Current Events > So I'm 44lbs down in 1 1/2 months

(+) Yeah! (+)

Just under 20lbs to go before I hit the lightest weight I've ever been.

I haven't even been hitting the gym. Trying to lose what I can first by dieting for a couple of months and than I'm gonna go hard at the squat rack.

AMA I guess?
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Congratulations :D
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Nice keep it up
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byron posted...

What was your starting weight?

358lbs

Irregardless posted...

Congratulations :D

TomNook20 posted...

Nice keep it up

Thanks!
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Why are you waiting to exercise?
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What's your diet?
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What eating habits did you change?
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Nice!
You seen a doctor about developing some sort of regimen?
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What made you want to lose weight?
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eggcorn posted...

Why are you waiting to exercise?

My back and knees are messed up, trying to lighten the load as much as I can before starting so I don't injure myself. I don't know if that's a BS approach or not, but it's how I'm handling the situation.

Touch posted...

What's your diet?

Keto and intermittent fasting + OMAD. Eating lots of green veggies and meats, less than 20g sugar a day. Gave up soda completely. I eat one meal a day and than do not eat again for 24 hours.

LordRazziel posted...

Nice!
You seen a doctor about developing some sort of regimen?

Nah, no doctor. Just started doing it myself.

Flockaveli posted...

What made you want to lose weight?

I'm tired of feeling like shit all the time due to dragging my fat ass around.
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Damn one meal a day? You don't feel tired as fuck after a while?
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Touch posted...

Damn one meal a day? You don't feel tired as fuck after a while?

For the first couple of weeks, yeah. I hibernated lol. Basically when I wasn't at work I was sleeping.

But now I get through most days just fine, and that one big meal in the evening is awesome. I also drink copious amounts of caffeinated water lol.

Zurkon posted...

That is great, dude. Congratulations!

Thanks!
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Congratulations TC! :) Keep up the good work.
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So are you 1-23 intermittent fasting then ?
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Godnorgosh posted...

NOM posted...

the lightest weight I've ever been.

You sure about that?

Should have added "in my adult life" to that lol
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I see. Congrats dude. Now LTG won't have to make a video about you
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Also how many calories a day?
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Forlorn_Ass posted...

So are you 1-23 intermittent fasting then ?

Yeah pretty much.

Touch posted...

I see. Congrats dude. Now LTG won't have to make a video about you

Dats my biggest motivator tbh. I don't want that evil put on me!
_Lyonidias posted...

Congratulations TC! :) Keep up the good work.

Thank you!
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NOM posted...

My back and knees are messed up, trying to lighten the load as much as I can before starting so I don't injure myself.

That makes sense. GJ TC.
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Forlorn_Ass posted...

Also how many calories a day?

I give myself a 2k calorie limit but 9 times out of 10 I'm way under that. Probably eating more around 1300 calories a day.
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Also the hardest thing was basically giving up desserts because I don't trust any artificial sweetener except for Stevia. Because it's not artificial lol.

I work in a Bakery, too haha.
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I'm on 8-16 but I have a hard time with sugar
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Forlorn_Ass posted...

I'm on 8-16 but I have a hard time with sugar

Man the best advice I can give you is SLEEP for the first few weeks if you can. Just all the time. Take a nap whenever you can. Not awake = no sugar cravings. Drink lots of coffee or tea sweetened with Stevia.

That's what got me through the first few weeks.
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NOM posted...

Forlorn_Ass posted...

I'm on 8-16 but I have a hard time with sugar

Man the best advice I can give you is SLEEP for the first few weeks if you can. Just all the time. Take a nap whenever you can. Not awake = no sugar cravings. Drink lots of coffee or tea sweetened with Stevia.

That's what got me through the first few weeks.

The first thing I want went I wake up from a nap is sugar. Hopefully I'm running enough.
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I have been doing 8-16 too. I am down 60 in 3 months. I stalled for a 2 week period last month but it stared moving again. If that happens to you dont let it demotivate you. Push through it and it will start going down again.

I eat 1300 to 2000 calories a day split into 2 meals. Maybe a piece of fruit in the middle of the day. I cut out all the daily junk food. Soda being the prime offender in that. I do eat one fancy dessert a week on Saturday. Knowing I will get that keeps me on track and away from the garbage the rest of the week. I'm eating more healthy home cooked meals and stay away from fried and fast food. Roasted chicken breast, rice and veggies are my new best friends.

I try to walk at least a mile a day weather permitting. I picked Pokemon Go back up. I use it as a tool to keep me motivate to go out every day. Luckily the community in my town is still thriving. That makes it more fun to play. I also take a weightlifting class at the gym once a week.

If you have problems with your knees and back you should look into swimming. It is low impact and is good for people with problems like yours. A local place could have an indoor pool you can use. Yoga is another option for something low impact.
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NOM posted...

Just under 20lbs to go before I hit the lightest weight I've ever been.

I haven't even been hitting the gym. Trying to lose what I can first by dieting for a couple of months and than I'm gonna go hard at the squat rack.

AMA I guess?

358lbs

Your mother is one hell of a women and she has my deepest respect.
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