Weight loss: I’m obese and just walked 13km without stopping. |
- I’m obese and just walked 13km without stopping.
- 10 month face gains (: 17/SW: 285lbs CW: 214lbs
- I never thought I would lose weight, but with moderation and daily exercise Ive lost 75lbs
- Onederland!! Down 114lbs!
- I went from 343 lbs to 196 lbs in one year
- I walked over 100,000 steps my first week back
- 2 months sober, 15lbs lighter!
- 100 day challenge - 100 days binge free; time to stop self sabotaging
- I cannot hate myself thin
- Rejected because he had a ‘strict BMI limit for dating’
- Can’t believe I reached my GW! 29F, SW: ~155 CW/GW: 122
- [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: May 23rd, 2021
- Nervous to share but here is my progress so far (27/SW: 170 CW: 158)
- The more I do it the easier it gets! 229.1->212.4 3/21->5/21 16lbs! No longer obese!!!!!
- ashamed
- Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Sunday, 23 May 2021? Start here!
- Happy update!!
- You don't have to love yourself
- broke a major emotional milestone the other day and wanted to share!
- How to tell if you need food addiction counseling?
- Concerns I’ve had … off my chest
- Daily Q&A Post for Sunday, 23 May 2021 - No question too small!
- Small Victory/Validation Today
| I’m obese and just walked 13km without stopping. Posted: 22 May 2021 01:52 PM PDT I (26F/280lbs) just walked 13km without stopping! I had my dog with me, and I did have to briefly stop so she could do her business or to give her a drink of water since it was upwards of 20 degrees celsius (68 fahrenheit) and shes a black dog, just to make sure she wouldn't overheat. I had been planning this with my boyfriend all week, and had been taking the dog out on a couple 6km walks after work around our home in preparation. I left home at 9am, and got to my destination at 11:30am, only about 15 minutes behind schedule of what google maps told me it would take. I'm exhausted, I have blisters, and I'm so thirsty I've drank about half a gallon of water since I've been home, but more than that I feel AMAZING!!!! At the beginning of the walk, I kept doubting myself and thinking of what an acceptable point to give up would be. How far would I have to go to not feel ashamed of quitting? I'll admit, after a while of the sun beating down on my back I gave in and checked the map to see how much farther it would be... and I'd already gone halfway! I decided that if I could do half of it, I could do all of it. The last 1.5km was the worst, knowing I was so close but feeling so tired. I thought of calling my boyfriend early, so that he would drive by me and pick me up before I got to my destination. I thought of sitting down on a bench that I passed just to rest for a few minutes, but I didn't! As someone who struggles a lot with wanting to give up when things get difficult (hence losing and gaining the same five pounds of the past year), it was so empowering to know that I accomplished something I had set my mind to. Now, I'm going to go soak my aching feet and treat some blisters. The pain is worth it! EDIT: Pet Tax, as requested [link] [comments] |
| 10 month face gains (: 17/SW: 285lbs CW: 214lbs Posted: 22 May 2021 04:08 AM PDT I've always struggled with my weight and have been obese for as long as I can remember. From a young age I was taught bad eating habits and would be fed adult sized portions from the age of 5. I literally could not stop myself from overeating and had this mentality where you have to eat everything all at once and can't save anything for later. Being so heavy so young definitely negatively impacted my self esteem and mental health especially when I got into my teenage years. After many failed attempts of losing weight around 10 months ago I got up to 285lbs. Knowing that I was just off 300 pounds was a wake up call for me. I realised that I don't have to be like this forever and I fully have the ability to change my eating habits and become healthy! I started eating 1,500-1,700 calories and walking for an hour everyday. I definitely had days where I overate but I know weight won't disappear overnight. I still have a long way to go but I feel better mentally and physically [link] [comments] |
| I never thought I would lose weight, but with moderation and daily exercise Ive lost 75lbs Posted: 22 May 2021 04:29 PM PDT SW:270 CW:195 GW:150 I started to gain weight during my sophomore year, I had a passion for chocolate and snuck it all the time. My weight increased every year and even until after highschool. When I was 19 (before pictures) I was around 270, although I know it could've been more because I stopped stepping on the scale. I started doing diets but not exactly trying very hard and I did manage to lose about 25lbs. But I gained it all back and more by the time I was 22. I tried to accept myself and I think I even convinced myself for a while that it was okay. I never thought I would lose a large amount of weight, but one day i just felt so terrible and I really started noticed how much weight I had gained. Especially my chin, I couldn't look down very much because there was so much fat, and it scared me. So I started noticing the weight all over my body a lot more. So I decided a couple months into quarantine I decided to start working out. For the first month I decided to do 50 squats everyday. Then the next month I did 2 sets of 50 squats everyday. I didn't notice much difference on my body at this point (even though on scale I lost 10-15lbs) and I was worried it wasn't enough. The third month I added arm exercises (with 5lb weight), combined with 2 sets 50 squats daily. The Fourth month I added leg exercises, with arm (5lbs weight) and 2 sets of 50 squats daily. From the fifth month and on, I only increased the amount of times I did the exercises. Currently I'm about a year and a couples months into the exercises and I do leg exercises, arm exercises (increased to 8lbs this month) and 3 sets of 60 squats daily. As far as what I ate, I cut back portions drastically. I eat 2 small meals a day, and a snack. I still ate chocolate and anything I wanted, but in moderation. I've managed to lose 75lbs in just over a year, and I feel so much better. I had terrible back pains that eased up so much it's almost non-existent. I didn't realize how much my weight was truly affecting my body and I'm glad most of it's gone. I still hope to lose about 40lbs, but it takes time. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 22 May 2021 05:37 PM PDT Female, 28yrs old, 5'6''. After MONTHS of sitting at the same weight, I am finally down to 199.2lbs! I haven't been below 200lbs since my junior year of high school. I got over my plateau by committing to intermittent fasting, throwing in a 24-hour fast once a week, and increasing my hiking/walking to about four miles a day. I've also been doing Yoga with Adriene on YouTube for the past three months. It's super cool to feel yourself getting stronger! My diet is mostly keto, with some treats here and there--I'm still very into bread and marshmallows =D I still have ~45lbs to go, but I'm excited to have hit this milestone!! [link] [comments] |
| I went from 343 lbs to 196 lbs in one year Posted: 22 May 2021 05:08 PM PDT I'm 38 years old. Have been smoking weed for over 15 years and basically spent over a decade in a mental limbo state. I have been weed free for a year and a half and after 6 months or so I have found myself in circumstances that forced me to start walking 2km every day (started working in a remote location). The result of this year: Nearly 150lbs have been shed from myself. An entire adult. I have always struggled with obesity and depression and weed dependency for most of my life. My weight goal was 171 lbs, but having reached 196 lbs it doesn't feel realistic anymore. I think my face would look sunken and gaunt and the last 10 lbs have took me about 4 months. What do I do once I reach my weight goal? I'm doing a 10km walking and running exercise about 5-6 days a week. Seems like I would need to lower frequency/intensity of my exercise regimen. Would appreciate any tips. [link] [comments] |
| I walked over 100,000 steps my first week back Posted: 22 May 2021 07:28 PM PDT Hi! I decide to share my NSV because I'm so proud of myself. I'm 5'3 woman CW :216.9 Sw: 222 and GW:150(or until I'm comfortable.) I'm so so excited because i really committed to the goals i have for myself and none of them are based around weight. I've been drinking a half gallon of water. I try to keep my carbs low and i make sure i walk...EVERYDAY. Seeing as though this is the first seven days and I've accomplished all those goals a week straight i think I'm doing damn good! In this next 30 days i plan to keep this up but only doing half the amount of steps on the seventh day of the week. I can post the link! [link] [comments] |
| 2 months sober, 15lbs lighter! Posted: 22 May 2021 05:46 PM PDT Yesterday marked me being two months sober, and the past week I have constantly weighed in at 255 vs 270 in March 21st, when I first stopped drinking! 2months sober, 15lbs down and many more to go but I'm getting there little by little each day. The first month was HORRIBLE with all the alcohol cravings, May has been better, less cravings, however, now the thought of "See I can stop, I'm good to drink now" keeps popping into my head when a craving hits. In general I also walk a mile a day now, it helps to clear my mind, relax, sometimes I walk with my Dad and it helps get me back into shape. Before I'd never walk, and spend this time with my dad, I'd be drinking alone instead until I blacked out. Spending this time with him and exercising is a million times better! Somethings I've learned while doing this: Holy shit, fuck alcohol! Weight is so much easier to lose when not drinking and drinking has never really done me good anyway. I've also learned about obesity and that I'm class three or severely obese. My goal for June is to get under 250 that way I'll only be class 2 obese. I want to better myself, start taking care of my body and getting to a healthy weight range is part of that. I'm feeling good about this and had to share with someone. Thank you for reading and I hope you have a wonderful night! :) [link] [comments] |
| 100 day challenge - 100 days binge free; time to stop self sabotaging Posted: 22 May 2021 11:23 PM PDT 2 years. Two. Years. I have been stuck. I am tired of stagnating here, being complacent because I'm not technically "that" heavy. I'm of normal bmi but I am unhappy. I am keeping myself here. I will do well for 3 days 10 days two weeks.. then inevitably self sabotage beat myself up and do it all over. No more. Every day for the next 100 days I will comment on this post. 100 days straight binge free and modest calorie deficit or maintenance. Starting weight 64 kg goal weight back to my original lean mean self at 55kg I don't know who will see this, but feel free to join in! Even if no one comments I am sticking with this. Tired of this s*** this is it folks. Going to finally make it happen [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 22 May 2021 06:23 AM PDT Hey guys. Can I pour my heart out for a minute? I'm a 35 year old mom. I've lost count, but I think this is my 4th or 5th time trying to lose weight. I've been successful all my previous attempts, at this point I'm an expert at losing weight, but it always comes back. All those times before my strategy was self loathing. Not really, of course. In reality I adopted healthy habits, studied nutrition, ate real foods, and moved my body more. No fads, no tricks, I always did exactly as the experts say. I was just fuled my intense self hatred for being over weight. I was a bully to myself. My internal monologue was as cartoonishly vicious as an 80's high school movie villain. I'd tell myself I was too fat to eat, too lazy to enjoy a movie, too gross to be loved. I would mentally berate myself to ensure I didn't slip up, to ensure I never missed a work out and I never ate a donut that I hadn't planned for in my calorie budget. And it worked! It worked so many times until it didn't. I discovered the same thing the jerks in my old high school learned. They couldn't bully me into being less weird and I can't bully myself into being more healthy. I should have known better. I was a social worker and now I am a mom, I know from experience and from training that progress is encouraged with empathy. If I am going to help some one or help my son, I'm going to investigate the problem. I'm going to consider all the factors. I'm going to identify the barriers. I am going to adjust the expectations. I am going to listen and empathize. I am going to care and support them through their change. I didn't bully my clients, I don't bully my son, so I should not bully myself. It may get results, but it's not sustainable. Everytime I got to my goal weight I was mentally exhausted and depressed. The hatred wouldn't stop when the goal is reached, either. The bully would stay there, the self loathing would stay there, until finally a small rational part of me would step up and say "ENOUGH!" The weight always came back. Not because of lack of knowledge, not because of black of will power, but because by taking the self hate approach I wasn't addressing all the factors that led to my weight struggles. I was focused on eating too much, sitting too much, liking chocolate too much, that I wasn't thinking about my stress levels or how much sleep I wasn't getting. I kept thinking that my depression and anxiety will be cured with food and exercise but I wasn't considering that I wasn't getting the appropriate amount of food or meaningful movement because of my unaddressed anxiety and depression. I was too busy blaming myself to look at the whole picture. I cannot overcome obesity unless I look at the whole picture. I am done trying to hate myself thin, but I don't think I can love myself thin, either. I can be kind to myself and sympathetic to the things outside of my control the way I would be to anybody else, but this won't be a battle won by love. No, the only thing I can do is live. I can live well until I feel well. I can priortize my sleep and take measures to actively resuce my stress. I can move, move by playing with my son and keeping my home clean. I can move around in nature and be grateful for everything I have and everything I experience. I can eat real food, food I grow and food I buy locally. Food that is beautiful and makes me feel good. I can take my time preparing food and enjoy the process of cooking. I can connect with others, share my movement and share my meals. I can take my time eating, ejoying all the vibrant flavors. I can listen to my body, the way I listen to anybody else. I can stop eating when I am full, I can move when I'm restless, I can sleep when I am tired, and I can take a break when I need it. I cannot hate myself thin but I can live until I feel well. [link] [comments] |
| Rejected because he had a ‘strict BMI limit for dating’ Posted: 22 May 2021 04:20 PM PDT Yesterday a guy rejected me because he had strict BMI limit for dating. Recently I had gained some of the weight back I lost a while back, but still felt comfortable with myself. A year ago I was dumped by my ex because he didn't find me attractive anymore. I became extremely self conscious and lost all my confidence. After working on myself a lot, I finally put myself out there again and talked to a guy I found attractive. Well, it brought back a lot of insecurities when he told me he wasn't interested because my BMI was higher than his dating limit and preference... I understand people having preferences and types. It just hurts people voicing this carelessly, without realizing the consequences for the one on the receiving end. For reference: I am a female, US size 12/14 and 170 cm (5'7). I wouldn't always consider myself plus size. My sympathy goes out to everyone who also struggles with dating, self confidence and weight. If you have any tips on this topic, please share them with a struggling girl! [link] [comments] |
| Can’t believe I reached my GW! 29F, SW: ~155 CW/GW: 122 Posted: 22 May 2021 09:55 AM PDT I was a competitive athlete until I graduated high school: gymnastics 3 days a week and a school team every term. After high school, my fitness levels dropped like crazy. Schoolwork combined with mental health issues made my weight jump and each spring I would try to lose a few pounds for summer, never successfully long term. I hovered around 140-145. I was also diagnosed with PCOS in university which made losing/maintaining harder. When I met my now husband, I gained even more "happy weight" and got up to my highest of 155lbs and then levelled out again around 145 for a couple years. In the months before we got married in 2019, I was shedding for the wedding and got down to 130 by running and using MFP. When the pandemic hit, I'd stopped working out due to a multitude of reasons and had gained back almost 10lbs in 9 months. I decided I was going to set a goal of being active 6 days a week - started out with walking on my lunch break, then running and adding in Youtube HIIT videos (shout out to Sydney Cummings!). I found a love for running and combined with continuing to use MFP, I've finally reached my goal weight! I eat at the MFP recommended calories 6 days a week and have one cheat day where I pretty much eat whatever I want. Usually the day before my rest day. I still add to MFP on those days and the average is not too much higher than maintenance (probably 250-500 over maintenance). I found this helped to keep me on track and feel less restricted in my diet. I found a picture of myself during that "happy weight" time which was the picture that ultimately started my weight loss journey. I absolutely hated how I looked. It's been a long while since then (I believe that photo was taken in 2016), but I can say that I stuck to my goal of 6 days a week and am now (mostly) happy with my body. Just have to learn how to maintain! I'm a longtime lurker of this sub and just want to thank everyone for their tips and stories, they really helped me along the way 🤍. SW/CW side by side: https://imgur.com/a/1OUwUmC [link] [comments] |
| [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: May 23rd, 2021 Posted: 22 May 2021 11:13 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] |
| Nervous to share but here is my progress so far (27/SW: 170 CW: 158) Posted: 22 May 2021 09:38 AM PDT A bit of context: growing up I was athletic and involved in a few different team sports that kept me fit and allowed me to eat anything I wanted without gaining weight. When I started college and halted physical activity of any kind without adapting the way I ate... that all changed. Cue the weight gain and overwhelming insecurity about how I looked. I suddenly became so aware of how my body was changing and yet I couldn't stop eating. I picked up exercising, joining group fitness classes and increasing my daily steps (10k daily goal). However, I still ate how I wanted and the number on the scale remained unchanged. Early this year I found this community, along with a few others (/CICO, /1500isplenty, and /intermittentfasting). I started holding myself accountable for the way I was eating in addition to maintaining my exercise regiment. The changes I've seen on the scale are exciting but most of all I've been grateful for the shift in my relationship with eating. What I hadn't realized was how emotional my eating was— in many ways I looked to food as a comfort, a coping mechanism for when I was sad/bored/angry/stressed. Don't get me wrong, I still have days where I binge or eat emotionally, but the majority of my days I eat when I'm hungry and stop when I'm full. Moreover, my days are no longer centered around my meals, but rather my latest DIY project, surfing Reddit, spending time with friends, or exploring nature. [link] [comments] |
| The more I do it the easier it gets! 229.1->212.4 3/21->5/21 16lbs! No longer obese!!!!! Posted: 22 May 2021 12:51 PM PDT I used to not understand why people would go to the gym. I dreaded it. It sucked. Time went by so slow. Well turns out I just wasn't doing my thing at the gym! I found a great routine for me that consists of OMAD at 1000 calories, 30 mins of elliptical which burns 380-450 (depending on how I push myself) and it becomes more easy as each day passes and I feel guilty if I miss the gym. I still have a long way to go but losing what I have lost so far is awesome. I was getting hella big. I'm still big but at least I'm out of the obese category as of today! I know this is Reddit but I like to just rant. If you read this thanks for listening to me. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 22 May 2021 08:57 PM PDT M/29/5'8" sw:235 cw:206 gw:165 a few years ago i was really healthy. i went skateboarding everyday, worked out 5x/week, ate right and weighed 160. i went through a really serious depressive episode, had 2 kids, lost a dog, and moved all over a period of 2 years and gained 70 POUNDS. like damn man, i didn't look like myself (still don't) or feel like myself. fast forward, i recently addressed my mental health and started getting better and feeling like my old self. i started skating and working out again, ate healthy and lost 30lbs in like 2 1/2 months. even tho i am so hyped on my progress, when i'm out in public or especially at the skatepark i feel like embarrassed. i can tell that people are like "damn, big boy can rip" (i still got it) and i'm the biggest dude there. it's strange to see a big guy skate and even stranger when they can skate well. although i feel good or at least better about myself, as soon as i remember that i look the way i do now i am like ashamed and embarrassed and it takes the fun out of whatever i am doing. i'm going to keep going and try to enjoy my journey but damn sometimes this shit is hard to get through mentally. i just get fuckin sad and disappointed. i don't struggle as much as some people do but everything is relative and if i had to guess the feelings are the same. [link] [comments] |
| Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Sunday, 23 May 2021? Start here! Posted: 22 May 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.
* Lose It Compendium - Frame it out! * FAQ - Answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 22 May 2021 10:19 PM PDT Hi everyone, I made a post almost a week ago about wanting to seriously start my weight loss journey. I'm easing myself into it and doing light exercise. I've also started being more mindful about my eating habits and the foods I'm eating + how many calories/fat/sugar I'm intaking. I've gone from eating 2200+ calories a day (I snack more than I realized!) to around 1600 a day (today I ate 1509). 5 days ago I was 306.6 lb, and today I am at 304.0 lb. It's not a lot and I'm aware that weight fluctuates daily but it makes me hopeful to see some change so quickly. Hopefully with more regular exercise I can get below 300 soon! [link] [comments] |
| You don't have to love yourself Posted: 22 May 2021 12:08 PM PDT These are my own thoughts and feelings, so please, form your own opinion based on your feelings, because they are just as valid as mine. ......... I'm so tired of everyone telling me I should love my body at every stage of weight loss, or love my body for what it's done for me (e.i. carried two healthy babies), or that I should put glitter paint on my stretch marks for all of social media to see. I'm so tired of people telling me how I should see myself in the eyes of others, about how great they think I look and how I don't need to loose any weight. I'm so tired of my own issues with my appearance being invalidated. I just want to be heard and have no pressure one way or another to fit some mold of what others think I should look like, or be constantly reminded of how girls would kill to look like me. Its great if you love your curves, postpartum body or stretch marks. It really is! I'm glad that you love yourself, but I don't love the extra weight in my thighs, and nobody should be trying to make me. My husband has been the only one who has neither encouraged nor discouraged my efforts to loose weight. He understands that I have issues with my appearance. He also makes sure that I know he is absolutely obsessed with me and my curves, but unfortunately that doesn't change the fact that I hate them. Everyone from close family to strangers on Instagram are telling me that I'm perfect and I should love myself. Please stop this. These opinions on my appearance carry almost no weight with me, in fact, they are insulting sometimes. If you're reading this and wondering how you can be supportive of someone with self image issues, start with understanding what they see in the mirror. Don't invalidate them. Ask if you can help them in any way to begin loving themselves, whether it's superficial or not, their feelings matter. Let me have feelings. [link] [comments] |
| broke a major emotional milestone the other day and wanted to share! Posted: 22 May 2021 02:54 PM PDT tw- brief eating disorder mention Hey!! So this is a bit off topic, but I'm kinda proud of myself and I wanted to share it with people who I think would understand. I started my weightloss and health journey about mid last year, and while I didn't have that much to lose and am lucky enough to be able to focus on more feel and maitenance than weight numbers, exercise and eating are things that have always been difficult for me. I had a pretty tough time in high school, and had a lot of bullying and body comments made, especially about my figure and being a bit of a late bloomer. I struggled a lot in primary school and high school with co ordination and general fitness, and PE was always my worst fear of the day. I have a lot of memories of the anxiety that came with everything about it, from the awful changing room culture to the feeling of being humiliated in front of everyone when I wasn't performing the same. To deal with it, I stopped trying. I coped with stress by binge and stress eating after periods of extreme restriction, and purged semi frequently, but never sought help with it. I started to get it together after recovering from a broken ankle last year. At the start of this year, I impulsively bought a gym membership, and have surprised myself by being able to go most days of the week, even if it's just for morning stretches. I have eaten much much healthier, and try to keep things balanced with fun foods without binging OR restricting. Mostly, I've been able to just get on the treadmill, turn my brain off and run a set program. After experiencing some shoulder pain, I went to the physio and she gave me a weights training routine to build some strength with. I was excited to start it, but I didn't realise I'd experience such mental barriers along the way. The first time I tried to do it (just last week) I had to stop and leave before I'd even started, because the anxiety of doing weights and other exercises in front of everyone else there (even though I tried to tell myself they didn't care and that they were there for self improvement too) was just too much. I tried to push through, but just started a flood of tears and had to put everything down! I didn't realise that would happen. I was pretty shocked, to be honest. I guess it's not surprising, but I didn't think I still had so many of those issues. Anyway, that was a lot of lead up to simply say: I DID IT YESTERDAY! I went in when it was a little more quiet, set up my mat and got through the full program despite my anxiety! I know it doesn't sound like much, especially compared to some of the amazing work some of you have done on here, but im trying to compare myself to others less so i thought i would share anyway. I still have a long way go in terms of facing some of these fears, but this was a huge milestone for me. Thank you for listening :) [link] [comments] |
| How to tell if you need food addiction counseling? Posted: 22 May 2021 09:39 PM PDT I've been trying to lose weight for years. In the last couple of years I've felt powerless to food. I have stretches where I plan and prep and lose weight, just for something to happen and I pile it back on again. Right now I meal prep, I buy healthy groceries, I do Hello Fresh for dinners to keep it portion controlled and interested... but it goes to waste in the fridge while I order pizza multiple times a week. How do I resist the cravings? Getting exhausted by the calorie counting and obsessing. I don't know how "normal" people don't obsess or feel guilty over food and eat and stay thin without having the go to the gym every day. The thought of counting and having to work out every day for the rest of my life if I want to be thin destroys my motivation right out of the gate. Will food addiction counseling help or am I just being lazy? [link] [comments] |
| Concerns I’ve had … off my chest Posted: 22 May 2021 05:28 PM PDT First let me start by saying this sub is great for support and motivation. It makes us feel less alone and normalizes that weight loss isn't reserved for 500+pound people (not that their journeys matter any less, in many ways it's life or death so keep on!) That said, I've been alarmed by posts that are focused on weight loss exclusively at the expense of health. Post after post of asking about the right calories when there are endless FREE tdee calculators online. I get it, everyone is at a different phase in their journey so our understanding will vary: but please please for the love of yourself, your loved ones, God(s), or whomever educate yourself on the basics of nutrition and exercise. There's a great Wiki on this sub, start there! * it's a marathon not a race: quick fixes don't exist! no pill, supplements, crash diets, device, or fasting will help you in the medium or long term success. If you want to fit in X dress for a wedding, great but what happens after? Set out non scale victories and a plan from SW to GW (most set out multiple GW and that's great to have milestones … more on this later) * seek doctor supervision if you have a chronic illness such as diabetes or are taking prescriptions. It's good to do bloodwork and know your blood pressure at your starting point to track. It can be a wake up call for some. * are your plans realistic? - No you won't lose 2lbs a week every week for 6 months or more (unless you have a significant amount of weight to lose). - Plateaus happen, prepare yourself and listen to your body (tweak macros, slow down, up the pace, sleep more, take rest days) - it's not one size fits all: what works for me may not for you, be open minded and get in tune with what makes YOU feel the best and what is sustainable for your lifestyle - I repeat: consider your lifestyle short, medium, and long term (the best you can). Don't commit to a vigorous exercise plan if you have a lengthy journey ahead because your needs to achieve the same results will increase so unless that's what you want and can do be mindful of the realities - Plan for milestones and attach it to a celebration (ie: taking up dance classes, hiking up a trail, trying on a sentimental garment and wearing it out, etc.) - this journey for 99% of people is more mental and emotional than physical. You are not your weight, your body does not define you - be kind to yourself and seek support to care for your mental well-being. - water weight is a thing - weight loss starts in the kitchen, food and beverage account for 90% for most BUT that doesn't mean not to move your body. Do what you can to improve your health. The other posts that are concerning me are the people who are under consuming calories . I'm calling it what it is: starvation. No 1200 calories daily is not sustainable if you are the average female. Starvation harms you: it stresses your organs, causes loss of muscle over fat, you get the idea. A more vain point is also loose skin/stretch marks. Prolonged Extreme deficit = crash dieting. Note: these are my opinions, feel free to disagree but know that I come from a good place. I see harm and am speaking out against it. I understand that my perspective is shaped by my lived experiences and privilege as an able bodied cis white woman in a hetero partnership that is employed and financially stable. [link] [comments] |
| Daily Q&A Post for Sunday, 23 May 2021 - No question too small! Posted: 22 May 2021 10:31 PM PDT Got a question? We've got answers! Do you have question but don't want to make a whole post? That's fine. Ask right here! What is on your mind? Everyone is welcome to ask questions or provide answers. No question is too minor or small. TIPS: * Include your stats if appropriate/relevant (or better yet, update your flair!) * Check the FAQ and other resources in the sidebar! [link] [comments] |
| Small Victory/Validation Today Posted: 22 May 2021 10:13 PM PDT Hi all, long time lurker but never posted here. A few months ago I started what was yet another attempt at a healthy lifestyle and weight loss journey. I've bounced up and down the scale pretty dramatically the past decade since college, but hit an all-time high during Covid this last year. For some background, I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both hips, which has been pretty painful and prevented me from some of the activities I used to love. When Covid hit, I became a homebody even more than I was before. Work from home, live at home, hide at home, etc. spent a lot of time sitting in an office chair/on the couch and that lack of movement aggravated my arthritis quite a bit. Partway through Covid I learned we had a kid on the way (here now and is a wonderful, complicated addition to the family - babies are hard work!). I decided I needed to take my weight loss seriously for my daughter, and also seek some medical help for the issues in my hips. I needed to make some changes that would allow me to live a better, more active life with my daughter and wife. I reached out to a hip specialist to get an evaluation on everything and to try and find some help with my mobility. I had finally been approved to start physical therapy back up (didn't have insurance for a bit before my new job and had neglected some of my ailments in favor of saving money, not recommended if it can be avoided). Here's where the story begins - when I spoke with the doctor's office I was told that my BMI was too high for them to see me, and that I needed to lose weight before a doctor could evaluate my condition. Needless to say, this sent me into a downward spiral of pity and self-loathing. I was "too fat" for medical care. I asked the office staff on the phone what I was supposed to do with that information, as the last time I had seen a specialist a few years ago they had told me I would be in need of a hip replacement in the morning so distant future. I got a canned response that "this was their policy, but they would take my concerns to the office manager." Said manager called me later and agin informed me that I was not able to see the doctor unless I lowered my BMI. I was hurt, I was angry, and most importantly - I felt hopeless. I did some research online and found a provider that would work with me, despite my weight, and have been very pleased with the help I have received and the progress I made. I'm down 22 pounds so far, and most importantly I have been able to physically care for my daughter without limitation since she was born. I share all of this, not to throw myself a pity party or ticker tape parade, but to try and encourage others who might be in the same position as me. Don't settle when it comes to seeking help from a healthcare professional. Your weight does not preclude you from receiving care from a doctor. You are worth their time, just like any other patient that comes through their doors. While it can be hard, and downright discouraging at times, no one knows what you are going through better than you, and no one can advocate for help like you can fir yourself. Now, for the victory part. I was so upset with how this doctor made me feel I did something I'd never done before. I called the patient advocate's office for this particular provider and let them know that I did not feel cared for or treated appropriately by this specialist's office. They listened, validated my concerns and experience, and said they would take this to their team and get back to me. Well, 2 months later I received a letter in the mail stating that they reviewed my case and have developed a new empathy training for this particular physicians' office and agreed that this "policy" and treatment was not in line with their organizational values. They thanked me for bringing this to their attention and seemed genuinely sorry for the way I was treated. Weight loss is hard. Don't give up. Remember your worth, and if you feel as though you aren't getting them all care you deserve while trying to lose weight, don't be afraid to speak up for yourself. You're worth it. [link] [comments] |
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