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LeafUF · 11-22-2011, 02:54 PM

Just want to take a second to brag on my Mom. I picked her up this morning from the airport and she is noticeably thinner than the last time I saw her.

A little back story, I moved to South Florida on April 1st of this year and my mother who is only 5'4" was not very healthy or very happy. In fact she weighed 183 or just about what I weigh. That was in itself a pretty big shock but the bigger shock was when I started trying to get her to work on better habits and told her she was obese according to BMI. After that and some nudging from me she got on the right path and has stuck to it.

She is now 142 and needs all new clothes. Couldn't be more proud of her, especially considering that she maintained her diet without giving up things she loved and did not overeat even after I was not there to pester her about it.

And now everyone can go back to arguing over pizza being a vegetable.

Dreamliner · 11-22-2011, 03:07 PM

Go Mom! How did she do it, specifically ?

LeafUF · 11-22-2011, 03:36 PM

Just reduced her calories plain and simple. I helped her figure out her BMR and then created a calorie deficit based off of that. From there I got her to start tracking what she ate and make sure to not go above her daily goals. She eats I would say between 900 and 1400 calories a day now.

She did have bad habits related to portion control that we cleaned up right away which went a long way to her early progress. Then I taught her how to make some lower calorie tasty meals to keep her on track. For example she has a wicked sweet tooth, specifically for ice cream or sorbet. When I moved home she was eating half a pint with peanuts and caramel sauce a night. We cut that out entirely but she still gets the ice cream fix in other more easily managed ways. And she also managed to include occasional nights out to eat with her friends socially.

I would love for her to start exercising too, she used to walk all the time when she had a dog but since her dog passed away she hasn't.

Dreamliner · 11-22-2011, 03:42 PM

Imagine reducing calories to lose weight while continuing to enjoy modest amounts of the food you enjoy ? What'll they think of next ?

Seriously, I know that you were involved in her success in a way that she appreciates and that is very gratifying for you.

LeafUF · 11-22-2011, 03:55 PM

Exactly, I did not try anything novel. I just wanted to help her find something she could maintain and get healthier doing.

It feels good to help her out for sure but mostly I am just impressed with her and how well she has taken to it. After all she is the one who did the work and showed the willpower to stick to it.

Dreamliner · 11-22-2011, 05:50 PM

Now you know why I enjoy my new job so much. I get a ring-side seat to watch happy stories like this play out.

chrisleakfan4life · 11-24-2011, 12:31 AM

Stories like this are my motivation to lose the rest of my weight!

**dylan383** · 11-26-2011, 11:00 PM

Great thread! Congrats. Tell your mom she is an inspiration!

LeafUF · 11-26-2011, 11:33 PM

Thanks yall. She is definitely a baller and even i would do well to learn from here. Its all about willpower and portion control.

Dreamliner · 11-27-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LeafUF

Thanks yall. She is definitely a baller and even i would do well to learn from here. Its all about willpower and portion control.

I tried to tell Coach Muschamp, last night, that your mom is NOT soft.