Before and After pics NO STARVATION

Like most everyone, I started here at 1200 because I wanted the weight GONE as soon as possible. That lasted for about a month before I realized that wasn't a good game plan. For the majority of my weight loss, I ate between 1350-1500 plus exercise calories, so typically between 1800-2000 total calories a day. For exercise, I run and strength train. I recently had to increase my calories to over 1800 net because I was still losing on maintenance!





But what I find more amazing is that last time I tried to lose weight, and ate under 1000 calories a day, I looked a LOT different at my "goal weight."

^^This is what I was hoping to see when I clicked on this thread. This is a a great representation of what could be done with cardio alone vs a well-rounded exercise program! Thanks for posting!

I am fairly new to MFP. This is a dumb question, but what does the bump mean?

I love food - no starving myself here! I think the least I ate was around 1500, but now that I'm maintaining I try to eat a minimum of 2300 calories/day. I'm 5'10" btw.

Before (294 lbs, approximately 56% body fat):




Now (156 lbs, approximately 22% body fat or maybe a little less):



btw - strength training rocks

I am fairly new to MFP. This is a dumb question, but what does the bump mean?

I was wondering the same thing!!! HAHAHA

Before @ ~395




now (lees a couple of pounds) @ ~200