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    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 04:30 PM PST

    feel better than I did in HS! I have been struggling for awhile with my eating habits but what has worked for me is CONSISTENCY. I still have a ways to go as I want to lost another 30 lbs but I have finally achieved what I have wanted. I started my journey in 2016, so it wasn't overnight. I also went through an awful marriage that was toxic but it also helped me grow in ways I didn't think were possible. I finally am learning the art of loving myself and putting myself first... it's a long journey but I'm so hopeful I'll finally get to reach my ultimate goal soon! Thanks for reading!

    SW: 325 CW: 190 GW: 160 35 F 5'2

    https://imgur.com/gallery/AGPIZFl

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    From a BMI of 50.6 to 28.7 in 11 months, a fresh perspective on weight loss

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 09:35 AM PST

    "You should lose 160 pounds". Those were words I have been hearing every doctor's visit since I moved out of my mother's house 9 years ago. How hopeless that seemed, how difficult it would be, let's just not care. I mean what's the worst that could happen? I'm in my early 20s, I'm invincible, some people drink too much, some people smoke cigarettes, I eat and drink. And I don't even eat and drink that much, I just don't have the metabolism of a thin person.

    Does that sound familiar to any of you? Because that was me the entirety of my adult life, up until a year ago when I started half trying, and it's only been about ten months since I started religiously logging in MFP.

    Excess weight is a debt, not a monetary debt, but a calorie debt that should be paid back so that the "interest" doesn't keep accruing. The interest on this debt, is the long term detriment to our health that excess weight creates. It can be difficult to see that when you're young, but as time goes on, you want to be paying less in interest, just as you would on a car or home loan, in order to make progress on paying down the debt. The same is true with weight loss, I developed hypertension at 26, I was not pre-diabetic but my doctors were starting to get concerned that I could turn that way at some point in the near future. I developed weight related adult onset asthma, another form of interest on this debt.

    But, after 20 years of gaining and maintaining a weight (once I turned 18) north of 300 for most of that time, I was able to pay back the vast majority of this debt that I once thought was hopeless, in less than a year through making small, sustained changes to my eating habits. Looking at it through this lens, it shines a new light on weight loss. Yes, it will take time to reach your goals, and 11 months is nothing to sneeze at. But when you look at it through the lens of 20 years of poor eating habits can be corrected in 11 months, less than 5% of the time it took to put on that weight and maintain, making "interest only payments", you can erase that debt, it can really show you what is possible and what you're capable of.

    I give plenty of nitty gritty tips on this sub as to what's worked, feel free to check my post history, but sticking to calorie counting, getting a fitbit to measure your daily calorie expenditure, and targeting foods rich in protein and unsaturated fats really makes a huge difference. It will take time, and the first month will be very challenging, but fortune favors the bold and the consistent. If you were like me with this amount of weight to lose, after being this size for a long time, I know you may be feeling the hopelessness I once did. But you will find the motivation, and you will reach your goals. It's OK to have tried and failed before, losing weight is a skill like any other that takes time to develop. You won't be eating low calories forever, you are teaching your body to get to a weight at a calorie defecit, and then eat to maintain that healthy weight. Maintaining that healthy weight means you get to eat a bit more than the number of calories you eat when losing, but it also means you can't go back to your old habits. Good luck everyone, go out there and make that progress. I can't wait to see the look on my doctor's face when I show up at next year's appointment at goal weight, after she saw me weighing 326 in September 2019, and 248 in August 2020. "You should lose 160 lbs" - OK, I did. Now I will maintain this through what I've learned on my journey of self-discovery.

    EDIT: To add, the hypertension diagnosis will be removed after my BP reads normal at my next appt, it was normal in August. Bloodwork all improved drastically, asthma is essentially gone. Weight related health issues tend to correct themselves given enough time and good lifestyle choices.

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    Dinner failure didn’t turn into fast food night

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 03:37 PM PST

    So tonight, I made a salmon recipe that I usually really like. However, there was just something off with the taste of the salmon. It was not only really dry, but smelled weird while it was cooking, and just didn't taste like it should. I made it last week and it was the most delicious meal ever, so I know it was the meat! Anyway...

    So I started thinking, hard, about what to do. I really didn't want to finish the salmon! Usually, I would use this as a legitimate excuse to run out and get fast food, or in the best case, go the store and get some kind of convenience food. I had a reeeeally long day at work today, and was too exhausted to even think of cooking anything else. My mind was racing with ideas. After that disgusting salmon, I deserved something good!

    ...until I realized that no way would I make my calorie goal doing that, and I've been doing so well, and don't want to let myself down! So I threw out the salmon and cooked what I had around the house that was healthy...breakfast for dinner! Yes, twice the work, but a much better outcome! I feel so proud of myself for doing that instead of running out for something unhealthy.

    Just goes to show that we have setbacks, and days that our diet doesn't work out, but we can create good habits. I feel like it will be much easier next time to find something else healthy at home instead of go out when the plans abruptly change, for whatever reason! Now I'm going to make sure I have healthy, quick meals on hand at all times so I can be prepared. All it takes is one healthy habit at a time!

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    An analogy I like for weight loss.

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 10:59 AM PST

    I like to think of weight loss as a bank.

    A calorie is a dollar. Your daily paycheck is your TDEE.

    When you are overweight you are in debt. You need to pay off that debt by eating less calories.

    A side job (exercises) can help you earn money to pay it off faster.

    Some items cost more, like Gucci or Supreme while some items like a thrift shop cost less. The designer clothes (high calorie food) will get you less for your money, but it does give you the satisfaction of owning something nice (eating delicious food). That being said, thrift store items (fruits and vegetables) can become good with some prep time.

    You just need to decide what you're willing to do. Are you willing to be in debt for longer for more delicious food? Are you willing to work more dude jobs so you can eat more? Are you willing to get rid of your designer clothes to get rid of the debt faster?

    It's all up to you, and you can choose how you want your journey to be.

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    I know I'm being a petty, jealous b**ch...but I'm still mad (A Rant)

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 06:44 PM PST

    Throw away for obvi reasons

    I've been working out and dieting pretty hard for a while, losing steadily 1-2 lbs per week. A friend of mine, whom I've known for well over twenty years and see weekly, has not. I started around 225 and she started around 280. I opted to work out, she opted for bypass. In half the amount of time, she's lost twice the amount of weight. I'm jealous.

    I know her weight loss does not negate mine. I know that everyone's journey is different. I know that I'm doing just fine and should keep on keeping on, mind my ps&qs etc., etc. It still chaps my ass though. Even after surgery, she's still eating out daily. She cooks maaaaaaaaaaaaaybe once a week at home. She doesn't work out. I've asked her to come with me to the gym and the answer is basically like, eh - I don't really need to. And here I am struggling through my high-protein yogurt and egg white omelettes (don't get me wrong, I am enjoying the food I cook/eat...but I'll be DAMNED if eating out every night wouldn't be easier/tastier!)

    In the 20 years that I've known/been friends with this woman, she's never truly worked out/eaten right. She blames her weight on her parents and not having enough time (we have the same job, I have more kids and more responsibilities outside of work).

    I'm just irked and needed to rant. It seems unfair (it's not, I know - stop whining...)

    I know EVENTUALLY I'll get there, to my goal weight. I know I'm doing it in a sustainable way that is better for ME in the long run. I should consider how privileged I am that I am not even a candidate for surgery.

    But maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan am I green with envy.

    UGHHHHHH. long rant. Thanks for sticking w/ me. Have a good night!

    Tl;dr: Friend had gastric bypass, I work out/eat right. Friend lost 2x as much weight in half the time. I'm unnecessarily jelly.

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    307 down to 230. Can finally buy clothes at the mall!

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 11:15 PM PST

    weight loss

    So for anyone lurking thinking about starting to lose weight, I was you two years ago. I'm still just as lazy spend my weekend playing overwatch and occasionally ordering a pizza and Dr Pepper for the weekend. I started keto just to see if I could do it for one day, one day turned into two days. Then that turned into a couple of years! Now here I am. I just had my fit friend tell me he's going back to the gym because I motivated him. Weird times.

    Well now that I'm at the lowest I think I've been since 7th grade it's time to get down to below 200! I joint the lose it challenge to help motivate me.

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    My long-term maintenance: how it works and how it doesn't

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 01:53 PM PST

    Hi /r/loseit friends. I find lurking in this sub really useful, so I thought it might help to add my perspective as a seemingly "naturally thin" person on how to do maintenance over a long time.

    I'll be brief about my story: I gained a lot of weight in college and peaked at >140 lbs on my small 5'3" frame throughout my early 20s. I was just about overweight, but (due to some health issues) bore some markers of obesity even then. At doctors' urging, I started to diet, but briefly overshot to anorexia; I cycled down to 101 (gulp) and then back up to that >140 while trying to recover. But in the last 4 years, I've finally been able to stably maintain at 120-125 lbs, and in the last 6 months have cut down and maintained at 110-115 lbs, my ideal weight on a small frame. My goal is to stay in that narrow band for the next 2 decades (unless pregnant/nursing), maintain or improve my physical fitness with activity, and over time reduce the mindshare my diet occupies in my life.

    Here's what I've learned in long-term maintenance that I hope will help you:

    • Your weight is just another thing to deal with - it's not your value as a human. I've learned to think of excess weight as a pileup of something to deal with - like laundry or dishes piled up in your sink - dieting is a chore, it's annoying, it has to be done occasionally, but generating dishes or laundry isn't a personal failure or a "sin".
      • Don't ever beat yourself up over a a failure like you wouldn't beat yourself up over a few extra dishes left overnight. It's just work to deal with later, and the occasion (Christmas cookies?) probably deserved it.
      • Be gentle and realistic about goals. I know I will gain weight when I eventually pop out kids. I've actually saved up my old clothes that will fit me again 20 lbs up and I'm genuinely excited to wear them when the time comes. We will probably all lose a little muscle and gain a little weight with age, and even as a "thin person" I'm no IG model; my tummy will always look a little fluffy and my legs will always have cellulite. That's okay! That's just real life outside filters and on real, 30-something body.
      • Weigh yourself regularly. With all that gentleness, you do need honestly. Weigh yourself often - weekly or more. Especially when you slip, don't let the scale psych you out. Everyone else can see it whether you look at it or not. And every choice matters. To really belabor that metaphor: it's okay to have a backlog, but never good to just refuse to look at the sink!
    • Rules are a shortcut; the key is to figure out what rules work for you and use them to save mental energy of thinking about your weight or diet. You'll probably figure out your favorite rules when you diet, which (if you're on r/loseit) you're probably really good at. These are my rules, but the real learning is to use whatever works for you to do less thinking and more living:
      • Eat the same things. Counting calories and portion sizes works, but it takes a lot of effort; I have ~20 healthy dishes with good macros I know how to cook well and deliciously, and I know that I can maintain my weight if I eat those foods most of the time.
      • Move by default. When I do the kind of big workout that makes me hungry, I'll often end up eating more and it only causes harm to my weight. (It's great for strength, though!) On the other hand, going on regular walks with friends (including on the phone), using a standing desk to work, and walking on errands help a lot. So does having some physical hobbies like cycling, hiking, or whatever else you enjoy, but focusing on a workout regime can lead to "dropping it" when things get stressful, whereas building in fun activities or mandatory errands keeps that endorphin rush.
      • Don't eat or drink after X pm. I like junk but can live with intermittent fasting eating windows (generally 16 hrs a day, but really only stiff on "no food after 8 pm"). It prevents snacky noshing late at night and drunk bad choices. I let myself a couple exceptions to this rule a month of course. Light IF is also a great way to train the body to detox from eating constantly and builds creativity around food-less social activities in the evening.
      • Build a helpful environment: keep healthy stuff visible, triggers out of your house. My fridge always has blueberries, apples, carrots, cucumbers, eggs, and lean tofu and chicken for snacking at all times - since they're my favorite healthful foods. Sometimes I make a bunch of roast veggies and box them for later snacks. I also know my triggers and just don't keep them in stock: I know I will consume 100% of my favorite chips purchased within 3 days of them coming into the house, so I buy a little bag and plan for it - yes, like an alcoholic with a tiny bottle of vodka. Managing trigger foods is exactly like managing addiction and you need to figure out whether you can do small quantities or go cold turkey - IMO there's no wrong answer to the "cheat food" question other than how they make you feel.
      • Manage your tolerances especially for sugar. Sugar is triggering for nearly everyone, so in addition to the stocking issue (we bake cookies or pick up pastries from high-end shops sometimes, but do not stock grocery sweets like Oreos), my rule is to cultivate a taste for less of it. That just means reducing tolerance - so a smaller amount gives me the same sugar rush - and I do it by not eating sugar for a while. If I eat a whole chocolate chip cookie in a sitting I'm super happy but I need two the next day to be similarly happy, and it just escalates from there. So I eat one bite, or if I eat the cookie on one day I skip the second day. Same principle applies to amount of salt, butter, fat in foods, but sugar is the worst; there's a lot of research showing it's truly addictive to human brains and needs to be treated as such.

    I'm not writing this because I'm a shining example of perfection - quite the opposite. For example, I binged an extra 500-1000 calories last night due to some work stress - giant bag of chips, chocolate, huge piles of crackers, ice cream, so much more. We all know the pattern. But instead of feeling guilt today I just know that means today I wear sweatpants, I'll cut out dessert tonight and drink water instead of juice for a couple of days, and maybe I won't restock the crackers when they're gone, and I look forward to my carb-bloat going down soon enough. And I'm remembering my decisions with a little annoyance and going to be a little more careful about that specific trigger next time. But it's okay! I probably gained 2 oz of fat all told; what's the big deal? It means nothing unless I let it ruin my week.

    Weight loss is a psychological, physical, social, and logistical challenge. Having cycled up and down a few times, I now firmly believe that while maintenance is easier in most of those respects, it's a lot harder psychologically because it cannot be powered by self-loathing and other negative stuff that can push diets forward. Your plan is, simply, your life. It will continue until other health issues and aging (and death) get in the way, and so you have to approach it as attentiveness and self-care for your entire well-being. I'm still practicing and glad to be part of this community working on our health and our self-love together.

    Best of luck to everyone, we will crush 2021 together! <3

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    Nearing my goal weight! 260 > 170 - 90 lbs

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 01:44 PM PST

    I've lost 90 pounds since beginning my weight loss journey in June. I've entirely changed how I eat, when I eat, and what I eat. I've done mild amounts of exercising throughout my weight loss journey and once I get to a place where I feel my fat is mostly gone I plan on trying to tone my body. All of that to say if you really want to lose weight you can do it. I did it all on my own. No personal trainer no fancy cooking. I simply cut out bad foods and replaced them with good foods. If you aren't seeing results give it time. If you're still not seeing results truly examine everything you eat. I can't recommend intermittent fasting and the keto diet enough. These two things have entirely changed my life. Im currently 170lbs and hope to be down to 150 by my birthday in late March. I used to hate myself and my body so much but at almost 21 years old I am FINALLY starting to see changes and am FINALLY starting to not hate myself. 2020 was such a sad scary and crazy year but it also helped me entirely switch my life around and for that one reason I am thankful. Be kind to yourselves. Losing weight is not easy but it's a journey that I'm so thankful to have started.

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    I enjoy the process of losing weight, but I'm worried about maintenance.

    Posted: 12 Jan 2021 01:23 AM PST

    (25m) I don't have an eating disorder or anything like that but when I lose weight I go all in and get obsessed and just want to lose as much as possible very quickly. I've now lost over 120lbs, gone past my original goal because I don't know what else to do.

    I've lost weight properly three times in my life, this is my third and most successful. I enjoy losing weight, I love seeing the number go down and I love being so hungry that I'm in pain and then pushing through it and not giving in. I used to just indulge myself with food immediately and now I get the same "high" from restricting food and losing weight if that makes sense.

    I have an addictive personality so maintaining scares me because moderation isn't something I'm good at. I'm 6ft and 149 pounds, but I want to keep losing and get rid of every bit of body fat, but I don't know what to do after that? I don't want to be underweight. I push myself really hard with exercise and I'm hoping that will be enough to keep me "addicted". My worst nightmare is going back to food. Also I have had problems with drugs and alcohol in the past.

    How can I maintain when I need to be constantly stimulated?

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    [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: January 12th, 2020

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 10:19 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!

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    Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Tuesday, 12 January 2021? Start here!

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 09:31 PM PST

    Today is your Day 1?

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    Welcome to r/Loseit!

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    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.

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    Why you're overweight

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    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.

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    Before You Start

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    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.

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    Tracking

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    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.

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    Creating Your Deficit

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    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.

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    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.

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    Exercise

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

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    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.

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    Crawl, Walk, Run

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    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.

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    Acceptance

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    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.

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

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    Additional resources

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

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    * Lose It Compendium - Frame it out!

    * FAQ - Answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions!

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    After a week of eating at or below 1200 calories, the scale hasn't budged. Not even a tenth of a pound. Just frustrated.

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 10:05 AM PST

    I found out why when my period started today. -_-

    But still! It's so discouraging to try so hard, especially at the start when I have a lot to lose, and see nothing happening. I track my food religiously and weigh it down to the gram, so I know I didn't miss anything. Idk. It's just irritating. And 1200, btw, is a good amount for me according to my endocrinologist and the nutritionist in her office. I'm just short af. 😅

    Anyway I guess I'm just looking for a little encouragement. I'm not going to stop just because nothing is happening yet, I'm sure it will. I'm just really disappointed in the lack of change in...anything. With the amount I was eating before, I feel like definitely something should change soon.

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    Food addiction rant

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 12:23 PM PST

    I was put on my first diet when I was thirteen years old. I remember my mom, who is an RN, bringing home a scale. I stepped on and was exactly 200 pounds. I've been on and off diets ever since.

    I'm now 21 at 243 lbs. In the last year I lost 45 pounds, then gained half back. So 243 is where I sit today.

    There is never a day that goes by that I don't think about how much I wish I was smaller, healthier, lighter. There's also never a day that goes by that I don't think of food, what my next meal is going to be, how hungry or how nauseous I am.

    I don't understand how I developed such an addiction to food. Losing weight should be so simple. Eat less and move more. But I don't. No one tells you how strong a food addiction can be! No one tells you it's as addictive as heroine. My own therapist couldn't help me, just recommended a specialist which put me on a waitlist and haven't heard back since.

    I live in the south and summer isn't too far away. It gets so unbearable in the summer. My co workers can't fathom why I wear long sleeves in 100 degree heat but it's because I can't bear to look at my arms, where I carry the most weight. I work with children. I don't want my kids to look at me and think this is a healthy weight to be!

    I hate who I am. I hate that this is me. I hate that I've tried to lose weight since thirteen years old. All of those years wasted on wanting to be someone else. This is just a rant. I feel so defeated. I just have a little over one hundred pounds to lose. My partner only fifty. We cry to each other all the time about our crippling addiction and yet we continue to support each other's unhealthy habits. It's taken a toll on our sex life and overall confidence. We're young and we barely have any friends because we're too embarrassed to go out and meet people.

    I've always loved nature, hiking, parks, water, all of it. I can't do much anymore. I'm too lazy. I get off work exhausted from my kids and just sit on my couch and eat in front of the TV and then go to bed. We even have gym memberships to a fancy gym that we got last weekend and surprise, surprise, we haven't gone to the gym once yet. We keep making plans to but don't follow through.

    If you've made it through this far, thanks. If not, I don't blame you. I'm disgusting.

    Sincerely, Tired and hungry.

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    Had a hiccup. But I will not let it stop me.

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 07:35 PM PST

    So I have a problem with the eating portion of weight loss. If I make once mistake, I go crazy and binge eat everything in sight. And after I'm done, I self loath to the max!

    Tonight it happened. I've been trying to cut sugar and carbs (excluding fruit) Monday-Friday. I have high cholesterol (half genetics, half my bad eating habits) and family history of type 2 diabetes (I currently do not have diabetes thankfully.) I'm only trying to eat carbs and sweet on weekends for now. To get myself the insane sugar addiction I have. I did well all day. Even last week. But after dinner, I had a strong urge to eat entenmann's mini chocolate donuts (I got them for my in-laws over the weekend for them to eat but they were really full from dinner). That's the only junk I have at my house. I know not to have junk in my house or else situations like this will happen.

    I pretty much had the whole box of donuts and shared about 4 with my husband. I started the self loathing process. But then I stopped myself. One bad mistake, snack, meal, shouldn't stop me from continuing my healthy eating habits. I'm not dieting. I'm trying to alter my bad eating habits so that I can do better for myself. So in this very moment. I want to say I'm proud of myself. I'm not going to give up. I'm 5'7, 270. I'm determined to be better. And instead of these small hiccups where I falter. I'm going to continue. I'm going to fail. It's ok. I'm going to fall. It's ok. What I'm not going to do is be hard on myself. I deserve better. And no one can do that for me but me.

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    An amazing quote about weight loss that has helped me!

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 08:08 AM PST

    "Dr. Freedhoff said he sees people "under-eat, over-exercise, or both at the beginning of weight loss. It's seductive to see the scale go down." But they inevitably fail at maintaining an impossible and unrealistic regimen. "Trying to be too perfect is a huge problem for people in diet world," he added.

    "You don't need to be a saint; you need to be a smart sinner," said Dr. Lawrence Cheskin, director of the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center."

    Source article on maintaining weight loss: https://www.vox.com/2014/11/27/7289565/weight-loss-diet-tips

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    30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 11

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 06:19 PM PST

    Hello losers,

    Happy Monday! Hope yours was a winner.

    Weigh in daily, enter into Libra & report here: 235.2 lbs, 234.7 lbs trend weight. Reporting even if I don't like it!

    Stay within calorie range (1800): Working on dinner, hoovering at 1700 may have a little treat. 7/9 days.

    Exercise 5 days a week: 30 minute lunch walk plus a 30 minute weight routine. 11/11 days.

    Self-care time (journaling, beauty treatments, anything that fills the bucket): Gonna go to bed early.

    Try a new recipe once a week: Acorn squash with vanilla sugar, a new variant on green chili, bean mash & a honey mustard broccoli salad that really tickled me. 4/5 weeks.

    Express mindfulness and or gratitude: Today I'm grateful for chicken thighs & pesto. I'm anxious but hanging in & that is also lovely.

    Your turn!

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    In denial?

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 07:21 PM PST

    I'm overweight but I don't feel overweight. For the last couple of years I convinced myself that everyone around me was skinny and I was normal. I see pictures of myself and I'm shocked that I look how I do because that is not what I see in the mirror. I wouldn't say I am happy with how I am which is why I am working to lose weight but it's just weird that I don't feel like I look like myself. There's this app where you can edit your face and see what you look like with a "small face" and I've just spent ages making before and after pics of me in the last couple years next to the "slim" version of those pics. The problem is, I feel like I already look like the slim version but in reality I don't. It is the opposite of what I went through growing up, I used to feel fat when I was slim but now I am a lot bigger my mind seems to be in denial. This is one of the reasons why I have put off losing weight seriously for so long. Has anyone else ever felt this way?

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    I overeat ( binge eat?) to give myself a sense of pleasure when I am lonely, bored , and /or sad . Any Advice? Any tips to deal with this?

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 06:39 PM PST

    HelIo everyone. I don't know if a similar question has been asked . I am clinically obese. I am 18 years old and doing virtual school . I try to text some people every now and then to keep up with a few acquaintances , but other than that , I don't have any friends . I try to talk to people on Reddit or Discord or even Twitter as a way to socialize. Even before the Pandemic, I had no friends , no one invited me anywhere on the weekends or after school or during spring break or over the summer. I guess people had their life to live and I have mine . So , I really didn't have a life outside of school and was not involved in anything. Anyways , I am not very physically active , I easily get sore when I try to exert myself if that makes sense, and I will feel out of breath. Like , I dislike jogging or running. I can sustain walking . My parents don't really help much or offer advice , they just go " you need to lose weight" or " you need to eat less / in moderation" . My mom says I am going to die early and that I look disgusting. My dad says it is only going to progressively get worse . I know they are concerned, and I already got put on a really strict diet by a doctor and dietician last year , but it didn't work out for me and I failed . Now I have to see them soon , and I don't know if my prediabetes has converted into diabetes . If it did , I will be in trouble then because I only have just one kidney . I feel fatigue every now and then . My vertigo comes and goes . I have not had it in weeks now . Twice , I have almost lost my balance . I do not feel comfortable with my condition going to the gym . I don't know what to do. Please help . I think I doubt myself and assume I will never lose weight, because I have been overweight ( not obese ) almost all my life .

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    [NSV] This sub probably saved my life

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 09:30 AM PST

    I used to post here a lot under an old account. Starting in Jan/Feb of 2019 I was about 400lbs at 6'5". Over the next six months, I lost 85 lbs. From the end of 2019 to March of 2020 I gained back about 35. Once the pandemic hit, I buckled down again and lost another 75 lbs. I gained back a little bit over the rest of 2020 but by Christmas of 2020 I was down maybe 120 lbs. If you're doing the math, on Christmas day a few weeks ago I was 6'5" 280 lbs (32 years old).

    How did the sub save my life? Well after 9 months of extreme diligence, I was exposed to COVID over Christmas. Three days later I had a fever. It's now been 15 days since the onset of symptoms, and although I'm still under treatment for a touch of pneumonia, I was largely able to fend off COVID without any serious complications. I didn't require hospitalization. I never developed serious breathing issues. I just slept and drank plenty of fluids while my brain was slow cooked for a few weeks. I definitely do not recommend getting sick, but I can't help but think that I would have been hospitalized if I weighed 400lbs. I also can't help but think that the two straight years of rigorous exercise and vastly improved nutrition boosted my immune system far past what it was in 2018.

    The reason I credit this sub is because it provided constant accountability. Something I took a lot of pride in was updating my flair every time I dropped 5 or 10 more lbs. I posted frequently but not spammish amounts. I decided that I wanted to be the inspirational story and not just read about other people. Exercise became its own reward for me. Ironically after I found out I was exposed, I blew off steam by going for a jog. I actually knew I was sick because I was on a five mile run and my arms and legs started feeling heavy before I finished. What's remarkable is that I was on a five mile jog. In 2018 I couldn't look at a trail without getting winded.

    I rarely read this sub for practical advice. I know how to lose weight. I was just always lacking motivation. My spark in 2019 was a tough breakup, and then my continued motivation was realizing that COVID was particularly devastating for obese people. Popping in here and posting, or commenting on posts, was just enough of a structured support system to keep me going. Now that I'm coming out of a particularly rough stretch of life, I'm feeling more motivated than ever to drop the last 50 or so lbs I've been carrying, and I just wanted to tell anyone who's listening that every step you take now will pay dividends in the future.

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    Just wanted to share my progress! Fasting and calorie counting.

    Posted: 12 Jan 2021 01:51 AM PST

    In December I decided I (F26) wanted to be "skinny" before I'm 30. I've had chronic clicking in my knees and ankles for the last two years, and I'll have to undergo surgery someday in the future for this most likely.

    On the 6th of December I started intermittent fasting (16:8) and calorie counting (1200 max per day) .

    Yesterday, I stepped on the scale and found I've lost the first 10kg. On my heaviest I weighed 128.3kg, yesterday the scale said 118.00.

    I'm so impressed by myself, as I believed this wouldn't work as exercise should always be the answer right?

    I just wanted to share, because I doubted there would be a way for me to lose weight without any surgery. Exercise gave me excruciating pain in my Knees the day after, and from the loss the last 5-6 weeks I've even noticed less pain from daily activity. It's already showing me that I can do this, and I will do this.

    What I've learned:

    Discipline and a good kitchen scale, cups and other measuring tools are needed. Don't forget to log everything even if it's a bad day, and try keeping treats on the low. Instead of snacks I only buy healthy snacks, such as fruits (the cost is basically the same, considering what I ate before) and I can enjoy the little things (fex: I allow myself soya sugar free caramel lattes). Water and sugar free/calorie free squash is the best. I would not recommend to start 100% with these rules, start slowly, or you'll crash yourself in a wall which I've done before. Set goals, eat at specific times and avoid unnecessary snacking. If your partner isn't joining you, don't worry - there's no harm in having separate meals.

    I hope this helps anyone else, and I'm thankful for this community and how helpful it is for people to see what can be achieved :)

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    What are some low-calorie, quick and easy breakfast ideas?.....and please don't say oatmeal

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 05:40 PM PST

    I am not a morning person. I have two kids aged 5 and 2. I'm now doing virtual kindergarten lessons that seems to be consuming my morning for the most part. My 2 year-old is throwing a tantrum every 8 seconds and I'm just done. I love the taste and convenience of cereal. It's always around because my husband and kids love it too.

    For those of you who also have a hectic home life, what do you do for breakfast in the morning?

    Please don't suggest oatmeal. I know it's super easy, healthy etc, but it's one of those things that I can eat only once in a while. Maybe it's a texture thing, I don't know.

    TIA :)

    EDIT: Wow, this got a lot more responses than I anticipated. Thank you to everyone! I may not be able to respond to everything, but I've read each and every response. Thank you to those who took the time to respond. I appreciate this sub so much!

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    The plan is in motion!!

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 04:16 PM PST

    After a year long hiatus due to covid, stress and lack of motivation, I've finally put a plan together to get fit again.

    Alarms are all set for 7am, got new workout clothes, food diary has been laid out, Fitbit is being charged for use first thing in the morning and subscribed to a new program.

    The 20lbs of covid weight are finally gonna say BYE.

    Looking forward to being more active on this page. I haven't been myself lately and I feel like exercising will bring me back to myself. Anyone else (re)starting their fitness? Prior to covid I had been exercising for 4 years so I'm excited to get back into it!

    CW 150 GW 130

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    What are some weight loss tips or advice that you wish you knew before you started your weight loss journey?

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 11:14 PM PST

    Long time lurker, first time poster.

    I've (F 30) been overweight my entire life and it's like something has finally clicked in my brain and I'm just sick of being morbidly overweight. Probably something to do with a global pandemic, being single and just mentally doing a whole lot better. Therefore, since the start of the year, I've began to exercise more regularly and for longer, as well as making healthier choices when it comes to food.

    I know it's going to be a long road ahead to lose the weight I want to lose (around 50kg/110lbs), but I guess I was wondering, from you, the r/loseit community, what are some weight loss tips or advice that you wish you knew or that people told you before you started your journey?

    Anything practical, physical, emotional, psychological etc. No limits here!

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    I lost a lot of weight on keto, but my life changed and I gained it all back plus way more. Please help.

    Posted: 11 Jan 2021 09:09 PM PST

    I'm going to truncate my life story here.

    When I was in high school I was slightly overweight. After graduating I gained even more weight, but was able to lose a lot of weight doing keto. Keto worked for me because I was living at my parents house and worked 5 minutes from them. Every day I'd come home at lunch, eat leftovers, and then for dinner have some more meat. I lost about 40 lbs in 9 months going this.

    When I moved out of my parents house and changed jobs everything changed. I no longer work a 9-5, my schedule is now incredibly sporadic with lots of out of town trips and long day trips sometimes taking up to 16 hours. The other thing that really killed me was having to cook my own meals. I suck at cooking and I hate it, so when I moved out instead of cooking I just ate cereal or ramen or fast food.

    Im now married but my wife doesn't really have any interest in dieting with me which makes it really hard. We tried keto once but it doesn't work for her. I've tried every diet but for some reason keto really just worked for me where every single other diet failed. But now, with a job that has me on the road so much, and a wife who doesn't like to do keto, I feel stuck.

    We've tried working out, but it doesn't interest me in the slightest. I find it mentally very difficult and boring. We worked out 4 days a week for almost a whole month but I was always just so tried at the end of my day and I just dreaded going home because I knew I'd have to work out. When I lost all the weight the first time I did some very minor work outs but that's about it.

    Any advice that you can give I will take. I honestly just want any ideas at how to best lose weight in the situation I'm in now.

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