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Started January 1st 2014 and still here 13 months later. Down 92 pounds so far.
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This isn't a race. While most people just jump right in to a calorie deficit, your plan might work quite well for you. It could be very eye-opening to realize what the calorie load is for some of your favorite foods. However, this will only be accurate if you weigh and measure everything. I'm starring this thread. Maybe…
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First of all... why does your profile say you're 23?
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Wow. I concede! :-)
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It IS logical. But it goes against what most people have thought over the years. Maybe it's just weird to ME.
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To maintain your current weight, you've probably been eating about 3200 or more per day most days. Unless you're very active, in which case it might even have been more. Don't worry... you most likely will do just fine at that recommended calorie level.
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Weird but true.
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I was 319 pounds (down from 330 on January 1, 2014) and I'm down 92 pounds total now.
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I got this done just two days before Christmas! The prep was the worst part, and I heartily agree with the advice you've been given.
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This thread was interesting until the page 3 ridiculousness. Thanks for the info, serious posters. Adios.
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I'm sorry it didn't work out, but kudos to you for giving it your best shot. There will come more opportunities.
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LOL. Excellent plan!
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Just DECIDED to do this... that's GREAT! Many of us needed health scares or other wake-up calls.
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And why the Metamucil so often?
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LOL. I saw one woman refer to her size as 40 Long.
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And you'll be able to empathize and identify with the clients.
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Sell yourself as a future success story!
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Sick, twisted, and hilarious.
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I actually asked my doctor about a lump in the middle of my chest. Who knew I had a STERNUM??? LOL
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I think I heard that in the UK, they have patients drink only milk for several days before gastric bypass surgery. It shrinks the liver, or something like that.
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I'm 5'10" and got up to 330. I'm at around 245 now. I have a goal of 150, but I think anything under 170 should feel good. It's been decades, though, so it's hard to remember! I'll find out when I get there.
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Find a few healthy meals that you love and learn how to make them. When they start to get boring, learn a couple more. Make easy things like salads (be careful with your dressings!) and sandwiches, and log everything!
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For lunch, I chop broccoli and cauliflower and use it as my "base" for salads instead of lettuce. Then I add a protein: hard-boiled egg, some chicken or turkey, some cheese, or some nuts. For supper, a favorite is chicken and broccoli. If I'm low on fiber, I'll have peas instead of broccoli. But having chicken and a veggie…
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There's a clickable button right next to "Add Food" on your My Home page. Find your exercise, enter how many minutes, and save it. Hope this helps.
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I'm glad you're here to share your story. MFP is a great tool. Stick with it!
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I'm about half-way done with my goal of losing 180 pounds. I log daily. It works! Feel free to add me.
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Could it be close to your TOM (Time of the month)? That can increase your hunger and cravings, especially when you've just begun with a calorie deficit. You just have to power through those days the best you can. Plan ahead for next time, if that's it. Have healthier snacks/meals planned out and ready.
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Quite a difference!! Good job!!!
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Friend request sent!
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Are you able to buy equipment? I'm really beginning to like the kettle bell exercises.
