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Originally Posted by Shattered Jules  Thank you all for your responses.
I've just started going to a new clinic, a bariactric physican and nurse specialists are "looking after" me. Basically it is a 1200 calorie diet...with as much exercise as I can muster per week. It isn't very controlled and it lets me be flexible with my eating.
Basically...(large inhale)...I want to lose about 100 lbs. I am completly ashamed of myself and I want to lose this weight once and for all. I know that 100 lbs seems...unattainable...but its all about continued motivation: getting into a good routine and keeping it. I don't want to be a supermodel, I just want to be able to live; understand? Live withour being so self-conscious.
I have a thyroid problem, or so my doctor says...I have no idea what that means and in all honesty it sounds like a crock to me...but, afterall...I am not a doctor.
What do you think? Is my goal too large? Basically for small goals...I do 10lbs each...all I can muster. I am almost at my first mini-goal and am happy about the changes I am making:
1. Much more water per day
2. No more night-time snacking (no carbs after 8:30)
3. About 2/3 less carbs in my diet
4. Better protein
5. Pretty much cut out all high-sugar products
6. Try to exercise 3-4 times a week for 30 minutes (cardio/aerobic/flexibility)
Being only 21 years old, I feel I have an advantage...it is easier for young, active people to lose weight...am I right?
I just don't want to put it off anymore.
What do you think???
-Jules |
So far your plan looks great. Regarding "better" protein most people I have seen could also use more of it as well. 100lbs is completely obtainable, no sweat! At your age you do have an advantage for many reasons. Better to take care of this now rather than later after health complications have arisen.
Regarding your thyroid that could very likely be a legit issue. An underactive thyroid could be partially what has caused you to put on weight. If that is the case then your doctor may prescribe something to get your thyroid in check. That could help you in your efforts to lose weight. It may be worth looking into.