Weight loss: Officially lost 40 pounds! |
- Officially lost 40 pounds!
- What a difference a year makes...
- I lost ten pounds
- Coming to terms with the fact my maintenance calories will likely be what I'm eating now
- I wish weight loss was linear, hormones can be a trip ��
- Summer is here, which means pool season ��
- Does anyone else have random periods of OBSESSING over weight-loss data and/or predictions?
- Today I'm the lightest I've been in almost a decade! 28.3 kg / 62.39 pounds down to 100kg!
- Lets Finish This Fight!
- How I trick myself into exercising when I don’t want to
- 1 month progress! SW: 169 CW: 160
- 310 Lbs, 19 Years old, finally starting my weight loss journey
- 5 lbs down in two weeks
- Pulses - a carb + protein source that can make the difference
- Doing the inner work
- My 30 day, no night time eating challenge accountability post.
- My friend gets upset when I don’t want to eat. How do I navigate this gracefully?
- I fell off the wagon but realized that doesn't mean I've ruined everything that I was proud of accomplishing
- I am going back to the physical office, worried about my weight loss journey
- Getting courage to exercising again
- How to avoid negative thoughts?
- How not to obsess?
- weirdly, i’m kind of enjoying the process of weight loss/being healthy
- Made the Mistaking of Entering a Reducing Calories Phase the Same Week as I Am Trying to Quit Coffee
- Surprised at difference between TDEE at my highest weight and current weight.
| Posted: 09 Jun 2021 12:11 PM PDT As of today, I have lost 40 pounds!! I've been working towards this goal for about 4 months now, so I cam quite proud! It no longer feels difficult to see myself in the mirror anymore, and I feel like I can walk out of the house without covering up. It just feels like such a huge relief. To lose the weight, I've just been using the Lose it app, to record my meals and calorie intake. It really helps you put into perspective how "just one more helping" impacts your daily calorie intake. I can also plan ahead how much food I plan on eating during the rest of the day. It also doesn't feel too limiting, as I can fit in dessert or a second helping as long as it's below my calorie limit. Overall, I would recommend it if you're struggling at losing the weight!! I have been too nervous to tell anyone I know about my weight loss journey, so I've really appreciated feeling a part of a community on this group :) [link] [comments] |
| What a difference a year makes... Posted: 09 Jun 2021 01:16 PM PDT I started my weight loss journey mid-January of 2020. I didn't take any pictures when I started, frankly I didn't want to go back and delete them when the attempt failed. But after a month of hard work I decided to take a shirtless picture, this trend continued for four more months. By June 2020 I knew I was losing weight, but I couldn't see it. The only differences I could see in those monthly pictures was the length of my quarantine hair and "beard". Disheartened, I gave up those monthly photoshoots. Flash forward a year. Monday, I took some shirtless pictures for something I was working on and was reminded of the monthly progress pictures I had once taken. Sure enough it seems June 7th of 2020 I was feeling myself.. 🤦🏻♂️😂 It's a bit hard to share these pictures but I feel I owe this community so much. That you deserve to see the reality of my weight loss. It's weird how the mind works... When these pictures aren't directly side by side I truly have a hard time seeing the differences. My excess skin is annoying and messes with my mind, but I know I am changing. I can feel it, I can experience it. I can't tell you how often I catch myself thinking "wait.. could I do that before?" Sagging skin and drooping pouches are awful, but I will take them any day over having to sit by while my nieces run and play. Wishing I could keep up. 223 pounds down. 28 more to go! I'll see y'all again soon, hopefully in One-derland. Corey in One-derland.. I like the sound of that. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 08 Jun 2021 06:22 PM PDT I lost ten pounds and told two people. They didn't say anything to me. One person said I'm not going to congratulate you because you shouldn't even be fat to begin with. I have more to go. I lost ten pounds in two months. This is how I did it: I walked daily three miles: one to two hours, I cut out soda and drank sparkling water, I cut out a lot of fast food. I went back to whole organic food, vegetables, etc. I cut out eating out and drinking. I eat half as much. I decreased meat and will probably eliminate it. I joined reddit weight loss forums. I know ten pounds isn't a lot but I've been fat for ages, still fat. I get made fun of all the time. [link] [comments] |
| Coming to terms with the fact my maintenance calories will likely be what I'm eating now Posted: 09 Jun 2021 05:52 AM PDT 27F, 5'2", SW: 160lbs, CW: 124lbs, GW: 115lbs. So I've lost 36lbs and am 9lbs from my goal. Based on my current TDEE and calculations for my TDEE at my goal weight, I'm only going to get like an extra 150 calories from what I'm eating now. I'm managing to fall into the moderate exercise category right now and it's hard to keep up. I think realistically I'll probably only be able to sustain light activity on a regular basis. I eat 1500 calories/day right now, and while I don't feel like I'm dying, I feel restricted and don't enjoy it. It could be a lot worse but it's not fun. Realizing I'm only going to get 150 more a day for the rest of my life is downright depressing. How do you guys learn to accept it? Aside from exercising like mad to increase your TDEE. I already do volume eating to help me feel better and get more bang for my buck so to speak, but I'm hoping people have advice I haven't thought of! Edit: I got a lot more responses here than I expected and appreciate everyone's advice. I'll continue volume eating, look for creative ways to pack a punch in my diet, and I'll try to up the intensity of my exercise and build more muscle. I also think this is mostly a mental hurdle, as some have pointed out. I suppose I just miss eating like shit. I'll work on that. Thanks everyone! [link] [comments] |
| I wish weight loss was linear, hormones can be a trip �� Posted: 09 Jun 2021 04:27 AM PDT 5'8.5, F:24 (nearly 25), SW:271, CW:213.4 I've lost about 57 pounds since January of this year and I am really proud of that, but I'm getting so tired of the monthly "ups and downs" on my menstrual cycle. I'll gain anywhere from 2-7 pounds a few days before my period starts, and it's so disheartening. I know that it's water weight, and I know that the scale is only one tool, but I spend 2 weeks of every month feeling great/making progress and the other 2 scrambling to get back to where I was. My weight loss method is CICO, and clearly working, I just wish my weight loss was more like a straight line and less like a parabola. With that all being said, I'm grateful to have a functioning body and grateful to have lost the weight that I have. Edit: a word. Edit 2: Thank you to all the kind people sharing your experiences. Today is a busy day with work so I can't reply very often. I didn't realize that others had the same trends with their own weight loss, and while I am sorry that you also experience this I am grateful to know that I am not alone. [link] [comments] |
| Summer is here, which means pool season �� Posted: 09 Jun 2021 06:27 AM PDT 33F, SW: 186 lbs (84kg), CW: 179 (81kg), GW: 130-140 (59-63kg) My kids are dying to go to the pool now that it's warm out. To the point of meltdowns and tears over it. And this absolutely terrified me because I haven't bought a legit swimsuit in over 5 years, between two summer third trimester pregnancies (0/10 would not recommend) and successfully avoiding pools in general. Well, now that my kids are a bit older and the fact that we have a pool in our new neighborhood, I can't really ignore it. So, the other day I bought a cheap swimsuit at Costco. Figured if it doesn't fit well, hey, whatever, it's only a $12 loss. Got home and tried it on...and it fit. Like, perfectly. Sure, I have some slight back rolls just behind my armpits, but that's like daily life anyway lol, nothing I'm not used to. But omg, it FIT!! I've only lost a few pounds, but at my starting weight I was tight even in 14 pants. I've lost just enough so far that the swimsuit (12-14, US size) was super comfy without my stomach bulging or the seams cutting into my skin. It was just comfortable. Not to mention I'm PMSing, which means that even super bloated it fit me well! Double win! This is the first year in my entire life I won't be terrified of going to the pool. I'll be comfortable with who I am and what I'm wearing. I won't have to worry about anything...aside from sunburns and drowning 🙈 [link] [comments] |
| Does anyone else have random periods of OBSESSING over weight-loss data and/or predictions? Posted: 09 Jun 2021 11:10 AM PDT tl;dr I obsess over weight loss data and predictions. It makes my regulated (read: boring) daily weight loss routine more exciting. Any similar experiences/thoughts on this habit? 22F 5'6" SW:235lbs CW:185lbs GW:140-150lbs -50lbs I've been losing weight and transitioning to a healthier lifestyle since March 2019. I'm someone who loves data, so in that time, I've collected data through spreadsheets, MFP, a body measurement app and in the last 3 months, daily weigh-ins Happy Scale. These data drive home to me to mathematical and scientific aspects of weight loss (which I appreciate), while allowing me to see my overall progress as well as make reasonable predications about my progress. For the most part, I use these resources as occasional points of reference (I weigh in daily and review/update spreadsheets once a week), but once every 2-4 weeks when I'm extremely bored, sometimes more often, I find myself OBSESSING over my data, ESPECIALLY the "goal weight attained" prediction date. I know it's an unhealthy habit, but something just takes over me and I find myself reviewing all the data and making predictions based on different activity levels and/or different calorie deficits. I usually snap out of it after an hour and I never make any drastic changes after one of these obsession sessions, because I'm aware that the changes could lead to disordered eating habits and compulsive exercise habits. My theory is about why I do this is this: I've been steadily on this journey for so long that it's become boring and just a regular part of my schedule. Normally, this isn't an issue and I prefer to have an established routine than to run solely on motivation because that eventually, if not immediately, die out (as I learned pretty quickly in past attempts), but I think part of me misses those first weeks of excitement when I started 2 years ago: losing weight as predicted by CICO and sometimes, losing more than predicted. In those early days, I felt a certain giddiness and excitement that really isn't anymore except for when I hit a planned milestone. When I find myself obsessing, I have a newfound excitement for what I'm doing and for future results to come that allows me to relive the early days, while also taking a mental break from the regularity and boredom of my routine. When the obsession session is over, I come back to reality and don't usually feel bad for having obsessed, though I do see it as a waste of time and occasionally disturbing (and I sometimes do it to avoid stressing/thinking about a current life event, which isn't the greatest thing but that's another topic). Do you find yourself in a similar situation of obsessing? Why do you think you do it? [link] [comments] |
| Today I'm the lightest I've been in almost a decade! 28.3 kg / 62.39 pounds down to 100kg! Posted: 09 Jun 2021 01:49 AM PDT Welcome to my Ted talk! Let me just start with a massive thanks to this community and r/1200isplenty - I have finally reached my first goal of 100kg after 186 days of logging my food, intermittent fasting and nearly daily walks. I started my weight loss journey for the possible 100th time early December last year. This time I was backed by a motivation to work on myself and do something for me and my mental health as I was so unhappy about how I looked and the loss of mobility I was experiencing with my continuous (slow thankfully) weight gain. This has not been easy, but the result is amazing. During the time I've had a root canal infection, stress with work, I've had covid, dealt with depression, anxiety and two plateaus. I've gone from size 22 uk to 16uk in jeans, I can actually feel my hip bone! I've lost my muffin top and I feel great wearing clothes I usually would not wear! It was hard for me to notice the difference in the first 15-20kg, even though I took before and after photos I couldn't see much of a difference even though others did. I noticed I could move a lot more easily but I just couldn't see it the way others could. Now that I can see such a difference, not only with the clothes that I used to wear but actually - my body - and its something I used to find so underrated. what I learned on the way: the importance of realistic goals and reminding yourself that this is for you and you're only doing it for yourself. Weight loss should not be a fight against yourself but something that you enjoy. Do plenty of research and don't be afraid to ask questions. Weighing yourself every day can be demotivating, but it's good to keep a good record of your weight loss progress, ups and downs. I've learned to be proud of myself. Even with my personal history, even though I thought I would not be able to lose weight without intensive exercise and or a weight loss surgery, loads and loads of doubt - I'm proving myself wrong and I'm proud of what I have achieved, and it's not wrong to brag about it! (maybe just don't over do it lol) You will learn that some food will make you feel sick that you enjoyed before, I didn't realise when I was super strict on myself that I cut out crisps and chocolate for a solid 2-3 months, and after having some when I was offered them as a treat I started feeling uncomfortable and almost a bit sick. Berries have become my new snack and squash is amazing when you want a sweet drink (I love fun light - it's sugar free and has so many flavours!) I may be naive, but at this point I think If I can do it, you can do it. You only need to get there mentally which yes - is the hard part, but remember that it is all about being kind to yourself in the "right" way. Thank you, this was my Ted talk. Tldr: lost weight, pretty happy about it. Be kind to yourself, and you can do it. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 09 Jun 2021 10:59 AM PDT Its been a wild 11 months. Last July I was diagnosed with an eye hemorrhage after lifting a pressure washer into my car and suddenly losing vision in a small part of one eye; my doctor recommended I get checked for diabetes and that scared the shit out of me. I decided to totally fix my diet and lifestyle. After 10 months, I managed to lose around 50 lbs, going from 230 to 180. Then last month, life got in the way and I lost the motivation to diet and exercise. I gained back around 13 lbs since then but recovered the motivation that I had lost. I'm here to hold myself accountable, and also to say IT'S TIME TO FINISH THIS FIGHT. Come hell or high water; I WILL reach my goal. [link] [comments] |
| How I trick myself into exercising when I don’t want to Posted: 08 Jun 2021 08:03 AM PDT You know how it goes. The battle to try and muster up the willpower to move about and sweat. As much as I know that the only workouts I regret are the ones I didn't do, there are times where thinking about doing the workout is almost more work that the actual exercise. But I have found a trick that really helps me and it's kind of dumb but I hope it will help those of you who struggle from time to time. Basically what I do, instead of trying to convince myself to work out, is just tell myself to change into the clothes instead. No pressure to exercise at all. Just get changed. Put on the tight pants. I can go back to doing nothing if I want. I have realized two things from this. The first being that, when I break a daunting task down into smaller manageable tasks, it's less intimidating. The second is that I associate those clothes with the feeling of having had a work out and sends a message to my brain that says "I'm ready! Let's go!" It also makes it so much easier to convince yourself to go do it when you're already dressed. I always enjoy having done my exercise but I struggle to remember that in the moments before. If anyone has any other useful motivation tips and tricks I'd love to hear about them! 25F, 5'4, SW:161 lbs , CW:120, maintaining and recomp for 3 months now [link] [comments] |
| 1 month progress! SW: 169 CW: 160 Posted: 09 Jun 2021 08:11 AM PDT I've started about a short over a month ago and I've lost 10lbs since! I really want to be active and in shape so I can spend more time and be present with my friends and family. I am on a calorie deficit and have been alright substituting the junk food I used to consume for the majority of the time. Few days I have had fast food and sugary drinks, but I make sure to I don't go over, and if I do, I make sure to work out more. I go on 30-40 min walks everyday, sometimes 1hr. Began jump roping yesterday and feel the burn in my calves. I eat around 1200-1500 per day and drink lots of water. I wish you all the best on your journeys too! :) before: https://imgur.com/a/xEHMRmO today: https://imgur.com/a/QNx0qOr [link] [comments] |
| 310 Lbs, 19 Years old, finally starting my weight loss journey Posted: 09 Jun 2021 01:32 PM PDT Hey r/loseit, I'm 19 and a college student, I'm a tall guy (6'4) and I weigh 310 lbs. For so long, I looked at myself and thought I didn't seem that bad. My height is deceptive with my obesity, I don't really look very fat when I'm wearing clothes. Yesterday, I got an ID photo taken for my University, and when I saw that picture next to my old ID photo from 3 years ago, it really hit me how overweight I truly was, and that I really had to make a change ASAP. That same night, I went straight home, threw away all of the snacks that I had in my room, and went to the gym. I only worked out for 25-30 minutes, but I felt great afterward. My question to anyone here is.....what should I do in order to achieve my goals? Is a Keto diet, or something similar a good idea, or is it better to simply eat at a calorie deficit? Also, I've never been to the gym as a serious way to work out or anything, so I'm not really sure what to do there. I would really appreciate some advice about how to move forward. I know I want to change, and I'm ready to put in the work. I know it's going to be extremely hard. I hope that my goal of 1 year to reach 220 lbs is realistic and doable. Recently, I've been making late-night trips to Taco Bell or McDonald's and eating a bunch of junk food at 1-2 am almost nightly. Last night, I fought that urge with myself for almost 3 hours, it was a huge struggle but when I woke up this morning knowing I didn't give in to my urge, I felt amazing. But yeah, generally what I'm wondering is what exactly I should do food-wise and what I should focus on at the gym. I appreciate it! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 09 Jun 2021 12:54 PM PDT I have been 10 straight days abstinent of bingeing, added sugar, processed carbs, and artificial sweeteners. The urge to binge has significantly dropped. I have 60-70 pounds to lose to be at an acceptable, but not ideal weight. That's fine with me as I take medication that makes it difficult to lose weight. But I finally got real and joined Overeaters Anonymous a little more than two weeks ago. With Zoom it makes it so easy to hop on meetings each day if you want. And you can find topics on anything with people from anywhere. I'm not religious, so I'm still deciding what my "higher power" is, but I've found a lot of groups that don't see it as God, but rather nature, or energy. I'm just so happy that I'm taking my health seriously. [link] [comments] |
| Pulses - a carb + protein source that can make the difference Posted: 09 Jun 2021 07:46 AM PDT PSA: Pulses (beans, peas, chickpeas, lentils) can be a great ally in your weight loss or body recomposition journey. Don't overlook them! When assembling your plate, if you choose pulses as your source of carbs, that can give you extra benefits much superior than the usual rice/pasta/potatoes/bread carb sources. Main benefits:
Furthermore: "Reduced calorie absorption from pulses: The reduced availability of calories from starch in pulses may also contribute to their weight loss properties. White beans, for example, have intact cell walls that encapsulate starch granules, preventing them from being absorbed in the gut." You may ask: what's the best kind? There's no one answer. You should always try to have a varied diet and switch up your foods. The numbers may vary a bit, but overall all pulses are great for your diet. In my personal experience, in the beginning of my journey I developed a bit of "carb phobia" and therefore reduced my carb intake too much and really avoided beans and such because I wrongfully thought of them as "bad foods". Nothing could be more wrong. I tracked my body composition and did not get good results with this carb phobia approach. Once I incorporated pulses into my diet, I saw huge improvements in my body composition and health. You can read more about pulses here: [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 09 Jun 2021 07:18 AM PDT Some stuff that's helped me lose weight lately is doing inner work. Facing past traumas, getting therapy, doing self work on things I've struggled with. I stress eat and mindlessly eat. But feels like some of this inner work lately is paying off. Feeling a lot more present and mindful. It's been a long winter here in london, finally getting some warmth and sun helps too. Just taking the time to work on things I should have worked on a long time ago. I recently watched a health series on Netflix that explained that the body breaks down most foods in to glucose so no need for me to eat extra sugar!! I've been watching a lot of Michael Singers stuff on YouTube, Andrew huberman has some good stuff. Also read Oprah's new book called "what happened to you?" And listening to eckhart tolle over the years has helped. Getting a better understanding of my mind, emotions, and much more! Hopefully this helps you in one way or another! Good luck :) [link] [comments] |
| My 30 day, no night time eating challenge accountability post. Posted: 09 Jun 2021 12:08 PM PDT My biggest barrier to weight loss, I believe, is night time eating. I was doing well with a smaller calorie deficit, and had stopped night time eating, until I sprained my ankle. This derailed my exercise regimen I had begun, and is messing with my emotional state. I have started eating at night again. I do very well during the day, and have no problem sticking to my goals, but at night after a difficult day I enjoy eating an extra meal (or two). The calorie counting during the day is probably the only reason I am now maintaining, where I was gaining a few months ago. Last night I decided to be done with it. I am no longer eating after dinner. My weight may be(probably is) part of why my ankle still isn't healed after over a week. I am starting this thread for accountability. I am hovering between obese and overweight depending on the day, and would like to lose 50-60lbs. Right now I'm only maintaining. With my ankle limiting my mobility my daily calorie burn has decreased significantly, and I don't want to gain any more weight. I am allowing myself several of my favorite low calorie drinks at night after dinner if I feel like having something- Mint tea(0 calories) Decaf coffee with up to 1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk(40 calories) Homemade low calorie hot chocolate mix(truvia based)(40 calories) Unsweetened flavored seltzer water with up to 1/8 cup OJ for extra flavor(one of my absolute favorites with lime seltzer)(15 calories) Day one was a half success. This is day two. I will comment on this post each day stating whether I was successful in my goals of not eating after dinner, and staying at or below my calorie limit. I will be looking for a seated exercise routine I enjoy, so I may add that in as a goal soon, since I don't know how long my ankle will limit my ability to walk, which is my preferred exercise. Day one: Stayed at or below calorie limit? No, +267 No eating after dinner? Success Day two: Stayed at or below calorie limit? No eating after dinner? (I hope this kind of post is okay, if anybody wants to follow along feel free! I know others struggle with this as well) [link] [comments] |
| My friend gets upset when I don’t want to eat. How do I navigate this gracefully? Posted: 09 Jun 2021 11:59 AM PDT I'm on mobile, apologies in advance. Hi all! My flair is not current but my SW was 314lbs. My CW is somewhere around 180-190. GW is 130. I lost the majority of the weight 4 years ago and I'm taking it slow but steady for the remaining. My best friend and I met my freshman year of community college and admittedly ate out a lot together. I think I gained 30lbs in a semester. There have been times I've told her "I'm not very hungry" or "I just ate" and she will (half jokingly) say things like "okay I'll just starve" or "don't talk to me for the rest of the day" or imply I ruined the entire day and because of that I'll usually just go eat with her. If we go out to eat and I don't get what she deems to be enough food or if I order a water, she'll also become upset. I know part of this is her poking fun at me. Just typical friend teasing. She knows about my weight loss, but I also think I may be unintentionally making her insecure about herself. I want her to eat even if I don't! I hate when she becomes mopey. Although I know if I brought this up to her in a serious way she'd say she was never being serious but probably still be hurt. Her self confidence is super low so I really want to approach this in the least confrontational way as possible. The last thing I want is to upset her or make her feel like I judge her in any way. If anyone has any advice it would be so appreciated. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 09 Jun 2021 03:12 PM PDT I've been doing really well with changing my mindset towards food and eating reasonable portions of mostly healthy food and have lost 25 pounds since January which I've been pretty happy with. Well, about a week and half ago I had a super stressful thing going on in my life and all I could think about was food. I was finding myself looking forward to the end of the day when I could get take out food as a "reward" for getting through the day. I felt so guilty for eating things that I hadn't eaten since December and I was sure that I had ruined everything and all my progress was for nothing. Today I was trying on some clothes because I'm getting ready to go on a trip next week and I realized- all the things that I was so excited about being able to fit into, STILL FIT. I weighed myself and I'm the same as I was 2 weeks ago. I haven't lost weight but I haven't gained it either. Something about being able to fit into the shorts that I was so excited to be able to fit into a month ago despite having ice cream for dinner last night, snapped me out of feeling like I had ruined everything. I know having ice cream for dinner or eating a whole thing of Pad Thai noodles with fried rice are NOT good or healthy food habits to have. But despite that, I haven't undone all of my progress that I was so proud of. It's only been less than 2 weeks. Today I ate how I've been eating for 5 months that's made me feel so good about myself and better physically and tomorrow I'm going to do the same. Maybe this weekend I'll have a bowl of ice cream- but just a bowl. I can still get right back to what I was doing before. I haven't ruined anything! [link] [comments] |
| I am going back to the physical office, worried about my weight loss journey Posted: 09 Jun 2021 05:58 AM PDT Hi, I am from a South Asian country. After Around four months of working from home, next week I am going back to the physical office. I am feeling seriously anxious about it. During the home office, I lost a significant amount of weight. I became obese to overweight, from 90KG to 74KG. I started to hit the gym six times a week and to eat healthy food. I think I can maintain the healthy food part. But I am worried about the hitting gym. After office previously, I did feel too tired for the gym. I work out for around two hours a day. Do you think if I hit the gym three days per week for two hours, will it be enough for keeping losing weight and stay fit? [link] [comments] |
| Getting courage to exercising again Posted: 09 Jun 2021 05:12 AM PDT Just wanted some motivation, virtual hugs, or some incentive to keep the courage to move my ass. I've been going through depression since right before covid, which threw me back to being almost completely sedentary. Today I managed to move for the third day in five, and I am extremely proud of myself!! It's crazy how this can easily become a vicious cycle. I don't exercise because I'm depressed, and I stay depressed because I don't exercise. Maybe some more people have been there. Now, my main motivation to exercise is getting my mind better, and my main inspiration is my mother. She has been somewhat obese my entire life, and I never managed to convince her to take care of her health. For the past months, she started doing home workouts that are changing her life, and just like that, she's inspiring me to do the same. I hope I can keep going, and that you guys also keep strong! <3 [link] [comments] |
| How to avoid negative thoughts? Posted: 09 Jun 2021 10:50 AM PDT My heighest weight ever was 176, and i managed to lose weight and get down to 135. After getting married i went back up to 176, freaked out, and started exercising and dieting. Three weeks in and I'm currently at 160, but i feel like I've made no progress. Every time i look in the mirror I'm consumed by negative thoughts about my body and keep relapsing on and off on my eating disorder. I want to do this the right way but i can't seem to stop hating what i see in the mirror so much that i refuse to eat. I know it's not sustainable because if it was i wouldn't have gained the weight back. How do I stop hating my body enough to take care of it and be patient? I'm 5'5" F for reference. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 09 Jun 2021 10:17 AM PDT 42M, 6'2, SW: 300 lbs, CW: 281 lbs, GW: 200 lbs. About six weeks ago I hopped on the scale my partner keeps in the house. I had been avoiding it for months, knowing I gained weight during covid from working at home and not doing much more than a basic 20-30 minutes of light cardio every other day. What I saw shocked and terrified me: 300 lbs. pretty much on the button. I work at a medical school and have sat in on a large number of lectures regarding various medical conditions, and have heard again and again how being overweight exacerbates most or all of them. There was no way I could rationalize it or keep doing what I was doing: I needed to lose weight. I did some research and downloaded a calorie counter app. I started myself off with a daily intake of 2000 calories, and increased my cardio to a daily workout of 30 minutes at moderate to high intensity. Rather than sweets or junk, my problem has always been overeating (like 2-3x what is normal), so just measuring things out and using healthy snacks like carrots and apples to curb my appetite was easy enough to do. The results have been great so far, I'm down almost twenty pounds from where I started and my enthusiasm and focus on my goals are strong. Here's my question for those on a similar journey: how to do you avoid obsessing over the minutiae of weight loss? I understand this is a non-linear process, but if I see a lack of weight loss on a weigh in, or a slight increase of half a pound, it make me feel like garbage, even though I KNOW it's totally normal. I end up thinking about it all day, wondering if I'm plateauing, if I'm doing something wrong, etc. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to help put the topic out of mind except when it's relevant (ie meal and exercise times)? This journey is important to me, but I also don't want it invading my mind when I'm working, or enjoying time with my partner or reading or what have you. Thanks for any advice, really happy to have found this community. [link] [comments] |
| weirdly, i’m kind of enjoying the process of weight loss/being healthy Posted: 08 Jun 2021 05:42 PM PDT i've been having some serious fun figuring out what kind of eater i am, what kind of healthy foods i genuinely enjoy, low cal snack ideas, etc. it's like a little hobby almost, you know? going to the grocery store, looking for the hidden gems that you can add to your diet, things like that. i mean there's literally endless ideas of things to eat, and instead of just eating whatever crap was in front of me like before, i'm now mindful of the food i put into my body, which in turn broadens my tastes and eating experiences. i don't feel like i'm limiting or restraining myself, i feel like i'm opening myself up to a whole new world. i'm really enjoying this (p.s., go drink a glass of water right now.) [link] [comments] |
| Made the Mistaking of Entering a Reducing Calories Phase the Same Week as I Am Trying to Quit Coffee Posted: 09 Jun 2021 11:57 AM PDT Moral of the story: Don't be like me and make too many hard changes at once. I want to work out today but all I can think about is this migraine I'm nursing. I have coffee beans here at home but it's warm and muggy and I'm dying for some cold brew. But now it's late in the afternoon and I don't want to be up until 3 AM. I'll be marching right to the store tomorrow morning for cold brew. I was trying to give my digestive system a break from caffeine because sometimes I get IBS-like symptoms. *When I say reducing calories, I mean like a cutting phase as opposed to a bulking phase. The moderator wouldn't let me specify because it sounded like I was trying to hurt myself. [link] [comments] |
| Surprised at difference between TDEE at my highest weight and current weight. Posted: 09 Jun 2021 02:17 AM PDT I do not exactly know my highest weight. But, it should be around 68 kgs(1644 TDEE at sedentary) and my current weight is 55 kg (1488 TDEE at sedentary). The difference between the two is around 150 kcal a day. I was right in that I was not eating so much to gain weight. Just 150 kcal extra a day and that led to more than 10 kg of weight. This is so shocking for me. This realisation makes me see several points: 1) My diet does not have to be radically different from my previous one, just a bit careful like skip that midnight snack or the extra beer. 2) Being a short woman, this reminds me that sedentary lifestyle is not an option for me at all. I need to atleast get some walking or short workout most days so that I can eat well and balance the days where I slip up. Being sedentary can really pile up weight at my height unless I eat miserably. I was not doing any physical activity during my highest weight (quarantine time). 3) It also reminds me how easily I can pack up weight. Since the change in TDEE is so small (even less than an icecream cone), I have to be vigilant throughout. This makes me realise the ease and difficulty of maintaining my current weight and the precarious balance between my previous and current lifestyle. A 150 cal slip up (exercise or diet), I can easily go to the other side. [link] [comments] |
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