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Mredwards12 · March 21

At a stuck point needing a bit of motivation.47lbs thus far.

springlering62 · March 21

Mredwards12 wrote: »

At a stuck point needing a bit of motivation.47lbs thus far.

#1: Make sure you’re celebrating your win so far. That’s a terrific job!

Have you updated your weight and goals in MFP? The more you lose, typically the fewer calories you need, though not always. it was the opposite for me because of increased activity as I weighed less. I added over 600 calories a day just to cover activity during those months and still lost relatively consistently. You start getting more and longer plateaus at the point you’ve reached but the overall trend will continue down.

You’ve lost early 50 in five months. That’s almost ten a month, which is really hitting it. I lost at a similar pace my first five or six months. It’s a bit of a shock or disillusion when you hit the wall of “well 🤬. I can’t continue to lose that fast”.

Make sure new habits are in place, make sure you’re eating enough to fuel you (obviously many) new activity, and slow down your expectations to half that or less.

It doesn’t mean your’re failing. Quite the opposite. It means you’re killing it, because the lower your weight, the slower it comes off!

mtaratoot · March 21

Mredwards12 wrote: »

At a stuck point needing a bit of motivation.47lbs thus far.

Stuck point as in the scale seems stuck or that you're growing tired of your routine?

If it's just the scale, then stick with what you're doing and trust that your body will catch up. What you are doing is getting results. I echo what @springlering62 wrote about revisiting your daily calorie goal to adjust to the new you.

If it's your routine, then it still might be a good idea to look at the goals. If you've been targeting FAST loss, maybe it's time to think about going a little slower. Take a refeed break, but not a long one, then start working on a slow and steady routine that is one you can stick to even after you get to your goal weight. That's the tough part - maintaining the loss. You can do it if your routine is sustainable and you decide to do it.

How far do you have left? Your face shows a HUGE difference.

The bad news is motivation is a tough nut. It will leave you cold in a dark alley. That's why building habits are so critical. You can't rely on motivation. It comes and goes. Habits are where it's at.

Bottom line: KEEP STICKING TO IT!

springlering62 · March 21

@Mredwards12
@mtaratoot makes a great point. Look at your photos. What a huge difference!

Have someone take pictures of you, for you. It wasn’t til I saw photos of myself that I finally “recognized” the changes that had taken place in my body. Sure, I could see the scale go down, but the fat chick still greeted me in the mirror. Photos helped me disassociate myself, from myself. I was able to see myself in third party form.

You may have Body Dysmorphia, like many of us, where we just can’t see change. Our brains still recognize “old” us, and fail to visually register change.

And hey, btw, just saw in teensy letters that you started with an inflammation diet. So did I! The one my doctor gave me was only two pages long. I think the simplicity of it kickstarted me. Your oath mirrors mine on so many counts. Way to go!!!!! Hugs!!!

PaulFee2024 · March 30

Making the most of the everyday!
409 to 295 and still going!

Seansamz · April 2

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Incredible

caffeinebuzz10 · April 3

467/ 280…only 100 more to go… I got this!!!

victorreborn31 · April 3

NealNH · April 4

Absolutely amazing and inspiring.
You definitely "got this".

Dr_Oz · April 6

Jan 2024 - April 2024 - 4stone down so far. Now shifting focus from fat loss to body sculpting - trying to keep / build muscle for a more toned appearance 💪

amber_m_ruckman · April 8

Dr_Oz · April 8

amber_m_ruckman wrote: »

Amazing progress 🙌 Well done!

Fitgoal90 · April 11

kennethleftwich · April 11

2 years of being consistent in gym 3 days a week ~100 lbs down, just beginning to embrace the progress.

99Amq · April 13

Trisha708 · April 26

It’s wild what a difference 80 pounds makes! on the left I’m wearing a 18/20 jeans and a xxl shirt on the right is a mens small shirt and a med women’s leggings almost to my goal weight!!!

springlering62 · April 26

Trisha708 wrote: »

It’s wild what a difference 80 pounds makes! on the left I’m wearing a 18/20 jeans and a xxl shirt on the right is a mens small shirt and a med women’s leggings almost to my goal weight!!!

Awesome job, Trisha!!!!! What a difference! And what an inspiring first post. Hope you’ll spend some more time here on the boards, sharing what’s worked for you!

gillylucky · April 26

Trisha708 wrote: »

It’s wild what a difference 80 pounds makes! on the left I’m wearing a 18/20 jeans and a xxl shirt on the right is a mens small shirt and a med women’s leggings almost to my goal weight!!!

Keep up the great work. Whatever you are doing has been working so stay the course and you will hit your goal!

lisakatz2 · April 26

Trisha708 wrote: »

It’s wild what a difference 80 pounds makes! on the left I’m wearing a 18/20 jeans and a xxl shirt on the right is a mens small shirt and a med women’s leggings almost to my goal weight!!!

Fabulous Trish, your hard work shows!

Rxman1971 · April 28

lisakatz2 wrote: »

Trisha708 wrote: »

It’s wild what a difference 80 pounds makes! on the left I’m wearing a 18/20 jeans and a xxl shirt on the right is a mens small shirt and a med women’s leggings almost to my goal weight!!!

Fabulous Trish, your hard work shows!

Great work

mjsburcham2001 · May 8

Started my weight loss journey in 2022. Went through a major depression towards the end of that year. I picked back up in 2023. Last two pics are the last two months. ❤️

warrenbobtaylor · May 12

Still a couple of stone to go. First pic in January. Took other one today

mae1658 · May 13

I've been on Carnivore since January 21. From 167lbs to 140lbs and 13.5 inches lost. To be honest, I haven't added in any formal exercise (I do have acreage, so I'm always busy), just the diet change.

TeigonTegner · May 15

5 month progress

Started at 240lbs now 165lbs. Working on maintaining weight and leaning out while building more muscle.

springlering62 · May 15

TeigonTegner wrote: »

5 month progress

Started at 240lbs now 165lbs. Working on maintaining weight and leaning out while building more muscle.

Love both your posts, here and on the NSV thread. Good job, man!!!!

heart3313 · May 18

February 2024- May 2024. 28 lbs gone. Working to lose 34 more.

savagebeauty84 · May 19

I had gastric bypass RNY in July 2023. I started out at 252 in December 2022. Surgery date I was 212. Today I weigh in at 140.

I’m down 112 lbs so far, went from a size 20/22 (2X/3X) to a size 6 (s/m)

karlschaeffer · May 19

mjsburcham2001 wrote: »

Started my weight loss journey in 2022. Went through a major depression towards the end of that year. I picked back up in 2023. Last two pics are the last two months. ❤️

Thanks for sharing! Inspirational!

karlschaeffer · May 19

savagebeauty84 wrote: »

I had gastric bypass RNY in July 2023. I started out at 252 in December 2022. Surgery date I was 212. Today I weigh in at 140.

I’m down 112 lbs so far, went from a size 20/22 (2X/3X) to a size 6 (s/m)

Great transformation! Well done!

michdblanchard · May 27

I was just waiting for either death or diabetes to come get me.
After seeing 2 coworkers pass away back to back I got scared and decided only I could change me.
Started at 250 and started with 20 pound weights , I was intimidated at the gym.

Currently at 210 but it’s a lot of new muscle.
I’m trying to drop another 20 pounds , but have somewhat plateaued. It won’t stop me.

Please be kind , I’m extremely self conscious…. and please excuse my face in the new pictures, I had just abused myself and was beat!!!
I promise I’m a pushover and truly love life.

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