Should I feel threatened?

[Anonymous]

My boyfriend's ex-girlfriend used to be my weight but he just told me she lost a lot of it and is now small like in the 100s. Lately he has been encouraging me to be more in the gym and I was wondering why and now I kind of know why and it hurts.

I've been trying to lose weight since the middle of September. And so far have lost 18lbs. I feel like I need to cut my calories down to less than 500 calories and run everyday as well as lift weights. I have been cutting my calories lower and lower. I need to make this happen. I need to lose 200lbs in less than 10 months.

I've lost 18lbs in 20 days. So do you think I can make it happen if I run plus weight train plus eat less than 500 calories a day?

[Anonymous]

That is not healthy. At most 2 lbs per week is considered healthy. Beyond that you’re putting your health at risk. Hurting yourself physically and mentally for someone else isn’t healthy. If that’s the type of girl he wants then he needs to move on. You need to do this for you. If you’re not happy w yourself overall than it needs to come from you in a healthy way. Not mounting yourself down, or uniting yourself by not eating. Sure you may have lost 18 lbs in 20 days but that’s going to stop and you’re going to plateau. Your body is going to get used to that routine. So you need to change some things up. I’d say eat a lot of protein. Protein keeps you fuller longer so you feel more satiated. It’s takes more e edgy to break it down so your body is wonting more. Then eat your veggies, carbs last. By the time you get to your carbs you’ll probably be satisfied w what you ate that you’ll eat some of the carbs, not all. But you need to talk to your doctor. Too much protein for certain people w certain medical conditions can be dangerous. If you cut out maybe 500 calories a day that’s enough to lose one lb per week just in cutting calories alone, not including exercise. Make sure you get plenty of sleep. I’d say eat some small snacks in between meals just to keep your metabolism going. Also to keep your sugars from spiking. That way when you get to your next main meal you’re not starving. I would suggest your heaviest meals first thing for breakfast if you plan on having carbs, then maybe more so meats and veggies cone lunch and dinner. Like I said check w your doctor, everyone’s body reacts different to certain things. But please don’t hurt yourself like this for some idiot.

[Asker]

Thank you so much for your help. I will follow your advice and see my doctor and do as you have said.

[Opinion Owner]

These are just suggestions. So talk to your doctor. I’m not sure of your health, things like that. I would also talk to a nutritionist.

[MrChinaski]

I'm pretty sure I've responded to you before. As a general rule, losing 2 pounds a week is healthy and sustainable for most people who are above their ideal weight. Anything more than that and you should be taking professional medical advice.

[Bklynbadboy12]

Yes you can make it happen but you have to listen to you body and not overdue it. You shouldn't feel threatened she's his ex for a reason

[Anonymous]

It is not healthy to lose that much that fast

[Asker]

I know but she is small and I feel he will go back to her if I don't do something fast

[leviopperman]

if you are that obese just fast

[Asker]

Ok thanks