IS it possible to lose 20lbs by November 23.
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To each their own, we can all choose what we want to do. How long did it take you to lose the first 15 pounds?
It took me about 4 months to lose the first 15lbs. March 09-August 09. Since August, I've been on a plateau.0 -
Definitely start incorporating strength training into your workouts. You may not lose much weight, but you're probably at least lose some flab.0
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YOU CAN DO IT!!! I lost 11 lbs in 6 weeks! There is hope!
Thanks, I still have hope. How was your diet and workout routine like?
Well I am 5'9" and when I started MFP I weighed 175, I am now 164, I keep my calories at 12-1300 and all I do is walk for 30 mins 5 days a week.0 -
I think you should def let this bet go. Let them know it's not safe and let them know they will not be collecting 300$ from you! I mean what kind of people are you betting with? They do not seem to care enough for your health to let you know it is not safe. I do remember when I was 130 right when I came into the military. I went to Basic Training and i came out at about 110. My parents could hardly recognize me and not to mention I gained the weight back plus! Do the right thing, try starting off by losing 10 pounds first then the other 10. Ultimately you are going to do what you want but just remember the consequences! :flowerforyou:0
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Well I am 5'9" and when I started MFP I weighed 175, I am now 164, I keep my calories at 12-1300 and all I do is walk for 30 mins 5 days a week.0
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So why on earth would you think all of a sudden you can make your body drop another 20 in less time and be healthy??? We can tell you are going to try, and probably not in a healthy way.
So good luck.
Trust me, I am ALL ABOUT you going for losing weight (if you need to) and getting healthy. I just don't like seeing anyone trying to do it the wrong way. Your last statement sounded WAY MORE encouraging. From what I saw before you were going for the 20 no matter what.
I was just concerned is all. I have always been a heavier person, and in high school I did some things to drop weight that worked, but it screwed me up really bad for a long time afterwards. I just hope to try to help someone from making similar mistakes.
Again, good luck, stay healthy.0 -
Trust me, I am ALL ABOUT you going for losing weight (if you need to) and getting healthy. I just don't like seeing anyone trying to do it the wrong way. Your last statement sounded WAY MORE encouraging. From what I saw before you were going for the 20 no matter what.
I was just concerned is all. I have always been a heavier person, and in high school I did some things to drop weight that worked, but it screwed me up really bad for a long time afterwards. I just hope to try to help someone from making similar mistakes.
Again, good luck, stay healthy.0 -
Trust me, I am ALL ABOUT you going for losing weight (if you need to) and getting healthy. I just don't like seeing anyone trying to do it the wrong way. Your last statement sounded WAY MORE encouraging. From what I saw before you were going for the 20 no matter what.
I was just concerned is all. I have always been a heavier person, and in high school I did some things to drop weight that worked, but it screwed me up really bad for a long time afterwards. I just hope to try to help someone from making similar mistakes.
Again, good luck, stay healthy.
Thank you. I started in March of this year.0 -
Well I am 5'9" and when I started MFP I weighed 175, I am now 164, I keep my calories at 12-1300 and all I do is walk for 30 mins 5 days a week.
Yes, its really about what you are putting in your mouth. I worked out a lot too before, 6 days a week for an hour to an hour and a half a day and kept eating not great but not that bad and didnt lose anything. So I tracked my calories really cooled it on my work-outs, as I think that really stresses your life out trying to find the time to exercise. Walking a half hour a day is relaxing, I can fit it in at any time of the day. What really woke me up is when my friend, a personal trainer said its 85% diet 15% exercise, so I tweaked my diet and found a calorie range that was good for me and the weight just fell off effortlessly. I still have what everyone is eating but NOT AS MUCH! I hoped I helped! Just dont give up! Never say never!0 -
Well I am 5'9" and when I started MFP I weighed 175, I am now 164, I keep my calories at 12-1300 and all I do is walk for 30 mins 5 days a week.0
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Yes, its really about what you are putting in your mouth. I worked out a lot too before, 6 days a week for an hour to an hour and a half a day and kept eating not great but not that bad and didnt lose anything. So I tracked my calories really cooled it on my work-outs, as I think that really stresses your life out trying to find the time to exercise. Walking a half hour a day is relaxing, I can fit it in at any time of the day. What really woke me up is when my friend, a personal trainer said its 85% diet 15% exercise, so I tweaked my diet and found a calorie range that was good for me and the weight just fell off effortlessly. I still have what everyone is eating but NOT AS MUCH! I hoped I helped! Just dont give up! Never say never!0
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I'd bet that your body has gotten used to the running, especially since you're running 5x per week. Running is great for lower body strength, but it's probably not as difficult for you anymore (your heart rate is lower). So I would incorporate something new into your routine that you aren't already used to.0
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I'd bet that your body has gotten used to the running, especially since you're running 5x per week. Running is great for lower body strength, but it's probably not as difficult for you anymore (your heart rate is lower). So I would incorporate something new into your routine that you aren't already used to.
Can I ask how long you run for?0 -
Can I ask how long you run for?0
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I'd bet that your body has gotten used to the running, especially since you're running 5x per week. Running is great for lower body strength, but it's probably not as difficult for you anymore (your heart rate is lower). So I would incorporate something new into your routine that you aren't already used to.0
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But you're ignoring the whole upper body from your shoulders/arms to back to your core muscles!!! These muscles have tremendous important in our lives. I take it you workout at a gym. Go to the weight training area of the gym. Do core work on mats, weights, push ups, squats, whatever your fancy.0
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Can I ask how long you run for?
I know I remember reading somewhere about having to go over 30 minutes to really start burning fat. I have no clue if its right, but I read it. I run as well, most of the time a little longer than that.
Is there any way to make it about 40 - 45 minutes, or is your lunch break not long enough? Do you eat during lunch?0 -
I know I remember reading somewhere about having to go over 30 minutes to really start burning fat. I have no clue if its right, but I read it. I run as well, most of the time a little longer than that.
Is there any way to make it about 40 - 45 minutes, or is your lunch break not long enough? Do you eat during lunch?
Basically I separate my workout into two parts. I try to get at least 60 min of workout per day.0 -
I know I remember reading somewhere about having to go over 30 minutes to really start burning fat. I have no clue if its right, but I read it. I run as well, most of the time a little longer than that.
I think this may be true after you get in better shape. I just stared back running again and can only make it 20 minutes at 5.0. I see a difference in my body shape already. There may be some truth to it tho because I remember when I was running a minimum of 40 minutes, the change was amazing. I felt like the fat was just melting off of me.0 -
I think this may be true after you get in better shape. I just stared back running again and can only make it 20 minutes at 5.0. I see a difference in my body shape already. There may be some truth to it tho because I remember when I was running a minimum of 40 minutes, the change was amazing. I felt like the fat was just melting off of me.0
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