180 pounds and counting down

[Babeba]

How does one exist on 500 calories a day. That sounds dangerously low. I am trying to lose weight for 2 reasons, (1) I am type 2 diabetic and it's not getting any better, and (2) I want to have a better figure and finally dress nicer. I may have to check this plan out. What's it called?

It IS dangerously low.

As a diabetic, any changes in diet you take should be watched by a doctor/specialist. Please make an appointment with your doctor to discuss how to lose the weight you want a healthy way.

I lost 40 pounds (and kept it off for several years) by taking it slowly, making sure I was watching my portion controls, eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, high fibre foods. I still drank wine occasionally and I still worked a little bit of chocolate into every day of my (approximately) 1200 calories a day.

I'm not going to lie, a bit more weight than I would like has creeped back on, and I am starting working to get it off again. I am NOT going to have 500 calorie days, ever. As a short GG, my caloric burn is a lot smaller than that of an average sized GM to start - around 1900 calories vs. 2500 calories. No matter how big a person you are, though, it is not good to eat only 20% of what your body needs as fuel and expect your body to come up with the rest.

[mywifesdaisy]

wow i am on the path to losing myself not that much yet but working on cutting down intake good job

[Alicew]

A good number is 180 still struggling to pass 198 myself iv lost my bust lost my bum and hips but still got this damn pot belly.Crunches aho more reps.

[Nigella]

How does one exist on 500 calories a day. That sounds dangerously low. I am trying to lose weight for 2 reasons, (1) I am type 2 diabetic and it's not getting any better, and (2) I want to have a better figure and finally dress nicer. I may have to check this plan out. What's it called?

I think you might find its called THE STARVATION DIET, it is not recommended that ANYONE cuts their daily calorific intake to this level. There are plenty of diet programmes available, but the best advice you can be given is

GET YOUR HEALTH CHECKED PROPERLY BY A QUALIFIED PERSON

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Stephanie, That's wonderful just be careful with your health.
I'm down from 240 to 215 @ 6'0 and the clothes sure look better on me now

[samantha11]

Thats Great! I have also lost 38lbs. look and feel great. Want to lose 30 more.