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    Weight loss: After losing 150lb, I was able to run my first 5k

    Weight loss: After losing 150lb, I was able to run my first 5k


    After losing 150lb, I was able to run my first 5k

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 08:38 AM PDT

    Hey all!

    So, one huge goal of mine was to be able to run a 5k obstacle course.

    Sadly, the one that I signed up for got canceled due to covid, and my registration was set for next year.

    I still really wanted to run, as I had been losing weight and prepping for the event. Checking around, I found a new one that was pretty close to me, and I was able to get signed up.

    https://imgur.com/gallery/J1svkfF

    It was an incredible experience being able to physically run without pain. I ran for about 20 minutes before I stopped to walk for 2 minutes, then got back to it.

    Finished my 5k in 24:55, which while I know wasn't an incredible time by any stretch, it was nonetheless amazing to be able to accomplish my goal and actually get a medal to celebrate my victories.

    Thank you all for your love and support!

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    I've done CICO for 100 days. Here's what I found.

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 10:15 PM PDT

    I don't know about you guys, but I really struggle with weight loss. It's super discouraging to see my weight stay the same or even go up. I have given up numerous times in the past, but in April I decided no more excuses and that I was going to finally do this.

    I've been recording my weight loss journey on twitter in a little thread, checking in daily to record my losses and gains. I have been weighing every day, which I know for some is frowned upon, but I am glad I did. I just reached 100 days of counting, and I decided to go back and count up how many days I lost weight, how many days I maintained, and how many days I gained weight.

    The results were surprising.

    I have lost 18.6 lbs since April 15th.

    I gained weight on 22 days.

    I maintained weight on 53 days.

    I lost weight on 25 days.

    My numbers show that 3/4 of the time, I was either maintaining or gaining. But I still lost.

    It can be EXTREMELY discouraging when you don't see that number go down or when it stays the same, especially when you are doing everything right. But it's all part of the process.

    I think it helps to see that you will see results, as long as you are consistent. I have a long ways to go, but I'm going to continue to record every day and see if this pattern continues.

    I wish you all luck with your weight loss journeys!

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    I genuinely do not understand people who say they feel better when they eat healthy.

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 03:24 AM PDT

    I started losing weight about a year ago, I thought I'd be much further along by now (and maybe I would've been had the lockdowns not happened, but that's more of an excuse than anything), but 60 pounds is more than I think I ever really imagined myself losing, and I'm still going.

    That being said, I hear people all the time talk about how much better they feel when they eat right, and to me it feels good to lose weight, but honestly I feel like I felt better a year ago when I was 325lbs eating Taco Bell every other day. Now it just feels like I'm always hungry. I used to eat whatever I wanted on Saturdays, and that was working great for me, but I started plateauing and basically gaining all the weight back on Saturday that I had lost throughout the week. I then decided to scale back from a cheat day to a cheat meal.

    I really don't feel very good throughout the week. My first thought was that I'm starving myself, but I really don't lose weight if I eat any more than what I'm currently eating (1200-1500 calories per day). I can't really describe how I feel during the week, but the best word I can think of is groggy. I feel very hungry, and as a consequence very fatigued when I'm eating what I need to eat to lose weight.

    I want abs more than I want to eat junk food tho, so I'll grit my teeth and continue doing this like I have been for a year now.

    Anyone else have experience with this?

    Edit: I'm getting flooded with replies, I really appreciate it, and I'm trying my best to get to reply to everyone and answer everyone's questions.

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    Ran for the first time in years.

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 03:31 AM PDT

    A couple years ago I bought Hoka shoes thinking this would help motivate me to run. This did not. I ran for the first time a couple days ago in a forest. I'm not even quite sure why I tried it. At first I was like what hell did I decide to put myself through but I started to enjoy it. I felt like a kid again. Running and jumping over tree roots. I tried to make a game out of all the rocks on the path. Every time I stepped on a big rock I would try to run faster as if I hit Mario Kart arrows for a speed boost. I had my headphones in and tried to run about two times per song. I have a lot to improve on but I actually smiled while running. It was an interesting feeling. I felt powerful and strong. I hope to get out there again on my next day off work. At one point I found myself singing the Pocahontas line 'come run the hidden pine trails of the forest.' Life is weird. Try something new even if you aren't actually motivated and maybe something great will happen. 29 F Overweight.

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    I've lost all joy in food at this point.

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 10:23 PM PDT

    I was normal weight and lost 10 pounds to stay fit, and I'm trying to keep it off. The hardest part is maintaining it and not losing it.

    I can't go out and enjoy a big meal with my friends because I'm scared of the amount of fat, sodium, and calories in restaurant food. I can't enjoy my favorite bubble tea or soda or anything without worrying. I see other people eating desserts and all sorts of yummy things and I can't enjoy any of these because I'm scared of gaining weight. I can't eat my favorite snacks and chips and cookies because they're so high in calories. All I do is just count calories and look at foods that I can't eat anymore. I'm a petite-ass girl so I can't eat that much anyway, so at this point there's no joy in food anymore. What should I do?

    (I'm not suicidal or depressed btw, I'm just trying to get the joy in food back into my life again)

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    Just a little reminder that YOU FREAKING GOT THIS!

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 02:48 PM PDT

    So 3 years ago I lost 20 lbs. nothing major but I was only 200 and a freshman in high school back then. Since then I've been gaining weight (of mostly muscle) but that's not what this post is about. Wether you want to lose your first pound or want to lose 250 pounds, you are 100% percent capable of getting down to the weight you desire. Think about how much you want to lose, find a goal weight to get down to, work your butt off to get there, because I promise you when you get down to that goal weight you are going to feel amazing, and you have every right to. Wether you weigh 100 pounds or 700 pounds, you can achieve your goals, I know you can. When you get progress, when you lose your first 10 pounds, 20 pounds, that's going to fuel you to push your limits and do extraordinary things.

    I guess the message I'm trying to send here is, keep your head up and keep your eyes on that goal. Because I believe you can reach that goal and then some because YOU ARE AMAZING!

    Also, don't let anything get in your way. Wether it's someone or something, keep your eyes glued to the prize and GO GET IT.

    Have a great day/night everyone! Hope this helped at least one person.

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    Mental Issues and Weight Loss

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 09:03 PM PDT

    I am looking for advice. I have been trying to lose weight for years off and on. Starting out I was 176 and now 170. I am a 5'1" Female and am 32 years old. Well, the last 3 months I have been really trying. But I haven't seen any real change. Maybe an inch in 3 months. The scale won't move for the last 2 months. I tried taking pictures, but to me I see no difference.

    I also suffer from periodic depression and anxiety. I was thinking that maybe I should start seeing a counselor about my issues and seeing if that will help in other areas. It is hard with the price of counseling but with some recent possible health issues creeping up (I am getting more testing done), I really want to get in shape.

    I was wondering if anyone else has had their mental issues interfer with your progress and what did you do to fix it.

    I have been doing IF 18:6, going to the gym 2 to 3 times a week doing C25K. Thank you for your guys time.

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    I recently got down from 262 LB to 190 LB with relative ease, but am finding it extremely difficult to progress.

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 07:18 PM PDT

    As the title mentions, in January 2019 I was 262 LB, and around May I hit 190 for the first time.

    At that point, I decided to stick it out for a bit. I spent a month off of my diet and was generally eating whatever I wanted but in moderation. I also stuck with the intermittent fasting as well. During this time, I didn't really gain any weight. On the day I began my diet again, I weighed in at 192 LB.

    That was a month ago and as of right now, I'm at 191 LB. My lowest was 188 LB and that was a goddamn struggle just to get off those two pounds. It was two weeks of using my exercise bike every single night for hours to burn around 1400-1800 cals (in addition to my daily steps [10k+]), plus eating about 1400 calories per day. My diet consists of mostly eggs, chicken, brown rice, Brussel sprouts, carrots, greek yogurt, oats, and usually once a day I'll have a 50 cal popsicle. I also only eat between 12-8pm.

    Any tips for how this hurdle can be conquered? Thanks!

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    For those who hit their goal weight - how has your life changed?

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 12:36 PM PDT

    There hasn't been a time in my conscious life where I HAVEN'T thought about my weight. It's a daily thought at this point and when I think back to how much it has affected my life, besides just health aspects of it, it's so unsettling. Not being at a weight I am comfortable with has greatly affected my confidence - I have stopped actively dating, I act differently in social situations, I turn down invitations because I don't want to "put on a bathing suit", and so much more. It affects my personality. I know that many things I do and say are a direct correlation of how much I dislike how I look and feel.

    I'd like to understand how life has changed for those who have hit their goal weight. Have you gained the confidence you were missing? Has it changed how you live your life? I'm looking for feedback on things like confidence, sex drive, relationships, career, self-love, etc.

    Or, should I be focused on placing less emphasis on my value of life/happiness on weight and more on my mental/spiritual self?

    Any self-reflection or newfound insights would be super helpful on my pursuit of happiness!

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    I didn't recognise myself in a pic and it made me cry

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 10:45 AM PDT

    [cw: eating disorders]

    Hey everyone.

    I was scrolling through my camera roll out of boredom and found a selfie from 2 years ago. I swear, at first I couldn't decipher who that was. Then the reality struck me. It was me. I looked so different. My face has always been roundish but back then, it was slim, without double chin and puffy cheeks. Throughout these 2 years I let myself loose and gained about 65 pounds. It really hit me hard to realise how much weight I gained. It literally changed my face to the point of looking like a different person.

    It really kicked me in the butt to finally do something with myself because I don't want to keep spiraling into even more severe obesity than I am at now. I'm motivated to start over again, now under the guidance of my psychologist so I don't crawl back to ED. Hoping for the best, and that it's permanent now. I'm tired of yo-yoing and starting from higher and higher weight.

    I'm sharing this because it was emotional for me. I can't let myself suffer just because I can't control what I put in my mouth

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    Vitamin D and uncontrollable appetite

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 01:39 AM PDT

    My health care provider recently recommended a Vit D test, given the COVID orders- and I certainly am outside less. It came back that I am deficient in Vit D, which I sort of shrugged off, as something like 80% of Americans are Vit D deficient. I dragged my feet on getting a supplement, and just did not take it seriously. I eat fairly well, and already take a multivitamin, so another supplement felt superfluous.

    Well, I was wrong. I took the 5000 ius recommended by my provider to bring my levels back up for the first time last night. And then went on to start my second evening snack, and found my appetite was gone. For the first time in maybe ever, I was not hungry. I normally graze all day- because I am craving just a little more food all day- so this was quite weird. Several hours later, I also noticed a dull ache in my legs that I'd chalked up to aging was also gone. I was so used to this ache, I thought it was a normal feeling.

    I haven't experienced satiety without being overstuffed in so long, I am really shocked. I am reading that Vitamin D is important for leptin, the satiety hormone, here: https://brainmd.com/blog/9-vital-functions-vitamin-d/. I don't know if that is what is happening, but I am SHOOK.

    I hope this helps someone else as well. Maybe it is no coincidence that the majority of the population is struggling with being overweight and the majority of the population is Vit D deficient. I just can't believe I am satiated and all it took was some Vit D gummies.

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    16lbs gained in 3 days?!

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 04:55 PM PDT

    I am so shocked and disheartened. I'm about 6 foot (183cm) and had a starting weight of 248lbs. I worked hard over the past month and a half and lost around 6lbs. I ate only approximately 1700 calories a day and exercised 3 times a week.

    These past 3 nights, I went on a trip with my friends. We brought a lot of food and completely indulged. I figured I'd gain some of the weight back, but it's only 3 days. Before leaving for the trip, I weighed at 242lbs.

    I checked my weight today after returning. 258lbs. I am shocked. How did I gain 16 lbs in 3 days? I asked my parents when I got home and they said it looks like I gained weight.

    I called my friend and asked him how on earth this was possible. He told me not to worry about it and that was it likely a combination of the high sodium foods we ate causing a lot of water retention + lack of proper sleep. He told me to check again in a few days and not worry too much about it.

    I'm posting here to get other opinion. Thanks.

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    If anyone needs help, I’ve failed more times than I can count. I KNOW this time I’m gonna win.

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 06:02 PM PDT

    Hey all.

    I'm 28 and have tried to "diet" more times than I can count. I've successfully lost at most 15 pounds in the past but I would always go right back to eating bad and leading a sedentary lifestyle. This February I weighed in at 240 lbs and knew something had to change. I got Lasik and immediately started working out and researching nutrition. I came across guys like Coach Greg and Will Tennyson on YouTube and gained some knowledge on how to eat filling foods that were also great tasting.

    I weighed in this morning at 199 pounds (I haven't been under 200 since high school). I still have so much more to do but 41 pounds in 5 months is a win in my book. Pictures are below, and if anyone has questions on what they're still struggling with I'd be happy to help. I think I finally found what works for me 😬

    before and after pic

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    Does being healthy mean going gluten free?

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 08:35 PM PDT

    I went to see a nutritionist, who was adamant that I should be gluten free. She was very against all purpose flour and anything with wheat. She said going gluten free would not just make me feel better but help me lose weight.

    She also suggested a 3 weeks body reset where I would eliminate anything processed, grains, dairy and sugars.

    Is this normal? Is this what being healthy is supposed to be? Is this sustainable for most people?

    I'd like guidance and support for healthier eating habits. The nutritionist said she wouldn't take me as a client unless I gave it up. This was even after I said I don't see this change being a long term commitment for me.

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    Struggling. Food choices are better and yet the scale isn’t moving.

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 08:29 PM PDT

    Ok I fell off the wagon a bit and now I'm back to 180. Made a deal with my trainer to spend 1 month eating clean, no drinking, and doing cardio on top of my daily workouts to see if I could do it. I know I can. I started at 183lbs last Friday. Went up to 184 on Monday and now on Wednesday I'm at 180.8. I usually don't eat lunch bc when I'm not actively working (I'm a photographer/filmmaker) I'm sitting and editing or doing computer work.

    Writing it out I guess I am losing everyday but I just want to be out of the 180s so bad.

    I bought a Whoop and have realized that my body naturally burns about 1600 calories a day so I try to keep my food intake under that. I don't track it but it's an estimate. Tracking my calories always made me paranoid. With exercise I burn about 2000-2100 calories a day. I have 3 bulging discs and just can't push as hard. Pre back injury I was burning ~3500 calories a day.

    I guess I'm just frustrated that I can't move as much or as easily and have to really home in on the nutrition and I won't see big results like I'm used to.

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    [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: July 23rd, 2020

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 10:07 PM PDT

    Hi team Euro accountability, I hope you're all well!

    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!

    I want to shortly also mention — this thread lives and breathes by people supporting each other :) so if you have some time, comment on the other posts! Show support, offer advice and share experiences!

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    Weird things I've noticed after losing 40lbs

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 11:31 AM PDT

    Today, I stepped on the scale, and saw that I'd lost 40lbs! 40lbs doesn't seem like a lot, especially not considering my starting weight (256.8lbs), and how far I have to go (46.8-66.8lbs to go), but I have noticed a fair amount of changes in the 4 months I've been losing weight. For context, I'm a trans guy.

    1. I have so many more options for clothes! Brands that I thought I'd never fit in are now my go-to. Clothes have also gotten cheaper which is such a plus.
    2. I got new glasses when I was at my highest weight. I've had to switch to an older pair because my main pair of glasses are too big for my face! They constantly slide off my nose (plastic frames), and look really dorky because they're so wide. I do remember when I got them, it was really hard to find glasses that were wide enough. Also, for my old pair, I had to push in the nose pieces a little bit, as they were too loose from the last time I wore them.
    3. I know this is a given, but I'm so much more energetic. Things like cleaning the bathroom or going up a flight of stairs would leave me winded.
    4. This may be unrelated, but I definitely feel like it's easier to manage my ADHD and mental illnesses. Idk why, but I'm not glazing over what my therapist says, and I'm more enthusiastic about implementing coping strategies. I think exercise is really playing a big role in that. My therapist said exercise and eating right are two of the biggest players in mental health. I try to get some sort of activity in daily, and I lift 3-4x a week (I try to do every other day). On the days I do lift, I'm a lot happier and not as tired. I also find it's easier to stick to a daily routine if I exercise in the morning, and routines are vital to ADHD management.
    5. I noticed there's a lot less tension between my dad and me. My dad has also recently started losing weight, and I find we're more level-headed and able to resolve conflicts (instead of letting them simmer).
    6. I'm waking up earlier, and I'm waking up rested. I used to sleep until 10 or 11 AM. Now, I wake up at 6:45, and the only reason I ever go back to sleep is if somebody is in my bathroom and I need to use it. Even then, I rarely sleep past 8 now.
    7. A weird one - I get misgendered less! Even though my endocrinologist has lowered my testosterone dose, I've been passing more as I lose weight. I think it's incredibly jacked up that weight is associated with femininity, but I'm so glad I'm being seen as male more. It makes me feel safer just going out and about.

    My advice: Focus on trends. You slip up on one meal? That's a-okay, nobody's perfect. Just get back on track for the next. You gain 3lbs overnight? That happens, it's probably not fat, it's probably water retention from heat or too much sodium. When I started lifting again, I actually gained a little before I started dropping again, probably because I was out in the heat. Try and figure out if your weight tracker has a graph function, and look at the trends. Sure, it feels pretty crummy when I look at the past few days or the past week, but look at the past month, 3 months, 6 months, or since your starting weight. Look for the slope of that line.

    Also, try to conceptualize how much you've lost. The number on the scale might not always be the best determination. Around the time I'd lost 30lbs I had to get new shoes because my feet got smaller. 30lbs doesn't seem like a lot but needing new shoes, then new shirts, then shorts... And seeing my new clothes get too loose? That is undeniable progress.

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    Hit my goal weight but now the fat...

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 07:44 PM PDT

    Hello all,

    First a little about me. I'm a 27 year old male who works a desk job. I'm 6 foot 1 and at the start of this I weighted 208 pounds and according to my scale I was just under 29% body fat (im aware this is probably not super accurate)

    So when this whole virus thing started in early March I decided to get my act together. From a diet perspective I cut out the snacks (cookies, ships, all that crap) and I made sure to try to stick to whole foods. Fruits, veggies, meats, grains. I used a TDEE calculator and based of that I was eating apporx. 2200 calories per day. For macros all i really focused on was protein i strove for about 150 grams per day. I really didn't track carbs or protein

    From a exercise perspective, I walk an hour every night. Run 5k 3 times a week and with the gyms closed Iv been limited to push ups, pull ups, squats and other body weight exercises at home 3 days a week.

    I realize that I may be under eating a tad, however when I increased my calories I felt sluggish. So opted to stick to this diet and Iv felt great.

    From all this I noticed significant results over the past few months. Going in was 208, Im now around 178 pounds. I'm definitely thinner, clothes are looser, I feel lighter when doing stuff like pull ups. And i have lost probably 8% body fat based on my questionably accurate scale. Even after this though I still carry significant body fat on my chest, stomach and sides. So while I'm ok being around this weight I definitely want to reduce my body fat significantly.

    So my question I suppose is whats next? I essentially want to maintain this weight but lose a bunch more fat. Should focus more on fat and carbs? Or perhaps am I not eating enough protein? I have no idea.

    Any and all feedback is appreciated. Thank you for your time.

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    Is my trainer right? Can I go lower in calories? CW460

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 07:42 PM PDT

    Im on the heartbreak diet after my fiancé left me about a month ago. Ive been going hard an hour in the gym 7 days a week. Im 6ft 460 currently (down 20) but my problem wasn't really food. It was booze. An absolutely absurd amount at about two half gallons a week of whiskey. Not much but maybe 1500 calories in food a day. Ive cut out the booze, but he wants me eating 3500 calories a day. Can I cut that way down if I want to lose more weight fast? I know 2-4 pounds a week is what they say is healthy, but I need it to go quicker. How low can I safely go? Will it help me lose weight faster? Thanks!

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    Struggling to lose weight

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 07:19 PM PDT

    I am 32, male, 6'2", and 415 lbs. I have been in a bad spot most my life, but I'm not using that as an excuse to be unhealthy any longer. I have cut out soda and fast food, and want to eat healthier but not sure what that is, i have seen so many different diet and eating plans that im not sure where to start. I have tried exercising some, and ended up hurting myself because i was overally ambitious. I am also not sure what my goals should be. I have read that for my height i should be around 180. Right now I'm just trying to find my way through the mire of just beginning this journey, and was pointed here because of the helpful community, and i could really use the help. Not sure what more information i should give, i appreciate any and all help whether it be diet plans, weight goals, exercise routines, or even just motivation.

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    30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 22

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 04:38 PM PDT

    Hello losers,

    Hope your hump day was a good one.

    Weight by end of month (199 lbs, preferably trend weight): No weigh in this morning. 201.5 lbs trend weight.

    Stay within calorie range (1700 ish): Boy howdy nope today. I ate some feelings. I'm still tracking & I will keep striving but 1700 isn't happening today.

    Exercise 5 days a week: I'm thinking it needs to be a rest day today. 19/22 days.

    Self-care time (JOURNALING, working on love journals, beauty treatments, drawing 0/22 days): I'm not judging my food decisions today. I'm too tired of judging myself for that particular item. No one is perfect. Sometimes you eat your anxiety & your anxiety was cake shaped.

    Try a new recipe once a week: An imitation crab salad with homemade sauce, a crock pot Italian wedding soup, Russian dressing & a chicken lemon orzo soup. I want to make a cole slaw only with a veg & dressing setup I prefer. 4/5 weeks.

    50 pages of The Body Keeps the Score: An attempt was made. 1/50 pages.

    No fast food or candy from the work dish: Streak day 21. 4 candy related lapse in judgement.

    Listen to my effing body: Nightmares. Anxiety riding high. I haven't felt this much body sensation anxiety in a while. Interesting. Annoying.

    Be more mindful & express gratitude, avoid the hedonic treadmill: Despite all the feels today I did take a moment to be grateful. The universe has handed me so many wonderful opportunities in the past few years. I am grateful to have experienced the successes I have managed. I am also exceedingly tired. The world is a scary place losers. Take a moment to be thankful & proud of everything you have achieved. And remember it's okay to be tired or scared or whatever else you feel.

    Socially distance love to all you beautiful people! Your turn!

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    finally started my fitness journey and have a question about adapting to sudden lifestyle changes

    Posted: 22 Jul 2020 11:14 PM PDT

    i've been lurking on this sub for a few months now and finally started my weight loss journey this last monday.

    i've been overweight my whole life and i've gotten increasingly tired of not being able to enjoy myself like a twenty-one year old dude should (i'm also scared shitless of dying to covid-19 or a preventable disease, but that's besides the point). i refuse to take pictures with my girlfriend because i can't stand looking at myself, i can't fit on any of the rides at the local amusement park, and i can barely make it up the stairs without feeling winded.

    i've started counting my calories as well as experimenting with intermittent fasting, both of which have gone great so far! i also vowed to start going on nightly walks and i've clocked in at over 10k steps every day since monday. it's only been a couple of days, but i feel so much more energized ... i even had this overwhelming urge to run on my walk this evening which is something i haven't experienced in years. i'm totally excited for this journey.

    all that aside, my main question is this: how long does it take for the sore muscles to subside? when will my body get used to exercise and when will i be able to walk farther and faster? i've been pretty sedimentary since quarantine began, so the sudden change from 1k steps a day to 10k is kinda kicking my ass. are there any stretches you can recommend? methods to keep daily walks interesting?

    thanks! :)

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    Weight Loss Plateau

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 01:21 AM PDT

    I've been losing weight for a little less than a month but I've recently hit a weight loss plateau..? In the past 3 weeks I lost around 3kgs but this week I stayed the same weight and even gained back 0.3kgs. I thought about eating less to lose weight but I'm already eating very little by itself - I don't have a calorie count but my parents always tell me to eat more because I finish my meals early because I'm eating so little. I also work out around 4 times a week and I don't want to add more days because I think it would be really stressful for my life.

    I don't know how to offset this weight loss plateau without damaging my metabolism by drastically decreasing my calories again. Does anyone have any tips?

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    SV/NSV Feats of the Day - Thursday, 23 July 2020: Today, I conquered!

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 01:08 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!

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