lose 200lbs in less then a year ?
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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 you
Scale's been sent. You didn't tell me you were in Newfoundland, dude! Hilarious.
You owe me either $60 or 60 lbs in 6 months. Your choice.
Now go get it, bruh.75 -
ProdigiousDigit wrote: »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 you
Scale's been sent. You didn't tell me you were in Newfoundland, dude! Hilarious.
You owe me either $60 or 60 lbs in 6 months. Your choice.
Now go get it, bruh.
Though i said that somewhere but maybe i didn't. Hoping for more then 60lbs in in 6 months but if i can only get to 60 ill still be happy.
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Yes it is possible. I went from 400 to 200 in about a year. After gaining a lot back I'm on the right track again.6
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I have 200 to lose- I’m giving myself 2 years. I have lived a sedentary life for over two years. My issue is literally being so out of shape that I am limited to what exercise I can do. Is starting with nutrition first ok? Then adding exercise as I can tolerate it ok?12
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I would up your calories closer to 3500 then gradually lower them as you lose weight.
Watch your sodium. Keep it under 2500 mg per day initially and then lower it until you are under 2000 mg per day.
Get checked for metabolic disorders like thyroid and diabetes.
Good Luck!
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good on you @bjcrewe - I will be watching your thread with interest. You will have the best support system here at MFP if you need it, keep chipping away at your goals, start slowly but surely, but most importantly BELIEVE IN YOURSELF - there are many people here who are testament to what hard work and self dedication can do. Always know you have a virtual cheer-leading squad right here 5
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ProdigiousDigit wrote: »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 you
Scale's been sent. You didn't tell me you were in Newfoundland, dude! Hilarious.
You owe me either $60 or 60 lbs in 6 months. Your choice.
Now go get it, bruh.
Wow a newfie ! I'm a caper so not too far away. Keep up the good work.4 -
Just back from a 15 min walk. i know it ant much but seeing the most i ever walk is from my sofa to my fridge i say yay me. Whoop whoop
you're doing it dude!
take it from me, 10 weeks ago I couldn't climb a set of stairs or walk more than 5 minutes
Now I can walk 90 minutes at decent pace no problem. With good fuel in your system you will make great progress, just add a minute or two to each walk and you'll make progress all the time.
BIG TIP: get some 'second skin' under shorts made from Lycra, Spandex or something. These prevent chafing.
Also make sure your socks fit properly, you'll easily get blisters from walking if your socks shift around inside your shoes (blisters will stop your progress). Also make sure your shoes are well fitted and tied up. This is advice from my own experience of being a 300lb couch potato who never walked.
all the very best man
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well done for taking this on!
You don't need a scale to start off with. Get a ball of string, wrap it around your middle, get a sharpie and draw on it where they meet. Cut the string, and keep it safe. Then once a month wrap it around you again and mark the difference. As long as you are getting smaller and fitter who cares about the numbers, right?
And take that dog out... 24 -
I have 200 to lose- I’m giving myself 2 years. I have lived a sedentary life for over two years. My issue is literally being so out of shape that I am limited to what exercise I can do. Is starting with nutrition first ok? Then adding exercise as I can tolerate it ok?
@kdoy1970 : Yes, it's fine to start with nutrition and move on to exercise when you're ready. No rush, just take one step at a time. And you might want to start your own post to get more responses; this one belongs to bjcrewe. ;-)6 -
Hi I just wanted to say my son started last year at 402. He had been gaining weight since a kid and no matter what, when I was in charge of what he ate he still put on weight despite keeping him low calorie and following all the advice from doctors etc. I then read about the low carb and Keto stuff and Metabolic Syndrome (The Diet Delusion Gary Taubes) I thought this made some sense and especially as I knew just restricting calories didn't seem to work for him. Still he was an adult now and I was no longer in charge and anytime he tried he failed again because he hated not having bread and pasta and rice. Last year however he became type 2 diabetic and he decided to try again. Together we found some great recipes for low carb bread and also managed to find very low to zero carb rice and pasta which meant he felt he could follow a low carb diet and still eat 'normal' food. This, with starting to take some exercise, a little at first and increasing very gradually, has made a total difference to his ability to loose weight and he is now 290. He now trains regularly and feels so very much better. He knows that when he eats carbs he puts on weight and that staying low carb (he now does Keto) he looses weight. He tried recently to follow a more normal calorie diet and it just doesn't work for him, as soon as those carbs go in the weight goes on. So although some people may say not to: I say give low carb or Keto a try. Some people's bodies just can't deal with carbs!! Look at the Diet Doctor web site. It's great and free and you can sign up for the two week challenge and give it a try. They don't charge you at any point to do this and there is lots of information and it's easy to use the site. Good luck.32
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chinatowninchina wrote: »Hi I just wanted to say my son started last year at 402. He had been gaining weight since a kid and no matter what, when I was in charge of what he ate he still put on weight despite keeping him low calorie and following all the advice from doctors etc. I then read about the low carb and Keto stuff and Metabolic Syndrome (The Diet Delusion Gary Taubes) I thought this made some sense and especially as I knew just restricting calories didn't seem to work for him. Still he was an adult now and I was no longer in charge and anytime he tried he failed again because he hated not having bread and pasta and rice. Last year however he became type 2 diabetic and he decided to try again. Together we found some great recipes for low carb bread and also managed to find very low to zero carb rice and pasta which meant he felt he could follow a low carb diet and still eat 'normal' food. This, with starting to take some exercise, a little at first and increasing very gradually, has made a total difference to his ability to loose weight and he is now 290. He now trains regularly and feels so very much better. He knows that when he eats carbs he puts on weight and that staying low carb (he now does Keto) he looses weight. He tried recently to follow a more normal calorie diet and it just doesn't work for him, as soon as those carbs go in the weight goes on. So although some people may say not to: I say give low carb or Keto a try. Some people's bodies just can't deal with carbs!! Look at the Diet Doctor web site. It's great and free and you can sign up for the two week challenge and give it a try. They don't charge you at any point to do this and there is lots of information and it's easy to use the site. Good luck.
I'm glad your son found what worked for him. But there is no reason for the OP to go keto or low carb if he doesn't enjoy eating that way. Also, the Diet Doctor website is a atrocious.23 -
Wow good for you that you are tackling this problem early in life. I waited until I was 59 years old to finalloy lose weight. Great advice here. Be patient and remember that 200 pounds is a great goal but your losses will slow down as time goes by so celebrate every 10 or 20 lbs. You will feel so much better even with 50 pounds off that you won't want to stop. Find a plan you can live with for life rather than expecting to be quickly thin (believe me I tried all the quick weight loss gimicks, they don't work). You want to be able to live with the changes. Take your time and eat at a reasonable deficit so you don't lose too much muscle and walking is a great idea! That's what I did and I'm down 100 lbs.
Being male and young are all great advantages to help you lose quicker and have less loose skin after. No matter what, being thinner is way better than being overweight and you are gonna feel so much more confident and healthy. Keep coming back here for support, this is an amazing group of people and many of them have done what you aspire to do.
Also wanted to mention the Garmin Vivofit2 is the tracker I use and it was less expensive than FitBit. Just a thought since you said you were saving. Good luck my friend and keep posting so we can see your progress.6 -
You can certainly do it. I am back on the wagon after gaining back the 85 lbs I lost about 10 years ago. You've been a huge inspiration for me (and a lot of others) this morning. Keep it up!1
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Just chiming in since you've already had tons of good advice, and some less good.
200 lbs is probably doable, but don't be disappointed if it's only 120 or 90. Also, just to pile on. 2500 is probably too low for you at this time.2 -
Had 500 calories for breakfast. Not easy to eat healthy when you cant afford to buy healthy foods but ill make due with what i can get.15
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Had 500 calories for breakfast. Not easy to eat healthy when you cant afford to buy healthy foods but ill make due with what i can get.
Don't get overly concerned with the "good"/"bad" food nonsense. Eat what you find filling and focus on hitting that calorie mark first. Focus on macros - protein/carbs/fat later.
A tip that really helped me early on in learning the difference between hunger and appetite - drink a glass of water 30 mins prior to meals.20
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