Anonymous wrote:I am a mid-40's man. I am not fat and I am not thin. It is extremely difficult for me to lose weight. I can't cut mayo or fart and lose 10 pounds. I can't cut out soda and beer and lose 10 pounds. I can't lift weights and suffer through a caloric deficit....oh wait, I can and it's hard and I haven't lost nearly as much weight as the OP. I don't see myself as a failure even though I too would like to lose more weight.

I am still impressed by the OP. I am also impressed about all the other stories that I read in the Diet and Exercise forum of anyone who finds success in what they are doing. I can hate on them too but I won't. Everyone's journey has different struggles and different successes. For all the comparison haters out there (he's a man, he's not peri-menopausal, etc), walk your journey and cheer other people on because there are others that will cheer for you on your journey.

For all of you walking your own journey and finding your own success, I say press on and I will have a Kit Kat to celebrate your success (jk, jk)!

Pudgy man out!

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Anonymous wrote:Reading this is not motivating for my peri-menopausal self who has done all that to lose one pound during the last month(minus cheat meals). But congrats!

Me too. I have a caloric deficit and exercise daily and I still gained 15 pounds. But, congrats to you.

You're probably not in a deficit then.

Have you actually studied menopause? If not, stop pretending you can give advice.

Anonymous wrote:LMAO that a 216 pound man thinks it is easy to lose weight. I love you OP. It is that easy when you are a 216 pound man!! It isn't that easy to lose weight when you are a 126 pound woman.

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Anonymous wrote:Reading this is not motivating for my peri-menopausal self who has done all that to lose one pound during the last month(minus cheat meals). But congrats!

I am menopausal and losing weight. The podcast Weight Loss for Busy Physicians has a good episode on this.

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Anonymous wrote:Reading this is not motivating for my peri-menopausal self who has done all that to lose one pound during the last month(minus cheat meals). But congrats!

Me too. I have a caloric deficit and exercise daily and I still gained 15 pounds. But, congrats to you.

You're probably not in a deficit then.

Anonymous wrote:Reading this is not motivating for my peri-menopausal self who has done all that to lose one pound during the last month(minus cheat meals). But congrats!

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Anonymous wrote:Reading this is not motivating for my peri-menopausal self who has done all that to lose one pound during the last month(minus cheat meals). But congrats!

I was thinking the same. Men have no idea

So was I. I exercise daily, have cut my sugar substantially, focus on healthy meals that are low in saturated fat and high in fiber, don’t drink, etc. I’m down 10 pounds after 4 months. I’m grateful that I’m moving in the right direction but can’t figure out how men can lose so much more weight while doing less.

Because many men will incorporate strength training when trying to get in shape on top of adding cardio. Women often completely skip strength training to sit there and do the same poo poo running program on the treadmill everyday or use something worthless like the elliptical. Adding weights helps burn fat because more muscles burns more calories at rest. Lifting means lifting heavy too, not doing 10000000 reps with light weights. Get STRONG.

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Anonymous wrote:Reading this is not motivating for my peri-menopausal self who has done all that to lose one pound during the last month(minus cheat meals). But congrats!

I was thinking the same. Men have no idea

So was I. I exercise daily, have cut my sugar substantially, focus on healthy meals that are low in saturated fat and high in fiber, don’t drink, etc. I’m down 10 pounds after 4 months. I’m grateful that I’m moving in the right direction but can’t figure out how men can lose so much more weight while doing less.

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Anonymous wrote:Reading this is not motivating for my peri-menopausal self who has done all that to lose one pound during the last month(minus cheat meals). But congrats!

I was thinking the same. Men have no idea

Anonymous wrote:Reading this is not motivating for my peri-menopausal self who has done all that to lose one pound during the last month(minus cheat meals). But congrats!

Anonymous wrote:Sorry ladies- a 44 woman here who has been counting calories on Noom and have lost about 20 pounds. It took awhile (6mts), but you can do it! I have also increased my workouts and have been lifting heavy. SW 148 now I am 128 and I am 5'3".