So 10+ years ago I went from 260lbs to 190 lbs in the span of about 10 months. And in the years since saw 260 again, and then finally on Aug. 16 I saw 270lbs for the first time.
Finally using that to break some bad habits. I'm getting a smidgen more exercise, but really I've just made major adjustments to my eating. Started that on Aug. 19.
Results this morning, Aug. 24, already down 8lbs to 262lbs. I know that rate won't continue for long, but it is majorly reinforcing to see that kind of positive change.
nice, keep it up. And I agree, seeing some positive change is a huge reinforcement to keep going because you know the work you are putting in is showing in the results.
I wouldn't even call it work, it's just restraint. I can probably get to 220 easily on basic restraint alone. Main thing is cutting back in HUGE amounts the amount of food I put away when home. I'm usually good at work, but nights and weekends are my main issue.
Nick, I'm not sure how on to it you are with your calories and if you know how much you are taking in, but if night time and weekends are your weakness (which I relate to) then when you get full control over your food and what you eat maybe look at fasting and calorie cycling.
I eat most my food at night but my intake through the day is low to allow for the extra feeding at night. You really really need to know what you are doing though or else things could go very wrong. Fasting is great but I prefer just a protein shake or two and some tuna and veg through the day. Have done up to 20 hour fasting and while it's effective, overeating is a strong possibility which I found. Low calorie through the day works better for me.
Calorie cycling could basically allow you to significantly cut your calories through the week and make up for them on the weekend yet still possibly be in a defeceit. Very effective but again you need to be on point with your intake.
Thank you for all the support everyone!
When it comes to specifics I'm finding right now I don't have to worry too much about it. My eating habits had gotten so bad that at least initially just pointing in the right direction was going to show positive results.
Going to go with a typical work day here:
-Only a few days ago I made a big (to me) sacrifice of cutting my morning Wawa stop from a chocolate milk and half pretzel to just the chocolate milk.
-For lunch I'm cutting out going out for lunch for the most part, or if I do will get something on the smaller side than I would normally. Most days I'll have a half cup of goldfish (I always keep a giant box at both my offices) and maybe a little snack or some iced tea at some point as well. Speaking of which I'm cutting down on the amount of Iced Tea and trying to swap in water more.
-After work is where the fun comes in, and where I do get a little more conscious of what's around the house and how hard it's hitting me. Depending on when I get home and when we're making dinner I might have a very small snack. Then dinner is usually good as we make HelloFresh and so portion size is controlled. Then between then and bed is where bar far the biggest change has been made. Instead of having a big snack, and another, and another, and maybe some more I've really cut down to one small snack and my big crutch, a freeze pop (50cal) or three.
Been good the last few days, now down 11lbs total to 258.8 this morning.
I've kinda been thinking about my goals and how hardcore I want to go and have a general game-plan for myself.
-First shed 20lbs on diet only, getting to 250lbs, easing up on my body when I start to exercise.
-Finally stick to a light daily exercise routine that helps get me 30 more lbs down to 220lbs.
-Assess from there. I know I got to 190lbs and that was great, but I want to see how realistic that is, as I'd like to find a weight that I think I can maintain long term. But we'll see how I feel if/when I get there. If I think the progress can naturally progress more, or if I can make more specific changes I can stick to at that time then I'll do it and see if I can go down and stay down more.