Weight Loss Journeys

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As people who are always on the internet, most of us are probably overweight.

My doctor today recommended I get on a restrictive calorie diet. I have tried downloading a few hopefully free apps that would help me jot down my progress, which would motivate me to lose more weight. So far, all of the apps want to charge an arm and a leg to pay for their services. Does anyone know of any free weight loss services, apps, or websites that focus on calorie counting?

I also plan on doing intermittent fasting, where I fast for 14 hours, from 4:30pm to 6:30am, and make sure I'm eating only 2356 calories a day.

I am currently 5'10" and weigh 283lbs, which is very obese according to the BMI scale. My goal weight is 174lbs, which is the highest BMI number for a normal BMI for my size and age.

This thread is for anyone who wants to write about their weight loss past or present journeys, weight loss goals, talk about weight loss, what diets the Bible talks about, and what God says about our bodies.
I lost 5kg (11 pounds) in hospital and the staff were worried that I'd lost too much. I was at my correct weight for my height, so that was odd. I was also told that guidelines had changed and a bit of extra weight was OK. One guy described it as condition. What am I, a horse???

I had no problem at all putting on the weight. And rather more than I wanted. I am retired so not as active as I used to be. I have lost 2 kg simply by cutting out snacks and doing a bit of exercise. I do light weights for upper body and leg raises for abs. We have a free gym where I live and I use the rowing machine. That's good for the legs.

Weigh yourself once a week, as soon as you get out of bed. That way you have a base line.

Several years ago, I fasted twice a week, not eating until 3 pm. That worked well, but a medical condition has made that not such a good idea. I sometimes skip breakfast. So far, so good.​
 
I also plan on doing intermittent fasting, where I fast for 14 hours, from 4:30pm to 6:30am, and make sure I'm eating only 2356 calories a day.

I am currently 5'10" and weigh 283lbs, which is very obese according to the BMI scale. My goal weight is 174lbs, which is the highest BMI number for a normal BMI for my size and age.

The intermittent fasting is a very good start. This is something I started doing about two months ago. I also do carnivore (started four months ago). For me these things are working pretty well. You also need to incorporate some exercises.

I'm down from 197 to 179 as of this morning. I didn't have that far to go. My ideal weight range is the same as yours. The biggest improvement for me is that my BP meds have been cut in half. I don't think I will ever be able to eliminate the BP meds because even in high school ( 5'8 135 lbs), my BP was naturally high. I failed the military physical because of that.

I wish you success in your journey!
 
i am just starting a diet and really struggling to restrict my calories. i weigh over 250 pounds and i just want to keep eating! i need prayers so i can stick to my diet. please! my weight is going to kill me and the worst part is i dont care!
 
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I started my weight loss journey 1 !/2 years ago when i got high blod pressure. I was at 240 then. I did fasting for 16 hours a day and lost 20 lbs. Then i could not seem to lose much more.
3 1/2 months ago i found out i was borderline diabetic. That is when i started my keto diet of reducing carbs to 20 or less a day. I now weigh 180 and my goal is 165 someday. I am also around 5 10 and 67 years old.
Over eating sugar is what makes us fat. As long as the carbs are high in your blood stream fat loss is real hard. You have to cut your carb intake way down and try to reduce the calories by 500 everyday. Me i eat around 1500 to 2000 calories a day with very low carb intake.
Also you need to start walking a nice easy walk when you can. Start slow and walk half a mile a day then a little the next day till you can walk at least a mile without having a heart attack. I have been walking at least 1 mile after every meal and 3 miles inbetween, a total of 6 to 7 miles everday.
When you start keto and start looking at how many carbs are in most foods you will see just how much sugar we over eat and how some foods i had to give up at least untill i reach my weight goal, then i will be able to eat some of it again in moderation maybe depend on how my blood sugar diabetic thing has paned out.
Cuting carbs and walking has took my blood pressure way down to where im only take half a pill now and is getting low enough i my stop the meds soon. im runing 110/67 around there.
I used to have acid reflux and took tums everyday, After cutting carbs i have no reflux and dont take any tums anymore. If you do decide to do keto it will be tough at first but if you think of sugar as poison to your body it becomes easier.
Good luck on what ever you decide.
you are so lucky! i wish i could weigh 180
 
I lost my first 20 pounds tracking food and moving more each day. For light cardio that is fun on sore joints, I use trampolines from Trampoline Warehouse nearly every morning. Their 10ft model fits my small garden, arrived free next day, and feels safe with the EN-71 padding. It keeps me consistent without feeling like a workout.