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[Want2Live]

I'm new here, my name is Lisa and last week I decided that I want to live. So, I pulled myself out of a pity spiral, hugged my children and decided to change. I have an endocrine disorder that makes it near to impossible for me to be skinny, but I *can* be much lighter. So, I'll never be a bikini wearer... but I don't need to dread the glares I get at the beach.

Using an 800 calorie average formula given to me by my doctor a few years ago, I added in some biggest loser workouts and managed to go from 355lbs to 332lbs this week. I know that's just the initial jump due to my size, but it felt good just the same.

My prescribed calorie formula is this:

Monday: 400 calorie liquid fast
Tuesday: 600 calories
Wednesday: 1000 calories
Thursday: 400 calorie liquid fast
Friday: 800 calories
Saturday: 1200 calories
Sunday: 1200 calories

I personally like the liquid fasts, however my doctor did suggest that if I find them hard I could increase those days to 600-800 calories and reduce my weekends to 800-1000 as well (As long as the weekly average stays at 800).

Obviously, this diet is just for a while before moving on to a more sustainable calorie count. I'm loving the extra energy though! I hope that stays!

 

[Flumes]

Hi want2live.

I hope you succeed on your goals...but your plan looks very extreme.

If it works for you go for it.

Good luck and keep us posted on how you make out.

If you ever need some advice on nutrition or eating properly, I'll greatly offer.

Good luck!

 

[wishes]

Yeouch, that kind of diet is probably needing doctors supervision also a touch. You may want to raise the average to say 1200-1500 at least.

 

[Flumes]

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Love your progress pics Wishes!

Truly, you are a motivation icon on this board! Thanks!

<now back to your regularly scheduled program>