Weight loss: I bought myself ROLLER SKATES. |
- I bought myself ROLLER SKATES.
- I have officially lost 50 pounds!
- NSV: this morning was my 6th time biking to/from work and it’s getting easier—and faster!
- Slim people’s eating habits: is this typical?
- Finally took some rest days due to heat outside...and the scale moved.
- Still 500+ pounds and in need of serious help.
- Friendly reminder to track more than the scale!!
- Looking for a fun and productive workout? I gotchu
- Black Woman can suffer from eating disorders too
- Giving up CICO and weigh ins for better mental health
- I'm really proud of myself but nobody wants to hear it (Ya girl needs to VENT) lol
- Holy shit - I’m now a person who exercises
- [Century Club] June 10, 2021 - Have you lost or need to lose 100 lbs or more? Here’s a thread just for you!
- I need to make a change.
- Normal BMI After a Decade
- SV - I officially lost 40 pounds, and also my mirror got dirtier
- My mom asked if I gained weight and it ruined me.
- What are your favorite healthy products?
- Back in the saddle
- Benefits you have noticed after losing the weight?
- How do you guys deal with food addiction?
- Lost only 3 pounds, but am so insanely happy and afraid at the same time
- Dealing with body image while in the middle of a weight loss journey is really wild
| I bought myself ROLLER SKATES. Posted: 10 Jun 2021 04:32 AM PDT So, every other day I walk to my local gym. It's only about a 15 minute journey so I shouldn't complain, but the pavement I walk on is so flat and smooth, every time I'm on it I just think - damn, this journey would go faster and be more fun if I could roll down here. I've ALWAYS wanted to rollerskate. But I've also always been obese, afraid of what people would think of me, afraid of falling and hurting myself (the heavier they are, the harder they fall, right?) At age 18, I was 240lbs. At 22 I was 315lbs. And now, at 25, I'm 230lbs. And looking back, I'm just thinking, damn, I could've followed my dreams then. If I'd curved my endless appetite for junk food and alcohol for a month I could've bought skates easily and learned years ago. I might not have become so depressed and stagnant. I might have had a reason to leave the house, an easier time traveling to the university I ended up dropping out of. But I didn't. I stopped, ate, drank, dropped out and stagnated. I became morbidly obese and genuinely ruined my life. Obese, mentally ill, lonely, friendless, alcoholic college dropout. ... Except one day, I get an interview for a degree apprenticeship, and holy fuck, I smash it, I'm two years into it now and my grades are exceptional. I've ended a toxic relationship and entered one that is wholesome, supportive, patient and kind. I'm 85lbs down, going to therapy and treasure my gym membership. I ruined my life, and began to rebuild it. And this time around, I decided to choose the roller skates. [link] [comments] |
| I have officially lost 50 pounds! Posted: 10 Jun 2021 06:13 AM PDT This weight loss journey has been a lifelong struggle for me. I have found the reason why things weren't working for me long-term was not because of what I was doing or what I was eating, it was because of my toxic relationship with food. The poor decisions I have made were the reasons for how I felt and looked. I never binge eat or strictly ate junk food. I was quite the opposite. I did everything from vegan, to keto, to intermittent fasting, to OMAD... you name it, I probably tried it. I even was at the point I would go to the gym 5-6 days a week for 2 hours a day. What I realized was, I was restricting myself too much, not allowing myself to enjoy the food I loved. And I don't just mean I've cream and burgers. I stopped myself from enjoying foods from my culture, food that reminded me of growing up, food that I loved to cook. I've learned that weight loss isn't about all the restrictions, it's about making better choices and balance. It's about enjoying the food you love.... in moderation. It's about listening to what your body wants and replenishing the nutrients it needs to thrive. I've incorporated more nutrient-dense, lower calorie-dense food to balance out the treats I give myself. I learned to not hate myself if I had a donut or a piece of bread but instead balance that out with a healthier dinner or maybe skip the afternoon snack I would normally have. Maybe if I want to have a nice dinner, I'll take my dog on a long hike. I dealt with body dysmorphia and atypical anorexia for a while now. I didn't realize I did until I started this journey again. I wanted to share this with you all because someone shared their story with me and it made a big impact on how I view things now. I hope someone out there finds inspiration from my story! [link] [comments] |
| NSV: this morning was my 6th time biking to/from work and it’s getting easier—and faster! Posted: 10 Jun 2021 06:47 AM PDT F, 5'2, SW 150 CW 139 GW 125 *technically I've done the ride 7 times, but once I accidentally grabbed an ebike (so much fun!) but I'm not counting that ride for workout purposes. I'm historically someone who hates exercise. Calorie counting is generally pretty easy, but getting myself to move a lot is not. I love walking and swimming, but as someone in NYC, swimming doesn't happen very often. I do get plenty of walking in but as good as that is, I know it doesn't get my heart rate up the way I should be doing a few times a week. So, when our offices reopened and I started going in a couple days of week again after getting vaccinated, I got a citibike membership. The first ride to work only took 25 minutes but my legs were completely jelly-like. I couldn't balance well enough to adjust my backpack easily when a strap slipped off one of my shoulders, and it felt like everyone was passing me all the time. My legs were burning and I was out of breath. This morning was my 6th bike ride to/from work, and the first time I didn't need to take long coasting "breaks." As a result I got to work feeling even better than usual—and I shaved a few minutes off my bike time! [link] [comments] |
| Slim people’s eating habits: is this typical? Posted: 10 Jun 2021 02:44 AM PDT I spent last weekend with my skinny mother in law and got to observe her habits. I know that she's not actively dieting, but it seems that she doesn't eat a lot. She didn't eat breakfast at all. Then at around noon, she had two cups of coffee with some milk and no sugar. Her lunch consisted of crackers, a few slices of cheese, and cherry tomatoes. She ate a big dinner though— a large plate of spaghetti and meatballs. And unlike me, she didn't have any snacks after dinner time. She also doesn't drink alcohol or sugary drinks—just water or coffee. Is this really how slim people do it? How do they not feel super hungry during the day?! [link] [comments] |
| Finally took some rest days due to heat outside...and the scale moved. Posted: 10 Jun 2021 02:42 AM PDT 5'2"F SW 264lbs CW231lbs GW215lbs I've been hustling my ass hiking and doing calisthenics for a few months now. During the last month I've been really hustling and the scale hasn't moved at all...it was stuck at about 237lbs. I took a few days off from hiking/walking and really pushing the calisthenics and BOOM 232lbs. I had been depressed because the scale wasn't moving and now my mood is much more positive. I read somewhere that rest IS needed to let the body do her thing. I used to rest maybe one day a week. This week I haven't hiked since Saturday. Should go on a hike today, though. I think. [link] [comments] |
| Still 500+ pounds and in need of serious help. Posted: 09 Jun 2021 08:49 PM PDT I made a post that I deleted out of insecurity about 8 or so months back, maybe November, where I talked about how I weighed myself and found out that I was 516 pounds and essentially had a meltdown. Since then I've half-ass tried different methods to alter my eating habits and I would describe the entire process as one step forward, ten steps back. I've tried intermittent fasting, OMAD, eating less carbs, counting calories, and none of it sticks. I can't seem to gather the will power to commit myself to one of those methods, and I feel like I'm at my limit, mentally. It's almost as if some part of me doesn't want to lose the weight, despite it being my biggest goal in life currently. I keep ordering fast food because working a full time job and then having to cook a meal is mentally exhausting. Even when I do cook something I get tired of eating it more than once or twice. I thought eating chicken a ton would be my ticket out of this mess but it turns out I can get tired of it pretty quickly. A lot of you reached out and made suggestions and offered advice and help and I don't think I mentioned how much that meant to me. A large portion of my life is self inflicted toxicity and negativity, with self perceived slights against me that I use to enable myself to wallow in a shitty mental state and negative attitudes. To put myself out there with my weight and insecurities, and to be met with nothing but positivity and advice and support, it was mind blowing, and it means more to me than you'll ever know. A large chunk of the advice I got was to see a doctor asap, and I still haven't managed to do that. Mostly because of my financial situation, partly because of my fears of what I might hear. At this point I'm legitimately at a loss of what to do. If I don't do something about this now, while I'm still "young" at age 30, I won't live to see age 40. Probably won't live to see age 35 at this rate. I've seen people, even close friends, make extraordinary life changes and shake off hundreds of pounds, which has been a huge inspiration, but has also made me question why I can't get my own shit together and make those changes myself. I apologize in advance for the long post, I mainly made it to try and hold myself accountable. I may come back and edit it with more information because I'm sure there are things I've forgotten to mention. I'm just so lost and afraid I have no idea what I'm going to do. [link] [comments] |
| Friendly reminder to track more than the scale!! Posted: 10 Jun 2021 04:50 AM PDT I know I'm not the first and I won't be there last to say it but: make sure your tracking your progress by more than just the scale! Whether that be through progress pictures, measuring centimeters/inches, or what have you. I weigh myself daily and take the average at the end of the week, but I also have biweekly mini goals set up. Well, this time around I only lost 1/2 lb in two weeks. I know, progress is progress; but my progress is slowing down and I'm starting to get a little bit frustrated. So I decided to track my measurements (even though I usually only do that at the end of the month and thought I was setting myself up for disappointment by checking again after only 2 weeks) just to see if there was any change or recomp going on. Turns out, I lost a 1/4 inch off my hips and my arms in two weeks! Now I know that's not too much either but I find those measurements to be significantly more impactful than just the scale so I'm quite happy this morning. TLDR: recomp is a real thing and your scale can lie [link] [comments] |
| Looking for a fun and productive workout? I gotchu Posted: 10 Jun 2021 07:25 AM PDT Ok, I have been working with a dietician for quite some time now and she mentioned that studies have shown working out for 5 days a week for at least 30 minutes makes it more likely that they will maintain their weight loss over the long term. I have been working out pretty consistently for 3 days a week sometimes even 4 on a good week but that 5th day has been elusive. (In my case we are not counting walking as a work out because I walk for at least 1.5 hours a day regardless because of my dog). She said I need to find something that will fit into my lifestyle and where I don't need to leave the house so I can throw it in when I am not feeling a traditional workout. She mentioned dancing, yoga, etc. And I was like wait....would dancing while cleaning count? And she said yes, as long as you get your heart rate up and are sweating! Sooo guess who implemented a 30 minute twerk and clean routine into my workouts? It is so fun for me and silly but I am cleaning which I needed to do anyways and it really gets my heart rate up! Anyways just thought I would share for anyone who is looking to alternatives to traditional workouts that are meant to introduce more movement into your life! If anyone else has a similar workout please leave it below! I am always looking for new ideas! *In regards to the study I haven't actually seen it so I cannot tell you about their methodology or the effect size of 3 or 4 days vs 5 days. I have asked for studies from her before and they all used sound methods so I have stopped asking to see them. Also - I figured it couldn't hurt me to move more! [link] [comments] |
| Black Woman can suffer from eating disorders too Posted: 10 Jun 2021 07:24 AM PDT Trigger Warning : This post includes details about eating disorder ( specifically anorexia and binge eating) read at your own risk I am Black and a woman who suffered from eating disorders in the past. I can't remember the first time I was conscious of my body but I do remember being joked from my mother's family members of my appetite . Now I could eat, and I always loved eating good food. I will also say that my I have some families who were/are morbidly obese on both sides. Looking back, I was served extreme portions of food when I was younger (mostly on my dad's side) and eventually the food caught up with my weight. When I was in fourth grade, I was chubby and it didn't help that I started watching ANTM ( America's Next Top Model) for those who don't know :) ) . Seeing how skinny the contestants were made me feel extremely self conscious . My self esteem was crap back then and I remember writing in my diary while watching ANTM that I wanted to be skinny and beautiful. Fast forward a year I gain more weight, becoming more chubbier and it wasn't until I entered sixth grade that I begin to starve myself. At the time, I had chubby cheeks and I felt so conscious of them because I thought they made me look ugly. So I made a goal to eat about 500 calories a day ( in reality I probably ate 800 - 1000) and I ended up losing weight. In order to keep a calorie deficit, I would eat a few strawberries for breakfast, skip lunch at school, and would eat a tiny portion of food my parents made or bought. I eventually gave up starving myself because it was too painful ( my stomach would hurt) and when I got to seventh grade ,I joined track. Anyone who joined a sport knows how ravenous they can get after practice . I also figured since I was skinny, I would have no problem finding a guy who liked me back. I am aware of how toxic this mindset is and I stopped looking to guys for validation. That's another post to be honest but I'll try to get to the point of this story. In eighth grade, I gained some weight. I stopped going to track because people were talking about me behind my back. I wasn't a fast runner and every time I had to race, I always got panic attacks. Fast forward to high school. Ninth grade my weight was normal . In the summer of post ninth grade, I lost about 30 pounds from fasting. I went from 163 to 133 to be exact. I didn't fast to lose weight, it was more for religious reasons. When I found out I lost the weight, I was surprised because I wasn't expecting to lose 30 pounds in the course of two months. Also, I should say that I did a mix of water fast and Daniel fast which could explain the rapid weight lost. Long story short, I ended up gaining 60 pounds in tenth grade ( I went to two mental hospitals twice and ended up gaining the majority of my weight back). It wasn't until I weighed myself on my sister's scale that I started to see how serious this was. II went from 133 to 193 :/. didn't mention before, but whenever I was hungry , I always ate tons of food. For example, I would two slices of pizza, a burrito, and pasta all within an hour or two. I always binged eat but I never saw the problem until now. So yea, I suffered from eating disorders and I'm Black. Some people would probably see this as a joke, but I am tired putting on facade that because I'm a Black woman, I can handle everything. The truth is I can't take everything . And just because the majority of Black women are thick or curvy doesn't mean that they haven't suffered an eating disorder. Eating disorders can happen to everyone. It is not just 'White ' thing. It can happen to anyone. Although it is good that Black women are seen as strong, it doesn't mean we have weaknesses. We are human and have emotions too. Words can pierce like a sword and I can definitely testify to this. Looking back, I was so self conscious of my body because my family always commented about my appetite. And it made feel insecure because they would always joke around without taking any consideration how I felt. I could go on and on but I just want to say that if you're Black and a woman and ever felt ashamed for having a eating disorder, know that you're not alone. We're all in this together. Below are some resources you can use if you or know someone who struggles with eating disorders. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/common-eating-disorders https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/ God bless y'all <3 tl: dr : I am a Black woman who suffered from eating disorders in the past. ' [link] [comments] |
| Giving up CICO and weigh ins for better mental health Posted: 10 Jun 2021 04:51 AM PDT Hello everyone, I wanted to ask this very large community if any of you have successfully given up weighing in daily and counting calories and still found success in weight loss? I have found after months of ups and down that weighing myself too frequently and setting a calorie limit (no,it wasn't too low) just had me discouraged, upset, over eating and constantly feeling like a failure. I have used CICO in the past and on multiple occasions (4-5 times) lost 20-25 lbs in the summers but I always end up back around 155lbs (at 5'4") due to falling off track or winter inactivity or S.A.D. in the fall. This time I'm trying to take a different approach. I only have 3 goals during the day: Drink water, eat mindfully and get 10k+ steps (and a bike ride weather permitting). Has anyone else found freedom and success by dropping the numbers and doing things very old fashion (clothing fit, appearance, measurements)? [link] [comments] |
| I'm really proud of myself but nobody wants to hear it (Ya girl needs to VENT) lol Posted: 10 Jun 2021 08:29 AM PDT Well I guess the title says it all but Ill elaborate of course! Over the past year and a half I've been teaching myself about REAL nutrition and CICO. I'm someone who used to do all the fads like herbalife, garcinia Cambojia (spell check??), hydroxycut, those teas that make you feel like you're dying and shit your everlasting BRAINS OUT, you name it I probably spent my money on it trying to lose weight. Since I've started incorporating a healthy diet I've managed to lose 30 pounds (and counting!) and have been building muscle. I'm really proud of my own success in this, just like I'm proud of everyone else's in this sub and r/intermittentfasting, r/cico, r/progresspics ! One of my friends posted on facebook asking for peoples advice with Herbalife and of course a lot of others were commenting like "YASSS ITS THE BEST!" "SUCH A FAN!!" and I just... don't feel the same. I commented saying that yeah you'll totally lose weight but it's not sustainable. I told her that CICO has helped me personally and I can't speak for everyone, but getting your nutrition in check and upping your movement is ultimately what's gonna help you lose weight. I also noted that by doing that, your moneys gonna stay IN YOUR OWN DAMN POCKET! (A major plus for me!!) Annnnnd of course I got attacked LOL! But honestly I'm just really proud of myself for having this knowledge now that I want to share it with everyone!! Now I think all these "get fit quick" scams are so disgusting and totally just trying to profit off of people who feel they have nothing else to offer themselves when really they are so strong and can absolutely do it on their own accord! I'm not even mad that people are trying to tell me that I'm wrong, because I know they're still under the hypnosis of these shitty companies. At least I can say I tried, right?? Haha. I'm so grateful for all you people, seriously. I have learned so much from this community and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all of you who've posted and taken the time to inform me as well [link] [comments] |
| Holy shit - I’m now a person who exercises Posted: 09 Jun 2021 07:19 PM PDT I just feel like this is a huge win for me and I needed to share somewhere. The TL;DR is that for the first time in my life, I took a break from working out and actually started back into it in a reasonable time frame. I'm so happy right now. I used to be a person who every few years would force myself to exercise for a while until I slowly stopped. In Feb 2020 I finally got into going to the gym and was really liking it. Then the pandemic hit and I stopped working out entirely for 11 months. About 5 of those months were spent mentally trying to get in the headspace of making healthy choices. In Feb 2021 I decided enough was enough and committed. Worked out 5 days a week in Feb, 6 days a week in March, and 7 days a week in April. In May I started some landscaping projects in my yard that were pretty physically demanding so those took the place of my workouts. I did that for 3 weeks, then took a week off to rest. I was planning to start back up the first week of June but I put it off and I realized I hadn't been eating as healthy as I should for a few weeks and my weight loss had plateaued. Then I started gaining weight. I knew it was now or never. Just finished my 3rd workout in as many days and I feel great. I love it. The first day back was a bit lower energy. The second day felt better. And today I'm sore as hell but I feel fantastic. I never thought I'd be the person who missed working out. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2021 07:46 AM PDT I have often welcomed those who have lost 100+ lbs (~ 50 kg , ~7 stone) to "the club" and joked that club meetings were on Thursdays. I recently suggested that we try out having a regular weekly thread to talk about issues that are particular to those who have lost 100+ lbs, those who are well on their way and those who are just at the beginning of a journey this big. Welcome back to the Century Club! Each week I will provide a topic of the day that has been on my mind or inspired by previous posts. However you are free to talk about any topics you think might be relevant to current and prospective club members. Previous Topics: Disconnects - Activity - Years! - Fun! - Rhythms - How strict? - Relationships - Loose Skin Redux - Multiple Centuries - April Fools! - What didn't work? - Milestones - Seasonal changes - Is it worth it? - Surprising Food Facts - Mistakes were made - Time to Vent - Relief Valves - Seeing Objectively - Tips you hate - Fear and Self-Loathing - Starting - 2020 recap Travel Well Centurions, the time has come for me to return to my almost normal pre-pandemic work routine. Next week for the first time since early March 2020 I'm heading to the West Coast for a business trip. I've predominantly been working out of my house for over a decade, but have typically spent 25% of my time in the office on the other side of the country from where I live. Travel, especially for business, can be rough. Living out of a hotel, eating food out for a whole week and having to deal with social/business dinners as well as the presence of the snacks in the break room can throw my routine for a loop. For a vacation, the break in routine is part of the reason for the break. No matter how many times I have done it since I started my weight loss journey, each trip is its own adventure. I fit SO much better on planes since losing the weight. I have no fear that I will be shamed for needing a seatbelt extender, nor will the table rest uncomfortably on my belly. My carry on bag will also be a lot different than it has been since I no longer need to travel with a CPAP and my clothes are also so much smaller than they were at my HW. It'll be very strange not having to dedicate half of my carry on to a medical device. I expect that I will follow similar patterns to my trips from the past few years.
What about you Centurion? How do you manage being away from home and your routines while losing weight or maintaining at a lower weight? Has your travel experience and outlook changed much at different weights? NOTE: I'll probably pre-draft my post for next week so that I don't miss a week! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2021 05:41 AM PDT I gained so much weight after having kids- almost 100 pounds since I got married. I always felt too big, but never thought I would get to the point that I needed to lose 100 pounds. I don't have health insurance, and we have no more money to spend since my husband and I both got dental work done. I have a feeling that I'm diabetic or pre-diabetic. It runs in my family, and I have the symptoms. I know that losing at least 50 pounds will greatly help that. I'm starting to get scared for my health. I feel the toll that the weight is starting to take on my body. So. Today is the day for me. I'm terrified, really, but something has to change. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 09 Jun 2021 11:10 PM PDT This morning marked the first time I had a BMI under 25 (24.8) since I was a teenager. 47 pounds in 6 months, with the last 10ish pounds taking 2 (much tougher). CICO with a 700-1000 calorie deficit. Started using Cronometer recently for nutrition reports and it's been really cool, even got premium. Paying much closer attention to vitamins and protein and carb intake (was prediabetic at my last checkup). I started walking, then hiking, then jogging, then running. I ran in high school, and developed even better habits than I had back then. Took it too far though, and I've been nursing a swollen Achilles tendon for about 3 weeks now. But I was getting times I didn't think I'd ever get anywhere near again, and joining the local running communities. Really itching to get back. All in all, feeling a huge sense of accomplishment, soured by this injury. I can fit into my ridiculous teenager clothes! And even though I'd never go out in them, I don't hate the shape of myself in them. Even the stretch marks are less noticeable. Huge thanks to the sub for providing the resources and encouragement to turn my frustration with obesity into productive and non-destructive action. I'm largely a lurker, but I've been inspired by proxy. We got this, y'all. Will continue lurking as I aim for my next goal: a BMI of 23. At that point, I'll probably be swapping out my wardrobe and introducing more strength training to fill out those new clothes. PS: I'm aware that BMI is kinda BS. But it's easier to precisely measure than body fat and I just needed SOMETHING to aim at. I used the WHO/CDC (I can't recall which) guidelines for weight and exercise as this first goal. I have since gotten a DEXA scan for BF% and was disappointed to see that the percentage wasn't where I'd hoped (I knew bio-impedance would be off, but not by that much). I'm just really glad I'm a certifiably average-weight for now! [link] [comments] |
| SV - I officially lost 40 pounds, and also my mirror got dirtier Posted: 10 Jun 2021 09:09 AM PDT I think I've only ever replied to people in here, I've never actually done my own post! But as of this morning I am officially down 40 pounds (I've been at the almost 40 mark for a little while now, so if I've said "I've lost 40 pounds" recently I was just rounding up by a pound!) I started my weight loss on January 4, after gaining a whole bunch of weight in the past two years. before and after, wow I really need to clean my mirror, but fully SFW, very clothed This was the only full body shot I had post-weight gain and pre-weight loss, I wish I had been wearing a more form-fitting shirt but I figured I should put on the same outfit! Wow those jeans are more comfortable now! Also realizing I can see that an extra 40 pounds was making my already wide feet wider? Had no idea. What I've done is:
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| My mom asked if I gained weight and it ruined me. Posted: 10 Jun 2021 08:43 AM PDT 5'6 F. SW: 80kg. CW: 77 kg. I have been losing weight slowly and lifting weights. I was happy with my progress. People would either say "hey you lost weight!" or said nothing. I lost inches. I KNOW I lost weight. But my mom 2 days ago asked if I gained weight. It crushed me. As someone who has a history of an eating disorder, it almost triggered me. I guess my legs do look bigger because I am lifting, but I have enough evidence to show I lost weight (this was over 1.5 months as well not a week or two). I just feel very unstable right now and insecure. I feel ugly around people and have been crying a lot lately. I have not relapsed into bad habits, but I am afraid I will. I told my mom it upset me and she turned it against me and said "it was just a question!" and "if your mom won't tell u, no one will!" I feel self conscious even walking or eating around her now. .... :( [link] [comments] |
| What are your favorite healthy products? Posted: 10 Jun 2021 06:08 AM PDT I've been lurking on loseit for a long time but never posted until now. I'm trying to get back into healthy eating after going off the rails for a while, and I think coming back here will help. I find that one thing that helps me a lot is having healthier alternatives to things I already enjoy eating rather than trying to force myself to eat things I don't enjoy just because they're healthy. So, what are your favorite healthy products that you buy at the grocery store? It doesn't have to adhere to any specific plan/lifestyle. I just do CICO and try to eat lower carb as I feel like it helps control my hunger. I'll try anything if it's tasty and healthy. I'm specifically looking for a good low carb bread and low sugar BBQ sauce. As for my own contribution l love premier protein chocolate shakes. 160 calories, low carb, low sugar and 30 grams of protein, and to me it tastes pretty much exactly like chocolate milk. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 10 Jun 2021 08:37 AM PDT I've gone through a heck of a weight loss. At the end of law school I weighed 300 lbs. I got a coach to help guide my nutrition and exercise in October 2019. In September 2020, I was down to 210. But then the endless late nights and eating/ drinking calories to study for the bar exam had me end working with my coach and get back up to 240. I've since relocated away from my home and to a new city away from my support circle. Now I'm at 265. Fortunately, I know what I need to do and what works for me when it comes to weight loss. I've joined a cycling training group and have started calorie counting, which will lead into calorie counting+macros once I'm used to tracking again. I'm hoping to lose fat and increase my strength and stamina at a reasonable pace, and ease back into the lifestyle habits that helped me feel the best I'd felt since high school. Posting this for accountability. I'm hoping to check in a few months down the road happier and healthier, but at no particular weight. This journey will take as long as it needs to. And, I wanted to wish everyone else on their own journey good luck. [link] [comments] |
| Benefits you have noticed after losing the weight? Posted: 10 Jun 2021 05:15 AM PDT I know topics like this come up from time to time and I asked several months ago, but I like reading them when I am unmotivated. I read them daily and its one of the things that keeps me going. What Are some clear benefits you have noticed after losing some weight? I am 21 year old male, who have been overweight for the most part of my life. I managed to lose some weight in 2015/2016, but this last year or so I have gained 30-50 pounds. I have never been truly lean and I have always been over my ideal weight, but this time I am more focused since I know I have managed to lose some of it. I have managed to lose 15 kgs (33 lbs), but I still have 5-10 kg I need to lose to get where I want. 21 male start weight was 90 kg (198 lbs) and now I am at 74-75 (163-165 lbs). My goal weight I am still not sure of, but I think around 65-70 kg. My goal now is to lose it until school start in August. [link] [comments] |
| How do you guys deal with food addiction? Posted: 10 Jun 2021 07:12 AM PDT I've lived my entire life as a pretty fat dude, going back as far as the 4th or 5th grade (turning 30 this year). My default is fat and overeating. On two occasions in my adult life I have dieted using CICO and dropped down to as low as 160 lbs the 1st time (back in college) and then around 190 the 2nd time a year or two ago. At some point, I get tired of counting calories and of maintaining a rigid eating lifestyle and I just let it go and return to overeating. It's a straight up addiction at this point. My wife has far more willpower than I do, but we both live for food. We love trying new foods and restaurants, we love celebrating with fancy dinners out or ice cream. Almost everything we do for fun has some food element to it. I'm probably about 260-265 (6' tall) right now and hate it, but not enough to break the addiction. I have a young son and I'd like to live long enough to see him become an adult and hopefully see some grandchildren, but if I continue eating the way I do, that seems far more unlikely. Does anyone have any tips for breaking this addiction? Has anyone seen a therapist about it, and if so, has it helped? [link] [comments] |
| Lost only 3 pounds, but am so insanely happy and afraid at the same time Posted: 10 Jun 2021 01:08 AM PDT I (30f, 167cm, SW 165.5 lb CW 162 lb GW 132 lb) have been going up in weight for a decade now. Slowly, but steady. Then came Corona, and with it a big spike. I always was skinny fat, and now I got fat on top; I always looked ~20lb heavier than I was, doctors never believed me when I told them my weight, so I always suffered quite much with my appearance and weight. I tried so much, nothing stuck or worked. Now I've been counting calories properly for 3 weeks, and two weeks ago, the weight just started falling. I could even see it weighing myself daily, which I never did before (before, I measured success in grams and in the span of weeks!). I suffer from depression, so I'm a bit afraid of the next episode (I eat when I'm afraid), plus I know that some of it is water weight. I was so happy when I saw the scale this morning, but I am so scared that I get excited over nothing, get my hopes up only to be crushed all the more if it fails. Has someone experienced this as well? How can I calm my worries? [link] [comments] |
| Dealing with body image while in the middle of a weight loss journey is really wild Posted: 09 Jun 2021 07:54 PM PDT I am 50lbs down, have 60-70 more to go, and have found that I can wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and think anything ranging from: "Hot DAMN I look good! No one has ever looked as good as I look right now" to "I HAVE NOT LOST A SINGLE POUND. The scale is a lie. My clothes are a lie. I am as big as I ever was" And the wilder part is there's literally no telling what kind of day I'm going to have, and the way I feel can switch at a moment's notice. Cheers to anyone else in the middle of their journey who is also sometimes seriously struggling to see any of the progress ❤️ And if anyone has good tips in how to stay in the "Hot DAMN" mindset, I certainly would love to hear them! [link] [comments] |
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