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Female, 45, 5'4"
I started at 225 pounds in March 2016 and am down about 62 pounds now. (163 on the scale this morning.)
I've done it mostly through nutrition. I'm not "on a diet." I don't count calories or measure my food. I just don't eat sugar and processed food. I'm letting my body drive the weight loss. I have no idea where I'll end up. I've been moving more -- walking, primarily -- since I started, and for the last two months, I've also been doing strength training.
I'm seeing and feeling the results of the strength training. I'm getting stronger and my balance is improving. Earlier today I was out shopping and had to look at something on the lowest shelf. Without even thinking about it, I dropped into a frog squat so I could see and held it for a minute or so. I didn't have to hold onto the shelf for balance, or brace my hands against my knees to help myself stand back up. It was only after I'd stood up that I even realized what I'd done.
A frog squat may not sound like much, but 8 months ago, I was 8 pounds away from Stage III/morbid obesity, and even going DOWN the stairs was taxing for me. My leg muscles were so weak (and my balance so poor) that I could barely support my heft as I moved against gravity. So to be where I am today -- 60-ish pounds lighter and able to dip into and out of a frog squat with no trouble -- is pretty significant.
Female, 45, 5'4"
I started at 225 pounds in March 2016 and am down about 62 pounds now. (163 on the scale this morning.)
I've done it mostly through nutrition. I'm not "on a diet." I don't count calories or measure my food. I just don't eat sugar and processed food. I'm letting my body drive the weight loss. I have no idea where I'll end up. I've been moving more -- walking, primarily -- since I started, and for the last two months, I've also been doing strength training.
I'm seeing and feeling the results of the strength training. I'm getting stronger and my balance is improving. Earlier today I was out shopping and had to look at something on the lowest shelf. Without even thinking about it, I dropped into a frog squat so I could see and held it for a minute or so. I didn't have to hold onto the shelf for balance, or brace my hands against my knees to help myself stand back up. It was only after I'd stood up that I even realized what I'd done.
A frog squat may not sound like much, but 8 months ago, I was 8 pounds away from Stage III/morbid obesity, and even going DOWN the stairs was taxing for me. My leg muscles were so weak (and my balance so poor) that I could barely support my heft as I moved against gravity. So to be where I am today -- 60-ish pounds lighter and able to dip into and out of a frog squat with no trouble -- is pretty significant.
That's great. Congratulations on your efforts and progress. Keep it up.
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Does it feel good to be a complete fool for this Narcissistic loon you elected?
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The Research on Capsaicin and Weight Loss
While scientists have yet to confirm that capsaicin can serve as a weight loss aid, some early studies suggest that this compound may be of some benefit. For a report published in Appetite in 2014, for instance, scientists sized up previously published clinical trials investigating the potential benefits of capsaicin compounds (known as capsaicinoids) on energy intake. In their review, the report's authors found evidence that consumption of a minimum of 2 mg of capsaicinoids before a meal reduced energy intake by 74 calories during the meal.
Another study, published in Appetite in 2012, observed an increase in energy expenditure (50 calories per day) with capsaicinoid consumption, and concluded that this increase would result in clinically significant weight loss in one to two years.
I've attached two photo's of myself. The first one was 3 years ago and unfortunately I stopped while I was getting "good". LOL I'm back on track and that's the 2nd picture doing my favorite exercise! Working deltoid's! That and my back are my favorite parts to work on. I like the definition.
I'm 5'2 and goal is 130 pounds. (47 years old)
155 in 1st photo
165 in 2nd. Still have a ways to go! Hoping by the end of the summer I'll be at goal.
I've dropped 30 pounds in 30 days just from eating less. It was very easy for some reason, I had a lot of motivation. I was originally on the diet to get rid of my acne, you know, less sugar, more omega-3 fish oils. I went from 190 lbs to 160 lbs from August to September. It was the biggest achievement I've made in my history of dieting!
Great idea. I finally ran my first race in my life. Not just 1, but 3 over the past couple months: 5km races. I dislike running, but managed to do it. (I'm much more into hitting the weights.) A byproduct of my training was I lost almost 10 pounds over a couple months. Unfortunately, I lost some muscle mass as well. Now that I'm done running, at least for the year, I'll try to put back about 5 lbs. I know I'll lose some definition and cut, but I want to get back some strength. Has anyone else had the seemingly mutually exclusive goals of getting lean/cut and adding muscle/strength?
I had the same issue. Doing aerobics continuously is not the answer. I mixed it up with a great training plan. Doing that I was able to build up my muscles, gain strength and improve endurance at the same time.
just found this thread... hoping it will motivate me to make the needed change to better health. Very inspired by all your success stories; striving to add my own to them soon!
Yesterday, I did biceps, kicks, Crunches, Chest press, Planks, and some stretches. I use 40 lb dumbbells.
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Same experience
I finally ran my first race in my life. Not just 1, but 3 over the past couple months: 5km races. I dislike running, but managed to do it. (I'm much more into hitting the weights.) A byproduct of my training was I lost almost 10 pounds over a couple months. Unfortunately, I lost some muscle mass as well. Now that I'm done running, at least for the year, I'll try to put back about 5 lbs. I know I'll lose some definition and cut, but I want to get back some strength. 
Has anyone else had the seemingly mutually exclusive goals of getting lean/cut and adding muscle/strength?
