tthoma5201 Member

I think the fact that you have a heart condition changes things. You need to talk to your doctor. Be careful taking advice from anyone on here.

I had a back pain issue and was diagnosed with Sciatica. The only thing that helps me is exercise and weight loss. I have to do it for my health. I have been one of those people that was fat but what I considered healthy. Perfect blood work, could still play sports and never had any blood pressure issues then this happened.

You are kicking butt! Awesome!!

Way to go!!!

Every morning

I love Obese to Beast. He's awesome! Welcome! MFP is great! 53 lbs. down and counting!

I suggest that you start lifting weights since day one. I have been and I am toning up nicely. I think I will still have some trouble spots like my inner thighs but it won't be horrible. I also suggest drinking lots of water. It helps as well.

When you get the urge to raid the fridge or pantry maybe you can read a book, take a walk, or do some extra cleaning that's needed around the house.

Try one thing at a time. Just keep tracking your calories as accurately as possible and then when you get ready, you can start exercising.

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I use Planet Fitness and I love it. There are people of all shapes and sizes there. There are heavy lifters and beginners. You can't beat the price either.

I have the same problem. I think I look thinner than I really am and then I see pics and I am like wow. I have a long way to go!

You look awesome! Your eyes have brightened up too. You can see that the changes have had more than just a physical effect on you! Way to go! :)

Congratulations!!!

You look incredible! Great job!

Most of it is coworkers thinking they are helping but really getting on my nerves. I appreciate all the suggestions and I am going to keep doing what works for me. :)

Thanks you guys. These are all great suggestions! I appreciate it!

Just speak up. You will be happy that you did.

Everyday but record it once a week.

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I wouldn't do anything until the doctor releases you as far as physical activity goes. I would keep tracking calories very accurately during this time so that you gain minimal weight if any.

Awesome! Way to go!

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I don't go with the lower one. I use this website here to get my calorie totals: http://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html It has worked for me so far. I am 40 lbs. down and steadily losing 2 lbs. a week. I didn't put it on overnight so I don't expect to lose it fast either. I also do not eat back the calories when…

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Honestly, there is no reason to eat clean unless that's really what you want to do. I believe in eating anything and everything in moderation. If my calories allow for it, I am going to eat it. So far I have lost 40+ lbs. thinking this way with about 100 more to go. You can add me if you want. There is no reason to deprive…