Weight loss: I’m scrolling this sub while eating a massive chili cheese dog and fries |
- I’m scrolling this sub while eating a massive chili cheese dog and fries
- I went to the gym for 5 days in a row
- Red Cross tech asked me if I was “a runner or a swimmer.”
- I ate a Cinnabon yesterday
- I've successfully stuck to ~1500 calories and IF for four days in a row for the first time ever.
- binged.
- Day 6 of calorie tracking and no alcohol!
- NSV: Put the donuts away and turned off the oven.
- Asian female struggling with losing weight and body image
- Accepting the fact that it's a lifelong pursuit...
- [NSV] A friend said nothing about my 10 kilo weightloss
- Find what physical fitness works for you!! Most can’t do a whole gym routine after being sedentary for years!
- [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: January 8th, 2020
- A small step in the right direction.
- 24-Hour Pledge - Friday, 08 January 2021 - The Plan for Today!
- Embarrassing Experience....I can't keep going down this path
- Daily Q&A Post for Friday, 08 January 2021 - No question too small!
- SV/NSV Feats of the Day - Friday, 08 January 2021: Today, I conquered!
- Reasons I have not lost weight this week
- NSV- My A1C is normal!
- Free Talk Friday for 08 January 2021 - Come Talk About Anything!
| I’m scrolling this sub while eating a massive chili cheese dog and fries Posted: 07 Jan 2021 05:56 PM PST And I feel great about it!! My family ordered dinner tonight from one of my favorite local places. So this morning, I looked up the menu and picked something I love that wouldn't completely blow past my daily calories (looking at you, bacon cheddar bourbon burger with fries) and fit it into my day. Had a very light lunch and am now enjoying the hell out of my dinner while still being below my 1,500 daily calories. I swear, CICO is the most freeing "diet" ever. No more elimination, no more good foods and bad foods, no more cutting out entire macros from your diet. Over winter break, I've enjoyed Christmas candy and cookies, wine, hot chocolate, pizza, mozzarella sticks, vodka, ice cream, birthday cake, fries, eggnog, and probably anything else you can think of. I've also lost 14 pounds since Thanksgiving break ended, and went over my calories maaaayyyybe twice since then? Man, counting calories is great. I love it here! [link] [comments] |
| I went to the gym for 5 days in a row Posted: 07 Jan 2021 06:25 AM PST I used to love the gym at my lowest weight and fell out of it when I moved somewhere that didn't have easy gym access (this is also when I fell into a deep depression and gained 50 pounds). I just got a membership at Planet Fitness and now I'm remembering why I loved it so much. I'm trying to lose 50 pounds this year. I'm so excited for what's to come!! 3 months ago I was so depressed I couldn't get out of bed, and now I'm making strides to better myself and do things I know help stabilize my mood. Exercise has been so good for my physical and mental health in the past, and I can't wait to see results. I just wanted to tell someone. I'm so happy and proud. [link] [comments] |
| Red Cross tech asked me if I was “a runner or a swimmer.” Posted: 07 Jan 2021 06:38 PM PST I went to donate blood and during the pre screen my Red Cross tech checked my blood pressure. Afterwards, he sat back in his chair, a puzzled look on his face, and put the stethoscope on his neck. He then asked me if I was a runner or a swimmer! Turns out my blood pressure was too low. He rechecked and I was all good, but it felt amazing for that to be immediately where his mind went. A moderate pace walk was pretty arduous at my heaviest weight - though I'm still not a runner by any means. I'm still overweight, but out of obesity and edging ever closer to healthy weight! I use CICO exclusively for weight loss, but I do also do daily cardio (25 minute treadmill power walk) to keep my depression and back pain under control. MyFitnessPal is my app of choice, but only really because it knows all my food at this point, lol. I would otherwise probably use Loseit or Fooducate. It's taken 2.5 years, with plenty of highs and lows, but I'm down 31lbs, just 10lbs from my goal weight! Hoping to get there this spring and embrace maintenance over the summer. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 07 Jan 2021 02:58 PM PST I started being really conscientious about tracking my food right after Christmas. I had been doing so well - I stayed under my calorie limit every day! My weight stalled for 3 days, and then inexplicably went up yesterday mornin* - really frustrating! Then right around dinner time, my daughter (who is 18 and lives in an apartment near campus now) showed up with two Cinnabon's "because she was near the mall and she remembered I like them." I made an executive decision. I ate the Cinnabon. And it was good! I logged it as my dinner, and still came in barely under my calorie limit. I know nutritionally it was a disaster, but enjoying my daughter's company made it completely worth it. And today my weight was headed back downhill. No ragrets! [link] [comments] |
| I've successfully stuck to ~1500 calories and IF for four days in a row for the first time ever. Posted: 07 Jan 2021 04:23 PM PST Before this, I had always made an excuse or talked myself into needing that extra slice of pie or piece of bread, but somehow I've remained disciplined. I plan on keeping this up. I've allowed myself to enjoy whatever I'm eating, but simply in moderation. I've been drinking plenty of water. After a good two weeks of really indulging in great food and alcohol, I feel so refreshed after restricting myself to ~1500 calories. Btw, I am a 5'4.5" female and I was 157 last time I checked. My goal is to be around 145. I've been wanting this goal for probably 8 years, but always made excuses. I also struggled with binge eating disorder, but somehow I broke it. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 07 Jan 2021 09:56 PM PST I ate nearly 5000 calories for the first time in several weeks. I'd been having a really good week. I've been practicing yoga every morning and have established a beautiful morning routine. I don't know how many of you felt impacted by the news in the US yesterday, but I really, really did. It hit really close to home. And I overate yesterday and binged throughout the day. I didn't make the connection between the two until I'm lying down in bed right now - that I'm stressed, and I'm overeating. But of course it's true. Well, I'm not going to let that stop me. I'm not going to quit. I am back to my intermittent fasting tomorrow, doing yoga in the morning, going on a long walk, and counting my calories keeping them under 1800. Someone here posted here about who is going to be posting their "15 pounds down!" at the end of March. I am going to be one of them. I have 83 days to go, each day a new chance to do better. Thanks y'all. I appreciate this community so much. [link] [comments] |
| Day 6 of calorie tracking and no alcohol! Posted: 08 Jan 2021 01:28 AM PST Hey yall, I fell off the wagon for a bit but then last week something just clicked. I decided I wanted to stop drinking alcohol daily and start tracking calories again. For the past 6 days I have been tracking and staying under my 1200 calorie goal! (Except for one day I had 1900) I haven't had any alcohol though and have been offered but said no! That's a big deal for me and I already feel less puffy and more clear headed. I know its not even a week yet but I'm proud of myself so far. I know I'll have a drink again at some point but I'm just trying to see how far I can go with sobriety. When I drink again I will make it more of a treat instead of a daily thing. Now after work I've been having tea or sparkling water as I still like the routine of a nice drink to unwind. Sorry for the rambles just wanted to tell someone and I know my friends are probably tired of my diet talk/no drinking talk lol Edit: I've already lost 4ish pounds and an inch off my waist but I realize that its water weight of course. I know real weight loss won't start for probably another week or so but slow and steady is the game. [link] [comments] |
| NSV: Put the donuts away and turned off the oven. Posted: 08 Jan 2021 12:17 AM PST It's been a real struggle for me these past few weeks/months even. I haven't had a proper binge since around christmas, because I had knew that I was just eating the stuff for the taste, and I didn't even want any of it. Like, I'd buy it and when I came home I sat there andbhad to almost convince myself to eat it. Very weird feeling, but somehow I couldn't stop. Went home over christmas and couldn't buy stuff, so it stopped. Now I'm back to living alone and yesterday was a terrible day. I am so stressed and I'm feeling lonely/overwhelmed/scared and like shit about my body. So idk why, the same thing started again and I went to the store and bought six donuts and a bag of curly fries (my fav). I came home, ate two of the donuts and turned on the oven, but I couldn't bring myself to do more. I had such a strong feeling of not hungry . Not full, I didn't eat much yesterday, but just absolutely not hungry, almost revolted at the thoight of food. So I put it all away and turned off the oven and I'm so glad I didn't force myself to eat it all. Now I still have it in the house and usually I want my binge food to be all gone that night so that I can start clean, but it is what it is. Not the biggest win, because I'm still a mess and this situation is still a mess, but it's something. [link] [comments] |
| Asian female struggling with losing weight and body image Posted: 08 Jan 2021 12:04 AM PST Hi All, I hope it's okay for me to post this here... I am a Female Asian American who has struggled with weight and body image pretty much my whole life... sometimes I am so frustrated, I want to cry, especially recently with the pandemic and gyms being closed etc. I am posting to ask for some help and support from the group. In a nutshell, my family is from an asian culture where the population is generally very petite - short, skinny, and overall tiny. As an Asian American, I grew up larger and have had all of the usual pressures from Asian societies about my weight, which has led me to become self conscious and very insecure about my weight. I have gone through a journey to improve both my mental and physical health over the years. But I still struggle with this and can't get the voices telling me I am big out of my head. I am 5"6 and 130 lbs. By North American standards, I am slim or average. No one ever has any concerns about my weight here. But many of my friends and family are Asian... and for Asian standards I am a bit chubby. I really want to lose 5-10 pounds, because I think I would feel more beautiful and less stressed out about this. But it's been a huge struggle for me... I am already doing many things to try and lose weight but its just helping to maintain my weight and I am not losing which is frustrating. For example: - I don't drink pop or alcohol. Mostly water/tea and the occasional glass of milk or orange juice if I am really feeling it. - I exercise almost daily. Combination of walking/jogging/strength training and yoga usually 30min - 1hr each day. Minimum 3x per week but since the pandemic more like 5x or 6x per week. I also don't exercise just to be skinny... I actually love it and love moving my body! - I try to eat mostly veggies and fruits - Recently I have been eating only 2 meals a day and doing intermittent fasting but no change in weight even after months - I am always trying to exercise when possible. Going for walks etc. If you tried to hang out with pre-pandemic me I would invite you for a walk/exercise class/hike/yoga etc. I admit, my one vice is that I love potato chips and dessert. But I try to limit myself and control portions. I don't want to give this up bc I feel like its my one "vice" so to speak and I don't think I am eating them excessively. I want to be able to eat some treats once in a while and still be slim! Is that too much to ask for? I should be allowed dammit! I am really frustrated because I feel like I am doing a lot of the "right things" but I am still not where I want to be. I feel fat. My belly has fat rolls and my torso is too wide. My shoulders are too wide and thighs too thick. And my face... too chubby. I feel like I am bursting out of my bikini when I put one on and things overflow. I don't want to be too slim, but I want to be a little bit slimmer and Im sad all of the new efforts I am making (2 meals a day, portion control, more exercise) isn't taking effect. I am so frustrated I can't sleep some nights bc I am despairing and stressed all night (like tonight). I don't want to be so crazy skinny like the k-pop stars but somewhere in between that and where I am now... I know it is possible... I got to 120lbs a few years ago, I want to get back there but admittedly I was extremely depressed which led to the weight-loss so I want to get there in a healthier way. This also isn't just about image to me, Im not that vain, I think. its more about acceptance and feeing I have an acceptable size and not having to worry about being too large anymore. I would appreciate any advice, suggestions, stories you'd like to share about your own journeys etc. I just need some help, support, and understanding. I feel like I am at my wits end. [link] [comments] |
| Accepting the fact that it's a lifelong pursuit... Posted: 07 Jan 2021 08:09 AM PST I just wanted to share something, a mindset, that has helped me to reframe my efforts. "Each day, for the rest of my life, I will need to put a little bit of my effort towards healthy living." I used to find this idea oppressive. I now find it liberating. Let me explain. If you go through life waiting for that arrival date where you will no longer need to worry about food, your body, or healthy living, you will always be disappointed. Those of us who have learned to use food as a drug, a coping mechanism, an emotional support tool, will always battle with that urge. We aren't going to all of a sudden reach our goal weight and never need to worry again. That's not how it works. We need to actively retrain our brain and remind ourselves of what we hope to accomplish every day. The other thing I've been reflecting on lately is that our efforts, even our failed ones, are not in vain. Many of us, if left without any checks and balances, would be much larger and less healthy than we currently are. We often forget this. We see our excess weight and think of it as a failure, rather than seeing all of the many successes we have had over the years in keeping more weight off. So with that in mind, I find it helpful to consider my efforts each day as one part of a lifelong decision to manage my weight. I won't always be successful in each season, but I will always devote a bit of energy and attention to the pursuit of healthy living each day. It helps to banish this all or nothing mentality and remind us that fast weight loss should not be the goal. Lifelong management should be our goal. [link] [comments] |
| [NSV] A friend said nothing about my 10 kilo weightloss Posted: 07 Jan 2021 01:18 PM PST Hey all, This is a bit weird compared to other NSVs, so heads up for rambling emotions. Since SW, I've lost ~19 kilos (gotta change my flair!) I did start my weightloss journey while I was still seeing this friend regularly, so the last time we saw each other, I was 10ish kilos heavier. We hung out today - as safely as possible - and not once did she bring up my significantly improved fitness or even, my obviously nicer-than-before body. We just caught up on the last three months, talked about fitness in general, all fun stuff. It's useful to know, I suppose, that she and I have talked a lot about body image issues, health, etc etc so I think it was a win for us both. The victory part, I think, is that I didn't think about it until I was scrolling through Reddit just now. I can start phasing weightloss out of my life, and focus on maintenance, strength and overall fitness now, and maybe, just maybe, leave the insecurity behind. Acknowledgment of my weight is NOT a part of my personality! My friends will love me fat, and they'll love me fit. Today was a good reminder of that. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 07 Jan 2021 07:25 PM PST Something that weighed on my shoulders (still does!) is the idea that biking, swimming, running, dance, etc. isn't as genuine as a gym routine. We are all individual and I would stress to everyone that just because you don't work out at the gym doesn't discount any physical or emotional gains from fitness/exercise! I have huge body dysmorphia but through biking and diet change I was able to lose 50+ lbs after 3 years. Let me tell you the numbers on the page sound long to some but it was so FAST for such a revolutionary difference for me! So what if you are the type to run a lap? So what if you only enjoy walking? Realistically I can't even imagine me years ago running PERIOD but after finding the physical fitness that was ENJOYABLE (biking) I'm now glad to expand into other forms. Think out of the box on what you like to do. I'm a big explorer so biking helped me branch out and see new things. The idea of seeing new areas and going out at dusk alone thrilled me. If physical fitness doesn't sound exciting, then what does? Go from there. Keep in mind healthy means just that. Good health. If you feel miserable and unfulfilled during physical exercise, then you aren't healthy. Find something that's sustainable is such a cliche by now, but please keep in mind there IS something out there. Sustainable means I ENJOY it. Not I'll tolerate it until I can enjoy it. Find something that makes you confident. I'm an introvert when it comes to exercise but there's so many people who may genuinely enjoy a group environment (but don't let something like waiting on friends to follow up stop your progress - this was a stalling point for my fitness journey). Find a class. Yoga. Dancing. Pilates. Biking. Sports. Lacrosse. Archery. Gun range. Running. Swimming. Even something as simple as a job change to something more physical is a step to the right direction. I have YET to instill a gym routine. I may just be not ready for that and that's fine! I still am able to build muscle over long periods of time. The mindset that "I will feel this rep" or "I will feel this run" in my body for LIFE has helped me so much in regards to physical and emotional health. I was the type of person to never feel like I was doing enough and STILL be the type of person to overload my plate with unrealistic expectations that never worked out. These go hand in hand. It turns out the little things I did didn't even get noticed by MYSELF until years after the fact after I could see the progress. Don't focus on the pounds but focus on feeling alive. Feeling healthy. And if you can't, then change your pace. Find your rhythm (: [link] [comments] |
| [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: January 8th, 2020 Posted: 07 Jan 2021 10:15 PM PST 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] |
| A small step in the right direction. Posted: 07 Jan 2021 10:01 PM PST Hi guys I just wanted to share something I'm proud of today. I'm currently trying to lose all my covid weight (73kgs) plus the additional I was attempting to lose pre covid (64kgs) and I have always struggled with food and binging. I have never been one to leave food on my plate, especially when I eat out at restaurants, why pay for it if I don't eat it all right! But I made a small step in the right direction today, I actually stopped when I was full, I didn't let the guilt of wasted food over take my mind, or let the flavour take control, I listened to my body and I stopped. I know this isn't a lot, but for me it means that I am moving in the right direction towards my goals. I guess that's it. Just needed someone to help celebrate my accomplishment with. Hope you are all having a beautiful day and staying strong in these trying times. [link] [comments] |
| 24-Hour Pledge - Friday, 08 January 2021 - The Plan for Today! Posted: 07 Jan 2021 11:01 PM PST 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
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**](https://www.reddit.com/wiki/voting)) --- [link] [comments] |
| Embarrassing Experience....I can't keep going down this path Posted: 07 Jan 2021 02:08 PM PST Today I found out that I have too much fat in the way (mostly from my chest & belly) to remove my period cup. I finally got it but it was very difficult & I had to contort my body in so many ways. I kind of panicked during the process. I haven't had to wear it in a few of months because of my irregular periods, so this was the first time in a while. Wow...I just can't believe it has come to this. I've been consistently gaining weight for years, ever since I graduated high school. I started off at 5'3", 120 lbs at high school graduation in 2007 and now I'm 5'3" 235 lbs. I know what I need to do. I've been researching extensively for years and years....just have never committed to it. I don't want to continue on this path. I don't want to find out what else I won't be able to do by myself if I continue to get bigger. Has anyone else had an embarrassing experience like this that jump-started their weight loss journey? [link] [comments] |
| Daily Q&A Post for Friday, 08 January 2021 - No question too small! Posted: 07 Jan 2021 10:31 PM PST Got a question? We've got answers! Do you have question but don't want to make a whole post? That's fine. Ask right here! What is on your mind? Everyone is welcome to ask questions or provide answers. No question is too minor or small. TIPS: * Include your stats if appropriate/relevant (or better yet, update your flair!) * Check the FAQ and other resources in the sidebar! [link] [comments] |
| SV/NSV Feats of the Day - Friday, 08 January 2021: Today, I conquered! Posted: 07 Jan 2021 10:01 PM PST 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 most the most read, most used, most interesting post on r/loseit by redding, commenting, and participating often! --- [link] [comments] |
| Reasons I have not lost weight this week Posted: 08 Jan 2021 12:43 AM PST M / 5ft 10 / 35 years old / SW 262lbs / CW 199lbs / GW 172lbs (?) Lost 63lbs so far and I have not lost weight this week despite weighing myself under the same circumstances. I know it is normal for weight loss to fluctuate, but I am overthinking it. So for my own sake of mind I thought I would list reasons why here. It would be great to get feedback:
In the back of my mind, assuming I have less calories in then out (which I am pretty sure of):
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| Posted: 07 Jan 2021 01:46 PM PST I have been pregnant 5 times and for each pregnancy I had gestational diabetes. Because of that when I was told I was pre-diabetic 10 years ago I wasn't surprised and just accepted that I would always have higher than normal blood sugar. In October, due an unrelated health issue, I went to the ER. I found out when I went to my follow up appointment that the ER had neglected to tell me my blood sugar was over 300 and . After my doctor ran labs of their own we discovered that my fasting blood sugar was 290 and my A1C was 11.3. An A1C meant that I had uncontrolled diabetes and medication was not an option. The Dr. immediately put me on insulin and told me to watch out for sores on my feet. I was scared, actually I was terrified. Diabetes had wreaked havoc in my family and I was scared that I was about to fall victim to it and have a lifelong struggle at 37 years old. But I was also determined. I had already lost about 20 pounds over the last few months through IF. After I was healed from the other issue I decided I was going to have to go hard in the paint. I started CICO at 1200-1400 calores a day with IF/OMAD. I started working out 5 times a week, and while I'm not doing keto I do eat fairly low carb. The best part is, not only am I in Onderland (from 236lbs -193lbs) for the first time in 8 years after having lost 40 pounds but in about three weeks I could already see the effects. I took my insulin one night and then checked my blood sugar after a meal and it was 130. I grabbed some juice just in case but I thought it was a fluke. But ever since then my blood sugar has been in the normal range. I went to the my follow up appointment yesterday and my A1C was 5.4! In just three months, I had reversed what I had thought was an inevitable slide into chronic illness. I had always heard that diet and exercise was key to reversing many chronic illnesses, but I was never willing to put in the work. I still have 40-50 pounds to lose but this NSV is a win in my book. [link] [comments] |
| Free Talk Friday for 08 January 2021 - Come Talk About Anything! Posted: 07 Jan 2021 09:01 PM PST Happy Friday everyone! Free Talk Friday is a free discussion post. Come talk about anything you want, whether it's health/fitness related or not. So tell us, what's on your mind today? Any fun plans for the weekend? (Credit to u/HermionesBook for running these in the past.) [link] [comments] |
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