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10-08-07, 06:46 PM
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I was thrilled to have found this site. I took some time to read a few post before posting my introduction. I was excited to see that this forum is active and informative. I live in Oklahoma and have struggled with my weight for a lot of years. Hope to find some support and advice and to back give support and advise. 
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10-08-07, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by shesmilesnwinks  I was thrilled to have found this site. I took some time to read a few post before posting my introduction. I was excited to see that this forum is active and informative. I live in Oklahoma and have struggled with my weight for a lot of years. Hope to find some support and advice and to back give support and advise. |  Welcome! What part of Oklahoma are you from? OKC? Tulsa? Norman?
We can help you figure out exactly what you need to do both eating and/or exercise wise to achieve your weight loss goals. We just need to get a better understanding of whether or not you are willing to exercise, and get some more details about how much weight you'd like to lose, when you'd like to lose it by, limitations, etc.
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10-08-07, 07:37 PM
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I am 50 miles south of Tulsa... Thanks for the welcome! I have not been exercising but need to get started. I would like to loose 140lbs within 18 months. I am 44 and have a office job sitting in front of a computer (not much physical stuff with my line of work). I am 5'0". Would love any advise. Also I am starting out by cutting out sweets....for now I am not worried about counting anything. Would welcome any advise.
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10-08-07, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by shesmilesnwinks I am 50 miles south of Tulsa... Thanks for the welcome! I have not been exercising but need to get started. I would like to loose 140lbs within 18 months. I am 44 and have a office job sitting in front of a computer (not much physical stuff with my line of work). I am 5'0". Would love any advise. Also I am starting out by cutting out sweets....for now I am not worried about counting anything. Would welcome any advise. | Well lets see, that's roughly 2lbs a week. That being said, most of your weight loss is going to have to come from a reduction in calories consumed. The problem is if you aren't counting what you eat then you really don't know whether or not you are eating the right amount of food to help you achieve your weight loss goals. What we encourage people to do is calculate (and we can do this for you) how many calories a day your body burns on its own based on your lifestyle/activity level. From there we can tell you roughly how many calories a day you should try to eat in order to achieve your weight loss goals. Otherwise it's a crapshoot.
Cutting out the junk/soda/sugar is A HUGE must.
Other things that help (although very minimally compared to calorie reduction include: Upping your water intake drastically, eating a lot more protein, getting rid of white bread for whole grain/wheat bread helps too, etc.
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10-09-07, 12:36 PM
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Welcome to the boards we are glad to have your here.
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10-09-07, 01:28 PM
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Welcome!
I also checked out the boards and read a lot of posts before I started posting. I'd been to so many weight loss boards that were all about the new fad diet, or the next fad pill. This place is so great!
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10-09-07, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Audrey Welcome!
I also checked out the boards and read a lot of posts before I started posting. I'd been to so many weight loss boards that were all about the new fad diet, or the next fad pill. This place is so great! | I know what you mean! Was very surprised when I took a second look and then started to read some of the postings.
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10-09-07, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Audrey Welcome!
I also checked out the boards and read a lot of posts before I started posting. I'd been to so many weight loss boards that were all about the new fad diet, or the next fad pill. This place is so great! |
No fad diets here.  A waste of money and a lot of heartache in my opinion. 
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10-09-07, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion Well lets see, that's roughly 2lbs a week. That being said, most of your weight loss is going to have to come from a reduction in calories consumed. The problem is if you aren't counting what you eat then you really don't know whether or not you are eating the right amount of food to help you achieve your weight loss goals. What we encourage people to do is calculate (and we can do this for you) how many calories a day your body burns on its own based on your lifestyle/activity level. From there we can tell you roughly how many calories a day you should try to eat in order to achieve your weight loss goals. Otherwise it's a crapshoot.
Cutting out the junk/soda/sugar is A HUGE must.
Other things that help (although very minimally compared to calorie reduction include: Upping your water intake drastically, eating a lot more protein, getting rid of white bread for whole grain/wheat bread helps too, etc. | I have up the water and your right I do need to count the calories. I plan to join a local gym. Please calculate for me.  Right now I am not exercising and I have a desk job. Thank you.
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10-09-07, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion No fad diets here. A waste of money and a lot of heartache in my opinion. |
Thats right a big waste and some can even cause death!
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10-09-07, 06:50 PM
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Hi there and welcome to the site! OD knows his stuff, that's for sure! You're in good hands.
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10-10-07, 02:41 AM
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Simple version: Based on your info your body burns about 2250 calories a day. In order to achieve your goals you need to eat roughly 1250 calories a day on average over the long haul.
This is very doable and is very similar caloriewise to what a lot of others are eating too.
If you want, either now or at a later time, we can walk you through how to better break down that daily calorie target into protein vs. carbs vs. fat.
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10-10-07, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion Simple version: Based on your info your body burns about 2250 calories a day. In order to achieve your goals you need to eat roughly 1250 calories a day on average over the long haul.
This is very doable and is very similar caloriewise to what a lot of others are eating too.
If you want, either now or at a later time, we can walk you through how to better break down that daily calorie target into protein vs. carbs vs. fat. | Please do.. I never have before taken in consideration protein vs. carbs vs. fat. Before I have only counted calories. Do I need and protein drinks? I am currently taking One A Day Weight vitamins.
Thank you
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10-12-07, 03:50 PM
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Welcome new person!! 
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10-12-07, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by shesmilesnwinks Please do.. I never have before taken in consideration protein vs. carbs vs. fat. Before I have only counted calories. Do I need and protein drinks? I am currently taking One A Day Weight vitamins.
Thank you | Protein drinks will help because it is very hard to achieve high protein consumption with just food. He will explain in more detail I am sure
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10-12-07, 06:34 PM
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Thank you
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10-18-07, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by shesmilesnwinks Please do.. I never have before taken in consideration protein vs. carbs vs. fat. Before I have only counted calories. Do I need and protein drinks? I am currently taking One A Day Weight vitamins.
Thank you | Crap, I missed this post, sorry!!! I'll do the calc for you later tonight!
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10-19-07, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by shesmilesnwinks I was thrilled to have found this site. I took some time to read a few post before posting my introduction. I was excited to see that this forum is active and informative. I live in Oklahoma and have struggled with my weight for a lot of years. Hope to find some support and advice and to back give support and advise. | Hi there,
Glad you decided to jump in! You found a truly wonderful place for info and support. The members here are engaged and willing to help. Don't be shy, ask all of the questions you want. We are not judgemental because we understand the journey you are on. I look forward to seeing your progress. | |
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10-19-07, 03:56 AM
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Alrighty......
Based on your stats, I would shoot for the following:
85g protein which = 340 calories
70g carbs which = 280 calories
70g fat whch = 630 calories
Grand total calories, 1250!
Remember, you don't have to nail these to the T, but try to get as close.
Follow this eating pattern and the weight should start coming off.
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10-19-07, 08:39 PM
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Hello Shesmiles
I also have a desk job and need to get some good exercise in.
Great to meet you !
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