lose 200lbs in less then a year ?
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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.
Two things about this concern me. First of all, you're setting a high goal with a time limit. If losing the weight took two years instead of one, how would that prevent you from training for your race? It'd just be a year later. Would it no longer be worth it?
Second, your statement "its more then likely never going to happen" smacks loudly of self-sabotage. If you honestly and truly think that goal is unreachable, pick a goal you feel more confident about. Don't give yourself excuses to quit.15 -
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So i now know to lay off bread (don't eat it much unless there us nothing else) its not worth the calories.
It's quite nice when you can identify higher calorie foods or drinks you're perfectly happy living without. I was like this with soda - I was drinking maybe 2 med to large fountain sodas a week, really just because they were convenient, not because I enjoyed them all that much. Now I make sure to have alternatives on hand, or just stick with water. Cutting down on calories doesn't always have to be a big struggle!To get a playlist set up to listen to on my walk. Get some hip-hop and icp. Nothing better then it.
I love the last two Run the Jewels albums as walking music. Also last year's A Tribe Called Quest release.0 -
Losing a lot weight in a short amount of time is definitely doable, plenty of examples of this on the internet. What is really MORE important is your ability to maintain the weight loss. If the means to which you lost the weight isn't sustainable during your weight loss and after, statistically speaking you are most likely going to gain the weight back and then some.1
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Keep it going bjcrewe.
We've got your back.
I don't eat much bread, but I do still eat it. It's great for quick energy and it's cheap.
You still have almost a 1000 calories left for dinner. You're doing great.
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You can do whatever you set your mind to do! I have about 100 more pounds ds to lose myself and I am 23 down. You have to remember that even though you want the weight off, it is also important to remain healthy in doing so. Maybe a low carb diet or keto would work wonderfully for you. Also consider cutting sugars out completely and no other beverages beside h20 and maybe a packet of crystal light when you are tired of it. All in all ik you can do it and excited to hear about your results!
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Keep up with the great work. We are here for your support.0
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can I just quickly reiterate....
Rice and beans! rice and beans! rice and beans!!
cheap, nutritious, filling, delicious. did i mention cheap?16 -
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5pm and already over my calories by 250 ugg this is a bad day4
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5pm and already over my calories by 250 ugg this is a bad day
Every day of logging, even days when you go over, is a good source of data. You can look at it when you feel ready of think of changes you could have made to meet your goal. Logging is a huge change for most people and even getting it done is a big deal when you're getting started!
You're doing it! This is just one day of many and it's the big trend that counts, not any individual day.15 -
5pm and already over my calories by 250 ugg this is a bad day
It happens to all of us, don't worry. One day won't derail your progress. Just get back to your goal tomorrow.
High-volume foods will really help you while you adjust to your calorie deficit. Fresh fruit and vegetables, especially. There are many delicious ways to prepare vegetables, so start checking out some recipes and playing in the kitchen!
Here are some ideas for you:
https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/the-40-best-low-calorie-foods.html1 -
Maybe i should listen to everyone and leave the calories where there where and not have lowered them.9
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Maybe i should listen to everyone and leave the calories where there where and not have lowered them.
It does make the adjustment of eating less easier, and your calories lower as you lose weight. Right now you are just learning how many calories are actually in the food you eat. In a few weeks you'll be able to look at food and make a close guess as to what's in everything.6 -
I've lost more than that (240 total), and it took a lot longer than a year. My advice is to make small, sustainable changes. You didn't get to your weight overnight, and you won't lose it overnight either. If you can't maintain the changes that you need to make to lose the weight, what's the point?
So, how about a change a week? Start with logging everything, then maybe Drink more water, cut out soda, make healthier choices, increase fruits and veg, then move more.
I do remember how everything hurt at 387. The small changes started the weight coming off...parking a little further, taking the stairs or walking a bit, that kind of stuff, until I moved on to swimming. (Swimming is much easier on your joints than a lot of activities. You can work on range of motion or even water aerobics if you aren't into swimming.) Find an activity you love, and do it.
Reward yourself for doing well (oh and hey, not with food either). Celebrate milestones. Set smaller goals and then celebrate them.
The biggest thing is that you can't give up. You may screw up along the way (I sure did)....forgive yourself, move on, and get back to it.
Lastly, consult a medical professional. You never know what insight they may be able to give you, but you want to make sure your health is the best it can be. Good luck. If I can do it, anyone can.16 -
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Maybe i should listen to everyone and leave the calories where there where and not have lowered them.
Although I agree that a higher calorie goal will probably be more doable, for now, it might be helpful to remember that you have room to go over your goal and still be in a deficit - I consider even a day at maintenance a win, because unlike the last several years, I was not gaining weight. And even days at a surplus can be balanced out. You're in this for the long haul!10 -
brookielaw wrote: »I've lost more than that (240 total), and it took a lot longer than a year. My advice is to make small, sustainable changes. You didn't get to your weight overnight, and you won't lose it overnight either. If you can't maintain the changes that you need to make to lose the weight, what's the point?
So, how about a change a week? Start with logging everything, then maybe Drink more water, cut out soda, make healthier choices, increase fruits and veg, then move more.
I do remember how everything hurt at 387. The small changes started the weight coming off...parking a little further, taking the stairs or walking a bit, that kind of stuff, until I moved on to swimming. (Swimming is much easier on your joints than a lot of activities. You can work on range of motion or even water aerobics if you aren't into swimming.) Find an activity you love, and do it.
Reward yourself for doing well (oh and hey, not with food either). Celebrate milestones. Set smaller goals and then celebrate them.
The biggest thing is that you can't give up. You may screw up along the way (I sure did)....forgive yourself, move on, and get back to it.
Lastly, consult a medical professional. You never know what insight they may be able to give you, but you want to make sure your health is the best it can be. Good luck. If I can do it, anyone can.
Congratulations...
quite an accomplishment
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So i read that if you take your weight and times it by 10 that's how many calories you burn a day going about normal day. Is there any truth to this?0
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So i read that if you take your weight and times it by 10 that's how many calories you burn a day going about normal day. Is there any truth to this?
roughly. If you're mostly sedentary though this wouldn't apply. For an average person of average activity, the 10 times rule is fine. But for people at the extremes (either end) of either weight or activity, it falls apart.3 -
So i read that if you take your weight and times it by 10 that's how many calories you burn a day going about normal day. Is there any truth to this?
roughly. If you're mostly sedentary though this wouldn't apply. For an average person of average activity, the 10 times rule is fine. But for people at the extremes (either end) of either weight or activity, it falls apart.
Though as much it dint seem like it would apply in my state.
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Mfp takes your weight into consideration when you add exercise. The larger you are the more calories you will use when doing exercise and everyday activities. As you lose weight you'll notice you have to work harder and longer to lose the same amount of calories you did when you weighed more. 2
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So i read that if you take your weight and times it by 10 that's how many calories you burn a day going about normal day. Is there any truth to this?
roughly. If you're mostly sedentary though this wouldn't apply. For an average person of average activity, the 10 times rule is fine. But for people at the extremes (either end) of either weight or activity, it falls apart.
Though as much it dint seem like it would apply in my state.
sorry to disappoint. But your TDEE (calories burned just by living) is still going to be quite high. You can probably safely eat a good 2500 or 3000+ calories a day and still be in deficit, and thus lose weight.
Especially if you start moving more often.5 -
So far today is a good day.34
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There are a lot of calculators out there to help determine your calories burned, but I found this website to be the most helpful: https://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/how-to-estimate-maintenance-caloric-intake.html/
It recommends a 10 multiplier for women and 11 for men to determine resting calorie burn, then walks through figuring out maintenance. It does assume an hour of intentional exercise, but I found the numbers still work out if you start on the low end of their recommended multipliers. Whatever number you start with, you'll want to track your actual results (calories consumed, weight, rough extra exercise calories) and adjust to fit. I now use a 10.75 multiplier because my resting calorie burn is unusually high for a woman, for example.0 -
I started at 351 and understand the full body pain you are experiencing. This is what i would do in your position:
1. talk to your medical doctor (even if they are worthless) see if you can get blood work done to check for thyroid/diabetes.
3. Everyday just stand and walk in place for the 15 minutes. Even if its only once a day. Then the next week do it 2x a day or even 3x a day if you feel able.
4. Set short walking goals outside i.e.. from the door to the mailbox/post/tree/fence and go back and forth from point A to point B. If you can only do it once then only do it once a day. But each week you want to increase the distance just a little.
5. Anytime you are in pain -stop, mentally reevaluate your body and ask what kind of pain is it? Is it sharp shooting pain then stop. If you are having some muscle pain then see if you can keep going. If it hurts to breath, take a minute to see if your breathing gets better (also notify your doctor)... IF you just flat out are getting mad and don't want to do it then keep going.
6. If you get frustrated and cry-keep going
6. If you can afford it, get an IIFYM coach-I did, and its helped me 12 weeks of personalized help for my size I believe $147. Im eating 2675 calories right now 260 grams carbs/115g Fat/ 150g protein and Im pretty sedentary. I don't go off MFP because it says I should eat 1800 but that is far too few calories and would cause me to plateau in my weight loss VERY fast.
7. You don't want to plateau you will get discouraged and will quit. I would assume you are eating close to 3000 calories a day with 6000 calorie splurge days because I used too without knowing it. Its EASY to do.
8. Use MFP to track your weight (logged after your Dr. appts.) and use a measuring tape to measure your chest, waist, hips (have a friend/family help you) and measure weekly on the same day every week at the same time of day. best before breakfast.
9. Now, the biggest this is that you said you want to lose it FAST, well with us bigger peeps losing weight fast is awesome but if we lose it too fast we will have sagging skin and a skin apron. So, i promise, you will lose the weight fast at first because your changes increase in activity and decrease in calories eating changes will be very dramatic.
10. I bet you could eat 2800-3000 calories a day and lose weight, add me as a friend and I'll see if I can give you some suggestions and you can see what I eat daily in my journal. Unless someone has been morbidly obese they just don't know where to begin.
11. Go slow, and you'll see results fast.
12. Drink a gallon of water a day if you can and stop any carbonated beverages immediately-youll lose weight with just doing that. Good luck!7 -
Just as a guide I weigh 264 and my BBMR is 1976 and my TDEE is 2700 approx
I am eating a steady 2000 a day and losing 2.6lbs per week on average for last 10 weeks
So you should be able to drop weight quite easily on 2800 or something especially if you start moving a bit more
we're all rooting for you!2
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