50 lbs Down & 50 to Go!
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Modifying Rotation this month 2 make up 4 Binges:
1st Week:
Alternate between 1200 and 1500 calories for 6 days then 1200 on 7th day.
2nd Week:
Next 7 days 1500/1800 calorie alternation
3rd Week:
Alternate between 1200 and 1500 calories for 6 days then 1200 on 7th day.
4th Week:
Next 7 days 1500 increased by 100 calories
per day to 2100 calories per day
1st Week:
Alternate between 1200 and 1500 calories for 6 days then 1200 on 7th day.
2nd Week:
Next 7 days 1500/1800 calorie alternation
3rd Week:
Alternate between 1200 and 1500 calories for 6 days then 1200 on 7th day.
4th Week:
Next 7 days 1500 increased by 100 calories
per day to 2100 calories per day
feelinggooder
New member
I've read the same. Something about it taking time for the skin to snap back into shape so if the weight loss is rapid the skin doesn't have time to keep up. Apparently, the younger you are, the less of an issue it becomes and there's a type of cream, vitamin E maybe? that can help.
feelinggooder
New member
Try to enjoy the ride, putting up big/small numbers is fun but making it sustainable is also important. Might want to consider tracking numbers other than weight on the scale like body fat %, body measurements, number of pushups you can do or whatever else you can think of as additional motivation for weeks when the weight loss slows.
As an added bonus, by tracking body fat percentage you can get a rough idea of whether or not the weight loss is pure body fat or a combination of muscle and fat or if you're managing to increase muscle mass.
As an added bonus, by tracking body fat percentage you can get a rough idea of whether or not the weight loss is pure body fat or a combination of muscle and fat or if you're managing to increase muscle mass.
I've got plenty of muscle. In HS I could lift more w/ legs than anyone else on Football team. Upper body was not as strong as some but we had some serious body builders on team. I was pretty active physically up til age 35. I used to run 1 to 3 miles 3 times a week in Griffith Park when I lived in LA.
Got a little out of shape by mid 40's but I did not have major weight gains until I was in my 5th decade and even then I lost the 78 lbs that I had gained in my early 50's. I just got finished loading 40 boxes of flooring (that the Home Depot & Lowes guys wouldn't touch) in my van and into my home, so I've got muscle. I just don't want to end up with a lot of loose skin.
Now that I'm within 65 lbs of Healthy weight, I've started toning with a band and some weights and I'm using some aloe vitamin E cream. I guess I'll be less concerned about losing for however long it takes me to lose the 65. If I don't see some toning in next 2 months then I will probably stretch out my goal of 197 for another 7 or 8 months.
Any & all tips are welcomed!
Got a little out of shape by mid 40's but I did not have major weight gains until I was in my 5th decade and even then I lost the 78 lbs that I had gained in my early 50's. I just got finished loading 40 boxes of flooring (that the Home Depot & Lowes guys wouldn't touch) in my van and into my home, so I've got muscle. I just don't want to end up with a lot of loose skin.
Now that I'm within 65 lbs of Healthy weight, I've started toning with a band and some weights and I'm using some aloe vitamin E cream. I guess I'll be less concerned about losing for however long it takes me to lose the 65. If I don't see some toning in next 2 months then I will probably stretch out my goal of 197 for another 7 or 8 months.
Any & all tips are welcomed!
M
MaryannC
Guest
Hey Free - I agree with FG - sustainable is a good way to go....don't push too fast - stretching out your goal to 7-8 months sounds wise - you'll be more likely to develop long-term , permanent , healthy habits , ...and stick to skinny for good....
.. from a health viewpoint - bodies deal better with gradual change - anything too drastic is hard on all kinds of different things..- heart, kidneys, hormones - all impacted - ( including skin )... slower loss is probably better - if U have the patience...
- the Fat2Fit podcasts say that loose-skin with weight loss does vary from person to person , genetics and age do play a role - it usually does improve somewhat... - but can take weeks/months for skin to firm back up.....and that toning can help ...
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Keep up the good-hard work ( 'bet that flooring will be just gorgeous)...and good way to "tone" & firm "loose" skin eh ?
cheers,
Maryann
.. from a health viewpoint - bodies deal better with gradual change - anything too drastic is hard on all kinds of different things..- heart, kidneys, hormones - all impacted - ( including skin )... slower loss is probably better - if U have the patience...
- the Fat2Fit podcasts say that loose-skin with weight loss does vary from person to person , genetics and age do play a role - it usually does improve somewhat... - but can take weeks/months for skin to firm back up.....and that toning can help ...
Keep up the good-hard work ( 'bet that flooring will be just gorgeous)...and good way to "tone" & firm "loose" skin eh ?
cheers,
Maryann
MysticRealm
New member
AGood job getting back on track! It's always good doing exercises that don't really feel like exercise. Yes it's hard work but its a bit more interesting since there are other goals along with it and that's where you're main focus is.
Contemplated Modification 2 Rotation Diet:
1st Week:
1500/1800 Alternation
2nd Week:
1800/2100 Alternation
3rd Week:
1500/1800 Alternation
4th Week:
Next 7 days 1500 increased by 100 calories
per day to 2100 calories per day
This is a 4 week rotation instead of the 3 week rotation of Katahn's Diet.
1st Week:
1500/1800 Alternation
2nd Week:
1800/2100 Alternation
3rd Week:
1500/1800 Alternation
4th Week:
Next 7 days 1500 increased by 100 calories
per day to 2100 calories per day
This is a 4 week rotation instead of the 3 week rotation of Katahn's Diet.
M
MaryannC
Guest
Hey Free - good work balancing the binge with exercise -
...& I am thinking your new plan for rotation with higher calories - 1500/1800/2100 will likely have you feeling much better & less starving/ less likely to binge....
cheers
Hope it's a great day for ya - with good choices.
Maryann C.
Originally Posted by MaryannC
Hey Free - good work balancing the binge with exercise -good way to control things....
...& I am thinking your new plan for rotation with higher calories - 1500/1800/2100 will likely have you feeling much better & less starving/ less likely to binge....
cheers
Hope it's a great day for ya - with good choices.
Maryann C.
Once I get below 255 I'll feel a lot better and will probably start the new rotation.
Under 1200 cals so far but no exercise yet. After I took Liv to school, I voted for the Honorable Governor Romney. Then went to Dentist. Then Piano & Viola lessons for Liv. Just got home. The good thing about running around all day is it keeps me away from the frig.
I should be able to get at least 60 to 90 mins. of biking & rowing in while watching TV.
I should be able to get at least 60 to 90 mins. of biking & rowing in while watching TV.
