Anonymous
12/27/2024 15:22
Subject: Finally lost 5 pounds
I still eat the same things, just less and smaller portions of it. I also upper my exercise to 45-60 minutes a day of strength and HIIT. 2 days are βrest daysβ of 45-60 minute cardio and I lost 15 lbs. Still losing but mostly focusing on maintaining since my BMI was on the normal end when I started, but veering towards overweight.
Anonymous
12/27/2024 13:45
Subject: Finally lost 5 pounds
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I want to lose 10 pounds.
I finally lost 5 pounds.
I had to cut out most processed food. The only grain I eat is 1/2 cup of rolled overnight oats, occasionally a slice of sourdough bread, and every other day or so, quinoa, brown rice mixed with lentils.
I cut out pasta, pizza, and hamburger π buns and granola and cereal and popcorn with butter.
I added more fat like walnuts, pecans, avocado π₯, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. I added more leafy greens like steamed spinach and kale.
Instead of eating a cheeseburger, I ate turkey meatballs with steamed spinach and mushrooms with marinara sauce sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Or I microwaved an egg and steamed spinach and mushrooms with avocado π₯ sourdough toast.
I have been full after meals.
The last 5 or 10 pounds are sometimes considered stubborn. The weight loss is slower at a pound a week. You can't restrict calories anymore. You have to eat more nutritious calories.
Anyone else relate?
Yes, I can relate.
But do you only need to lose 10 pounds total, or is this your final 10? I had - and have - much more to lose. Nevertheless, the 20# I lost began with doing similar things (eliminating/making rare soda and breads, adding more veggies and nuts and MUFAs, etc) and also walking 30-60 minutes 5 or more times a week.
But I've been stuck for a few years now and can't figure out how to start moving the needle again for the remaining 20-30#. Anyone have suggestions? (Other than weights, because I have shoulder and wrist tendon issues precluding that)
Intermittent fasting worked for me, Jason Fung videos and podcasts and The Obesity Code from the library. Good luck!
Anonymous
12/26/2024 10:27
Subject: Finally lost 5 pounds
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Can't relate at all. If I ate like you did before, I'd be 500 pounds. I eat what you eat now, but I'm still overweight.
I need to go down to 2 meals like fruit/vegetable snack, salad with protein and 2-hour cardio with some weights.
Have you had a full blood panel/screening done? If you need to do a 2 hr workout and only eat fruit/vegetable snack and a salad with some protein in order to not be overweight....something seems off.
I did. Cholesterol is high, but just a little. I thought it was the genetics.
I just had something stressful happen that completely killed my appetite. I lost 5 pounds in 5 days or so. Trying to milk is as much as possible. Not in exercising mood at all unfortunately, but will walk the 10,000 steps to feel better.
Anonymous
12/26/2024 09:57
Subject: Finally lost 5 pounds
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Can't relate at all. If I ate like you did before, I'd be 500 pounds. I eat what you eat now, but I'm still overweight.
I need to go down to 2 meals like fruit/vegetable snack, salad with protein and 2-hour cardio with some weights.
Have you had a full blood panel/screening done? If you need to do a 2 hr workout and only eat fruit/vegetable snack and a salad with some protein in order to not be overweight....something seems off.
-fully agree something is off
Anonymous
12/20/2024 00:12
Subject: Finally lost 5 pounds
Anonymous wrote:Can't relate at all. If I ate like you did before, I'd be 500 pounds. I eat what you eat now, but I'm still overweight.
I need to go down to 2 meals like fruit/vegetable snack, salad with protein and 2-hour cardio with some weights.
Have you had a full blood panel/screening done? If you need to do a 2 hr workout and only eat fruit/vegetable snack and a salad with some protein in order to not be overweight....something seems off.
Anonymous
12/19/2024 22:29
Subject: Finally lost 5 pounds
Anonymous wrote:Why on earth were you microwaving an egg
I microwave my eggs for scrambled eggs. They're fluffy and fast. I mix spinach and mushrooms with it.
Anonymous
12/19/2024 19:50
Subject: Finally lost 5 pounds
Can't relate at all. If I ate like you did before, I'd be 500 pounds. I eat what you eat now, but I'm still overweight.
I need to go down to 2 meals like fruit/vegetable snack, salad with protein and 2-hour cardio with some weights.
I need to go down to 2 meals like fruit/vegetable snack, salad with protein and 2-hour cardio with some weights.
Anonymous
12/19/2024 18:55
Subject: Finally lost 5 pounds
Congratulations on your progress!
Anonymous
12/19/2024 18:53
Subject: Finally lost 5 pounds
Why on earth were you microwaving an egg
Anonymous
12/19/2024 18:29
Subject: Finally lost 5 pounds
I only need to lose 10 pounds total. I am menopausal and the weight was sticking more than ever.
I am doing strength training exercises as well.
I really had to say goodbye to the processed food. It was difficult for me. I usually at in moderation and didn't gain weight. Not now as I have gone through menopause.
I am doing strength training exercises as well.
I really had to say goodbye to the processed food. It was difficult for me. I usually at in moderation and didn't gain weight. Not now as I have gone through menopause.
Anonymous
12/19/2024 13:41
Subject: Finally lost 5 pounds
Anonymous wrote:I want to lose 10 pounds.
I finally lost 5 pounds.
I had to cut out most processed food. The only grain I eat is 1/2 cup of rolled overnight oats, occasionally a slice of sourdough bread, and every other day or so, quinoa, brown rice mixed with lentils.
I cut out pasta, pizza, and hamburger π buns and granola and cereal and popcorn with butter.
I added more fat like walnuts, pecans, avocado π₯, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. I added more leafy greens like steamed spinach and kale.
Instead of eating a cheeseburger, I ate turkey meatballs with steamed spinach and mushrooms with marinara sauce sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Or I microwaved an egg and steamed spinach and mushrooms with avocado π₯ sourdough toast.
I have been full after meals.
The last 5 or 10 pounds are sometimes considered stubborn. The weight loss is slower at a pound a week. You can't restrict calories anymore. You have to eat more nutritious calories.
Anyone else relate?
Yes, I can relate.
But do you only need to lose 10 pounds total, or is this your final 10? I had - and have - much more to lose. Nevertheless, the 20# I lost began with doing similar things (eliminating/making rare soda and breads, adding more veggies and nuts and MUFAs, etc) and also walking 30-60 minutes 5 or more times a week.
But I've been stuck for a few years now and can't figure out how to start moving the needle again for the remaining 20-30#. Anyone have suggestions? (Other than weights, because I have shoulder and wrist tendon issues precluding that)
Anonymous
12/19/2024 08:41
Subject: Finally lost 5 pounds
I also started drinking 16 ounces of water in the morning before breakfast of rolled overnight oats and chia seeds Greek yogurt almond milk and fruit. I drink another 16 ounces of water before lunch.
The water has helped my skin and overall just helped me feel better.
The water has helped my skin and overall just helped me feel better.
Anonymous
12/19/2024 08:39
Subject: Finally lost 5 pounds
I want to lose 10 pounds.
I finally lost 5 pounds.
I had to cut out most processed food. The only grain I eat is 1/2 cup of rolled overnight oats, occasionally a slice of sourdough bread, and every other day or so, quinoa, brown rice mixed with lentils.
I cut out pasta, pizza, and hamburger π buns and granola and cereal and popcorn with butter.
I added more fat like walnuts, pecans, avocado π₯, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. I added more leafy greens like steamed spinach and kale.
Instead of eating a cheeseburger, I ate turkey meatballs with steamed spinach and mushrooms with marinara sauce sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Or I microwaved an egg and steamed spinach and mushrooms with avocado π₯ sourdough toast.
I have been full after meals.
The last 5 or 10 pounds are sometimes considered stubborn. The weight loss is slower at a pound a week. You can't restrict calories anymore. You have to eat more nutritious calories.
Anyone else relate?
I finally lost 5 pounds.
I had to cut out most processed food. The only grain I eat is 1/2 cup of rolled overnight oats, occasionally a slice of sourdough bread, and every other day or so, quinoa, brown rice mixed with lentils.
I cut out pasta, pizza, and hamburger π buns and granola and cereal and popcorn with butter.
I added more fat like walnuts, pecans, avocado π₯, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. I added more leafy greens like steamed spinach and kale.
Instead of eating a cheeseburger, I ate turkey meatballs with steamed spinach and mushrooms with marinara sauce sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Or I microwaved an egg and steamed spinach and mushrooms with avocado π₯ sourdough toast.
I have been full after meals.
The last 5 or 10 pounds are sometimes considered stubborn. The weight loss is slower at a pound a week. You can't restrict calories anymore. You have to eat more nutritious calories.
Anyone else relate?