Weight Loss Thread!

[LonghornDub]

Originally Posted by FreshJive

I recently lost 25lbs by cutting way back on potatoes, corn, and grains (whole or otherwise). I went from 225-200. I want to get down to 175-180. I think anything less than that is too light for me. I'm 5'9", but when I was 24 I weighed around that and didn't have much fat on my body. I suppose it's possible that I've lost some of the muscle mass that I once had. I have just started walking, and intend to start some resistance training again.

175-180 is pretty damn big for 5'9" unless you're an athlete or have a very large frame. You must have been jacked!

Nice job on the loss though. I've had several friends who have lost a ton just by cutting out one thing (be it grains, sodas, desserts, whatever).

[FreshJive]

Thanks LDub. You might be right. I'll reevaluate when I get down to 175. I'm not an athlete, but I have a bigger than average frame. In high school I was skinny and all of my weight was in my legs. I could grab the rim and I was a distance runner. After high school I initially lost quite a bit of weight (thighs shrank) and then started lifting weights 4-6 times a week between 20-24 while eating a lot. I was a very in shape 175 pounder, so I'm going off that. Probably wishful thinking on my part.