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- NSV: Walked 7 miles today without getting winded (and SV down to 182.5!!!)
- Gained 18lbs, then lost 25lbs during quarantine! Now onto losing another 25lbs!
- 6 weeks of CICO, 1 week of IF. I finally have hope.
- 200lbs to 135lbs, ended up with loose skin. Surgery is scheduled in a few weeks and I'd like some reassurance or to just talk
- Uplifting thought: Weight loss is not the point of weight loss.
- I lost 4 pounds!
- 41kg (90lbs) Down in 6 Months
- I refuse to give up
- Diet Holiday
- Been doing CICO for just over a week and it's already changed my life.
- Down over 40 pounds and almost done.
- 30 Day Accountability Challenge - July Sign Ups
- 30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 30 June Wrap Ups!
- Started 3 Weeks Ago - 20 Years of Waiting
- 6 Month Weight Loss Progress: Hit my target weight and then some after losing 40 lbs
- I’m giving the scale a rest
- Accountability post-binge post
- Finaly broke my plateau
- I’ve mastered taking control of my hunger, but now I’m not eating enough. Help!
- Road to losing 25lbs and body fat.
- first fifteen pounds lost
- [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: Juli 1st, 2020
- I'm writing this for accountability and to get back into the weight loss mindset!
- Looking for motivation after quarentine
- Enough is enough. It’s time!
| [Directory] Find your quests here! - {{%B %Y}} Posted: 30 Jun 2020 10:01 PM PDT Welcome adventurer! Whether you're new on this quest or are towards the end of your journey there should be something below for you. Daily journal.
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| NSV: Walked 7 miles today without getting winded (and SV down to 182.5!!!) Posted: 30 Jun 2020 08:06 PM PDT It's been a long road to this point. A year ago I was over 265 pounds and could hardly handle a half mile walk without huffing and puffing, but today did 7 miles (with a nearly 400 foot elevation differential!) and definitely felt it, but wasn't winded and felt like I could still keep going!!! CICO and IF have been my go-to tools so far, along with doctor monitored extreme caloric deficit for the initial part of my weight loss (extreme drop was needed due to imminent liver failure) Now I'm running about 1400-1600 calories per day, and walking on average 4 miles per day, switching out walking for swimming on days where my knees act up (congenital knee deformity means if I'm standing or walking I have to wear braces and often walk with a cane - definitely made getting off my ass in the beginning a hell of a lot harder) Next big step once I get down to 170ish will be ramping up protein intake again (already casually increasing protein to get used to it) and pushing the swim workouts to more workout focused as opposed to just moving. Tentative goal is to be burning off the last of the skinny fat by late september and building solid muscle that I can maintain to help keep the fat down. TLDR: Between CICO and IF, I went from a couch potato with imminent liver failure to a much lighter dude who can walk 7 miles straight! [link] [comments] |
| Gained 18lbs, then lost 25lbs during quarantine! Now onto losing another 25lbs! Posted: 30 Jun 2020 04:57 AM PDT 22/M/173cms SW: 195 CW: 170 GW: 145 Progress chart March 15, our college announced one week off since the pandemic had just reached our country. A week later an official nation-wide lockdown was announced. Considering the possibility of this nationwide lockdown I already came back home when the first week off was announced by our college. 1.5months of unhealthy eating, drinking lots of milk with sugar and chocolate powder with cookies and snacks twice a day apart from the usual meals....I weighed 195lbs on 2nd May. Almost 20lbs in 6 weeks. I got so disappointed because I was afraid I'd gain another 20 pounds in another 6 weeks if I continue like this. I began on May 3 with CICO, IF and some bodyweight resistance training for the first 6 weeks..I got super lazy after 6 weeks and resorted only to CICO and IF. (Doing squats before bed really helped with the sleep though) Calories In: never more than 1400/day. All these calories are overestimated. For counting calories, I add up the calories from each raw material used in its preparation. I always overcount calories from oil since it keeps me from overeating. I'd say I overestimate ~200kcal everyday but that's okay because there are days when I eat 1450 calories and I don't end up feeling bad knowing I had counted for this in advance. Calories out : zero excersise, so almost none. IF 16:8 to 17:7 TDEE : around 2000kcal Changes made in diet: 1) No milk products (dropped nearly 500kcal because I was consuming around 500mL of milk everyday with sugar and chocolate) 2) No sugar at all 3) Using very little oil in food preparation 4)Dropped breakfast 5)Cut portions 6) No more snacks, only a Kiwi/Orange/Apple in evening Liquid Calories are the worst and you should always avoid them! My only stress right now is my University may keep exams soon and I may have to travel back to college and the hostel life, I hope I don't end up ruining the diet. Also, I'd like to thank this sub so much for the motivation! I've been trying to lose weight for many years now, never going below 175lbs. I owe all of it to this sub and the knowledge I gained here on how to loseit! Edit: Thank you so much for all the upvotes! This is my first post in this sub and I feel overwhelmed with the response! Great motivation to reach my goal weight! [link] [comments] |
| 6 weeks of CICO, 1 week of IF. I finally have hope. Posted: 30 Jun 2020 07:22 PM PDT It all started when my best friend asked me if I wanted to join her in a weight loss challenge starting May 18th. I accepted and figured I'd have a chance to win some money and lose a few pounds, so, why not? Before the challenge, I had already started to make very small changes to my diet. Drinking half a bottle of soda instead of the whole bottle, ordering an entree and a drink instead of adding all the sides at the drive thru, etc. Once the challenge started, I did a lazy CICO. Just kept a running overall count in my head. After the first 4 pounds, I was super motivated. I started working out about 2 weeks ago. If I had started working out earlier I'm sure I would have lost more weight but I'm still extremely happy with my 7 pound weight loss so far. The challenge ended a few days ago. I gave myself a year to lose all the weight (50lbs total), and start to recomp. I actually feel like I'll have my confidence back one day. I can't wait to trim off all the excess fat and reveal a body that I used to love. I can't wait to look good in everything again. I can't wait to get on the beach a year from now in a bikini and show off what I've been working so hard to achieve. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 Jun 2020 03:46 PM PDT You know, the sub progresspics and loseit really helped me out during my journey of losing weight. Back in early 2018, I was terribly depressed and turned to food for comfort. I gained ALOT of weight in just a few months and was 200lbs at 5'5(f). Seeing that I went over to the 200s on the scale really snapped me out of it and I worked my ASS off to be where I am now. (135lbs) It wasn't an easy journey. I was HARSH on myself. In the beginning, I ate 1200 cal and I worked out 2 hrs every single day for a while. I was obssessed with losing weight to the point where it was NOT healthy. I wish I didn't push myself too hard and went at a reasonable pace. Gaining weight rapidly and losing it just as fast left me with loose skin. Do I regret losing the weight? No. I feel healthier and I am proud of myself(at times when my body dysmorphia isnt kicking my ass) I've been maintaining for almost year and a half and I can say my lifestyle took a complete 180 for the good. My loose skin isn't that bad. I lost alot of volume in the breast so its kind of looking a bit sad now. Also the loose skin on my stomach isn't extreme. I've been working out for months and months to gain muscle. I became obsessed with the hope of "fixing" myself and lifted 2 hrs every single day. However, no amount of lifting would help my skin. I would never be able to fully see the outcome of my hard work. Because my efforts seemed useless I haven't been working out lately. It's very discouraging. There will always be the little pouch on my stomach, my boobs always deflated and hanging. I am self concious to the point where I don't want to take my shirt off during intimate times. My partner loves me for who I am but I can't seem to get over my loose skin. The extra skin becomes more prominent and hangs when I'm bent over, when I'm sitting down. I feel unattractive and it's affecting my sex life and my mental health. I've been wanting this surgery for a while. I finally have the funds and the time to do it. Is it wise to spend this much money during hard times like this? No. But when will I find the chance to go through this surgery between college/work/flunctuating economy? A family member expressed their disappointment in my choice to go through with this procedure when our current family situation is turbulent. They expressed very valid points that I could get this surgery maybe few years later when the situation is more stable. I'm now just doubting myself and very scared of the complications that might come with the surgery. I don't want to suffer more years of being unhappy with my body. I want to feel attractive and enjoy my early 20s like everyone else. I guess the reason I posted this is to talk to someone with similar issues (having loose skin) or get reassurance and advice from people that HAVE gone through with the surgery. It always helps to get input from others because I can get stuck in my negative headspace. [link] [comments] |
| Uplifting thought: Weight loss is not the point of weight loss. Posted: 30 Jun 2020 06:55 AM PDT I think sometimes we forget that losing weight is not a goal in itself. The goal is to be the best version of ourselves, mentally and physically. Sometimes I used to get wrapped up in the idea that first I'd lose weight, which would require a lot of suffering, and then some day, that would enable me to be happy and healthy. Thinking like that made losing weight seem like an interminable struggle - who can put off happiness that long? But the truth is, I think weight loss is easier when you *are* happy. You don't have to be thin to have a joyous spirit, and your health gets better every day that you eat well. So, you can have both of those things right now, as you are. In some ways, you're already there. And every day you continue on your journey will just bring you more health and more happiness. Big hugs. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 Jun 2020 11:48 AM PDT As amazing and inspiring as it is to see stories about people who have managed to lose hundreds of pounds, it always makes me feel a bit diminished about my little numbers. That being said, I thought I would share my (comparatively) small accomplishment. :) Losing weight has always been harder for me because I'm a short gal who isn't intensely active --> It took about 2 months (5'2, SW: 118 pounds) of shedding some unhealthy quarantine habits, going on long walks, and tracking my food intake, but I did it! I know my goal was just to be a bit healthier and shed a few pounds, but I'm trying not to make myself feel lesser because of it. On the other hand, I hope that my post doesn't make anybody else feel lesser. Thanks for being an overall supportive group and making me feel a little less alone in my journey! -Sincerely, a little lurker. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 Jun 2020 04:07 PM PDT [93.9kg 1.78 M 40] Hi all! Back at the turn of the year I posted this: https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/egqtvd/starting_and_this_time_its_for_real/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) My initial goal was to get from 135kg to under 100kg. I achieved this a few weeks ago and now I'm onto the next goal, right now I'm looking at 83kg.... let's see. So, how did I get where I am now and did I stick to my initial plan? When I started I planned to use CICO plus exercise. That is exactly what I've done and it works. It just works. If you're honest with your tracking, maintain a deficit and add in a little exercise you can do it! Key points:
A big run means I'm happier tucking into a big or carby meal that day. It also helps you start to think about food as fuel... which also helps with maintaining a deficit. Those are the big things that have contributed to my weight loss this far. —— Here's just some more notes: It's not 'hard' per se, it just takes control. You need to really want to lose. You need to want to lose more than you want that extra burger or that glass of wine. In my experience, losing weight is all about a change in attitude to food. If you really, really want it, just try to keep that front of mind at all times. That desire can drive you to maintain the deficit. Lockdown helped a lot. I am able to spend time on exercise and cooking healthily. I will make more time for these things from now on, even after the pandemic restrictions are over. Things go up and down from a mental health point of view. At times I've been really proud of myself, at times disgusted. Starting from a big weight means you can lose consistently and heavily for 6 months and still be a fatty.... that's a hard pill to swallow. Whilst it's lovely hearing friends and family comment on your weight loss, objectively I'm still overweight and have plenty still to lose and that's tough. This is why I adjusted my goal as soon as I was approaching the 100kg. I refuse to let up and will continue down to my next goal weight and then focus on getting fitter, without losing or maybe even gaining some weight back in muscle. So that's it! I love the supportive nature of this sub. Everyone posting on here is making a difference to folks they will never meet, and it's glorious! You all helped me and I hope this helps someone out there! Any questions, please ask! TLDR - 6 months in, 41kg down, more to go. YOU CAN DO IT!! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 Jun 2020 09:13 PM PDT I had a very bad week. But I refuse to give up. Every kick in the ass is a step forward. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 Jun 2020 04:40 PM PDT F56 5'7", SW 279, CW 190, GW 160 So, I've just returned from a three week vacation to my hometown where I knew there were going to be so many things I would want to eat that I couldn't get normally. I was counseled to take a diet holiday, which I was very skeptical about doing. I didn't want to cheat. I had a goal, and I wanted to stick to it! I didn't want to "fall off the wagon." The counselor convinced me that taking a diet holiday wasn't the end of my progress. This process of losing weight is not something I'm going to do for awhile and give up once I reach my goal. It's ok to take a break. I did it. I tried to eat normally for breakfast and lunch, then went out with friends to dinner most nights. I had my favorite homemade banana pudding for dessert on my birthday. I had Blue Bell Ice Cream many many times over the three weeks. Kolaches and Texmex and Fuzzy's Pizza were also on the menu - haha, I bet everyone knows where I went now! Now I'm back, and I was very reticent to get on the scale! My counselor did tell me to wait a few days after returning before getting back on the scale because of water retention from the flight. I flew back on Saturday and weighed in on Monday. What would the damage be??? +5 pounds. That's it!!! After eating everything I've been wanting to eat for so long, the damage was 5 pounds. Now I'm back on my diet without any regrets or cravings. I'm so glad I took my counselor's advice and just relaxed and had fun. I started this process on 9/27/19. It's been a long haul, and I've still got a ways to go. Sometimes you get so focused on getting to your goal that you forget to live a little in the interim. Good luck to all my fellow losers! Take a diet holiday this summer. [link] [comments] |
| Been doing CICO for just over a week and it's already changed my life. Posted: 30 Jun 2020 02:15 PM PDT I posted here 9 days ago and the response, acceptance and advice from this community were overwhelming. I always really resisted calorie counting because I didn't want to feel limited and counting/weighing everything I ate sounded like my own personal hell. After my initial post, I knew my TDEE and started counting in a rough, informal sort of way. It's been so incredible how free I feel and the weight has already started on a downward trend. Today I had a horrible migraine and apart from getting up for a very light lunch, spent all day in bed. I'm now feeling much better but I still have the migraine hangover (those of you who suffer from these will know exactly what I mean). When I feel like this something that really helps me feel more stable is a big meal, something with lots of sugar, salt and fat. Essentially, my partner bought me a big mac. If I hadn't been doing CICO, I would be feeling SO guilty right now. I'd feel gross and unhealthy and like I'd done something shameful. But you know what? After that unhealthy meal, I'm STILL under my maintenance calories, even for a totally sedentary day. I know that McDonald's isn't healthy and I shall not be making a habit of it, my usual foods are much more nutritionally balanced. But right now I feel so FREE. If I want to eat something unhealthy occasionally, I CAN, I just have to make sure everything still balances out. I have tried to 'get healthy' so many times over the years, but my health condition has always made it really hard. I never ever thought it could be THIS simple. I'm so so thankful to this community for helping me see the light at the end of the tunnel and showing me that I can lose weight without sacrificing my mental or physical health. I'm proud to say that this time, it really is different. I'm in it for the long haul. I know I CAN do this. [link] [comments] |
| Down over 40 pounds and almost done. Posted: 30 Jun 2020 06:40 PM PDT I started my weight loss journey in March. Quarantine was just beginning and I was bored. For reference I'm an 18 year old male currently 5'11.5 and started at 239lbs. It's been an interesting few months but I've stayed committed. I currently weigh 195.6lbs and I'm proud of where I am. My doctor said at my height I should weigh around 190, so that's my goal. I started by doing a mix of Virtual Reality workouts and it was awesome, but my headset broke a few weeks ago, (I've since gotten a replacement) but I've moved on to more traditional workouts and mainly weight training. I mainly relied on exercise for weight loss but I also cut out soda completely, strictly water and the occasional protein shake, and I'm eating the best I ever have. I probably could be eating more, but I'm not sure. My weight is dropping daily and I'm happy with it, but I still don't really see any results. I have a few veins on my neck that pop out and I can see my collarbone more, but I have a belly still and I'm at a loss of what to do. Some shirts have started fitting more and I'm down a pant size so something is working. I recently bought a "smart" scale, and I can see my weight along with other things on an app. Somehow my muscle mass is dropping daily too. As I come on my goal, I'm looking for advice on maintaining weight and continuing to lose belly fat. [link] [comments] |
| 30 Day Accountability Challenge - July Sign Ups Posted: 30 Jun 2020 05:37 PM PDT Hello lovely losers & fluffy monsters, A new month & new Daily Accountability Challenge! For the newbies to the sub reddit, please start here, so much good info! https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/wiki/quick_start_guide https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/wiki/faq And hey, maybe it's not a bad idea to review them anyway to you returning conquerors. I do occasionally to remind myself of the basics. Here's what we do in the DAC my friends! This is the sign up post to outline your goals, weight loss, self care, creative, whatever keeps your motor going my friends. There will be a daily update post for you to chime in about how day whatever is going! At the end of the month, there is a wrap up post to reflect on the progress you made or didn't make & what you learned. Learning is progress my friends! We try to foster a supportive, caring place to discuss the actual day to day of deficits & counting & caring so much about how we fuel our bodies & lives. So be kind, interact if you like & hopefully you feel supported by the internet version of a push up bra! Leading by example, here I go! Weight by end of month (199 lbs, preferably trend weight): Maintenance practice. Just want to reliably see a weigh in starting with 1. I'll spare you the longer explanation but after 185 pounds lost, my body, brain & soul need a little slack. I hope you don't mind your fearless leader taking some time to practice maintenance. Stay within calorie range (1700 ish): Maintenance practice. There are many reasons for this but just trust me when I say everyone needs a little slack sometimes & if a more attainable goal means a continuation of progress, fucking do it. Exercise 5 days a week: I'm pretty good at this but I always want higher intensity & more strength. X/X days. Self-care time (journaling, working on love journals, beauty treatments, drawing X/X days): I'm okay at this. I want to be journaling more in the month ahead & making sure I get the alone/recovery time I need. Try a new recipe once a week: Always looking for new stuff to try! X/5 weeks. 50 pages of The Body Keeps the Score: Mental health is super important kids. 0/50 pages. No fast food or candy from the work dish: Nuff said. My personal slippery slope for bad choices lives here. Listen to my effing body: Trying to reconnect with kinesthetic awareness is a tough gig but very important. Be more mindful & express gratitude, avoid the hedonic treadmill: Important for keeping my head on right. Now your turn! Here's to a rocking July! [link] [comments] |
| 30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 30 June Wrap Ups! Posted: 30 Jun 2020 05:42 PM PDT Hello losers, We made it! Happy June y'all. I hope this month has been successful for every last one of you beautiful souls. Here's July's sign up post: And now, onto my bidness. Weight by end of month (200 lbs, preferably trend weight): 204.5, 201.5 trend weight. Down three pounds & I have seen onederland. I want to stay there now. I will kids. Stay within calorie range (1500 ish): It was a tough month & I always want better input but I'm still headed in the right direction. Exercise 5 days a week: Nailed it. Would like more higher intensity & strength stuff. 26/30 days. Self-care time (journaling, working on love journals, beauty treatments, drawing 0/30 days): Did okay here, it's a tough gig when I'm not really feeling going out for beauty or other kind of external self care. I need to be journaling more. Try a new recipe once a week: Curried chickpeas from dry beans, chickpea flour crepes (I helped, it counts), new recipe breakfast burritos, red sauce from semi scratch (canned tomatoes) & black-eyed pea soup so far. 5/5 weeks. Boom, nailed it. 50 pages of The Body Keeps the Score: Whiffed it. Sometimes it just isn't the right time for this kind of self repair & that's also okay. 0/50 pages. No fast food or candy from the work dish: Slippery slope kids. Had some not fabulous days. I'll keep striving for better. Listen to my effing body: Body says weeeee. And also feed me, water me & put me to bed. Be more mindful & express gratitude, avoid the hedonic treadmill: Being mindful is always a win in my book kids. I could use some more time spent meditating. How about you all? How did your goals go? [link] [comments] |
| Started 3 Weeks Ago - 20 Years of Waiting Posted: 01 Jul 2020 12:04 AM PDT Hi :) I wanted to share with a group of folks that I've been so inspired by, and know that I'll be supported and not judged. I grew up with my grandparents until I was 5, and then came to live with my parents. I ended up gaining almost 30 pounds when I was 6 years old from school lunches - no joke. My parents went from no kids (I was raised by my grandparents) to a 6 year old who didn't speak English and was spoiled rotten, and a newborn baby as well. I spent the entire year eating school lunches, playing by myself in the house with no physical activity, and a massive interest in processed American food. I remember eating nonstop because I went from two doting grandparents with a massive network of aunts and uncles, to two overworked employed parents and a new baby brother. It didn't help that both of my parents had massive issues with food. My mother is the worst binge eater and starvation artist ever, and frequently used food as bribes and punishment. We were given the amount of food that she felt was necessary - and it was all based on her whims. I'm 26 now and she still does that...she'll go on these weird hinges where she'll eat a massive bag of chips for dinner and won't eat for a week, or she'll cook very healthy and balanced. My dad grew up literally in poverty and starved, and has given himself multiple health issues and diseases from his overeating and nutritional issues over the years. When he moved from China to the U.S., he landed in the hospital due to overeating. The snarky comments only served to discourage. I'm not sure if anyone else has Asian parents, but they're not exactly...kind. The biggest thing to a lot of them is "saving face", so when you're 9 and your friend calls you "Fatso" because it's funny, it's not the best thing when your mom is embarrassed for you and decide that changing your name to "Fatso" is the most appropriate encouragement for weight loss. So...it's been a journey. At my heaviest the last few years, I was at 255. Things have always been weird for me - my brother, who is an avid runner and very in shape, always said that it didn't seem like I ate enough calories to be at the weight that I was at. However, the last few weeks have taught me so much. One boba tea is 450 calories. A sandwich isn't a sandwich if you put tons of random crap on it. Those crackers and cheese and salami plates have so much sodium and fat. I've been averaging about 1600-1800 calories a day and tracking my macros. I did some playing around and stuck in my usual diets, and there are days when I'll eat under the calorie count, but drink a TON. Or I'll go a whole day with no protein. Or no water. It was BAD. I'm also making sure I hit 12,000 steps or more per day, and got a cute light purple Fitbit. I'm 26 and it's time to really get healthy. Looking forward to sharing this journey! I've mended my relationship a LOT with my mother as an adult, and she's a big advocate for me now. It's funny, she's interested in helping me cook healthy Chinese recipes while insulting the KPop diets I tried, and it's been nice connecting with her. Even as she eats an entire gallon of ice cream while I scramble egg whites. SW: 255 Two weeks ago: 244.6 CW: 236.4 GW: 150 I'm currently at 236.4, which is the lightest I've been since HIGH SCHOOL. I'm not an emotional person at all - my friend calls me an icy snake, but I cried when I saw that 236.4. Since 11th grade, I haven't gone below 240. But the scale was at 236.8. [link] [comments] |
| 6 Month Weight Loss Progress: Hit my target weight and then some after losing 40 lbs Posted: 30 Jun 2020 05:08 PM PDT 33/M/5'8" SW: 190 GW: 155 CW: 149 In December 2019, I was the heaviest I've ever weighed in my life. For my height and body type, my BMI was pushing close to obesity levels. I exercised infrequently and I coped with stress from my job by justifying to myself that I could eat whatever I wanted. Both my health and my self-esteem were at all time lows. On a Christmas holiday with my family, my Dad challenged us all to a 6 month bet to hit a target weight of our choosing. For those that hit their target weight by the end of June, their plane ticket would be paid for on our next family vacation by the rest who didn't reach their target weight. Financial motivation is a strong motivator for me, so I set an aggressive goal of 155lbs, when I was 190lbs at the time. There've been many times where I've challenged myself to lose weight and fail over the past few years, but having my family joining on the ride gave me an extra bit of motivation to follow through. In 5 months time, I'm happy to report that I hit my target weight of 155 and I continued to lose weight at a more gradual pace until I reached my current weight of 149 lbs on the last day of June. Here's how I did it: 1) Using a calorie-tracking app
2) Eating at a Calorie Deficit: That's it!
3) Intermittent Fasting and changing my eating schedule
4) Cutting all liquid calories (including alcohol)
5) Consistent Cardio Schedule
6) Creating systems of accountability
It's been an incredible journey that was focused on losing weight in an enjoyable way. I've felt better than I have in years and I'm possibly in the best shape of my life at the age of 33. I hope this information will be useful for anyone else who's looking for motivation to lose weight. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 01 Jul 2020 01:21 AM PDT Hi everyone! Sorry for formatting I'm on a phone. So I decided to get serious about losing weight at the start of March however mentally it took me two months to get my head around it and figure out what worked for me. I wanted this to be a true lifestyle change and a way I would live forever so tried to make it as sustainable as possible. I started at 203 lb and I'm only 5 ft 2 so not very tall to be carrying that amount of weight. I started calorie counting and within 7 weeks I had lost 9 lb which I'm so happy with. Alongside that I've also started the C25K which I think has done wonders for changing my shape. Now for the last two weeks despite feeling great and eating well I've gotten into the trap of feeling disappointed when I step on the scale. I weigh everyday as I decided I wanted to see all of the ups and downs. However that doesn't really work when the ups make you feel worse. I also found that I then started messing with my food. So I would start cutting down more or eating this instead of that to bring the scale down but minute fractions! I realised the scale was taking precedence over how I felt. Today is the first day I'm not weighing in daily and it feels freeing. I'm just going to weigh in enough to keep me accountable. I'm going to really focus on nutrition and truly make this the slow life changing process it needs to be. Sorry for the long post! [link] [comments] |
| Accountability post-binge post Posted: 30 Jun 2020 07:01 PM PDT I binged! Randomly. In the afternoon. On things that are not even that delicious (raw pepitas and dark chocolate chips, lentils, roasted cauliflower, what the heck brain/body??). And it made me feel (still feel) bloated, gassy, stuffed so full up it's hard to breath (thanks to all of that fiber!!). But I can't mess this up. Only way I can is if I give up now, or tomorrow, use this as my excuse. I already went for my (extremely uncomfortable, bloated, gassy) run tonight. I'm drinking my water and trying to settle my stomach with green tea. It's funny though, in the past when I'd binge like this, it wouldn't feel so bad. It seemed more normal. This time, uhhhh, I hate it. Lesson learned. Onward. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 Jun 2020 10:41 PM PDT I was realy strugeling, was on the same weight for over a month 87,5kg. Losing 100 grams, then gaining it back the next day. I knew i was eating about right. Not every day was 500 kcal below my tdee, but no days were above my tdee either. Some also were below tdee. Eating around 1900 a day Last week the scale finaly started to give. Lost 2,5kg since then. So right on track for my 400-500 grams a week. :-) if i count the month oFf no weight loss. So, i'm telling you, no matter how hard it is, without seeing results, just keep doing what is right for you. The results will come. M178cm From 107,5 to 85. Current goal at 75. [link] [comments] |
| I’ve mastered taking control of my hunger, but now I’m not eating enough. Help! Posted: 30 Jun 2020 09:52 PM PDT I know how important it is to still eat enough, eating enough calories to thank your body for the strenuous weight-loss you are going to put through it. Ideally, I wanna eat 1200-1400 calories a day, but recently I started trying out intermittent fasting. (To see how my body reacts to different weight-loss techniques.) and for the past 3 days, my calorie intake has been 600-800 and that IS NOT GOOD. But the problem is, I can't eat anymore. After dinner (which ends at 7) I feel STUFFED. I do still try to pack in calories (I.e a chocolate bar after dinner) but I still can't seem to eat enough. I've taught myself rules of hunger, (hunger is not an emergency, you don't have to eat when it is "time", don't settle for bad food its just extra calories, etc.) but I can't seem to eat. High-calorie foods don't really seem enticing to me but I still do want to hit my calorie goal every day. I don't want to stop intermittent fasting because it does allow me to feel better but I want to add on calories. I'm kind of answering my own question in this rant and I know all I can do is just eat more but damn. I've never had this problem, eating too little. seems very odd. I'm used to eating over my calorie maintenance and finally since I've taken control of hunger and my body I cant eat enough? huh [link] [comments] |
| Road to losing 25lbs and body fat. Posted: 30 Jun 2020 04:08 PM PDT Hey guys, I'm new to this subreddit and I'm looking for advice. Here's some basic information about me: I'm 21 years old, my height is 5'6 inches, I weigh 177lbs, my BMI is 28.8, my BMR is 1823 and finally my body fat percentage is 16.2%. My "ideal" body that I want to get to is slim but muscular and toned. I started working out 6 days a week while maintaining a decent low calorie diet (I cheat on weekends though). However I'm still a little overwhelmed by all the information provided on the internet and YouTube videos relating to excercise/weight loss. So I'm looking for direct advice on how to get my ideal body. I want to start off by asking a couple questions: What exactly is my body type? Endomorph? Mesomorph? Ectomorph? Is there a specific excercise I should be doing to tone my body type? What excercise is it? What foods you'd recommend me to eat? http://imgur.com/a/pFtx092 [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 01 Jul 2020 01:10 AM PDT Just wanting to share this somewhere and maybe it will even be useful to someone. I am 31 F, 174 cm tall and my highest weight was about 78.5 kg - ie 5'85 and 173 lbs in the US units I think. I lost 7 kg since the beginning of this spring. This is my second merry go round but I feel like I am doing more sustainable changes this time. I lost down to 75 kg without any extra effort, just by returning to my natural eating window of 12-9 pm, eating about 1600-1900 calls per day, and adding yoga stretches and longer walks into my days. Then I started experimenting with cutting calories more and added a new exercise regime (basically a beginner HIIT program) and a bit of cardio (can't do much due to my back issues). That's when my mind went a bit crazy, I plateaued a little, I was feeling like I was at this forever (while in reality, it has been three weeks), I didn't see any results and was a bit tired from the changes I made and struggled to find the right balance for me. Now I feel like I've found my groove. I've established myself at 1400-1600kcal on a regular day, but if I feel like I need it, I just go up to 1900 on some days and even 2000-2200 if there's a party or birthday once every few weeks. Some other days I cut down to 1200 kcal. I haven't discovered yet why on some days I feel comfortable with so vastly different levels of kcal. I continue with my exercise program (which is mild by objective standards but challenging enough for me) and take long walks on free days (sometimes I half walk and half jog). I am losing roughly 1.5 kg per month which is a bit slow, but on the other hand, I feel very comfortable, not exhausted, not starved, not deprived. Right now I am 71.5 kg (158 pounds?), lost about 4-5 cm around the waist, around 1-2 cm from other measures. The hardest to go is the belly, I think I only have hardly -1 cm left there. My goal is at least 68kg, and ideally 65-66 kg before my wedding next April. I think that's manageable. And even if not, I already look better and feel than I did, so no effort was in vain :) [link] [comments] |
| [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: Juli 1st, 2020 Posted: 30 Jun 2020 10:33 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. For all new people that have joined this month, at the end of the month we do a roundup of what happened. we'll also talk about our goals for Juli. How was your June? You're free to structure this however you want, but think about the following topics:
Today is also goal-setting day for Juli! If you're new, every first day of the month we think about small goals we want to achieve this month. They can be weight goals, exercise goals, or anything really... An important aspect is that they are SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time based...
Thank you for keeping this thread alive and kicking in these interesting times! [link] [comments] |
| I'm writing this for accountability and to get back into the weight loss mindset! Posted: 01 Jul 2020 02:12 AM PDT Good morning everyone, You don't have to read this as it's more of a vent for myself, but today is the day! Over the past few months, I've been trying to get back onto the health cycle and get back down to my happiest weight (24F, 160cm, SW: 132lbs GW: 122lbs). I just cannot get into the mindset I had before! I was so focussed and enjoyed eating better and eating less, but it's just not happening at the moment. Not sure whether it's down to lockdown at least partially, but I'm sick of it! I got an Apple watch yesterday and so am holding myself more accountable for my exercise and steps. I'm going to start using My Fitness Pal again, but properly this time: everything logged, no cheating. I'm going to stop picking at little bits of food when I'm prepping dinner and between meals. I can't run at the moment as I had a bad sprain 3 weeks ago which is really getting me down, but I'm going to up my cycling instead and go as many mornings as possible. I am not going to eat when I am bored. This is a post to mark the fact that I am serious about this weight loss now. I'm bored of faffing around! This is it! It's out there, in public, for all of you to see. I am holding myself responsible for my health and my weight. Good luck everyone and keep up the amazing work. [link] [comments] |
| Looking for motivation after quarentine Posted: 01 Jul 2020 02:09 AM PDT Hello reddit! I am 170 cm and around 65 kg. Before quarantine I was full motivated to lose weight, I lose around 20 kg in 8 months (which I gained due to Risperidona). I excersise everyday and I eat very healthy around 1500 calories per day. Now during quarantine I have had a very emotional crisis which put me back on antipsychotics (Risperidone) and despite eating 1500 calories per day I started to gain weight again, I would say I gained 5 kgs in total due to a pretty sedentary life. Now I am pretty unmotivated to work out and my diet is pretty bad, I am eating only 700 calories per day (But I still can't lose weight)-Very unhealthy I know. I did it because I was afraid of gaining more weight-. I would like to find some motivation to go back to sports. Can anyone give me some tips to regain my motivation. Does anyone know why I am not losing weight despite eating only 700 calories? Thank you very much. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 30 Jun 2020 06:57 PM PDT It's been many many years and many many attempts to lose weight. I'm 30 years old and have been obese for half my life. I've always known I was big but now I'm realizing that I can't be the big guy anymore. Even being over 340lbs I was pretty much in "shape" and by that I mean I can do sports like playing baseball, basketball and flag football. I always told myself and my doctors I'm the healthiest fat person you'll ever meet lol honestly I have to have some humor. Regardless, it's time. I need to start now to save my life and be around for my friends and family. I was a smokeless tobacco user for 10 years and I'm happy to say I'm now 7 months tobacco free and I also gave up all energy drinks the same day as the tobacco. Giving up tobacco was brutal the first month and I survived that. It's the weight loss mindset now! I downloaded an app for my phone called MyNetDiary to track all my calorie intake as well as water. I plan on working out 5 days a week for 75-90mins to start out with. I downloaded 2 workout apps on my phone as well and plan to utilize my treadmill, medicine balls, slam balls and kettle bells. I don't have any free weights but do have a machine that I can do various weight lifting exercises. I'm new to posting here, long time reader and I'm proud to see how the post of many people here and there journey they have taken along with the results they have gotten. You all are doing great and inspired me to believe that I can do this. My SW is 350lbs and my first target GW is 300lbs and I'm striving to hit 240lbs. Good luck to all and there continued weight loss journey! [link] [comments] |
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