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"Mad Dan" > wrote:

> Katra wrote:
> >
> > Kat (down 30 lbs. so far, but still have 93 to go... <sigh>
> > I have a $200.00 wager going with 2 guys at work and I only have 1
> year
> > to lose it!)
> > >
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> You have a $200 bet that you can lose 123 lbs in a year? Well, it's an
> admirable goal (if that's what you need to lose), but are you sure this
> is entirely safe? In fact, it sounds downright reckless to me.

Why? :-)
A good diet if followed properly (and supplemented with a walking
program) SHOULD lose you 10 lbs. per month...

I started Jan. 4th so am on schedule at this point...

>
> Are you absolutely certain?

Yes.

And yes, I need to lose 123 lbs. I started at 273 and my goal weight is
150. I'm 5' 6" with a heavy bone structure. I plan to start weight
lifting again once I get below 200. Muscle is heavy and I tend to gain
muscle fairly easily if I keep my protein intake up and practice proper
weight training techniques.

Last time I lost weight, (12 years ago) I lost 80 lbs. in 6 months, but
I starved it off so that is why it came back. I'd fast for 3 to 5 days
at a time. The longest I fasted was 2 weeks. I was also weight lifting
heavy 3 days per week at the same time. Oddly enough, I never did feel
weak. <G> I managed to get my deadlift up to 210 lbs. Never could bench
over 90 tho'. :-(

The dangers of fasting are over-rated. I did take a lot of vitamin
supplements, including amino acids.

I do NOT however recommend that to anyone! <lol>

This time I've made a LOT of permanent lifestyle and dietary changes. I
don't eat the way I used to. Not at all, nor will I ever again.

For one thing, I've spent the last 10 years learning nutrition and
learning how to cook! <G>

And my Dr. has finally helped me get my thyroid levels right with the
right Thyrolar dosages, and we are addressing the insulin resistance
issue.

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> (Well done on the 30 so far, though!)

Thanks!

I'll report at the end of the year if I was successful...
And I'll post pictures. ;-)

Kat

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K.

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