Comments on: I’m a 225-Pound Weight-Loss Editor. Get Over It.

By: Beckie-Lynn

Beckie-Lynn — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:33:45 +0000

You are AMAZING, girl! I think it’s great that you’re giving the advice you are because you’re right, YOU KNOW! That’s like me, I’m a size 24 but I’m studying to become a certified personal trainer. I KNOW what it’s like to be big and uncomfortable exercising so I can empathize and accomodate those feelings! Keep working it, girl… you are an inspiration!

~*~ Beckie-Lynn ~*~
http://www.beckie-lynn.blogspot.com

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:06:26 +0000

I want to write this without sounding preachy, but this is how I lost 165 pounds. There are only 10 simple simple rules to follow, and you WILL LOSE WEIGHT.

1. Eat Breakfast – This is by far the most important. I eat a protein shake with a scoop of protein powder, peanut butter, a banana, blueberries, ice and 8oz milk plus water. Eat a big breakfast with some fat and lots of protein in it.

2. No pop – Ever. I used to drink 5-6 cans of pop a day, maybe more. This will save you a ton of calories. There is nothing beneficial. Don’t drink diet soda either. The artificial sugars are more harmful to you and trick your body into thinking you just consumed calorie-dense food. Just don’t do it. Oh, and avoid sports drinks and all the other fancy drinks, too. We get more than enough sugar in our diet.

3. No fast food – Nothing. Water or coffee only if you find yourself at a fast food place. For a good alternative go into a grocery store, walk in, and buy a banana or other fresh fruit. It will only take 5 minutes or so. Fast food is the devil. Believe me.

4. Workout 5 days a week – I strength train plus 3 miles of cardio a day. About 75 minutes in a gym is all it takes. If you can’t get to a gym, get some good shoes and start running.

5. Protein – 1-1.5s grams per pound of what you want to weigh. I ate 200 grams when I was 350 and I now weigh 195. If you want to weigh 150, eat 150 grams.

6. Don’t AT LEAST 3 hours before bed, and make it high protein – A cup of low fat cottage cheese and an apple is a great snack.

7. Cook – Make huge portions and portion them out in containers you can bring to work during the course of the whole week. I make stir fry+brown rice that fills 5 containers. Cook long dinners that take an hour to prepare. This is so rewarding and you are satisfied that you took the time to make something healthy and delicious. Yes, those two words can co-exist.

8. Water – I drink 2-3 Liters a day. Drink, drink, drink water. I pee a lot, yes, but your body thanks me for the water. The best diet drink currently on the market.

9. Cheat (and do it right around lunch) – By cheating, I mean a candy bar, regular size. Not half a birthday cake. Doing it early means your body has more prime time to burn the calories away, plus knowing you haven’t cheated yourself lets you relax and just enjoy what you eat.

10. Don’t stress out – This is the hardest, but I put it last because it’s the only one you can’t see to stop. It has taken me 3 years and 550 trips to the gym plus eating healthy every day to lose this weight. It takes time. We have a lifetime to live and lose the weight. Don’t rush it. You will get there.

Shaun, keep up the good work. As long as you try, you are a success in my book.

By: Lisa Walker

Lisa Walker — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:31:49 +0000

The spirit of your article, particularly the headline, resonated with me. I am currently a 47 year old female.

A few years ago, I was a nationally competitive athlete and certified personal trainer. Unlike your situation, I admit I made some poor choices due to some stressful situations that developed in the past few years. I am trying to get back to a reasonable weight now.

Having said all that, that does not change the fact that I was a successful athlete, trainer and dieter for nearly half the years I have been living.

I still feel I know way more than the average person knows about dieting and nutrition. Just because I am in a temporary body situation does not remove the knowledge that I have accumulated.

By: SitoVoigh

SitoVoigh — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:42:40 +0000

Absolutely well turned out web play a joke on here! My crony actualy sent me a tie-up! Friendly luck!

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:29:49 +0000

Interesting article. We need to keep in mind that for some people keeping weight off is harder than for others even when they’re doing all the right things. Look at it this way: If it’s really hard to lose weight for the person giving the advice, then heck, if it works for them, maybe it’ll work even better for you! :)

By: Mildred

Mildred — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:05:05 +0000

Shaun- Thank you for this article. This is my second time on the loosing weight train (I let life get in the way and fell back on old habits). I’m on Weight Watchers (again) and you’re right. Knowing that the person you’re working with went through (at least) some of the same challeges is a comfort and inspiration.

By: lynn

lynn — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:36:53 +0000

Drop me an e-mail and I will send you a free copy of my book. I wrote you this really nice note with all my information and it got denied. I am a 50 pound loser and love to chat about food and weight loss
Lynn
Put free book in the subject line.

By: LT Payne

LT Payne — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:02:57 +0000

Wow – it is great to hear that you are still active also. I am grateful to just hear/read the stories about women who work through the struggles like myself. It is nice to know we are not alone. We have a huge Navy community here in Florida where I live and I myself am an ex-airforce wife and remember what the attitude was like around the base. I totally agree that I would rather learn from someone who has been through it than from someone who doesn’t know what overweight people face on a daily basis.

By: J-Butterfly

J-Butterfly — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:46:30 +0000

I love this article, I am also overweight and I am a Public Health Educator for the Navy. I teach weight management classes to active duty, as well as healthy eating courses, and I get the looks when I ever I walk into a room, knowing they are thinking “What are you going to teach me” I have lost 25 pounds and some inches and I workout most days of the week and I do everything; cardio machines, run, walk, etc. Yes, this the third or so time around for me, and yes it is taking me a while, but I must say like you after educating myself and following a healthy lifestyle not a diet I am probably healthier than I have ever been. I would much rather have someone teach me about weightloss who personally knows my struggle than someone who does not have weight issues. When I going into my classes I’m always honest and very real, at the end of the day I earn their respect and they no longer see this overweight woman, but someone who has the knowledge that they need and a passion for what I do, so thank you for this article it has given me so much more confidence to what I do.

By: LT Payne

LT Payne — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:08:58 +0000

I congratulate you not only on the knowledge you have acquired but your sheer courage to work through the situations you have to deal with concerning your weight. I too have lost a major amount of weight (95 pounds) only to have gained back TOO much of it because “life” took over. Between 5 miscarriages and hormone problems, it has been difficult to say the least. I also am the owner of a gym/training facility in Florida! Talk about being faced with your weight loss failure on a daily basis! I am determined to stay healthy and keep moving but I gotta tell ya, as long as you are happy and active, then you have won 99 percent of the battle!! I am probably the only 200-plus pound woman in my neighborhood playing tennis on a daily basis.