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Need2BSmaller

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Well I guesss this is the best place to start. I am getting ready to start back at trying to lose some weight tommorow. I know people say always start on a monday but I am so pissed at myself after weighing in at 450lbs today I can wait.

In the last year I went from 488lbs to under 430lbs just to put it all back on in the last month. I am a full time student and also work full time and it has caught up to me with 20 of the lbs I lost.

I am back on program tommorow and will see how it goes.

My Starting plans will be to eat 3 meals and 3 snacks approx 3 hours apart and go for a walk in the morning. I will be walking everyday and lifting weights MON WED and FRI. I also use fitday to track what I eat so to keep track I will try and post that out here as well.

I don't want to cus but in all honesty I am really @#$%^&* tired of being so fat and have had enough off losing weight just to put it on again. No more I am extreamly unhappy with many aspects of my life and try to fake like I am not. People don't know, not even those close to me but I am at a fork in the road and one path is "weight Loss" and the other is "death". I am trying to go down the right one hope this board can help
 
Good luck on your journey. Many people are in the same boat as you are so you came to the right place. I'll try to give you a little insight because I know how it feels to lose weight and gain it back. I lost nearly 70 Lbs and I gained it all back and then more, I gained 90 Lbs after. I was sooooooo upset that I said screw it, enough is enough....

Don't start tomorrow, start tonight, go for a walk. Nothing is stopping you, even if it's only 20 minutes. When you eat food, remember a few things, if it's colorful, it's good for you (mostly :p pink cotton candy does not count haha)

stop drinking anything that's not water!! Water is the fuel of weight loss. If you have a craving for some junk food, ask yourself if it's really a craving or is there another reason you want it. If it's another reason, deal with it and your craving will go away. If it's still there, drink a ton of water. Then give into your craving, but do it in moderation. (I cheat too, but when I do cheat I make sure to get in a bit more activity)

Finally, push yourself (make sure it's safe though, if your not sure ask a physician) I do more and more all the time, I go as hard as I can, then I go even harder later. I keep pushing the limit.... Yes I was sore when I first started, now I'm not... the soreness goes away in time, or you get used to it..

Good luck, seek people's advice, I'm no expert here so I might not be giving the best info, just what I was able to take from this journey.


ohh one more thing, NOBODY can tell you it's not possible, don't listen to them, it's amazing what people can do with the proper motivation.
 
Thanks Biggreen

Thanks Big I did walk today. I just have to go grocery shopping after work is all. I have been living on fast food as I am literally home for 1hr a day that I am not sleeping. The walk is what made me weigh myself. I can only wiegh myself at work on the shipping scale cause regular scales don't go high enough. I went for a walk for the first time in 2 months and could not even make it 1k. I was walking 3k's everyday in July.

I use to not be able to walk at all last year, thats what got me started in the first place. I drive a fork truck at work and when I would go to the store or whatever I would have to use the scooters. I was just getting to the point where I was walking pretty good and my knees, feet and back were not killing me everyday now they are sore as heck again but I am getting back at it no matter what. I am done living this way I swear and thanks for the advice. I talk to my dr. regularly so he is aware of my situation although he will be not happy when I see him next and he sees I am putting this weight back on I am sure.

thanks again for the help and incouragment
 
Damn you're quick. haha I just responded to your intro post and you already have a diary up and running. Niceeee.. :) I know you said your doctor will probably be angry at you for gaining, but hey... we all slip, but luckily for you, you caught yourself in time before gaining everything back. Look at things from a positive perspective and you'll be successful with your weight loss. :D Good luck.

-Sheryl
 
Welcome aboard!
I am trying not to slip myself. I went for a forty minute walk today. Which was pretty good seeing as I was not in the mood, but afterwards felt awesome!

Good for you for going on the walk, you werent able to do what you did before, but you will be able to in time!
Like Sheryl said, keep a positive perspective and don't get discouraged, or don't stop if you do get discouraged, like from plateaus ..

I wish you the best
and will come here to find out how fantastic your doing!
Good job on not gaining all the weight back ...

best wishes
always
natalie jo :)
 
MsGhettoBooty said:
Damn you're quick. haha I just responded to your intro post and you already have a diary up and running. Niceeee.. :) I know you said your doctor will probably be angry at you for gaining, but hey... we all slip, but luckily for you, you caught yourself in time before gaining everything back. Look at things from a positive perspective and you'll be successful with your weight loss. :D Good luck.

-Sheryl
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LOL thanks yeah wuick on the internet not so quick on the feet lol

I was reading and posting reading and posting lol I am pumped to get back on track and taking it out on the forum I guess lol

thanks for the post I never thought of it that way and I am really feeling down but that helps alot actually.
 
nataliejo said:
Welcome aboard!
I am trying not to slip myself. I went for a forty minute walk today. Which was pretty good seeing as I was not in the mood, but afterwards felt awesome!

Good for you for going on the walk, you werent able to do what you did before, but you will be able to in time!
Like Sheryl said, keep a positive perspective and don't get discouraged, or don't stop if you do get discouraged, like from plateaus ..

I wish you the best
and will come here to find out how fantastic your doing!
Good job on not gaining all the weight back ...

best wishes
always
natalie jo :)
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thanks very much and that is awsome that you walked when you didn't feel like it. I have a hard time with that always. When I feel crapy I hide in bed lol not good I know but 34 years of habit I guess. Thanks for the support I appreciate it. I am really feeling better since posting here I am so glad I found this forum.
 
OK so after surfing the forum for a bit I remembered a couple things. One I bought Bob Greens Best Life Diet Book a while back read it and thought hmmm seems good but I was losing weight already and didn't want to mess with success. It seems like just the kind of program I can use right now so I will be starting that tommorow.

Also to add to that I will be starting to use the walk away the lbs videos I have. I find them better then walking outside at first cause when I get to sore I can pause them, then start them again and make sure I get the whole mile in.

I will also be lifting weights with a starter circuit workout I was doing before. It's nothing crazy about 30 mins to 45 mins MOn,Wed and Fri. This is actually my favorite part of a healthy life style and I can't wait for monday to get here just thinking about it.

Thanks for all your support already I am so glad I found this place. i was posting on another board and it helped but they blocked it at work because it had pics of body builders in shorts and that was not acceptable so I think this is my new home now :)

repps to all for your help although with my 0 rep power I don't know what good they will be :)

thanks again :)
 
Good Luck to ya!

It's still very early in my journey, but I find this sight highly motivating. FOlks are friendly and honest, and share alot of important tips. I think the beginning is the hardest- but your already taken the first step. WIth each new change you make to become healthier, it will be a challenge but once you get over the hump, it becomes much easier. I started out only walking 3 times a week a little over a month ago, but now work out 6 days a week, for 30 minutes minimun and actually WANT to work out on my ski machine. Oh, its still hard to get on it early in the morning, but that is the hardest part- once im on it, Im in the groove. I hope you find similiar success!
 
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Enjoy the process

I just wanted to wish you well on your journey. It is going to be tough and I look forward following your progress, towards a lighter life.
 
Need2BSmaller said:
LOL thanks yeah wuick on the internet not so quick on the feet lol


thanks for the post I never thought of it that way and I am really feeling down but that helps alot actually.
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Oh honey.... in due time. You'll be quick on your feet from having to run away from all the ladies after you lose all your weight.. ;) haha

As for feeling down... bah... there's no need for that around here. You've found a forum where everyone's here to help one another. :D I'm glad you've been roaming the site and posting like a mad man. I've found, from personal experience, that keeping up with posting at the forum really helps you to keep your goals in mind. If you're ever bored or need a little pick-me-up, drop on by my diary and say "hi." I'm always around the site being a pain in the ass. haha Hope you have a great weekend, doll.

-Sheryl
 
:) You can do it!

You've taken the first step to wellness which in my opinion is the hardest! :hug2:

Don't give up. *waves*
 
MsGhettoBooty said:


Oh honey.... in due time. You'll be quick on your feet from having to run away from all the ladies after you lose all your weight.. ;) haha

As for feeling down... bah... there's no need for that around here. You've found a forum where everyone's here to help one another. :D I'm glad you've been roaming the site and posting like a mad man. I've found, from personal experience, that keeping up with posting at the forum really helps you to keep your goals in mind. If you're ever bored or need a little pick-me-up, drop on by my diary and say "hi." I'm always around the site being a pain in the ass. haha Hope you have a great weekend, doll.

-Sheryl
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My thoughts exactly!
 
lol you guys are 2 funny

OK I didn't have time to even think about booting up my computer this weekend so NO posts sorry. I have my fitday done for today and here it is.




Now that is miles away from how I was eating but It is how I will be eating. I am kinda using bob greens Best Life Diet as a guide for sure. SO in addition to what you see I will be walking 2500 steps everyday this week on my breaks (spread out) like 850 at a time. Then next week I will add the weight lifting in.

Also the book calls for a good multi so I got the Animal pak and FIsh oil supps that I take 3 times a day.

I started drinking some water again and even though I was not counting cals or really restricting at all this weekend I am already down 3lbs from just not eating fast food at all. I think the combination of all the salt in fast food and not drinking water was a big part of my weight gain and I am praying that means I will see some more weight loss this week as I increase my water intake daily.
 
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Now that is miles away from how I was eating but It is how I will be eating.
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Hey hey homeboy,

So I was looking over your fitday info and you'll be eating around 2800 calories or so. Do you know what your BMR is? Also, have you figured out what your caloric intake will be? I know these are a lot of questions, but believe me, once you figure these out, it'll make losing weight so much easier. If you have questions.... just ask. Good luck with the walking, doll.

-Sheryl
 
MsGhettoBooty said:


Hey hey homeboy,

So I was looking over your fitday info and you'll be eating around 2800 calories or so. Do you know what your BMR is? Also, have you figured out what your caloric intake will be? I know these are a lot of questions, but believe me, once you figure these out, it'll make losing weight so much easier. If you have questions.... just ask. Good luck with the walking, doll.

-Sheryl
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last time I figured out my bmr it was approx 4200cals but that was with lifting and walking 3 miles. I am going to start by aiming for 3000 to 3500 cals a day with at least 200g of protien and 30% or less from fat.

My cals today were a little low but I didn't have school today so I slept in and did not have breakfast till about 10:30am so You can add another meal or snack on a normal day, which will bring me up to right inbetween 3000 and 3500 cals. I won't drop it any lower till I get back in the swing of lifting and walking regular and weight loss stops ie/ less then 1 to 2 lbs a week.

does this sound sane or am I way off base?
 
Need2BSmaller said:
does this sound sane or am I way off base?
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You know who would give the best advice for all of this..... Steve. Steve usually drops into "The Harsh Turth" section to answer people, so if you like, maybe you can have him look over your eating plan and he can do his magic. Steve's awesome. Just by asking him questions and whatnot, he's helped me to lose 10 lbs so far.... so yah, I'm keeping him around. HA! (And he's a cool guy... not some judgmental prick like most CPTs.) Right now, he's away on a business trip, but he'll be dropping in whenever he has a chance to.

-Sheryl
 
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