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[PoohP]

Hi, I am new to this forum. I weigh more now than I have ever weighed and it scares me. I 'm through with "diets" and will now follow a low calorie, low fat, low carb "eating plan". Basically, that means I plan to eat more healthy meals and no junk, and walk. I see that this website can help me with questions and guide me.
I'm gluten intolerant and pre-diabetic, so I'm already limited to what I can eat. Any advice on this is welcome.

Pam

[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by PoohP

Hi, I am new to this forum. I weigh more now than I have ever weighed and it scares me. I 'm through with "diets" and will now follow a low calorie, low fat, low carb "eating plan". Basically, that means I plan to eat more healthy meals and no junk, and walk. I see that this website can help me with questions and guide me.
I'm gluten intolerant and pre-diabetic, so I'm already limited to what I can eat. Any advice on this is welcome.

Pam

Good idea ditching the diets! I think you have a great grasp of what you need to do to lose weight! At the end of the day you just need to make sure you're burning more calories than you are consuming, and we can help you figure that out! We can help you figure out what to eat as well. Welcome!

Welcome to the site!

[Irving]

Originally Posted by PoohP

Hi, I am new to this forum. I weigh more now than I have ever weighed and it scares me. I 'm through with "diets" and will now follow a low calorie, low fat, low carb "eating plan". Basically, that means I plan to eat more healthy meals and no junk, and walk. I see that this website can help me with questions and guide me.
I'm gluten intolerant and pre-diabetic, so I'm already limited to what I can eat. Any advice on this is welcome.

Pam

i like your name. this site is great for showing you how many calories you need to eat in order to achieve your weight loss goals.

[Merle]

I like your name too! So is it like "poop" or "poopie" or "poo P"


Calories calories calories. You tell us what you want to lose and by when and we'll guide you the rest of the way.

[PoohP]

Okay... My mom used the nickname Poopie (as in pooped or tired) for me sometimes. I happen to collect Winnie the Pooh items and my first and last name start with "P".

I want to lose 150 lbs by Oct 26. No seriously, I woud like to lose 150 lbs and know it will take awhile. My hubbie and I happen to be going on a cruise Oct 26 to celebrate our 30 year anniversary and his 50th birthday.,

[inlove]

Welcome and good luck!!!!!

[PoohP]

Originally Posted by inlove

Welcome and good luck!!!!!

Looks like you are well on your way. Best of luck!

[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by PoohP

Okay... My mom used the nickname Poopie (as in pooped or tired) for me sometimes. I happen to collect Winnie the Pooh items and my first and last name start with "P".

I want to lose 150 lbs by Oct 26. No seriously, I woud like to lose 150 lbs and know it will take awhile. My hubbie and I happen to be going on a cruise Oct 26 to celebrate our 30 year anniversary and his 50th birthday.,

That's about 3lbs a week, which does not sound like much, but will take a fairly aggressive approach. Some changes in your eating habits and likely exercise in conjunction with one another should do the trick. If you're willing to commit there is no reason why this can't happen. If you'd like we can help you figure out how much you need to eat each day to achieve your goals.

[PoohP]

Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion

That's about 3lbs a week, which does not sound like much, but will take a fairly aggressive approach. Some changes in your eating habits and likely exercise in conjunction with one another should do the trick. If you're willing to commit there is no reason why this can't happen. If you'd like we can help you figure out how much you need to eat each day to achieve your goals.

That sounds great. How and what do need to know to get started?

[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by PoohP

That sounds great. How and what do need to know to get started?

Exercising will make this doable; trying to accomplish this with diet only will be tough. I need to know how much you weigh, height, age, sex, and what activity (exercise) level you plan on having in a given week, i.e. how many times a week you will be exercising and what you will be doing, if anything at all.

[sass63]

Welcome to the boards we are glad to have you here.

[PoohP]

Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion

Exercising will make this doable; trying to accomplish this with diet only will be tough. I need to know how much you weigh, height, age, sex, and what activity (exercise) level you plan on having in a given week, i.e. how many times a week you will be exercising and what you will be doing, if anything at all.

You don't want much do you I am a white female, age 49, 5ft 5in, and weigh 301 lbs. I hope to be able to exercise at least 3x weekly, maybe more as my energy level goes up. I plan to start out walking since I have been sedentary for so long. I do have a treadmill, exercise bike, weights etc...
I am heaviest in the hips and thighs. I had a knock-out hourglass figure when I was a teenager. I don't expect to get that back but would like to have some flattering curves without major bumps! Thanks for your help!

[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by PoohP

You don't want much do you I am a white female, age 49, 5ft 5in, and weigh 301 lbs. I hope to be able to exercise at least 3x weekly, maybe more as my energy level goes up. I plan to start out walking since I have been sedentary for so long. I do have a treadmill, exercise bike, weights etc...
I am heaviest in the hips and thighs. I had a knock-out hourglass figure when I was a teenager. I don't expect to get that back but would like to have some flattering curves without major bumps! Thanks for your help!

Are you accusing me of being demanding?


Based on your stats/activity level, your body is going to burn about 2440 calories a day on its own.

I think for starters we should shoot for a 1440 calorie per day consumption rate for you; that will allow you to lose roughly 2lbs a week after you get going for a bit.

To take it down to the macronutrient level, you should shoot for roughly each day:

115g Protein= 460 caloires
75g Carbs= 300 calories
75g Fat= 675 calories

That will bring you to about 1435 calories a day, right around where you need to be to lose 2lbs a week!!

It's important to keep track of what you eat each day so you can not only see what is working for you, but make sure you're staying close to your eating goals. This isn't an exact science, but try to come close. If you eat 1535 calories one day, make up for it with 1335 calories another day, etc.

Hope this helps.

[PoohP]

Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion

Are you accusing me of being demanding?


Based on your stats/activity level, your body is going to burn about 2440 calories a day on its own.

I think for starters we should shoot for a 1440 calorie per day consumption rate for you; that will allow you to lose roughly 2lbs a week after you get going for a bit.

To take it down to the macronutrient level, you should shoot for roughly each day:

115g Protein= 460 caloires
75g Carbs= 300 calories
75g Fat= 675 calories

That will bring you to about 1435 calories a day, right around where you need to be to lose 2lbs a week!!

It's important to keep track of what you eat each day so you can not only see what is working for you, but make sure you're staying close to your eating goals. This isn't an exact science, but try to come close. If you eat 1535 calories one day, make up for it with 1335 calories another day, etc.

Hope this helps.

Thanks You, demanding, well from what I've read..... Would it make a big difference to use less calories or is the daily calories important? To keep losing,would you then decrease the calories since your body will adjust to the amount your currently use?

[Merle]

Originally Posted by PoohP

Thanks You, demanding, well from what I've read..... Would it make a big difference to use less calories or is the daily calories important? To keep losing,would you then decrease the calories since your body will adjust to the amount your currently use?

To make it easy on you since you are just starting, is you may want to stick with OD's plan for a while, and adjust over time if your weight loss per week starts to slow down for a few weeks in a row. Give your body a chance to adjust to this calorie drop, and if you feel you can handle it, then sure you can drop it even more. One of the big mistakes a lot of people make is from making too big of a change too fast.

[PoohP]

Weight Watchers teaches the gradual decline in calories approach. I've done it several times but never actually broken it down into fat, protein, and carbs; just points. I can do this!

[Merle]

Originally Posted by PoohP

Weight Watchers teaches the gradual decline in calories approach. I've done it several times but never actually broken it down into fat, protein, and carbs; just points. I can do this!

Over time yes, but give yourself a little time! I'm sure if you ask OD for an updated plan as you drop more weight he'd be more than happy to do it for you!

Of course you can do it, and we're here to you on!

[Irving]

Originally Posted by PoohP

Weight Watchers teaches the gradual decline in calories approach. I've done it several times but never actually broken it down into fat, protein, and carbs; just points. I can do this!

adjusting calories over time makes sense since this calculation is based off of the current amount of calories your body burns

[PoohP]

I'm having problems guys. I can't seem to stick to the program. I'm miserable but obviously not miserable enough. I hope this week goes better
I think stress has a lot to do with it. I'm up for a new position and as soon as I knew that, I went off track. Hopefully I will know the answer this week.

[William Wallace]

Originally Posted by PoohP

I'm having problems guys. I can't seem to stick to the program. I'm miserable but obviously not miserable enough. I hope this week goes better
I think stress has a lot to do with it. I'm up for a new position and as soon as I knew that, I went off track. Hopefully I will know the answer this week.

Well, hopefully you get the position! Good luck!

Have you considered a little exercise to get rid of the stress? How about writing down on paper what you are supposed to eat for the day ahead of time and that way if it's on paper in front of you, maybe you'll be more likely to follow it?