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Getting back on the wagon - 142 lbs(+) to lose
CastleOfIce
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I'm 36, been on and off this wagon a few times since I hit 420 lbs and finally realised something needed to change.
My goal is to get back under 200 lbs by 2026. I'm eating a plant-based diet with 16:8 IF & trying to get 8k+ steps a day. I have a dog and recently moved onto a canal boat which has definitely upped my activity levels.
Looking for a group of accountability buddies to share our journeys back to health. Any gender, any weight, any goal, any diet, all are welcome.
Starting Weight - 420 lbs (FEB 2023)
Current Weight - 342 lbs (JAN 2024)
Goal Weight - 199.9 lbs (???)
My goal is to get back under 200 lbs by 2026. I'm eating a plant-based diet with 16:8 IF & trying to get 8k+ steps a day. I have a dog and recently moved onto a canal boat which has definitely upped my activity levels.
Looking for a group of accountability buddies to share our journeys back to health. Any gender, any weight, any goal, any diet, all are welcome.
Starting Weight - 420 lbs (FEB 2023)
Current Weight - 342 lbs (JAN 2024)
Goal Weight - 199.9 lbs (???)
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Day 1 - Wednesday 17th January, 2024
Breakfast
Leftover vegetable linguine from last night
Bottle of Innocent juice
B12/D3/Iron/Iodine and Omega-3 Supplements
Lunch
McPlant (double patty)
Pineapple slice
Coca-Cola (I know)
Dinner
Homemade mushroom & ale filo pie
Calories
2,074 (under goal by 26)
Steps
11,3034 -
Day 2 - Thursday 18th January, 2024
Breakfast
Oatmeal with a generous splash of Agave Nectar
Innocent juice
B12/D3/Iron/Iodine & Omega 3 Supplements
Lunch
Moroccan-style fruity couscous
Dinner
Leftover mushroom & ale filo pie
Snacks
Pack of vegetable chips
Soreen Lift Bar - Raspberry & Vanilla
Calories (new goal)
2,120/2,250
Steps
5,516 (not a great day for steps)0 -
One day at a time
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One day at a time
Exactly!
Day 3 - Friday 19th January, 2024
Breakfast
Oatmeal with a generous splash of Agave Nectar
Innocent juice
Supplements
B12/D3/Iron/Iodine
Omega 3
Lunch
Orzo with tomatoes & basil
Dinner
Vegetable madras
Coconut rice
Onion bhaji
Snacks
Soreen Malt Loaf
Soreen Lift Bar
Roasted Fava Beans (lightly salted)
Calories
2,235/2,250
Steps
9,750
Metrics
339.7 lbs (-1.6 lbs)
43.4% body fat (-0.6%)
Starting some new supplements tomorrow in an attempt to feel more full and promote more exercise converting fat to muscle:- Vegan protein powder in my oatmeal
- Probiotics (60b CFU) & prebiotics
- Vegan Glucosamine Complex w/ MSM
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Day 4 - Saturday 20th January, 2024
I was happy with myself at lunchtime today, went to Subway and bought a 6 inch sub & some hash browns. Usually I'd go wild with a footlong sub, hash browns, three cookies and a pack of crisps.
Breakfast
4x slices Soreen Malt Loaf with Peanut Butter
Lunch
6" Subway Plant-Based Steak Sub
6x Subway hash browns
Sweet Onion sauce
Dinner
Homemade roast fennel & bulgar wheat salad
Bowl of mixed berries with coconut keffir, 2tbsp hemp seeds & maple syrup
Snacks
1x Misfits Protein bar
Supplements
B12/D3/Iron/Iodine spray
2x Algal Omega 3 tot 1300mg
65b CFU Probiotic + inulin prebiotic
2x Glucosamine & MSM vegan capsules
Steps
7,788 now but probably 10k by the end of the day
Metrics
339.7 lbs (this is the first time in a while I've remembered to weigh myself before eating)
42.8% body fat0 -
Day 5 - Sunday 21st January, 2024
Breakfast
4x slices Soreen malt loaf with peanut butter
Lunch
Squeaky Bean pastrami & piccalilli sandwiches
Dinner
Homemade mujadara & parsley salad
Bowl of mixed berries with coconut keffir, 2tbsp hemp seeds & maple syrup
Snacks
1x Misfits Protein bar
Supplements
B12/D3/Iron/Iodine spray
2x Algal Omega 3 tot 1300mg
65b CFU Probiotic + inulin prebiotic
1x Glucosamine & MSM vegan capsules
Steps
7,103 but I'll get another 2k or so later walking the dog
Metrics
333.5 lbs (forgot to update weight in the last post)
43.4% body fat0 -
Day 6 - Monday 22nd January, 2024
Breakfast
Oatmeal with protein powder, sliced banana & maple syrup
Lunch
Homemade mujadara & parsley salad
Dinner
Mexican bowl with oily tortillas
Bowl of mixed berries with coconut keffir, 2tbsp hemp seeds & maple syrup
Snacks
Soreen blueberry lift bar
Pack of salt & vinegar fava beans
Misfits protein bar
Supplements
B12/D3/Iron/Iodine spray
2x Algal Omega 3 tot 1300mg
65b CFU Probiotic + inulin prebiotic
1x Glucosamine & MSM vegan capsules
Steps
4,376
Metrics
331.5 lbs
43.3% body fat
Not the best day, over on calories by about 80 and didn't get a huge amount of exercise done. Redoubling my efforts tomorrow.0 -
Day 7 - Tuesday 23rd January, 2024
Breakfast
Oatmeal with protein powder, sliced banana & maple syrup
Lunch
Mexican bowl with oily tortillas
Dinner
Chickpea & nori + cashew mayo and boiled rice
Snacks
Soreen blueberry lift bar
Better Brownie protein bar
20g dark chocolate
Supplements
B12/D3/Iron/Iodine spray
2x Algal Omega 3 tot 1300mg
65b CFU Probiotic + inulin prebiotic
1x Glucosamine & MSM vegan capsules
Steps
10,028
Metrics
330.8 lbs
43.0% body fat
Much better day than Monday. Dentist & haircut tomorrow.0 -
Day 8 - Wednesday 24th January, 2024
Breakfast
Innocent juice - 750ml bottle
Lunch
McPlant with extra patty
McDonalds veggie dippers
Regular Coca Cola
Dinner
Spanish chickpea stew
Salted Caramel Choc Pot
Snacks
Lindt Vegan Salted Caramel 50g
Supplements
B12/D3/Iron/Iodine spray
2x Algal Omega 3 tot 1300mg
65b CFU Probiotic + inulin prebiotic
1x Glucosamine & MSM vegan capsules
Steps
10,413
Metrics
329.5 lbs
43.1% body fat
Much better day than Monday. Dentist & haircut tomorrow.0 -
Hey - your journey sounds a lot like mine. I started at 430, I'm down to 286 right now. It is possible, just keep working and trust the process. You got this! Sent you a request.0
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