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LIVIN' LARGE: Minimizing yourself and maximizing your life! When you have over 100 pounds to lose it can seem impossible to get started in the right direction.

View Poll Results: How much weight have you lost?
15-25 lbs 20 16.00%
26-50 lbs 43 34.40%
51-75 lbs 29 23.20%
76-100 lbs 16 12.80%
101-125 lbs 7 5.60%
126-150 2 1.60%
151-175 1 0.80%
176-200 1 0.80%
Other (post message) 6 4.80%
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Old 06-30-2007, 12:30 PM   #91 (permalink)
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Way to go on the weight loss Stingo! That's fantastic
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Old 06-30-2007, 12:53 PM   #92 (permalink)
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Quite a big difference in your face, there. Different person. Good work.
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Great job, stingo. Not to take away from what you have accomplished but what are your future goals?

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Great job, stingo. Not to take away from what you have accomplished but what are your future goals?

Welcome to the forums.
Having goals certainly does not take away from past accomplishments - in fact it helps keep them at the fore. Right now I'd like to get stronger, and still lose weight, but focus on the former.
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My weight has always been up and down. I was once 200lbs gained it fast and well lost it fast...........about 6 years ago.

The last 2 years my weight has been about 131-134 lbs

Starting in March on my "diet" I was 131.6lbs w/ up and downs unil end April.

May 1st: 131.4 lbs
June 1st: 128lbs
NOW: 125.6 lbs

LOST 6 lbs

What did I do different from March-April : May-now:

1. Actually eating at 11xbw.......consistantly
2. training the same but with lower vol
3. Eating more intuitvely..........yet at a defecit!
* btw had a diet break for 11 days in June and my 1st cheat meal 2 weeks ago.............still losing so far!!!!!
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Old 06-30-2007, 08:24 PM   #96 (permalink)
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Hey Stingo, good to see ya poking around here.

You should head over to the recipe section.

Stingo here can post some great recipes and is an all around real nice guy, glad he is getting a warm welcome.
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Welcome, Stingo and Mjanessan! Both of you have really made some impressive weight-loss accomplishments!

Mjanessan -- we're former neighbors. I'm originally from Rochester, NY myself, now in Kansas City.
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Hey Stingo, good to see ya poking around here.

You should head over to the recipe section.

Stingo here can post some great recipes and is an all around real nice guy, glad he is getting a warm welcome.
Thanks Leigh - and thanks everyone for the encouraging words - always good to hear.
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Welcome, Stingo and Mjanessan! Both of you have really made some impressive weight-loss accomplishments!

Mjanessan -- we're former neighbors. I'm originally from Rochester, NY myself, now in Kansas City.
Thanks! Yeah, that is close by, I am in MA now myself near Boston
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Old 07-01-2007, 08:42 PM   #100 (permalink)
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First off, Newman- another great thread started by you!!

It is great to hear all the big numbers people have dropped. Also nice tio hear from so many new members. Welcome to the boards!!!!

Amusing to hear that Chris put Chris down at the summit!

My story is not as impressive as many of the folks here but here ist is: I started at 5'7" 170 lbs 30 % BF on Tanita, and went down to about 138 at 17-18 % ( a bit lighter than I want to be) and now am at 148 ( a good weight for me) and 19-20 %BF, and would like to take that below 15 % but am in the a similar mental position as Chris- wondering if I want to sacrifice family meals for vanity (But I am vain LOL)

suppose I have lost about 35 pounds of fat while gaining muscle. So a big thanks to all the JP people who have answered all my questions and given so much encouragement. For the newcomers I would lie to say: welcome, do not be shy, ask almost anything and someone will know the answer and more importantly many people will try to help. This is a great site, take advantage of it and contributing is NOT ONLY answering questions, but asking them. When you ask a question the contributers gain beause they think about and all the other members who read also benefit.

When I was a newcomer I was very hesitant to ask for or offer advice. Everyone was great so I have no qualms about asking- as far as giving advice goes, I am more of a weekend warrior and do not have much expertise, so I usually am limited in where I can offer useful info.

I think that the best advice I can give people here is to participate and enjoy the forum because there are some great people here.
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Old 07-06-2007, 04:58 PM   #101 (permalink)
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i lost 50pounds :d
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Old 07-07-2007, 07:57 AM   #103 (permalink)
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I'm a 50+ loser. Again.

I lost 72lbs after my son was born way back in the olden days of my late 20s. Considering I lived on coffee, cheerios, low fat microwave popcorn, and magaritas every weekend, I really don't how I did it.

I quit smoking 2 years ago and gained 40 (in about 5 weeks - I'm not exaggerating - hostess cupcakes are yummy when you feel like you want to die). That 40lbs was on top of the 30 or so I'd accumulated from all the beer, California car bombs, and endless hours playing computer games during the second coming of my adolescence in my 30s. Hey I was suddenly single. Time for some fun (finally)!!

At 40 things apparently don't work like they did at 28. Still having a hard time wrapping my (seemingly) 28 year old, if that, brain around that one. Grow old gracefully? No. I'm not growing old. Ever.

It took me 15 months to lose 45lbs. It's a really good thing I'm the most stubborn person on the face of the earth. I don't take no when I don't want to take no. Period.

My waist measurement increasing while the scale wouldn't budge, even though I was low cal, no sugar or bad carbs to speak of for a year, and working out 90 minutes a day, was more than I could handle. I knew there was something wrong. My Dr was no help. I think most simply see the (fat) number on the scale and go on eat less/exercise more autopilot. When I told her how much time I spent in the gym, I got the wide-eyed, "Really"? A few times. Given her reaction, I'm fairly sure she didn't believe me. She told me to eat more veggies and sent me home.

So, I started doing research. I've discovered the brilliance of adjusting macro nutrient ratios, not relying on cashews and string cheese for 10% of too few calories for protein, whey (not quite as yummy as hostess cupcakes but...), and something more than 12lb weights! :p

I'm aiming for 26ish more. Still trying to adjust the diet & workout but it seems like things are headed in the right direction.

I'm happy to have found this place!
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Old 07-07-2007, 08:07 AM   #104 (permalink)
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Congrats cuteamy and riverbender (and welcome to the forums). I have never had a serious weight issue (at the most it's always been 10 lbs to lose). Your stories are inspiring to me nonetheless. It flies in the face of all those who say "I can't I can't I can't". It shows it can be done when you really want to and all it takes is dedication to yourself. I think that's an important point that they miss.

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Nice going - I guess I never had a 2nd coming of adolescence since I've always been one for computer games. And congrats on making the decision to turn your life around.
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I'm a 50+ loser. Again.

I lost 72lbs after my son was born way back in the olden days of my late 20s. Considering I lived on coffee, cheerios, low fat microwave popcorn, and magaritas every weekend, I really don't how I did it.

I quit smoking 2 years ago and gained 40 (in about 5 weeks - I'm not exaggerating - hostess cupcakes are yummy when you feel like you want to die). That 40lbs was on top of the 30 or so I'd accumulated from all the beer, California car bombs, and endless hours playing computer games during the second coming of my adolescence in my 30s. Hey I was suddenly single. Time for some fun (finally)!!

At 40 things apparently don't work like they did at 28. Still having a hard time wrapping my (seemingly) 28 year old, if that, brain around that one. Grow old gracefully? No. I'm not growing old. Ever.

It took me 15 months to lose 45lbs. It's a really good thing I'm the most stubborn person on the face of the earth. I don't take no when I don't want to take no. Period.

My waist measurement increasing while the scale wouldn't budge, even though I was low cal, no sugar or bad carbs to speak of for a year, and working out 90 minutes a day, was more than I could handle. I knew there was something wrong. My Dr was no help. I think most simply see the (fat) number on the scale and go on eat less/exercise more autopilot. When I told her how much time I spent in the gym, I got the wide-eyed, "Really"? A few times. Given her reaction, I'm fairly sure she didn't believe me. She told me to eat more veggies and sent me home.

So, I started doing research. I've discovered the brilliance of adjusting macro nutrient ratios, not relying on cashews and string cheese for 10% of too few calories for protein, whey (not quite as yummy as hostess cupcakes but...), and something more than 12lb weights! :p

I'm aiming for 26ish more. Still trying to adjust the diet & workout but it seems like things are headed in the right direction.

I'm happy to have found this place!
Welcome to JPs. It is great to have you here. I hope that we can provide you with the information, encouragement, and community to help you achieve your goals. I added community because I truly see JPF as a diverse community. If there is anything we can do to help you, don't be afraid to ask. If you have any problems related to the forums, etc our Moderation Team is here for you.

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hello! just an update, I am now at my weight watchers goal weight of 160. I am now shooting for 156, which would put me at a normal BMI. I have lost a total of 68 pounds! I feel great!
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My weight has always been up and down. I was once 200lbs gained it fast and well lost it fast...........about 6 years ago.

The last 2 years my weight has been about 131-134 lbs

Starting in March on my "diet" I was 131.6lbs w/ up and downs unil end April.

May 1st: 131.4 lbs
June 1st: 128lbs
NOW: 125.6 lbs

LOST 6 lbs

What did I do different from March-April : May-now:

1. Actually eating at 11xbw.......consistantly
2. training the same but with lower vol
3. Eating more intuitvely..........yet at a defecit!
* btw had a diet break for 11 days in June and my 1st cheat meal 2 weeks ago.............still losing so far!!!!!
NOw 122.8.............working on Maintence!!
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Old 08-19-2007, 09:14 PM   #109 (permalink)
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Well done everyone. Always encouraging and inspiring to see someone else's successes. Keep up the great work.
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Old 08-20-2007, 04:21 PM   #110 (permalink)
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i swear this thread always gives me the idea that it would be really interesting to do an in depth interview with everyone about their weight loss journey.
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hello! just an update, I am now 156.5, for a total of 71.5 pounds lost. I feel fantastic!! shooting for a very slow weight loss and an ultimate goal of 148 by the middle of february next year.
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Wow! That's great. And, it sounds like having the patience to go it slowly is paying off. Good move.
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Nice Job Feng, way to stick with it.
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Very well done - congrats
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Excellent! Thanks for the update, Fengshway.
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Thanks guys. I'm now down to 250lbs from a high of 380lbs. That's 130lbs of weight loss.

I've gone from a size 54'' to a size 38'' pants! as you can tell from the photo I've still got some belly fat I want to lose but I feel like a whole new person. I also look like a new person and all of a sudden I get much more attention from the women!!!

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That's awesome!! I was just looking at this thread a few days ago and was wondering about everyone's progress. Thanks for the update and pics!!
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Big Davis - that is stunning. Congrats
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holy crap man. that is some amazing progress. huge props buddy, keep up the good work!

seriously though, looking good. no wonder you're gettin more attention from the ladies.
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wow, awesome job!!! isn't this fun???\


I have stabilized for a few months, but now I am going after the next ten pounds.

psyched for NROL for women! although I am back to the boy book if the new book changes things for the negative.

I like these results!!

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