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I Want to Lose Weight

I have just had a heart to heart with my gf and decided that I will lose weight... I gained 90lbs over the last 4 years and had been happy doing so but just lately my feelings towards it have changed a little. I am confident in myself and my body but I can't pretend it doesn't impact on my life. My knees hurt, and we had to pass on a property we looked at getting together as the shower cubicle was too small for me. I feel invisible when I go out, like people just look past me. I want to set a good example for my niece and be able to run around and play with her. Sometimes I feel like I am wearing a fat suit I can just unzip and step out of but it's not, I have to walk around carrying it all the time.

I'm at 220lbs right now and know that the next few months are when it's easiest to gain more so I'm starting now, we're going to give $20 to charity for every 10lbs I lose up to a total of $100. So that's a goal of 50lbs to lose. What is a sensible time to do it in? A year and a half?
Oster1 · M
emele, that is really cool. Good for you! With your gf support, it will make all the difference. Normally one wants to safely lose 2 pounds a week on average so 8 pounds a month. 6 months is a realistic goal. Research keto diet. With exercise and I mean only investing in shoes for power walking especially during the coming Fall months is perfect. Lay off the carbs, power walk and by next spring you will be a new woman. It never is easy, no goal is but I feel like you are ready to make the move. That is the most important part. Heck, even your partner may want to join you and then you will both share the success. If I can help you, please feel free to ask me. I wish you the very best!.......now get out there and DO it!:)
Emele · 31-35, FVIP
@Oster1 Thank you! I am not in a rush, 6 months seems unlikely 😆
Oster1 · M
@Emele yes, at your time but the math, still works......and thanks for responding. I feel your heart is in the game........today, is the best time to start! Omg, please trust me......even if you succeed, you may still feel empty when your goal is complete. There are other issues to work on. We all are in this boat, trying to find our way through life. You have a new friend this morning......see, we never know how our paths will cross. We only have to make that first step. Sending out love and happiness to you.🙂
Emele · 31-35, FVIP
First goal is to fit in to my work out gear 😨
Emele · 31-35, FVIP
I took this video clip of how 'fat' I was after Thanksgiving dinner one year. I'm actually horrified at how much larger than that I ended up being.


Side by side video of 2015 and 2019 here https://twitter.com/i/status/1185592859178786816
TheChrister · 41-45, M
I wish you alll the sucess. Do keep us all updated 👍️ I KNOW you will do it!
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
Don't have a time limit. Weight management is a lifetime job.
Emele · 31-35, FVIP
4lbs down so far, whoever said 1lb a week should be my goal might have been right!
Cut carbs drink water it will help
Emele · 31-35, FVIP
@ExperienceDLT Thank you, I think I am ok on the 'how' for the most part, I just wasn't sure how fast I can expect it to happen!

 
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