts: 1 Member
edited November 17 in Health and Weight Loss
I've been dieting since Nov 2nd 2016. My goal is to lose 100 lbs in a year or close to that. So far I have lost 38 lbs. I want to lose it faster. Any tips or tricks? I'm51 and a brittle diabetic on an insulin pump. Starting weight was 266 and I'm down to 228 now.

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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Slow weight loss is more likely to stay off than fast weight loss (that was likely due to overly restrictive calories or food choices)
  • YogaBookLady37
    YogaBookLady37 Posts: 34 Member
    That is great progress! Slow and steady wins the race-you are making a lifestyle change, not dieting. That is the best thing you can do. If you view what you are doing as "dieting" and have an endpoint, when you reach that you will just regress. Keep up the good work!
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    What has worked for me is accepting that I'm in this for life, if not, I'll regain as always before - so "fast" is out. Calorie deficit over time = weight loss. Optimal calorie deficit = optimal weight loss. Superficial tips and tricks are out too. Instead, it's lifestyle change, not in the sense of a diet, but a major overhaul of habits, attitudes and food environment.
  • TheAlexMarkov
    TheAlexMarkov Posts: 23 Member
    Hi Joanne,
    I would highly recommend that you research ketogenic diets - I have used it in the past, and have seen amazing results from clients.

    Resources: few of the top researchers and practioners are:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05aWUZ5Dn5k
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEXUfuVjxGI

    Hope this helps,
    Alex
  • kksmom1789
    kksmom1789 Posts: 281 Member
    Thats amazing progress I started on Nov 1, 2016 and I have only lost 21lbs. I also agree that this is a lifestyle change I can never not count calories again or I will binge binge binge and eat way too many calories
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    Tips:
    -use a good scale to weigh all solid and semi solid food.
    -use cups/spoons for liquids only.
    -log everything that you consume, always.
    -double check database entires against food packaging and USDA data.

    I've done these (no keto!) and have lost 100lbs so far.

    You can do it! Don't aim to lose more than 2lbs per week and readjust your calorie goal as you lose weight.
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