Same - I lost one pound this week but I too am just trying to make long term changes instead of lose it all right now. I too have some cravings and i indulge a little but I dont eat late at night hardly ever. Haven't worked out too much the last week or so with the weather and stuff going on but overall - I'm slowly noticing positive changesOk, I’ve been absent and not reporting in. That’s bad on multiple levels because a) it doesn’t keep me publicly accountable, b) it is easier to forget to log calories, c) I can’t benefit from the ideas of others in here.Today is day 4. It was depressing to weigh in on Sunday and realize I have almost the full 15 lbs to lose to reach my target (14.6 to be exact). Then I remembered “hey, you’ve done this before, you’ve got this!!”Good stuff. And really glad & appreciative that you continue to post in here!I would say this: every person is unique, and we all have bodies where some things work for us and other things don't. I'd like for people to share ideas of what has worked for them and avoid criticizing what has worked for others (unless it is absolutely clearly health detrimental). It should be noted that none of us are doctors, and you should always follow your doctor's advice as they are more informed and have more data about your health than any of us.
Good progress being made! Keep your focus on your goals, and don't let a one day (or stretch) of bad decisions totally derail you. Make the next right health decision. I know the first 2 or 3 days when I cut my calories, I have the hunger pains, but I know I'm not going to starve. After that my stomach shrinks a little, or I just get used to it, and it becomes much easier. Stick with it!
I’m heading home from vacation tomorrow, so my next health push begins on Sunday. Going back to what has worked for me before, along with a couple new things:
- using MyFitnessPal app to track calories
- getting in about 8 miles per day of steps via walking, jogging and/or running
- not eating after 8pm
- the 100 Push Up Plan (have been back at it for 2 weeks or so)
New things I’m trying:
- exercise first thing each weekday
- having ample supply of fresh fruit and veggies in the fridge ready to go
- no ice cream or cookies in the house for the first 8 weeks (this is my vice)
- yoga 2x per week. I’m only half joking about going 1x per week to a class with hot younger women as motivation. 1x per week (minimum) I will go with my wife!
The holidays are always rough for me. It’s way too easy to slip back into my sugar addiction, and I definitely did that this year. My first weigh-in will be Sunday, and I fully expect to be very close to my weight back when this thread began. While that is a bit depressing and feels like a big hill to climb, the reality is that I can do this. I’ve done it before. It is very simple — I just have to want the outcome enough to make a change. That’s been my barrier.
My reasons to want to change:
- I’ve had recurring knee pain for about 12 months now. PT has helped a lot, but I know that losing 15 pounds would make a dramatic difference.
- my cholesterol still isn’t great, and I’m on meds to help with it. I hate taking meds. My diet needs to change, for both cholesterol and for long-term health. My dad had a heart attack in his early 60s. I’d rather avoid that.
- I don’t want to keep losing weight, gaining it back, lather/rinse/repeat. I want to be a good example for my kids.
- would like to improve my core strength and flexibility
Good luck to anyone else committing to a goal or considering it. Just do it! Take the action now!
I’ve been sticking largely to the game plan. Eating healthier. Counting calories. Getting in steps (only 6 miles per day instead of 8…….crappy weather, oh well). Doing pushups. No yoga yet, but I’m not beating myself up over being less than perfect!!
Beat my calorie goals the first 3 days. Haven’t weighed in yet but will on Sunday morning. 1x per week weigh in so that I don’t obsess about daily weight fluctuations.
Will report my daily calories and weigh in results each Sunday.
So the past 2-ish weeks I’ve largely stuck to my plan. Had 2 bad eating days out of about 17, which is a solid ratio. And even on the “bad days” I over consumed by 500-700 calories instead of 2,000 calories, so the damage was minimal.
I’m eating multiple portions of fresh fruit (which autocorrect just changed to “Fritos” briefly lol) and veggies. Have cut out morning cereal altogether and switched to oatmeal or turkey sausage + 1-2 eggs.
Still craving sugar, but that is lessening over time. Haven’t done enough consistent cardio — would love to get to 1x every day with at least 30 min of HIT cardio, but only at 3-4x per week now. Rejoined weekly speed drills on Sunday with local running club. Gotta get back to daily stretching and strength training.
So……some positive, some room to improve!
Weight progress:
Week 0 (1/2 week): -0.3 lbs vs base
Week 1: -1.1 lbs
Week 2: -0.7 lbs
Total: -2.1 lbs
While weight loss is one goal, I’m trying to put sustainable changes in place to improve my overall health. I need to keep reminding myself that *how* I do this is more important right now than *where* I get to. Long term changes. Life changes.
My aunt just had a series of small strokes. She’s fine for now — but her cardiac health is terrible. It’s a good reminder, and while I’m not young () it isn’t too late to make changes.
Keep it up!! Rome wasn’t built in a day! (But it sure did burn down quickly)Same - I lost one pound this week but I too am just trying to make long term changes instead of lose it all right now. I too have some cravings and i indulge a little but I dont eat late at night hardly ever. Haven't worked out too much the last week or so with the weather and stuff going on but overall - I'm slowly noticing positive changesOk, I’ve been absent and not reporting in. That’s bad on multiple levels because a) it doesn’t keep me publicly accountable, b) it is easier to forget to log calories, c) I can’t benefit from the ideas of others in here.Today is day 4. It was depressing to weigh in on Sunday and realize I have almost the full 15 lbs to lose to reach my target (14.6 to be exact). Then I remembered “hey, you’ve done this before, you’ve got this!!”Good stuff. And really glad & appreciative that you continue to post in here!I would say this: every person is unique, and we all have bodies where some things work for us and other things don't. I'd like for people to share ideas of what has worked for them and avoid criticizing what has worked for others (unless it is absolutely clearly health detrimental). It should be noted that none of us are doctors, and you should always follow your doctor's advice as they are more informed and have more data about your health than any of us.
Good progress being made! Keep your focus on your goals, and don't let a one day (or stretch) of bad decisions totally derail you. Make the next right health decision. I know the first 2 or 3 days when I cut my calories, I have the hunger pains, but I know I'm not going to starve. After that my stomach shrinks a little, or I just get used to it, and it becomes much easier. Stick with it!
I’m heading home from vacation tomorrow, so my next health push begins on Sunday. Going back to what has worked for me before, along with a couple new things:
- using MyFitnessPal app to track calories
- getting in about 8 miles per day of steps via walking, jogging and/or running
- not eating after 8pm
- the 100 Push Up Plan (have been back at it for 2 weeks or so)
New things I’m trying:
- exercise first thing each weekday
- having ample supply of fresh fruit and veggies in the fridge ready to go
- no ice cream or cookies in the house for the first 8 weeks (this is my vice)
- yoga 2x per week. I’m only half joking about going 1x per week to a class with hot younger women as motivation. 1x per week (minimum) I will go with my wife!
The holidays are always rough for me. It’s way too easy to slip back into my sugar addiction, and I definitely did that this year. My first weigh-in will be Sunday, and I fully expect to be very close to my weight back when this thread began. While that is a bit depressing and feels like a big hill to climb, the reality is that I can do this. I’ve done it before. It is very simple — I just have to want the outcome enough to make a change. That’s been my barrier.
My reasons to want to change:
- I’ve had recurring knee pain for about 12 months now. PT has helped a lot, but I know that losing 15 pounds would make a dramatic difference.
- my cholesterol still isn’t great, and I’m on meds to help with it. I hate taking meds. My diet needs to change, for both cholesterol and for long-term health. My dad had a heart attack in his early 60s. I’d rather avoid that.
- I don’t want to keep losing weight, gaining it back, lather/rinse/repeat. I want to be a good example for my kids.
- would like to improve my core strength and flexibility
Good luck to anyone else committing to a goal or considering it. Just do it! Take the action now!
I’ve been sticking largely to the game plan. Eating healthier. Counting calories. Getting in steps (only 6 miles per day instead of 8…….crappy weather, oh well). Doing pushups. No yoga yet, but I’m not beating myself up over being less than perfect!!
Beat my calorie goals the first 3 days. Haven’t weighed in yet but will on Sunday morning. 1x per week weigh in so that I don’t obsess about daily weight fluctuations.
Will report my daily calories and weigh in results each Sunday.
So the past 2-ish weeks I’ve largely stuck to my plan. Had 2 bad eating days out of about 17, which is a solid ratio. And even on the “bad days” I over consumed by 500-700 calories instead of 2,000 calories, so the damage was minimal.
I’m eating multiple portions of fresh fruit (which autocorrect just changed to “Fritos” briefly lol) and veggies. Have cut out morning cereal altogether and switched to oatmeal or turkey sausage + 1-2 eggs.
Still craving sugar, but that is lessening over time. Haven’t done enough consistent cardio — would love to get to 1x every day with at least 30 min of HIT cardio, but only at 3-4x per week now. Rejoined weekly speed drills on Sunday with local running club. Gotta get back to daily stretching and strength training.
So……some positive, some room to improve!
Weight progress:
Week 0 (1/2 week): -0.3 lbs vs base
Week 1: -1.1 lbs
Week 2: -0.7 lbs
Total: -2.1 lbs
While weight loss is one goal, I’m trying to put sustainable changes in place to improve my overall health. I need to keep reminding myself that *how* I do this is more important right now than *where* I get to. Long term changes. Life changes.
My aunt just had a series of small strokes. She’s fine for now — but her cardiac health is terrible. It’s a good reminder, and while I’m not young () it isn’t too late to make changes.
You definitely can make an impact starting late. There’s a study which shows ”optimal” dietary changes can theoretically add 8 years to your lifespan, when started at age 60, vs. 13 if started at age 20.Ok, I’ve been absent and not reporting in. That’s bad on multiple levels because a) it doesn’t keep me publicly accountable, b) it is easier to forget to log calories, c) I can’t benefit from the ideas of others in here.Today is day 4. It was depressing to weigh in on Sunday and realize I have almost the full 15 lbs to lose to reach my target (14.6 to be exact). Then I remembered “hey, you’ve done this before, you’ve got this!!”Good stuff. And really glad & appreciative that you continue to post in here!I would say this: every person is unique, and we all have bodies where some things work for us and other things don't. I'd like for people to share ideas of what has worked for them and avoid criticizing what has worked for others (unless it is absolutely clearly health detrimental). It should be noted that none of us are doctors, and you should always follow your doctor's advice as they are more informed and have more data about your health than any of us.
Good progress being made! Keep your focus on your goals, and don't let a one day (or stretch) of bad decisions totally derail you. Make the next right health decision. I know the first 2 or 3 days when I cut my calories, I have the hunger pains, but I know I'm not going to starve. After that my stomach shrinks a little, or I just get used to it, and it becomes much easier. Stick with it!
I’m heading home from vacation tomorrow, so my next health push begins on Sunday. Going back to what has worked for me before, along with a couple new things:
- using MyFitnessPal app to track calories
- getting in about 8 miles per day of steps via walking, jogging and/or running
- not eating after 8pm
- the 100 Push Up Plan (have been back at it for 2 weeks or so)
New things I’m trying:
- exercise first thing each weekday
- having ample supply of fresh fruit and veggies in the fridge ready to go
- no ice cream or cookies in the house for the first 8 weeks (this is my vice)
- yoga 2x per week. I’m only half joking about going 1x per week to a class with hot younger women as motivation. 1x per week (minimum) I will go with my wife!
The holidays are always rough for me. It’s way too easy to slip back into my sugar addiction, and I definitely did that this year. My first weigh-in will be Sunday, and I fully expect to be very close to my weight back when this thread began. While that is a bit depressing and feels like a big hill to climb, the reality is that I can do this. I’ve done it before. It is very simple — I just have to want the outcome enough to make a change. That’s been my barrier.
My reasons to want to change:
- I’ve had recurring knee pain for about 12 months now. PT has helped a lot, but I know that losing 15 pounds would make a dramatic difference.
- my cholesterol still isn’t great, and I’m on meds to help with it. I hate taking meds. My diet needs to change, for both cholesterol and for long-term health. My dad had a heart attack in his early 60s. I’d rather avoid that.
- I don’t want to keep losing weight, gaining it back, lather/rinse/repeat. I want to be a good example for my kids.
- would like to improve my core strength and flexibility
Good luck to anyone else committing to a goal or considering it. Just do it! Take the action now!
I’ve been sticking largely to the game plan. Eating healthier. Counting calories. Getting in steps (only 6 miles per day instead of 8…….crappy weather, oh well). Doing pushups. No yoga yet, but I’m not beating myself up over being less than perfect!!
Beat my calorie goals the first 3 days. Haven’t weighed in yet but will on Sunday morning. 1x per week weigh in so that I don’t obsess about daily weight fluctuations.
Will report my daily calories and weigh in results each Sunday.
So the past 2-ish weeks I’ve largely stuck to my plan. Had 2 bad eating days out of about 17, which is a solid ratio. And even on the “bad days” I over consumed by 500-700 calories instead of 2,000 calories, so the damage was minimal.
I’m eating multiple portions of fresh fruit (which autocorrect just changed to “Fritos” briefly lol) and veggies. Have cut out morning cereal altogether and switched to oatmeal or turkey sausage + 1-2 eggs.
Still craving sugar, but that is lessening over time. Haven’t done enough consistent cardio — would love to get to 1x every day with at least 30 min of HIT cardio, but only at 3-4x per week now. Rejoined weekly speed drills on Sunday with local running club. Gotta get back to daily stretching and strength training.
So……some positive, some room to improve!
Weight progress:
Week 0 (1/2 week): -0.3 lbs vs base
Week 1: -1.1 lbs
Week 2: -0.7 lbs
Total: -2.1 lbs
While weight loss is one goal, I’m trying to put sustainable changes in place to improve my overall health. I need to keep reminding myself that *how* I do this is more important right now than *where* I get to. Long term changes. Life changes.
My aunt just had a series of small strokes. She’s fine for now — but her cardiac health is terrible. It’s a good reminder, and while I’m not young () it isn’t too late to make changes.
Great job taking the first action to make a change! This is a great place to find support, ideas, community. It’s helped me stay accountable in the past (and is helping get back at it now).I think I have been in this thread twice already and have not stuck with anything. I never do New Years resolutions but my father in law died last month and it made me look at things a bit differently, especially around my food intake. Started Jan 1 at 255 and I am down to 240. Did the usual quick 10 pound water weight loss and now looking at around 2 pounds per week loss. Stopped eating fast found completely, doing mostly intermittent fasting and just really stopping eating after one serving of food. No exercise regimen yet, going to work on that next week. Feels good, but I really haven't noticed the 15 pound loss that much, except it is a little easier tying my shoes.
Great work. I started the year in that same range and am trending similar by cutting back portions and avoiding the bad food I used to rely on. I’ve been trying to do 30-40 min of cardio 4 days a weeks which I think will speed your process up once you start that.I think I have been in this thread twice already and have not stuck with anything. I never do New Years resolutions but my father in law died last month and it made me look at things a bit differently, especially around my food intake. Started Jan 1 at 255 and I am down to 240. Did the usual quick 10 pound water weight loss and now looking at around 2 pounds per week loss. Stopped eating fast found completely, doing mostly intermittent fasting and just really stopping eating after one serving of food. No exercise regimen yet, going to work on that next week. Feels good, but I really haven't noticed the 15 pound loss that much, except it is a little easier tying my shoes.
Well my latest numbers came in and I'm surprised at how well they look. Was especially worried my blood sugar might pop back up. Also looks like my statin is doing a nice job. My diet has not been great and pretty much zero exercise other than walking the dog so I know I can do even better. Very happy with these.Bloodwork in...
Changes from 6/22 to 9/19.
Glucose (70-99 mg/dl):
114 ----- 89
A1C (<=5.6%):
6.7 ------ 5.8
Cholesterol (<=199):
164 ------ 127
(Doc had upped my dosage of Atorvastatin from 20-40mg as he said diabetics needed even lower cholesterol numbers)
HDL (>=40):
35 ----- 33
LDL(<=99)
103 ----- 68
Triglycerides (<=149)
148 ------ 144
B12 (232-1245)
520
(Started a supplement. In the past I knew it was pretty low. 323 back in 2017)
Vitamin D (>=20 ng/ml)
26.4
(Don't think I've had this checked before. Nutritionist had recommended checking.)
Very very happy with the results.
Keep it up! Not going backward is sometimes a win!!!Well my latest numbers came in and I'm surprised at how well they look. Was especially worried my blood sugar might pop back up. Also looks like my statin is doing a nice job. My diet has not been great and pretty much zero exercise other than walking the dog so I know I can do even better. Very happy with these.Bloodwork in...
Changes from 6/22 to 9/19.
Glucose (70-99 mg/dl):
114 ----- 89
A1C (<=5.6%):
6.7 ------ 5.8
Cholesterol (<=199):
164 ------ 127
(Doc had upped my dosage of Atorvastatin from 20-40mg as he said diabetics needed even lower cholesterol numbers)
HDL (>=40):
35 ----- 33
LDL(<=99)
103 ----- 68
Triglycerides (<=149)
148 ------ 144
B12 (232-1245)
520
(Started a supplement. In the past I knew it was pretty low. 323 back in 2017)
Vitamin D (>=20 ng/ml)
26.4
(Don't think I've had this checked before. Nutritionist had recommended checking.)
Very very happy with the results.
On the down side I seem to be coming down with something with a sore scratchy throat. I've pretty much avoided being sick since Covid started so I guess I'm due.
6-22 / 9-19 / 1-23
Glucose 114---89---88
A1C 6.7---5.8---5.8
Cholesterol 164---127---121
HDL 35---33---34
LDL 103---68---67
Triglycerides 148---144---114
Been a couple months, but still taking pictures.
Yesterday was my 9-month follow-up with the surgeon and his team. It's crazy to me how even from month 6 to month 9 shows a noticeable difference. I think I look a lot like my dad now.
https://imgur.com/gallery/AUBm4zW
According to facebook, resemblance to hag-mom's side is now even stronger than ever before. Always seen that, but now I see hag-dad emerging too.Been a couple months, but still taking pictures.
Yesterday was my 9-month follow-up with the surgeon and his team. It's crazy to me how even from month 6 to month 9 shows a noticeable difference. I think I look a lot like my dad now.
https://imgur.com/gallery/AUBm4zW
Hag-Dad must be a studly older guy.
Fortunately if you get back on, your body will get rid of the temporary inflammation, etcIt still amazes me what a one-day "fall off the wagon" does to my weight the next morning.
Been a couple months, but still taking pictures.
Been on phentermine (Adipex) since Late November. It's been awesome. No real side effects other than harder to go to sleep. I limit my caffeine intake and make sure I don't drink any caffeine after 2pm.The Wegovy gravy train is over. Insurance put the kibosh on it unless you started with a BMI of 40. I wasn't that large. Moving to phentermine next, or maybe I'll get the compounded Wegovy at nearly 300 per month. oof. So expensive even for that...
Down 42 pounds since July 2023. 25ish more to go
Hey that is great work bell! Keep it up!I'll check in .....slow going but I am down about 15 pounds so far in 2024.
45 more to go to hit 175
Glad to hear it is working for you Rock!Another update, even though I was the last guy to update the thread. I was looking for this thread and couldn't find it.
I'm down to 203.6 pounds, which is down from 208.4 earlier this week. Looks like I lost a bunch of weight this week, but it was trending that way anyway and I think it just showed up on the scale this morning. So it's Thursday from the Monday update and I'm down about a reported five pounds from then.
Hmmm . . . I'm wondering what brought that about, but that's what the scale says. It would seem that is too much weight to lose, but it hasn't been that much since I started, I guess. Regardless, the weight is falling off.
I'll report back next week with any changes. I tend to lose weight really quickly once I start (it happened last time I lost a bunch of weight in 2012), but I'll be on the lookout for anything that seems unhealthy.
This drug is interesting. Too bad 2/3rds of people gain it back once they go off of the drug, or so I've heard.
Another update, even though I was the last guy to update the thread. I was looking for this thread and couldn't find it.
I'm down to 203.6 pounds, which is down from 208.4 earlier this week. Looks like I lost a bunch of weight this week, but it was trending that way anyway and I think it just showed up on the scale this morning. So it's Thursday from the Monday update and I'm down about a reported five pounds from then.
Hmmm . . . I'm wondering what brought that about, but that's what the scale says. It would seem that is too much weight to lose, but it hasn't been that much since I started, I guess. Regardless, the weight is falling off.
I'll report back next week with any changes. I tend to lose weight really quickly once I start (it happened last time I lost a bunch of weight in 2012), but I'll be on the lookout for anything that seems unhealthy.
This drug is interesting. Too bad 2/3rds of people gain it back once they go off of the drug, or so I've heard.
This stuff is kinda amazing. No cravings, fuller faster when eating, no side effects (so far?).I'm getting a shipment of compounded semaglutide this week and will probably try it out starting Friday. My wife, her sister, and their mom tried it out months ago with pretty good effects for my wife and her sister, not as much for their mom. My wife mentioned that she was really tired when she started. I asked if she thought that was from the drug or eating less and she wasn't sure, so that's why I'll start on Friday just in case I have some initial problems. Hopefully not as bad as my wife or rockaction.
The reason that I'm trying it out is that, at 47, I can't lose weight the way I used to. I used to always gain my winter weight through the fall/winter holidays and then on 1/1, I'd get back in the gym, on the bike, diet, etc and fairly quickly lose the weight. Not so much the last few years. And I feel like me and my body are getting used to this (~25+ lb) higher weight and I don't like it. Also, a new job where I'm travelling alot and eating out on the company card hasn't helped with diet consistency. Going to try this out to hopefully get back to setting a base of around 185 on my 6'0" frame and then going off this and focusing on diet and exercise to maintain.
No way, really?I've been offtrack for a while. I need to get back to it soon. Been dealing with a sudden onset of neuropathy of some sort in my feet. Been dealing with it pretty much constantly for almost 2 months now. Still trying to get it diagnosed properly working through various tests. Hopefully just upping the walking and eating better will at the very least get my body in better shape to deal with it if not help turn it around.
Thanks. You too. Getting older sucks.No way, really?I've been offtrack for a while. I need to get back to it soon. Been dealing with a sudden onset of neuropathy of some sort in my feet. Been dealing with it pretty much constantly for almost 2 months now. Still trying to get it diagnosed properly working through various tests. Hopefully just upping the walking and eating better will at the very least get my body in better shape to deal with it if not help turn it around.
I have a case of foot drop in my right foot, onset at the end of February. Also not fully diagnosed yet, running through a battery of tests. I can’t imagine both! Get better soon, I hope they figure something out for you.
I wish I had the time/energy/drive to do this. I just despise the gym. I have never been a "weightlifter". When I go to the gym, I'll spend an hour between the treadmill, elliptical and stationary bike. And I may do some very light weights where everyone goes to stretch. This time last year I was going 2-3 days a week, and now that I've started my little diet/workout regime again, I'll try to go at least once a week.Have read zero of this thread, so I have no clue if anyone may have useful advice.
Last August I started eating healthier and working out regularly. I dropped about 40 lbs and have maintained that, hitting the gym about 5x week, eating a reasonably healthy diet and cutting out liquor (still drink some light beer and/or wine on weekends). I really want to drop about 10 more, but it seems like my body has hit a set point. Not interested in weight loss drugs or gimmicks. Thoughts on shedding the last 20% of my goal?
Have read zero of this thread, so I have no clue if anyone may have useful advice.
Last August I started eating healthier and working out regularly. I dropped about 40 lbs and have maintained that, hitting the gym about 5x week, eating a reasonably healthy diet and cutting out liquor (still drink some light beer and/or wine on weekends). I really want to drop about 10 more, but it seems like my body has hit a set point. Not interested in weight loss drugs or gimmicks. Thoughts on shedding the last 20% of my goal?
It’s tough to give concrete advice without knowing what you consider a “reasonably healthy” diet, but in general:Have read zero of this thread, so I have no clue if anyone may have useful advice.
Last August I started eating healthier and working out regularly. I dropped about 40 lbs and have maintained that, hitting the gym about 5x week, eating a reasonably healthy diet and cutting out liquor (still drink some light beer and/or wine on weekends). I really want to drop about 10 more, but it seems like my body has hit a set point. Not interested in weight loss drugs or gimmicks. Thoughts on shedding the last 20% of my goal?
Have read zero of this thread, so I have no clue if anyone may have useful advice.
Last August I started eating healthier and working out regularly. I dropped about 40 lbs and have maintained that, hitting the gym about 5x week, eating a reasonably healthy diet and cutting out liquor (still drink some light beer and/or wine on weekends). I really want to drop about 10 more, but it seems like my body has hit a set point. Not interested in weight loss drugs or gimmicks. Thoughts on shedding the last 20% of my goal?
Find a rowing machine and use it often. Combo cardio/resistance will get you through the stall.Have read zero of this thread, so I have no clue if anyone may have useful advice.
Last August I started eating healthier and working out regularly. I dropped about 40 lbs and have maintained that, hitting the gym about 5x week, eating a reasonably healthy diet and cutting out liquor (still drink some light beer and/or wine on weekends). I really want to drop about 10 more, but it seems like my body has hit a set point. Not interested in weight loss drugs or gimmicks. Thoughts on shedding the last 20% of my goal?
Also time. Eventually, if you maintain a deficit you will lose again.Find a rowing machine and use it often. Combo cardio/resistance will get you through the stall.Have read zero of this thread, so I have no clue if anyone may have useful advice.
Last August I started eating healthier and working out regularly. I dropped about 40 lbs and have maintained that, hitting the gym about 5x week, eating a reasonably healthy diet and cutting out liquor (still drink some light beer and/or wine on weekends). I really want to drop about 10 more, but it seems like my body has hit a set point. Not interested in weight loss drugs or gimmicks. Thoughts on shedding the last 20% of my goal?
I’d honestly say it’s probably that beer/wine. You really want to lose that last 10-20 that’s the ticket.Also time. Eventually, if you maintain a deficit you will lose again.Find a rowing machine and use it often. Combo cardio/resistance will get you through the stall.Have read zero of this thread, so I have no clue if anyone may have useful advice.
Last August I started eating healthier and working out regularly. I dropped about 40 lbs and have maintained that, hitting the gym about 5x week, eating a reasonably healthy diet and cutting out liquor (still drink some light beer and/or wine on weekends). I really want to drop about 10 more, but it seems like my body has hit a set point. Not interested in weight loss drugs or gimmicks. Thoughts on shedding the last 20% of my goal?
That's really the basis of the question. I lost 40 lbs through diet and exercise. I am maintaining a slight calorie deficit But went from a steady weight loss to hitting a set point. I agree that over time I should be able to get to my goal weight by continuing to do what I'm doing, but I'm not sure why the plateau and whether I need to change things up.Also time. Eventually, if you maintain a deficit you will lose again.Find a rowing machine and use it often. Combo cardio/resistance will get you through the stall.Have read zero of this thread, so I have no clue if anyone may have useful advice.
Last August I started eating healthier and working out regularly. I dropped about 40 lbs and have maintained that, hitting the gym about 5x week, eating a reasonably healthy diet and cutting out liquor (still drink some light beer and/or wine on weekends). I really want to drop about 10 more, but it seems like my body has hit a set point. Not interested in weight loss drugs or gimmicks. Thoughts on shedding the last 20% of my goal?