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You've lost 16lbs in about 5 months, an average of 3.333 per month. That is only a little under the 1lb per week that is a very good rate of loss for most women. If you're really large to start with (and those numbers don't indicate that) then 2lbs per week is okay for a while, but typically not sustainable, especially as…

I just watched her interview - all I can say is RUN AWAY!!! The minute someone says that calories in calories out doesn't matter is immediately a crock. Yes, the quality of someones diet has an effect, but for 99% that don't have some really strange metabolic disorder (and low thryoid is not one of them) then CICO does…

Monitor how you feel today after you get some food back in your system. Could have been a small bug like someone suggested, a little food "poisoning", or just the combination of foods, along with overeating for your system, just played havoc with your stomach and it couldn't handle digesting it fast enough before the…

Count me in - 261 this morning - 236 or lower by Jan 1!

Agreed with Tavistock - you have enough extra that you'll be fine for a while. Just remember don't give up - it is a journey that will be filled with high and low points. Remember also that scale weight can fluctuate wildly depending on exercise, food types, and if you're holding a lot of water for any number of reasons.…

Like others have said - don't obsess over a number. There are just too many variables to count - for instance - your height, bone density, frame size, monthly hormonal changes, water weight from hormones or a really hard workout, speed of digestion for last few meals, on and on! Most choose to weigh at home in the morning.…

No - not fluid oz, regular mass weight in ounces. 94cc liquid would weigh a lot more than 94 cc of a dry powder. I know on my brand the scoop if just slightly rounded is equal to the 34g serving size. As said- if you really want it accurate have to get a good little digital scale. Online or at walmart around $10-$15. Just…

You rock dude - great job on the journey and thanks for sharing what works for you!!!

Pure Protein - any of the peanut butter varieties. Double chocolate chip pretty tasty also. The Chocolate Deluxe is not too good, but is lowest calorie at 180 with 21 g protein. Low enough calories compared to many of the brands I usually have an apple or other type of fruit with it to round out the nutrition.

Congrats - nice job adopting a healthy lifestyle. Best wishes on your continuing journey!

Hit your weight/fitness goal then worry about whether you want to try something different for the calves. You overall fitness is far more important. But from a different perspective - well defined muscular calves are so much better looking than the anorexic twigs that Hollywood is always trying to push on us. Strap a pair…

Count me in - that is right along with my targets so may as well have some new friends to help with the motivation!

Hit it right on the head - no matter what "diet" you're using, it is all about creating that caloric deficit day in and day out. Of course a balanced diet providing all the vitamins, minerals, etc... will also make you feel a whole lot better and fuel you for those nasty dreaded workouts. Good friend lost 60 lbs over 3…

All depends on size and where you're at. Mine says 1620 for 2 lbs per week. But when actively working at losing I eat 2000 - 2300 hundred per day and will still lose 2-3 lbs per week. Of course that means 5 70 min hard cardio sessions and 2 or 3 lifting sessions per week. Eat well, work hard, lose weight, feel great!

Consider Unisom - or the equivalent generic (Doxylamine Succinate - NOT diphenhydramine/benadryl) from the local Walmart. It is considered to be a strong sedative, in some studies more effective than phenobarbital. Not addictive like Lunesta or Ambien. Start with a low dose, for my wife half a pill 12.5 mg knocks her out…

Don't fear fueling your body. I'm a lot bigger than you stature wise (6'5"), but on a previous journey I went from 225 to 205 while eating 2500-2700 per day. I do use a lot of vigorous exercise as I believe in burning off the fat versus starving it off. Learned the hard way after a month of utter frustration while trying…

I think what people are saying is that you need to fuel your body enough that it doesn't perceive it is going through a famine, but not so much that you remove the calorie deficit. Quick story to illustrate. When I was on my fitness journey before I went through a month long period without dropping a pound. I had gone from…

Amazing already - keep up the amazing work!

6 mile bike ride with my 8 yr old princess - proud of how strong she is getting and tearing up the little hills. 30 minutes football catch with oldest son. Now for my 70 min elliptical session. All told looking for 1800 exercise cals burned so I can eat a big ol dinner!

Different strokes for different folks. Many people get caught up in all the different atkins, low carb, zero fat, 10 meals a day, fasting for 20 hours a day, etc.. If a plan works for you use it, if not don't. In the end, you need to create a calorie deficit while while still eating enough of of the bodies essential…

Just for today and will not be angry with the scale for not moving the way I want it to. And today I will remind myself that if I want a treat, I must earn it first. A mantra I learned from mountain biking buddies - Bombing singletrack downhills is always fun, but so much more satisfying when you earned it by riding up the…

I got that a lot when I got "Skinny" some years back which translates to I got healthy. Everyone has an opinion, some right, some wrong, but in the end who cares! Do what is right for you. My suggestion would be that instead of shooting for some weight from 17-18 years ago, set one based on fitness. Maybe shoot for 10%…

Ok thanks, hate when I forget to engage my brain before I start typing. Think it took me about three minutes to find lots of studies. So how do I remove my stupid posts?

Many, many of us are right there with you. In the past I went from 255 to 200, then life, job changes, and pure laziness on my part and convincing myself that I still look fine. Then one day the scale says 270, I remember my Dad having a heart attack at 62 (thank God he survived and made lots of changes since) and he was…

When I was on this journey ten years ago the elliptical was my best friend - about 50 pounds mainly through it. Of course did weight training at the same time to maintain LBM. This time back to the elliptical (fortunate to have a good one at home now) and have dropped 13 in the last 3-4 weeks. Diet of course is a huge…

Height: 6' 5" Weight: 253 Age: 45 Daily calorie goal (not including exercise): 1750 Average weight loss per week: 2-3 Starting weight: 266 Exercise of choice: elliptical, cycling (indoor trainer for now), mountain biking with the kids, ready to add weightlifting Goal weight: 200 or 10% body fat - whichever comes first

At 6'2" and 170 that is a BMI of 21.8, you are smack dab in the middle of the normal range. 140 lbs would land you straight in to the underweight land - especially for a male. Not to be too preachy, but your goals should be mainly body transformation - with very little weight loss. Eat at your maintenance or TDEE level,…

Great NSV!!! Making people do a double take because it just doesn't quite look like you is a sure sign of a great transformation - keep up the great work!

I'm 6'5" with starting weight 266-270 - currently around 253 after the first month. Ultimate goal is around 200. I have what I guess is a medium frame and from the best I can calculate have a lean body mass of around 180. 200 would put me at 10% body fat if I can maintain the LBM. Twenty plus years ago when in college i…

You will so get there - by June you're going to be a couple months into maintaining that new goal weight!!! Healthy and Happy!!!