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2006/12/02, 12:06 AM
I am about 5'6" ,272 and 19 years old. i am what you consider obese and i am looking to lose weight obviously, i just didnt know if there was anyone else out there with a similar problem.i am looking to lose 100-120 lbs? is it possible? and the nutrional plan that was given with the amount of calories i should consume seems quite high, 3623? a day! will i lose weight or just kinda stay the same. i will be working out 3 days a week and than go from there. i didnt know if there was any other adivce i could take in.
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2006/12/02, 12:25 AM
welcome manders..
hello..the nutrition plan does tend to lean really high on the calorie intake..
basically to break it down in simplest terms its aprrox. 10 cal per pound.. so basically you shouldnt eat less than 2000 calories a day... do a FTbuddy search at the bottom of the page for "calorie intake" you will find all the posts for disccusion on this topic and be sure to read the diet thread :)
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2006/12/02, 01:05 AM
hey manders im 28 now i was about same weight at your age stay focused and you wont end up like me 380 at 28 but however it is possible i am now about 360 i havent weighed in a week...but if you get on a program here at FT (i am in my second full week almost third) I can tell you it will make a difference, as for diet I went with a high protien low fat low carb diet anything else you want to know you can message me or email me I will be more than happy to help you out jaytori129@yahoo.com
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Jason Fox 6'1" 380lbs Weight Goal 300 by april 2007
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2006/12/02, 10:24 AM
Hi Manders - A balnced diet and a solid exercise plan will help you get healthier and lose weight.
Lower the fat you consume from animal products and increase the amount of vegetables and fruit you are eating. Eat 5-6 small meals a day, when possible, and make sure each meal has some protein and some complex crabohydrates, even some good fat.
For example - 1/2 - 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese and an apple is a nice mid-morning snack.
There are tons of posts ion the nutrition forum about what to eat and how to eat well.
at 272 lbs, I would start you with an intake of 2,300 calories, which is still a lot of food. You may find you don't get that many calories in, that is okay - aim for 1,800-2,000 on avergae and see how your body responds.
Keep reading and keep learning! The more you learn the better your results will be.
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Perseverance is not a long race it is many short races one after another.
Walter Elliott
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