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    Weight loss: Down 132lbs in almost 11 months! Only 8lb more to go!

    May 02, 2020

    Weight loss: Down 132lbs in almost 11 months! Only 8lb more to go!

    Down 132lbs in almost 11 months! Only 8lb more to go!

    Posted: 01 May 2020 09:29 AM PDT

    It's been 11 months since I joined your ranks, and as of this morning, I am down 132lbs from 340lb to 208lb.

    Originally, my goal was to hit that magic number of 200lb, but I'm not sure if I will stop there. I spend a good amount of time looking around at bulking/cutting cycle timelines, and I see a lot of people saying "Cut to 10%, bulk to 15%".

    But in June of 2019, I decided that enough was enough. My body hurt all the time. I had issues breathing, sleeping, moving around, and almost worst of all... I had issues making love to my wife.

    Things are looking better. We are much more physically active. She notices how much better I am feeling, and overall my life is just happier. I can play with my son on the ground without getting winded, and it's been amazing to actually be able to sleep, breath, and move without pain.

    I've been following just CICO for the last 11 months. Starting at 340lb in June, I was doing 1,700kcal/day. In Oct, I kept the same intake, but started lifting. I keep this same regiment until about a month ago, when I dropped to 1,600kcal, as my BMR is dropping considerably, as I lose weight.

    My current weight loss is 132lbs from June 15th of 2019 at 340lbs to today at 208lb.

    I haven't worked out lately, as we just bought our first home, and all my weights are still in the garage. But I have been working on digging holes for a fence and overall, doing lots of projects that keep me moving.

    I plan on doing a 5k in July, so I gotta start practicing running. So, that's the next dealie.

    Thank you all so much for your support, and I cannot wait to see more updates from all of you. You've been a HUGE motivation for me, and I cannot thank you enough for the love you've shown me!

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    I have gained almost 5 kg (over 10 lbs) since lockdown started... but the gaining ends TODAY!

    Posted: 02 May 2020 03:53 AM PDT

    This is just a post to remind myself it's idiotic to let myself go at the slightest setback. Because sure, I have not been able to get as much excersize as I normally do. I'm stressed out and more than a little bored, but that doesn't mean I get to use food as a means to try and solve it all.

    I will go back to counting calories more rigorously and I have made a plan to excersize in my home. Also, I have told my wife about my plans and my troubles and she will help me stay strong. In addition, she has promised to wack me over the head with a rolled-up newspaper if she catches me sneaking food.

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    Why not start living your skinny lifestyle TODAY?

    Posted: 01 May 2020 09:32 PM PDT

    I am skinny. I only eat when I'm hungry, and I stop when I'm no longer hungry. I can always just come back to it, the food isn't going anywhere. And most of the time when I come back to the food, it doesn't even look good anymore. I haven't experienced the feeling of a full stomach for a loooong time.

    I am skinny. I'm picky with my food. Heavily processed foods? Yuck. Wouldn't want to put that in my body, my body deserves fresh and simple foods. Healthy foods truly taste good to me. Yeah I will have a pizza or burger when I go out, but it's really my own cooking that I feel comfortable with long term.

    I am skinny. I want to move around to help the food move along my digestive tracts after I eat. No I don't always work out, but going for a walk is one of my favourite things to do. I love running up the stairs to get things for other people. It feels good to move my body.

    This is why I'm skinny.

    I'm not skinny.

    But this is how I will be when I am! So I will live like this from NOW, because future me is still ME.

    Hope this helps some of you with your weightloss mindset!

    Edit: So... I guess this is what happens when you write something on the internet: you need a lengthy disclaimer to go with everything, to avoid sounding like an ass. This is the method I used to reach a healthy weight, from being overweight. Since I didn't get an ED from doing this.. I thought sharing this would help others. I understand how some of you think it could mislead people to develop an ED.. So I will say that I am not a qualified expert in anything, use your own thinking, don't go overboard with anything, moderation is key... Sigh internet culture

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    Something that helped me.

    Posted: 01 May 2020 06:36 PM PDT

    Long post. Sorry In advance. I hope this helps you.

    So, I'm a regular guy. 42, straight, married with 3 kids. I've always had a really poor body image. I'm 5' 8" and at my heaviest I was 220 pounds. I know about nutrition, but I love beef & beer. I've tried to lose weight my entire life. I was bullied about it in school, and I guess it still hurts a bit.

    For the last few years, stress from job and family had me coping with increasing amounts of alcohol. I knew it wasn't right, but was too lazy to fix it.

    6 months ago.

    One drunk night, my wife called me out on my actions. Right then and in the days after, I thought maybe I was depressed. I also felt like shit and I wasn't sleeping well.

    I was finally honest on the mental health questionnaire for a general physical happening the same week. Dr. said I had pre-diabetes and needed to exercise more and eat less. 🙄 This is shit I'd been hearing my entire life. He also offered me a sample of an anti-depressant because of my answers.

    I'm "kind of" anti-medicine because my mom takes way too many (see family stress), so I declined. I decided to see a councilor before I accepted the prescription. My employers Employee Assistance Program (EAP) pays for a few sessions, so this cost me nothing.

    I had several great sessions. I learned about stress, cortisol, and what it does to the body. I learned about the effects alcohol has on the brain, and about the mood boosting effects of exercise. I also learned about the power of gratitude. So... I mostly quit drinking and started a half-hearted walking routine and a gratitude journal.

    Then my car broke. 2 weeks waiting list to get it in the shop. I live 1.4 miles from my work. I had never driven because I work well before dawn & and I pick my kids off the school bus. I HAD to walk now, and still HAD to make my deadline for the school bus. I walked faster than I'd ever walked before because the bus will kick my kids off into public even if I'm not there.

    During this time, I noticed something. I was so chilled out after I turbo-walked home, it was amazing. I had 2 weeks of good shifts and great evenings. Half-hearted effort yielded half hearted results, I guess.

    Then my wife's car broke. It was older, and we decided to replace it. In an instant, I lent her my car and we agreed to take our sweet time replacing it. That was another 2 weeks of walking.

    Then I started to I walk a lot. Not for weight loss, but for my mood boost.

    2 months ago?

    This shit feels like a lifetime. The virus hit. That was/is stressful. I noticed my walking wasn't boosting my mood like I'm used to. One of my regular walking routes took me by a public school track, and I found myself wondering if I could run a mile without stopping.

    I did. It almost killed me, and it took about 12 minutes. My brain felt great though, and I've been improving my running ever since. When the school closed the track because of the virus, I went to an abandoned broken road next to railroad tracks near my work. It's about .5 mile stretch of road. I laid some big branches down for exact measurements.

    I no longer time myself on my runs. If I need to walk, I walk. I do however, go every day after work. You see, I'm an essential employee who has to work with the public. I wear a mask to work, and it still stresses me out. These days, I turn work-day frustrations directly into post-run zen. Running also helps me regulate my appetite. It seems to boost my metabolism & by now I know that mashed potatoes don't sit right during my stress management runs so I avoid them. I also avoid overeating for the same reason.

    A few days ago I ran 2 miles, flat out, medium effort. I wasn't keeping track, but the time would have been great. Sometime in the fall, I'm going to run a 5K. These days I usually sleep better, I don't have to watch what I eat as close, and I'm a better parent & husband. I don't keep exact track, but less stressed me and the wife are making a bit more love these last few months.

    This post is about weight loss, I know. I weighed in this morning at 204.4 I haven't weighed this little for decades. I'm not even concerned about that number anymore. I love my new groove, I'm thankful for my councilor & the EAP program. I'm better in my mind, body, & soul. Weight loss was a really nice side effect when I started looking at my wellness as a multidimensional issue versus a number on a scale.

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    Booking a Hotel Room - An activity on imagining your goal weight self

    Posted: 01 May 2020 10:06 PM PDT

    There are several activities that have helped me recenter who I am now, who I want to be, and what I want to achieve. I weighed my highest at 216 back in 2017. I've lost weight, I've gained weight, I've stopped tracking, I've tracked diligently. I never restart my journey, I continue it. Even though I've gained and lost the same 20-30 lbs MANY times, those are just detours the directions rerouted us through. Because, you see, I didn't know actually WHERE I was going!

    Sure, my destination has been in the 120s, but that's akin to saying "I'm going to stay at a hotel in Los Angeles" but not actually knowing the name of the hotel. I know how to get there, by following the directions, but I hadn't done any research on the rating of the hotel, the amenities, the quality of the buffet. All I know is that I have a room!

    But what if we did our research? What if we only looked at 5 star hotels because we can stay anywhere we want in LA! We can live in a nice penthouse suite. We could stay in a solid chrome room. Your options are endless.

    With weight loss, we know we lose weight by eating less food energy than we burn. Whether you count points, or don't count calories at all, this is science and a fact. Your directions will always be the same - maybe they were handwritten, or your directions are sent via your phone or in your car GPS. Is OnStar still a thing?

    So, how do you figure out your destination to a place that honestly doesn't come with a map? You research yourself. Do you want to live in your 5 star suite, or your dingy side road motel? What kind of life do you want to live in?

    How do I imagine my goal life?

    Great question! This is an activity I do each time I lose around 20-25lbs. It makes for a great check in point to see where your priorities are as you lose your weight. (You can do it more frequently if you want, I'm not your mom.)

    1. Sit down and relax. Grab a piece of paper.
    2. Write down all the things you want your future self to do. Try to go for as many as you can think - big or small. Aim for at least 10. This could be things like "running marathons", "not eating because I'm feeling emotional", or even "walking the dog every day"

    - Your sentences should start with "I am a person who..." - you don't want to be this person because you are already going to be this person!

    3) Select two things from your list.

    4) Focus on doing those two things for the following 60 days.

    - Make reminders on your phone! Write your "I am" statement on post-its and stick them to your mirror. Say them outloud 3 times in the morning when you brush your teeth, and 3 times in the evening when you brush your teeth again. (And for those of you with REALLY good dental hygeine, say them 3 times when you brush your teeth in the afternoon!)

    5) Reevaluate after 60 days. - Did you become the person that does those two things? Yes, or why not? What do you think now that you are a person who does those things, or what excuses held you back from getting there, and what can you do to overcome those challenges. Do you want to be a person who does the thing?

    6) Repeat. Pick items from the same list, or generate a new list.

    For example, the two I am working on in this 60 day period are "I am a person who has figured her shit out" and "I am a person who closes her exercise ring more often than not". Guess what I'm doing now? Journalling every night about my thoughts about weight loss, food, and other challenges, AND closing my exercise ring more days in May than in April.

    And now you're thinking, "but u/gan1lin2, that's such a SIMPLE exercise!" and YES! That's the point! We're here for the long run anyways, no need to deck them out as quickly as possible.

    Set yourself up for success. Maybe, for now, we can only imagine the hotel room has the softest bed in the world. In 60 days, the hotel has gained the largest and most luxurious tub we've ever seen. Then we'll be able to visualize that prime ocean view. Eventually, when we arrive, you won't drive by it because you knew exactly where you were going this whole time.

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    I’ve never posted here but I’m almost sixteen and I’ve struggled with weight my whole life, 1 month of dieting and I’ve lost 20 pounds.

    Posted: 02 May 2020 12:20 AM PDT

    I weighed my heaviest at around 275 or so, my goal is around 175. I have been overweight or obese for most of my life. The biggest help to me has been this quarantine.

    By no means am I saying you have to push yourself further during the quarantine, it's a difficult time for a lot of us. But if you can, there are some helpful advantages.

    Eating at home is easier (if you're scared of eating out cause you don't want to get sick)

    I'm not passing fast food everyday

    Lunch has always been hardest for me as it is hard to eat healthy at school, at least for me. Now I'm able to cook at home.

    I feel that even after the first two weeks I broke so many of my habits. In my first two weeks I cut out a lot of sugar and saturated fat. I wasn't eating cheesy food, candy, or drinking juice or soda etc. The headaches I got in the first week from literal withdrawal from caffeine and sugar were head splitting. But I don't feel them anymore and things like soda (I used to drink a can a day) don't really taste that good anymore, just too sweet.

    I now feel at least a little hungry before most meals because I don't snack as much.

    Sorry if this is a long post, but losing 20 pounds (80 to go) is one of my proudest accomplishments. As in one month I have done more for my weight loss than I have in years.

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    SV: No longer obese, and NSV: I have a waist!! (Pic inside)

    Posted: 01 May 2020 10:56 AM PDT

    As of this morning, I am officially just overweight, not obese! This is the lowest I have weighed in at least 12 years, possibly lowest in 18 years. At 5'2.5", I topped out at 220 in 2016 and don't have any photos of myself at that weight at all. I've lost weight in bits and spurts with periods of maintenance in between since then. At the end of feb, beginning of march, weighing in at 186 lbs with no idea of the madness that was about to befall us all, I decided it was time to try to drop another 20 lbs. When stay at home orders began, I was about 5 or 7 lbs down and decided I would keep trying for as long as I could, but if it got too difficult, I'd switch to maintaining my weight. There have been ups and downs, but it has been mostly downs.. the good kind of downs, and as of this morning my BMI is 29.9, and I weigh 165.8 lbs. I'M sure tomorrow that will fluctuate up again, it always does but for now I'll take it!!

    Motivated by this, I dug through some old photos looking for a picture of myself in clothing I still own, so I could take comparison photos since I still see the same fat girl in the mirror. Lo and behold, I just discovered, I HAVE A WAIST!!!

    https://i.imgur.com/v47AE9c.jpg

    Look at it. LOOK AT MY WAIST!!! (Before pic from Nov 2018, probably about 185-190 lbs, after pic from today at 165.8 lbs)

    How I lost the weight - when it comes down to it, it was basic CICO. I don't track every calorie I eat, but I am aware of which foods I are calorie dense and which are not. I knew that I was managing to maintain my weight with small fluctuations up and down within a 5 lb range, so making better choices would get me there. Filling up on celery and carrot sticks while cooking meals = eating less spaghetti = fewer calories consumed. Lots of soup/broth based meals = filling up on water = fewer calories consumed. Making myself a cup of tea each time I wander into the kitchen looking for a snack = eating fewer pretzels = fewer calories consumed. So, basically CICO, just managed in a way I can handle without going stark raving mad.

    From here.. I still have at least another 35 lbs to lose. With shelter in place, and not going grocery shopping, making varied meals with lots of vegetables is getting difficult. So, at this point I am going to cut myself some slack and just focus on maintaining where I am. If some more weight drops off, great. If not,I'm good where I am for now, learning to be comfortable at eating intuitively at this weight for a while before I start making more tweaks for that final push.

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    What do 'normal eaters' struggle with if it isn't food?

    Posted: 02 May 2020 05:12 AM PDT

    Looking to explore something that's been on my mind recently. I'm so curious to hear all perspectives on this: people who feel they have this answered, people who ask themselves the same, people whose minds don't even come up with a question like this...

    My bad habit is overeating (binge eating is sometimes more descriptive). I've gained weight at different periods in my life. People notice. I've chipped away at this personal demon for years.

    When I see "normal eaters" around me I wonder, "what's their big issue?" It certainly isn't visible, like over-consuming food is for me. Are they suffering like I am? I could liken this habit to drinking or hard drugs; My substance is addictive. Most thin girls around me who seem to have no tension around food probably aren't alcoholics or drug addicts. So are they much more balanced than me? Maybe they watch too much Netflix? Maybe they spend too much money? These seem benign. (Would I trade my food addiction for a television addiction? No. Bigger spiritual questions unfold from here...)

    Does everyone more or less have an addiction-- that is, they do something repeatedly, despite adverse consequences? But it just happens that binge eating is pretty noticeable and invasive?

    If it's true that my struggle with eating can be improved to the point that it is not a daily burden, could I live a life without this source of suffering? Would I be more at ease?

    (And to get meta here, is it useless to explore this? Should I work on discarding all comparison, or is there something good to be learned by understanding the above question better?)

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    i cant stop constantly comparing my body to other girls

    Posted: 02 May 2020 03:07 AM PDT

    I'm 20F, 5'2 and I've lost over 20kg in the last few months. I'm currently 52kg. With that weightloss I've had a lot of body dysmorphia. And because of that I've noticed I've started comparing my body with every single girl I'll see. Like if im skinnier or fatter than them. And I think its partly because I don't even know what my body looks like.

    I hate that I do this but its like an intrusive thought. I just can't make it go away. And I'm close to my original goal weight of 50kg, but then I keep being tempted to lower it a little more, then a little more, everytime I'll see someone that weighs less than me.

    has anyone else experienced something similar or have any advice for me?

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    25M 340-249lbs Been feeling the struggle recently. 50lbs to my goal! Pics inside

    Posted: 01 May 2020 11:17 PM PDT

    https://imgur.com/a/WqyK9w1

    Before pic is older than 18 months, but I was still 340ish in it. I don't have any pictures from the start of my journey.

    This is my second time losing almost 100lbs. The first time I went about it in an unsustainable way and gained every bit of the weight back plus more.

    ​

    I've gained 10lbs the past week or two because of stress eating. I'm at least cognizant of that fact and I'm not taking steps to fight the problem. I'm hoping actually doing CICO and being consistent with a workout plan will help me reach my goal.

    ​

    Felt like putting this out there would help keep me on track.

    ​

    Thanks everyone

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    Daily Q&A Post for Saturday, 02 May 2020 - No question too small!

    Posted: 02 May 2020 03:00 AM PDT

    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!
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    The need for validation

    Posted: 02 May 2020 05:44 AM PDT

    I've been overweight most of my life and struggled with anorexia a couple times and general disordered eating. When i turned 18 i developed hashimoto's and gained 100 lbs. Due to it being undiagnosed and undertreated for years, I gained more and ended up at 289.2 lbs (obese type 3).

    Oddly enough, since I felt I had no control over my body, I stopped hating myself and became used to it. My self esteem got better. Last year I found a doctor who cares and has controlled my thyroid hormones spectacularly. I started losing weight and feeling hopeful.

    As of now, I have lost 58 lbs and feel better than ever. Still hopeful and more active. My eating is regular and i don't go into guilt trips anymore. I don't count calories or restrict any type of food, because I am prone to over do it. Just feeling better is making me not need to overeat or binge all the time.

    As great as I feel and as much as I am happy, I still feel the need for other people to tell me they notice. Not a single person I know has told me they noticed. Not friends, not coworkers, nor family have even implied i look different. There is a difference to me, but it makes me feel like past a certain weight all others see is the same "fat fuck".

    I've realized I am starting to fixate a bit on this and that I am starting to contemplate deprivation or more severe restriction. I am still obese type 3 and I am thinking "they might notice" when I get down to obese type 2. I am starting to feel disappointed everytime I weight myself and I am not 220lbs even if I make progress.

    I do not know if this increasing need for validation is normal. Has anyone else experience this? What do you advice?

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    Gyms Opening Monday

    Posted: 02 May 2020 03:58 AM PDT

    Where I live gyms are opening on Monday. I find this completely irresponsible because gyms are literally hoards of sweating, hard-breathing people in a small building. What bugs me the most, gyms have halted all payments up until now. So while I'm at home I'm being charged for something that I can't use.

    I think what I'm going to do is go to the gym on Monday and see how many people are there. I really want to fucking work out and was really on a streak before this whore quarantine thing hit. I've been going on long walks and fasting but I feel like I'm getting nowhere to be honest.

    p.s. I have been quarantined this whole time and have seen no one. I could go months seeing no one and I'm not really bothered by it but I really hate not bettering myself as a person when I have so much fucking time on my hands.

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    [210lbs-147lbs] Support through the -may-hem: 60lbs+ lost and a whole entire reddit community gained

    Posted: 01 May 2020 03:53 PM PDT

    June 13th 2018 was the day I decided to change my life. I was having health issues and showed signs of developing diabetes, all while just being 18 years old and graduating high school. You would think I'd realize how bad things were when I struggled to walk half a mile, or when pushing a grocery cart around the store was hard. But no. I continued to shove it away and let myself fall headfirst into a binge eating disorder.

    Until June 13th 2018. On that day, I mustered up all the strength to make the decision. The decision to start. Bringing my legs to the scale, I stepped on. I weighed in at 210+ pounds (F/5"7' tall), and then I began the journey that led me to where I am now. Fast forward 1 year and 11 months, and I weigh 147lbs, the lowest I've ever weighed in my adult life.

    Today is May 1st 2020, and I can be the first to say... that losing weight is HARD!

    My regimen: It's shifted over the years, from OMAD to 20:4, and now I am doing 2MAD between 12PM to 5PM. Before COVID I would focus mainly on HIIT training and interval running/walking on the treadmill. Now my method of exercise will focus mainly on walking.

    For this monthly update, I want to share one piece of advice on how to grapple with the difficult process of losing weight, and the ways it helped me:

    My advice is to understand that there is support through the Mayhem.

    This is something that I personally struggled with and still have a hard time accepting. I have always done things by myself. But with weight loss, having a community there for you is powerful. Not just because it's nice to feel like you're normal and not the only person pushing through this journey, but because you have the ability to learn SO MUCH!

    r/loseit and reddit itself has been an invaluable tool for me in losing weight for this very reason. When you are on your own, you can get yourself into toxic mentalities or dangerous plans because of the misinformation that so many people have about losing weight. I learned that the hard way. But once I opened myself up to reddit and took in the personal experiences from you all, when I studied your journeys, I became prepared to embark on my own.

    This is why I urge you all to remember that support IS here.

    There IS support through the mayhem. There IS strength in asking for it.

    And I, for one, am thankful for receiving it <3

    ​

    https://ibb.co/RCBWRKM

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    Day 1: hour 0

    Posted: 01 May 2020 09:46 AM PDT

    Hello I'm a 14 almost 15 year old kid . I'm starting this to get peaple to make me feel accountable, my parents dont motivate me at all and they just laugh when I try but that's another problem.

    I weigh today 327 pounds , and iv tried to lose this . Many times. But hopefully it I can get some support on here it will help . This is the highest iv ever weighed.

    I have 2 peaple who motivate me to do this . Me , and my girlfriend . Yes I know it's probably sad that's the only 2 peaple .

    My target goal , even if it seems impossible , from exactly a year from now I want go wheigh 120 pounds . This seems impossible but I have seen peaple do it . My small goal for this month is 20 pounds , I will comment on this post everday . What my wheight is . If anyone has any tips that could help me along the way please . Help . Support me through this . If you can .

    Edit 1

    Wow this is my highest rated post . I just want to say thank you guys for all the support, I really thought this was going to get lost in the posts but it seems peaple care! .

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    25kg (55lb) down in 4 months!

    Posted: 01 May 2020 06:43 PM PDT

    So, I've managed to lose 25kg (55lb) since the beginning of the year. I weighed myself at the beginning of the day on the first of May, and was genuinely a little surprised. My aim was to lose 50kg (110lb) by the end of the year. Here's to hoping I can manage to reach that goal earlier rather than later.

    So, here is what I've personally been doing to manage to lose 25kg (55lb) in four months:

    I've been going for walks most days (but not every day) for around half an hour, sometimes more depending on the day and the walk. Didn't matter if it was a quick walk to the local supermarket, just around the block, or a two and a half hour afternoon walk through the local bush reserve.

    I used the small-plate method when it came to food to trick my brain into thinking I was eating more than I was. I also made sure that I wasn't necessarily trying to choose super healthy meals as much as meals I enjoyed with a lower caloric content. Grilled chicken and mashed potato instead of fried chicken and chips for dinner. An apple for a snack instead of leftovers or toast. But also don't completely deprive yourself, allow yourself to get take out every once in a while, allow yourself desert every once in a while. Not all the time, but maybe just after a bad week at work, or to celebrate an achievement, or a birthday, or a holiday.

    Also, don't hate yourself if you do have some weeks where you don't manage to go for walks or eat right. That's happened to me recently given the pandemic outbreak.

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    A positive rant - long post ahead

    Posted: 02 May 2020 04:26 AM PDT

    I know lots of people are struggling now with losing weight in quarantine, which is why I wasn't sure if I should post this. But it's been on my mind for some time and I needed to get it out of my system. It's my first time posting here, so I'm even more sorry for the length of this rant.

    I am currently trying to recomp my body a bit, so I am focusing on losing fat and trying to build muscle. For a long time I was losing and gaining the same 5-7 kilograms, but I've reached my goal weight some time ago and now I'm working on getting my body stronger and healthier. I have to admit that the quarantine is actually helping me A LOT. Before all this I had to eat lunches at work and there was literally no choice in the cafeteria - you were given almost the same, bland, unhealthy stuff every day, so I was stuck with what was there and was desperately trying to salvage my eating plans by being extra cautious about what I was eating back at home. I had loads of cravings both during the week and on the weekends due to half of my diet being pretty much crap. This resulted in struggling a lot on the weekends and ending up constantly overeating.

    Now not only am I fully in control of what my food is every day (though my choices are limited as I can only shop in the small shop closest to me), I am also back to doing meal prep each week and, as a result, I am eating a lot better. No crazy cravings even though I am eating less than I used to. My diet has been on point as far as the variety of food and macros are concerned. I have been also trying to work on my eating habits, cutting down on unhealthy snacks, trying not to binge and so far, it's been great. I have also loosened up my IF regime a bit to force myself to eat for longer periods of time and do it more often with smaller portions instead of jamming all my food into a two or four hour window (it worked when I was working normally, as I simply had no time to eat, but as soon as I got stuck at home, it became a problem as I wanted to eat everything I had prepared at once).

    I can't really leave the building apart from the closest grocery store trips, so the amount of steps I am doing now is ridiculously low (close to none). I have a job that normally keeps me up and running every day and I used to walk a lot after finishing it as well so that I could relax a bit. I had to cut my calories by a lot because of that change. But since I am less active, I am also not that hungry and have less desire for snacks. When all of this started, I struggled a lot with being stuck in a tiny, one room flat, sitting in front of the computer all day and trying not to eat simply because the food was there. But I've been working on it and now, for the first time in a very, very long time, I am actually in control and I feel confident in my willpower, despite having around some foods that I would usually binge on. I call it a great success.

    Although I am stuck in my room, I am very lucky to have access to a small gym room with some basic equipment (literally basic, there's a bar, some plates and a couple of kettlebells), so I am able to continue my normal exercise regime as far as strength training is concerned. I've basically been doing only strength training for the last month and a half. I go to the grocery store twice a week, so that's all the outside movement I get. I also try to do some form of cardio in my room every two days, like aerobics or dancing.

    So, what I wanted to say is that in my case, the current situation forced me to deal with some food related issues and that I am kinda grateful for that. I don't think I would've found time and motivation to do that unless all of this happened. I miss walking and running outside, but I also feel privileged to be able to continue working out in a more or less normal way and to make progress despite the madness that we are all living in now. Less work oriented stress and less struggle to meet deadlines means that I also got rid of my sleeping issues. And I finally have time to read a book. And I hope I'm not the only one.

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    Anybody else have this issue? (TMI)

    Posted: 02 May 2020 05:53 AM PDT

    I've been consistently hitting my calorie goal for over a month. Yesterday I was feeling overwhelmed with the routine of it and worrying about multiple things, so I've given myself a two day break to eat whatever and whenever.

    Oh my god guys. TMI but my stomach is not happy. Granted I still eat junk foods, but usually in smaller volumes and I think my body is not used to this anymore.

    Yesterday I definitely ate a lot more than was healthy (easter egg, ice cream, pizza etc) but in the past I would have had one of these days then followed it with a week of the same with no repercussions. This morning I am suffering.

    I'm still having a break today (had pizza and ice cream for breakfast) but I actually can't wait to eat a salad for dinner and get back to my routine tomorrow. I'm going food shopping later and was planning on getting a few treats that I'd been craving but I honestly can't think of anything I want to eat less.

    I'm weirdly proud of the way my body has adapted and hope this is the sign of creating a new lifestyle. In the past a 'two day break' would have spiralled into months.

    Anyone else experienced this?

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    Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Saturday, 02 May 2020? Start here!

    Posted: 02 May 2020 03:25 AM PDT

    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.

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    At what point do I stop hating myself?

    Posted: 02 May 2020 05:33 AM PDT

    Hello friends. I started losing weight early 2017 at a highest weight of 250 and today I officially hit 184.2 taking me out of the obese category (quarantine and no social activity has done wonders for me). My flair is incorrect but as of this morning I'm officially "overweight" for the first time. I was 185 in high school so this is the lowest I've ever been in my adult life (28, F).

    My main question is, when I started losing weight initially I hated myself so much and so intensely inside and out. I've been making so many changes in my life to fix that, clearing out clutter (stuff and people), working on my immaturity and responsibilities. also my fitness, social skills, confidence, etc came out of the closet to everybody but family, finding peace with all my religious angst/spirituality. now compared to 3 years ago is night and day. I really truly do believe that I like the person inside of me.

    My only main issues are self confidence/esteem but now that the inside of me is cool, I'm pretty convinced that the last thing I need to be like great and to actually fully love myself is to not hate how I look in the mirror.

    I've always carried weight "well" I guess. At 185 I look closer to 160ish. I am 65 pounds down and I definitely see it. I do look much better and I'm enjoying exploring my style a little bit more now that I don't look like a potato. But there's still this overall sense of self hatred.

    My first big goal is 150 so I'm banking on that being my moment. however I also now know it's probably more gradual than just a "hit a number and everything great now". I thought hitting 185 would be that moment for me but it wasn't.

    How did this all work for you guys? When did the confidence and self love kick in?

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    I’m 5’8 and 207.8lbs

    Posted: 01 May 2020 05:48 PM PDT

    I finally decided I want to lose weight and be healthier, my goal is around 130ish. Today was the first time I've exercised in a good while, and holy crap, is it tough. But I managed to complete it and my clothes are soaked with sweat. I'll tell ya, wet clothes have never felt better!

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    Finally changing my lifestyle!

    Posted: 01 May 2020 08:31 PM PDT

    Btw, I'm on mobile, sorry for my bad wording

    I've always been a chubby kid. My parents fed me well, and I had a large appetite. I wasn't severely overweight; but I definitely had a few extra pounds.

    As I grew older, I began to notice how other kids were small and frail, and I was on the larger side. I started becoming self conscious with myself in third grade. As puberty overcame my growing body, I hated myself more and more, but I couldn't control my love for food.

    In middle school, I discovered eating disorders. I idolized anorexic and bulimic girls. I tried to force myself not to eat, as if the mental illness was something easy to handle.

    Every attempt I took at a diet change failed. I was miserable and angry with myself, since I was too lazy to give up food yet I hated myself so much. This went on for several years, ruining my entire middle school experience. My weight slowly creeped up to 170 lbs.

    Hoping for a miracle, I began following an anorexic boot camp diet during the summer (2019) before my freshman year. I lost 10 lbs, because I was eating less than 1000 calories per day. After following the diet plan for a month, I binged one too many times and gained all the weight back before Christmas.

    I was eating well over 3000 calories per day, which is terribly unhealthy for a 14 year old girl. I was getting sick and tired if how gross and self conscious I felt, and I began searching for more solutions in January 2020.

    Suddenly, it was as if the new year gave me a whole new perception of the world of weightloss and dieting. I started looking for solutions that would fit MY expectations and MY lifestyle, and not others.

    The crazy calorie counting diet I had done was on fact the most success I've ever had with a diet. (Although it was terrible) It allowed me to eat whatever wanted, and it for ed me to be more conscious about my food choices.

    So that's what I've been doing for the past 4 months. I've been counting my calories, and I'm down to 149.6 lbs!!

    I'm more tempted to choose healthier eating choices, and ease into better eating habits. When I started, I had trouble eating less than 2000 calories per day, but as I got used to it, I eat about 1500 a day.

    I also started drinking a lot more water and creating an exercise routine. I stretch and do a few anaerobic exercises in the morning and before bed, and I walk a mile everyday.

    My gw is 130!! Hopefully everything will go smoothly :)

    Note: this is just a story I wanted to share; I'm not recommending my diet to everyone!

    TL;DR: I've always been fat, didn't know how to get on a diet, calories counting saved me!

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    30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 1

    Posted: 01 May 2020 04:50 PM PDT

    Hello lovely losers,

    Happy May & welcome! I hope you're all ready to slay this month!

    Weight by end of month (200 lbs, preferably trend weight): I shall face the scale on Monday my friends. Remember to be kind to yourself especially where the scale can see you. It watches for weakness like any other scavenger & feeds off human despair.

    Stay within calorie range (1500 ish): 1492 planned. I owe this progress to myself, no ifs, ands or buts.

    Exercise 5 days a week: Rest day. 0/1 days.

    Self-care time (journaling, working on love journals, beauty treatments, drawing X/X days): Handled some onerous adulting including ordering new shoes.

    Try a new recipe once a week: Any suggestions? I love a good crock-pot recipe. X/5 weeks.

    50 pages of The Body Keeps the Score: Not today. X/50 pages.

    No fast food, candy from the work dish or Starbucks: Check. 1 day(s).

    Listen to my effing body: I acknowledged that I needed to see the doctor & made it happen. That's a tough gig.

    Be more mindful & express gratitude, avoid the hedonic treadmill: I'm really grateful to have health insurance & access to telemed appointments.

    Your turn!

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    SV/NSV Feats of the Day - Saturday, 02 May 2020: Today, I conquered!

    Posted: 02 May 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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