I lost 107lbs in 7 Months, How I do it!

HELLO ALL...............

I figured I would put this into a thread as I have explained this to quite a few people and the typing gets repetative. I will explain my story and how I did it.. this is what is working for me....

Summary: I have lost 107 lbs since Jan 1, 2007

Jan 1, 07 weighed : 363 lbs

July 27 (today) - 256 lbs ( loss of 107 lbs)

And it started like this: I went to the doctor Nov 27, 06 said I weighed 363 lbs..  NO WAY.. NOT ME..........................

I watched a video on New Years eve of my family  on Christmas Day. That was not me.... I Truly thought that in my brain.... that was the night my life would change! I decided then... Lets do it. Tomorrow starts a NEW YEAR!  and I did. 

Ever wonder how many calories you should eat in one day? Look up your BMR (Basal Metobolic Rate) = the # of calories your body burns in a 24 hour period with your body at full rest!  . It all depends on your current weight, height & age.

 Mine now is about 2000 cal. Thats means my body burns 2000 cal a day even if I NEVER got out of bed.... So.. If I eat only 2000 cal a day....  EVERYTHING I do all I am doing is burning calories! Everything from waking up, to driving, to dressing, to grocery shopping, to working, to chasing kids, to showering.... burning extra fat! Every 3500 calories you burn... you burn a pound of stored fat. So if you eat nothing but your BMR, then of course your burning more calories that you eat, because what you eat, ( your BMR) your body burns NATURALLY to live! If you eat 2000 cal (MINUS) what your body burns automatically (2000) then you have ZERO calories left. Everything you do your burning calories, even digesting food your burning calories.... so of course you will have a Negative Calories Number. This # is called your calorie deficit. I can help you figure out your calorie deficit as well. I know this is long, but I have been helping everyone that emails me, and its easier to refer them to this, and then everyone who wants there own BMR or Calorie Deficit to email me with your #'s and I will respond back . I hope this is helpful.. Questions PLEASE ASK!!!!

Thanks Trisha

I eat 6-7 times a day...

6:30 - 7:00 AM / 9:30-10:00 / NOON / 2:00- 2:30 / 4:45- 5:00 ( before I leave work - cause by the time I go to the gym, I dontget home till 8 Pm, and I dont want to eat that late) and a snack at 7:30 - 8:00 ....

Snacks never go above 250 calories    

Remember this.. If it comes in a box or a bag DON't EAT IT... If God didnt give it to us naturally, then dont eat it. There are slim exceptions mainly being yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, I do eat All Brab / Bran Buds for my fiber..

SHOP THE OUTSIDE PERIMITER OF THE GROCERY STORE. THAT IS THE FRESH / KEEP COLD ISLES.

Trisha


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Whatever happened to "LoosingthePounds"?

I miss that girl!!

Hi loosingthepounds

Before I ask for your help, I'd like to thank you for being so generous with your advice and time.

I'm 5'2 160 pounds, female. I am down from 181 pounds in 3 months. The site says I should eat 1200 calories. I am hypothyroid taking medication and the situation is under control.

What do you think my BMR is?

And how many calories should I be eating?

 

Thank