Note: This is a repost. I put this in the wrong location.
Hi all. My name is Monty. Im 6'0 and currently 295 lbs. My goal is to get to 240 lbs and get fit.
When I started my diet/weight loss on May 14, 2011, I weighed in at 311 lbs with a 41% BMI (the most I have ever weighed in my life). I want to make sure Im going about my weight loss the correct way.
I have nearly halved my food intake(I was around 3,200 cal. intake, down to about 1,800). While most would say this is too much to quick, I ate to be full and out of boredom, and have had no issue with the adjustment other than the hunger pangs which were gone in about a week. I have started eating five smaller meals, I have cut out sugar entirely and cut back on salt. Cut back on starches, steaming most of my protein meats and cut back on excess oils and condiments.
I drink water only now, besides my one cup of black coffee in the morning. I do drink more than my 8 cups a day, to fill me up and keep me hydrated due to my job being outside and physical.
I exercise regularly now(6 days a week). 30-45 minutes cardio and have an exercise routine.
Most of my dieting and exercise routine has came from the info from this site.
With that being said, I want to make sure Im not going about this wrong. I have lost 16 lbs in two weeks( 10 lbs my first week, 6 lbs the second week)
I understand water weight plays a big factor, but Im not sure if this is too much too fast.
Any info would be a big help. Also, any advice is more then welcome. Thanks in advance
Hi all. My name is Monty. Im 6'0 and currently 295 lbs. My goal is to get to 240 lbs and get fit.
When I started my diet/weight loss on May 14, 2011, I weighed in at 311 lbs with a 41% BMI (the most I have ever weighed in my life). I want to make sure Im going about my weight loss the correct way.
I have nearly halved my food intake(I was around 3,200 cal. intake, down to about 1,800). While most would say this is too much to quick, I ate to be full and out of boredom, and have had no issue with the adjustment other than the hunger pangs which were gone in about a week. I have started eating five smaller meals, I have cut out sugar entirely and cut back on salt. Cut back on starches, steaming most of my protein meats and cut back on excess oils and condiments.
I drink water only now, besides my one cup of black coffee in the morning. I do drink more than my 8 cups a day, to fill me up and keep me hydrated due to my job being outside and physical.
I exercise regularly now(6 days a week). 30-45 minutes cardio and have an exercise routine.
Most of my dieting and exercise routine has came from the info from this site.
With that being said, I want to make sure Im not going about this wrong. I have lost 16 lbs in two weeks( 10 lbs my first week, 6 lbs the second week)
I understand water weight plays a big factor, but Im not sure if this is too much too fast.
Any info would be a big help. Also, any advice is more then welcome. Thanks in advance