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<blockquote data-quote="druryj" data-source="post: 3250869" data-attributes="member: 10465"><p>I lost like 40 lbs in 6 months by limiting it to 1,200 calories per day and working out pretty hard 5-6 days a week. I weighed in on Monday morning of each week and I was regularly seeing a drop of 2-3 lb each week. The last 10-12 lbs to come off was a lot slower, but I got it done. Once you start to see the fat slough off, it gives you motivation! </p><p></p><p>I had worked out most of my life...and then I got injured. And the fat just piled on once that happened and I had to stop working out. I'd just lay on the sofa and eat; I mean I'd eat all damn day. I was out of the loop for almost 3 years after the injury and the fat just <u>piled </u>on me I tell ya. I was at a high of 239 at my fattest. I am 5'10'' and weigh 186 as of right now. See, I was at 175 when I retired from the Marine Corps, and that was solid bone and muscle. I'm at 186 now, and since it's like 25 years later, and I am not having to do the things I did back in my USMC days, I'm totally happy. </p><p></p><p>1,200 calories per day is rough - and probably too harsh. I was just pissed at being a lard-butt, so being a hard headed Marine; I of course did it the hard way. 1,500 is more realistic. But, IANAD, so first things first, get the physical done and talk to your doc. Ask him/her what they think. The bottom line is it boils down to calories in vs. calories out. Exercise alone won't do it. You have to eat right. Combining a good exercise plan and a sound, healthy diet just plain works. Now, since I've lost a total of 50+ lbs, when I go to the gym, I <u>always </u>pick up a 50lb barbell and walk around with it on my shoulders for a bit to remind me of the excess fat I was carrying. And you know what? My stomach has shrunk too and I am not eating anywhere near what I was when I was a fat hog-body. A real bonus is that I can now eat pretty much what I want, as long as I keep up the gym routine.</p><p></p><p>Make a plan, set goals, weigh in ONE time a week and watch it happen. Calories in vs calories out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="druryj, post: 3250869, member: 10465"] I lost like 40 lbs in 6 months by limiting it to 1,200 calories per day and working out pretty hard 5-6 days a week. I weighed in on Monday morning of each week and I was regularly seeing a drop of 2-3 lb each week. The last 10-12 lbs to come off was a lot slower, but I got it done. Once you start to see the fat slough off, it gives you motivation! I had worked out most of my life...and then I got injured. And the fat just piled on once that happened and I had to stop working out. I'd just lay on the sofa and eat; I mean I'd eat all damn day. I was out of the loop for almost 3 years after the injury and the fat just [U]piled [/U]on me I tell ya. I was at a high of 239 at my fattest. I am 5'10'' and weigh 186 as of right now. See, I was at 175 when I retired from the Marine Corps, and that was solid bone and muscle. I'm at 186 now, and since it's like 25 years later, and I am not having to do the things I did back in my USMC days, I'm totally happy. 1,200 calories per day is rough - and probably too harsh. I was just pissed at being a lard-butt, so being a hard headed Marine; I of course did it the hard way. 1,500 is more realistic. But, IANAD, so first things first, get the physical done and talk to your doc. Ask him/her what they think. The bottom line is it boils down to calories in vs. calories out. Exercise alone won't do it. You have to eat right. Combining a good exercise plan and a sound, healthy diet just plain works. Now, since I've lost a total of 50+ lbs, when I go to the gym, I [U]always [/U]pick up a 50lb barbell and walk around with it on my shoulders for a bit to remind me of the excess fat I was carrying. And you know what? My stomach has shrunk too and I am not eating anywhere near what I was when I was a fat hog-body. A real bonus is that I can now eat pretty much what I want, as long as I keep up the gym routine. Make a plan, set goals, weigh in ONE time a week and watch it happen. Calories in vs calories out. [/QUOTE]
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