Lost 6 lbs in 10 days - overweight - here is what I did.

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Anonymous wrote:^Also, there really aren't too many people fretting over how to lose 5 or 10 pounds. It's not that hard to lose such a small amount of weight. Their metabolisms aren't lugged down by excess fat so they should be able to take that weight off with very minimal effort.

But the folks with 40, 50, 100+ pounds to lose really can use some tips as to how to maintain a calorie deficit long term. These are the folks who are in it for the long haul. And they are not going to be able to take that weight off through exercise alone. They will need to make significant changes to their diet, too.

It's been hard for me, so speak for someone else. I will lose 5lbs and gain it back for 3 year now or more. After my long not diagnosed Lyme disease, it literary takes me weeks to lose it and just about a day to gain it back. And if I don't pay attention, I start gaining more and more weight. So, now I have to watch it before it turns into 15, 20, 40 lbs all the time. Funny how people assume that some "thinner" people do not struggle with weight gain issues. Long gone are the days of my 20s when today I could pig out, and tomorrow watch what I ate for a bit and be perfectly fine weight wise.

You are smart to keep it to 5 pounds. Trust me, weeks of effort is easier than months or years of a calorie deficit. Exercising with 5 extra pounds is nothing compared to having to deal with 50 extra pounds. Be glad you've been able to stay on top of it like you have. I am really hoping to do the same. Maintenance is a PITA at times but it's nothing compared to the months long calorie restriction involved in taking a large amount of weight off. I look at some of the people who have lost 100+ pounds and wonder how on earth they did it. Can you imagine having to lose 50 pounds before you are even able to take a walk around your neighborhood? I can't.

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Op here. 40 yo man. I am doing IF 16:8. Thanks to the French woman and the other PP of 1600 Cal diet. I hated both of them and felt that they were cheating the system. But now I realize our bodies don’t need so much food to function. I don’t find loss of energy at all and now I am no longer starving. I ate healthy but salty food at IKEA and gained 1lb. So water weight is part of this journey. But I feel a lot more confident about myself now.

I am planning to hit Gym this week and start working on muscles to see what happens. I will post experience as I find evidence of what works.

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Anonymous wrote:But now I realize our bodies don’t need so much food to function. I don’t find loss of energy at all and now I am no longer starving.

Amen!
(I am the PP who suggested not to indulge earlier

And I felt even more empowered when I started keto and fasting (only short fasts, about 24 hrs). I also feel very energetic (40 y.o. female), whereas was sluggish after eating carbs (very healthy carbs, mind you).

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^Also, there really aren't too many people fretting over how to lose 5 or 10 pounds. It's not that hard to lose such a small amount of weight. Their metabolisms aren't lugged down by excess fat so they should be able to take that weight off with very minimal effort.

But the folks with 40, 50, 100+ pounds to lose really can use some tips as to how to maintain a calorie deficit long term. These are the folks who are in it for the long haul. And they are not going to be able to take that weight off through exercise alone. They will need to make significant changes to their diet, too.

It's been hard for me, so speak for someone else. I will lose 5lbs and gain it back for 3 year now or more. After my long not diagnosed Lyme disease, it literary takes me weeks to lose it and just about a day to gain it back. And if I don't pay attention, I start gaining more and more weight. So, now I have to watch it before it turns into 15, 20, 40 lbs all the time. Funny how people assume that some "thinner" people do not struggle with weight gain issues. Long gone are the days of my 20s when today I could pig out, and tomorrow watch what I ate for a bit and be perfectly fine weight wise.

You are smart to keep it to 5 pounds. Trust me, weeks of effort is easier than months or years of a calorie deficit. Exercising with 5 extra pounds is nothing compared to having to deal with 50 extra pounds. Be glad you've been able to stay on top of it like you have. I am really hoping to do the same. Maintenance is a PITA at times but it's nothing compared to the months long calorie restriction involved in taking a large amount of weight off. I look at some of the people who have lost 100+ pounds and wonder how on earth they did it. Can you imagine having to lose 50 pounds before you are even able to take a walk around your neighborhood? I can't.

Thank you for your kind words and understanding! I wish you the best of luck with your struggle!

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Anonymous wrote:^Also, there really aren't too many people fretting over how to lose 5 or 10 pounds. It's not that hard to lose such a small amount of weight. Their metabolisms aren't lugged down by excess fat so they should be able to take that weight off with very minimal effort.

But the folks with 40, 50, 100+ pounds to lose really can use some tips as to how to maintain a calorie deficit long term. These are the folks who are in it for the long haul. And they are not going to be able to take that weight off through exercise alone. They will need to make significant changes to their diet, too.

You've clearly never tried to get from 12% body fat to 10%. When you have less fat (i.e. already have six pack abs) , losing the last few pounds is VERY tough.

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Anonymous wrote:^Also, there really aren't too many people fretting over how to lose 5 or 10 pounds. It's not that hard to lose such a small amount of weight. Their metabolisms aren't lugged down by excess fat so they should be able to take that weight off with very minimal effort.

But the folks with 40, 50, 100+ pounds to lose really can use some tips as to how to maintain a calorie deficit long term. These are the folks who are in it for the long haul. And they are not going to be able to take that weight off through exercise alone. They will need to make significant changes to their diet, too.

You've clearly never tried to get from 12% body fat to 10%. When you have less fat (i.e. already have six pack abs) , losing the last few pounds is VERY tough.

meh...I think PP meant those who have fat to lose rather than those who are sub 15% fat percentage.

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Anonymous wrote:^Also, there really aren't too many people fretting over how to lose 5 or 10 pounds. It's not that hard to lose such a small amount of weight. Their metabolisms aren't lugged down by excess fat so they should be able to take that weight off with very minimal effort.

But the folks with 40, 50, 100+ pounds to lose really can use some tips as to how to maintain a calorie deficit long term. These are the folks who are in it for the long haul. And they are not going to be able to take that weight off through exercise alone. They will need to make significant changes to their diet, too.

You've clearly never tried to get from 12% body fat to 10%. When you have less fat (i.e. already have six pack abs) , losing the last few pounds is VERY tough.

meh...I think PP meant those who have fat to lose rather than those who are sub 15% fat percentage.

Yes, I was talking specifically about people who weigh more than they want to and want to drop some fat. That's pretty much what this thread is about.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^Also, there really aren't too many people fretting over how to lose 5 or 10 pounds. It's not that hard to lose such a small amount of weight. Their metabolisms aren't lugged down by excess fat so they should be able to take that weight off with very minimal effort.

But the folks with 40, 50, 100+ pounds to lose really can use some tips as to how to maintain a calorie deficit long term. These are the folks who are in it for the long haul. And they are not going to be able to take that weight off through exercise alone. They will need to make significant changes to their diet, too.

I agree as an Op because now I am at -12lb, from 180 to 168. The first 5 were easy but I would not say VERY easy. Even to lose 5 lbs I had to adjust my diet and ensure that I do not eat more than 1800 calories. Since then, I moved to a 1600 calorie diet and lost 7 lbs more. For the folks like me who are in it for the long haul, I think every bit of tracking, education, self-awareness, and motivation helps. I will post new learnings as I make progress but thus far the following worked:

1. Daily tracking and weighing - self-awareness and integrity.
2. 16:8 or 17:7 fasts.
3. 1600 to 1800 calories per day diet.
4. 8 cups of water a day (I am averaging at 6 )
5. One fruit per day.
6. Minimal to no processed or fast food.
7. Green Tea.
8. Yogurt - Whole Milk.

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Anonymous wrote:^Also, there really aren't too many people fretting over how to lose 5 or 10 pounds. It's not that hard to lose such a small amount of weight. Their metabolisms aren't lugged down by excess fat so they should be able to take that weight off with very minimal effort.

But the folks with 40, 50, 100+ pounds to lose really can use some tips as to how to maintain a calorie deficit long term. These are the folks who are in it for the long haul. And they are not going to be able to take that weight off through exercise alone. They will need to make significant changes to their diet, too.

You've clearly never tried to get from 12% body fat to 10%. When you have less fat (i.e. already have six pack abs) , losing the last few pounds is VERY tough.

How long are you going to be posting about your insane quest to be scary skinny? Please seek professional help as opposed to embracing your mental illness.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^Also, there really aren't too many people fretting over how to lose 5 or 10 pounds. It's not that hard to lose such a small amount of weight. Their metabolisms aren't lugged down by excess fat so they should be able to take that weight off with very minimal effort.

But the folks with 40, 50, 100+ pounds to lose really can use some tips as to how to maintain a calorie deficit long term. These are the folks who are in it for the long haul. And they are not going to be able to take that weight off through exercise alone. They will need to make significant changes to their diet, too.

You've clearly never tried to get from 12% body fat to 10%. When you have less fat (i.e. already have six pack abs) , losing the last few pounds is VERY tough.

How long are you going to be posting about your insane quest to be scary skinny? Please seek professional help as opposed to embracing your mental illness.

If pp is a male, 10% is great but not scary skinny.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^Also, there really aren't too many people fretting over how to lose 5 or 10 pounds. It's not that hard to lose such a small amount of weight. Their metabolisms aren't lugged down by excess fat so they should be able to take that weight off with very minimal effort.

But the folks with 40, 50, 100+ pounds to lose really can use some tips as to how to maintain a calorie deficit long term. These are the folks who are in it for the long haul. And they are not going to be able to take that weight off through exercise alone. They will need to make significant changes to their diet, too.

You've clearly never tried to get from 12% body fat to 10%. When you have less fat (i.e. already have six pack abs) , losing the last few pounds is VERY tough.

meh...I think PP meant those who have fat to lose rather than those who are sub 15% fat percentage.

I'm female 18% body fat trying to get to 17%. Not. Easy. At. All.

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Anonymous wrote:Good job, OP. I've lost 27 lbs in about 6 months, but I started out a healthy (not overweight) weight. I just wanted to be super skinny and toned.

My advice- increase your workouts. 1 mile is a great start but 3-4 miles 3-4 times a week and weightlifting on off days will really give you some great definition.

Personally, I think you're losing out by cutting coffee. Coffee is very healthy and also suppresses appetite.

PP can you please provide details on your regimen? 27 pounds in 6 months, congrats!

Sure, I aim for 1000-1400 calories per day while losing weight (I do periods of maintenance, for example, through the holidays).

Work out at least every other day very aggressively. For example, run 5-7 miles, kickboxing, orangetheory once a week, and weightlifting at least once a week.

Sleep at least 8 hours.

Key to my diet is eating 600 calories or less during the morning and workday.

This is disordered. Eating 1000 cal a day while running 5 to 7 miles is not healthy by any stretch.

I agree 1000 to 1400 calories is a diet for skinny models. No idea what this person is trying to do.

DP. You are kidding. Average height and size women above 50 should not be eating more than 1400-1600 calories a day. Otherwise, they will gain weight.

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Anonymous wrote:The reason I ask what you ate is that I am struggling with 5-10lbs loss for ages now. It seems like even looking at food makes me not lose weight. I am not overweight terribly, but could use to lose 10lbs.

cut carbs and it will fall off

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So have you kept it off?

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Op here. I am at -14lb now. 16:8 IF and conscious effort to weed out all of the proceeded food are doing the trick. I have joined the Gym for strength training. Contrary to advice such as drink protein shake etc after the Gym, I simply drink Green tea and water during IF. My body seems to have adopted the new routine and I don’t feel hungry anymore. I have 16lb more to go. I now feel that the first six lbs were most difficult to lose. The next 10 came off through consistency and I never experienced any headache.