Dak Pickscott
Shout out to Dallas my bih is a star
Long term health more important to me
5'8 284 Lbs (down to 255 lbs now :-))
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CouldBeWorse
Superstar
Honestly,that strict of a calorie deficit will have you drop 60 pounds in one month but gain it back the next. Its the definition of unsustainable.
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dora_da_destroyer
Master Baker
my two cents...i actually don't see anything wrong with him doing 1200-1500 calories for the first 4-6 weeks....when you're that big, your deficit can be more dramatic without taking a toll on you (for a short time at least). he has more than enough stored fat to compensate for the decrease in energy. now whether he sticks within that range is another thing. but between the quick results (encouragement) and training himself to feel fine with less, dude can easily tackle a more sustainable phase (1800-2000 cals or whatever). and dropping 20lbs off the bat will make a world of difference to his ability to workout (whichever type of exercise program he decides).
i also suggest you go into this with training wheels meaning, if you have classes at your gym or you're willing to drop $20 on some bootleg beachbody DVD's (or d/l them), then build classes or DVD workouts into your schedule. i don't see a lot of men doing this and yall are missing easy, fun ways to get 45-60 minutes of cardio. cardio doesn't need to be boring shyt like mulling away on the treadmill and elliptical for a damn hour, and at your weight, HIIT might be too intense (and if high impact, bad for your joints).
go to kickboxing, spin class, body pump, bootcamp, etc. or do an online/DVD workout ~4 days a week. you don't have to figure anything out, just follow the workout and work your hardest. treat it like work or school, that hour becomes immovable - don't switch the plan for bytches, not to get high, not to pick up your brother from across town, not to go home and watch tv, etc. supplement this with a few walks per week (or even taking a 10 minute walk every 2 hours at work....that's ~40 minutes of walking right there).
lastly, i'd also suggest building a meal plan...tons of ways to go about it/resources available online, but for me, having a plan is immensely easier than just winging my way to my calorie target.
you said you eat out a lot which means you don't cook, but there are ways around that...there's so many precooked/preseasoned meat options (if going this route, don't salt any other food in your meal as these meats tend to already have a decent level of sodium), shouldn't be hard. it takes ~5-10 minutes to steam or sautee some veggies or grab a handful of lettuce out a bag, drizzle it with some olive oil and lemon juice and call it a meal.
and learn what a serving size is...really. i'm surprised at how many people ignore/don't know this.
you won't lose weight without effort and commitment, but the more you structure you give it, the easier it is IMO.
i also suggest you go into this with training wheels meaning, if you have classes at your gym or you're willing to drop $20 on some bootleg beachbody DVD's (or d/l them), then build classes or DVD workouts into your schedule. i don't see a lot of men doing this and yall are missing easy, fun ways to get 45-60 minutes of cardio. cardio doesn't need to be boring shyt like mulling away on the treadmill and elliptical for a damn hour, and at your weight, HIIT might be too intense (and if high impact, bad for your joints).
go to kickboxing, spin class, body pump, bootcamp, etc. or do an online/DVD workout ~4 days a week. you don't have to figure anything out, just follow the workout and work your hardest. treat it like work or school, that hour becomes immovable - don't switch the plan for bytches, not to get high, not to pick up your brother from across town, not to go home and watch tv, etc. supplement this with a few walks per week (or even taking a 10 minute walk every 2 hours at work....that's ~40 minutes of walking right there).
lastly, i'd also suggest building a meal plan...tons of ways to go about it/resources available online, but for me, having a plan is immensely easier than just winging my way to my calorie target.
you said you eat out a lot which means you don't cook, but there are ways around that...there's so many precooked/preseasoned meat options (if going this route, don't salt any other food in your meal as these meats tend to already have a decent level of sodium), shouldn't be hard. it takes ~5-10 minutes to steam or sautee some veggies or grab a handful of lettuce out a bag, drizzle it with some olive oil and lemon juice and call it a meal.
and learn what a serving size is...really. i'm surprised at how many people ignore/don't know this.
you won't lose weight without effort and commitment, but the more you structure you give it, the easier it is IMO.
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Palm Tree's & Blunts
Big timah timah
How do you even let yourself get that heavy? 
I ain't trying to clown but damn homie.
I ain't trying to clown but damn homie.
Dak Pickscott
Shout out to Dallas my bih is a star
I been overweight FAM this ain't just happenedHow do you even let yourself get that heavy?
I ain't trying to clown but damn homie.
I didn't play sports much from middle school thru high school
Lot of fried foods, soda candy and sohh plus marijuana, beer or liquor
I've done good these last few weeks tho. Cut out soda completely. Definitely have not been exceeding 2k calories in a day.
Bout to head to gym in a minute
Dak Pickscott
Shout out to Dallas my bih is a star
My friend told me I'm losing weight also. I feel like it too and can see some results in my stomach and thighs.
Kyle C. Barker
Migos VERZUZ Mahalia Jackson
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Sick & Tide Sixers/Phillies/Cowboys fan smh
my nikka :dakme:
Dak Pickscott
Shout out to Dallas my bih is a star
im putting on my gear right now bout to get in that thang tonight
Kyle C. Barker
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Playa with a Passport
Keep going breh, im also tryna lose weight for the summer also.
I found not buying snacks for the crib has helped me a lot, because when you get cravings at night you cant feed that craving because snacks are out of reach. Lord knows i love cookies
I found not buying snacks for the crib has helped me a lot, because when you get cravings at night you cant feed that craving because snacks are out of reach. Lord knows i love cookies
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Been there and it's easy to doHow do you even let yourself get that heavy?
I ain't trying to clown but damn homie.
Dreamzeedream
Banned
How much weight have you lost so far