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    Weight loss: I fit into a size Large today. I haven’t been this small since elementary school.

    March 10, 2020

    Weight loss: I fit into a size Large today. I haven’t been this small since elementary school.

    I fit into a size Large today. I haven’t been this small since elementary school.

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 09:09 AM PDT

    I'm female, 20, 5'2", started my weight loss journey at 300 lbs in January 2019 and am now at 210ish lbs and still losing. I've been doing CICO and have opted for lower-calorie plant-based substitutions such as non-dairy milks, etc. (but I am still eating meat/animal products). My biggest problem that made me so overweight was food addiction (which can still be a struggle but I have it under control much more than I did before) and eating out 4-5 times a week, sometimes more.

    I went into the Disney store as I always do when I walk around the mall and they had some Star Wars merch on sale for a really good price. They had this one sweater that I really wanted, but the only sizes they had were a 2X (too big) and a Large (too small... or so I thought). So I figured the price was too good to refuse and I would fit into a Large eventually so I bought it.

    Decided to try it on at home so I could find out just how tight it might be and how much more I might have to lose to wear it. And oh my god, it fits? And it's not tight! Holy crap, I fit into a size Large!!! I was and still am ecstatic. I genuinely cannot remember the last time I wore anything smaller than an adult XL. I did notice that I have a decent amount of room in my XL shirts that I was wearing but I thought that I still wouldn't fit into size Large yet. It's victories like these that keep me going. I have never felt physically better than I do right now.

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    Healthy habits rubbing off on toddler aka "do as I do, not as I say."

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 01:27 PM PDT

    For a little over a year now I have been trying to force feed healthy food and limit screen time to my 3.5 year old. As any toddler, she wants to eat white bread with butter and ketchup, followed by sweets, and watch youtube 24/7.

    She's not overweight at all but I want her to be aware of healthy food and moving more. Also, I feel she will be overweight in another 5 years if she continues her all-carb-no-movement diet. So I nag her to eat veggies, no more youtube until you eat veggies, no TV- go play instead (for only myself to sit and watch TV).

    Anyways, it never worked...until I started practicing what I preached. I do not know why I'm shocked that she is now eating healthy and going outside, kids are the best reflections of ourselves, but it's definitely a nice side benefit to living a healthy lifestyle.

    Last night she ate 1 cup of broccoli, some farro and 120 grams of pork loin for dinner without one threat from me or request for a tortilla with butter. After dinner she said "I don't want a treat, those are only for special occasions." I was shocked and it helped keep me from eating a 'treat' as well.

    She also likes to do Jillian Michaels with me to get strong muscles (which is adorable), and we have been walking/scooting/bike riding every day to the park. Her screen time has melted away with mine. Its scary to think what bad habits I was telling her were okay just by doing them.

    I can't stop now, because I don't want her to think its okay to give up or yo-yo either, and even if I don't know it SHE IS ALWAYS WATCHING.

    Anyways, just some extra motivation to you parents out there! You are helping your children too!

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    Advice for staying motivated when losing weight for aesthetic reasons only?

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 04:35 PM PDT

    I'm a female, 5'8" 165ish lbs

    I'm really struggling with staying motivated with weight loss. My weight has fluctuated a lot in my life. In my adult life I've been as light as 135 (very disordered eating at this time, binging, purging, restricting) and as heavy as 195 (very bad period of depression and simultaneously working at a fast food restaurant where the cooks loved me and gave me food any time I wanted for free)

    165 is very easy to maintain for me, it's what I naturally dropped down to after taking steps to improve my mental health and stopped working in the restaurant and I've been here for most of the last 2 years or so.

    I enjoy being active and eating healthy food. I meal prep all of my meals, and they're all centered around protein and veggies with some complex carbs and healthy fats. I go jogging on my lunches (I get an hour lunch and only spend about 15 mins eating), stretch and walk around often at work, go hiking regularly and lift weights every other day.

    My main problem is that 1. I love sweets and I will eat them to the point that I feel sick if I let myself. And 2. I really dislike the feeling of being "not full" so I graze constantly, especially when I'm home after work.

    I know I can overcome these things, I've done it before many times. I can force myself to get comfortable with the "not full" feeling and wait until I'm truly hungry to eat. I can also not let myself eat sweets for 2 weeks until my cravings tend to drop off. But days, weeks or months later I find myself rationalizing, "I'd be so much happier if I just let myself do what I want to do"

    It's hard because with any other goal or new habit, what I rely on when it gets hard is my reasons for doing it. With weight loss, it's tough because it's really only aesthetically motivated. I'm just barely in the category of overweight. I already feel good for the most part, no health issues at all. I have energy and as explained I'm decently active. I don't hate how I look, theres just some pudge that would be nice to lose. I'm just definitely happier with how I look when I'm around 145-150. But that's an easy reason to dismiss when I'm in the depths of an inner emotional tantrum over if I should drive to the store for a pint of ice cream.

    It's on me to figure it out, and decide what I really want. Just looking for any kind of advice and experience you may have. Thanks in advance!

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    Starting my weight loss journey now :)

    Posted: 10 Mar 2020 12:07 AM PDT

    I quit smoking 57 days ago. Now that my respiratory system is healing well (so I can exercise!) and the increased appetite that you get after quitting is normalizing again (so I can make changes to my diet!), I feel ready to make this next big change for my health and wellbeing.

    I am 95 kg. I aim to weigh 80 kg. I expect to require 20 weeks to get there, about 5 months. If it's a year then it's fine too. I am content with where I am now, I look fine, but I see that carrying around a few kgs less could make life a little bit lighter.

    Exercise:

    • daily exercise routine in the morning; mostly bodyweight exercises
    • one or two walks during the workday.
    • cycling to work when the weather is good (will become more hard-core later, but cycling for 30 kilometers on good weather days is already good)
    • swimming once a week
    • running a few times per week

    Diet:

    • will rarely drink alcohol.
    • will not buy chips for myself
    • will cook my own meals on most days
    • will make my own lunch (instead of buying premade)
    • will basically learn what a healthy diet is, not just for weight loss but also for getting enough nutrients and energy to stay healthy and strong.
    • will make my healthy food tasty. That's also important.

    Social:

    • I will tell exactly 0 people (irl) that I am losing weight or making lifestyle changes. No one, not one conversation started by me. You are the (anonymous) exception ;). People may notice, or not, and if they do I will say "thank you, you look good as well" when they compliment me, and if they ask me "have you lost weight?" I will answer "maybe, have you found it?". If they are worried, I know some people respond in that way, I will say "don't worry it was just my winter fur ;)". I do not want to draw attention to myself for my looks or my lifestyle. I used to talk a lot about changes I was making, but I wish to get rid of this habit. It gives people expectations of me, I share things that are personal and like I say I draw attention to myself in a way that I don't want to do. I'd rather just be a positive, strong, confident and reliable person, and not through words, but through action.

    Mental

    • I will only weigh myself every week or so, perhaps even less, not more. I do not want to become obsessed by the numbers (that is one of my pitfalls)
    • I will not count calories and log them. I know that works for many, but I know myself and it wouldn't work for me. I will calculate my calories every now and then to see if what I am doing is enough, but I won't track them.
    • I'll write in a training/food/sleep log every day. Keeping it simple.
    • will not see this losing weight as a project. Taking care of my health is a lifelong thing and you do it through a healthy lifestyle. Living healthier is my goal, losing weight is just an outcome. Perhaps I will gain some later when I gain more muscle, that is fine.
    • I aim to be strong and fit for life, and like I said I will get there through a healthy lifestyle, but in order to do that this lifestyle must be fulfilling, realistic and it should work for me, meaning I eat foods that Iike and do exercises that I like. Feeling good and having fun are important as well! Otherwise, I know that something in me will revolt and I will stop exercising and eating healthy.
    • will make the changes slowly, this plan here explains the direction that I am going, I don't have to be perfect from the start, or ever.

    That's it! Curious what you think of my plan!

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    I’ve lost 70 lbs in a year and I couldn’t be happier

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 12:19 PM PDT

    I'm a 5 foot 7 asian dude who used to weigh at around 265lbs and is now at 195! I have been stuck at the 190s to 200s for 3 months now but I couldn't be happier. My ultimate goal weight is about 170lbs and I know I'm going to get there but I have learned to accept my weight now and be patient with myself as my body is adapting to my new lifestyle and eating habits. I wad previously on Keto but shifted for about a month now to intermittent fasting. I eliminated rice from my diet completely though as for me it's just extra weight you're putting on your body unlike when you fill yourself up with a plate full of more nutritional food.

    I was 165 in high school, went up about 265-270 in college and realized that I really let myself go after my ex broke up with me before graduation. Now I'm more confident to do stuff I've been wanting to do like attend a hiphop class and I'm having way less trouble picking clothes to buy in outlets!

    To all the people who are trying to lose weight right now what I can tell you guys is just be patient and know your body. Keep working for your goal but don't get uber frustrated when things don't go your way for weeks, even months. We all have our slumps. Ya'll can do it!

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    Since starting the omad diet(well kinda it more like intermittent fasting really) over a month ago I’ve lost 10 lbs from 219 to 209! F21(5’8)

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 10:14 PM PDT

    This is actually my first progress report because commitment to things is very difficult for me. But i have so many reasons to lose weight I really feel like this is the year I'm gonna do it.

    Got to say the first month was hell, i would basically starve myself at work and then gorge myself when i got home. The weight wasnt coming off so I realized i must have still been eating too many calories so i cut back on eating in that basically 3hour window.

    Eventually I started seeing progress but starving yourself in the morning like that is pretty difficult. And when the weekend came instead of only 1 cheat day i made both of them my cheat day due to my lack of self control. And would end up gaining alot of that weight back that i lose over the week. Wasnt nice to see that spike on my graph but even accounting for that overall i was losing weight slowly but surely.

    Recently this latest weekend binge I noticed i was full for much long periods of time after breakfast, which means my stomach got smaller. And as im laying in my bed about to go to sleep ive noticed that the fat around my stomach has almost started to go away. My body type carries fat on the upper arms, boobs, and butt so it makes sense to see my stomach fat go first. I feel so much more motivated now then ever.

    Cant wait to look and feel healthy.

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    My weight loss journey would have been so much more difficult without breakfast cereals. Cereal appreciation thread.

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 05:26 PM PDT

    As I'm approaching 120 pounds lost since last year, I'm just thinking man, what would I do without cereal lol. One of my biggest guilty pleasures was eating a full pack of cookies with milk roughly 2000 just for one "snack" not including everything else I ate during the day.

    I've always loved cereal, so making this a core part of my daily eating is huge for me, and oftentimes I eat 2-3 servings a day (a serving is no more than 300 calories for me, usually one cup of cereal with 1/2 cup whole milk). Yeah some cereal has very high added sugar amounts, but I stick to the cereals that I don't deem as too bad since they also have huge amounts of fiber and sometimes protein such as Mini-wheats and raisin bran.

    One of the best things about cereals is just the vast amount of variety available, it never makes cereal boring to eat. I can eat chocolate or strawberry mini-wheats, cinnamon special K (high protein), among many others. However the real life saver is the rare times I feel like eating cookies, I just buy Cookie Crisps or Reese's puffs. A cup without milk is like 150-180 calories, way better than the 2000 calories splurge I used to do.

    On a side note, I recently discovered the Fiber One 70 calories brownies, my gawd. A pack has 6 brownies (420 calories total) and I splurged on it 3 times last month completely guilt free with 1 cup of milk. All in all 570 calories, the amount of fiber in a pack is like a little over 100% DV, it makes me use the bathroom crazy, but it makes me feel full for a while.

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    [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: March 10th, 2020

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 11:26 PM PDT

    Hi team Euro accountability, march 10th is here!

    For anyone new who wants to join today, this is a daily post where you can track your goals, keep yourself accountable, get support and have a chat with friendly people at times that are convenient for European time zones. Check-in daily, weekly, or whatever works best for you. It's never the wrong time to join! Anyone and everyone are welcome! Tell us about yourself and let's continue supporting each other.

    Let us know how your day is going, or, if you're checking in early, how your yesterday went!

    Share your victories, rants, problems, NSVs, SVs, we are here!

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    Got a compliment that made me realize I can do this

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 09:22 AM PDT

    My friend from college, let's call her S, went to buy a wedding dress yesterday, Sunday. It wasn't far from where I lived so I went with her. It was so much fun.

    As I was walking toward their hotel, she was waiting outside for me, said hi gave a big hug etc. We're in the elevator going up and S says, you look like you've lost a lot of weight, your jeans look loose.

    I went home that night and was wearing really cute underwear and I saw for the first time in the mirror that I may be losing some inches. My body looked better, and I didn't hate what I saw. This is such a huge progression for me, I am starting to see it and hear it. I can do it this time, I know I can.

    All I have done is CICO, about 1,700 kcal/day, since Jan 5th. I am 17.6lbs down as of today. After years of fluctuating my weight, I feel as if I'm finally in a good mental headspace to do it. And I have a wonderful support system in my fiance.

    I am 25F, 5'11", SW: 245, but highest has been 275, CW: 227.6, GW: 200 and below

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    Dating during/after weight loss

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 09:25 AM PDT

    Hi guys,

    I am a female in my late 20's. I have wanted to meet someone for a while but my weight always held me back. I started at 235lbs (5'2) and I thought I would start dating whenever I got down to 170lbs. I hit 170 and was like nope, no chance I need to drop another 20lbs before I download tinder. I am now 145 and I feel the same way.

    The old me would have been over the moon to be 145 but because it isn't 120 (my goal), I can't visualise myself living my life until I am there. I am convinced I won't be happy or be able to date until I am lean. I have heard bad things about dating while being overweight, I am about 10lbs or so from a healthy BMI.

    Did anyone here start dating while overweight or before reaching their goal? What was it like? I am unsure if I should bite the bullet and just go for it or wait. I am sad that I am not happy about my body after the amazing progress I have made. I guess my concern is that I will reach 120 and still feel this way.

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    24-Hour Pledge - Tuesday, 10 March 2020 - The Plan for Today!

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 09:07 PM PDT

    Wake up with determination; go to bed with satisfaction!

    This is our daily check-in, to help keep us accountable over the long haul. Feel free to post whatever goals will help keep you on track.

    Here's the regular text on behalf of this thread's originator, kingoftheeyesores, taken with his blessing

    > I'll be posting a daily, 24 hour pledge to stick to my plan, or whichever small piece of my plan I am currently working on. Whatever your dietary goals may be, I hope you stick to them for the next 24 hours (and then worry about the following 24!). Who's with me?

    Thanks to /u/nofollowthrough who made the 24-Hour Pledge an ongoing /r/loseit institution.

    Due to space limitations, this may be a sticky only occasionally. Please find it daily using the sidebar or top message.

    On reddit, your vote means, "I found this interesting" (...read more about voting on reddit)

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    Posting to Help Myself Continue

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 11:39 PM PDT

    Starting weight: 16 stone 11lbs Current weight: 15 stone 13lbs Goal weight: 11 stone 5lbs Time since beginning: 3 weeks

    Hi there. I'm 18, 5'7, Female. And I am facing health complications if I don't lose this weight.

    I'm currently eating a Very Low Calorie Diet, after speaking with my GP. I can give details but don't want to advocate if you haven't spoken to a medical professional.

    I'm basically sedentary, I find it difficult to exercise due to a particularly large bust and I hope they will decrease in size as I lose weight (anyone?). I'm mainly posting to give myself motivation and also for recommendations on foods to eat, easy exercise and anything else.

    More information: Meat free, Dairy free. Depression, anxiety, agoraphobia (difficult to go outside)

    Thank you for taking the time to read this and i'm looking forward to any suggestions 😊❤️

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    Tantrum Tuesday - The Day to Rant!

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 10:01 PM PDT

    I Rant, Therefore I Am

    Well bla-de-da-da! What's making your blood boil? What's under your skin? What's making you see red? What's up in your craw? Let's hear your weight loss related rants!
    The rant post is a /u/bladedada production.

    Please consider saving your next rant for this weekly thread every Tuesday.

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    30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 9

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 02:08 PM PDT

    Hello losers,

    Monday funday. Blergh.

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

    Stay within calorie range (1500 ish): I've got a tasty dinner planned. 6/7 days. 2/2-4 maintenance days.

    Exercise 5 days a week: 30 minute walk at lunch. 9/9 days.

    Self-care time (journaling, working on love journals, beauty treatments, drawing, fancy coffee out no more than 3 times a week 5/13): Quiet time tonight.

    Try a new recipe once a week: Peanut butter hummus & a free form chicken noodle soup so far. I'm eyeballing a 15 bean soup recipe as a potential meal prep. 2/4 weeks.

    50 pages of The Body Keeps the Score: Did a little more on this after I posted yesterday. 20/50 pages.

    Drawing prompt every day: I'll try to hit this up before bed & report back. 3/9 days.

    Be more mindful & express gratitude, avoid the hedonic treadmill: I'm grateful for my career. Sunshine. Coffee. Family of choice. Spicy veggies. And fluffy things. Also naps even though I won't get one today.

    Your turn!

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    Just Need Some Reassurance

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 08:39 PM PDT

    I've been doing pretty fantastic so far on CICO/whole foods/plant focussed lifestyle. I dropped like 10 lbs of water weight initially then started losing ~0.1-0.2 lbs a day and averaging 1-2 a week (which is the obvious goal).

    Its gone SO smooth. So well that I haven't realized I've become OBSESSED with the scale. I weigh myself everyday expecting to be just a very littleeee bit lighter each day. At first I couldn't believe it.

    But now I've come to expect it.

    But then.

    Two weeks ago some pretty rough medical bills came up and I had to stretch my pay check and therefore my meals a taaaad more. I eeked out an extra serving in some of my meal preps and cut down my snacking. I went from 1900 calories a day to about 1500.

    Despite KNOWING it wasn't healthy I still allowed myself to get excited about the extra weight loss.

    But now that I'm back up to 1900 my weight has been all over the place. I'll lose two pounds, gain three, lose 0.4...

    And while I know there will be a net loss, its really annoying to see my weight like this. Especially because its hard to conceptualize in my lizard brain while I keep seeing the scale go up.

    I know this isn't long term. I know cutting down to 1500 calories won't help me.

    My workout routine hasn't changed any (its always been run with my dog 30 mins a day). I haven't done anything crazy.

    The only thing I can think is maybe cortisol from the stressful budget.

    I guess I just need some logic thrown at me. I want to know that I'm doing this right and this is indeed, absolutely normal. My anxiety brain is running away on me and I think getting this out will stop me from deciding 1500 calories is a healthy food intake.

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    I stuck to a suggested serving size of sweets!

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 10:30 AM PDT

    My weight has been up and down my whole life and I'm currently sitting (uncomfortably) at about 12st (5'2"). I have a sleuth of mental health issues including borderline personality disorder and am still in the long process of sorting out medication. I emotionally eat, and in the past I've restricted to an unhealthy low weight and binged and purged.

    This weekend I was feeling miserable and bought a lot of sweets (pic'n'mix kind of thing). Obviously I ate some of them over the weekend but saved a large amount.

    Today I came home from work needing a sugar hit and had 5 sweets and put the rest away. Currently waiting for my leek and sweet potato soup to cook for dinner.

    It might be a small victory, but I'm so proud of myself for not bingeing when the opportunity was there! Going to try and make these sweets last all week.

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    SV/NSV Feats of the Day - Tuesday, 10 March 2020: Today, I conquered!

    Posted: 10 Mar 2020 01:09 AM PDT

    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!

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    Does anyone else struggle with trying to ward off an old eating disorder while pursuing health goals?

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 01:02 PM PDT

    Before I get into it, this is my first time posting on reddit and I understand that this post is about an eating disorder and that this forum is specifically for healthy and sustainable methods of weight loss. I decided to post here because my ultimate goal is to be healthy and I am trying extremely hard to do that. Sorry if this post doesn't belong here.

    I am 24 years old (female), 5'6" and 127 pounds. I am trying to get to 120 or 115 at the lowest. My goal is to have the muscle which I have worked so hard to gain be more visible. I was at one point severely anorexic and dangerously underweight. The whole dieting thing sometimes brings up this strange nostalgia and comfort connected to my eating disorder. (I spend at least 8 hours a week in the gym and for some reason this isn't triggering, even though exercise was a huge part of my disorder). Its really odd because I simultaneously look back with disgust and longing. I miss the routine and the comfort that my behaviors brought me. I don't want to be unhealthy again and I am not worried that I will cave and actually restrict until I lose muscle mass/become dangerously underweight. That's not my concern. I am concerned about constantly reliving old feelings and spending so much mental energy trying to pull myself out of that headspace. Every time I log my calories I feel that way. Every time I go grocery shopping with specific meal plans in mind, I feel that way. When I weigh myself I feel that way. When I don't weight myself, all I can think about is weighing myself.

    Is anyone on here recovered from an eating disorder and trying to lose weight without spiraling psychologically?

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    Feeling lost and overwhelmed

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 06:54 PM PDT

    I'm a 5' Asian female who grew up with Asian beauty standards. I weighed probably 100 pounds, 105 on a day where I ate a lot. I've been called tiny my entire life, which could be annoying at times when people were condescending towards me, but it's not like it's a mean statement so I never really cared. Since July 2019, I've gained about 15-20 pounds and it's completely changed what I look like - my legs, my stomach, my face, my arms, everything. It's incredibly disheartening. I can tell other people notice my weight gain because it's so drastic, and since I'm mostly friends with Asian girls, the beauty standards that are normal for us are crazy and I'm the biggest one in my friend group now. My mom is worried about me because I gained weight so quickly and constantly tells me I need to lose weight (not in a toxic way, but in an "asian beauty standards" way). I absolutely HATE having my picture taken, when I used to love it and would always do a silly pose or smile really big. I've been trying to cut calories since January to lose weight by spring break, but spring break was last week and nothing changed so I feel even worse. I guess I'm looking for advice on how I can lose the weight quickly, what kind of diet to stick to, whether I should begin a rigorous workout routine, etc. while still maintaining my confidence (also any words of encouragement :)).

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    Budget Bytes meal plans

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 04:22 PM PDT

    Y'all. These things are saving my life right now. I posted a week or two ago about how off track I've gotten since starting my new job a few months ago (yay weight gain after years in maintenance :( ...). I purchased a Budget Bytes meal plan that day (go to her website) and wow have they freaking helped. Grocery lists are included so I just print off what she put for each week and add a few items (this week it was literally just fruit, oatmeal, and toilet paper that needed to be added....makes grocery list making so much easier). It's nice because the recipes are all right there so my husband has easily made dinner about half the time (big deal for us).

    I'm still exhausted from teaching, still recovering from the flu (but I was able to do 30 mins of HIIT today so yay!), still wrangling three kiddos at home, but we are eating GOOD now...with nearly no effort. If you're unfamiliar with her blog, she's always posted "real" (but normal) food. Heavy on the veggies and beans/pulses. Her plans have those same real(but normal) recipes. We've been using the omnivore plan vol 1 and I love it so much I bought three more yesterday. I'm excited to try the no pasta & no rice one next month!

    I know this probably sounds like an infomercial. I'm def not paid. I just wanted to share in case anyone else's problem with eating healthy is time/exhaustion :)

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    I Need Help! Accountability/responsibility

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 07:58 PM PDT

    I am 28F. My birthday is at the end of this month, and I promised myself LAST birthday that I would be so much closer to my goal weight in one years time. Fast forward to this year & I am even further from my goal. I am the largest I've ever been in my entire life.

    I was a bit "larger" in high school, but I worked through that & changed myself completely. For so many years I was disciplined & motivated. I used to work out every morning at 6am. I used to meticulously plan my meals & meal prep every Sunday. I used to track (almost) every calorie in and out of my body. I know how habits, both good & bad, shape us. I know it is my lack of motivation that keeps me from doing these things.

    I know what to eat & what not to eat. I know how to exercise. I know I have enough knowledge to be doing better. I know, I know, I know.... & yet....

    I can't dig deep & push through this fog the way I used to. I can't find it within myself to be motivated. I care about myself & I am worth caring for, but I still don't know how to motivate myself.

    I'm using my main account to post this because I've tried to post this far too many times on alts. I need accountability. I need structure & support.

    I need your help. Please share with me your best kept secrets for motivation, your ugly/pathetic stories you think no one cares about, your triumphant stories... anything you wish someone would say to you.

    I appreciate your help & support!

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    Looking for a weight loss buddy who I can text and exchange updates with :)

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 01:27 PM PDT

    Hello winners! (losers?) 😊

    I've been on a weight loss journey the past several months. I've lost about 20 lbs since then. I started at 167 lbs, and am now hovering at 147-148 lbs.

    I would really appreciate having someone holding me accountable, and someone who I can just talk with regarding weight loss. We would ideally exchange numbers and text every few days or so? I'm open to more or less frequent interaction.

    I've been doing CICO, which I find works well. I also have started going to the gym and working out. I've joined a weight lifting class which I love. I'm considering adding running to my routine as well!

    My height is 5'2.5". My goal weight is 130 lbs, so about 20 more pounds!

    Some basic biographical data about me: I'm 22F. I live in the US. I have traveled all over, and am originally Middle Eastern. I'm a student at a T10 college in the US. I study history.

    I would love to become your friend and weight loss buddy! 💚

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    Those who have lost appreciable amounts of weight, what motivates you?

    Posted: 09 Mar 2020 06:36 PM PDT

    Whether its fitting into that bikini or being there to watch your children grow up, what motivated you to lose weight?

    For me, I've struggled a lot with finding motivation that truly sticks. I lost 150 lbs a few years ago on "YOLO" essentially, but I'm having trouble reapplying that this time around after regaining some of the weight. I've tried

    • You only get one body, so take care of this one.
    • You need to be healthy so you can watch your nephew grow up and be there for him
    • If you're healthier, you'll be more attractive and if you're more attractive maybe you'll find a girlfriend
    • If you stay overweight, you'll have (more) health problems when you're older

    And others. And as painful as it is to say, none of those have had long-term staying power because my hungry ass can always think of counter arguments to whatever I think up.

    Right now my motivation is something like "You spend so much time and effort on your body already, from getting braces to having laser eye surgery and including things you do every day like having good hygiene... You're investing heavily in yourself in all these ways you overlook, why would you ruin all of that by being overweight? Especially when it's a straightforward problem to fix (CICO)?"

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    Daily Q&A Post for Tuesday, 10 March 2020 - No question too small!

    Posted: 10 Mar 2020 03:00 AM PDT

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