lose 200lbs in less then a year ?
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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.
https://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-ProMax-Digital-Measure-Caliper/dp/B01EK9CXZ6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1506479731&sr=8-1&keywords=500+lb+digital+scale
Also, my 12 year old black lab was 75 lbs and on arthritis medication two months ago. Three days ago, she weighed in at 65 lbs at the vet and moves (with no meds) like she's 5 again.
No excuses! If you don't have $30 for a scale, send me your address and I'll ship you this one from Amazon.152 -
Congratulations on taking the first step. As a previous poster said don't set a time limit you have to make this a lifelong journey. You also want to do with the right way plug your stats and to mfp follow the program and the weight will come off.
The trick is making its sustainable if you go on some kind of crazy speed *kitten* diet it's not going to work long-term. I lost 80 pounds over 80 months and I've been maintaining about 2:08 for the past year. Based on your weight a realistic goal would be to maybe 2 -3 pounds a week.
Another reason I say you have to make it sustainable in my opinion part of the trick in maintenance is learning how to properly eat and the cause and effect of food. Innocence you're becoming an educated consumer. When I go to the store and I see something I want one of the first things I do I go is it worth it or is it not worth it. And then I look at the calories and I go can they fit in my daily calorie limit if they can I'll get it if it's too much I won't and I'll substitute something else. I have a sweet tooth I love the occasional Wendy's hamburger pizza and a beer on the beach once in awhile.
As far as the Spartan Race great goal but plan on it next year see where you are physically and mentally and see what happens don't limit yourself with a Time. Remember this is a lifelong journey not some kind of9 -
However much you lose, your body will thank you. At this point, losing weight is a means of saving your life. You need to start treating yourself right if you want to keep living.
Using MFP, enter your activity level to sedentary. Then enter it to lose 2lbs a week, which is the max it will allow you to do.
Buy a food scale. You can get one off Amazon if you don't want to go to the store. Use this to weigh your foods. Plan your meals and make sure you are eating the proper amount of calories. Nutrition is crucial to your well being.
Move as much as you can, even if it's just doing arm raises in your chair. Walk around the block if possible. If not, build up your stamina. Each week, try to walk an additional 5 minutes.
You can do it. Stay consistent and stay on track. Best of luck. And keep us updated!!12 -
ProdigiousDigit wrote: »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.
https://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-ProMax-Digital-Measure-Caliper/dp/B01EK9CXZ6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1506479731&sr=8-1&keywords=500+lb+digital+scale
Also, my 12 year old black lab was 75 lbs and on arthritis medication two months ago. Three days ago, she weighed in at 65 lbs at the vet and moves (with no meds) like she's 5 again.
No excuses! If you don't have $30 for a scale, send me your address and I'll ship you this one from Amazon.
I thank you for the offer and no i dont have money to spend on a scale but i would not want to put you out for me.
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Aim to just lose weight. For now, don't put a number to it. You will be better for it.
Down from 330+ to ~225 in a little over a year.31 -
Hey buddy I'm sure with strong determination and our support u will do it. I'm here just like u. Don't wry all u gotta do is give no excuses for there is NO GAIN WITHOUT PAIN. ALL THE BEST6
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I don't know if you can lose 200 lbs in less than a year. It might take longer.
I do know you can lose weight and improve your health and quality of life. If you lost 2 lbs a week you'd be better off at the end of a year.12 -
ProdigiousDigit wrote: »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.
https://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-ProMax-Digital-Measure-Caliper/dp/B01EK9CXZ6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1506479731&sr=8-1&keywords=500+lb+digital+scale
Also, my 12 year old black lab was 75 lbs and on arthritis medication two months ago. Three days ago, she weighed in at 65 lbs at the vet and moves (with no meds) like she's 5 again.
No excuses! If you don't have $30 for a scale, send me your address and I'll ship you this one from Amazon.
I thank you for the offer and no i dont have money to spend on a scale but i would not want to put you out for me.
Don't worry about it, I'm rich (..and single, ladies).
PM me your address, dude. If you're willing to actually get on it every day I'll consider it money well spent.167 -
I remember reading somewhere that it isn't healthy to lose more than two pounds a week. You might want to check with a medical professional just to be certain.13
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I started on April 14th of this year and I am down almost 80 pounds (was 390 pounds to start). So you may not get the full 200 in a year, but you should be well on your way in that time. Definitely suggest talking to your doctor, so they can monitor your progress, particularly if you are going to drastically reduce your caloric intake.
I've been doing 1200 calories a day - lower carbs, higher protein and it seems to be working ok. I did use high protein meal replacement shakes in the beginning, as well (Bariatric Advantage). I drank 2-3 shakes a day and ate one or two meals and/or a snack (depending on where I was with calories). I also make sure to log everything that I eat.
I was exercising for a while (went swimming 3-4 times a week for an hour), but it wasn't making that much of a difference to my weight loss and it was killing my hair and skin so I stopped. Have chronic achilles tendinitis so I can't do a lot of other exercises, so I'm just not doing anything at the moment other than sticking to my daily calorie goals. I don't always make it, but I keep at it.22 -
Don't give up on your goals! You CAN succeed. Concentrate on what you can do right now that will help you reach your goal. One step at a time!1
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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.
I totally believe having goals is a great idea. Several years ago , I used this and lost almost a 100 pounds (I injured myself and couldn't walk for awhile so I used that as an excuse to eat and do whatever I wanted and it just went downhill from there). I have kept some of it off but gained a lot back. I am now back using this program I say this because I had small goals and big goals. I was 298 when I started. I could not walk up stairs without feeling pain and winded. My ultimate goal was to be 150. My small goals changed as I lost weight. My first goal was to be in the 280s and when I accomplished that I went to the 270's and so on and so on. I didn't set time limits. I would feel so good when I got down in the next range. It kept me motivated. Were there days that I failed. Absolutely but I always got up and dusted myself off because I realized I was the only one that can change me and I still feel like that today. I can't blame anyone but myself for my weight and no one else can lose the weight for me. Its hard to get the motivation to get up but if you truly want to change your life you will. I recommend maybe start to work towards a 5k and then go from there with the Spartan being your ultimate goal. Meeting those small goals will help keep you motivated and won't feel like its impossible to get to where you are going.
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My bf is 290 and his is set for 2250 but he is doing it slow and scheduled for 1 pound a week so yours doesn't seem too high.
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ProdigiousDigit wrote: »ProdigiousDigit wrote: »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.
https://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-ProMax-Digital-Measure-Caliper/dp/B01EK9CXZ6/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1506479731&sr=8-1&keywords=500+lb+digital+scale
Also, my 12 year old black lab was 75 lbs and on arthritis medication two months ago. Three days ago, she weighed in at 65 lbs at the vet and moves (with no meds) like she's 5 again.
No excuses! If you don't have $30 for a scale, send me your address and I'll ship you this one from Amazon.
I thank you for the offer and no i dont have money to spend on a scale but i would not want to put you out for me.
Don't worry about it, I'm rich (..and single, ladies).
PM me your address, dude. If you're willing to actually get on it every day I'll consider it money well spent.
I pmed you73 -
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.
I copied what kayeroze had to say hoping you would read it again
I think if you can get some help to find out why you've eaten to the point that you weigh 489 pounds and resolve that issue then you will be running that spartan race before you know it
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I remember reading somewhere that it isn't healthy to lose more than two pounds a week. You might want to check with a medical professional just to be certain.
the majority of people weigh between 200 and 300 pounds, so 2 pounds a week is more or less 1% body weight. For somebody over 400 pounds, 4 pounds a week would also be 1% body weight, and very doable.16 -
The point is to lose weight, get healthy and feel better. instead of focusing on the time just concentrate on losing consistently. As long as you are in deficit you will lose weight. How fast you lose it depends on how dedicated you are. I can remember once I went really low on calories and was running many miles a day and working out. I thought "I am going to crush this". I got physically sick and needed days to recover. I didn't see a dramatic loss either. Find a deficit you can live with and give it time. Just remember if you cheat the scale will tell on you. Do this for you and go after it like you are on a mission. Good Luck6
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For breakfast i had 684 calories I'm not sure if that is good or not but today is the first time I'm been up before noon and ate breakfast. I also have my second load of cloth in wash. Kinda proud of my self130
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For breakfast i had 684 calories I'm not sure if that is good or not but today is the first time I'm been up before noon and ate breakfast. I also have my second load of cloth in wash. Kinda proud of my self
That's great I am a big believer in a "start slow and build on it". I started walking and then went out and ran three miles. I developed such bad knee pain I decided "I can't run". So I decided to play a GPS game (Ingress.com) to relieve boredom. I kind of got into it and started running short distances to play faster. Before I realized it I was running 5 to seven miles a morning and felt great. I can now run half marathons with ease. I slaked off my running a bit and put about twenty pounds on. I have run 13 miles since Monday and am losing weight again, three and a half pounds in three days.6
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