100lb down in a year. Now the challenge is to keep it off.
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congrats on losing the weight! maintenance is harder, but worth it. If rules 3 and 4 work for you, that's great! Though, the evidence does not support them.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7083695/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28757533/3 -
Just keep in mind that you don't want to go through that again. That's what is keeping me going. I can't go back to 450 and 500 and 570 just to have to lose it all over again. I'm 390 as of this morning. My mind couldn't take it!9
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OMG - wow. you're a different person! How did you lose that much and not have sagging skin?
I think you're my new hero. GOOD FOR YOU!5 -
Well done! That's an impressive transformation.2
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What a transformation. Well done. Good luck with the maintenance.2
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Congratulations, you've made it! I have a similar story, lost 2lb a week throughout 2019 (103 total) and have now been in maintenance for 9.5 months. So far I'm finding that the only way to make sure I don't slip back into old habits is to keep logging everything (set my target to "maintain" and if I go a bit over one day make sure I compensate the next) and weigh myself every week. It's a bit of a pain to need to record everything I eat but it's soooo much better than putting it all back on again. Your "after" picture is incredible; I'm mid-40s, so know that my skin has lost elasticity, but I have acquired loads of saggy skin even though I kept to a steady 2lb/week loss. Nothing I can do about it so I'm trying to look on it as a reminder never to do that to myself again. I don't necessarily agree with all the tips that you gave but it's fantastic that they worked for you (personally I found that a glass of water before every meal helped me to feel fuller!). I think the main thing for me though was feeling in control. There was nothing that I couldn't eat but it was all my choice – "I can eat this but then I can't have that 'cos it'll take me over the daily allowance" – and that helped me to make smarter decisions. Good luck with your maintenance and congrats again :-)7
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Well done sir!2
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Diatonic12 wrote: »Les, slow and steady as my jaw falls to the floor. Must be good genetics, that's all I can say. So how do you feel in comparsion to a year ago.
I feel amazing and at least 10 years younger. I've had to buy a whole new wardrobe and that adds to the excitement. It's great to go in a shop knowing that they will have your size and I won't have to do a 'special order' online. I'm also happy to look in a mirror now, and my confidence is off the scale.
You LOOK 10 years younger and 100 pounds better!
Happy shopping!
And many, many happy years with your daughters.1 -
Had a 5am run this morning, first time for years. Checking my Fitbit I was surprised that the difference in calories used compaied to mountain biking (which i prefer) was small. I'll stick with the bike from now on.5
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Amazing result! Well done you. So proud of you! You look younger too! An inspiration to anyone who is over weight! 👍💯⭐️2
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Congratulations! well done. I am on a similar journey. I've been Morbidly Obese most of my life, I've had Baratric Surgery 2 times with little success each time. Then my marriage breaking up turned a switch 10 months ago. Result. 151 lbs so far, and still going. I still have a ways to go yet. But every single thing you mentioned is relevant, and I do.. I am working on self care, and focusing in on my own goals. Happiness is now #1 on my list... Keep up the great work!
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Great Job!!!2
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Fantastic Job, Thank you for sharing your story.1
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Congrats. You did an amazing job.1
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Great job! Obviously everything changed, but your face! You look younger and, of course, happier! Well done!1
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Thank you so much for your "share" and for listing the steps as clearly as you have. We always need that extra so ...thank you again. You look amazing...well done!!!2
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Well done! Although you were nice before as well. Health is foremost. I appreciate your methods list.1
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Congratulations!1
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This is what I'm talking about - I started my weight loss journey @ 436lbs so this time next year if I can be down to 336lbs...wow...thanks for this encouraging and inspirational testimony and tips Sir.3
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This is what I'm talking about - I started my weight loss journey @ 436lbs so this time next year if I can be down to 336lbs...wow...thanks for this encouraging and inspirational testimony and tips Sir.
Cutting out fizzy drinks and not drinking whilst eating I think had the biggest impact. It takes some time to get use to but the weight will fall off and you can still eat the things you like.
This is what a year can do.
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Great job!1
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Congratulations on losing weight.Looking good.helpful tips as well. Please tell me what you eat on a regular day?I weigh 324 and we really don’t cook that much. Please tell me if you cut out pizza bagels and pasta or you still eat everything in moderation?Just smaller portions?Also what is your calorie count for the day?Very inspired by your success1
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Just dropped in to say Congratulations all over again UP in here. Don't let anyone ever dull your sparkle.
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Thanks for all the positive comments.
I'd thought I'd post a photo of my wife who has lost 140lb over the last two years. She's been my inspiration for the loss.
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You're a very beautiful and handsome couple.
I can see why you were so motivated but there's something more going on here. You two shine with inner shine. 3 -
What a pair! An amazing transformation, both of you!1
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Thanks for all the positive comments.
I'd thought I'd post a photo of my wife who has lost 140lb over the last two years. She's been my inspiration for the loss.
Fantastic! You both look incredible and most important of all, healthy! Do you exercise together? How has life changed for you as a couple since your lifestyle change? What was it about your wife's transformation that inspired you? Did you realise if you stick at small changes they all add up?
Thanks for sharing! You are both truly inspirational ❤2 -
Congrats you look amazing. A true inspiration. I had my surgery on 7/1/20. I had RNY and Im down 100lbs. Now the goal is to keep going and loose 54 more and keep it off. My husband bought me a fitbit to help keep me motivated.2
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I lost 130 pounds and some of your tips are good, some are good for many people, and some were good for YOU (and its always the trick to find what works for you).
Cut down on your portion sizes. - I use a side plate.
agree especially for people who like their plate to look full. But I got fat eating my dinners off side plates so.... yanno. whatever LOL
Use a small fork or teaspoon and slow down. Lay your cutlery down between mouthfuls. It should take 20min to eat you dinner.
eating slower helps you to recognize when you are actually full and not just shoveling food in your mouth because its in front of you. I don't think size makes a difference, but if it worked for you, that's great. If I put my utensil down I run the risk of a dog grabbing it and running off with it, so I shall hold onto it LOL
Stop drinking anything fizzy. - fizzy drinks expand you stomach and then you eat more to fill the extra space.
nope. well, maybe for some. I try not to speak in absolutes. but I drink diet coke from when I put my coffee down in the morning to when I go to bed. Still lost 130 pounds.
Don’t drink whilst eating. If you feel like you need a drink, its because your belly is full and needs to be flushed by fluid to fit more in - don’t do it. When you finish eating wait 5min before having a drink.
I have NEVER heard this and might call BS on it. Id never get through a meal without a drink.
Keep to food thats less than 3% fat and 5% sugar.
nope. its all about CICO. i eat desert every night. usually oreos. someones 2. sometimes 8. I'm having apple pie tonight.
Exercise. I try to do a 30min mountain bike ride up and down some steep hills where I live 3 times a week.
You do not need to exercise to lose weight BUT it can help give you some extra calories to eat and if has NUMEROUS health benefits.
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Well done!1
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