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    Posted: 31 Oct 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.

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    This has gotten me off my ass since every day since I heard it

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 05:31 PM PDT

    I've been doing different random YouTube workouts and I came across one I really like mostly for the commentary from the guy leading the workout (plus it F*CKING BURNS).

    Anyway during one of the workouts he said something along the lines of "thank you for working out with us and letting your body know it's worth the workout" in between a bunch of other great motivational things about how amazing the human body is for being able to move and how lucky we are to be able to move it.

    Your body is worth the workout. YOU ARE WORTH THE WORKOUT!!

    Today I REALLY did not wanna work out and had to ask myself why I didn't think I was worth the workout, got me up real quick.

    I deserve to workout, I deserve to have a healthy body, I deserve to feed my body proper nutrients. I AM WORTHY OF HEALTH!

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    NSV...fertility

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 10:39 AM PDT

    One of the main reasons I needed to lose weight was my fertility, I had my son 6 years ago and I put on quite a bit of weight whilst pregnant but then even more after he was born. I had testing done with a fertility clinic and they told me I didn't ovulate, which I already knew due to tracking etc and they couldn't work out why and said it was my weight, I couldn't have fertility treatment until I lost weight.

    I've been on and off diets for the past few years trying to work on it and battling with my mental health. It's a real kick when your told your weight is the reason your body doesn't do what it's supposed to and with other life problems in the mix it was too much.

    Earlier this year I finally accepted and took the plunge to get help with my mental health, I still have a lot of down days but things are better. In June I decided to start losing weight and so far I'm down 37lbs. My binge eating has been in control and I feel much better for it.

    Now I can't really tell by looking at myself but the past 3 months I have ovulated on my own and had regular cycles and suddenly having another baby is possible right now.

    I want to keep going with my weight loss as I still have a long way to go but I'm hoping that I will continue to go in the right direction and it only motivates me further.

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    Using a belt as weight loss motivation

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 10:27 PM PDT

    During my teen years, I use to be too big for belts and, I mean very big. Like not even a men's sized 48 would fit a 15 year old girl kind of big, No stores in my area ever sold plus sized belts and, thus I had to deal with my pants falling down. I hated the feeling of my pants falling off as I went to sit down. If I didn't wear large T-shirt's, my underwear would have been seen by everyone. It wasn't until the first few months into 2020 that, I managed to actually fit into the first puncture of the belt. I was amazed that I was able to fit in one for the first time since I was a kid. Before my weight loss, I'd go to the belts in the store and try on the biggest size that they had. I couldn't even get passed the metal without holding in my stomach. Fast forward and, I'm adding on new punctures. So far, I've added 3 to the previous 5 that was already in the belt. Whenever I compare the size difference, it baffles me. Going from the 8th puncture to all of the way back to the metal part where it didn't fit me, was a shocker.

    Although I'm buying new pants as I lose weight, I'm sticking with this same belt until no more punctures can be added. Just due to the fact that it's such a great weight loss motivator. I can see how much progress that I've made just from sliding a piece of leather.

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    Covid Weight again

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 10:05 AM PDT

    I've always struggled with my body. I've never really respected it like I should and I go through periods where I'm skinny for a year and then gain weight again, also for a year. Food is definitely an emotional support for me. Through this Covid thing, I've gained weight. Close to 20lbs i want to say. My clothes fit but they're all so tight. My partner recently told me (after I asked) that he was less sexually attracted to me since my weight gain. It made me feel awful and ashamed and like i wanted my clothes to swallow me whole. But i started making small changes. I eat less carbs and more protein and veggies at dinner. I've slowed down when eating dessert. I've switched from toast and butter for breakfast to coffee and some fruits because it turns out, I'm not super hungry when it comes to breakfast, i just think i am. I just started this week so no big weight loss change or anything. Tomorrow, i plan on going on a long walk. I just had to get this out there. I need to take things slowly because i have a history of trying to do big changes and crashing. The motivation in this sub makes me hopeful. And I've read some good habits and tips here that I'm looking forward to trying.

    Edit: wow everyone, thank you so much. I wasn't expecting this amount to support and love and the outpouring of it is so appreciated. Thank you for reminding me I'm human, that my goal is doable and that weight gain is okay. I have a good feeling moving forward :)

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    It's like getting a new body

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 10:19 PM PDT

    I've been overweight to obese the majority of my life. Been trying the last ten years on and off to lose the weight and get healthy.

    Finally, for the first time, I'm seeing real successes that are sticking. Same methodology I've used before; CICO (1200-1300 daily intake) and IF (16:8). Except with the pandemic and isolation I've had the time and space to work on my mental health which has been MAJOR. I'm just 5lb shy of my goal, I've never been this close before!!

    Anyways, to my story. Been seeing a new rehab RMT for some life-long physiological problems, no biggie. But I frequently go home to find lovely bruises arching across my bad and hips. Going every week so lately I'm just generally sore like I've been beat up every day.

    Last night a spot on my back, on the ribs under my scapula, was hurting like it was bruised. I was in bed lying on my side, and I reached to my back to rub the sore spot when... I could feel my ribs. Except I could really feel my ribs, way more then ever before. And one in particular felt bigger than the others? I was starting to wonder if my new RMT, who's a very big and strong man, maybe moved a rib or something? But that doesn't sound right, do ribs move? It didn't hurt when I breathed in so nothing was broken. All these thoughts went through my head as I got out of bed and went to the tall mirror to check it out.

    Turns out I'm fine, I'm just a dummy forgetting that I'm not used to having lost this much weight before. I've never felt my bones, not really. They all have distinct shapes, curves, arches, edges, that you can't feel when there's however many inches of fat in the way. I'm not even remotely skinny or underweight (135lbs, 5'5"), so I'm not worried about that.

    It really is transformative!? Like a new body, I'm discovering all sorts of neat things I never imagined I'd experience with weight loss. So I guess ribs feel different in an unexpected way when you're a healthy weight, who knew?

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    Hit my original goal weight today

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 05:54 PM PDT

    Hello again everyone, I posted when I hit 200 pounds but I'm back with an update

    Started losing weight on May 19th 2020

    Starting weight 236 pounds

    My original goal was to hit 188, will be pushing it to 180, but still feels amazing to hit the mile stone

    188 pounds

    230ish

    252 in high school

    My workout routine: I jog/walk/run 2 miles a day 6 days a week 30 squats 5 times a week 30 push ups 5 times a week And 6 minutes of ab workouts from an app called 6 pack promise 5 times a week

    My diet: I generally stay below 1300 calories but this is basically what I eat everyday excepts cheatish days on sundays

    Breakfast: Protein shake with 60 grams of protein with almond milk 312 calories Lunch: One cup of brown rice, 4 oz of steak or chicken, and as many vegetables that I can fit in a bowl 4-500 calories Dinner: Two low carb tortillas with either white meat chicken breast or turkey with sour cream lettuce spinach and low fat cheese 3-400 calories

    If I'm still hungry end of the day I'll have a bowl of cereal before going to bed.

    Thank you to everyone in this subreddit for giving me the courage to keep on going, everyone else's progress really fuels my ability to stay consistent

    See everyone in 8 more pounds!

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    My mom at 20 vs me at 20 (my Thinspiration)

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 03:59 PM PDT

    Recently came across this old gem while i was going through scrapbooks.

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y0ns_AmAXImVCmQHfkTqdwBYvFFsywOi/view?usp=drivesdk

    Iv seen it before but i was reminded of how beautiful my mom looked! And of course, how thin she was. Now, she's always been much smaller than me (im about 415 and she's only like 160 now) but seeing that picture really had me feeling sorry for myself and i couldnt help but compare her to me.

    However, i quickly realized i was being too toxic with myself and understood that we have two different bodies and we grew up in two different times.

    Im going to use this as positive inspiration to become a healthier/happier woman and maybe one day fit in that outfit! (she still has it in her closet😂)

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    Finally not obese anymore

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 07:04 AM PDT

    M19 6'1 SW 276 CW 227

    I've been a long time peeker here, and I have to say that I really appreciate this community because of all the help these posts here have provided me.

    Back when I started in August I was sick and tired of my weight, my looks and my inability to do basic things. My legs were hurting, my very own body was warning me as well as my doctors, whom I've ignored for the past years. I had severe back pain which also affected my chest, and I was fearing heart disease. Lockdown didn't do me well. I've gained about 10 pounds and in summer this year, I finally realized that I'm too young to waste these good years with being unhealthy. It finally clicked in my mind. I've stopped seeing food as a mere pleasure, but as fuel for my body and frankly I realized that I don't need that much food.

    So I started eating less and logging in my food, which made me realize that I used to eat 2 or 3 portions in one sitting, 3 times a day. Plus Soda and Alcohol, which also accounted for many many calories that I just didn't need. Now don't get me wrong, I still love food, but I've learned how to properly eat. I've learnt to stop when my stomach is full and I've learnt that I am not hungry when my mind is telling me to eat. Thanks to this community, I've found my own way to loose weight and keep losing weight.

    How did I do it? Mostly CICO and regular exercise. HIIT Cardio and weight lifting. Of course I hit my fair share of plateaus, which I overcame with just patience and adjusting my diet. I know that I'm not done yet, but today I had my first real realization of what I've accomplished in the past few months.

    When I stepped on the scale this morning, it read 103kgs - 227 pounds. My BMI has now dropped from being obese to being overweight, and I'm really happy. I've wanted to come here to thank everyone for keeping me motivated by sharing their experiences.

    Believe me, you can make it too! With just the right amount of patience and consistency, everybody can reach their goal. I know that I still have about 40 pounds to loose to hit my goal weight, but I know that I'll make it.

    Thank you for everything loseit, and thank you for reading!

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    Goal! 40 Lbs in 12 Weeks - Tips, tricks & thoughts

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 08:36 PM PDT

    Thought I would share the news - and pass thoughts. So many previous posts were very helpful to achieve my goal. 40lbs in 12 weeks - dropped from 265 to 225.

    • CICO works - the math was fairly consistent - each week I would lose between 2-4 lbs. My TDEE was around 3,000 and my calorie target was 1,500 - so I should have (and did) average ~3 lbs loss per week.
    • To kick off my program, I did a 3-day juice cleanse (with a 2-day prep before cleanse). I hit about 800 calories a day for the 3 days, lost 8 lbs that week - and I felt it helped me move to 1,500 days easily (which seemed like a lot of food). It showed a quick win and helped me set a frame of mind.
    • I used https://www.reddit.com/r/1500isplenty/ for meal ideas. Some things that worked for me were peanut butter powder (protein add at lower calorie), used freekah as my primary grain, no bread, no rice or no pasta, I did oatmeal for breakfast but also worked in some protein waffles, cauli-rice, lean ground meats, and a ton of veg. Many of the meals I will continue as I move to maintenance.
    • I did 300 cal for breakfast, 300 for lunch, and 700 for dinner. I had 2 x 100 cal snacks in between meals. I tried to only eat between 9 AM and 6 PM. In the early few weeks, I chewed gum quite a bit, but then dropped it as I established rhythm. If I had to gnaw on something, I did 35 calorie rice cakes. The structure really helped me stick with the overall program - did not want to think, just execute.
    • I never did any cheat meals or cheat days. I had originally planned to up my calories on weekends - and take breaks. But I felt great through the 12 weeks - more energy, better sleep, etc.. I never wanted to disrupt momentum.
    • I was fairly active - spin 3 x per week, long hike 1X per week, light aerobics 2x per week. I also did strength training 3x per week (on my spin days). I did not want to lose a ton of muscle, so I watched my protein as much as possible - just wanted to be above 100g a day.
    • My secret was a significant other who was in full support - she led a lot of meal prep, which was a big advantage. We worked out a lot together as well - we had access to a building gym with basic weights, spin bike, and treadmill.
    • As the weeks went by, my poop did not flow easily. Some of the choppiness in my week to week loss measurement was based on movement timing. After week 5, I started taking Miralax once a week. Since I was low on calorie, needed some help. I had Sunday morning as my weekly weigh-in date/time.
    • I had a DEXA scan a few weeks ago and now have a baseline for body fat of 26% - my plan is to up my calorie to 1800 then 2000 and slowly drop to 215.
    • Prior to this success, I incorrectly believed that working out hard was the key to weight loss. Although I did exercise hard and frequent, I was still overeating (especially late at night - second dinners). My big lesson: if you want to lose weight, focus on nutrition and calorie deficit.

    As always, if I could do it - anybody can do it. I was just really tired of being heavy - and took that first step. When i saw progress, the momentum just kept building.

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    How do I lose weight when my partner doesn't want to

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 07:26 AM PDT

    Before we start I've always been really bad at Grammer sorry in advance

    Ok so 2 years ago I was 520lbs I had my "click moment" and in about a year and 2 months I lost 220 of it through constent diet and exercise, then I started dating my gf and long story short a cheat meal here, a cheat meal there, I'm back up to 360-380. Me and my partner live together now, we have both tried dieting together which has worked for the short time we did it but it only lasted a month I want to get back on track but if my GF doesn't want to what are some tips to stick to my diet because every time I try it only lasts for about a day maybe two. I know this sounds strange but I have issues remembering I'll be at work thinking that I want to start my diet Right here and now but on the way home or maybe that weekend after I'll grab a bag of hot Cheetos and some soda without even thinking and won't even realize that I'm breaking my diet until after, like I said I've already lost 200 lb I know what I'm doing so it's not that I'm depriving myself it's just that I can't remember that I'm on my diet, It was easier in the past because I was able to do it without any distractions but now that I live with my GF she brings home unhealthy food I have even asked her to try hiding it but that hasn't worked because our apartment is very small and any place she's able to hide it that's where I keep my normal stuff anyway,she is very sensitive about her weight and I've even asked her if me and her could go back on it together but she gets very emotional and refuses to do so. It's very frustrating because I have nobody in my life that is big and has gone through the same thing that I do so either 1 their overweight as well but they don't want to lose weight Or 2 they've never had to deal with weight loss so they don't get the struggle that I've been through and they just shrugg it off

    sorry for the long post but if anybody has gone through weight loss while their partner hasn't and was successful I could really use some advice. Thanks in advance

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    [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: November 1st, 2020

    Posted: 01 Nov 2020 12:26 AM 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 September.

    How was your September? You're free to structure this however you want, but think about the following topics:

    • How has your weightloss progressed? Better, or worse than expected?

    • What are some Non Scale Victories that you've experienced this month?

    • Did you set goals for September, did you keep to them?

    • What went well during this month, what could need improvement?

    • What important lessons did you learn?

    Today is also goal-setting day for October! 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...

    • Do you have a goal weight for this month, if yes, what is it? For example: maintain a 0.5kg loss a week.

    • Do you have exercise goals? For instance, get in 10.000k steps a day

    • What plans do you have for your diet? Do you have goals there?

    • What are some non weight/exercise related goals you have? Here, get creative. Past participants have used this section to stay accountable for their homework, learning languages, pledging not to order junkfood, ...

    Thank you for keeping this thread alive and kicking in these interesting times!

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    sad but actually not sad progress !

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 08:25 PM PDT

    Soooo it's been about 3.5 months since i started my weight loss journey. I didn't lose crazy much but enough to notice some things. Within the first month i bought a few mom/boyfriend jeans because i always felt like i was too fat to rock them but i wanted to feel confident in them even with little/no progress. I wanted to gain confidence not only through weight loss but also with my mindset. Anyways, I bought a few jeans and LOVED them so much! I had each of them on for 2-4 times and even though they weren't crazy tight around my waist/stomach, they originally fitted perfectly. but now i see how 2 of them already don't fit without a belt and one of those doesn't look good even with the belt because it just fits so loosely. On the one hand, I am extremely happy to not only see progress on the scale but also progress in the way clothes fit but on the other hand, i loved these jeans so much and they were (for me atleast) still very new. Of course the happy side wins here and i wouldn't want to fit back into the jeans whatsoever but i just wanted to share this "sad" milestone which is actually rather funny than sad. Have a nice day everyone and maybe remember to not buy a lot of clothes in the beginning of your weight loss or you will end up like me and only be able to enjoy them for a little time.

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    Mom keeps being concerned over my weight loss and doesn’t want me to lose more

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 08:20 PM PDT

    I'm a 19 y/o female and I'm staying home for university for this semester. I used to be 5'3" and 120 pounds but I didn't really like that I looked flabby and I wanted to slim down my thighs. A month and a half ago I started exercising and restricting to 1200 calories a day and now I'm 5'3" and 114 pounds. I want to get down to 108-110 pounds. Point being, I'm still a healthy weight but my mom thinks I'm getting too thin. She keeps telling me how she's concerned about me and just now she told me not to lose any more weight. She keeps trying to make me eat more desserts and food. I don't understand why she thinks I'm too thin because I look healthy in the mirror and I'm not losing weight too fast. Any advice?

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    Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Saturday, 31 October 2020? Start here!

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 03:25 AM PDT

    Today is your Day 1?

    Welcome to r/Loseit!

    So you aren't sure of how to start? Don't worry! "How do I get started?" is our most asked question. r/Loseit has helped our users lose over 1,000,000 recorded pounds and these are the steps that we've found most useful for getting started.

    Why you're overweight

    Our bodies are amazing (yes, yours too!). In order to survive before supermarkets, we had to be able to store energy to get us through lean times, we store this energy as adipose fat tissue. If you put more energy into your body than it needs, it stores it, for (potential) later use. When you put in less than it needs, it uses the stored energy. The more energy you have stored, the more overweight you are. The trick is to get your body to use the stored energy, which can only be done if you give it less energy than it needs, consistently.

    Before You Start

    The very first step is calculating your calorie needs. You can do that HERE. This will give you an approximation of your calorie needs for the day. The next step is to figure how quickly you want to lose the fat. One pound of fat is equal to 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of fat per week you will need to consume 500 calories less than your TDEE (daily calorie needs from the link above). 750 calories less will result in 1.5 pounds and 1000 calories is an aggressive 2 pounds per week.

    Tracking

    Here is where it begins to resemble work. The most efficient way to lose the weight you desire is to track your calorie intake. This has gotten much simpler over the years and today it can be done right from your smartphone or computer. r/loseit recommends an app like MyFitnessPal, Loseit! (unaffiliated), or Cronometer. Create an account and be honest with it about your current stats, activities, and goals. This is your tracker and no one else needs to see it so don't cheat the numbers. You'll find large user created databases that make logging and tracking your food and drinks easy with just the tap of the screen or the push of a button. We also highly recommend the use of a digital kitchen scale for accuracy. Knowing how much of what you're eating is more important than what you're eating. Why? This may explain it.

    Creating Your Deficit

    How do you create a deficit? This is up to you. r/loseit has a few recommendations but ultimately that decision is yours. There is no perfect diet for everyone. There is a perfect diet for you and you can create it. You can eat less of exactly what you eat now. If you like pizza you can have pizza. Have 2 slices instead of 4. You can try lower calorie replacements for calorie dense foods. Some of the communities favorites are cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash in place of their more calorie rich cousins. If it appeals to you an entire dietary change like Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian.

    The most important thing to remember is that this selection of foods works for you. Sustainability is the key to long term weight management success. If you hate what you're eating you won't stick to it.

    Exercise

    Is NOT mandatory. You can lose fat and create a deficit through diet alone. There is no requirement of exercise to lose weight.

    It has it's own benefits though. You will burn extra calories. Exercise is shown to be beneficial to mental health and creates an endorphin rush as well. It makes people feel awesome and has been linked to higher rates of long term success when physical activity is included in lifestyle changes.

    Crawl, Walk, Run

    It can seem like one needs to make a 180 degree course correction to find success. That isn't necessarily true. Many of our users find that creating small initial changes that build a foundation allows them to progress forward in even, sustained, increments.

    Acceptance

    You will struggle. We have all struggled. This is natural. There is no tip or trick to get through this though. We encourage you to recognize why you are struggling and forgive yourself for whatever reason that may be. If you overindulged at your last meal that is ok. You can resolve to make the next meal better.

    Do not let the pursuit of perfect get in the way of progress. We don't need perfect. We just want better.

    Additional resources

    Now you're ready to do this. Here are more details, that may help you refine your plan.

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    SV/NSV Feats of the Day - Sunday, 01 November 2020: Today, I conquered!

    Posted: 01 Nov 2020 01:09 AM PDT

    The habit of persistence is the habit of victory!

    Celebrating something great? Scale Victory, Non-Scale Victory, Progress, Milestones -- this is the place! Big or small, long or short, please post here and help us focus all of today's awesomeness into an inspiring and informative mega-dose of greatness! (Details are appreciated!! How are you losing your weight?)

    • Did you just change your flair? pass a milestone? reach a goal?
    • Did you log for an entire week? or year?
    • Did you take the stairs? walk a mile? jog for 3? set a new personal record?
    • Fit into your old pair of jeans? throw away your fat clothes? fit into your college outfit?

    Post it here! This is the new, improved place for recording your acts of awesomeness!

    Due to space limitations, this may be an announcement (sticky) only occasionally. Please find it daily and keep it the hottest thing on /r/loseit!

    On reddit your vote means, "I found this interesting!" Help us make this daily post the most read, most used, most interesting post on /r/loseit by reading, commenting, and participating often!

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    24-Hour Pledge - Sunday, 01 November 2020 - The Plan for Today!

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 09:09 PM PDT

    Wake up with determination; go to bed with satisfaction!

    This is our daily check-in, to help keep us accountable over the long haul. Feel free to post whatever goals will help keep you on track.

    Here's the regular text on behalf of this thread's originator, kingoftheeyesores, taken with his blessing

    > I'll be posting a daily, 24 hour pledge to stick to my plan, or whichever small piece of my plan I am currently working on. Whatever your dietary goals may be, I hope you stick to them for the next 24 hours (and then worry about the following 24!). Who's with me?

    Thanks to /u/nofollowthrough who made the 24-Hour Pledge an ongoing /r/loseit institution.

    Due to space limitations, this may be a sticky only occasionally. Please find it daily using the sidebar or top message.

    On reddit, your vote means, "I found this interesting" (...read more about voting on reddit)

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    My old exercise plan is about to be entirely void, and it's really made me lose a lot of inspiration.

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 10:37 PM PDT

    When I started this year, I was over 320 pounds. I told myself that I was going to start losing weight, and it was going great. From January to October, I lost almost 70 pounds, and was really inspired to lose the rest. A combination of drinking more water, working a very intense job, and tracking what I eat and drink really helped me get there.

    However, last month something started happening with my foot. It's been misaligned for a while, but never bothered me too much since the most I'd get out of it was the occasional "how come you walk funny?". Last month that quickly turned into uneasiness, foot pains, and tripping repeatedly over and over. Essentially, no matter what, this month I'm going to have some sort of action taken, and it'll more than likely have me out of commission for a few weeks to a few months. I'd be lying if I said this really hurt my motivation, and I've already gained back ~10 pounds. It feels like the past month has definitely taken a few steps backwards, and I want to start getting back into my old habits.

    Out of curiosity, does anyone know any good home exercises that require little-to-no leg requirement? One of my favorite exercises to lose weight was going on walks, and that won't be an option anymore. Gaining muscle and losing calories would both be great to know.

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    Food is about community

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 01:29 PM PDT

    I realized something this week that I guess I've always felt but didn't know how to put into words. Food is about community.

    I've always loved to cook and bake. I love eating with my family and friends.

    How does this realization help me with weight loss? It's helped shift my focus away from eating calorific foods for comfort, or out of boredom or stress. Instead, I find other coping mechanisms. Need comfort? A nice bubble bath with a sparkling water or unsweet iced tea. Bored? Read a book. Stressed? Go for a walk.

    The time to indulge in a calorific meal is not Monday morning just because frozen waffles sounds better than my usual oatmeal. The time to drink a glass of wine or two is not alone on a Tuesday night after a 'stressful day' at work. Wednesday at 2pm is not the time to eat my feelings in ice cream.

    Instead, Sunday brunch with friends is the time for waffles. Friday evening with my husband watching a movie is wine time. Dessert is best enjoyed when it's a spontaneous thing your friend baked after a game night :)

    I'm not saying there's anything wrong with eating ice cream on a weeknight, etc. but this epiphany has helped me keep my weekdays in check so that I can truly and without guilt enjoy and celebrate the time I spend with family and friends, fully partaking in the entire experience, including the highly calorific foods.

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    Anyone else discouraged by Libra?

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 08:23 PM PDT

    I've heard great things about HappyScale, so I got the android version, Libra. I'm a daily weigher, because I find the fluctuations interesting, but only log weight in MyFitnessPal once a week or so. So, I was looking forward to Libra and its moving-average feature. However, the "estimated goal date" or whatever it's called is totally messing with me. I don't feel like it's based on averages. It changes drastically from day to day, even as I log a couple .1 or .2 losses, one .2 gain bumps my date back 2 weeks. I ended up taking a break from weighing. I also don't know what the green numbers mean, and that makes me feel dumb.

    So, anyone else kinda hatin' on Libra?

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    30 Day Accountability Challenge - November Sign Ups

    Posted: 31 Oct 2020 05:15 PM PDT

    Holy crapoly it's almost November kids!

    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.

    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 (200 lbs, preferably trend weight): Oofta.

    Stay within calorie range (maintain): Maintenance.

    Exercise 5 days a week: X/X days.

    Self-care journaling (once a week, 60 minutes):

    Nanowrimo 1666 words a day: X/50000 words.

    Try a new recipe once a week: X/X weeks.

    Express gratitude:

    Some simpler goals this month. Your turn now kids!

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