• Breaking News

    Saturday, March 7, 2020

    Home Unlabelled Weight loss: [Challenge] Loseit Enters the Roaring 20's - Challenge Results

    Weight loss: [Challenge] Loseit Enters the Roaring 20's - Challenge Results

    March 07, 2020

    Weight loss: [Challenge] Loseit Enters the Roaring 20's - Challenge Results

    [Challenge] Loseit Enters the Roaring 20's - Challenge Results

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 06:11 AM PST

    Today a stranger gave me a high-five while I was running and it was everything I needed.

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 11:08 AM PST

    I really like to run but I've always been embarrassed to run in public because of my slow speed and size. I usually just use the treadmill in my house or go out when it's dark in the early morning or evening (less foot traffic). Today was such a nice day I decided to get over myself and just go outside in the daylight and run.

    I was almost at the end of my run when on the horizon I saw another runner and I immediately went into panic mode because as he got closer I could tell he was a real athlete (had on cool running gear including the mini water bottle belt). I tried to pick up my pace a bit to look less pathetic but it was the end of my run and I did not have the energy. The old Power Rangers shirt I had on was a dead giveaway that I was not a real runner anyway so I just continued at my sloth-like pace.

    When this fine athletic specimen finally passed by me I was half expecting a smirk or eye-roll but instead he gave me a huge high-five and yelled "WE GOT THIS". It was super motivating in the moment and also pretty hilarious.

    I finished my run feeling great and decided that in the future I am going to try and care less about what people think of me while I am exercising. We are all out here just trying to do/be better and I am glad a stranger showed me that today.

    Edit: Wow! Thank you for all the great comments! Reading everyone's stories/encouragement/advice is really motivating. I will now and forever wear my Power Rangers shirt with pride!

    WE GOT THIS

    submitted by /u/StormySamuels
    [link] [comments]

    NSV: "You've done good, man! Real good!"

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 08:28 AM PST

    Yesterday my wife and I went to the gym, but I guess at some point I must have taken out or misplaced my gym membership card since the last time we had gone because I couldn't find it. The person at the check-in desk told me that it was okay, he could look up my account, all he needed was my name. He typed it in, scrolled, clicked, and then paused.

    "Hmm... I think this is your account, but..."

    He seemed a little hesitant to confirm if he had the right account or not. Mind you, I couldn't see his screen, so I assumed he had maybe misspelled my name, making it difficult for him to find my account.

    "No worries, I have my driver's license if you need to see the spelling! Might make it easier."

    He looks at the license and back at the account on his screen. Back at the license, back at the screen.

    "Yep, that looks like you! But you've done good, man! Real good!"

    Because my membership card only ever had a barcode (no photo anywhere) and this was the first time since joining that I had misplaced my card, I had completely forgotten that my account had a photo of me. This photo was about two years old and 50+ lbs ago, so I understandably looked different. Just wanted to share that because I was pleasantly surprised by his response!

    EDIT: Thank you all for the kind words! I truly appreciate it!

    submitted by /u/jona90048
    [link] [comments]

    "How are you melting away and you're literally eating cookies for breakfast?!"

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 01:17 PM PST

    "Because this is exactly 140 calories of cookie, and I am hyper aware of that fact"

    I had this exact conversation with a coworker the other day, and it was a great reminder of the best part of CICO- You can have whatever you want! Just not as much as you might want.

    I have been doing CICO since last May, and am down a bit over 60 lbs. I know that I am not a person who can cut my favorite foods out of my life. I want to eat when I'm hungry. Keto, low-carb, IF, etc can work great for some people, but I am not one of them. It just takes a little more planning. I also sub out certain things for their lower calorie counterparts like low calorie tortillas, mini cookies, pizza made on an english muffin instead of pizza crust... and it WORKS. Guys. If you're just starting, please don't feel like you are depriving yourself. It's all just portion control, and feeling satisfied with what you have. Tacos actually become a healthy option if I use low calorie tortillas or make my own corn ones, and MEASURE the meat and cheese.

    But it does all come down to planning. If I sat down and started popping cookies into my mouth all day long, it wouldn't work. If I want pizza for dinner, I can't also have french toast for breakfast and a burrito for lunch. I also can't choose a 1500 calorie meal unless I am sure I will feel full the rest of the day... which, knowing myself, is unlikely. So I can have the french toast, but then a salad for lunch and grilled chicken and veggies for dinner.

    Obviously, this is all stuff a lot of people here know already, but I have found reading the "obvious epiphanies" on here really helps put some seemingly basic ideas into context for me, so maybe this post will do that for someone else. If you plan your day, and measure your portions, you can have whatever you want. This is how it is sustainable long term; "diet" is just what you eat. What I eat is varied, and satisfying, and not more than my body will use.

    submitted by /u/annieisawesome
    [link] [comments]

    After years of being overweight and obese, I'm finally a healthy BMI!

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 09:36 AM PST

    When I weighed myself on June 19th last year, I knew something had to change. The scale didn't lie to me. I was 187.8 lbs. I'm a 5'4 woman and was about to be 30. I struggled my whole life to lose weight. But something finally clicked. I guess it was seeing the number and realizing I'd never weighed that much. Checking the online BMI charts, I was obese. Not kinda sorta obese, but obese. I did my research. I signed up for MyFitnessPal, subscribed to r/loseit, dusted off my old food scale, and went for it. Started off at 1200 calories, but let's be real, I'm hungry. I quickly changed my goals to 1450 and stayed consistent. No exercise yet, as I didn't want to burn out (been there, done that). I've been weighing myself regularly but decided to check my BMI again after not having done so for a month. I'm now 142.4 and I'm so elated. I'm finally in the normal weight category! I think I'd been there for a couple weeks but failed to realize it. I'm still going. I'm aiming for 128. Not sure what I'm posting for, but I'm super happy right now and just wanted to share it. Thanks to everyone here at r/loseit. I've lost weight before and promptly gained it back after burning out. But I've never been apart of a community like this and lost it in such a way that I've made it apart of my daily life.

    submitted by /u/mesosa214
    [link] [comments]

    Back in the 200’s :)

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 05:42 AM PST

    For me it started out 3 years ago when I topped out some where around 420 pounds. I only have an estimate because my scale at home only went as high as 408 so 420 is a guesstimate. 5'11 and 420 is a deadly combination. At that weight everything hurts, borderline heart and diabetic issues.

    Over the next 18 months I got my self down to 320 and have yo-yo'd between 310 and 330 since. In February I decided to make changes again and get serious about losing the next 110 pounds. My goal weight is 200-210, roughly half my heaviest weight.

    By cutting my calories back to 1200 to 1500 daily and working out I've dropped 21 pounds in February I am back under 300 pounds for the first time in a long time. It's a number I never want to see again. For the first time 25 years I'm able to run again, 45 minutes on a treadmill at 4.5 mph earlier this week.

    My immediate goal is 270 by May 1st when my job as a commercial fisherman starts back up.

    Thanks for letting me share, this subreddit is truly and inspiration. Cheers all!

    submitted by /u/nscodeboy
    [link] [comments]

    An Ode to Roasted Broccoli

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 04:39 PM PST

    Can we take a second and give some thanks to roasted broccoli?! It's one of my favorite snacks, and meals. Using spray olive oil, some select seasonings and about twenty five minutes in the oven, you can eat an entire pan, actually be satisfied and be full. No cravings to snack afterwards. The crispy crowns? The charred bits? Dang. I added some brussels in the pan tonight, snuggled up with the brocc. It's healthy. It's tasty. It gives you nutrients. Fiber. Protein! Low calorie. Season it any way you like! The crispy pieces are better than chips. I think I bought three heads of broccoli today and it was 2 dollars and some change. It was seriously so delicious. And since I'm full, I don't feel like snacking. So it helps you stay within your calories for the day. If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend. Thank you broccoli 🥦

    Having tasty food and enjoying my food is imperative to my weight loss, otherwise I get off track easily. I snack more and crave more fast food or things that I don't need when I'm forcing myself to eat things I don't really want to eat.

    That is all. Thank you.

    submitted by /u/boo_snug
    [link] [comments]

    Big news!!! we’re in double digits of pounds lost!!!

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 09:29 PM PST

    I'm so happy! after ~2 months of slowly cutting back calories and treats, and ramping up the exercise, we have done it!!! hello 160, you look fabulous! i can see a change in my gut, but i'm still not seeing a difference in my legs, so this month is going to be leg/cardio themed, with a whole lot of self love and readiness to keep on going! i COULDNT have done it without this group, so thank you guys, for everything <3<3

    the no 1 think that has really kept me going (this may sound silly) is pretending i'm a youtuber, living a perfect life. i 100% don't live a perfect life, no one does! but it's fun for me to go into my kitchen and put on a british accent, and pretend i'm a lifestyle blogger. i'll go around, selecting ingredients for my smoothie, and share my 'secret tips' with my 'audience' (my cat). but a real food tip, is that, if you want to put more veggies in smoothies, but hate the taste, I SERIOUSLY recommend putting in about two cups of spinach and kale, and about a quarter cup of orange juice, and then the usual fruit and protein powder or whatever. the orange juice seriously masks the flavor, giving you a punch of veggies, and only a bit of calories from the juice. don't add too much tho, or it will cancel out all the 'health' your getting, and overpower the smoothie.

    i love you guys sm- pasta daddy

    submitted by /u/pasta-daddy
    [link] [comments]

    I'm the only one wanting to improve myself in my family

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 10:31 PM PST

    I'm a man, 19, and I've tried losing weight since my junior year of highschool but I keep going back to bad habits. The most I lost was 20 pounds in 3 months... And I gained it all back, I weigh 300 Ibs. I was able to do that when my father was still single, but now he's remarried and has 2 new stepkids and they're all skinny and fit except for my dad and me. They want to keep sodas and snack cakes and junk in the house all the time... And it's very hard for me. I would give anything to not just autopilot to the fridge and grab a soda instead of a water. So really all I'm asking is... How can I start helping myself again?

    submitted by /u/Tistalon
    [link] [comments]

    [Method] I created an app that helps you stay on track and reach your goals - it's called Timecap

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 10:37 AM PST

    Pictures from the bar last night made me finally realize I look DIFFERENT!

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 06:17 PM PST

    Hey guys! I've lost 40 pounds since January 11, 2019 when my girlfriend broke up with me. I went from 224 (SW) to 184 (CW). 30 of those pounds were simply weight I gained in our year of dating-- we ate out and snacked a lot. I went through... pretty much a mental breakdown after she left me, but that prompted me to get back in therapy and get on antidepressants. Unfortunately, I've suffered with disordered eating for 4+ years now (on all ends of the spectrum), so losing weight in a healthy way was really hard at first.

    I had to stop trying to lose weight for several months after I lost a good bit because it was severely affecting my mental health again. But, with the help of my therapist, getting my meds right, and prioritizing myself more and more every day, I've been able to get a lot better! I've started losing weight again, and holy shit I'm down 40 pounds!

    Here's the thing though, I'm wearing the same clothes (most of my clothes are leggings and t shirts tbh-- not out of insecurity I'm just a comfy gal-- so they stretch and shrink with me) so I haven't really been able to notice a difference at all which has been a bummer. I don't really care what the scale says. I want to feel healthy and look good as hell!

    Well I went to the bar with my friends last night and had someone snap a pic of us because we were looking cute. I compared it to pictures of me at 224 and holy shit guys

    I LOOK SO GOOD and I'm not even done yet!! Currently I'm doing it by using these few rules...

    *Eat full fat versions of stuff, not "light" (it tastes gross usually and isn't as filling) just eat less of it.

    *Stay around 1400 calories a day. I'm 5'4" so that's good for me. Before I was trying to do 1100 or so, and that made me so hungry I'd binge.

    *Meal prep when I can.

    *Count every calorie I eat.

    *No sodas or anything like that. I do still drink alcohol semi regularly. I'm in college... not giving that up yet lol. I just count it!

    *Don't freak out if I don't want to count calories one day (usually when I'm feeling depressed.) Today I was a huge loaf and didn't want to do anything all day. (Probably because I overdid it a little bit at the bar last night...) and the thought of counting calories made me really sad. I didn't do it. Estimating though, I ate around my maintenance calories. It won't be a big deal in the long run! I'll do better tomorrow. Old me would have said fuck it and let this turn into a bad week instead of a maintenance day.

    *see a therapist and take my meds regularly.

    I feel and look so much better. I've also stopped several other harmful behaviors (ex: vaping) that I won't get too far into, but man I feel good! I'm getting a big girl job soon and graduating in a few months!

    I guess I'm just posting to encourage other people, and honestly so y'all will gas me up a little lol. Feel free to AMA here or in the DMs (don't be creepy tho pleaseeee.)

    submitted by /u/Cuterthanu
    [link] [comments]

    First post

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 11:29 PM PST

    This might be on the long side, but bear with me. I'm a 32 year old male with a LOT of weight to lose. I haven't gotten an accurate weighing in a long time, but I'm in excess of 400lbs, and around 6'3". Obviously I have a lot of work to do, and I'm running out of youth to have my body work with me. I own a fitness tracker (a fitbit versa) and I recently have started exercising using Ring Fit Adventure.

    I've taken to exercising four to five times a week at around 45 minutes total. I manage a retail store as my job, and am on my feet for about 44 hours a week. The next step is managing my food intake, and continuing the habit of 'daily' exercise. I have a few questions regarding my situation though.

    Owing to the fact that I'm so overweight, I can't do everything that others can do. RFA is a great tool, and I feel like I've made a lot of progress in just under the month that I've been using it, but I'm unsure of how far I should push myself. Many of the levels in the game require jogging in place, and the battles are fought using the resistance in the ring, and using body weight (standing squats, overhead bends, etc.). I can't overdue it and injure myself. I'm feeling really accomplished and I'm worried a setback would REALLY set me back.

    So, the questions. Should I utilize Noom in addition to my fitness pal for calorie tracking? What should I look for as the 'sweet spot' of pushing myself while exercising? And on 'off days' should I do light cardio on a bike, or truly rest? Thanks so much for reading and giving me some insight. I really do appreciate any help from others that have done this same thing.

    TL;DR I'm fat and trying not to be. Read the last paragraph

    submitted by /u/GamesAndGundams
    [link] [comments]

    Day 4. Going annoyingly well today.

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 08:38 PM PST

    The last time I had to lose a lot of weight, it probably took about a month of low calorie dieting before I'd really feel myself being full.

    I had to leave Vietnam today to renew my Visa and I fly back tonight. I thought since I'm only going for a day and flying to Thailand anyway, I'd get some food. I really love authentic Thai food so I was actually looking forward to this for a week. I had a little pho this morning which is pretty common for a quick breakfast (around 400 calories) and then some banh mi (sandwich) and a coffee at the airport before my flight.

    I'm a little saddened to be sitting at the airport in Bangkok, having walked past so many nice looking meals and not having the appetite to eat any of them. I still have most of the afternoon before my flight departs so hopefully I can walk around enough to build up an appetite for one small meal.

    The takeaway that i can see here is that there is always going to be things that tempt us while we lose weight, not all of it is going to be things we have to say no to, but we need to do our best to plan around them so these nice little treats are just apart of our weight loss plans and not a set back.

    Hope everyone is having a good day. I need to try to get around 20000 steps in for an appetite so I can Chow down on some pad Thai before I leave.

    submitted by /u/JacobStewart2020
    [link] [comments]

    Losing the next 10 lbs for short people

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 05:22 AM PST

    Losing the next 10lbs for short people

    Hello!

    I've lost 10lbs officially yay! I'm 27F, 5'2. I was sitting at 139 and now I'm 128! I carry all my weight in my lower half (pear shaped).

    I want to be 115-118lbs as a goal.

    I've reduced calories to about 1100-1200 and I'm trying to do at least 45 min of HIIT or cardio a day (mostly cycling).

    I've still let myself have things like dark chocolate and potatoes. I'm wondering to lose the next 10, do I need to focus on "WHAT" I'm eating? Or should I just continue to focus on "calories in, calories out"

    On the weekends I include eating larger meals for dinner with my husband. For example we had a type of burger last weekend, I ate the buns and we made homemade potato fries and ate a portion of those.

    I try to workout for 65 min on weekends per day though.

    What is your experience short people? Is it about what you eat or how much?

    Thanks!

    submitted by /u/BlueberryblossomTree
    [link] [comments]

    SV/NSV Feats of the Day - Saturday, 07 March 2020: Today, I conquered!

    Posted: 07 Mar 2020 12:09 AM PST

    The habit of persistence is the habit of victory!

    Celebrating something great? Scale Victory, Non-Scale Victory, Progress, Milestones -- this is the place! Big or small, long or short, please post here and help us focus all of today's awesomeness into an inspiring and informative mega-dose of greatness! (Details are appreciated!! How are you losing your weight?)

    • Did you just change your flair? pass a milestone? reach a goal?
    • Did you log for an entire week? or year?
    • Did you take the stairs? walk a mile? jog for 3? set a new personal record?
    • Fit into your old pair of jeans? throw away your fat clothes? fit into your college outfit?

    Post it here! This is the new, improved place for recording your acts of awesomeness!

    Due to space limitations, this may be an announcement (sticky) only occasionally. Please find it daily and keep it the hottest thing on /r/loseit!

    On reddit your vote means, "I found this interesting!" Help us make this daily post the most read, most used, most interesting post on /r/loseit by reading, commenting, and participating often!

    submitted by /u/AutoModerator
    [link] [comments]

    Sometimes, the scale isn't the best indicator

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 04:30 PM PST

    NSV

    So, I have lost ~40 lbs since January 2019 (slow and steady, which has worked great for me!). But I've really revved up the effort in the past month, and the scale has BARELY. MOVED. It has moved! But not as much as I had hoped. And yes, I have tracked TDEE and I am eating at a deficit and exercising.

    In January, I had taken measurements of my body, and I decided last night to take them again, just for fun.

    Y'ALL. I've lost nearly 10 inches from my body!!! Am I going to throw out my scale? Nope. I still plan on weighing myself every day, as I have been. But seeing those inches gone is such a good feeling. I guess I'm just trying to say that you shouldn't give up if your progress is slow. Keep going!!! You've got this 💕

    submitted by /u/thecozyhousewife
    [link] [comments]

    Do you have advice for a 50 year old woman who has never worked out and is discouraged on how to make my life better?

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 02:29 PM PST

    Hi everyone!

    Your stories are so encouraging. I love it here. So my story is, as I said, I'm 50 years old. I used to be an athlete in high school (long time ago for this body), spent my 20's working out like crazy then life got crazy on me.

    I'm scared. I admit it. I go to a gym and everyone is 20 and look like they are training for the Olympics. I'm happy for them but I'm embarrassed, I really am. My efforts....fasting for days or eating salads or giving up. Doesn't matter, I am stuck on 135 and feel so droopy.

    I'm 5'4 and 135 pounds. I can easily "hide" that, and so hear people tell me I look "fine" but I don't want to. I also don't want to run any marathons, no disrespect.

    I just want to eat healthy, exercise so I'm feeling strong. It's just all about health (though I'd like this belly to be a little less round, yes!)

    Thanks, first, for reading my novel here! And any advice at all I would really welcome!

    submitted by /u/GawkerRefugee
    [link] [comments]

    30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 6

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 01:12 PM PST

    Hello my fluffies,

    It's Friday, I hope you're all having a most fantabulous day.

    Weight by end of month (200 lbs, preferably trend weight): No weigh in today.

    Stay within calorie range (1500 ish): I should be good today. 4/5 days. 1/2-4 maintenance days.

    Exercise 5 days a week: 30 minute walk at lunch. I don't think I'll have time for any other exercise tonight. 6/6 days.

    Self-care time (journaling, working on love journals, beauty treatments, drawing, fancy coffee out no more than 3 times a week 3/13): TBD.

    Try a new recipe once a week: Peanut butter hummus so far. I'm eyeballing a 15 bean soup recipe as a potential meal prep. 1/4 weeks.

    50 pages of The Body Keeps the Score: I should have some time for this over the weekend. I need to put this in my walking to the coffee shop bag tonight. 0/50 pages.

    Drawing prompt every day: I'll try to hit this up before bed & report back. 3/6 days.

    Be more mindful & express gratitude, avoid the hedonic treadmill: I've been pondering the relationship between resentment & empathy. They seem to be on a figurative sea saw for me. Too much of one or the other is unhealthy & the balance is easy to shift. Resentment isn't always unhealthy, it can be indicative of a problem. Fixing a problem before it becomes a pattern, especially in interpersonal relationships is important. There's more to it than this & I think I have more homework to do here.

    How about you guys? Any exciting weekend plans?

    submitted by /u/Mountainlioness404d
    [link] [comments]

    Finally Escaped Alcatraz

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 05:42 PM PST

    I just joined reddit today, but I've been following r/loseit for a month or two through the youtube channel "LukeNarwal" (were my narwals at??) On January 13th I started my journey at 265 lbs. Today, March 6th I am 219 lbs. I lost 46 pounds thus far, going from 35% body fat to 22%. I am super excited today because I finally broke out of the 220s. I broke out of the 230s on February 16th. I then SHOT down to 224 in a day or two, which scared the hell out of me, so I ping ponged up and down from 225 to 228 for the next two weeks. the 220s felt like an inescapable rut, but I have made it out, so I'm excited for the future. I can attribute my escape from Alcatraz to (1) getting on a protein regiment (protein shake first thing in the morning, protein shake immediately after working, and hitting broccoli and almonds like a mofo) , (2) a more efficient workout regiment (i have created my own shorthand and record the exact details of my weight training in my phone memos) and (3) a renewed discipline to the cause (during my ping pong weeks of being stuck in the 220s I wasn't able to hit the gym due an insane work schedule (I know "excuses, excuses"))

    ya'll... intermittent fasting is the shit. love it. live it.

    thanks for reading!

    submitted by /u/connie_thekid
    [link] [comments]

    Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Saturday, 07 March 2020? Start here!

    Posted: 07 Mar 2020 02:24 AM PST

    Today is your Day 1?

    Welcome to r/Loseit!

    So you aren't sure of how to start? Don't worry! "How do I get started?" is our most asked question. r/Loseit has helped our users lose over 1,000,000 recorded pounds and these are the steps that we've found most useful for getting started.

    Why you're overweight

    Our bodies are amazing (yes, yours too!). In order to survive before supermarkets, we had to be able to store energy to get us through lean times, we store this energy as adipose fat tissue. If you put more energy into your body than it needs, it stores it, for (potential) later use. When you put in less than it needs, it uses the stored energy. The more energy you have stored, the more overweight you are. The trick is to get your body to use the stored energy, which can only be done if you give it less energy than it needs, consistently.

    Before You Start

    The very first step is calculating your calorie needs. You can do that HERE. This will give you an approximation of your calorie needs for the day. The next step is to figure how quickly you want to lose the fat. One pound of fat is equal to 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of fat per week you will need to consume 500 calories less than your TDEE (daily calorie needs from the link above). 750 calories less will result in 1.5 pounds and 1000 calories is an aggressive 2 pounds per week.

    Tracking

    Here is where it begins to resemble work. The most efficient way to lose the weight you desire is to track your calorie intake. This has gotten much simpler over the years and today it can be done right from your smartphone or computer. r/loseit recommends an app like MyFitnessPal, Loseit! (unaffiliated), or Cronometer. Create an account and be honest with it about your current stats, activities, and goals. This is your tracker and no one else needs to see it so don't cheat the numbers. You'll find large user created databases that make logging and tracking your food and drinks easy with just the tap of the screen or the push of a button. We also highly recommend the use of a digital kitchen scale for accuracy. Knowing how much of what you're eating is more important than what you're eating. Why? This may explain it.

    Creating Your Deficit

    How do you create a deficit? This is up to you. r/loseit has a few recommendations but ultimately that decision is yours. There is no perfect diet for everyone. There is a perfect diet for you and you can create it. You can eat less of exactly what you eat now. If you like pizza you can have pizza. Have 2 slices instead of 4. You can try lower calorie replacements for calorie dense foods. Some of the communities favorites are cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash in place of their more calorie rich cousins. If it appeals to you an entire dietary change like Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian.

    The most important thing to remember is that this selection of foods works for you. Sustainability is the key to long term weight management success. If you hate what you're eating you won't stick to it.

    Exercise

    Is NOT mandatory. You can lose fat and create a deficit through diet alone. There is no requirement of exercise to lose weight.

    It has it's own benefits though. You will burn extra calories. Exercise is shown to be beneficial to mental health and creates an endorphin rush as well. It makes people feel awesome and has been linked to higher rates of long term success when physical activity is included in lifestyle changes.

    Crawl, Walk, Run

    It can seem like one needs to make a 180 degree course correction to find success. That isn't necessarily true. Many of our users find that creating small initial changes that build a foundation allows them to progress forward in even, sustained, increments.

    Acceptance

    You will struggle. We have all struggled. This is natural. There is no tip or trick to get through this though. We encourage you to recognize why you are struggling and forgive yourself for whatever reason that may be. If you overindulged at your last meal that is ok. You can resolve to make the next meal better.

    Do not let the pursuit of perfect get in the way of progress. We don't need perfect. We just want better.

    Additional resources

    Now you're ready to do this. Here are more details, that may help you refine your plan.

    submitted by /u/AutoModerator
    [link] [comments]

    The neck after major weight loss.

    Posted: 07 Mar 2020 02:08 AM PST

    Hi! As I head closer to my major goal. (5lbs away!) of 164 I am starting to become a bit discouraged. I have lost 195lbs. My body looks pretty good for losing this much. My stomach is ok. My thighs are a war zone that is whatever. My arms suck but hey I've always liked long sleeves. My biggest issue.. My neck. I have a major turkey neck. I feel from my side profile I look the same as I did at 364lbs. Maybe a bit worse. Hell from the front I feel like my neck kind of resembles labia. Ug. I am 30 so probably past my prime of it snapping fully back.

    ​

    Has anyone had success of it looking better with time? I feel if I lose maybe 20 or 30 more it will help it even more? What experiences do you guys have with neck skin?

    submitted by /u/MissReneeee
    [link] [comments]

    Daily Q&A Post for Saturday, 07 March 2020 - No question too small!

    Posted: 07 Mar 2020 02:00 AM PST

    Got a question? We've got answers!

    Do you have question but don't want to make a whole post? that's fine. Ask right here! What is on your mind? Everyone is welcome to ask questions or provide answers. No question is too minor or small.

    TIPS:

    • Include your stats if appropriate/relevant (or better yet, update your flair!)
    • Check the FAQ and other resources in the sidebar!
    submitted by /u/AutoModerator
    [link] [comments]

    71 lb marathon update

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 06:47 AM PST

    My goodness. I reached my first 10 lb goal marker in 36 days. This may seem like a little weight for just over a month for some of you, but this is huge to me. I have done a lot in the past to lose weight. There were a few times that I did lose more and in less time, but weight loss consumed every part of my life. I don't want that and can't do that now. I have a family and am much older now. I have other things in my life that are priority, which has also been part of the problem, but I am finding a balance now.

    Most consistent with diet. I'm doing a very modified whole30ish diet. Some dairy and plenty of legumes, very little in the way of grains. I eat a ton of veggies and fruit. I will admit to eating a lot of the same types of meals, but it takes away the decision fatigue. I only eat off the diet with planned off meals. When I get tempted to eat when it is not planned I force myself to choose what's in front of me now and give up my planned off meal or not give in to the temptation. It's worked really well so far.

    Exercise is less consistent, but it's really hard to be consistent with anything with my work schedule. I do not have a regimented schedule, either the days or the time. My day can start or end an hour different every time I work, which does affect commute hours and the such. My husband also is a shift worker during the evening. His schedule rotates and is less chaotic than mine, but still adds to my inability to maintain a schedule as we shuffle responsibility for my 4 year old between our unconventional schedules.

    I have not lost this amount of weight in this short of time in a very long time, even doing serious exercise/lifting and proper nutrition, I was working with people in the field and am a nurse. It was a healthy living but my results were not quick. My body has never been good at shedding weight when I push so hard with exercise outside of cardio. I can already hear the eye rolling at this statement, but for me it is true. I am taking it one day at a time, one pound every 4 days. Slow and steady. I am really proud of myself right now.

    submitted by /u/NoOrdinaryValentine
    [link] [comments]

    I'm going to beat Obesity 27M: 2 Week Update! - SW: 380.1 CW: 297.8 GW: 180

    Posted: 06 Mar 2020 08:55 AM PST

    If you're interested in reading my original post, you can find it here:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/f6erj8/im_going_to_beat_obesity_27m_sw_3801_cw_3060_gw/

    I'm excited to share that since my last post 15 days ago, I have joined the 200's club. The weight is falling right off of me and as of this morning I'm down to 297.8lbs. My last post was 15 days ago at 306lbs.

    While it took a while to catch up, I think I'm finally benefiting from my body storing less fluid. The exercise I've incorporated has raised my BMR drastically. Testing at my dietitian's office shows I've gone from 2,200 calories to 2,650 in just over two months. My physician states that from a numbers standpoint, it's increased exactly how much they would expect given the physical activity I have reported.

    This week i've begun to incorporate strength training into my regimen. While i'm more than capable of lifting more weight, I'm focusing on form at light weight and high reps. Truthfully, this is the first aspect of my plan that goes against recommendation from my doctor. Because I refuse to settle, my doctor has me keeping a heart rate tracker on and has given me parameters of when to hard stop. So far, i'm not reaching anything close to that range. I'm going against this guidance because I don't want to be all loose skin, which has started to happen around my arms and back.

    I'm not sure if I intend to continue updates, but I thoroughly enjoyed the responses I received from my last post. The /loseit community is awesome and full of inspiring stories. If you've followed me from my last post, thanks for initially giving your support. I truthfully do not have an effective support structure in place to give me outside motivation, but i'm working on that.

    submitted by /u/ViciousRep
    [link] [comments]
    Read more
    at

    No comments:

    Post a Comment