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01-02-2008, 09:41 AM
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| Whipper Snapper  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Connecticut
Posts: 30
Weight Statistics 01/01/08 Start Date:
non-op Surgery Date:
6' 5" Height: 534 lb Start Weight:
437 lb Current Weight:
275 lb Goal Weight:
97 lb Weight Loss:
162 lb Lb Left to Lose:
18.1647940075 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 63.3162421994 BMI Start:
51.8149772306 BMI Current:
32.6066790353 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Controlled Eating & Exercise |  A new start Hey there, I recently joined these forums to get information on wls and have done a lot of reading and I believe I have learned a lot about some of the surgeries/options out there, I have decided to give this a full on all in attempt without the surgery before I make the decision to go through with a surgery. I shall attempt a low carb reasonable food diet, meaning no junk and I am trying a 1200 calories a day for a start and will go from there adjusting when necessary if necessary. just as a reference I am 6' 4'' large build (lifted a lot of weights through my late teens and early 20's) and have gained a lot of weight in the last 7 years or so. there is more info on my blog (which I started today) The Chronicles of one Mans trip to the Half (also posted in my sig line) I invite you all to take a look and follow my journey in my blog, I will also try and update here as much as possible as I know that I need a support base from people who understand the struggles of being "Hefty" as I lovingly refer to my weight  . I do look forward to hearing any advice or stories that any of you have about losing weight. Thanks for taking the time to read my posts and a double thank you if you visit my blog, because like I said I know I need a support base to vent and report to. Me
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01-02-2008, 09:58 AM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. I take it you are male. Then, 1200 kcal diet is a tad low for you. Medically speaking, for men, the lowest amount of calories recommended is 1400-1600 kcals. This is because men have more muscle than women, so they burn more calories than women. FYI, for women, the recommended amount is 1000-1200 kcals. Also, are you doing this on your own, or are you going to be followed by your PCP? I am asking this, because, if you have your PCP record your progress, then you will have a medically documented weight loss effort. This will help you keep a check on your overall health (as sometimes, extreme dieting can result in some unwanted and unexpected deficiencies and illnesses) and also have medical record handy, just in case you decide to go for the surgery in the end, and your insurance asks for medical documentation. Exercise is also a must for balanced weight loss. Even if you exercised a lot when you were young and more fit, your muscles have probably weakend, so build up your muscles again, step by step. Go slowly at first, and as your muscles get stronger, increase your excercise. This will help you burn more fat, and help you keep and build your muscles as well. A well balanced healthy diet and good exercise go hand in hand for healthy weight loss. I'll be looking forward to hear of your progress. ((((((HUGS)))))) May your journey go well.
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01-02-2008, 10:29 AM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Connecticut
Posts: 30
Weight Statistics 01/01/08 Start Date:
non-op Surgery Date:
6' 5" Height: 534 lb Start Weight:
437 lb Current Weight:
275 lb Goal Weight:
97 lb Weight Loss:
162 lb Lb Left to Lose:
18.1647940075 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 63.3162421994 BMI Start:
51.8149772306 BMI Current:
32.6066790353 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Controlled Eating & Exercise | Quote:
I figured on 1200 because My aunt did that and lost a lot of weight (100 lbs at least if I was guessing, she won't tell me how much exactly) I knew there was a difference with the men vs women thing but will doing 1200 hurt? meaning is it an unsafe number as far as I go being a large fella? should I stick to something a little higher like you mentioned between 1400 and 1600? I obviously failed weightloss 101 thus far so I apologize for all of the questions  Me PS: the bolded part of the quote is 100% correct, I don't feel like I use to as far as muscularity goes. also I didn't mention I am 34 years old.
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01-02-2008, 10:33 AM
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| WLS Mentor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,445
Blog Entries: 7 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 271 lb Start Weight:
157 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
114 lb Weight Loss:
12 lb Lb Left to Lose:
42.0664206642 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
25.3376951331 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Hi and welcome. Doc always has excellent advice -  . Best wishes with your journey, we're happy to help when we can.
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01-02-2008, 10:54 AM
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| Super Moderator | Keep those Qs coming, that's what we're here for. Yes, I mean your family dr. Have him/her keep a record of your weight everytime you go in. Keep him in the loop of what you are doing, so he can give you advice where it's needed. Yes, 1200 will be too low for you, esp since you are tall. You could end up lacking in the very basic nutrients that you need to keep your body healthy, and this will actually hinder your weight loss. Also, if you are on too low calories, your body will go into starvation mode, and just hold onto everything you eat, which will also slow down your weight loss. So, you need to get in just enough to let your body know that you aren't starving, and will let go of the fat you have stored in yourself and use it as energy. Your aunt did fine with 1200 because she is a woman, and I imagine she isn't as tall as you--so she doesn't need as much as you do to stay healthy. Since healthy weight is relative to your height, in other words, how tall you are is going to be the deciding factor in how much you weigh is healthy, obviously, how much food is healthy will differ with how tall you are, too, as well as whether you are male or female. As I wrote, the basic body composition is different. Men have more muscles, less fat than women, so the amount of food you need to stay healthy is different, even at the same height. Good luck!!
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01-03-2008, 11:10 AM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Connecticut
Posts: 30
Weight Statistics 01/01/08 Start Date:
non-op Surgery Date:
6' 5" Height: 534 lb Start Weight:
437 lb Current Weight:
275 lb Goal Weight:
97 lb Weight Loss:
162 lb Lb Left to Lose:
18.1647940075 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 63.3162421994 BMI Start:
51.8149772306 BMI Current:
32.6066790353 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Controlled Eating & Exercise | Clancy thanks for the welcome, and again I thank You Docsanae for your advice. I am going to raise the caloric intake above 1200, I have done more reading and it does seem like 1200 is on the low side for me. I still want to keep it as low as possible without depriving my body of the nutrients that it needs to stay healthy and avoid any problems. Does it sound acceptable to do say 1300 during the week and bring it to say 1500 for the weekends (mostly because thats when we go out etc so the extra buffer would be nice) or will the fluctuation to 1500 2 days a week affect the way the body reads the intake? does that even matter with a low cal diet? the fluctuation I mean.
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01-03-2008, 12:30 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.Y.
Posts: 700
Weight Statistics June 25,2007 Start Date:
June 25,2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 322 lb Start Weight:
204 lb Current Weight:
152 lb Goal Weight:
118 lb Weight Loss:
52 lb Lb Left to Lose:
36.6459627329 % % Lost:
07/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.4268211183 BMI Start:
31.9474270439 BMI Current:
23.8039652484 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Welcome!!! Good for you and Best of luck!! Kathy
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01-03-2008, 06:24 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,030
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
221 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
142 lb Weight Loss:
56 lb Lb Left to Lose:
39.1184573003 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
31.7067346939 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Welcome to the boards! |
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01-03-2008, 09:44 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 2,658
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 339 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
147 lb Weight Loss:
32 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.3628318584 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
30.9862258953 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | welcome and congrats on taking control of your life
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01-03-2008, 09:56 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,139
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics On and off my whole life... Start Date:
November 20, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
227 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
60 lb Weight Loss:
77 lb Lb Left to Lose:
20.9059233449 % % Lost:
August 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.3778617937 BMI Start:
33.5183784919 BMI Current:
22.1487082546 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Welcome to the boards, there is alot of good info and support here. Good luck on your journey, look forward to hearing more about your succuss.
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