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Hubby's returning from war

evelline Posts: 21 Joined: 2003/11/18	2003/11/20, 12:37 AM Before my hubby left for Iraq I was a sexy 221 pounds (I was pregnant but a 80 pound weight gain was still not right) I have gotten down to 155 (25yrs old 5'4"), can't seem to drop anymore so I am officially starting this plan on Monday. My goal is to be down to atleast 140 before he gets home in March, will this be possible, any extra hints? Any "you can do it!"s would be wonderful.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2003/11/20, 07:43 PM 15 pounds in 4 months...VERY DOABLE! This program will help, along with a sound diet and cardio. Good luck and welcome to FT! -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/11/20, 07:53 PM ABSolutley possible. Welcome to the community. Good luck and if you need any help just ask. -------------- "A will finds a way" Ivan Montreal Canada
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/11/20, 09:37 PM As the others said, very much doable. A good sensible workout and diet plan, as here on this site, will get you there with no problem. We are here to help, feel free to ask any questions you may have. -------------- If you don\'t stand for something, you will fall for anything....
evelline Posts: 21 Joined: 2003/11/18	2003/11/20, 11:21 PM So I was told to increase my calories from what I am taking now 1200, up to 2065 gradually. This may sound like a dumb question but how gradually, 100 calories a day, 500 a week? Adding so many calories to my diet still scares me, but I am gonna do this.....yup, my hubby won't be able to resist.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/11/20, 11:25 PM Thats how it is done, gradually, but make sure these calories come from Protein, good carbs and good fat in that order. -------------- "A will finds a way" Ivan Montreal Canada
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2003/11/21, 08:20 AM There are several ways to accomplish the increase. I will give you an example based on what I did. It took me awhile but it was worth it. First, I got my requirements straight. My source was this web site. Then I kept up with what I ate, breaking each meal down, so I had an idea of my p/c/f. Then I adjusted accordingly. I had to eliminate some foods altogether. I made healthy substitutions for some. I added new healthy recipes as I found them (See nutrition and specific diets section). I even had to increase serving sizes in some instances. As for gradually increasisng: My first week I began eating an early breakfast. I added that and increased my daily intake by 250 calories or so. The next week I substituted my 'normal' egg and sausage hot pocket which I ate mid-morning to a healthier homemade egg and cheese on whole grain toast and so on. That way may body got used to it. And let's face it it's a pretty big task to transform your diet. Make small changes here and there. After a couple of weeks evaluate your progress and adjust if needed. It takes time to do it right.
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/11/21, 02:02 PM As you are doing this gradually, if you start to see a weight gain that you don't think is muscle, then level off. The harder and more often your workouts, the more calories you need becasue you are burning more. Congrats on the weightloss and surprising your hubby with a brand new wife. I am doing the same. Mine has only been over there for 6 weeks, but will come home in April for 2 weeks. I don't think he will know me. I am already down one size since he left and look a lot different. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...Do not be discouraged; everyone who got where he is, started where he was.--anon ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
evelline Posts: 21 Joined: 2003/11/18	2003/11/21, 04:36 PM Thank you azredhead57 it is wonderful to know someone is doing something for some of the same reasons just like me, it's nice to be in a group. You just made my whole day! My doc tells me that my weight loss should be for my health, which it is. However, feeling sexy for my husband makes me feel wonderful inside. I have never bought anything from Victoria's secret because of the way I felt about my body. I am looking forward to completely and irresponsibly wasting my paycheck there when I hit my goal. :)