Weight loss: Found out my "naturally skinny" coworker used to be fat and I'm so shocked |
- Found out my "naturally skinny" coworker used to be fat and I'm so shocked
- I don't know who needs to read this today, but you can do it! That "95% of people fail" statistic is inaccurate.
- 157 - 37 = 120...I DID IT!! I reached my GW!!!
- [TW:ED] Follow me on my medically supervised weight loss journey (80lb weight loss goal)
- Does it get any easier to stand for prolonged periods of time?
- How do you keep going for the last 10 pounds?
- When did your "invisibility cloak" come off while losing weight?
- I went to a dietitian. I want to cry.
- Not exactly a day 1 but...definitely getting back into it. BMI 40+ and struggling to do what I know I need to!
- Finally weighed myself after 1 year of quarantine
- Lost 130 but now my hunger/fullness is unpredictable
- some revelations on weight as a protective armour (CW S.A)
- 30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 17
- Needing some advice on protein (
- journey to weight loss (first reddit post ever)
- I fasted 20 hours a day for 2 weeks - My experience!
- Is it normal to be hungry when starting out?
- [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: March 18th, 2021
- Made the decision to start losing weight
- How much does it take to lose an entire liter of fat? Two weeks at a 500 calorie deficit!
- 24-Hour Pledge - Thursday, 18 March 2021 - The Plan for Today!
- Feeling unmotivated to lose weight, but, know I have to
- Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Thursday, 18 March 2021? Start here!
| Found out my "naturally skinny" coworker used to be fat and I'm so shocked Posted: 17 Mar 2021 05:25 PM PDT I was speaking to one of my male coworkers today who is skinny but always seems to eat big lunches, I assumed he was the type of person who can eat loads but never get fat. I said something about my weight loss journey and how if I ate what he did I would gain weight.. He told me hesitantly that he actually used to be severely obese and he's maintained his weight for over 3 years. He told me that allowing himself all these nice foods helped him maintain, as long as they were all calorie counted. I was so shocked because he is SKINNY. Like 6ft and 60kilos. He said he does intermittent fasting and he would eat his lunch and then have a small healthy meal for dinner and that would be all. I always assume skinny people are just naturally like that but I guess that's not always true. I always saw him eat these large meals at lunch and assumed he always ate like that but actually he was eating a calorie counted meal and only eating twice a day. My goal weight is still overweight because I thought it was stupid to think I could ever be actually skinny, but I guess that isn't true. I can get down to a low weight and still eat nice food! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Mar 2021 12:33 PM PDT https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/82/1/222S/4863393 TLDR Summary: Results of random digit dial surveys indicate that ≈20% of people in the general population are successful at long-term weight loss maintenance. These data, along with findings from the National Weight Control Registry, underscore the fact that it is possible to achieve and maintain significant amounts of weight loss. Findings from the registry suggest six key strategies for long-term success at weight loss: 1) engaging in high levels of physical activity; 2) eating a diet that is low in calories and fat; 3) eating breakfast; 4) self-monitoring weight on a regular basis; 5) maintaining a consistent eating pattern; and 6) catching "slips" before they turn into larger regains. Initiating weight loss after a medical event may also help facilitate long-term weight control. Additional studies are needed to determine the factors responsible for registry participant's apparent ability to adhere to these strategies for a long period of time in the context of a "toxic" environment that strongly encourages passive overeating and sedentary lifestyles. ETA: Something to note about these points is that they aren't my opinion nor are they purported to be the only way to successfully lose weight. They are simply common denominators between a large body of people who have managed to lose significant weight and keep it off. Since the National Weight Control Registry began in the 90s "low fat" era, many of these people lost weight on a low fat diet. As most of us know on this sub, it's not really the type of food that we choose to eat that makes it work, it's the amount of calories and sustainability for our specific lifestyle that matters. Personally, I eat closer to clean keto than low fat, but I think this study is extremely helpful and encouraging nonetheless. [link] [comments] |
| 157 - 37 = 120...I DID IT!! I reached my GW!!! Posted: 17 Mar 2021 09:45 PM PDT I finally did it. After eight months of eating at 1,200 calories a day and the occasional cheat dinner at the in-law's, I did it. I got to a healthy weight for the first time in my life. This entire journey taught me just how bad my old habits were. I used to eat huge, high-calorie meals with plenty of desert. I'd snack at night. I'd eat multiple meals a day. I changed to not only eating at a deficit to lose weight, (I'm 5'1 so smol lady means smol calories) but I began eating healthier as well. Protein like fish has been a life saver! Avoiding oil has helped tremendously and I stay away from fast food as if it's the plague. Pros! I went from size 11 jeans to about 2/3. I can cross my legs effortlessly when I sit. My stomach doesn't fold. I can see my collar bones and my vocal cords! My knees are defined. My tall boots fit my calves! I don't feel self conscious anymore about my man being a toothpick next to me. Now we're both tiny people! Cons! I'm always freezing. Always. Fucking. Freezing. My blubber used to keep me warm apparently but this might be great in the summer when the weather becomes more akin to hell. My skin sags a lot. The volume in my chest is completely gone and I only lost one cup size. My behind is flatter than mcdonald's pancakes. Where are my hips? Oh, they went out the window, too. I get hit on...a lot; by clients, crossing the street, walking into the tattoo shop, walking down the sidewalk, you get it. I hate that sort of attention but i dress cute because now i love looking in the mirror! My eye hollows are now ripoff gucci bags. I still have dysmorphia. 10/10 would recommend CICO. I will now maintain this weight if not try to be between 115-120. Thank you to the kind souls in this sub and to my amazing partner who has been my biggest supporter. [link] [comments] |
| [TW:ED] Follow me on my medically supervised weight loss journey (80lb weight loss goal) Posted: 17 Mar 2021 08:28 AM PDT 25; 5'3" SW: 380 CW: 370 GW#1: 300 GW#2: 150 Hey guys. I finally accepted that my weight has skyrocketed due to my out of control binge eating disorder. I'm under medical supervision of an MD, psychiatrist and therapist. My doctor put me on a liquid diet (800/cal a day) for 60 days because my physical health is on a SERIOUS decline. This "diet" (medically supervised treatment) is going to save my life. I'm only 3 days in and lost 10lbs (380->370) which I know some is water weight but hey, progress. This is honestly the hardest shit I've ever done in my life. The treatment plan I'm under for BED is "never binge again" approach recommended by my psych/therapist. (Cite: Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Binge Eating and Bulimia) I've had BED for 15 years and 3 days in is the farthest I've stuck to it in years. Anyway, just wanted to say hello! And always, never start this kind of treatment without medical supervision. This is an extreme weight loss regime. My risk of serious health complications due to my weight is more detrimental right now than the harm this regime could cause. Just because you are a similar weight does NOT mean this is right for you! If you're going through a similar thing, feel free to ask me some questions but I will always direct you to a professional! I'm ready to live again and get this weight off. I'm at a point where physically moving around is difficult and a change has to happen. [link] [comments] |
| Does it get any easier to stand for prolonged periods of time? Posted: 17 Mar 2021 04:13 PM PDT I know that sounds a bit silly, but here's why I'm asking. I gained almost all of my weight in a cocoon. Essentially, at some point, without even realizing, I actively stopped engaging with life. I've stayed at home for most of the past 8 years. My body is overweight, but more on point, because I've spent 99% of time sitting in a laid back chair staring a computer screen, I've become incredibly physically weak. I'm just now noticing how much my body aches, and it's become my baseline. Now when I try and stand up for prolonged periods of time, I get pain everywhere, my knees, my back, my shoulders even. I'm assuming a lot of it is just muscle and general atrophy over an extended period of time. So my question, (I'm 260lbs at 5'7), when I lose 100lbs or so, will it naturally be able to stand for prolonged periods of time without pain? Is weight loss all it will take to get me back on my feet? What would you suggest otherwise? [link] [comments] |
| How do you keep going for the last 10 pounds? Posted: 18 Mar 2021 02:19 AM PDT Hello. I'm a petite woman (5'3) who has lost 23 pounds so far to get to 134lbs. My goal weight is 126lbs (9st) but I'm struggling to stay on track because: A) I'm now a healthy weight and the remainder is just vanity pounds B) I've been going since November (on and off, the bulk has been done since January). I'm a little stuck, as I really want to get to my goal but as I'm so close it seems to be getting harder to get there. The thought of eating at maintenance for a little just frustrates me, as I could be at my goal in anything as fast as 6 weeks so putting it off another week isn't what I want to do. I realise this probably sounds like a very small problem, but I'm not where I want to be yet and am struggling to do the final push. Any advice? [link] [comments] |
| When did your "invisibility cloak" come off while losing weight? Posted: 17 Mar 2021 06:05 PM PDT Heres what I mean: You lost weight, and now youre getting attention from the opposite sex (or same). Though I will benefit from feeling physically better and getting the clothes and the style I've always wanted, I am for the majority losing weight so I can attract a man easier and can settle down. Ive been overweight my whole life and I am a 24F and never been in a relationship. And besides online, no man has ever organically hit on me. It's something im really looking forward to when I lose weight, to be noticed, and be seen as attractive to the general society. So to all on here who have lost weight: Did your cloak come off after losing weight, or during your journey? [link] [comments] |
| I went to a dietitian. I want to cry. Posted: 17 Mar 2021 06:34 PM PDT I'm the classic story of losing a significant amount of weight and then gaining most of it back (the pandemic didn't help) . I decided to go to a dietitian Monday to help get me back on track and explained how even though I currently weigh 307lbs, I have always been naturally muscular and have confirmed with doctors (via Dexascans) my healthy weight range should be 180-210lbs. I told her I exercise with my dance team once a week (I know it should be more) and mentioned that the first time I lost weight, I heavily relied on calorie counting but as I neared my healthy range, fell off due to a number of things I won't get into right now. She praised me for seeking help and then put me on a 900 calorie diet plan - and that's only if I "feel like I absolutely MUST have a snack" after exercising for at least 45 minutes every day. (if you want to see a sample day, check March 16 https://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/it_takes_everything) I'm worried and confused because I want to follow the plan because she's a professional (she's covered by my company's health insurance) but I've never restricted calories this much. I'm a bit at a loss right now and don't know what to do. I know the immediate response is to either modify or just completely chuck the plan but I'm supposed to check-in with her in 2 weeks and - y'all I'm going to be real, I can't handle another medical professional giving me a "I thought you wanted to lose weight but your actions aren't showing that" talking to. I've been fat all my life. I'm trying but I'm tired. Is 900 actually reasonable? Am I just being stubborn? If I do need the "I thought you wanted to lose weight but your actions aren't show that" talking to, I'm sorry for wasting your time. Thanks in advance <3 [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 17 Mar 2021 07:31 PM PDT 31/F 252lbs current weight. My end goal weight is to be 150lbs. But my mini goal weight is to hey to 200lbs. 3 years ago I lost weight. Downloaded myfitnesspal and counted calories. Went from 197 to 166. I was looking good and feeling good. Then I got a sedentary job at the time, ate too much hospital food, got mentally tired with no desire to work out after sitting in hour long traffic. Theb the depressioncame. Then I started getting horrible panic attacks. I just wasnt feeling well and in that time I gained weight. I went from feeling kind of..cute and getting hit on to now just a fat 30 something in Alabama with a double chin yay. The problem is I eat to feel good and it would help make me feel less anxious even when I wasnt hungry. I just ate to eat. Then gain weight and then get even more depressed and not care and get stressed and just eat some more. After seeing a candid picture taken of me at my husband's birthday where I had a very noticeable double chin while smiling I almost cried. I can kind of hide it and look decent in pictures I take myself when my make up and hair is done nice. But the candid camera isn't gonna lie. That picture that was taken is how other people see me and I didnt like what I saw. I not only want to LOOK better and FEEL better. I also got diagnosed with sacroiliitis and i don't want to get sedentary and immobile. I've lost weight before and I can do it again. I just have to work outlonger, be diligent about calorie tracking and remind myself it's ok to go to bed a tiny bit hungry. Eventually the appetite will decrease. Sorry for the rant post but I need all the luck I can get. Thanks for listening! [link] [comments] |
| Finally weighed myself after 1 year of quarantine Posted: 17 Mar 2021 07:52 AM PDT Gained around 22 pounds. For some reason I was shocked even though it's really obvious on me, I'm more tired, I get out of breath easier, etc. And to start, I was overweight to begin with. I am officially heavier than I've ever been in my life. But for once I am trying not to beat myself up. I am looking at it as a motivator. Sitting around the TV with carryout 2-3 nights a week was fun while it lasted. But as life begins to operate somewhat normally in the near future, I want to be able to enjoy the things we've all been missing in the past 1+ year. Today is my second day with a nutritionist and honestly, weighing myself was the kick in the ass I needed. I'm tying to not give myself a weight goal, or a time goal, or anything concrete. I know I can be obsessive as I've lost 70+ pounds in the past. But I want to be healthy and I'm ready to begin again. [link] [comments] |
| Lost 130 but now my hunger/fullness is unpredictable Posted: 17 Mar 2021 09:07 PM PDT Hi all, Glad to have found this community. I have lost 130 lbs since January 2018, been maintaining for about 1.5 years. I did get 25 back but lost it again. I'm good at calorie tracking and I am super mindful of portions. My latest problem and the one I am really having trouble overcoming, is that I can eat an entire full big meal and still be hungry an hour later - it's like my body doesn't even realize it just ate a pound of food. Some days, I will feel full about an hour after I eat, but some days it can take up to 4 hours for my body to register that I'm not hungry. Some days i just don't feel satiated at all and I'm hungry no matter what. I try to eat a high amount of protein and I try to eat a normal amount of fiber. I've talked to my doctor about this and a nutritionist, they both recommended more fiber but that doesn't seem to be doing it for me over the last month that I've been trying it. For my dinner tonight, I had about 6 oz of chicken breast, 6 oz of broccoli and a small portion of high fiber pasta mac and cheese. It came out to about 16 oz of food and I was hungry an hour later, and it's now 3 hours later and I'm still feeling like I didn't eat anything at all. Earlier in the day I did eat a sandwich and a protein shake, and an egg and some sausage, so I have been eating regularly but I'm still experiencing this issue. I'm open to any advice anyone has as to how to curb my appetite or get my body to feel full after I consume a regular size meal. Sometimes I eat a big meal and I'm full for like seven or eight hours but that's unfortunately far less often the case than I would like. Thanks for reading. [link] [comments] |
| some revelations on weight as a protective armour (CW S.A) Posted: 17 Mar 2021 05:27 PM PDT Hey Soooo i had a lot of introspection recently. Idk if it's relevent but wanted to share. I know theres work to do but ... It's a start. Pls note I am NOT saying these experiences don't happen to fat people because i know they do but it's just.... How I have felt (wrongly) CW - sexual harassment Quick about me, 24, f, obese (but lost 10 lb recently!) Sooooo my first time I was fucking terrified and harassed was age 12 in my home village. I was walking home and a group of men literally surrounded me and encircled me and just... Made leery jokes at me. I was slim at that age with hips and boobs. From then thru teen years I was harassed a lot, scared of men a lot. 18 my weight began to rise, And now I m 24 and obese. I hadn't ever really thought about it til this awful sad Sarah Everard case. I know what it's like to be scared on way home and I realised that when I am fat... I am invisible to men (I know attacks are not about attraction really, but Its how I viewed it) .. men look through me like I'm not there. I guess I spent my youth experiencing it, and recently my skinny sister being... Creeped out on trains or friends followed on walks and part of me is like .... Yep, this will avoid that. I get called fatty sometimes but I am not followed or groped. It's like.. a safety net. I remember being ...so uncomfortable with my looks before, and now I feel relief when men almost don't register me (aside from my boyf ofc lol). But nah no more. I know there's a lot of work to do, and issues to unpack but even just kind of being aware of them is like a lightbulb moment. I'm not willing to hurt my health. I'm giving up things I love like horses bc of my weight, risking illness ... Nah i'll ...dress modestly or get a scary dog or get fit so I can leg it off but not live like this anymore. I'm hurting myself and for what????? Being fat is not going to save me. Fatness is probably going to kill me quicker than a random attacker. And even if it didn't, fitness is my best chance. Anyway. Just wanted to share. We will see what the next few months bring! A stronger fitter me hopefully. (Pls no not all men comments.) [link] [comments] |
| 30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 17 Posted: 17 Mar 2021 04:48 PM PDT Hello losers, Hump day! Weigh in daily, enter in Libra & report here even if I don't like it: Didn't want to make eye contact with the scale this morning, 231.1 lbs trend weight. Stay within calorie range (1800): Maintenance. 3/10 days. Exercise 5 days a week: Rest day. I'm annoyed at the state of the side walks here kids, they are still not even pretend walkable. 12/17 days. Self-care time (journaling, beauty treatments, anything that fills the bucket, nonfood rewards): Adulting. So tired kids. I'm still kicking! Scheduling appointments, reading stuff, breathing air! Try a new recipe once a week: Sautéed swiss chard, corned beef, roasted romanesco & sausage sammiches with grilled veggies. 4/4 weeks. Express mindfulness and or gratitude: Today I'm grateful for so many things, hard to pick one. I am grateful to have the internet. I'm feeling the quarantine isolation hard now kids. I was okay for so long and here I am really trying not to trip in the home stretch. Having the internet to come to for social needs, to learn answers to silly questions, to find people that feel the same way I do, cute cat pictures, recipes, blogs, everything. The internet has helped me maintain my questionable amount of sanity & that's a thing I can appreciate! Your turn kids! [link] [comments] |
| Needing some advice on protein ( Posted: 18 Mar 2021 01:21 AM PDT First of all, info: 22yr Female 160cm SW: 81.3kg CW: 78.4kg Under the guidance of my dietician we started off with a goal of 1400cal, and 113g protein daily. Today we had my second body scan with some small changes (3 weeks) and did a metabolic breath test. The calories my body burns at rest is about 1460, so I've been set a goal of 1100cal for consistent weight loss. My protein goal for each day has been adjusted to 80g, but I'm still struggling with what foods to eat that will fit into my daily calorie allowance? I do weight training at the gym and try for 3 times a week but stress due to my job is making that a little hard to be consistent (affecting my sleep and spare time) but I'm determined! Current protein intake is 45g on average. I love cottage cheese, and I have protein oats for breakfast at work each day (around 330cal). I don't eat too much meat but working on fitting in more chicken and tuna. That's about where my ideas end lol Any tips or suggestions at this point are welcome! [link] [comments] |
| journey to weight loss (first reddit post ever) Posted: 17 Mar 2021 07:44 PM PDT hi, i'm a 5'10 M , 16, 190 LBS. I've struggled with my weight most of childhood, but it was never something significantly worrying. I've been in the "overweight" section almost my entire life. During the beginning of Quarantine, I was in the best shape of my life. I was forming abs, losing chest weight, and overall loving myself more and more every day-- Then, the quarantine depression hit, my parents went through a divorce (which they're still going through) , and my weight shot up from 170 to 200 pounds. I'm writing this because I need to make the final push, my weight has fluctuated from 200, to 180, back to 190, so on and so forth. I'm currently 190 LBS, and I am not happy with my weight. I have "man boobs", that I have no control over due to my puberty taking a little longer than I thought it would. I hope to return to the vicinity of 160-170 lbs, which isn't too far off. I know I can do it, I just need some kind of blog or people I can talk to because I have trouble opening up to friends about this kinda stuff. If you're still reading, thank you. I don't even know if anyone will see this, but I hope to feel SOME kind of accountability towards this weight loss. LETS DO THIS BITCHES. [link] [comments] |
| I fasted 20 hours a day for 2 weeks - My experience! Posted: 18 Mar 2021 02:54 AM PDT Hi! I found myself on the intermittent fasted path once again, but this time I finally got the hang of it! Disclaimer: I'll be sharing my very own experience. All results - tips - complaints - pros & cons mentioned will defer from person to person, this is just my personal journey and what I've learned! I won't be going into any scientific details, solely into what I learned & noticed throughout. First of all, I've been trying to get myself into a fasted lifestyle for months now. I simply couldn't do it! Even though these attempts contained a 16-hour fasting span at most; I was starving, cheating & miserable throughout. The problem here? I did not adapt my fasting plans to my lifestyle! The big winner in the fasting game for most people, is skipping breakfast. This is where my fasting journey was already failing before it officially began. I'm simply a morning person! I NEED to eat first thing when I wake up. So I switched it around this time. My successful intermittent fasting plan for the first 2 weeks consisted of a 20-hour fast followed by a 4-hour eating window (08:00 AM - 12:00) - aka: the warrior diet, as some call it. In conclusion, don't give up too soon yet! You just may have to tweak your plan to fit your personal lifestyle :) I can proudly say, I haven't cheated or failed once within these 2 weeks! This is mainly thanks to the quarantine lifestyle I would say, since going out isn't an option at this point. Either way, I couldn't be prouder! Let's talk about calories! My eating habits have been on the healthy side for months now. My diet is usually filled with lots of nutritious delicious home-cooked foods, but I won't cancel my chocolate and sirup on my banana pancakes - you get what I mean :p I ate at a very light deficit. Sometimes I would fit 3-4 different eating periods into my eating window, other times I would just go with one big giant meal containing all calories at once. I just went with the flow and listened to my body! If done right, my body went through the rest of its day without any hunger or cravings. How did my body react? In an absolutely shockingly positive way! The results are far better than I ever could have dreamed of! I've been on a plateau since the beginning of December with a slight noticeable gain at the start of this month. I was honestly in a very demotivated state, not seeing any results for such a long time despite the high input & efforts. I lost over 2.5 kg since I've started (keep in mind, this is not purely fat loss). But I'm more than impressed either way! My body is in the best shape it has ever been. Confidently I can say, I finally smile when I look in the mirror. My muscles are more defined & my bloating hasn't returned ever since! I feel great :) What's the plan now? I loved my IF 2-week trial, so why stop here? I kinda subconsciously started building this fasting habit into my daily lifestyle. But in comparison to my strict 2-week/ 20:4 fasting plan, I'm now flexible and going with the flow of life. My current intermittent fasting diet: I fast for 12-24 hours depending on the day, my mood and social possibilities (this comes down to an average of 18 hours fasting a day). I break my fast the moment I wake up and eat roughly at maintenance within 1-2 meals. When I don't feel like fasting/ experience cravings/ or have a dinner planned with friends, I will break my fast in a heartbeat. No big deal! There's room for flexibility, which makes this a fun road to walk on! Now, my personal concluded pros and cons! Let's start on a positive note: - Significant reduction in bloating (which was a major issue of mine) - Overall weight loss - Stronger muscle definition (shout out to those surfacing abs) - Choosing to consume 1-2 meals a day spares a crazy amount of time! - As someone who loves quantity, the size of the meals are a blessing - Fewer dishes! - Increased water intake (I subconsciously started drinking more throughout the day?) - Meal planning became 10 times more efficient - It's a very flexible diet that brings results in the short-term, but also on a long-term plan. But not everything is picture-perfect, some cons I've experienced: - hunger, cravings & low energy when not consuming enough throughout the eating window (this is the reason I still count calories, to make sure I'm not undereating). - Personally, I find it hard to combine IF with my workout routine (I'm still working on that). I'm simply not energized enough to work out in the morning before I break my fast, but on the contrary; I'm not in the mood to work out directly after my big meals either. Then before I know it; it's evening and I'm just over it. - It eats at your brain. Sadly, not every day is filled with rainbows and sunshine. Sometimes I find myself obsessing too much with the numbers & progress (which has been a personal struggle of mine for years). Ultimately, IF is something that helped to boost my weight loss game and motivation. That being said, it's not a lifestyle for anyone so I definitely recommend doing your own research first (+ consult with your doctor before diving headfirst in a crazy fasting diet). I just hope this might be a help to some! There is nothing more frustrating than being stuck on a plateau for months, I hope me sharing my experience has brought some hope to some of you! [link] [comments] |
| Is it normal to be hungry when starting out? Posted: 17 Mar 2021 04:20 PM PDT Hi all. I'm 19, 5'5 and 186lbs. I'm trying to drop around 50lbs and started my calorie deficit on Monday. For the last 2 days I've been on 1500cals but I have been so hungry it's untrue. I eat a big dinner and yet my stomach feels some void. I don't know if it's genuinely needing more food, craving a binge, craving junk food or what. I am actually having dreams about bingeing at night so maybe that suggests how bad I'm craving?? For the last 6 months, admittedly I have been eating like a real pig. So I'm not sure if it's just like a 'withdrawal period' and a case of me just sucking it up? Or do I need to up my calories more? I've decided that I'm increasing them to 1700 and then I will slowly drop down to 1400 eventually. I drink loads of water, don't starve myself, etc so I don't get why I'm feeling hungry when I've already eaten a decent amount? is it normal? [link] [comments] |
| [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: March 18th, 2021 Posted: 17 Mar 2021 10:59 PM PDT Hi team Euro accountability, I hope you're all well! For anyone new who wants to join today, this is a daily post where you can track your goals, keep yourself accountable, get support and have a chat with friendly people at times that are convenient for European time zones. Check-in daily, weekly, or whatever works best for you. It's never the wrong time to join! Anyone and everyone are welcome! Tell us about yourself and let's continue supporting each other. Let us know how your day is going, or, if you're checking in early, how your yesterday went! Share your victories, rants, problems, NSVs, SVs, we are here! I want to shortly also mention — this thread lives and breathes by people supporting each other :) so if you have some time, comment on the other posts! Show support, offer advice and share experiences :) [link] [comments] |
| Made the decision to start losing weight Posted: 17 Mar 2021 09:07 PM PDT Age: 21 M SW: 263 CW: 257 GW: 170 So long story short, I was skinny my entire life (honestly underweight for most of it) and then quarantine came and obliterated my waistline. Might be hard to believe, but I managed to gain 125 lbs in a year (from 138 lbs to 263) mainly through intense binge eating and complete lack of exercise. I think I started out at around a size 27 waist, and then last month when my XXLs and size 40 pants started getting too tight, I decided enough was enough. I've cut back my calories to about 2500 a day (I was eating 5-6k calories regularly) and started exercising a lot more. I'm down 7 lbs so far, and I'm really excited to get back in shape! [link] [comments] |
| How much does it take to lose an entire liter of fat? Two weeks at a 500 calorie deficit! Posted: 17 Mar 2021 08:00 PM PDT Body fat and calories are typically discussed in terms of mass and weight, e.g. grams and kilograms. But I think that it can be useful to think about them in terms of volume, e.g. milliliters and liters., since it is easier to visualize the progress you have made and that wish to make. It turns out that body fat has a specific density slightly lower than water; 0.9 kilograms per liter. This equates to 1.1 kilograms per liter. A kilogram of fat contains 7700 dietary Calories. So a liter of fat contains 7000 calories. So there are about seven calories in milliliter, 70 calories in a centiliter, and 700 calories in a deciliter, which is 10 cl or 100 ml. So 700 calories of fat is a bit larger than a size of cube with 4.6 cm sides. Or about three espresso shots. So to lose an entire liter of body fat, which seems like a lot, in theory you only need to sustain a 500 calorie deficit for two weeks. That's a standard-sized beer can's worth of fat every five days! [link] [comments] |
| 24-Hour Pledge - Thursday, 18 March 2021 - The Plan for Today! Posted: 17 Mar 2021 10:01 PM PDT Wake up with determination; go to bed with satisfaction! This is our daily check-in, to help keep us accountable over the long haul. Feel free to post whatever goals will help keep you on track. Here's the regular text on behalf of this thread's originator, kingoftheeyesores, taken with his blessing
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| Feeling unmotivated to lose weight, but, know I have to Posted: 17 Mar 2021 07:24 PM PDT I am 5'7, 244lb, 24F, and I'm in this space where, I know my weight has always been a problem, I have never really been thin, and I find myself in this place time and time again thinking, again, the weight is a problem, I need to lose the weight, but, I never put the wheels in motion and ever really start doing the things necessary to lose anything. I guess I just feel like it'd be too big of a mountain to climb or something, I don't know, maybe it's too hard to explain. Everyone in my life tells me I need to get started, begin losing weight, and, its like I never get around to hitting the " GO" button. Anyone else deal with this? How did you handle it? [link] [comments] |
| Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Thursday, 18 March 2021? Start here! Posted: 17 Mar 2021 09:31 PM PDT Today is your Day 1? Welcome to r/Loseit! So you aren't sure of how to start? Don't worry! "How do I get started?" is our most asked question. r/Loseit has helped our users lose over 1,000,000 recorded pounds and these are the steps that we've found most useful for getting started. Why you're overweight Our bodies are amazing (yes, yours too!). In order to survive before supermarkets, we had to be able to store energy to get us through lean times, we store this energy as adipose fat tissue. If you put more energy into your body than it needs, it stores it, for (potential) later use. When you put in less than it needs, it uses the stored energy. The more energy you have stored, the more overweight you are. The trick is to get your body to use the stored energy, which can only be done if you give it less energy than it needs, consistently. Before You Start The very first step is calculating your calorie needs. You can do that HERE. This will give you an approximation of your calorie needs for the day. The next step is to figure how quickly you want to lose the fat. One pound of fat is equal to 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of fat per week you will need to consume 500 calories less than your TDEE (daily calorie needs from the link above). 750 calories less will result in 1.5 pounds and 1000 calories is an aggressive 2 pounds per week. Tracking Here is where it begins to resemble work. The most efficient way to lose the weight you desire is to track your calorie intake. This has gotten much simpler over the years and today it can be done right from your smartphone or computer. r/loseit recommends an app like MyFitnessPal, Loseit! (unaffiliated), or Cronometer. Create an account and be honest with it about your current stats, activities, and goals. This is your tracker and no one else needs to see it so don't cheat the numbers. You'll find large user created databases that make logging and tracking your food and drinks easy with just the tap of the screen or the push of a button. We also highly recommend the use of a digital kitchen scale for accuracy. Knowing how much of what you're eating is more important than what you're eating. Why? This may explain it. Creating Your Deficit How do you create a deficit? This is up to you. r/loseit has a few recommendations but ultimately that decision is yours. There is no perfect diet for everyone. There is a perfect diet for you and you can create it. You can eat less of exactly what you eat now. If you like pizza you can have pizza. Have 2 slices instead of 4. You can try lower calorie replacements for calorie dense foods. Some of the communities favorites are cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash in place of their more calorie rich cousins. If it appeals to you an entire dietary change like Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian. The most important thing to remember is that this selection of foods works for you. Sustainability is the key to long term weight management success. If you hate what you're eating you won't stick to it. Exercise Is NOT mandatory. You can lose fat and create a deficit through diet alone. There is no requirement of exercise to lose weight. It has it's own benefits though. You will burn extra calories. Exercise is shown to be beneficial to mental health and creates an endorphin rush as well. It makes people feel *awesome* and has been linked to higher rates of long term success when physical activity is included in lifestyle changes. Crawl, Walk, Run It can seem like one needs to make a 180 degree course correction to find success. That isn't necessarily true. Many of our users find that creating small initial changes that build a foundation allows them to progress forward in even, sustained, increments. Acceptance You will struggle. We have all struggled. This is natural. There is no tip or trick to get through this though. We encourage you to recognize why you are struggling and forgive yourself for whatever reason that may be. If you overindulged at your last meal that is ok. You can resolve to make the next meal better. Do not let the pursuit of perfect get in the way of progress. We don't need perfect. We just want better. Additional resources Now you're ready to do this. Here are more details, that may help you refine your plan.
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