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This is a fantastic article! I lost 75 lbs. about three years ago and I have recently gained back about 10 lbs. Thanks so much!
Thank you Amy! Congrats on your success!
Great success. But I would still dispute against this article. Simple evidence is that under this so-called 422-460 lowered energy expenditure, by this calculation you should’ve regained back all the lost weight by now! And not just only 10 pounds after 3 years. That’s not a sign of a biology that wants to fight back or has a lower RMR! Just to point out it has been over 15 months now since I’ve lost 60 lbs from 90 KG (in 2012) down to 62 KG (in 2014) from BMI 28 to BMI 19.35 and I have not regained a gram… Read more »
Hi Amy
please share your secret with me I really want to gain weight
Yes! Finally something about lose weight in 2 weeks.
Hello James Krieger. I want to inform you that I do not experience any weight regain tendencies that you are describing here in this article. This may be true if say you were overweight-obese during childhood and puberty where you have accumulated an excess number of fat cells where your set point may have ratcheted up. This may apply to Oprah Winfrey, in fact she also had hyperthyroidism which is also one of the reason she regained the weight. But when a lean individual gains modest amount of weight as an adult you only enlarge your fat cells rather than… Read more »
Hi James,
Thank you so much for your answer. I hate to bother you…..Any tips for controlling NEAT?
Also, have I ruined my metabolism by losing weight?
Also, am I destined to gain the weight back as Gman suggests below my post?
I noticed that you did corporate programs for weight loss, I’m assuming you can tell us a little about the success of these programs, if you want or have time?
Thank you again! Your info is clearer, and you are more helpful than most people out there!
Vanessa, I’m obviously angry as a result of weight regain. I would suggest that you join a professional support group, have a professional nutritionist, and caring exercise trainers. If you gain back as little as 5 pounds (which I can do in a weekend), then go to war and engage all those “allies” I alluded to above. Fight back immediately by adjusting intake and increasing exercise. But don’t go it alone: leverage professional support aggressively. I’m going to lose again…I know I can. But this time, it must be sustainable, because losing the weight over 50 years of age is… Read more »
Controlling NEAT requires constant awareness, and making choices in your daily life that will result in accumulated activity. I also recommend a physical activity tracking device (like a Fitbit) so that you get an idea of how much you are truly moving around each day. You haven’t ruined your metabolism by losing weight. Losing weight will always result in metabolic adaptation, no matter who you are, however. This does not mean weight gain is inevitable, but it does increase the challenge in maintaining weight loss long term, and means it will require increased diligence. The program I was involved with… Read more »
When I was laid off in 2009, I dedicated my entire life to finding work and losing weight. At 5’8″, male, I successfully went from 205 to 175 in 2 months. I kept a detailed Excel spreadsheet log of everything I ate, even calculating calories by weighing the portions…very accurate and scientific. Also, I did at least 30 minutes of very hard HIIT mountain biking and/or weightlifting 30 minutes per day, 6 days per week. Then I found a job (many actually…in 2009 it was survival mode being laid off over 50 years old). Gradually, the weight came back as… Read more »