46 lbs in 4weeks

bigm61
bigm61 Posts: 7
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At 416lbs I had enough. Was referred to this site by a relative and liked what I saw. No ads or show biz stuff.
Played with it a few weeks not committed. Until the day I saw myself in a mirror at a store. Wake up time
Starting point was 2500 calories a day. Began taking coconut oil,honey in between meals for energy and cravings. Added peanut butter , mixed them up and had a creamy peanut butter. Took that at first three times a day between meals now down to twice a day. No cravings or lack of energy. Am able to plan meals based on need rather then cravings. Down to 1200 lbs a day with no energy loss or crash and burn
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  • apeluso1985
    apeluso1985 Posts: 15
    you doing a great job! keep up the good work
  • quietHiker
    quietHiker Posts: 1,442 Member
    That's great! Sometimes the cravings are the hardest part to conquer. Keep up the great work you're doing and I'm sure you'll succeed! :)
  • healthystephie
    healthystephie Posts: 42
    Well done <3
  • lisa46219
    lisa46219 Posts: 99 Member
    Great job! Keep up the good work.
  • kitkatwag
    kitkatwag Posts: 82 Member
    Thats fantastic!! tell me the ratios of the coconut oil, pb, and honey. I am needing something in the afternoon to halt the hunger and give me a little energy. Do you have the calorie count as well?
  • KristysLosing
    KristysLosing Posts: 683
    Super awesome!! Good for you! :glasses:
  • LeslieMDoyle
    LeslieMDoyle Posts: 162 Member
    Excellent start!
  • saugonda1
    saugonda1 Posts: 145 Member
    I Like that... so you are mixing the coconut oil, honey, and peanut butter together?
  • prettygirlhoward
    prettygirlhoward Posts: 338 Member
    That's great!! :-)
  • AmberFaith90
    AmberFaith90 Posts: 904 Member
    Wow, that's great!
  • walkinmydoxies
    walkinmydoxies Posts: 123
    Bump - Want to know ratio as well. Great job you are doing! Keep it up :smile:
  • abigailm83
    abigailm83 Posts: 110
    Great job!!! I love pb and honey mixed together I might have to try adding some coconut oil in with it. :smile:
  • DETERMINED1973
    DETERMINED1973 Posts: 3 Member
    Congratulations! How much do you use of each ingredient?
  • bigm61
    bigm61 Posts: 7
    Sorry about the delay
    equal parts on all three
    ie 1tsp honey
    1tsp peanut butter
    1tsp coconut oil
    The first two weeks whenever a craving would come on I would take the above. Now into the fifth week cravings are all but gone down to one mix after breakfast and one sometime in afternoon. I have found out with the cravings gone now the meals can be prepared for nutrition instead of just got to eat no matter what it is setting
  • bigm61
    bigm61 Posts: 7
    Yes just equal parts, mix together you have a creamy peanut butter. Looked up honey and coconut oil both have great health benefits. gone are the days of crash and burn, depression and so on
  • bigm61
    bigm61 Posts: 7
    thank you
  • bigm61
    bigm61 Posts: 7
    equal parts of each . if too sweet can tweak the honey a tad
  • bigm61
    bigm61 Posts: 7
    looked up coconut oil has great benefits but a lot of people cant handle the oily part. this make it easier cant taste the oil
    btw claims of coconut burning fat around the midriff have surfaced
  • bigm61
    bigm61 Posts: 7
    thank you
  • nursenessa1
    nursenessa1 Posts: 182 Member
    Wait what?! 46 pounds in 4 weeks?! Is that safe? Watch out for your gallbladder!! You only have 1! What did your doctor say?
  • Nickrp77
    Nickrp77 Posts: 5
    Nice job man, keep it up brother!
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    With your mixture of coconut oil, peanut butter and honey you are keeping your metabolism going. If you eat every 3 hours you will find that your body is ready to go all the time. From the time you wake up until dinner, just eat in between meals. You might want to have an apple and peanut butter, or celery and peanut butter to switch it up. I also have cucumber and blue berries or strawberries.

    It depends on the protein counts that I have for my main meals. Just keep on doing what you are doing. These are pure ideas when you are looking to reduce the calories on the snacks but still maintain them.

    Good luck and GREAT WORK!!!
  • tubbs_nomore
    tubbs_nomore Posts: 58
    Wait what?! 46 pounds in 4 weeks?! Is that safe? Watch out for your gallbladder!! You only have 1! What did your doctor say?

    Glad I wasn't the only one shocked @ this number....that cant be safe.
  • casp123
    casp123 Posts: 2 Member
    Keep going. Remember that old joke how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. I know I have to remember that I didn't put this weight on overnight I am not going to take it off overnight.
  • marci423
    marci423 Posts: 130 Member
    I put coconut oil in my oatmeal and it is really good :o)
  • skinnyack
    skinnyack Posts: 683
    I throw coconut oil in my tea as a bit of a sweetener. But to the point- Congratulations on making a change for the better!!!
  • lford3125
    lford3125 Posts: 5
    good for you. Keep up the good work. Little steps add up. I'm sure it didn't go on over night, so be patient w/ it coming off.
    Bravo.
  • HodderAL
    HodderAL Posts: 358 Member
    Did the OP state that they are now down to 1200 calories a day? At that weight, is that healthy? I have always read and been told that the more weight we carry, the more calories we need to sustain our bodies (the higher the BMR).

    Please make sure you are taking care of yourself. Wanting to loose weight is one thing, but getting healthy and maintaining your health should be a priority as well.
  • mzfiyaa
    mzfiyaa Posts: 94 Member
    keep up the great work u will be really happy when you see the end results
  • ctprofessional
    ctprofessional Posts: 63 Member
    Way to go! Don't get discouraged when your weight loss slows down, the smaller you get the slower it will come off.
    Make sure to consult a Dr along the way to make sure you are staying healthy!!

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