Frodo Posted December 2, 2003 Posted December 2, 2003 I'm only 7 pounds away from my goal, the ideal weight for my height. According to the chart, I need to lose 3 more pounds to no longer officially be considered "overweight". I can reach the whole thing in perhaps 1.5 months, and get to the good range in about two weeks. Here's a question: what's supposed to happen? Medically, I mean. Does your body know when it's overweight and start behaving differently, or is it gradual? The weight goes away so slowly, I can't really notice feeling "healthier". I am lifting more, though. If I stay in the "good range" for the rest of my life, will I live longer? All I've noticed so far is that I have to get new clothes.
andreautick Posted December 3, 2003 Posted December 3, 2003 I lost 40 lbs in the last year and a half...and I am now at the bottom of my weight range. The funny part is though, that your body and your internal organs, etc., have never read those silly little charts us weight loss enthusiasts read so often. BUT!! After getting into my weight range, I did feel healthier. It wasn't instant, but i gradually noticed that it got easier and easier to do everyday things like climb stairs, walk fast, etc. You'll definitely see a difference. Congrats on your weight loss, it's a battle, but it's great you've stuck with it and are goal driven.
Arabess Posted December 3, 2003 Posted December 3, 2003 HAHA Frodo! There was a time I had a serious "size range" of clothes I kept in my closet just in case I did a back slide and gained anything back!!! Maybe we should color coat with hangers for various sizes. LOL! You did a great job losing wieght....and I salute you!
cdn Posted December 3, 2003 Posted December 3, 2003 Congratulations, Frodo! You may not feel healthier but you are in fact healthier and your internal organs *do* know it. A major benefit is that your heart doesn't have to work as hard to circulate your blood. Your odds of getting diabetes are lower. And while you may not notice a physical change (although I suspect you will), you will be less prone to sprains, strains, pulls, etc., because you are putting less strain on your joints, etc. Keep lifting!
mfrmboy Posted December 5, 2003 Posted December 5, 2003 CONGRATULATIOJNS!! How much weight have you lost altogether? I know that working out and seeing the changes in my physique have been a big ego boost. Keep up the good work!
Author Frodo Posted December 6, 2003 Author Posted December 6, 2003 Originally posted by mfrmboy CONGRATULATIOJNS!! How much weight have you lost altogether? I know that working out and seeing the changes in my physique have been a big ego boost. Keep up the good work! I've lost 24-27 lbs, and have lost 4 inches on my waist. I guess I do look different. It feels strange to be this thin, I haven't been this low in 5-7 years. They're right about it being nigh impossible to lose more than 2 lbs a week. The thing they don't tell you is that it takes a while before that to even get to where you can start getting a decent weight loss. I didn't get it until I combined diet with exercise. One or the other doesn't seem to work.
Author Frodo Posted December 7, 2003 Author Posted December 7, 2003 cdn, You were right, I am healthier even if I'm not always concious of it. I had an exercise tape that I used before I switched to weights that was too hard, so I abandonded it. Today I tried that tape again and it was too easy. I'd advocate weights or outdoor cardio over home tapes now, because a home tape can't adjust with you.
yogi-mon Posted December 7, 2003 Posted December 7, 2003 I lost nearly 20 pounds with that method. Great great thing. My confidence has improved alot. congrats frodo. Although there is not much advantage besides self confidence, in being thin At one time, fat was definitly in.
cdn Posted December 7, 2003 Posted December 7, 2003 Originally posted by Frodo cdn, You were right, I am healthier even if I'm not always concious of it. I had an exercise tape that I used before I switched to weights that was too hard, so I abandonded it. Today I tried that tape again and it was too easy. I'd advocate weights or outdoor cardio over home tapes now, because a home tape can't adjust with you. This is so good to hear. Congrats again!
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