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    July 24, 2020

    Weight loss: To whom it may concern

    To whom it may concern

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 07:18 PM PDT

    I'm writing this as a gentle reminder to myself and anyone else who may need it on this journey:

    Stop obsessing over what you see in the mirror. Stop obsessing over the numbers on the scale and on the measuring tape.

    Stop thinking that just because you aren't seeing instant results that this new healthy lifestyle isn't worth doing. Doing things that will ultimately kill you is what's really not worth doing. It's not just about not feeling attractive. It's about not being able to walk up stairs or play ball with your kids.

    Just sitting around eating junk food is how you got here. You will not get to this new goal by doing the same thing. Results = accumulation of actions

    Focus on switching your mind to wanting to eat better and be more active. Research why these things are important so that you will be more mindful with how you treat your body. Make small changes to your diet. Drink more water. Cook your own meals. Add vegetables to your meals. Start simple workout videos at home.

    Speak kindly to yourself. Don't be your own bully.

    Do it for you or you'll never want to stick with it.

    Remember why you started. Remind yourself why you can't quit. Think "How bad do I want to change?" Then Prove it. Xoxo

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    Recent influx of teens: How we as a community can promote SAFE weight loss (TEENS please read!)

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 02:38 AM PDT

    I have been noticing with quarantine/lock-down situations that we have been seeing a higher number of teens (14-18) looking for weight loss help. As most of us are adults here, we know that teens require more calories as they're still growing than what an adult with similar stats would. I'd like to use this post as a starting point for us as a community to promote and encourage HEALTHY and SUSTAINABLE habits for these teens, without shutting them down, downvoting them or suggesting deficits that are only appropriate for adults.

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    I honestly have like 10 more of these posts, 16F, 15F, 17F, 17F, 18F, 14M, 15M, 16M, 14F, 14M, 17M. These posts are all from just the last few days. Whether we think these kids should be asking us for help or not, they are and for some of them, we're their only option. While medical advice is actively discouraged and against the rules of many health-related subs, there is no reason we can't provide these teens with some info and some support as we do for each other.

    Statistics on Teens and EDs

    For many of us, our weight problems also started in our early years and as teens, we are the most vulnerable. According to these statistics (sources on the page) binge-eating disorder will occur in "0.2% and 3.5% of females and 0.9% and 2.0% of males" (Stice E & Bohon C. (2012)) in adolescence at a 40/60% split (Westerberg, D. P., & Waitz, M. (2013)). Furthermore, "Three out of ten individuals looking for weight loss treatments show signs of BED" (Westerberg, D. P., & Waitz, M. (2013). In a different study, it was found that "Males represent 25% of individuals with anorexia nervosa, and they are at a higher risk of dying, in part because they are often diagnosed later since many people assume males don't have eating disorders" (Mond, J.M., Mitchison, D., & Hay, P. (2014)).

    I am not saying all these posters have eating disorders. But in an additional study, it was found that "in a large study of 14– and 15-year-olds, dieting was the most important predictor of a developing eating disorder" (Golden, N. H., Schneider, M., & Wood, C. (2016)). There are some more horrible statistics there under the Dieting subheading, but what I am saying here is that these teens are coming to us for help and they are vulnerable, so our advice should be considerate of this.

    Yes, They Should See A Doctor/GP

    We are not medical professionals, and offering dietary advice to impressionable or at-risk teens is not what this sub is for, nor are almost any of us qualified to do. So yes, our first question or comment should ask "Do you have access to a doctor/GP, and will your parents take you?". Follow-up questions can include suggesting gym teachers, coaches, school counsellors or trusted teachers or other adults.

    However, as an Australian I often need to remind myself that a majority of people on Reddit are American, and therefore the answer isn't always as simple as "go to the doctor". Many of these teens may be embarrassed and haven't spoken to their families about their concerns; many of them can't afford to go at all; many of them have parents who won't take them or will give them their own advice instead. Instead, they've reached out to us.

    Meanwhile, a massive amount of the posts I've referenced often speak about other issues such as bullying at home or school and depression or other mental illnesses. In all cases where this is mentioned, seeing a doctor or trusted adult should be priority no. 1. In the meantime, there are other pieces of information we can provide to support these posters.

    "We Need Your Stats" & Teen BMI Calculator

    "Even among clearly non-overweight girls, over 1/3 report dieting." - Source - Wertheim, E., Paxton, S., &Blaney, S. (2009)

    Even for adults, the advice we give each other here is heavily dependent on height and weight. We often direct each other to the TDEE calculator, and say "eat 500 calories less than your maintenance". What's important (for everyone, not just teens) is to actually check whether they are obese, overweight or a normal weight. I have absolutely run a teenager's stats through a calculator and found they were a healthy weight or even underweight before on their posts asking for weight loss help. For these teens, the below caloric minimums could be helpful as well, to make sure they are eating enough. Additionally, we can recommend any number of the wonderful fitness subs out there to encourage them to move more, but they need no further help from us if they are at a healthy weight.

    The Baylor College of Medicine - Children's Nutrition Research Center provides this BMI calculator for children and teens. We should all have this link in our back pockets to provide to teens, as it is designed especially for them.

    With this info, our next question can be "Can you put your info into this calculator and tell us whether it says you are obese, overweight or a healthy weight?".

    [EDIT] - A dietician in the comments has explained that BMI categories are mostly suitable for adults 20+, and that they should be used in combination with a growth chart. They also recommended that a dietician with pediatric experience is more suitable than a doctor in many cases. I found these growth charts for 2-18yo, male and female, with BMI/height and weight for age options.

    Teens Need More Calories Than Adults With The Same Stats

    "Because the teenage years are a time of rapid growth and development, teenagers require more calories to sustain and fuel this growth." - Motley Health

    I know that CICO is king. It's basic science and it works. But for teens, a focus on calorie-counting and "dieting" is linked to dangerous eating habits and self-esteem issues. Instead, it is recommended that adults "promote a balanced diet and exercise for fitness (not weight loss)" when speaking to teens about healthy eating.

    However, it would be impossible for a teenager to look at this sub and not see a lot of conversation about calorie-counting and deficits. Therefore, Motley Health recommend the following caloric guides for teens.

    I would only recommend directing them to these calorie graphs if they are already calorie-counting.

    [EDIT] I have had a lot of comments discussing the higher ranges of ages here, and I am inclined to agree that anyone 17+ would possibly benefit from a more standard approach of TDEE -500. Your mileage may vary, but I would recommend erring on the side of higher calories and slower weight loss.

    Caloric needs of Girls and Young Women

    Age/years Sedentary Low activity High activity
    12-13 1700 2000 2250
    14-16 1750 2100 2350
    17-18 1750 2100 2400

    Caloric needs of Boys and Young Men

    Age/years Sedentary Low activity High activity
    12-13 1900 2250 2600
    14-16 2300 2700 3100
    17-18 2450 2900 3300

    These caloric guides are further supported by similar numbers here at VeryWellFit, which cites Lifshitz F. 2008 and a health.gov Dietary Guidelines appendix.

    [EDIT] I have had a lot of comments that the calorie guides for boys/young men seem really high - I have posted the sources above but in this case, I would highly encourage seeking professional advice and not eating less than 1500 calories (as a minimum for a sedentary adult man).

    Considering the above research and the calorie guides here, our next question should be "How active are you?". Motley Health suggests the following definitions to go along with the above charts.

    • Sedentary means that you do nothing, just sit on a sofa watching television, and often eating.
    • Low activity is for people that walk a little every day, such as to and from school, as well as some occasional sports, such as compulsory physical education lessons.
    • High activity is for anyone that does regular exercise, such as daily running, working out with a sports team or training in the gym 2-3 times a week.

    With this information, we can combine our recommended 1lb/0.4kg a week loss with a deficit of 500 calories from these guides. Motley Health even states that a 1000 calorie deficit could be possible, but I am combining their recommendations with this sub's general philosophy.

    The Baylor College of Medicine - Children's Nutrition Research Center also provides this Healthy Eating Calculator for teens and children, which instead of outputting raw numbers takes the user through a guide of what their diet should look like based on their activity level. We can redirect teens to this calculator as we would an adult poster to the TDEE Calculator.

    Be Supportive

    Ultimately, these teens are often posting here as a result of feeling low or helpless. We are so much more than a 500 calorie deficit. We can talk to them about their habits outside of their weight, what foods they like, commiserate with difficult home or school situations because we've all been there. We don't need to be afraid that we will accidentally encourage something harmful if we use the tools and information at our disposal as a result of our own research and hard work.

    [EDIT] Some great additions in the comments - encourage patience! Weight loss is a long journey, and shortcuts are just not sustainable or healthy. Explain that it won't happen overnight, but that they are developing habits that will take them through the entire rest of their lives.

    TL;DR

    Questions to Ask Teen Posters

    • Do you have access to a doctor/GP, and will your parents take you? Follow-up questions can include suggesting gym teachers, coaches, school counsellors or trusted teachers or other adults.
    • Can you put your info into this calculator and tell us whether it says you are obese, overweight or a healthy weight?
    • How active are you? Examples of sedentary, low and high activity in the post under Teens Need More Calories subheading

    Tools To Give Them

    Further Reading

    Parents

    I have seen a ton of parents in the comments discussing navigating weight loss with their teens - PLEASE check this one out, as it has tons of other resources for parents!

    If any of you out there have any more resources or suggestions, put them here so our community can use it!

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    My sister told me she would be more impressed of my weight loss if I had a job

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 03:59 PM PDT

    I graduated college last year, and I used my graduation as a way to turn my life around. I had the resources to take some time off to work on myself, so I did. Since I graduated I put my 200% into my health.

    I started small, simple things like removing all liquid calories, drinking water only which I now do 2 gallons a day (give or take of the activities I done in the day), then started counting calories for a deficit (from 2800 all the way down to 1500-1300), started doing more activities as I got more comfortable (walking dog 10 minutes, which later turn to an hour, then speed walking, jogging, jumping rope, and now bike riding), I tried different methods to improve my weight loss such as IF, OMAD, Prolonged Fasting, etc. I started working out at home with a pair of adjustable dumbbells, 4 resistance bands and my own bodyweight.

    I never did any of the above all at once, I gradually started something as the previous became part of the norm.

    Now, I understand I am SUPER lucky to be in the position where I was able to give myself much needed time to basically change my life around, no kids / responsibilities etc and able to focus solely on myself.

    She has done this to me pretty much since I lost the first 40 or 50 pounds. Would give herself the excuse that I only did it because X and she cannot do it. Since the beginning I have TOLD HER I understand where she is coming from, but she does NOT HAVE TO LOOK AT ME FOR INSPIRATION.

    I have seen COUNTLESS of parents, people with X amount of responsibilities lose over 100 pounds on this sub and others. I literally show her posts of people similar to her base stats / circumstance which have given me plenty of encouragement to keep going.

    She knows I been applying to jobs left and right, but this covid19 thing isn't exactly doing me any favors.

    I get it, I had it easy but that doesn't diminish the effort I have put on myself to teach myself things I had seriously no idea before. I gained some much needed discipline and self control, and I know for a fact OTHERS have done as well with a crap ton of responsibilities.

    I think it doesn't matter if you lost 5 or 50 pounds, if your situation is worse than mine, I think we are all ultimately doing the best we can to be a better version of ourselves at the end of the day.

    Good luck

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    From one teen to all the others

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 10:14 PM PDT

    First of all, I'm no expert on anything. I'm 14. (F)

    It recently came to many people on this sub's attention that an increasing number of teens have been posting about wanting to lose weight. After seeing this post, I want to share what I'm doing.

    At my last physical the pediatrician said I was overweight, but it didn't really make any impact on me. I was at a small school with small classes, and I wasn't being bullied or judged for my weight. Sure, sometimes I felt insecure but mostly I was fine. Then came public high school. And while I'm lucky enough to have great friends and no bullying, I was suddenly aware that I was bigger than other girls. All the insecurity I hadn't had before kicked in. By March I was sick of feeling like the chubby girl in every class. So I researched weight loss and it seemed to me that CICO and IF were good tools that showed results. They were tried and true and straightforward. More important to me was that I could do them without anyone noticing. Then came Covid and my school shut down. This is great! I thought. I could lose weight at home and have a triumphant return. I started CICO and IF. I fell into a rhythm pretty quickly, and was feeling good for the first 2 weeks. But then I started feeling unsatisfied and craving junk foods. So I would eat those cookie or chips that I craved, and then feel guilty. One night I even thought about making myself throw up to get rid of the extra calories. That scared me. That was bulimia showing its ugly face on my doorstep, and I wasn't going to let that happen. I had a real WTH am I doing?? moment. I stopped CICO and IF a few weeks ago. As a teen I need to eat breakfast, why was I waiting until 1 pm to eat? Why was I counting and restricting calories when all I need to do is make healthier choices? So I made a change. I stopped counting calories and started eating more fruits and veggies, and less junk food. I'm actively making sure I'm staying hydrated, and I started eating breakfast. All these things have given me more motivation, more energy, and my bowel movements are healthier. Now I'm incorporating some exercise. I've started yoga and some Pilates using YouTube. And while the weight isn't just melting off every week, I feel healthy and good about myself. I realized that sometimes slow and steady is the way to go. Crash dieting won't help you, and some things just aren't healthy for growing teens. We have to practice good habits that will last.

    Before doing anything to lose weight talk to a physician and your parents or a trusted adult. Also check out this really informative post with some great links to articles and charts.

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    I get unmotivated then i say f*ck it im going to eat whatever I want *im young i need to enjoy food*. Then the next morning I feel bad then I get motivated again to workout. IT'S A CYCLE

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 09:00 PM PDT

    (i replied this and might aswell post it here to get more help) I'm turning 17 and my height is 4'11. i've dropped some weight during quarantine (52-48kg) but I can't seem to lose some more pounds to reach my goal weight. idk if i've plateaued already or what. i get unmotivated most of the time now (maybe because of overtraining without any visible results and scale changes) and i completely lack willpower when it comes to avoiding food ( i end up doing a small binge after 2-3 days of eating clean). You see after eating clean and doing hardcore exercises for a while, i feel unmotivated and "reward" myself with one unhealthy food which triggers me to small binge and then after eating so much food i get motivated again because i need to burn all those i've consumed. I already tried many home workouts from different youtubers like Chloe ting (her workouts are alright esp if you're a beginner. it gets hard sometimes but i only get minimal results) Pamela reif (I love her. my first time trying her ab workout was a near-death experience for me lol. her workouts are hardcore. i think i lost some weight after doing her workouts for a month along with clean eating and some unavoidable late night binge (my total calorie intake [for the whole day] when i do late night binges dont exceed to 2600 Calories. I only consume 900-1200 Calories w/o binge). I've also tried Alexis ren, blogilates, HASfit, some of Madfit, bailey brown (i love her workouts i dont know if it worked for me but she's totally fun and her workouts are very short but you really feel the burn.) Now i'm trying to do Natacha's (I LOVE HER SO MUCH) and next week i wanna start doing lilly sabri's. I just really want to share what's going on with me coz i dont have anyone to share this with. I'm currently 48kg and my weight goal is 42kg, my lowest is 46kg but I lost to food and ate everything now im back to 48kg. Can you please give me tips/advice and motivation?

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    Do yourself a favor and count calories

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 11:29 AM PDT

    I've been at the weight loss game for years; making sure to eat veggies, getting in my exercise, thought I was all up on nutrition and had a good idea about what I've been putting in my body. I've calorie counted before and have been trying to get back in the habit, but had a bit of a wake up call this morning when I actually logged what I was eating. Lately one of my go to meals is dry oats + a ripe banana + almond milk + cocoa powder + peanut butter, all mashed together, pretty tasty/nutritious right? Now I know about how calorific PB is and try not to go overboard with that, but didn't pay much mind to the oats, figuring they're super healthy/can't be that bad right? Man, a cup of uncooked oats is 300 calories. %#$!@! I added it all up and I'm at 590 for that meal.

    *sigh* Live and learn; its not the end of the world and will just have to adjust for the rest of the day.

    But once more for the people in the back, just because something is 'good for you'/ has a lot a of nutritional value, doesn't mean its low in calories, capiche?

    Its really not that hard to count calories, you'll thank yourself later, I just wanted to post this to maybe save someone else some grief. Hang in there everybody! Its a marathon, not a sprint ;)

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    Just finished logging first 30 days with LoseIt App! F, 31, 5'5", SW: 183, CW: 176.6, GW: 135

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 11:07 PM PDT

    I'm doing CICO at 6 months postpartum while breastfeeding. I'm proud of myself for sticking with it. I'm seeing results! I started off overweight pre-pregnancy and my goal is to start off at a healthy weight for the next baby and use CICO throughout to lose/gain/maintain as needed.

    My goal is ~1lb/week and so far I've lost 6.4lb in the first month. Some weeks are definitely easier than others. Today especially I just wanted to eat comfort food after a late night with my tiny human. I can reflect on it now at the end of my day when baby is asleep but during the day I definitely felt restricted and almost resentful of CICO. Knowing that, I'm going to endeavor to be aware of those negative feelings and not let them derail my progress.

    I'm going to try to share monthly updates in this sub to keep myself motivated. Thanks for reading!

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    Does anyone else binge when they feel overworked or stressed?

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 10:44 PM PDT

    I'm mostly trying to talk this out for my own benefits. I'm trying to wrap my head around what causes a binge. For a few weeks, I haven't had any insane hunger or cravings, which has been really nice. I work full time usually, and don't really have time to binge because I'm usually so distracted or tired.

    These past few days were my first few days off in about two weeks, and I've worked around 50 hr/week. I thought I was in a good place— I even went on a bike ride yesterday! But I've also been moderately stressed. Between trying to navigate and choose my first year classes at university to worrying about whether or not I'll be able to cross the Canadian border to even GET to university, I've been a bit wound up. Haven't had regular sleep and have been angrier and more resentful at work because I work with a lot of dipshit coworkers and the grocery store I cashier at is full of Karens.

    On top of all this, my boyfriend, who lives in Canada and works full time as well seems to be bored of me. He gets home from work, calls me, asks maybe one question and then instantly logs on to play video games with his friends. I totally understand that he has a hard job too and probably just needs to unwind at the end of the day, but we haven't seen each other since February since I live in the US and Covid shut down all the borders. I miss talking to him but every time I ask to just have a conversation he tells me not to "guilt him into talking to me".

    So tonight, I ordered Ben n Jerry's, Oreos, and M&ms. While I waited for my food, I chowed down on toast with jelly and an absurd amount of cheese and crackers. I ended up not eating any of the food I ordered but the Oreos. What a waste of money. I feel so full and wasteful.

    TL;DR I am stressed and binged. Does anyone have any coping and de-stressing mechanisms to help them avoid unhealthy food habits?

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    I can see my stomach stretch marks....

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 07:53 AM PDT

    And I'm excited!! After a major weight gain due to a prolonged depression episode, for the first time I (30F) had a stomach that hangs. Found out that after lifting it/moving it around that I had large stretch marks underneath. I increased my mental health supports (virtual therapy, adjusted medication), and after I was more stabilized I began chugging away at lifestyle changes (mainly diet) and increasing movement when possible.

    This week was the first time that I could see my stretch marks without having to move my belly at all, because my belly isn't hanging! I know this is probably a weird thing to be excited about, but it's a milestone to me for sure.

    I've always had a negative view of stretch marks and was fairly distraught when I noticed that my recent weight gain caused a lot of deep ones. My motto to get through that was a paraphrased Kat Williams quote about stretch marks "either you were big and now small or small and now big". I focused my energies on just moving in the right direction and remembering that the marks are part of the journey. I'm reenergized to continue my efforts!

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    Sex life and self-esteem issues after a significant weight loss

    Posted: 24 Jul 2020 12:23 AM PDT

    This is almost embarrassing to talk about but I feel like this is the only place where I can find some authentic sympathy and maybe even some words of wisdom.

    I have lost over 100 pounds and this weight loss is one of my proudest achievements but I still bare the scars of my previous obese life. Most days I overlook these things and I'm overjoyed for this new body I was able to give myself but I do admit I don't have a perfectly toned body (probably never will); I have big stretch marks on my rib cage, cellulite under my butt, thick thighs, some mild arm flab but my number one insecurity is what people like to call the "mummy tummy" which is basically belly overhang right above the pelvis that some women have after giving birth -- except I never had a kid. My baby was food. I'm actually planning to get a tummy tuck someday because I wanna live my best life without a fupa but until then.. I have to manage.

    It's all nice and dandy trying to conceal this pooch in your clothes by wearing flattering things or shapewear... but when you're about to get naked in front of someone you wanna look attractive for, it's crippling. I started seeing this new guy and we just recently started having sex and though he's been nothing but a gentleman and never made me feel bad for this dreadful wobbly thing I have... it's hard for me to feel confident naked with this issue. This is gonna get TMI a bit, sorry, but it's even hindering me from sitting on his face or riding him because I feel the belly just flapping in the wind is going to turn him off big time. I know technically I should get over it because we've been in the heat of the moment switching positions and all, I know he's clearly seeing this saggy tummy in all its unflattering glory yet the moment we're done, I'm back to wanting to hide the pooch. I can't stand up if he's looking because I'm incredibly self-conscious. How do I mentally get over this? I've talked about my insecurity with him and the uplifting part in all this is that he constantly tells me how beautiful he thinks I am a million times over and clearly he still seems to be attracted.. so that's encouraging. Maybe I need time to be 100% comfortable with him?

    Do other women (or even men) in this sub go through this insecurity? How do you deal with it? And for the men here, how do you sincerely feel about this? If the girl you started dating had such a flaw, would it turn you off or do you simply not care?

    I would really appreciate some input even if it's only to commiserate =') A big thanks in advance.

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    Obesity and alcoholism destroyed my life. Now I want it back. Any advice is greatly appreciated

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 12:00 PM PDT

    This is going to be a long post, so a sincere thank you to anyone who reads it and comments.

    A month ago my fiancé of two years told me she didn't love me anymore, took her kids (my step) left and never looked back. I was destroyed and I still am. Most of my adult life I have been extremely obese and a severe alcoholic. My problem was never food, it was booze. I would eat maybe 1000 calories a day, but drink 2000+ 4 or 5 times a week. This led me to weighing in on July 1st at 480 pounds. When she left I felt the lowest I have ever been. I did not want to live anymore. I hit the bottle HARD for two weeks straight. I had points where the unthinkable seemed likely. But then something changed.

    I decided to take my life back. I cut the booze cold turkey, I hit the gym, and received advice from a trainer. I started reading self help and motivational books (David Goggins likely saved my life) and decided enough was enough. In 23 days I am down 22 pounds. I know its mostly water weight, but im terrified it is going to slow down. I want to get healthy and decent enough that maybe somebody will love me someday. I have a great career, I make great money, I own multiple properties, and would consider myself a catch. Except one thing. Im morbidly obese and extremely unattractive.

    So here is where I am now. I need advice. I want to lose weight fast, before I am out of time. Time to find someone new and start a family (I am 31). My trainer wants me eating 3200 calories a day. I am eating extremely healthy, but it feels like way too much food. I want to cut to 2500ish or lower, but i dont want to die. I am working out 7 days a week.

    Here are the things I already know- I should talk to a doctor Losing 2-3 a week is healthy ( i need to lose so much more than that) Im going to have loose skin. Its a fact. There is no magic pill. I am willing to put in the work. Quiting is not an option for me. There will be no burnout. Regaining the weight is not a worry for me. It will never happen.

    What can I do to make this go as fast as possible without dying? I need drastic change fast.

    Thank you in advance. Peace and love.

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    I yo-yo’ed. Warning: this is going to be long but advice needed please.

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 10:56 PM PDT

    Around January 2020 I decided to start a life style change. I started to diet and exercise and I lost a lot of weight. I was only chubby to begin with but I wanted to be better(and healthier cause looking bad at it... it was bad) after numerous fails, I finally started to do good.

    I lost a lot of that extra weight, and my stomach was looking pretty flat and toned, I wasn't getting as sick, I had more energy, and I was happy. But starting 2 weeks ago something bad happened. I had one huge cheat day and it all came back.

    After that day it's like I gave up. I could only go 2-3 days without cheating then the last day I would binge(like 3500 Calories.) then 4 days ago, I gave up and ate like crazy(probably 14000-16000 calories.) and I decided that was it. The last 2 days I did successfully and today I royally f***** up.

    I'm tired of doing this to myself and it's starting to f*** me up, mentally and physically. I think tomorrow is the day for me to put all my effort to quite. I'm so incredibly mad at myself for being so stupid and I just want to be successful again.

    I have a diet and exercise plan worked out, but I'm scared I'm gunna fail again. I threw out all of my trigger foods and I've gotten a journal to help me. Looking at it I haven't gained a lot of weight but there's definitely a couple of pounds back. I want to lose it in 3-4 weeks and I know I try.

    If you read this, thanks. It really helps.

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    [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: July 24th, 2020

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 10:49 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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    B&A 3 mos Steady Weight Loss

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 12:09 PM PDT

    Before & After (220 >> 188, Apr-July 2020)

    I've always been a yo-yo dieter - but this time has been so different. In the past, I would diet because I hated my body; now, the changes I've made in eating have been an act of kindness for my body. Working out has been an act of kindness, too!

    I didn't intend to "go on a diet"... I worked out one day and it felt good, so I worked out again the next day... one thing led to another, and I started my first Whole30 on April 13! Whole30 has been GREAT for changing my habits - even though I know it's "not about weight loss" on Whole30. Anyway. I've made it to Onederland, I'm halfway to my goal weight, I'm enjoying life without sugar, and I'm the healthiest I've been in the last 4 years. I'm hoping that this time it sticks!

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    Officially not overweight anymore

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 04:50 AM PDT

    Good news, today I weighed in at 150lb. I started at 183lb a while ago, I don't remember, last year some time. I'm 5'6" so 150lb would be the top end of normal weight for me. I'd like to lose a bit more but this is certainly a milestone!

    I've been trying to find a good "diet" that I stick to and I think I've found that in intermittent fasting. I do try to keep low carb as much as possible, but I simply cannot live without carbs now and then, I get too low.

    The coronavirus/covid caused me to lose about 12lb VERY fast, and that was in March so it's stayed off. It also damaged my lungs and energy level and I don't know whether that's going to be permanent so obviously I don't recommend it as a weight loss method. Please take this virus serious and stay safe! Wear your mask, social distance etc. Believe me even if you survive you don't want to get this thing :(

    I no longer count calories, it just got to be too big of a pain and annoyance. I do 18 hour fasts and then I eat normally. The 18 hour fasts seem to be ideal for me because it's right at the point I'm getting really hungry but doesn't go on so long that I end up gorging. I try to make sure to eat a regular high fat low carb meal to break the fast. Breaking it with high carb food leads to gorging so I try to avoid it.

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    Lost 10-15 lb since January!

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 09:25 AM PDT

    It was late January when I decided to weigh myself for the first time in over two years. (I bought a scale when I was pregnant three years ago, but rarely used it after the birth.) The scale said 147 lb. Now, I'm 5'8", so 147 lb is still in a healthy range, but I feel like I'm usually more comfortable with myself when I'm closer to 140 lb, so I decided I wanted to get down to that. At first I didn't really do anything beyond walking more and eating less (including cutting out my weekend junk food binges). But then in May, it seemed like YouTube exploded with home workout crazes, and I thought that seemed kind of fun...? Maybe...? I dithered for a while and didn't actually start a challenge (one of the two-week Chloe Ting ones) until the beginning of July. By then I was actually where I had wanted to be, 139 lb, which was really great, but I still felt "fluffy." I wanted to see if I could tone up like some of the women in the videos who had done the challenge.

    Well, within a few days I was already seeing some more toned-ness, so I completed the challenge and started it up again. I still don't have a "supermodel" stomach or anything, but the fluff is going away and I can genuinely see some ab definition. I've been weighing myself on and off this week, and I'm generally around 135 lb. This morning, I stepped on the scale and it said 132.2 lb! Holy crap! (Don't get be wrong, I suspect 132.2 is a fluke -- because if it's not, then I've lost something like seven pounds in three weeks, which just doesn't seem healthy or realistic based on my eating and activity levels. It's just one of those water-weight/hormonal/whatever fluctuations. Still kind of neat to see on the scale though!)

    But the real victory has to do with something I didn't mention at the top of my post: One of the reasons I wanted to start taking better care of myself is, my husband and I have been talking about having another baby soon. I wanted to be in better health before we started trying. And now -- no, this isn't a pregnancy announcement, but hopefully a precursor -- I officially got my IUD removed this week! I haven't told anyone in real life yet (obviously except my husband, and of course the doctor) but I'm so excited about it so all you lovely Reddit people get to hear it too, haha. Please cross your fingers for us! Here's hoping that I finally get some abs just in time to ruin them with a pregnancy, haha.

    Hope everyone here is having a great day and loving themselves!

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    Finally been able to maintain for more than 6 month

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 08:32 AM PDT

    Before and after(today): https://imgur.com/a/YO5hkBQ

    It's not my first time losing weight but what's different this time around is that I have people supporting me and I really did it for health reason more than aesthetics( even if it's a plus).

    I posted a lot of info about how I did it in my previous post, but it's mostly OMAD/Keto.

    I really just want people it's possible to do it and keep it off, it took me three tries but this time I've been able to live normally and eat whatever I want without getting back in my bad habits. Going up and down a couple pounds every week is normal and is gonna happen for the rest of my life. The problem was not a bad day or a bad week, the problem was my reaction to it.

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    100th time trying this......

    Posted: 24 Jul 2020 01:47 AM PDT

    I've always been a fat guy all my life. I've always acted like it's never hurt me with the insults or the whispers, even from some of my closest family. I'm from a Mexican household so my name would always be Gordo. I've tried everything I can to try and loose weight ever since I was little, I've even gotten clean of pills and heroin ( going on 8 years clean ) but this fucken food I know is killing me and I can't seem to stop eating to save my life. I'm a huge stress eater. And I stress over the littlest of things. Honestly it's fucken dumb. But here I go again about to try and loose this weight because I haven't felt so good, have had some chest pain. But to be honest I don't know why I'm writing this lol maybe because I want someone to hear me or let this all out. But I just want to be happy and healthy and be able to not worry if I might fit into those pants or is that shirt big enough or are my fucken sneakers gonna look like fucken loads of bread cause of my fat feet lol. If anybody has any pointers on how to loose my addiction to food I'd greatly appreciate it. I know it sounds stupid but I do need help.

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    Coldsculpting Advice?

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 11:28 PM PDT

    31-M 6ft SW:290. CW: 190. GW: 170

    I have been doing CICO and Keto as a vegetarian. It has been working great for me. I am close to my goal weight but have run into a cosmetic issue.

    I have lost a lot of weight and have stretch marks, which I look at as a badge of honor. But my belly still is a bit fatty and I have a weird shaped belly now. I call it a front butt...

    Someone recommended, "Cold Sculpting" to try and widdle that down.

    Does anyone have any experience or suggestions about this?

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    Also, I am happy to share any tips and tricks that have helped me so far if wanted :)

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    Thanks!

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    F23, 165cm, SW:75.5kg GW:60kg - loose skin?

    Posted: 24 Jul 2020 01:40 AM PDT

    Hi!

    For the first time in my life I am actually losing weight - and feel amazing. But I am slightly scared by the prospect of loose skin, and admit I'm not too knowledgable about it. I know it's more common/severe with greater and fast weight loss, older age, and a lack of strength training. But I also know it can happen more to some people than others, and 15kG/40lbs is enough for it to happen.

    So, would someone be able to give me some insight on how likely it is that I would have some loose skin, if I lose 15.5kg/40lbs total in about 6-7 months, with minimal/none strength training, but lots of water?

    Thanks!!

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    hey im new, heres what im doing

    Posted: 24 Jul 2020 01:35 AM PDT

    ive been pretty persistent with going for runs every single day, and i have no reason to stop, so i hope i wont. in fact i have every reason to continue, as i bought some running gear like the flipbelt and airpod holders so they stay in your ear. its great! i usually run for like 4 miles straight with my favorite music playing, then take a break and go back for another 4 miles or so a couple hours later. it takes me 13-14min to do a mile. i'm 240 lbs and 5'11

    like many here, i've been struggling with my weight for a very long time, as long as i can remember

    at one point i lost about 60 lbs and my lowest was 155 lbs. i had done it, i was quite happy, at the same time i was unsatisfied though. eventually i gained it all back, but during the time (might have been a year or so) when i was "skinny" i didn't feel skinny, i still felt unnatractive, probably because of my loose skin. this whole thing is a very serious deal, i don't think i'll live to see myself beautiful. but maybe you guys will do it!

    either way im gonna continue running every day, my goal is 10 miles a day, that should do something right? my diet is bad though, i still eat quite a bit and can't stop.

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    Question about food

    Posted: 23 Jul 2020 09:39 PM PDT

    So I have spent the last 2 months doing CICO (and today I started doing IMF with a 12pm-8pm eating window) and eating between 1200-1600 calories and have actually lost 25 pounds so far. The question that brings me here is that I eat basically the same exact foods every day and a friend of mine is telling me it is bad. I don't know how good or bad this is but I'm seeing results so I really don't want to switch it up.

    For breakfast every day I have 1 jumbo egg with a pinch of cheese mixed in, 2 slices of thick cut bacon, and 1 packet of maple and brown sugar oat meal. Usually around 470 calories,

    For lunch and dinner I will have either chicken breast or boneless pork chops, below 10oz, with either creamed corn, whole kernel corn, or green beans (more specifically the small individual canned ones, i dont know why but i absolutely love those things much more than i do the "fresh" ones people obsess about).

    I dont know what I could do, if anything, to mix it up food wise (if i even really need to) because I really don't like a lot of different foods. They mentioned baked beans and avocado which I don't care for. I think the only real different vegetable i would eat is raw whole leaf baby spinach as I don't really like most of the other ones out there. And before someone says "you just haven't cooked it right" or "you gotta try it this way" I have. I have cooked so many different vegetables so many different ways and they ALL came out like total shit or other people liked it and I still thought it tasted horrible so I never made it again.

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    198lb to 130lb now back to 171 over the course of 5years. Day 1 starts again!

    Posted: 24 Jul 2020 01:07 AM PDT

    198lbs to 130lbs add in marriage and pregnancy #1. I lost pregnancy weight and hovering around 140. 2nd surprise pregnancy and a heartbreaking miscarriage 3 month in. Throw covid pandemic in to the mix a week later. That all went down in mid March. Now it's July and I have ballooned up to 171! I know I've been depressed and stuck at home with 4 kids. I stopped counting calories and exercising. I just stopped caring. I'm writing this here because this place helped me lose that weight originally. It helped me stay on track and stay consistent. I'm here because I have to stop this self loathing, give up attitude. I have to hit the breaks on the weight gain before I am back to where I started. I swore I would never be back there. Today I start logging calories again. I'm assuming myfitnesspal is still pretty good? Has any other app come along that you guys would recommend over myfitnesspal? Today I set my goal to log everything I eat for this week. Then next week I'll set the goal again. Consistency. 6 months will pass regardless of my efforts or lack of. I know that if I do this though when 6 months does eventually pass I will be in a lot better place. Thanks for letting me go on. You guys and girls are awesome and give me so much motivation. I'll be back with updates soon.

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