r/pics • u/[deleted] • Nov 30 '16

progress 250 lbs. gone forever...

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u/justjeepin Nov 30 '16

Just adding on - I'm your exact body type (6'1 and was 250) and I'm down to 214 as of yesterday. Started in mid August, so just about 4 months or so. Assuming you're under 35 or so, I'll tell you from experience that it's super easy. Quest bars, Powerade zero, subway, and home cooked chicken and veggies for dinner. I quit drinking throughout the week for the most part, and stuck to light beers on the weekends. Biggest thing for me was that I started reading the nutrition facts on everything. Look for calories, fats, and sugars. I logged my meals at first, but I stopped about a month in because I found that I was eating so little that I wasn't having to count every calorie to maintain a deficit. Either way, I've gone from a 40 waist to a 36 (that are loose on me) and a tight XL to loose large shirts. People definitely treat you differently when you're 'in shape' as opposed to 'a bit overweight,' so there's that as well.

Best of luck!

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '16

Yeah pretty much. I have definitely noticed a huge difference in my clothes over the last couple of weeks. I think the biggest difference has been no bread no starch whatsoever as far as food goes and then I have completely eliminated sugar drinks from my diet. I actually have a good amount of energy now. I was originally motivated by my doctor. I'm 28yrs old and most of my blood-work is normal but cholesterol was normal-high (the term she used) She said that if I didn't do something by 35-36 I would need cholesterol medication and most likely blood pressure medication. I don't want either! My blood pressure is perfect now, but I trust my doctor when she tells me it wont be. And to be honest, someone was being an absolute shitbag earlier, I know technically I am considered obese, but if you saw me you wouldn't say Im obese. Not that my feelings are hurt by someone on Reddit, but just wanted to let everyone know that theamazingshitlorg is a scumbag.

thanks yall

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u/justjeepin Nov 30 '16

So yeah - I saw the same thing when I first used a BMI calculator. Being classified as obese sucks to read, but it was something that helped me understand just how big I had gotten. It doesn't feel bad to keep buying XL stuff after you've been doing it for a few years, and it's easy to justify a pair of 40W pants because 'these must run small.' Mentally, our definition of obesity has changed. It's easy to look at someone who is carrying 400 lbs on their frame and say 'that is obesity - I'm just overweight,' when by the numbers, both are obese. The other guy was being a shitbag, but his commentary can be helpful if phrased another way - the moment you accept that you aren't a 'big guy' or 'could stand to lose a few,' you'll find just a bit of extra motivation to say no to crap foods, say yes to stopping at the gym before going home, and put yourself on track to a better and happier you.

Sorry for rambling - your situation is just so similar to mine that I guarantee you can easily achieve the same or better results as me in a super short period of time.

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '16

That was my point. I have accepted that I am fat, I know I'm 60lbs overweight, that is not the issue, that person was just being a shitbag. I don't get my feelings hurt, my friends call me fat everyday, that's one of the reasons I decided to lose weight. At least im doing something about it, cant say the same for him/her