lose 200lbs in less then a year ?
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Hi BJ,
October of last year I was in the same situation as you. However I weighed 543 pounds and basically other than caring for myself at home I really never left. I wanted Gastric Bypass but even that was a LONG shot between my health and insurance. I did move forward with a Doctor but my post is not about GB. In doing so they wanted me to go on a six month diet first. On the four hour drive home that literally was killing me due to my size I decided I had to either lose weight not to die on the operating table or lose weight not to die in my home. I went to my family Doctor and I knew he had no answers but I asked to come see him every month so he could document it and so I would feel like I was accountable. My first visit I didn't realize the impact that would have on me. To shorten this story I started on a 2000 calorie diet a day and over time I got down to 1500 calories over the year. I worked hard to make food exactly like I was use to eating but less calories. The internet is full of successful recipes. At first all I could do was manage hand exercises. Slowly I got to where I could walk 200 steps and stand during an exercise. In June after watching a program My 600 LB life and watching a man on a bicycle my size work so hard I joined a gym. It was hardest thing I ever did. It was the most rewarding as the people there obviously knew I wasn't there to tone and the support was amazing. By October of this year I had dropped 150 pounds. I could drive, go out in public, eat in a restuarant and make my four hour trip to the bariatric doctor. I don't know if 200 pounds is possible but I know for me at 55 years old and woman dealing with hormone issues I managed 150. It wasn't easy but it wasn't as hard as I always felt it would be. I ate healthy, made every calorie count and be as full of food as possible. I know each and every day I may backslide. I hope each day I progress.
I just had the bypass and maybe it will help me more. But the true success or really my pride and self esteem comes from the last year of trying to make sure I lived to see my child live his life. If I never lose another pound I beat the odds today. That is all you can do is take one day at a time. My picture on my profile is there for a reason because when I started I only could see the first step. It was the only one that matters and today the next step is all that matters to.
Good luck I hope you find a place you can adjust and work on things. Feel free to hollar if you ever need a recipe it was really the key to me being happy eating so few calories.
Just to add. I used MFP every day for every calorie and drink of fluids. I used it backwards though! I used it to plan my meals and days, then make a grocery list then followed it. I didn't have enough control to wake up each day and decide what to eat. That decision for me was to close to falling off the wagon. I adjusted MFP each day if my day swayed but I had a plan in hand when I woke up.69 -
Awesome, @jjtweb, simply awesome.2
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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 serve as non-stop reminders that it probably time for another walk.
A dog is a great idea. I got my doggie after finishing treatment for breast cancer. I put on 4 stone during chemo and my joints and my back were so achy all the time. I got out of breath just walking up the stairs and it scared me. I couldn't handle the gym so I got a golden retriever and we do 1-2 hours of walking a day. It's made a massive difference to my emotional and physical health. Even if you don't get a dog... get out there and walk. It's kinder to your joints than running and it is a great mood boost. You can do this. Log your food, stay within your calorie goal and get some walking in every day and you'll see the weight start to shift. Be consistent, be patient and get at it. Much love and wishing you health and happiness xx1 -
My dog will walk so far then he wants to be carried the rest of the way.12
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LearningToFly13 wrote: »
He's a pom poo and he's 3. His front legs dint grow right so he's higher on his back legs then his front.
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Sometimes my dog lays down. I find it I bring a treat and a little water he will go a little further. If not I will only do a lap around the block and drop him back off at the house to do another lap by myself.5
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LearningToFly13 wrote: »
He's a pom poo and he's 3. His front legs dint grow right so he's higher on his back legs then his front.
Ah bless him. I agree with Hydechildcare. Maybe take him for a short walk, drop him at home and carry on by yourself. I'm sure you'll figure it out. Best of luck3 -
It is possible.
I recommend that you seek a doctor's advice because you are trying to lose more than 5% of your total body weight in a year. They'll have a lot more information and advice that will be helpful to you, as well to help you avoid potential problems.3 -
It is possible.
I recommend that you seek a doctor's advice because you are trying to lose more than 5% of your total body weight in a year. They'll have a lot more information and advice that will be helpful to you, as well to help you avoid potential problems.
surely you meant more than 50%? not sure how losing more than 5% in a year would require a doctor's ok!?4 -
Muscleflex79 wrote: »It is possible.
I recommend that you seek a doctor's advice because you are trying to lose more than 5% of your total body weight in a year. They'll have a lot more information and advice that will be helpful to you, as well to help you avoid potential problems.
surely you meant more than 50%? not sure how losing more than 5% in a year would require a doctor's ok!?
Generally speaking, there is a wealth of published medical literature, studies, and literal quotations from real medical doctors that state essentially that you should consult a physician when beginning any weight loss plan.
So you should probably do it.5 -
Muscleflex79 wrote: »It is possible.
I recommend that you seek a doctor's advice because you are trying to lose more than 5% of your total body weight in a year. They'll have a lot more information and advice that will be helpful to you, as well to help you avoid potential problems.
surely you meant more than 50%? not sure how losing more than 5% in a year would require a doctor's ok!?
Generally speaking, there is a wealth of published medical literature, studies, and literal quotations from real medical doctors that state essentially that you should consult a physician when beginning any weight loss plan.
So you should probably do it.
Did you consult the Physician when you put on more than 5% of your body weight?
Generally speaking you dont need doctors for weight loss unless you plan on doing something stupid and dangerous. 5% a year is not anywhere near that level.18 -
He has already said he goes to a doctor regularly to weigh himself, I'm sure this has been discussed with him already.
I've mostly seen advice about clearing exercise programs with your physician, not weight loss itself. Exercise makes more sense, because there may well be physical reasons as to why exercise is a bad idea.
I doubt any physician is going to tell an overweight or obese patient that they shouldn't lose weight. If you're going to do a VLCD, then you need to see a doctor, but otherwise, no.4 -
Sees doctors on a regular basis more then a regular basis (have a illness that causes tumors and what not). (Has 2 tumors on my tyroides alone)0
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