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mcarthey

Start Weight:	(31 Dec 12) 245.0 lb
Current Weight:	(12 Jun 13) 216.8 lb
Goal Weight:	195.0 lb

following: Leesevol's 17 day diet
performance: losing 2.2 lb a week

Wow, old profile Bio down there. :) I'm now 43 and have *three* kids! They're currently ages 2.5, 11 and 13. Still having fun and hoping this will be the last time I have to work at weight loss. I'm fully intending to keep it this time and I'm making a promise by setting an aggressive goal for myself. If I hit that goal I'll be the lightest I've been in my adult life so there will be absolutely no going back!
Feel free to write. I'm happy to chat!
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I'm a 37 year old male who has always been relatively fit and enjoyed weightlifting. The problem is that most of my exercise came from running around with my kids (5 and 7) and sports. I've always had the problem of weight slowly creeping up on me, but it had never been a huge issue to me until a few years ago. I had always thought I could take it off whenever I wanted, but that time never came up. Now, with some major changes taking place in my life, I am finally at that point.
Wish me luck!

FatSecret member since: 01 May 07

mcarthey's Weight History

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mcarthey's latest member challenges

Les Mills BodyPump 2-3x/week

starts in:	12 days
duration:	8 weeks
day 1:	Monday 01 Jul 13

20 pull-ups in 8 weeks

status:	Completed
ended:	24 Oct 11
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mcarthey's buddies

	mikecontos on diet mikecontos's own diet
	last weighin: losing 0.1 lb a week

	thewillie on diet thewillie's own diet
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	RedHolly on diet RedHolly's own diet
	last weighin: gaining 1.8 lb a week

	skinny76girl on diet skinny76girl's own diet
	last weighin: gaining 1.2 lb a week

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mcarthey's cookbook

cals: 115kcal | fat: 0.97g | carbs: 23.01g | prot: 3.78g

Garbanzo and Rice Salad

A delicious, healthy cold salad with brown rice and garbanzos.

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mcarthey's latest posts

A month stucked at the same weight after three months of weight loss
While I generally agree that if you're eating too little you can lock yourself into a slow loss or simply get stuck at a weight, I'm not sure that's your issue. It seems like you're eating quite a bit of calories most days (I'm not sure if you're recording everything). When I get stuck, I try to limit my carbohydrates to around 100g for the day, and get nearly half my body weight in protein. I've never really been stuck for long but everyone is different. This is what works for me. Good luck!

posted 01 Feb 2013, 07:26

Move over Facebook, here is FS!
I completely agree with you. I only wish that the mobile apps included the forums!

posted 01 Feb 2013, 07:21

17 day diet
Great response tntmom and that's exactly how I feel about the 17 Day. It's how we should be eating. Lots of healthy fruits and veggies, limited (if any) "junk" carbs and healthy portions of lean proteins. I can hardly call this a diet, which is why I often call it simply a way of eating or way of life.
Thanks!

posted 25 Aug 2011, 12:28

17 day diet
I'm actually on this diet (not the Fat Smash my profile indicates) but it's not available as a choice here. It's been said here already but I just wanted to reiterate that it's important to find one that works for you. I've tried many different plans and I feel this is the first that has *really* worked for me. I'm loving it! I'm not hungry. I have lots of energy for both day-to-day things and exercise. I feel better and am losing weight in a way that makes me happy. Give it a try and if you need advice let me know! Good luck!

posted 25 Aug 2011, 06:36

OMG...I WENT OVER AGAIN
Over by 93 calories? Come on... Relax! You're going to drive yourself crazy if you micromanage your diet so carefully. We all want to lose weight but remember this is a LIFESTYLE change. There will be days you won't have any idea what the calorie content of your meal is, and I'm skeptical that I ever record every single calorie anyway. I give myself a range to work in and am satisfied with that. Try to get sufficient protein and exercise and you'll see the weight come off. Relax, enjoy discovering your new WOL and WOE and keep smiling! Good luck!

posted 25 Aug 2011, 06:30

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12 June 2013

I have another two weeks to get closer to 210 than not. I'm happy that increasing the calories have made a difference for me. Once I get close to 200 ...

on diet Leesevol's 17 day diet losing 2.2 lb a week

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10 June 2013

I think I can finally get excited about breaking my plateau. Woo! On a similar note it's getting tough to keep my current pants up with the belt I have. ...

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mcarthey's Recent Food & Exercise

	1 large Hard-Boiled Egg
	1 large Hard-Boiled Egg
	1 large Hard-Boiled Egg
	Yard Work (gardening)
	Conditioning exercise (health club)
	Desk Work

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40's with 25-50 lbs to Lose
40 somethings with 25-50 pounds to lose.

Workout Buddies In MILWAUKEE and Surrounding area!
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mcarthey's own activity

	commented on thewillie's journal.
	recorded a journal and a weigh in at 216.8 lb.
	recorded a journal and a weigh in at 217.8 lb.
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