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Down 111lbs in 4 months!!!

bdur76
Posts: 155 Member
I frequently get asked questions on here about how I am losing weight so quickly! So I thought I would share the "secret" to my success!
You CAN lose weight quickly by doing things the right way. I have lost 111 lbs since the beginning of May. I've accomplished this by first having a lot of weight to lose. I started at 360lbs, and just from getting off the couch and walking 30 minutes a night, and logging my calories, first with Weight watchers and then here on mfp, I managed to lose 23lbs in the first two weeks and 43lbs in the first month. Now, I was very obese, so I never ate my exercise calories and for me that has greatly sped up my weight loss.
I still eat, (check out my diary!), most days right now two meals a day, but in the beginning usually three. I pushed my body to the limit with each workout. I kept pushing my body to move faster, do more challenging walks, go up hills. I increased my distance regularly, up to the point that I walk 5 miles at a time now. I'm currently on week 4 of C25K, so I'm starting to run. I realize that the key to continuing to drop weight in chunks is by continuing to challenge my body. I can't get comfortable, I can't get complacent, I can't forget to log something I ate. I am diligent and motivated and that is what is making me successful!
This is a lifestyle change for me. I now eat consciously and can't wait for my exercise time. I've recently stopped walking every day and began walking four days and doing weight training the other 3. I was nervous at first, but the weight has continued to fall off.
I guess the point I'm trying to make is that fast weight loss is possible! I work a full time job and have an hour commute to/from work each day. I am married and have a three year old son, I cook almost everyday. I do not have a personal trainer, I do not have a dietitian or a nutritionist to tell me what to eat. I made a decision to be a healthier me, and now am following through on executing the plan I created!
It is possible!
Good Luck!
You CAN lose weight quickly by doing things the right way. I have lost 111 lbs since the beginning of May. I've accomplished this by first having a lot of weight to lose. I started at 360lbs, and just from getting off the couch and walking 30 minutes a night, and logging my calories, first with Weight watchers and then here on mfp, I managed to lose 23lbs in the first two weeks and 43lbs in the first month. Now, I was very obese, so I never ate my exercise calories and for me that has greatly sped up my weight loss.
I still eat, (check out my diary!), most days right now two meals a day, but in the beginning usually three. I pushed my body to the limit with each workout. I kept pushing my body to move faster, do more challenging walks, go up hills. I increased my distance regularly, up to the point that I walk 5 miles at a time now. I'm currently on week 4 of C25K, so I'm starting to run. I realize that the key to continuing to drop weight in chunks is by continuing to challenge my body. I can't get comfortable, I can't get complacent, I can't forget to log something I ate. I am diligent and motivated and that is what is making me successful!
This is a lifestyle change for me. I now eat consciously and can't wait for my exercise time. I've recently stopped walking every day and began walking four days and doing weight training the other 3. I was nervous at first, but the weight has continued to fall off.
I guess the point I'm trying to make is that fast weight loss is possible! I work a full time job and have an hour commute to/from work each day. I am married and have a three year old son, I cook almost everyday. I do not have a personal trainer, I do not have a dietitian or a nutritionist to tell me what to eat. I made a decision to be a healthier me, and now am following through on executing the plan I created!
It is possible!
Good Luck!
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Congratulations! Thank you for your inspiring message!0
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That is fantastic!!!! Keep up the good work!!1:flowerforyou:0
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Rock on, thank you for sharing!!!0
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Crazy inspirational story .. thanks for sharing and keep up the fantastic work ..... You motivate!!!0
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Your such an inspiration0
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Great motivation and great job!!! :flowerforyou:0
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holy downsize BATMAN....that;s crazy..........keep it up......0
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I realize that the key to continuing to drop weight in chunks is by continuing to challenge my body. I can't get comfortable, I can't get complacent, I can't forget to log something I ate. I am diligent and motivated and that is what is making me successful!
LOVED THAT PART ^^^^
I love that you are doing it on your own without a dietician or a personal trainer. The manager personal trainer at my gym was trying to convince me that I would fail without getting a PT. PFFT... I saw him today I wanted to say "HEY I lost 10 lbs since you last saw me... IN YO FACE!!" hahaha
Great work.. very inspirational!!
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Congratulations on your weight loss!! You are doing great!! Keep it up!0
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That is awesome!0
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Fair play to you, very inspirational :happy:0
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amazing
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Wtg, your words have inspired me. Keep up the good work..0
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That is awesome, I dont have that much to lose BUT I have a thyroid issue that is really messing with my ability to lose , I nhave lost a little ( 8 lb) but it took 2 months and I still have 20-25 to go, I have pretty much been eating my exercise calories back, but Now Im seriously thinking Maybe I shouldnt!! With this thyroid problem and a lot of fat , My body needs a little push not for me to "take it easy" . If I ate my exercise calories I would be eating around 1,800 cal. a day, too much . Thanks for your post , Ypu have a lot to be proud of. I now have a new plan and Im going to stick to it0
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this is a beautiful story. Mine is very similar except I didn't have as much weight to lose. HOWEVER....how MUCH is NOT what matters. It is the discipline and dlilgence to reach whatever goal you have. It is about changing your lifestyle. I believe it CAN be done (unless you have a diagnosed medical condition) without pills, surgery, or crazy diet plans. YOU are PROOF that it CAN be done the right way!!! You are an inspiration and will be a testimony to those around you that you come in contact with.0
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WOW!!! GREAT JOB!!!0
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Wow. I need to read your thread daily!! Thank you for making my day!!0
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Sounds like a man with a service to sell! Not saying there isn't a place for personal trainers, and dietitians, some people need the extra support, but I've found my motivation and drive needs to come from within!!0
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