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I estimate - a lot. Because I eat some of the same things over and over, I can pretty closely “eyeball” a serving or whatever. After a while, I can now put 1/2 serving of peanut butter on a slice of toast, measure 1 1/4 cups of my favorite packaged cereal, and estimate 8 oz of skim milk etc. Fruit and things like chicken…
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Lots of body weight movements are strength training and can be easily combined with what you are already doing. Walk for a few minutes, then do 5 pushups, walk another few minutes and do 10 air squats another few and lunges etc. I walk or run to a park that has a swing set where I do some pull-ups etc. This may keep the…
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The first one is the hardest one! Congrats!!
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1534+106=1640
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Honestly, I don't think aging is all that huge. (I mostly think it has a bad publicity agent) I say we fire the publicity agent. AnnPT77- you should apply for the job!! You’d be great at this and we need you!
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Congrats on the first 7 lbs weight loss! That’s great!! The 1800 cals/day sounds like a good daily target at your height/weight/age. Above post has great tips. Especially the “lifestyle change.” Remember- it didn’t take 6 months to get to 275 and it likely won’t take 6 months to reach goal. 50 lbs in six months is…
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Definitely started as exercise to eat. Now it’s both. My maintenance calories without exercise are just not enough for me to enjoy life to its fullest! Exercise was a big effort because I was used to inactivity. But now that I’m working out a lot I’m really enjoying that as well.
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My wife does similar things. I don’t think she’s intentionally trying to sabotage my weight but old habits die hard. We were “partners in crime” on the overeating/ snacking front. You have to do you. Be strong (it’s hard when someone puts your favorite stuff in front of you). Believe it or not, your husband will be hurt…
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I think that something everyone misses in the whole “obesity costs health care money” is that we will all die eventually. Toward the end of life, health care costs often skyrocket. So, if obesity were “cured” (imaginary of course) then ten or twenty years from now health care costs would skyrocket for all the non obese…
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Peanut butter! Not so much how many calories - it’s right there on the jar- but how small a serving actually is! First time I weighed it I was using two plus servings thinking it was one serving.
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So I’ve been running lately to help with my health and weight management. I read earlier that runners have an usually high risk of injury. So would I pay more because I have higher injury risk or less because I’m no longer obese? I think it’s ridiculous to charge more. People with type 1 diabetes or other child onset…
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Good news! I find it easier. When I first lost my weight, there was a lot of learning and experimenting involved. Sometimes these experiments failed- eg if I eat a big lunch I still want a big dinner but if I eat a smaller lunch dinner stays the same. Another- If I workout before a meal, the meal takes care of my hunger-…
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MFP will change your daily calorie goals as your weight changes automatically when you update your weight
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Forget the scale for now! Look at the photos!! Great job! Amazing after only a month! Keep doing what you’re doing!!
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When I first started working out I found that if I worked out in the morning I’d be hungry all day. So I started working out right before dinner. I’d have dinner ready and waiting- learned how to use the on/off timer on my oven or did crock pot or instant pot stuff. This worked great for me. I’d workout, then eat a healthy…
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Lots of good info here. One thing I just want to point out. While your plan is not crazy or anything it might be hard to sustain for the long haul. A good amount of your nutrition is based on protein shakes. If you love them you might be ok hit for me they get boring quickly. Once in a while- fine but 5 a day- yuck (for…
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2600 cals sounds about right to me. See how it works and adjust when necessary. One thing to note is that you’ll have to drop calories as you drop weight. Figure like 10 cals/lb of weight loss at this weight. As you get smaller the calorie drop gets smaller - don’t worry. People who say it is high either try to lose…
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Always wash fruit and buy either prewashed veggies (eg salad bags) or wash them whether organic or standard. Antimicrobials are applied to fruits post harvest. One example is ortho Phenylphenol being applied to citrus and pears to prevent fungal growth. This material is water soluble and easily rinsed off, but has been…
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Awesome! And a great approach for many! You are proof that consistency is the key!!
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If a new bike make you want to get out there - that’s a good reason. The number of bikes you need is a simple formula: n+1 where n is the number you currently have lol! On a more serious note- if you haven’t had a fitting recently, maybe try it with your old bike. Be sure you go to a real pro- someone recommended for road…
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I’m 6’2”. I started at about 308 and got to 195 in about 18 months. I’ve been holding 195-205 for almost two years. I didn’t do before photos but here’s something from a few months before I started v now. Today I’m on the higher end of my range at about 203.5. My advice- stay with it! Lol what did you expect? Seriously-…
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This^^ But I’m 60 and started losing at 57. Don’t know how old OP is. Good news- with the exception of my turkey neck, the loose skin is nearly always hidden under my clothes. Most of it is at my belly but below the waist line so even a swimsuit or gym shorts hides it. As far as the turkey neck, it is way better than 100…
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I know someone who attends Overeaters Anonymous with this issue and it seems to help. I would check with your therapist first though
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Maybe you guys can make the weight gain a little less aggressive (like 2 lbs) and let her train - making the first training session mostly focused on nutrition for sports or something like that? I’m my state trainers cannot give specific diet plans etc but can discuss federally recognized standards like calorie minimums,…
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Two thing for me: - gator skin tires when i was large. Reduced the number of flats by like a million fold - Brooks saddle. No more sore butt!
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Congrats on a great start! Please try to recognize that this is a huge win. Lots of folks feel this way because your mind may go to "how did i get here?" or "this may take longer than i thought." Forget that stuff. Think about your accomplishment. you should be so proud! 12 pounds in a month is GREAT!!! If you keep going…
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Interesting to read. There’s a cool docuseries I think on Amazon Prime called “eat race win” that shows what these guys have to eat every day. Massive quantities. Amazing!
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You’re doing great! I lost at about your rate and it was actually fun to weigh myself in the beginning because I got used to seeing a change almost daily. As you get into it, the rate of loss slows down, sometimes a lot. One of the frustrating things about my scale is that it has a “memory.” If my weight doesn’t change by…
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Congrats on losing the first 20 lbs! You are well on your way! A couple of things to think about: - if you gained the last twenty pounds on the faster side you maybe never quite got used to carrying them. I gained about 15 pounds in the three months or so right before I got started so never really adjusted to carrying that…
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Great job!! Very motivating for anyone who sees this post! Thanks
