lose 200lbs in less then a year ?

bjcrewe · September 2017

Is it it possable to lose 200 lbs in less thrn a year ?

I am 489lbs i cant stand for more then 15mins without my back killing me, my whole body hurts like all the time.

I know it wont be easy at this point in my life i need to do something or i dont think ill be around much more then a year.

If anyone can give me any tips i would be greatfull.

jordandills · September 2017

At your weight, it's possible. Even if you go a year and lose 100-150, you're better off than you are now at the end of that year. My starting weight was 275 and at the one year mark, I'd lost 111. Plug your stats into your MFP account, set the goal to lose 2lbs a week, and stay under your calorie limit.

Alatariel75 · September 2017

Do you have access to a medical support team through your insurance? You probably qualify for some medically supervised weight loss programs...

bjcrewe · September 2017

Yes i do but doctors around this area are useless. Best they do is tell ya to lose it and thats about it.

lorrpb · September 2017

Set up your stats in MFP and see what it gives you for calories. Get a food scale and weigh and log all your food.

mph323 · September 2017

bjcrewe wrote: »

I am 489lbs i cant stand for more then 15mins without my back killing me, my whole body hurts like all the time.

I know it wont be easy at this point in my life i need to do something or i dont think ill be around much more then a year.

If anyone can give me any tips i would be greatfull.

I'm so sorry you're in so much pain. My tip would be to not set a time limit on weight loss, but to input your numbers here on MFP and stick to the calorie goal. You don't need to exercise to lose weight, just be in a calorie deficit. The hardest part is just getting started, getting past the first hurdles of "what's the use?" mentality. Every pound you lose is one pound closer to a better quality of life for you, so put one foot in front of the other and march forward! I wish you the very best of luck

PaulaWallaDingDong · September 2017

All the love to you for coming here. I wish I had advice for you. I hope someone who has been where you are can come along and help, and that you're able to get your pain under control.

bjcrewe · September 2017

lorrpb wrote: »

Set up your stats in MFP and see what it gives you for calories. Get a food scale and weigh and log all your food.

i changed the calories it seemed high to me, i set it at 2500.

rickiimarieee · September 2017

Wish you the best of luck, it's a journey but you can do it!

fordster99 · September 2017

I have major back issues and i too have experienced a lot of pain standing. I joined a gym and swim which takes pressure off of the back and the the recumbent bike. I don't swim or bike fast but I feel even a little is better than nothing. I am certainly no doctor but I think your body is hurting because of the weight so getting some of it off will help. Work on your diet and remember it's not a race.

aggiepringle6665 · September 2017

Welcome! I agree with what the others have said. Also, do what exercise you can, even if it's just walking a lap around your living room a couple times a day. Get some free weights and start to build some muscle. The more muscle you have, the more you lose. Seek counselling to address the reasons you are in the situation you're r in. Whatever you do for your nutrition, make sure it's something that is sustainable long term. Best wishes to you!
SW 431
CW 367
GW 230

bjcrewe · September 2017

mph323 wrote: »

bjcrewe wrote: »

I am 489lbs i cant stand for more then 15mins without my back killing me, my whole body hurts like all the time.

I know it wont be easy at this point in my life i need to do something or i dont think ill be around much more then a year.

If anyone can give me any tips i would be greatfull.

I'm so sorry you're in so much pain. My tip would be to not set a time limit on weight loss, but to input your numbers here on MFP and stick to the calorie goal. You don't need to exercise to lose weight, just be in a calorie deficit. The hardest part is just getting started, getting past the first hurdles of "what's the use?" mentality. Every pound you lose is one pound closer to a better quality of life for you, so put one foot in front of the other and march forward! I wish you the very best of luck

I know setting a time limit is bad all that. I know it my sound odd but i want to be able to start training for a spartan race next year i know its more then likely never going to happen but its a goal to try to work to all the same.

MegaMooseEsq · September 2017

You just need to start. Look honestly at your diet and see what you can do differently to eat less. Don't give up if you aren't getting the results you want, just work harder. It's easy to get discouraged when you have so far to go, but that's no reason to quit. All you need to lose weight is to eat fewer calories than you use. Good luck!

bjcrewe · September 2017

aggiepringle6665 wrote: »

Welcome! I agree with what the others have said. Also, do what exercise you can, even if it's just walking a lap around your living room a couple times a day. Get some free weights and start to build some muscle. The more muscle you have, the more you lose. Seek counselling to address the reasons you are in the situation your in. Whatever you do for your nutrition, make sure it's something that is sustainable long term. Best wishes to you?
SW 431
CW 367
GW 230

When it comes to exercise i can do a nice bit. It might mean a little extra pain but i can push my self.

fordster99 · September 2017

I wrote on your other thread about losing weight when you are in pain. Start off slow. I can't do most exercises because I have two herniated discs and degenerative disc disease so I am in pain if I stand up too long or sit too long. I joined a gym with a pool and swim about once a week, I also use the recumbent bike. I can't go fast but I figure every moment will help me reach my goals. Even if you cant join a gym, start by maybe walking to the end of your block and back. Do that for a week and then do it twice and so on and so on. Once you start losing the weight, you probably will feel better. And try cutting back on the good you eat. Slow and steady.

ProdigiousDigit · September 2017

You need to take it extremely easy at first. Four years ago I went from 372 (my highest ever) to 308 in about 7 months. In the first month or so, just focus on straightening out your eating habits and maybe start trying to walk a mile or two a day.

Most important thing to remember at the beginning is not to hurt any ligaments or joints that aren't up the the task yet.

You can do this, trust me. Once you set the fat in your body on fire with even a little effort, you'll be burning so many calories you'll feel giddy and your won't be able to STOP moving.

FWIW, I kind of gave up after my girlfriend and I broke up a couple of years ago and I just stopped caring for a while. Then August 1st, I pulled my dusty scale out from under the bed and discovered I was 325. This morning I was 295.

If you don't have a dog, consider getting one (and a FitBit). They're both serve as non-stop reminders that it probably time for another walk.

lynn_glenmont · September 2017

It should be possible at your weight.

But what if we told it wasn't possible? What if absolutely everybody agreed that 100 to 150 pounds was the absolute most you could lose in a year? Don't you think it would still be worth getting started and lose that much, and then continue in the second year to lose more?

There will never be a better time to start losing weight than today (since it's too late to start yesterday).

Best of luck to you.

bjcrewe · September 2017

ProdigiousDigit wrote: »

You need to take it extremely easy at first. Four years ago I went from 372 (my highest ever) to 308 in about 7 months. In the first month or so, just focus on straightening out your eating habits and maybe start trying to walk a mile or two a day.

Most important thing to remember at the beginning is not to hurt any ligaments or joints that aren't up the the task yet.

You can do this, trust me. Once you set the fat in your body on fire with even a little effort, you'll be burning so many calories you'll feel giddy and your won't be able to STOP moving.

FWIW, I kind of gave up after my girlfriend and I broke up a couple of years ago and I just stopped caring for a while. Then August 1st, I pulled my dusty scale out from under the bed and discovered I was 325. This morning I was 295.

If you don't have a dog, consider getting one (and a FitBit). They're both a non-stop reminder that it probably time for another walk.

I am to heave for a scale i needs to go to the hospital to get my weight. I do have a dog but i dont think he will walk far.

amaggio2 · September 2017

I was 440lbs in June, the most I have weighed ever..I started the my fitness pal on July 16th..now, September 26th and I have lost 44lbs. I make sure no matter what, I am under calories, and under sugar..When I get a bit closer to 100lbs lost, then I will work on Carbs/Proteins etc.
You are the only one that can motivate you!...One day, One Victory...Then on to the next day..Keep busy brother, God put us here to live a good life.

bjcrewe · September 2017

fordster99 wrote: »

I wrote on your other thread about losing weight when you are in pain. Start off slow. I can't do most exercises because I have two herniated discs and degenerative disc disease so I am in pain if I stand up too long or sit too long. I joined a gym with a pool and swim about once a week, I also use the recumbent bike. I can't go fast but I figure every moment will help me reach my goals. Even if you cant join a gym, start by maybe walking to the end of your block and back. Do that for a week and then do it twice and so on and so on. Once you start losing the weight, you probably will feel better. And try cutting back on the good you eat. Slow and steady.

I know slow is key and setting a time limit is not good and im more then likely setting my self up to fail.

I know it my sound odd but i want to be able to start training for a spartan race next year if i can lose the weigt . i know its more then likely never going to happen but its a goal to try to work to all the same.

kayeroze · September 2017

I think in your circumstances, you should work with your GP and a dietician (and maybe even a cognitive behavioral therapist if food is an emotional issue) to make sure that you're losing weight safely and effectively. Diet is number one, and then exercising can come after. Just being more active by walking for 10-15 minutes at day will be beneficial. I'm unsure about the 200lbs in a year, but you will be able to lose a significant amount for sure.

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