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Bakagomi
post Nov 4 2020, 11:40 AM

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Hello. Just like to share my experience on my weight loss journey for the past 2 years plus. I was nearly 100kg at the peak of my weight. Decidedly to do something about it and after all these years I am at 70kg.

Been trying many forms of lifestyle changes (diet), from high protein diet, keto diet and now doing low carb diet 100g - 200g daily limit (more flexible). Also doing IF 16:8 (90% plus adherence)

Exercise was doing mainly calisthenics and free weights. In the beginning I kept cardio to a minimum but hit a wall and decided to increase the cardio regime which helped alot in the weight loss. I try to work out 6 days a week alternating between cardio and resistance exercise.

Nowadays I am mainly looking to lower my Body Fat Percentage and not too concern with my actual weight as long as my BF% keep dropping. Been trying to eat clean but I do indulge in small treats once a while. I believe having a long term sustainable lifestyle is the best way to keep healthy.

I would be more happy to share my journey if anyone is interested.

Thank you.




Bakagomi
post Nov 4 2020, 09:17 PM

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QUOTE(ViktorJ @ Nov 4 2020, 05:54 PM)
Heya, sounds like an incredibly inspirational story, I am sure you are very proud xD

So what kind of low carb diet are you on now? And what kind of cardio do you do?
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Thank you. I won't say proud but more satisfied that I could do it finally. Was going to gym on and off for a few years without any real substantial results and kept falling back to old habits. Finally managed to find a formula that worked for me.

For cardio I'm using the Proform Cardio Elliptical. Kinda mimic the movements of walking up stairs. Around 1 hour plus every alternate days. Main thing is low impact for me. Medium steady state cardio.

My low carb diet :

Monday to Friday my lunch consists of salad with tomatoes and olives, one egg and a slice of sourdough bread with a slice of cheese and also one scoop of protein shake. And dinner some blanched local vegetables, one egg and some fried mushrooms and a slice of sourdough bread. Also one scoop of protein smoothie with strawberries/blueberries/raspberries, collagen and creatine.

Weekeends I tend to indulge abit more.

Saturday lunch is usually a 150 gram beer/lamb/pork (grind myself) burger with cheese and some salad with olives and tomatoes , some cream cheese/avocado and a piece of sourdough bread. Dinner would consist of 250-300 gram steak with blanched vegetables and some mushrooms.

Sunday lunch would be 2 pieces of kfc chicken, salad with olives and tomatoes and a piece of sourdough bread again. Sunday dinner would be steamed chicken thighs, blanched vegetables, one egg and mushrooms.

I snack on strawberries/blueberries/raspberries if I am feeling a bit peckish sometimes.


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post Nov 4 2020, 09:41 PM

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QUOTE(ViktorJ @ Nov 4 2020, 09:32 PM)
Very detailed, I am sure it would help lots of folks. If I could achieve that, I would be very proud of it man haha.

Do you still continue with your strength training? What is your BF% now vs your aim?
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Hahaha. Well there is no one formula that fits all I believe. You just have to find what works for each ownself xD

Yup. Still doing my resistance training. Slow progress though hahaha.

If I'm not mistaken my BF% should be in the mid 20%. Aiming 12 - 18%. Don't want to be too lean. Getting old. Feel better if I had abit more fat on my body.
Bakagomi
post Nov 8 2020, 01:18 PM

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QUOTE(PolkaDotz @ Nov 8 2020, 12:13 PM)
Did some 20-30 mins HIIT at home, then replacement meal a day. I managed to loss 4 kgs in 2 mths time, not to say great but well.. some achievement that I'm happy about.
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Well done bro thumbsup.gif

It's not about how fast and how much weight you lose. As long as your fitness level increases and your overall BF% drop is most important.

Go at your own pace.

This post has been edited by Bakagomi: Nov 8 2020, 01:19 PM
Bakagomi
post Nov 8 2020, 07:26 PM

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QUOTE(PolkaDotz @ Nov 8 2020, 05:29 PM)
Sis here bro...  doh.gif

yes yes.. its difficult at first but just drag the lazy "Bam" to work.. just 3 times a week the most I can do.
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Oops sorry Sis hahaha.

Yes. The first step usually the toughest but once past it, it's easier to do.
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post Nov 14 2020, 01:15 PM

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QUOTE(niicklim @ Nov 13 2020, 01:54 PM)
Hi, I want to share my journey is losing weight and at the same time want to get some recommendation too.

Summary of my journey:
- Was 100kg back in 2016 (when I was 17)
- Spent 3-6 months of running, massive lose weight until 80kg
- Been in the range of 80-90kg during 2017-2019, I on and off got weightlifting and running.
- begin serious training & meal management since July 2020 (85kg)
- currently November 2020 achieve 75kg

What I did for July - Nov 2020:
1. Bit by bit practice Keto diet (close to zero carb, high fiber (vege + fruit), high protein, moderate fat) & Intermittent Fasting. A mixture, but not a strict one.
2. Run for 5-10km everyday. Some days more than 10km.
Alternative: Whenever I injured my leg, i replace my daily run with HIIT for 1 hour. Do 2 groups of HIIT. Go youtube or download apps like FitOn that provide 30mins HIIT. Follow it through! It really help alot.
3. Drink a lot of water (more than 5L per day)
4. Low sugar intake (close to zero)
5. Always have low cholesterol meals (no fast food, no oily meal, low sodium intake)
6. Sleep early by 12am and have 7-8hours sleep everyday
7. Aim to achieve calorie deficit everyday. My required calorie is 2500 cal per day, I aim to eat 1500-1800 calorie per day.

My usual meal menu:
1) Breakfast: coffee + few biscuits (on and off I skip breakfast too)
2) Lunch:
- if go to school/work, i usually eat zapfan without rice (combination of egg + vege + meat)
- if i at home, I usually skip lunch
3) Dinner: yogurt fruit smoothie (basically any fruit blend with greek yogurt and fresh milk)

On and off (1-2 day per week), i will eat some good food if my family or friend invite me to eat with them. Like mala noodles. But keep in mind, don't overindulge yourself when eat good food. Still try to achieve calorie deficit when you are indulging yourself.

Above are what I've done.
Strongly encourage anyone who want to try my method bit by bit. It is difficult to straightaway do so.

My aim is to achieve 68kg and still practicing what I've done, but currently been in plateau at 75kg for 1-2 week. At least I maintain, but I wish to breakthrough.

If anyone know how to breakthrough, do let me know smile.gif

Hope what I've shared can help you.
Keep losing weight together!
You can become the change you want to see in yourself!
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Congrats on losing all those weight and maintaining them till now.

I've hit plateau a few times during my weight loss journey too. I usually break them with increase activities or adjusting my calories.

You might want to check your caloric intake and maintenance calories. From the sound of it, if you are running 10km a day and on a caloric deficit it shouldn't be a problem for you to lose weight.

Not to mention from your usual meals it doesn't sound like 1500 - 1800 calories. Looks alot lower hahahaha.

Do keep in mind you do need fats in your diet. Do watch out for low sodium too especially if you are on keto diet.

The best way to breakthrough is to re evaluate your whole macro nutrient profile and caloric intake and expenditure.
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post Nov 15 2020, 09:33 AM

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QUOTE(MysticShadow @ Nov 14 2020, 03:49 PM)
I was 55-57kg in January this year - maintained by working out every alternate day.

Then covid hit and the first MCO affected my mood and mental state. I stopped working out, stopped caring about what I eat and my weight shot up to 65kg by RMCO.

So in September, I started being mindful of what I eat. The first thing was to completely stopped snacking on potato chips, which is my go to stress food. I was also mentally better around this time so although I had cravings, I managed to do this.

Second, I went with a slight caloric deficit of 1400 calories daily. I'm not following any diets currently. I'm still eating carbs like rice, occasionally bread and spaghetti. But I've increased fruit and veg intake.

2 months later (now) I'm around 60-62 kg

End year target: 55-57kg  icon_rolleyes.gif
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MCO was a bad time for many people. Putting on weight is so easy but losing it is so hard sad.gif

But congrats on losing those weight and good luck with your weight loss.
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post Dec 10 2020, 11:00 AM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ Dec 9 2020, 07:05 PM)
well to 65kg...3kg a month is doable...
say 0.75kg / week...and 1kg of fat is 7700cal...so u need to be at deficit of about 800-900cal / day...and with only about 200 / day from exercise...means u have to eat less food tongue.gif
even then ur not losing 100% fat...always some muscle loss associated...
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I wouldn't suggest such a drastic calorie deficit per day. Your body most likely will kick itself into survival mode due to such a high calorie deficit.

Which means it will lower the basal metabolic rate (which is a bad thing). Try stick to a few hundred calorie deficit per day to maintain the BMR.

The best way is maintain what you are eating and just up the cardio by few hundred calories. When you hit your target weight just adjust your cardio back down again.
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post Dec 10 2020, 11:01 AM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Dec 9 2020, 02:46 PM)
what if i go for weight training instead of running? will it helps better?
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It depends on your goal. Do you want to lose weight only or are you aiming for body recomposition ?
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post Dec 10 2020, 11:09 AM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ Dec 10 2020, 11:03 AM)
not really drastic.
ideal weight loss is about 2-3kg / month.
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Everything is relative. If you weigh 100kg than yes 2-3kg is not much but if you weigh 50kg than 2-3kg is more cause of higher percentage compared to your base body weight.

I usually prefer to take a more conservative approach. Yes it will take longer to reach your goals but I believe it's always best to err on the side of caution.
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post Dec 10 2020, 12:49 PM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Dec 10 2020, 12:16 PM)
I always low on sugar diet except beer lol.
Lose belly fat then aiming for toner body?
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In that case I would recommend body recomposition. Lose weight and gain muscles at the same time tongue.gif

Do cardio and resistance training. There are many ways to go about it.

QUOTE(Everdying @ Dec 10 2020, 11:42 AM)
hence the topic is on the person asking, who weighs 68kg...
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Yeah. For me I personally think it's still a bit high. If it was me I would aim for 1kg per month.

Of course this is my personal opinion. No offense was meant.
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post Dec 10 2020, 02:16 PM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Dec 10 2020, 02:05 PM)
that's what i thinking too
let me focus on cardio this month then back to strength next year
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If that is your goal than keep an eye more on Body Fat Percentage than body weight. As your weight can be static or go up abit due to putting on muscle mass (especially if newbie gains) and losing body fat at the same time.
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post Dec 11 2020, 11:30 AM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ Dec 10 2020, 04:07 PM)
i feel 1kg a month is abit hard to track monthly, cos it can just be water loss.
also most home scales arent that accurate...usually variance can be up to +/- 500gm or more...
even my omron scale is the same...and they make medical equipments even...
i once experimented and weighed myself before taking a nice piss / dump...and after that the scale said i gained weight tongue.gif
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Hahaha yeah. I usually keep track by monthly weigh in everyday. Consistently after wake up in the morning.

But I agree it's hard to keep track on the scale every day with 1kg hahaha.

 

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