Road to model body
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AnnesAnOldMan wrote: »Ah didn't think of it that way.. someone pushing themselves into an unhealthy relationship with diet and exercise. Wouldn't want to encourage that. Thanks for your input! I honestly don't know enough about how weight-loss works to have an opinion on his 30lb goal, I just figured it was a goal to kickstart an ambition to workout and eat better. Shouldn't assume though..
A realistic goal for weight loss in a single month is 4lb.
Here's how it works:
1lb of fat is equivalent to 3500 calories.
That means that to lose 1lb of fat, you need to eat 3500 calories less than your body needs.
To lose 1lb of fat per day, you would need to undereat by 3500 calories every day.
Most men need about 2500 calories per day. So in order to undereat by 3500 calories per day the OP would need to eat... -1000 calories.
Do you see why there might be a tiny problem with this?
Even if the OP is just a troll or an advertiser, he's encouraging other people to think that this rate of loss is physically possible and even desirable. And there's a huge problem with that, especially at this time of year when the forums are full of people who, like yourself, don't know much about how weight loss actually works.5 -
guys you talk alot :P just wait for a month8
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Please post a similar pic as your before pictures but holding something with today's date on it. It'll remove all doubt when the time comes in a month.8
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OP...have you actually done the math on this? This is mathematically impossible...5 -
I think he’s got this.3
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In for the 1 month update1
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AnnesAnOldMan wrote: »AnnesAnOldMan wrote: »I'm excited to see the change! I've found fasting once or twice a week (just liquids or one small meal at night) can really help.
Everyone's different, I think it's more realistic to focus on inches lost or muscle gained rather than weight on a scale.
I like your BIG goal. ...whether it's reachable or not. I think pushing yourself for a month is a great start!
Unfortunately some people push themselves for a month into passing out, exercise injuries, and binge restrict cycles because they don't understand how weight loss works and think reaching an impossible goal is some kind of test of their worthiness, but sure.
OP, literally no one ever got a "model body" in one month. If you are really serious about your goal, you should be willing to put in the work and time.
Ah didn't think of it that way.. someone pushing themselves into an unhealthy relationship with diet and exercise. Wouldn't want to encourage that. Thanks for your input! I honestly don't know enough about how weight-loss works to have an opinion on his 30lb goal, I just figured it was a goal to kickstart an ambition to workout and eat better. Shouldn't assume though..
TBH I don't think OP is really serious anyway, because that # is literally impossible considering he's not obese. But for lurkers I just think it's important to offset all the unrealistic expectations people get from the weight loss industry. People feel defeated when they try to do what they see on Biggest Loser or some fake Insta person and give up all the time. One lb per week is a realistic goal for most people, IMHO why not shoot for a goal you can actually reach. Welcome to the forum BTW :drinker:
I'm much less concerned with what the OP's game might be as I am the (thankfully few) "rah-rah" posts.
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My hubby decided to lose 30 lbs a couple of years ago. He has always been a weight lifter and very active, so was in great shape, just wanted to cut some. He lost it in 3 months. Sadly, he was no model. His lean body was covered in saggy skin and he looked ill. He lost a lot of his muscle gains and has just now gotten it all back. Many friends expressed concern for his health. And someone (supposedly) thinks doing this in a month is either possible or advisable? Sure.
You impressionable folks who see this before it's shut down, don't buy it.
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Why must you get it done in a month ?0
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jacquiann1 wrote: »Why must you get it done in a month ?
i like to challenge myself even if people think its impossible
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HairyBeast25 wrote: »jacquiann1 wrote: »Why must you get it done in a month ?
i like to challenge myself even if people think its impossible
Next up, jumping off a cliff to prove that people are wrong when they think you can't fly?6 -
Yall. It's just weight loss. Plus, he's a dude. Most guys I know are like, "hmmm..I'll give up beer and eat a salad a few times a week..." 30 lbs gone. Dont be so serious.
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RunnerGirl238 wrote: »Yall. It's just weight loss. Plus, he's a dude. Most guys I know are like, "hmmm..I'll give up beer and eat a salad a few times a week..." 30 lbs gone. Dont be so serious.
It's not just weight loss, it's a matter of health. Losing 30 lbs on an already healthy weight body requires a grossly low calorie diet and has serious repercussions to health. Readers need to know it's not safe.7 -
RunnerGirl238 wrote: »Yall. It's just weight loss. Plus, he's a dude. Most guys I know are like, "hmmm..I'll give up beer and eat a salad a few times a week..." 30 lbs gone. Dont be so serious.
He may very well just be a troll or bored, but he came on here and is telling vulnerable people who want to lose weight fast that losing 30 lbs in a month is viable for a man already at or close to a healthy weight. It's irresponsible. There's a fun & games section on here if that's what people are looking for.5 -
RunnerGirl238 wrote: »Yall. It's just weight loss. Plus, he's a dude. Most guys I know are like, "hmmm..I'll give up beer and eat a salad a few times a week..." 30 lbs gone. Dont be so serious.
Did you see any of the posts pointing out the actual maths of this? He’s leading people to believe that something impossible may be possible, and in doing so encouraging incredibly unhealthy behaviours and expectations in people who don’t know any better.
Personally, I think the health implications of trying to eat -1000 kcal a day are quite serious.2 -
Long term calorie deficit will turn a person hypothalmic and possibly mess up the thyroid function, sex hormone production etc for life, but most people should recover if they only do it for a month (presuming they are healthy when they start). Seems to me that if you dont agree with his bravado attitude (there is clearly a feeling of inadequacy driving this so give him a break, even if it does come acroess as arrogance), then dont answer the post. I only noticed this post because it is getting activity!!! Good luck everyone!!6
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