I need help with dropping alot of weight

[brettdude211]

Im 5'11 347lbs right now...im trying to lose another 120lbs as a goal. I know it will take time but some help with this would be great. In the last 3 weeks I have kept my total calorie intake right around 1700 and also have been lifting weights 3-4 days a week with 30 mins of cardio the same days i lift and always 1 additional day where i do just cardio for 1 hour...in the first week I dropped from 358 to 347 and am currently bouncing back and forth between 347 and 350, Im not too sure why im stuck all of sudden with the amount of calories im taking in and the amount of time im putting in lifting weights and doing cardio

[Innerpeace32]

You are eating too much. Take this seriously.

[Size16]

At 347 and eating 1700 calories there is no way you wouldn't lose weight. It's only been a week? Who cares what the scale says for a few days. It does weird **** like this. Weigh yourself every 2 weeks instead.

This is all assuming you have your calories counted precisely. Cheat meals? Drinking? Any of that?

[bresso86]

it can be done i weighed 336 brah use this as motivation eat about 1200 cals a day you should see something

[brettdude211]

At 347 and eating 1700 calories there is no way you wouldn't lose weight. It's only been a week? Who cares what the scale says for a few days. It does weird **** like this. Weigh yourself every 2 weeks instead.

This is all assuming you have your calories counted precisely. Cheat meals? Drinking? Any of that?

I have been it will be 3 weeks tomorrow. I quit drinking 2 months ago because i wanted to drop weight. as far as cheat meals go i have only had 1 and my total intake for that day wasnt over 2100

[Innerpeace32]

I have been it will be 3 weeks tomorrow. I quit drinking 2 months ago because i wanted to drop weight. as far as cheat meals go i have only had 1 and my total intake for that day wasnt over 2100

You might only need to eat 1000 calories, who knows. Keep lowering calorie intake if you are not losing weight.

[brettdude211]

[QUOTE=bresso86;744371073]it can be done i weighed 336 brah use this as motivation eat about 1200 cals a day you should see something

How many meals did you space out the 1200 calories through out the day and what did you do for workout?

[bresso86]

spaced that over 3-5 meals a day but that cos of the type of work that i do i can eat every 2 hrs. if you dont wont loose skin i suggest that i dont make cardio ur main workout eg running and all that. what i did was weight training with low weight but had a rep range of 15-20. Combined that with super setting and rest periods of no longer then 30 seconds. After I had done my weights then I would do my cardio and only thing that you need to do is running/walking HIT (high intensity training). Hope this helps.

[Ymesss]

Im in the same shoes as you man, atleast when I started. June 10th (ish) I started my weight loss at 332lbs. Weighed in at 283 this morning. I'm 5'10, and have been overweight my entire life. I run my diet very strictly, and its my way of guaranteeing if I'm going to put the work into this, i'm going to get results for it.

Here's my exact diet plan, hope this helps:

Meal 1 at 8am: 2 scoops 100% whey protein (260 cals) , 1/2 cup quick oats (150 cals)

Meal 2 at 12pm: 6oz lean chicken breast (ALL FAT cut off) (135 cals) , 1/2 cup cooked white rice (85 cals) , 1/2 up greens (green beans or broccoli, sometime lettuce) (between 20-40 cals)

Meal 3 pre-workout at 4-6pm: 2 scoops 100% whey protein (260 cals) , 1/2 cup quick oats (150 cals)

Meal 4 6-8pm post-workout: 6oz lean chicken breast (ALL FAT cut off) (135 cals), 1/2 up greens (green beans or broccoli, sometime lettuce) (between 20-40 cals)

Total cals: 1255



I lift weights 4-5 days a week. I also try to do some cardio like activity, but I have no real actual plan for cardio exerise (working on that lol). You can do it man good luck. Lower your calories as needed to reach your weight loss goals. You have all to gain and everything to loose.

[caretaker1]

Im 5'11 347lbs right now...im trying to lose another 120lbs as a goal. I know it will take time but some help with this would be great. In the last 3 weeks I have kept my total calorie intake right around 1700 and also have been lifting weights 3-4 days a week with 30 mins of cardio the same days i lift and always 1 additional day where i do just cardio for 1 hour...in the first week I dropped from 358 to 347 and am currently bouncing back and forth between 347 and 350, Im not too sure why im stuck all of sudden with the amount of calories im taking in and the amount of time im putting in lifting weights and doing cardio

Keep in mind there's a lot of water weight loss in that first drop, in addition to the fat loss. Assuming you're sticking to the plan, what you're seeing is just fluctuations due to water retention. It's completely normal and a big reason why many suggest not worrying too much about what a scale says, particularly in the short-term.

[TelusLob]

Absolutely do not go lower than 1700 calories @ 340 lbs.. That's dumb. You should be able to lose 3-5 lbs a week at that size. If anything, I would suggest eating more. 2000 calories should be your starting point, or even 2200.. That way you can work your way down. I was on an 1850 calorie diet for a long time. Sometimes when your deficit is too low, it can throw off cortisol and slow progress.

[egobeater]

Not sure why all the recommendations to reduce your calories to teenager girl mode. As Teluslob said you would definately lose weight on 2000 calories a day and actually could be higher based on your starting weight.

Faster is not always better, as it will also make it harder for you to stick to the diet and can result in burnout and a rebound which you so often see with people that go on crash diets.

[jlf]

30 seconds of each resting period for another set is goal for losing weight
less weight training, more cardio because your main goal is to lose weight
the scale'll be a bitch to you for a month (srs) stay away from it and measure your chest, arms, and legs in that time period and do it in the morning, thats when you weigh the less

[DubfromGA]

You can do whatever you put your mind to.

Keep it simple and do not deviate.

Forget about cheat meals and cheat days. Remove the concept of cheat from your mind.


On my 42 birthday I found out I'd need ankle surgery. This was Sept of 2010. I weighed 465+ lbs.

I had the surgery in late September and was off my feet and out of work for 3 months. I did well to keep from gaining weight during this period. I returned to work in late December and my right ankle and left knee (old acl surgery and advanced arthritis) conspired to drive me nuts. This went on for a couple of months.

March 1st, I decided to "fix" my problems and began consistent cardio and improved nutrition. I cut out all sugars and starches.....all of them!!!!

Daily walks (somedays were simply short limps) on the treadmill and actively getting around on foot at work and home.

I began training with weights later on. This is something that I really enjoy and allow myself the luxury of doing so and adding the nessesary protien as long as I meet my cardio goal of 20+ miles walking on treadmill each week.

Results have been extreme fat loss while building solid muscle.

I only count net carbs...keeping them under 30 per day. I also ensure I get 250grms of protein per day, too. Aside from this I drink a liter of water every hour I'm awake.

105 lbs lost so far and so much further to go. Daily pain is vastly improved and it's just mostly soreness from training now. It feels great.

I honestly don't look at calories....just the net carbs. Chicken, tuna, hard cheeses, meat, protien powder, smoked almonds and raw greens. Life is good.

You can do it if you adhere to your plan...providing your plan is solid. Also, don't weigh daily....hit it once or twice a week. Watch your blood pressure drop to normal and feel those improved knees. You'll thank yourself every day. Soon the mirror will be your friend, too. Keep punching new holes in your belt.

[Yudiel]

Guys guys guys, I have seen numbers like...1500 calories. Isn't that way too low? I was eating 1600or so to cut and people told me that was too low.

[Ymesss]

Guys guys guys, I have seen numbers like...1500 calories. Isn't that way too low? I was eating 1600or so to cut and people told me that was too low.

I think sometimes you need to listen to your body more then people on a forum. Of course 1200ish calories is an extreme cut, but for the past 10-11 weeks ive been happy how my body has reacted. I have more energy, averaging around 4lbs a week loss, and im not noticing any muscle loss. Anything is healthier than the state I was in. Even my back problems have all but disappeared.

If you can handle it, do what you need to do to keep yourself motivated and seeing results. That might be a maintenance diet with alot of exercise built in, or a low calorie diet to drop fat fast. I know im in a better place then I was 3 months ago.

[Yudiel]

I think sometimes you need to listen to your body more then people on a forum. Of course 1200ish calories is an extreme cut, but for the past 10-11 weeks ive been happy how my body has reacted. I have more energy, averaging around 4lbs a week loss, and im not noticing any muscle loss. Anything is healthier than the state I was in. Even my back problems have all but disappeared.

If you can handle it, do what you need to do to keep yourself motivated and seeing results. That might be a maintenance diet with alot of exercise built in, or a low calorie diet to drop fat fast. I know im in a better place then I was 3 months ago.

Damn bro thanks that is good advice. Im going back to my less then 2000 calorie diet. I was doing perfect, I did my owrkout without being tired or hungry all day or nothing. Thanks bro.