Weight loss: I didn’t even realize how big I really was |
- I didn’t even realize how big I really was
- Oversized hoodie at the gym = comfort and invincibility
- I finally got to my goal weight! But I’m a lot flabbier than before
- I’ve lost 30lb and I’ve started noticed changed in my body and I’m so proud :’)
- Whole grains are a GAME CHANGER
- [NSFW] Well, not being able to wipe my own ass has shown me it's time.
- Anabolic protein ice cream has been the biggest life hack when it comes to fat loss for me
- After years of poor diet, self-hatred and failed attempts, today I hit the 'lost 10kg' mark!
- 50lb in 8 months w Lose It
- Finally, some support
- 3 months in: I have lost 20 lbs!!!
- Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: October 27th, 2020
- I need to change... again.
- Lost all my progress, put on 20lbs and I feel physically uncomfortable in my clothes.
- I've told myself I would make this post 100 times
- SV/NSV Feats of the Day - Monday, 26 October 2020: Today, I conquered!
- Dropped 7 stone in a year but don't feel any different
- 30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 25
- Getting back on the wagon
- Does It take really that long to lose belly fat?
- People commenting more on weight/food since I'm at my goal weight
- Dealing with Binge Eating and Chronic Fatigue
- I’m loving this subreddit + this is my declaration for losing 30 pounds
- Motivation Monday. Get and give motivation for yourself or others.
| I didn’t even realize how big I really was Posted: 25 Oct 2020 10:04 AM PDT So I've always yo-yo'ed with my weight since teenage years, honestly probably even before then. My mom started me on weight watchers when I was 14 per my dr's recommendation. (she was so against this, but being plus-sized herself and a stress eater, she didn't know how to help me. though she really, really did try!) I never really made much progress and was publicly always body confident while secretly wishing I could change my body. I've started this journey a lot of times and after the first drop in weight I'd celebrate by breaking the diet and then never returning to it. Like stated previously, I've always been publicly confident: wearing short shorts or whatever I feel like bc I'm a human and I usually don't care what other people think.. I have had a lot of people say things to me about my weight, but one comment that lingers to this day is my (married to a body builder, eats only kale and twigs when she's not doing juice cleanses or crash diets) aunt-in-law once told me, "it's really cool how you've just accepted your body for what it is." I have never wanted to hide my body in the most loose fitting potato sack more than that moment. I actually had to walk away and call my mom. As a 29 yo woman. I had to go call my mom. Welcome to 2020, where I had a bit of a mental breakdown while quarantined in my home for 3+ months while my work was shut down. I focused on home projects and walking my dogs, and skipping meals so I wouldn't have to go to the store and be exposed. I would have thought my coming nuptials would be motivation to be healthier, or my overdue annual physical where my obese dr chastised me for being obese and needing to lose weight. (seriously this lady was not nice about it, and it just seemed so abrasive coming from a woman bigger than me. especially because all my results came back hEaLtHy*) But what really got me started was when I lost 15lbs in barely a few weeks from not eating. After scaring myself, I began tracking my calories. Some days eating under 500 calories for the whole day. So I started tracking daily. Forcing meals. I could bare to lose the weight but I hated being complimented on my weight loss knowing it was from such an unhealthy mindset. I'm so awkward, any time I'd receive a compliment I would literally respond with, "yeah mental breakdowns during a pandemic help with weight loss!" Anyway, I've always taken "progress photos" although looking back they all look the same. Because they're all at the start of my "weight loss." And today I looked back and compared to today's photo and wow. I am finally where I've always wanted to be. food to me is now just fuel no longer a coping mechanism. My new coping mechanism is running and walking, doing some at home workouts, and just challenging myself. As cheesy as it sounds I started this trying to be more mindful of how I am treating my body, it ultimately was more about the mind-body connection instead of actual weight-loss. I still got some mind-body connections to rewire but holy shit it's blowing my mind how far I've come. I still don't love "you've lost weight!" compliments but damnit I have! And I didn't even notice how noticeable is actually is! [link] [comments] |
| Oversized hoodie at the gym = comfort and invincibility Posted: 25 Oct 2020 08:38 PM PDT This might be extremely obvious for some, but if you're anything like me, GET AN OVERSIZED HOODIE FOR THE GYM. I've been struggling with my weight and body image for a while now, and I've always steered towards tighter clothing - afraid that if I get a bigger size, I'll appear even bigger than I already am. I was incredibly fit and active growing up - a tiny little girl, known to be "pure muscle and nothing else" by my family. I was always small and active. I used to run 7 miles a night for fun. I went from a size 0-4 to a size 10-12. This new larger body is still kind of new to me, and it's definitely messed with my sense of identity. ANYWAY, a few months ago I saw this XL adidas hoodie on Facebook Marketplace. It looked crazy comfortable and great for lounging around the house. I normally buy a Medium, but I thought that this might be nice for colder weather at home. Well, last night - I talked my husband into going to the gym with me. I had just done laundry and had that oversized hoodie on the top of the clean pile. I just kind of threw it on without thinking. It was AMAZING. I try not to think about what I look like at the gym - but, wearing this XL hoodie gave me so much comfort and confidence. It felt like a warm hug - and there was literally no way anyone could see the shape of my body. I looked and felt like a comfy little hamster. I didn't worry about what my body looked like as I ran, and I burned even more calories because of the warmth of the hoodie. I even went and ran several laps on the track, which is HUGE for me. It was the first time in well over 2 years that I've ran! My body felt engaged and comfortable. And I experienced that blissful runner's high I've missed so much. :) This felt like a cheat code irl. I know this might be incredibly dumb or obvious for some people - but if anyone is like me, it's worth the investment/ consideration. TL/DR: Oversized hoodies can possibly hide your body and help you feel more comfortable at the gym :) [link] [comments] |
| I finally got to my goal weight! But I’m a lot flabbier than before Posted: 25 Oct 2020 08:32 PM PDT Hello all! I am in my mid 30s, female, 5'3". Most of my life I didn't struggle with extra weight. Several years ago I gained about 30 lb and got to 150 lb. I stayed that way for over a year, then finally decided to take control and lose the weight. I started with 38% body fat (dxa scan). Within the first 8-9 months, I lost 20 lb. I live a sedentary lifestyle and did CICO and weight lifting to lose weight. I also made it a goal to get 10k steps everyday by buying a Fitbit and I did improve my activity levels but would only reach my goal 1-3x/week. I started with 1800 calories and did weights 2-3x per week, but wasn't really gaining strength and if anything, I was losing strength. I got down to about 34% bf. It took over a year to lose the last 10 because I stopped tracking for the most part. I still kept the exercise the same. I lost 5 lb this way. I eventually started tracking again and aimed for 1500 calories. I am now at 120 lb and 31% bf. 120 lb is my old weight. Unfortunately, I'm much more flabby and soft than before at the same weight and I still haven't regained much strength. I used to be able to do 7 pull ups in a row prior to the weight gain and now I can barely do 1, if that. I am currently working on gaining my strength back with a lot of protein powder and more intense weight lifting. I hope by summer next year I'll be in good shape again although I'm not expecting to be at 7 pull up status. I still don't fit into my old clothes either, I'm still off by about a size. Muscle really does take up less room than fat. My new goal is to get down to 25-27% body fat. I hope this posts is relatable to anyone else like me. I never had tons of weight to lose but I was considered overweight on the BMI scale and I didn't look or feel good. I learned that it's better to just... not gain the weight to begin with. But if you do gain weight and diet, make sure to eat enough protein (something I didn't track well abs I suspect is the main cause as to why I lost so much strength). It was so hard to lose the weight and it's so much harder to be fit again. I also learned that it was better for me to be less restrictive but more consistent over time, since I really enjoy food and it's a big part of my life. The weirdest part of all though was how weight gain completely messed up my own self image and it still hasn't recovered. The entire time I was "fat," I kept crashing into wall when turning corners because I didn't realize I was bigger than before. Now when I see people much heavier than I am, I think we look the same. It's a complete mindfuck every time I look in the mirror. It makes no sense because I can see my clothing size and I have before and pics but for some reason my brain hasn't caught up subconsciously. I hope it catches up soon. Prior to the weight gain, I was very accurately aware of my own size and look. Here are some before and after pics: [link] [comments] |
| I’ve lost 30lb and I’ve started noticed changed in my body and I’m so proud :’) Posted: 25 Oct 2020 05:35 PM PDT SW:304 CW: 274 GW: 210-215 So yeah, basically I started taking weight loss seriously right after my 23rd bday@ 304lbs. Today 10/25, I've lost 30 lbs. I can even noticed my body changing!!!!! Today I put on a cardigan that I wore a lot last fall and it definitely is a lot bigger on me. My face is thinner. I also have more energy and have now gone 45 days without bingeing :') I lost 90lbs in HS when I was 17 and really fucked my body up and ended up with a eating disorder, from 19-21 I was in an extremely abusive relationship, after that I tried countless SSRI and antidepressants and honestly ages 18-21 didn't give a fuck about my weight or health, I was just hurting in a lot of different ways tbh. 2020 has been a really shitty year but also for me it's been the year I've grown the most. I think a lot of the time alone during isolation I spent just thinking about my life and what I'd like to change. I also found a medication after having some genetic testing done and found out Wellbutrin works best for me and it's done wonders. Idk what changed, I woke up the day after my birthday and wanted so much more for myself. I stopped drinking my calories, have been eating between 1500-1600 calories daily, 30 mins of yoga daily, and try to get to the gym 3/4 times a week. My current goal is 260ish by time I get to my graduation date on dec. 19🎉 I'm just really proud of myself, I don't wanna sound like a pity party but I've been through a lot the last 5 years and I'm really proud of how I've improved my health. Physically and mentally 🥺🥰 [link] [comments] |
| Whole grains are a GAME CHANGER Posted: 25 Oct 2020 07:13 PM PDT I know, I heard this tired advice 100 times before. And I ignored it, thinking that my occasional slice of whole wheat toast counted as "whole grains." Oh my god. I was wrong. I was so, so, so wrong. Last week I quit all ultra processed carbohydrates cold turkey - ZERO added sugar, white pasta, white bread (including baguettes/sourdough), pretzels, snacks, etc. I also gave up sugar substitutes, so I just eat my yogurt and oatmeal plain and I'm not having any sweets beyond fruit. In short, I am now eating an entirely whole foods diet. I quarantined everything that did not fit this criteria to a specific cabinet that I am not opening. I have been so full I can't really eat all the calories I need to unless I plan lol. For the first time since I started losing weight, I am actually able to add oils, avocados, nut butters, and MULTIPLE snacks throughout the day. I have more energy and I'm not having sugar cravings. It's AMAZING! The blinders feel like they've been taken off and I can see that (for MY body) eating "diet"/"low calorie" foods are NOT the way, because they just lead to more cravings and sugar spiking. And while eventually I may incorporate occasional sweets into my day, eating added sugar in really any amount right now messes with my hunger. I am really enjoying my boring healthy food because it has some oil that actually fills me up. If you're kind of stuck on a plateau and addicted to your "treats" and "diet versions" of food you used to eat, consider at least trying a complete switch to whole grains. It's still early but it's pushing me past my plateau and I'm very happy so far! [link] [comments] |
| [NSFW] Well, not being able to wipe my own ass has shown me it's time. Posted: 25 Oct 2020 02:06 PM PDT I have been writing a list of things I struggle to do because of my weight. Here they are:
5. And finally, finally, I CANNOT HARDLY WIPE MY OWN ASS. I had to SHOWER after pooping the other day because I just couldn't wipe where I needed to. This has got to change. So 3 days ago I started a diet. Nothing professional like CICO (well, I don't entirely avoid it). But cutting food for sure and mentally logging what I eat. I have no clue how much I weigh but I believe I have gained 40 pounds ish during the duration of my 2 major surgeries these past 3.5 months. I already weigh a lot to start with. I am also on a couple meds that cause weight gain - OH FUCKING WELL I'LL BEAT THOSE DUMB MEDS. I'm ready to be able to do normal things. I'm a female in my 20s, I want to LIVE like I should be. [link] [comments] |
| Anabolic protein ice cream has been the biggest life hack when it comes to fat loss for me Posted: 25 Oct 2020 11:32 PM PDT One day Greg Doucette and Will Tennyson popped up in my YouTube suggestions feed, and it had something to do with high protein ice cream in the title... I had a look and decided to try making it for myself and I feel like it's changed my life when it comes to weight loss. It's basically - Protein powder of choice - Xanthan gum/guar gum as a thickener - Milk/Water (I have been using unsweetened cashew milk as it's like 45 calories per cup) - Ice - Sweetener And blend it all up. Depending on what you put in there it can be super low calorie but it tastes so good and fills you up. I made a choc peanut ice cream and it came to 350 calories and tastes so sweet and hits those junk food cravings and fills you up to the point of being bloated. If you struggle with a sweet tooth like me I'd highly recommend it. Sometimes I will have one for dinner if I have limited calories due to a poor food choice earlier in the day due to the low calorie content and satiation you feel from it. [link] [comments] |
| After years of poor diet, self-hatred and failed attempts, today I hit the 'lost 10kg' mark! Posted: 25 Oct 2020 02:42 PM PDT Hey all! I didn't know where else to share this but thought you would all appreciate... I'm 5'5", in my 20s (F) and started off weighing 78kg (that's just under 172lbs for all the stateside readers) and have just reached 68kg (150lbs - now a healthy BMI!) My target is 60-62kg I'm a bit overwhelmed (in a good way!) because I never thought losing weight would be possible. A brief history: I both lost and gained weight at university - started off at about 65-68kg (can't remember exactly but it was somewhere in that region) and lost a load of weight in second year from stress, probably about a stone (14lbs). I then went completely the other way as I moved abroad for a year and had a really bad experience which caused me to gain the weight back and then maybe another couple of pounds on top of that. When I went into my final year, I got down to around about 68kg again but gained weight throughout the year up until summer of this year (which took me up to 78kg). Earlier this year, I hated how I felt. Not because I think being 'fat' is bad, but because I felt lethargic, I was beginning to get too big for my clothes, so they weren't fitting me nicely and made me feel uncomfortable, and my diet was affecting my mental health and wellbeing. My brother helped me start a diet and I've kept it up since July. I don't see it as a diet, but more of a lifestyle change. I've changed bad habits for good and have completely reassessed my relationship with food. It's been the best thing I've ever done and I know I cannot go back to my old ways of overeating - that part of my life is over forever. I'm fitting back into old clothes, wearing new things that make me feel great and have noticed a real difference when I do exercise (especially cardio!) Tl;dr: finally managing to shake off uni weight gain and I feel great! Never thought I could do it but it's been the best lifestyle change I've ever made. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 25 Oct 2020 09:47 AM PDT Hi all. 33F and 5'3 SW 220 and unattractive body shape CW 170 and just kinda chubby. I did it by eating under 1250 calories per day. I only went over by more than like 100 cal on two occasions . I dont believe in cheat days because i always lose control and super overdo it. SO walking. I walked from 3-9 miles (somewhere between) everyday. and YES, I did count the calories burned toward the calories i'm allowed to eat. I'd end up binging if I didn't. I don't restrict myself, literally right now as I write this i'm eating a portion of gluten free Chicago sausage deep dish. 340 calories for lunch. no biggie and super delish. So low calorie and exercise, eating right and being active. I struggled with my weight for 2-3 years being in the 200's and hated myself. Now that i'm sort of comfortable in my skin i'm making all sorts of improvements in other areas of my life. It's not just about the look to other people it's the way you feel about yourself FOR yourself. My advice is simple and i've already said it like 3 times, cut your calories and track them on Lose It, don't cheat, and MOVE. it's so freaking easy. GOOD LUCK and if you have any questions, feel free! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 25 Oct 2020 04:41 PM PDT So this has been a long time coming. I'm 21F, 220lbs/99kg and i've been struggling with my weight since I was very little. I live with my parents, who have always been big eaters. Pasta and pizza's for dinner were a thing multiple times a week and we used to get fast food a lot when I was a kid. My parents were never really supportive when it came to weightloss, saying stuff like "you're just not built to be skinny" or "why even bother with your eating patterns". My father got weight loss surgery a year ago and he is doing really good (lost 150 pounds, started working out) and my mother is looking to get surgery as well. This totally changed everything food related around the house. This leaves me, struggling in coronatimes, trying not to cope by eating every single thing in sight. Last week I decided enough was enough and started seriously tracking what I ate everyday. I started limiting my calories (CICO is a life saver) in LoseIt! And have told my family I am trying to lose weight. Usually on the weekend we would still have fried food or something pretty unhealthy. Today was one of those days. I came down for dinner, which my mom makes on the weekends, and was surprised to not see a plate of fried food at my place at the table. She said "well I know you're trying to lose weight so I just wanted to ask you if you wanted anything other than fried food?" I was genuinely surprised by this support in my weight loss. She has never showed support like this and usually buys stuff she knows I like to eat when I say I'm on a diet ( spanish moms am i right). I ate some chickenbreast with noodles and vegetables tonight. [link] [comments] |
| 3 months in: I have lost 20 lbs!!! Posted: 25 Oct 2020 03:23 AM PDT Hi, I'm 20F, 5'3, SW: 209 lbs, CW: 189lbs, GW: 121 lbs. I joined this sub back in March when I wanted to lose weight and have my "transformation" before lockfown restrictions lifted. I was 205 lbs and started with exercise twice a day, 6 days a week and I also went from eating 2500 calories a day to 1200. I cut out all the "bad" foods cold turkey. Essentially, I tried to do too many things too quickly. Well, two weeks in, I was injured and I couldn't exercise for a week. This sent my perfectionist mind into a spiral and I gave up trying to keep up with calorie tracking. I continued this behavior till July when I started to feel my chest hurting. My father had a heart attack when he was in his late thirties and more recently my grandmother too, escaped death narrowly due to the same. So naturally, I assumed the worst and thought that I was having a heart attack. But I was so scared to alarm my parents that I didn't tell them and just went to sleep, fully believing that I was not going to wake up the next morning. But (luckily) I did, and I told my sister (a doctor) about this. She had me checked and told that I had had a panic attack the other day. I had also gained 4 lbs from my starting weight in March. This was the 'click' moment for me. So, on 25 July, 2020 I started my fitness journey. Having learnt from my mistakes, I started small. Started at 2000 calories per day and reduced about a hundred calories every fortnight. I also started light cardio 3 times a week for 20 minutes. Three months later, I eat 1450 calories per day and walk 10k steps everyday and weigh 20 pounds lighter!! This is a huge achievement for me as I have never committed this long to get healthy. I already feel so much better, both physically and mentally and I know now that no amount of fast food can ever make me feel this way! I'm sorry for such a long post but I'm just so happy with my journey so far! I know that it is nowhere near my goal weight but what matter is that I'm so far from my starting weight. Thank you for reading and good luck everyone!! You can do it!! TL;DR: I had a health scare, got my shit together and lost 20 pounds. [link] [comments] |
| Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: October 27th, 2020 Posted: 25 Oct 2020 10:40 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! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 25 Oct 2020 07:35 PM PDT I did it before, i lost 45lbs in 6 months and managed to get myself out of the obese BMI to an overweight (bordering on healthy) BMI. In the past 2 months, I could feel my old unhealthy eating habits creeping back into my life. I stopped weighing myself and my denial kicked in. I am writing this post through tears, to hold myself accountable, to not spiral back into my old habits that led me to my size 14. I am really loving my size 8, and I don't want to lose that!! If anything, I want to see myself in a size 6! I really hope I can do it again, even though I recently lost momentum and gained back around 10lbs. Wish me luck!! [link] [comments] |
| Lost all my progress, put on 20lbs and I feel physically uncomfortable in my clothes. Posted: 25 Oct 2020 05:50 AM PDT I had 10lbs to lose. The final 10lbs to get to my goal weight of 120lbs. I bought new clothes for the summer, new hairstyle, was feeling excited to feel like myself again. Now I've shot back to 150, every outfit I put on to go to work fits tightly and uncomfortably. I can't wait for the work day to be over so that I can peel myself out of them. I've started ditching normal nice clothes to work in return for a big sweater and leggings as these are the only things I feel comfortable in. It's such a crappy feeling. I put on a skirt that was flowy and loose just a few months back and now it sticks to my bum and thighs and moves awkwardly with me, moving up when I walk so I have to constantly pull it down. I feel totally suffocated by my clothes now! [link] [comments] |
| I've told myself I would make this post 100 times Posted: 25 Oct 2020 01:57 PM PDT But for some reason I never do it. I am a 28 year old male and I have finally came to the realization that I REALLY need to lose weight. Last time I weighed myself about 3 months I weighed in at 435 pounds. Long story short the other night I went to the hospital because I have been having an irritation in my throat and ears. They gave me antibiotics and then the nurse came in and asked "do you use meth?" I laughed and said "does it it look like I use meth? She said no but the doctor wanted to know since your heart rate is so high. I was averaging about 115 bpm. Then came the reality check I needed. She told me about her family and the struggles they had with weight and the reality that if I don't get myself together and figure this out that I'm in for nothing but problems in the future. So here is what I have done so far. Complete cut out soda. Which is all I used to drink. I have been eating chicken and greens. Little red meat here and there but nothing too crazy. If anyone has any tips I would really appreciate it. I intend on weighing myself weekly and posting my progress. Tldr: I'm fat and need to lose weight [link] [comments] |
| SV/NSV Feats of the Day - Monday, 26 October 2020: Today, I conquered! Posted: 26 Oct 2020 01:11 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?)
Post it here! This is the new, improved place for recording your acts of awesomeness! Due to space limitations, this may be an announcement (sticky) only occasionally. Please find it daily and keep it the hottest thing on /r/loseit! On reddit your vote means, "I found this interesting!" Help us make this daily post the most read, most used, most interesting post on /r/loseit by reading, commenting, and participating often! [link] [comments] |
| Dropped 7 stone in a year but don't feel any different Posted: 26 Oct 2020 02:12 AM PDT I would have never imagined that I'd get down to a size 10 from a size 18+ after years of bingeing and self-hating and being generally big. I thought it was impossible. Now I'm here, I feel different, yet not. I don't see myself as being slim, despite people saying I am. I am so used to seeing a big woman in the mirror, an overweight child, whatever, that I can't unsee me in that way. I simply cannot believe I am a healthy weight, even though I am. I'm a logical person, so I know the facts, that despite what I see, I am not overweight and I am not the same person I was. So knowing this, I do eat properly and don't try to lose anymore weight unless I gain it first. I'm happy with staying this way, so it's not an issue of me trying to lose too much, but rather an issue of still seeing myself as big despite knowing otherwise. Anybody had body image issues even after losing (or even gaining) a significant amount of weight? [link] [comments] |
| 30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 25 Posted: 25 Oct 2020 05:30 PM PDT Hello losers, Day 25 already! Dang yo. Weight by end of month (199 lbs, preferably trend weight): No weigh in this morning. Stay within calorie range (maintain): Maintenance. Exercise 5 days a week: Shorter walk because snow. 18/25 days. Self-care journaling (once a week, 60 minutes): There has been much journaling, I may finish this journal I just started this month. 4/4 weeks. Self-care time (work on not using food as a reward): I made myself get up out of bed this morning and hit the trail, despite a cold blowing snow. Try a new recipe once a week: Turkey tacos, roasted parsnips, roasted purple cauliflower, fajita marinade/fixings & a hamburger casserole thingy. 5/5 weeks. Be more mindful, present in my body & express gratitude to avoid the hedonic treadmill: Grateful for comfort & ease today. Your turn kids! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 25 Oct 2020 10:42 AM PDT This is an accountability post. Two years ago I lost 56lbs, from 215 to 159. I ended up turning back to food as a coping mechanism for my mental health issues, and after a stressful master's year, break up, starting a PhD and Covid all rolled together I'm now back up to 189lbs. Before this gets any further I'm stopping it here. I know it won't be easy, but I miss how I felt at my low weight. I'm tired all the time, none of my clothes fit me, and I just don't feel in control of my eating. I want to look good for my Dad's wedding next year. I want to get tattoos without worrying about them shrinking or stretching. So, I've put my weight into My Fitness Pal. I've logged today's food. Let's get this party started. [link] [comments] |
| Does It take really that long to lose belly fat? Posted: 25 Oct 2020 07:41 PM PDT Hi, I am a 19 years old boy from Italy; I started my journey in july, after graduating high school; i begun working out and dieting very hard, and after three months i lost 20kg(44 pounds) and all the fat in my body with the exception of my lower back and the belly(lower abdomen). All my friends told me that they could see that i lost weight and kept congratulating me about it, but when i watch myself in the mirror i can only see the results in the higher half part of my body, and in the last month it seems that my body isn't changing anymore. Recently i started University so i can't keep up with my schedule the way i did before and i had to introduce cheat meals to keep me sane. Now i have to ask, is the hard part gone? Do i need to go hard on my body the same way i did? How much time does it take? Is there a way to target specifically my belly? I'll take every advice i can get, sorry for my english! [link] [comments] |
| People commenting more on weight/food since I'm at my goal weight Posted: 25 Oct 2020 11:23 AM PDT When I was at my higher/highest weight, people didn't really comment on it or on what I ate, except for some people sometimes being suprised that I can eat a lot or the very random "Wow you've gotten big/chunky/..." kind of remarks from people you haven't seen in ages. (Why TF do people even do that?) Sure, I gained about 1.5kg during my time off work (lazy vacation) and with everything going on in the world so it's been a stressfull time. But I'm slowly working to get it down again. Sorry for the rant, it's just after the last recent comment I got, I realized that I never had that many people do that when I was still fat. [link] [comments] |
| Dealing with Binge Eating and Chronic Fatigue Posted: 25 Oct 2020 06:38 PM PDT I'm in my second year of college. I've been trying to lose weight for years now. I make progress, then I'll lose my progress, and I never reach my goal. Its not about the numbers for me. I just dont want to look fat anymore. I hate my body, to be frank. I want to be fit and capable and I hate feeling weak and slow. My biggest barrier to weight loss is my binge eating. I don't binge as bad as I used to, but my stupid body has such a bad metabolism that I don't have to eat much to go over. My maintenance calories are so low; its only about 1400-1500. But its not like I feel hungry on my diet. Its just that I crave it emotionally. Its like a drug; it lets me feel better immediately. No other coping mechanism even comes close. I do have other mechanisms, but they dont help as much. And I've tried most of the alternatives. I do workout. I do weight lifting. And its easy for me to gain muscle since I tend to overeat. But I can't lose fat. The other thing is, I'm not active in my daily life. Even before quarantine, I've been a sedentary person because I have issues with chronic fatigue due to depression. I only have so much energy every day that I can expend. Once I use it up, its gone, or I borrow from the next day and enter a cycle where I'm always more tired than usual. I also have chronic shin splints and knee issues, so walking/ running, the best exercises to lose weight, are off the table. Its not like I'm super fat. I'm a 5'4" female, 152 pounds. But I'm not skinny either. I just wish something would change. I want to have energy. I want to lose weight and not hate myself. I do the calorie counting and the working out and try as hard as I can but I just can't lose the weight. I'm so tired. Its so hard to eat less and handle the stress of college at the same time. My diet is generally healthy, and I pre plan all my meals. But I tend to binge at night. Even if I binge healthy foods, it doesn't matter, I'll gain weight. I dont even have to eat that much cos my metabolism sucks. I'm either super strict or all the weight comes back and I hate it. It just feels like all the barriers and odds are stacked against me and like this is impossible. Im just doomed to be fat and ugly forever, forever hating myself. My roommates dont understand either. I wanted to post here so I could talk to someone about it. [link] [comments] |
| I’m loving this subreddit + this is my declaration for losing 30 pounds Posted: 26 Oct 2020 02:01 AM PDT Hey all, I just wanted to say I'm really digging the vibe of this subreddit. It's super positive and feels like a very warm community. Also, it's hella inspiring to see people on their own journey with losing weight! I'm a 33-year-old guy who is overweight and want to lose 30 pounds. I've tried dieting/different diets/working out since I was in high school (shit....15 years ago..... 😳) and haven't been able to get to a place where I'm happy with my weight. I've adopted a defeatist attitude over the past year and told myself somehow it just doesn't work for me. Well no longer. No more excuses. The reason why it didn't work was because I wasn't disciplined enough. Not in my day-to-day logging of food, my week-to-week number of times I exercise, or in the amount of time it will take to lose this weight. This changes now. I'm going to use science of CICO and actually track my foods and not get upset with myself when I don't hit said goals. If I have a misstep, the next step will be a step back on track. I look forward to talking to some of y'all on this subreddit and to posting my progress pics in 6-months to a year after I've lost the weight. ✌🏼 [link] [comments] |
| Motivation Monday. Get and give motivation for yourself or others. Posted: 25 Oct 2020 10:00 PM PDT "Why I need or how I found motivation."Just starting and need a kick in the pants? Please revisit this post through the week to help motivate yourself and others! [link] [comments] |
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