Weight loss: Almost got attacked on my walk |
- Almost got attacked on my walk
- I really can't believe I'm here...
- Update: weight loss is WACKY folks!
- Today, I don't count.
- Be kind to yourself people.
- I am SO excited to lose weight!!!
- The moment I realized I lost 10lb
- I applaud obese people who can function like normal people.
- What are the fitness apps that really helped you and you didn't get bored with?
- Hit onederland!!
- Didn't realise how much life I was leaving on the table
- Almost under 290!
- Has anyone else noticed how similar this place is to the AA?
- I recently went through some traumatic family drama, and instead of binge eating, I kept my focus and stuck to my goals.
- The Pants Saga, Part II: GETTING THERE
- Can I say thanks.
- How to stop putting off doing things until I “lose weight”?
- 30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 17
- Last month I posted about my quest to be a success story by March 31st. Halfway-ish through, here’s how I’m doing.
- How do you guys deal with the mood swings that come with being in a deficit/dieting?
- Coworkers sabotaging weight loss.
- [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: February 18th, 2021
- We keep messing up
- My parents wont let me lose weight
- I wonder if excitement and enthusiasm even matters ...
| Almost got attacked on my walk Posted: 17 Feb 2021 08:44 PM PST Sorry if this isn't allowed. I just kind of needed to vent. I'm currently on a weight loss journey (SW:205, CW:187, GW:150, F28 5'11) and I've been going on bi-weekly walks in the ravine by my house. I've done some home workouts but I love the outdoors and really enjoy going for long walks to do my cardio. Yesterday, a man approached me on a very secluded part of the trail and attempted to get me to follow him into the woods. I tried to fast walk away until I realized he was following me and I ended up having to run up a big flight of stairs to loose him. It was one of the scariest moments of my life. Now I just feel angry and hopeless. The gyms are closed where I live and the busy streets near me aren't in the best of areas either. I really loved my walks alone and I feel like that was robbed of me. I hope to go back one day, with some animal spray and a friend. But with covid and stuff I'm having trouble thinking of some winter cardio I can do and still feel safe. But, just a small NSV, I didn't binge eat to comfort myself. Which is huge and a big win. [link] [comments] |
| I really can't believe I'm here... Posted: 17 Feb 2021 05:45 PM PST I (F/26) started at 112.5kgs (248lbs) and I'm now down to 98kgs (216lbs). I'm still obese and have a long way to go until I'm just overweight, sure... But I honestly can't believe I'm under 100kgs now. I still have very bad days where I think I see no progress and where I think of how much more there is to lose and it's intimidating and upsetting (today is one of those days), but hell I've lost 13kgs in 5 months!! I never thought I could, I genuinely cannot believe it. I probably would've even lost more if I hadn't been building muscle mass at the same time, so I need to keep that in my head too! It's not all about weight, it's about how much less jiggly I am, how much stronger I am, and how much better I feel. I'm just so excited that I have finally stuck to this after literal years of trying and giving up, I've finally changed my mindset with no outside influences. I wasn't told by any doctors, or friends or family, I just decided enough was enough and I'm finally actually making progress. I just wanted to ramble, sorry. It's such an emotional rollercoaster losing weight as I'm sure you all know, and I just needed to remind myself that I'm actually doing this!! [link] [comments] |
| Update: weight loss is WACKY folks! Posted: 17 Feb 2021 06:24 AM PST I posted here last week in a state of discouragement. I'd been in a plateau for weeks even though I'd been doing everything "right." The comments were all really helpful and the message I received was, "take a break." I took Saturday-Tuesday off of everything. I stopped weighing. I took walks instead of HIIT/weight training. I ate whatever, including sugar and alcohol. I had lots of Valentines treats with my family. I didn't track a thing. This morning, a little scared, I stepped on the scale. I lost two pounds!!??? Whaaaat?? I'm returning to clean eating & regular workouts today because I believe that's a healthy way to live. But I've learned to take it easy on myself — there's probably no good reason to be so restrictive day in & day out. It's ok to have breaks and celebrations. The whole idea of a "lifestyle change" is the key, I think :) [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Feb 2021 04:43 PM PST So a few months ago, I posted here about crying over bread and reaching my goal weight and got a mix of supportive and hurtful comments. I've been seeing a therapist since, and we've talked about why can't I trust myself not to binge, why I obsess over calories, and why am I so scared of gaining weight. We've gone through a lot of things, and, in my humble opinion, I've been making good progress: I've been eating desserts without the guilt. I've allowed myself a cocktail or two a week. I've stopped forcing veggies into meals (and just adjust later in the day/week!). I try new recipes. I allow myself carbs. And despite all of this, my weight is stable. (In fact, I'm still losing about half a pound per week.) So far, I've been doing all of that while still (rather) obsessively logging everything onto my calorie counting app. But today - today will be the first day that I will not count. Sure, I've decided to myself that I'll do this on a trial basis: only until the end of the month - and see whether I can keep my weight stable while eating intuitively, relying on the habits I've formed over the past few years of the CICO lifestyle. But if I succeed, then maybe I can regain a healthy outlook on food and weight and stop being under the control of the scale. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Feb 2021 10:12 PM PST When I hear a friend or see a post saying they've lost X-amount of weight I always compare it to something physical in my head. 'Hey GF- I only lost 8 pounds this month.. " Me- "That's AMAZING! My big lazy cat weighs 8 pounds- I'd love to shave that off me, it's a great accomplishment!" "Heyy it's not much but I've lost 30 pounds on my journey so far!" Me- "that's literally 2 raccoons!! damn..legit" Somehow I don't follow this way of thinking when it comes to my own progress, but maybe it would help..! A 5 pound roast is pretty damn big and I'm proud of anyone who can lose that much. A 10 pound bag of potatoes is hard to carry around in the grocery store without a cart, getting that off your feet must be a relief. You lost 15 pounds? That's the weight of a 40" Flatscreen TV. [link] [comments] |
| I am SO excited to lose weight!!! Posted: 17 Feb 2021 07:32 PM PST I am finally excited to lose weight. I used to see it as a chore and would dread the uphill battle I knew I was about to face. I'm 5'6, 160 pounds. I used to weigh about 130, and was at a really healthy, sustainable weight. That was about 2 years ago and I got into a toxic relationship and blamed my weight gain on that for WAY too long...we broke up, I shed the toxic boyfriend but not the weight. But now I'm sitting here super excited to lose the weight! I'm imagining how giddy and proud I'll be to see even just 10 pounds. I've restarted and failed this journey so many times because I never actually "started." I'd eat low cals, feel proud, then use the weekend as an excuse to get Uber eats and tell myself it's just a cheat day and I'll get back on track. So I never REALLY started eating lower calories or cutting out junk. But now I can't wait to see my progress. Now I can't wait to feel good. Now I can't wait for an ounce of my confidence to come back. I'm gonna crush it this time!!! 130 here I come. [link] [comments] |
| The moment I realized I lost 10lb Posted: 17 Feb 2021 02:15 PM PST I weigh myself every day before breakfast and have been doing so for the past 6 months. I've been ramping up my workouts and been eating better since my initial weigh in. Mid way through my health journey, I got a new scale and couldn't for the life of me figure out how to change it to show lb (kg is my go to measurement). I was mentally taking note of the changes in the numbers but felt a little disappointed that I wasn't "seeing progress" on the scale. I knew I was getting fitter and building muscle mass because I can lift more with ease and can run faster and longer but just felt a little sad that it didn't reflect on the scale. Because of this, I focused more on how far and fast I can run and how much weight I can lift. I push myself to run farther and faster every time, and it felt great to push my body harder every time. Today I redid the math again and realized that I had lost 10lb and not 4lb. Glad I was able to eventually see my health journey without hinging it on one number but it's funny how a number can change how you feel about yourself. [link] [comments] |
| I applaud obese people who can function like normal people. Posted: 17 Feb 2021 04:45 PM PST Being fat is horrible. I was 130kg. At 17 years old. I couldnt walk without being tired after 10 min I sat like an idiot because my ass crack would be visible otherwise and my stomach fat would hang out of my clothes. Constant anxiety because i'm the monster in the room. Constant mean comments, even from teachers. My pants would rip apart because of chub rub and jesus christ, that sucked so much. Just being active would start a mini fire between my crotch. I couldnt do anything without being sweaty, so i smelled all the time. I'm was down to 85 KG from 130KG in 10 months. The changes where underwhelming. People that didnt see me for awhile didnt recognize me. They literally dont know who i am, lets just leave it at that. I gained(thankfully only 5KG) before waking up and realizing that this is going in the wrong direction again. Thnx Lockdowns and gym closures. Down 2KG again thankfully. [link] [comments] |
| What are the fitness apps that really helped you and you didn't get bored with? Posted: 17 Feb 2021 11:45 AM PST I'm curious what you guys use and why. If it's possible, I would like to keep using my apple watch. I want to lose a few pounds without leaving my house. I'm working from home, and I got lazy lately. I'm aware I have to make a few changes in my diet as well, but I'm looking to improve my posture and gain some muscle. To be honest, the multitude of fitness apps overwhelms me. With this pandemic still messing around, I want to start training from home. I haven't trained in a while, and I wish for a trainer to guide me and correct me if I don't work out the right way. I'm using my apple watch for activity tracking, and I like it. But I need more than that. With so many fitness apps on the market, it's hard to really choose one and believe the reviews, and so on. I would love to read about your chosen apps and the reason why you chose that app and not a different one. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Feb 2021 02:11 PM PST TLDR; onederland and need tips on what I can do to continue my progress! It took some patience and consistency, but I've finally hit onederland! SW: 211, CW:198.8 GW: 140 height: 5'2'' I've been trying to stay in my calorie deficit (struggled with the holidays in dec/jan but been back on track and lost the pounds I had gained), still going to the gym, and trying to stay positive. Still struggling with people around me, with my family's comments about weight. They're all skinny and I've always been the "fat sister", and my mom is also tryna lose weight and is like 170 to now like 159, and hearing my sisters tell her that's not close to what she needs to be healthy, and how I'm not even close to that and what would they think if they knew my weight, literally gives me a small anxiety attack! (They think my weight is like around my moms cus she's slightly taller but we have similar builds and how my body is proportioned and things I hold a lot of my weight in my thighs and upper arm/shoulder area but my mom is 5'4'' and we fit into the same sizes of clothes and things. Only person who knows my weight is my middle sister and she's super supportive and doesn't shame me like other meme bees and has helped me stay consistent and has been encouraging so I really appreciate being able to share my progress with someone while others in my family still see me as fat as I'm doing my best). I've started incorporating more strength training and am trying to learn how to lift and use the smith machine more at the gym. In the past month I was struggling to get from 201 to 198 and was really feeling frustrated, but then I realized during that time while the scale hadn't moved, my measurements were still changing! I lost measurements on my hips, legs, etc and have noticed I fit into old knee high boots that I could zip up before or old pants that were too tight now fit. Does anyone have suggestions on what I can do moving forward. My gym routine is still split between cardio for like 15-30 mins paired with strength training for about the same time or more. Should I continue doing both? How can I start to increase my regimen to start losing some weight faster? Should I start focusing more on cardio, only so strength training, etc? Does anyone have tips for exercises to do on the smith machine or other PF weight machines? My cholesterol is something I am also trying to decrease with weight loss, so I got some omega 3 that I also am gonna try to implement in my diet as I don't do other vitamins other than a regular multivitamin. I am proud of my progress so far, but I also want to reach my goal quicker since I feel like I've slowed down a little in terms of knocking numbers off the scale (started in October 2020 btw) and wanna make up for some holiday fallback. And it wouldn't hurt to start feeling mentally better so I don't feel as anxious when people talk about their weight around me and the shaming that happens when a girl is over 120 ugh. Thanks for y'all's support per usual! [link] [comments] |
| Didn't realise how much life I was leaving on the table Posted: 18 Feb 2021 12:52 AM PST Hi, I'm new to reddit and this is my first post. I have always been over weight (I was 5 kgs when I was born). I thought I was okay. I was always going to be bigger and that's just reality. Last year I moved back to my hometown and the winters get really tough because I have a condition if it gets cold my fingers turn blue due to lack of circulation of blood. Since I didn't want to take meds I started to go for long walks. I did that everyday for 4 months and the weight just came off. I lost 15 kgs with minimal effort and I realised I had been making myself small in my opinions, expressions and enjoying life because I was so self conscious due to my weight. It is so stupid that I let so much of life pass me by! All the while trying to convince myself I didn't want it anyway. Well not anymore! I'm so excited to partake in everything life has to offer. Didn't know who to talk about this so posting here. Thanks for listening :) [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Feb 2021 11:40 PM PST 20F, SW 296, CW 293, GW 170 Hey everyone! I wanted to share some good news regarding my weight loss journey. I have been steadily losing weight in the past week! This is due to the weather we have been having in TX; I can't drive anywhere to order fast food and I can't order UberEats or DoorDash either! I haven't had takeout since February 13th and I don't crave it anymore. There's not as much food in the house to eat since we have been eating it since Sunday and none of us are able (or willing) to go to the store. I have been making healthy meals and I'm not gonna lie, I have seen a difference since quitting takeout, even if it hasn't been a week. This is the push I needed to stop my cravings and I am so happy. I used to crave fast food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus dessert on top of that. Now, none of that sounds appetizing at all. It's actually kind of fun to cook for myself! Things are looking up :) [link] [comments] |
| Has anyone else noticed how similar this place is to the AA? Posted: 18 Feb 2021 12:36 AM PST I mean, it's not the AA. We no not chair or share and we certainly do not have twelve steps or any sort of spiritual leanings, but this is one of the closest analogies to the AA I've ever been a part of. My mother died when I was 9 due to alcohol, my dad was an alcoholic for 40 years and quit the same year my mother died, has been sober for nearly 25 years now and runs the local AA chapter along with a few others, the man is a legend. It's a miracle I've not gone down that path as alcoholism appears to be somewhat hereditary, although it has been noted to 'skip' a generation and I without a doubt have an addictive personality so I'm lucky I guess!. Anyway, point being I've been involved in the AA since before I hit my teenage years and people in need of the AA genuinely find comfort and warmth in their support group, there is little to no negativity and everyone wants to the same thing, they also try to teach an holistic lifestyle, very much like this sub. Given that this place is not a charity, has no funding at all whether that be public or private donations, I am forever in awe. What you lot do here, no what we all do here for one another is spectacular, never stop :) [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Feb 2021 10:18 PM PST No stress baking that will result in me eating all of it. Instead of reaching for a heavy calorie beer, I reached for a glass of water. I took today to take care of myself without eating a ton of sodium-rich foods and sugary, high calorie snacks. Instead of binging on a burger and fries, I stuck to some salmon and a small serving of sweet potato fries. I also, out of curiosity, pulled the hoodie out of the closet that is just a little too tight. I had no problem zipping it up!! I went running out to my husband in it going "Hey!! Look!! I can wear this hoodie now!" I can leave behind a lot of painful setbacks and start healing physically, as well as overcoming goals where I don't feel like they're mountains to climb, but rather steep hills that I can walk up with a little effort. I also feel amazing after being able to zip up a hoodie that was too small just a month ago. I still love baking, but I am going to focus on healthier options, as well as more creative ideas for recipes. And, really, breaking the cycle is great. I have only lost about 12 pounds so far, most of it I think was water weight, but I am super proud about it. I am more focused on veggies, self discipline, low calorie options, and unsweetened (NOT "sugar free") alternatives. 10 pounds down, 80 more to go. 👍 [link] [comments] |
| The Pants Saga, Part II: GETTING THERE Posted: 17 Feb 2021 07:02 PM PST (Background info: About six-ish weeks ago I accidentally bought size 32" waist pants when I should have ordered 40" waist pants. Rather than return the pants I took this as a sign from the universe to try and lose weight for the first time in my life.) I THINK IT'S WORKING? I have lost 16 lbs now. All I'm doing is CICO and some light exercise like every other day and the weight loss is happening slowly but surely. I tried the pants on again tonight and while I can't button them yet, the gap is now a lot smaller and I can pull the two sides together! I couldn't do that back in January! I didn't think the 16 lbs made that much of a difference but I'm noticing for the first time that it actually does. In another six weeks I might be able to actually button them! Not sure how long it will take for them to be actually wearable and not look too tight, but I think fitting into them by the end of 2021 is fully achievable. IDK! It's just really motivating to see actual results. It's amazing to me that it's as simple as CICO! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Feb 2021 09:24 AM PST Not a long one, got that planned for once I hit my GW but I do want to say thank you to each and every one of you in here for the daily encouragement I get from this sub. You are all part of it, posters and lurkers. Whether you comment or just upvote (or rarely, downvote), you've all opened my eyes and helped me understand how weight loss is actually doable, and maybe even fun! There is obviously a long and detailed story behind my weight and how I've started to overcome it but again that's for another post, some stats if people are interested though. Disclaimer: I totally appreciate that my goals pale into insignificance compared to others on here, and I am forever in awe of you all, but this is my journey and as small as it appears to be in text, it's making a huge difference physically. M/33/5"11' SW:240 (October 2020) CW: 215 GW: 196 Never stop supporting each other, I'm forever a member that's for sure. [link] [comments] |
| How to stop putting off doing things until I “lose weight”? Posted: 17 Feb 2021 07:14 PM PST Hello, everyone. So, I have a terrible mindset of postponing doing things until I lose weight. For example, I really want to take vocal classes but I refuse to do it until I'm at my goal weight. I want to buy new clothes and change my style but I won't do it right now because I want to buy them at my (much) smaller "goal" size. I want to record and post my dance covers, as dancing is one of the few things I'm really-really passionate about, but I'm not doing it, because I won't look good enough in them as I still haven't lost weight. Same goes to dating... I feel lonely and tho I have been asked out by few guys here and there, I always came up with excuses and thought that I'll go and see them when I'll be skinnier. Does anyone else have this problem? If so, how do you deal with it? Any advices on how to get rid of this mindset would be extremely appreciated! [link] [comments] |
| 30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 17 Posted: 17 Feb 2021 05:36 PM PST Hello losers, Happy Wednesday. Can you believe it's the 17th? Dannnng. Weigh in daily, enter in Libra & report here even if I don't like it: 232 this morning, 231.3 lbs trend weight. Stay within calorie range (1800): On target today. Working on roasted veggies & binner & so much fruit for dinner. 10/15 days. Exercise 5 days a week: 30 minute lunch walk & 30 minute Hasfit strength video. 13/17 days. Self-care time (journaling, beauty treatments, anything that fills the bucket, nonfood rewards): Picked up a click list. Didn't get anything that will encourage binge behavior. Did get a treat item because depravation is also a binge trigger. Oh moderation, what a bitch you are. Try a new recipe once a week: Identity crisis chili (because it's kind of red & kind of green), curry chicken drum sticks & oven roasted zucchini. 3/4 weeks. Express mindfulness and or gratitude: Today I'm mindful that my body is mad at me about skipping lunch. I can't with my meal prep this week. I did nothing wrong & I just don't want it. That being said, I'm grateful I've come to the place where I'm okay not forcing myself to eat just because I might be hungry later. Listening to my body. How about you all? Whatcha having for dinner? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Feb 2021 08:54 PM PST Some of you may have read my post last month where I committed to losing 15 pounds by March 31st. I was absolutely not expecting that post to resonate or motivate so many people, and each and every comment meant so much to me. I really had a different feeling when I posted that than I did the past few times I've tried to lose weight - I was so motivated that the idea of deviating from my diet felt like it wasn't even an option. Desserts, fried foods, candy - none of it even tempted me, because I was sick and tired of feeling sick and tired and just wanted progress. I weighed in 1/1/21 at a starting weight of 189 (5'9 27F) and committed to NO cheat meals for the first 28 days. My thought process was that as someone who binges, I've struggled to just have one cheat meal - it always leads to a week of binging. I figured I could shock my system so to speak, giving myself only healthy food for 4 weeks in hopes I'd lose the cravings, adapt to my new healthy meals, and break my snacking habit. And for the first four weeks, I was a machine. On January 28th, I weighed in at 179.8 and let myself have a cheat meal. That same day, I went on medical leave from work due to immense stress from my job causing daily migraines, panic attacks, etc. I'm on leave for 4 weeks and from that first cheat meal, I totally fell off the wagon. The break has helped my migraines and panic attacks as I hoped it would, but it doesn't help my diet that I have much less structure in my day now. I've had days where I still follow the plan, but they are few and far between - maybe 2 or 3 days out of the week at best. This morning, I weighed in at 181.6 lbs. Today was supposed to be my third day in a row back on track. Now, here I am writing this after indulging in pasta takeout, once again breaking my plan. It's a journey and I have a ways to go - I especially need to work on moderation. I would love to be able to have ONE cheat meal a week - it's something my all-or-nothing brain struggles to moderate though. It's worth noting I have diagnosed OCD, so eating for me feels very compulsive at times. Halfway through, I'm still aiming to hit my goal though. I want to make this community - and myself - proud. So here's what I need to work on:
Here's what was working well for me throughout January:
That's all I got. For everyone who joined me, I hope you're still in this - but if you fell off, let's get back up together. Thank you for reading and being such a supportive community. [link] [comments] |
| How do you guys deal with the mood swings that come with being in a deficit/dieting? Posted: 17 Feb 2021 12:25 PM PST Hiya everyone, long time lurker here. I've been having a hard time losing weight and have been sticking to the basics since the new years. This has meant simply being more mindful of what I eat, wait until I'm actually hungry to eat, and be in a 500 kcal deficit. My biggest issue right now is that I get really moody and mean when I'm waiting out my cravings and waiting till I'm actually hungry/eating at a set schedule. I'm also getting tired a lot earlier in the day due, which is also making me quite pissy, and I can't seem to control myself during these times. My boyfriend has to face this at least twice a day and it's happened almost every day this past week where I ruin the mood because of my 'hangriness'. What are your methods of dealing with these types of mood swings and short temper?? I would highly appreciate any advice on how to deal with this. I really want to lose weight but also have a happy relationship lol [link] [comments] |
| Coworkers sabotaging weight loss. Posted: 17 Feb 2021 09:18 AM PST Hey y'all, I didn't want advice & am sorry if it came off that way. & please don't bag on people when they're on a weight loss page. People on these are usually vulnerable as is. Was just sharing my experiences, don't be a bully. These are really skinny girls. Literally shoving candy into my chest/hands whatever. You don't need to lose weight". Yes I do. I need to lose 20 lbs to be healthy & happy. I talk about it ALL of the time. I recognize I still eat the candy, I've got little self control when it comes to sweets, why I don't buy them. So instead of saying, "NO" & being ignored, I'm going to tell them I will immediately throw it away. & I will. That's the only way I can get away from this. The less time it spends in my hands the better. Letcha know how that plays out. About to start a shift. The candy rolls in every single day. Update, there was candy & a soda already placed on my station as soon as I got there. & yes I ate the candy again, traded the soda for a water. Will try again tomorrow. [link] [comments] |
| [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: February 18th, 2021 Posted: 17 Feb 2021 09:49 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] |
| Posted: 17 Feb 2021 09:47 PM PST Me and my partner, we are trying to lose this weight we gained during quarantine. We order a lot of ubereats so we opted to cut it off but we fall back into it every weekend and end up ordering for like four days. I specifically want ice cream and he drinks lots of juice. We tried to cut these out or even minimize (everything good in moderation) but to no avail. We are so determined in the moment then we mess up, how do we stay on top of things? How do we keep our own reasonable rules? We need to lose these 20 pounds and have good habits. Not only to look good but because of health. We have certain conditions that run in our family and eating out so much is truly a bad path. [link] [comments] |
| My parents wont let me lose weight Posted: 17 Feb 2021 08:07 PM PST Hello Im an 18F and I am trying to lose weight. I am 5'7 150lbs and I would like to be 140lbs because I feel as if it would be beneficial for my health. However I have one issue, my family won't let me lose weight. I remember as a little girl I would constantly get bullied by family and friends for being very overweight however I have lost a lot of it. That took a big toll on my mental health as I felt insecure and worthless from the pervasive comments for being too fat. Mind you I was only 8-12 years old when I got these comments. Now my mom will not allow me to lose weight because she has this irrational fear of anorexia and eating disorders. I am tired of being on the chubby side and I want to be able to run a mile under 10 mins. My mom will not allow me to cook my own food. She purposely buys my favorite unhealthy snacks knowing that I will eventually eat it. I tried to the trick of eating half the portion size but my mom pours more onto my plate and called me a "bitch" for not finishing it. She keeps yelling at me to the point of tears to not lose weight. I just turned 18 and Im in college so I cannot move out. I try to go and exercise and go on hikes but I am not allowed to go more than once a week. They get happy when I actually sit down and eat oily and fatty foods with them. Don't take this post the wrong way I love my mother and I know she wants the best from me but my entire family has also become overweight. I had even hit 149 but I ended up going back up to 151 after I felt so bad for losing weight, my mother yelled at me, so I ate my feelings away. What do I do? Should I wait until I transfer to a 4 year university when I am 20? I am so extremely frustrated and tired. I want to lose weight! [link] [comments] |
| I wonder if excitement and enthusiasm even matters ... Posted: 17 Feb 2021 09:37 PM PST I'm so NOT excited about losing weight. I have lost it before, however, last March, and I know how it all works now ... and it's working again now that I am back to it, the difference is that last year I was super excited, and this year I am not excited AT ALL. You know what ? So far the results have been the same. Basically predictable weight loss, because all that matters is calories and consistency. I'm starting to think enthusiasm and motivation is really over rated. Not just in weight loss but in all things. I'd much rather be excited like I was last year, eagerly waiting for every chance to weigh in, excited about progress, etc, .. maybe part of the reason I'm not very excited about it is because the weight I'm losing now is weight I gained back, so its like just taking it day by day to get back to where I was. But it is more than that .. even when I think about being the weight I was, even smaller, I just don't feel any excitement for it for some reason, I don't know why. It's like a chore, like mowing the lawn or something, where you just have to do it even though it isn't any fun. I keep thinking I might feel differently about it after a few weeks, so far it has only been days, and I hope I feel more excited about it, I guess ? Yet in a weird way it is also somewhat reassuring that you don't have to feel motivated, because motivation fades, excitement wears off, enthusiasm wanes, .. and in the end all that really seems to matter is that you just keep doing what you're supposed to be doing day after day, relentlessly. [link] [comments] |
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