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I, too, switched to a more whole foods, plant-based eating in the last few weeks. I've seen Forks Over Knives and am familiar with Esselstyn's work (actually both Esselstyns...Caldwell and Rip). I still allow some fish/chicken but maybe one or twice a week and I have used chicken broth and have had egg whites, but overall,…

Oh my goodness...so many things. In the last 9 months, I have had some starts and stops. In the past, I would just give up and move on back into my unhealthy lifestyle. What I've learned and continue to remind myself is that I can make better choices AT ANY TIME. I do not have to wait for some special date, or to "start on…

Every person is different. Asking others what they've lost can give you perspective, but do not automatically compare yourself to others. Pace of weight loss is affected by SO many things. Age, how much weight needs to be lost, muscle mass %, gender, diet, etc., all affect that pace. Overall, 10 lbs in a month is…

First off, amazing job! Anyone who can lose 100 lbs (regardless of the timeframe) should be admired! You clearly leveraged your determination and made it happen...bravo! In terms of the "loose skin comment" controversy, the existence of loose skin is affected by a number of factors. The pace of weight loss can be a factor;…

I love the idea of a reward system, with small rewards along the way. My problem (and please excuse me, because I know this is going to sound obnoxious) is that I'll buy what I want anyway. If I want a pedicure, I get one. If I want a massage, I get one (I actually found a masseuse who is building her practice and I get…

Amazing...you look AWESOME! What an inspiration!

First, feel great about your total loss and maintaining a loss of 86 lbs. That's amazing! Second, it's only 14 lbs. You can lose that in a like a month or two. Just don't let another day go by. Start your day tomorrow eating well. Nothing too drastic or crazy. Just eat a healthy breakfast, plan your lunch. Be moderate.…

First, I would just be consistent. What you're doing will work...your body just might need time to catch up. I also just noticed your name...my son's name is Kellen :).

You've lost a chunk of weight...AMAZING! The key is consistency. The body typically does not lose in a linear or consistent basis. Sometimes our body "holds" onto water, whether due to low calorie amounts and/or workouts. Keep pushing ahead. You will probably see a big drop in the weeks ahead. Further, you'll find youself…

After reading and reading about Insanity (and the fact that my husband has been dabbling with it), I decided to start it today. I did the Plyometric/cardio DVD (essentially the first one on the schedule after the FIT test). It was HARD!! For context, I was doing Jillian MIchael's Body Revolution up until June 30th and have…

Thanks for sharing! I'll definitely try this!

I've had JMBR since March. I have not completed the full program. In that time, I've gotten through week 8 and, with life, have taken some short sabbaticals. Because the program is progressive, I didn't feel comfortable moving on to new, more difficult workouts after taking 2-4 weeks off. When I first started, I lost…

Sounds like you haven't tried it for any length of time. Many individuals have done a metabolic reset and have then been able to continue losing while eating more calories than they did previously. Based on how long a person has been eating at such a deficit, it can take time for the body to adjust. It's science, not a…

Amazing! You look fantastic!

Eating low cal seems to work for those folks on the "Survivor" show... ///steps back into the shadows to "watch the show"...

I recommend the BMR calculator provided through the Scooby site (search google for Scooby BMR calculator). Generally (and it's not good to use broad generalities), it's not a good practice to eat below one's BMR for long periods of time. There have been studies, however, that has shown for those who are obese (have more…

Thanks, everyone. I recently moved through about 3/4 of the Jillian Michaels Body Revolution program and have taken a few weeks off (due to vacation and other factors). I was either going to work back into that program (can't just start where I left off as it gets progressively more challenging), go to the gym and do some…

A plateau, a stall, our body's moment of pause (whatever we like to call it) :), these moments are inevitable. You have had great results and it's pretty typical for the body to hold onto water weight and/or not release weight after some weight loss. I think it's smart to calculate your numbers (e.g., BMR, TDEE) to…

Yikes, be kind...

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I'm a during. I've lost 45-50 lbs based on the day :). It's been an on and off again process since Thanksgiving 2011 (I've taken a couple of short "sabbaticals"). My goal is to lose another 45-50 by year-end. Before (277 lbs) - Back shots: After (230 lbs): And Side shots:

EM2LW means Eat More to Lose Weight. You can read more about the specifics, but the concept is to eat more (as noted in the title) than most diets recommend, but still lose weight. The high level description is that you eat more than your BMR, or basal metabolic rate (this is the amount of calories your body needs if you…

Exactly...at the end of the day, it's your program and your results. It fits better for your to wrap up your program just after 12 weeks. Good for you for moving through the program! I look forward to hearing your program results!

Thanks for this tip! I've had my BMF for 2 years, but wasn't using it. Just a week or so ago, I signed up for the monthly membership. I'm going to buy the yearly code and then use that. Looks like you can get it for $20, if you wait to bid at the end of the auction. You can't beat that!

If you have a large amount of weight to lose, you should be given more than 1200 calories in the system. Generally, it's not wise to eat below your BMR (basal metabolic rate) as this is the amount of calories your body needs if it were in coma. For me, at 230 lbs, that amount is around 1750. Eating this amount, I still…

I did not follow her plan during my focused phase 1 and lost 15.9 lbs (about 6.5% of my bodyweight). I did not add a TON of extra exercise after the first week, other than the occassional yoga class or workout. I ate around 1500-1600 calories. Even so, since that time, I've been reading about BMR (basal metabolic rate -…

Awesome, awesome, awesome! You look fantastic. Great changes!

With being so close to goal weight, you will not see the huge weight losses shown in her infomercial. What you will find, however, is a change in body composition. It's good you took measurements, because when you are so close to goal, this will be where you see changes. You might also consider getting your body fat %…

HHhhmmm...I like this idea! This could be interesting way to really keep things interesting. I've stumbled about midway through the program (I keep falling off schedule around week 7/8/9). I've just taken about a week off due to injury and was not sure what to do. I think I'll just move into week 7/8 and push through no…

Yes, I agree; 1200 is too low. In my first month, I averaged 1350 on low days (not intentional...just busy) and 1900 on high days. My goal now (at 230 lbs) is to not eat below my BMR. I've been reading that's it's better to at least hit that so you preserve muscle mass. As shared, after my first phase, I still followed the…