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KayleeRaye

Joined April 2012

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Start Weight

230.0 lb

Lost so far: 85.0 lb

Current Weight

145.0 lb
Performance: losing 0.3 lb a week

Goal Weight

140.0 lb

Still to go: 5.0 lb

My name is Kaylee.

My whole life I was always the "heavy" one. It held me back from doing a lot of things, especially in High School. By Christmas 2010, I ballooned to 230 pounds with 46% body fat. On my 5'4" frame, this wasn't a great look.

I began my weight loss journey in January 2011. I began with the thought of "I WANT TO BE SKINNY", but my mindset of "skinny" has changed dramatically. I learned that being healthy is more important than being skinny.

I slowly began making healthier meal choices with incorporating daily walks. Once I got down to 210lbs, I had the courage to get a gym membership and I never looked back!

Five days a week I began working hard in the gym while incorporating weight training with my cardio routine. I've even become an avid Cyclist (indoor lol). Several family members and friends have seen the mental and physical change and have even came to me asking for plan. (Awesome!)

I love learning what type of "diets" or exercise has helped others, just as much as I love giving advice. I'm not a certified/licensed professional, but I've gone through the experience. How many nutritionists and trainers can say the same thing?

I am currently 150lbs (80 pounds lost). My goal is to reach 135-140lbs then I would like to put 1-2 pounds of lean muscle. I'm well on my way...

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i'm so proud of myself...
YOU CAN DO IT! GREAT JOB!

posted 28 Apr 2012, 22:32

How much protein do I really need?
Exactly to what cheshire said!

Whey is quickly absorbed through the body. Which is key for post workout. Something that is too slowly digested in the body is $$ wasted! Its like ordering a 12 oz steak but only eating 1oz at a time. And why not white rice? Because white rice is nothing but brown rice that has been stripped of its nutrients and minerals. You get no absolutely no fiber. Same as white pastas and breads. White foods such as these are absorbed so quickly in the body, you are hungry again in an hour.

posted 27 Apr 2012, 13:14

How much protein do I really need?
It is recommended that you multiply your weight by .9 to 1.1% to get an idea of how many grams of whey protein your body needs. On your days off, I still recommend you eat about the same amount of protein. On "off" days your body is in a recovery mode, and thrives on protein.

Once you get to your goal weight and then decide to add muscle, just load up on healthy carbs! Brown rice, wild rice, protein.. Im sure you already know this..

Good luck!

posted 26 Apr 2012, 23:36

Lets show off our hard work! Before and after...
Amazing! Don't let anything hold you back!

posted 26 Apr 2012, 19:20

Feeling Cynical
The last 10 pounds are definitely the hardest. I looked over your food journal, I think I have some ideas for you.

I see that you are eating high fat, low carb -- this is good, but not for long term. Your body has reached a plateau, you need to trick it. So what you should do..
Example
Week 1
Monday through Friday -- eat low carb and high fats(no salad dressings, and no fruits) the only carb you should eat are from rice cakes and this is only if you've worked out that day. Fats should come from olive and coconut oils, chicken legs thighs or breasts, skim cheese, etc.
Then on sat and sun -- eat moderate fats with moderate carbs. Moderate carbs meaning one serving of low carb fruit like berries, and a serving of brown rice. During this time stick to leaner meats like fish and chicken breasts, etc.

Then for week 2 and 3..
Mon-Tue -- again, low carb / high fat
Wed -- Moderate carb / moderate fat
Thur-Sat -- Low carb / high fat
Sunday -- high carb / low fat During this day, steam your veggies, eat 1-2 servings of fruit, 1 serving of brown rice with lunch, and one serving of yams or sweet potato with dinner.

Another thing you should try is eating more protein. Especially during this 3 week period, you need .8-1.1% of your body weight. So aim for at least 130g per day. Also, stay away from prepacked foods. Like granola, sausage patties etc. Make your own patties with ground chicken, Italian seasoning, and cinnamon! Yum!

posted 26 Apr 2012, 16:50

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