neil11111 Member

Fatal heart attack. I lay dead on the ER table for 6 minutes while the med team did CPR and shocked me multiple times with the paddles. Miraculously I lived and have lost 53lb and gotten myself into great shape. The thought of leaving my wife and kids behind was more than I could bear.

I am in.... Sign me up please...

It's normal to fluctuate 2-3 lb daily with a static calorie intake and regular exercise level. You are at equilibrium. To lose weight now you want to strive for an average weekly calorie deficit of around 400cal per day. You can eat less or exercise more or any combination of both. You are actually doing a great job at not…

One day's calories aren't a big deal. Don't be so rigid... It makes it even more difficult. And don't punish yourself... That's just silly. Your weekly average is more important. If you have a net weekly calorie deficit you will lose weight. It's really just that simple. You can succeed and you're worth the effort!!! Hope…

quote="honkytonks85;33954684"]*sigh* why does this persist? There is literally 0 difference to your weight loss efforts stopping eating at 730pm. All it does is create confusion and unnecessary complication for a simple process. If you want to not eat after 730pm fine but know that it is a personal preference and will not…

My original GW was 200lb (down from my fat 233 start which was the point where I had a fatal heart attack. The hospital staff revived me and gave me a second chance. 200lb was an arbitrary number and wasn't well planned. I got stuck at 204 and downloaded MFP. By watching calories and creating a calorie deficit I blew…

Have done pretty well this week in the challenge. One night of failure and the rest winners. Next week I'll focus on a perfect score. Thanks Conni.

Just fine thanks. Anything that helps people achieve their goals is awesome and useful. Another tool to be utilized. I'm also surprised at the negative and condescending posts. We all agree that calorie deficit is the key. I lost all my goal weight before I saw this challenge but I can say definitively that controlling…

I like your style... And hate your idea. Lol It'll be a struggle. Count me in...

His lack of support is his problem not yours. You can do this on your own because weight loss is a personal journey. Start by walking 15 min after each meal. Use MFP to monitor your calories. Don't cheat when you record food because lying to yourself wastes your time and effort. Increase your walking time a bit each day.…

Hi EVERYONE! www.fitbit.com/user/2T4B2K

Doing much walking today?

My digital gives me two or three different readings as well. I just go with the lowest one. The comments about tape measures and how your clothes fit are valuable. Don't fixate on weight alone. A high salt or super hot day can cause you to retain up to 5lb of water for two or three days. Drink lots of water to flush off…

Success is an incredible motivator.

The little stuff adds up too. Like parking on the far edge of lot at the mall and walking it. And puttering around the house during TV commercials rather than sitting still. Staying active can take out 200cal per day. ☺

Looks like you're getting somewhere. Try a short walk after every meal and a longer one in the evening to keep your metabolism burning. Also watch your calorie intake.. . All the working out in the world won't help if you're putting in too many calories. I was stuck like you till I realized it's simple... Burn more than…

And don't over think this. Weight loss is simply taking in fewer calories than you burn.

I cut back on sodium to 1500mg per day which inadvertently reduces fat and sugar as they are usually packaged together. I eat whole foods as much as possible and try to keep my calories low. I started at 1700 per day and gradually reduced it to 1200 as I lost weight. No food after 7pm. Lots of water throughout the day. I'm…

I forgot to mention that getting a step counter such as FitBit really helps motivation. You'll find yourself going the extra little bit to make your step goal for the day.... And getting friends online who also count steps is a great friendly way to add some competition to push you a lite bit when you're feeling sluggish.…

Force yourself to take a short walk after each meal. A longer one in the evening. After a few weeks you'll see a difference. Once you're on track it becomes easier every day and you'll find you have new energy to expand your active lifestyle. Small increments longer and record them on a calendar with that day's weight.…

30lb is very acheivable. Even a quick 15min walk and a 40 min walk each evening wil pay a huge dividend. Ignore your critics. Mean people suck.

I see them as lost souls who haven't suffered the big wake up call yet. A heart attack or major health catastrophe. They don't realize they can prevent a major health event by simply managing calories and exercizing more. It makes me a little bit sad for their loved ones.

You can totally win this battle. Baby steps and small hurdles eventually add up to huge victories! !

Baby steps lead to success you can build on. A short 15 to 20 minute walk after each meal to kick your metabolism into gear will show results quickly. Trying not to eat after 7pm also helps. Calories consumed after 7 usually go straight to fat storage. Stretching that evening walk to 40 minutes can keep your body burning…

Good work!!!! You're on the path to sucesss long term.....