Weight loss: A comment by my boyfriend still makes me laugh |
- A comment by my boyfriend still makes me laugh
- I’m down 80 pounds!
- Fucking One-derland!
- i found an interesting viewpoint on obesity
- I know how to lose weight. I don't know how to not gain it back.
- my worst nightmare of reaching 300lbs has come true
- If you’re in the middle of it, I see you.
- Reached my goal weight!
- 5 Weeks in and down 12 lbs!
- What is your number 1 reason why you want to lose weight?
- What was the moment in your life that made you realise how big you really were?
- Another wholesome boyfriend post
- I've lost 20kg (44lbs) in 18 weeks but now it's been a month since my weight changed
- Please don't hesitate to see a Dietician!
- This is me,but not the me I want to be anymore (F51, 5.4, 246)
- Major mood swings while losing weight. Anyone else experience this?
- [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: July 22nd, 2021
- Back on the weight loss train ��
- I don’t know how many calories to eat to lose weight
- Healing from overeating.
- Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Thursday, 22 July 2021? Start here!
- 24-Hour Pledge - Thursday, 22 July 2021 - The Plan for Today!
- I'm about to hit my goal weight. Now what? (149kg>85kg)
- Best tips for preventing loose skin?
| A comment by my boyfriend still makes me laugh Posted: 21 Jul 2021 05:30 AM PDT Yesterday, we were laying in bed and talking about all sorts of random things. I got into my weight loss story (-110lb), and I was showing him various stretch marks and loose skin as I was talking. At one point, I was saying how maybe if I had the money, I may try getting loose skin removed one day since I'm curious how much weight it keeps on me. Then, I said I don't know if I'd want to risk messing around all the nerves around my boobs to make them perky. I often call them grandma boobs bc it's true lol He said, "well, I love them and when we're in our 80s and you're complaining of having grandma boobs, I can happily tell you that they haven't changed since your 20s!" It just puts a smile on my face thinking about it. It's oddly reassuring and I just wanted to share!:) [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 21 Jul 2021 02:25 PM PDT After years of struggling and yo-yo dieting, I did some serious research and talked with my doctor. We both felt like a vertical sleeve gastrectomy would be my best option. I'm a week from being a year out and I wanted to share my progress. Having this surgery has helped my perspective and relationship with food and my body immensely. I haven't quite reached my goal yet, but I'm close! More valuable than a number on the scale or a certain dress size, though, is my mental health towards my body. I'm not perfect, and I no longer feel that I have to be. I've given my food intake a makeover; I eat mostly whole, organic foods and do intermittent fasting daily. It is completely transforming my body. I've waited and searched YEARS to find the thing that worked for me. I can't begin to express how I feel with this weight lifted from my shoulders. Progress photos: [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 21 Jul 2021 04:43 PM PDT I can't post a photo because I don't do imgur, but I hit 199.2 lbs today! 33F, 5'5". In September of 2020 I weighed in at my highest ever at 254 lbs. Which, considering the highest healthy weight for my height is 150, put me into morbidly obese territory. It wasn't just the pandemic that fucked my weight. I had a lot of mental health, marital, and family issues too. Throw in some hard-core alcoholism, and I was in very bad shape. Around March 2021, I started getting really worried about my health. The liquor was taking its toll, and I was genuinely concerned I was headed for severe medical issues, so I decided I had to stop drinking. I had a lot of relapses, but each month I had more and more sober days. In June I got my old job back, started do regular light exercise, and limited my drinking to Saturday nights, though I currently have 16 straight days sober. I've been doing CICO for 43 days, eating mostly the same foods, but less quantities and with some healthier substitutions. I do an easy 10-minute yoga every morning, and a moderate 35-minute cardio on weekends. My job is moderately physically demanding, and I get about 16k steps a day based on my Fitbit. I alternate my calorie goals each week between sedentary and lightly active. I've also recently added using a mini-elliptical and a weighted hula hoop, but I can only last for a few minutes each so far. I've been trying to eat more protein to make sure I lose more fat than muscle. Sorry for the long post, but I'm fucking pumped. About 70 lbs to go to my ideal weight! Keep on keeping on, losers! [link] [comments] |
| i found an interesting viewpoint on obesity Posted: 21 Jul 2021 11:07 PM PDT this is from a post on another subreddit, however this sub does not allow images so i will type it out here. "i swear to god if i see another person telling me that if you think obesity is bad then you're a fat shamer. no, obesity is a real problem that causes a lot of health issues and diseases. and just because i don't like obesity doesn't mean i don't like obese people. it's like, i hate cancer. but i don't hate people with cancer or shame people for having cancer." i think that this is a very interesting viewpoint because it targets the problem, not the person. that's the viewpoint i think a lot of people tend to miss and as such, make fun of people for being obese. it does nothing but make people feel bad, instead you should ask the person if they'd like help or advice but be respectful and kind about it. [link] [comments] |
| I know how to lose weight. I don't know how to not gain it back. Posted: 21 Jul 2021 05:23 PM PDT I've lost significant weight a few times by tracking calories and eating at a reasonable calorie deficit. I understand the process and have clear reasons for wanting to weigh less. The mechanics of losing weight are not the issue. I just can't figure out how to not gain it back. I know it's 100% an emotional/psychological issue and I know WHY I gain it back. As I approach my goal weight, being fat again becomes less immediate and more abstract. I get more lax. I have more treats. I have more "celebrations." I have some cocktails. I have a week or two when I'm feeling stressed or anxious or depressed and the immediacy of food endorphins is more important than the damage that "just this ice cream" or "just these few days of eating whatever I want" will do. I think I can be moderate -- have the occasional drink with friends, desserts once or twice a week. I can't. The more I have them, the more I crave them. They become part of the routine. My entire thought process changes. My values change. Keeping weight off doesn't seem as important to a good, happy, meaningful life as enjoyment in the moment. And then, not too long after, I find myself sucking in my breath to bend over and tie my shoes. I loosen my belt a notch and then two. I sweat more easily. I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and feel defeated. I remember all the ways my life is better when I'm not overweight. I'm angry, disappointed and frustrated that it happened again. I don't know how to stop this cycle. I don't have the tools and I don't know where to find them. I try to research online and 90% of what comes up is discouraging. It feels pointless and dumb to lose weight again when I have no game plan for keeping it off. I want a game plan, but I feel at a complete loss to come up with one that is sustainable. [link] [comments] |
| my worst nightmare of reaching 300lbs has come true Posted: 21 Jul 2021 07:49 PM PDT The last time I stepped on a scale I weighed 286 Well yesterday I was feeling brave enough to check in(I am always terrified to check) and I am now 300 pounds. My whole life I have been scared shitless of this moment. I've been disassociating all day since I found out and I can't even tell anybody because my mom will just scream at me and I'd have to comfort her over my own damn problem. I just feel so lost and needed to vent here because if I tell my family they spread the news like crazy and talk shit about me. Im really poor so I can't even get a gym membership and my neighborhood is shit and too dangerous to be outside for too long . I'm only 19 and I feel like I fucked up my life . it feels fucking hopeless but I know if I continue as is I'll only gain more weight [link] [comments] |
| If you’re in the middle of it, I see you. Posted: 21 Jul 2021 06:37 AM PDT If you're a long way from your "before" but still struggling to see how you'll get to "after" - I see you. If you're tired and fighting to stay motivated like you were in the beginning - I see you. If you're on Reddit seeing amazing progress photos and feeling like you're not stacking up - I see you. If you're stuck in a plateau - I see you. If you're looking for a way to change it up to keep your momentum - I see you. If you're dealing with a support system that's not always as supportive as you need - I see you. I just want all the people who are in the thick of it to know you're seen and supported and not alone. I believe in you. I believe you can dig deep and keep going and that you are 100% worth it. Keep going. EDIT: thank you kind people for the awards!! This is what I really wanted someone to tell me today, so I thought others might need it too. Trying to respond to as many people as I can when I have breaks from work ☺️ [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 22 Jul 2021 02:11 AM PDT I wanted to share with someone who will be excited for me. In January I realised I had gained a fair bit of weight and all my clothes were getting tight. 6 months later... I'm 21kg (46lbs) and the lightest I've been in my adult life! 5'10 and now 75kg (165lbs). I didn't think I could do this in a year, maybe ever, let alone in 6 months! I'm insanely proud, but tired of having family/friends/coworkers respond with things like "lucky you" or "stop or you're going to disappear"... I've always been a larger girl, and there's nothing lucky about my weight loss. I have overhauled my entire life, counted calories, exercised regularly and worked hard for this, and I'm far from "tiny" or "going to disappear". For once I feel healthy and fit and happy with my body and now its time to refine and maintain! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 21 Jul 2021 08:28 PM PDT Been working with a dietitian to act as both a guide and support system to keep me honest. Im only really tracking my calories and cutting sugars right now and will be slowly adding in cardio through rowing soon. It's been a great experience so far as I've struggled with a job that I hate, and a tendency to stress eat/ drink, having that support there to talk with really helps. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who struggles to stay on their journey to seek out professional help and use resources available to work through why you may keep falling back to those easy foods. My ultimate goal is to lose ~72lbs total and reach a normal BMI or around 17% body fat. This is just the beginning and as someone who has lurked this sub for quite a lot longer than 5 weeks, I want to say you all are an inspiration and I want to wish us all the best to a healthier life. [link] [comments] |
| What is your number 1 reason why you want to lose weight? Posted: 21 Jul 2021 07:45 AM PDT I'll be honest. I want to lose weight mainly because I want to be attractive. There I said it. Is it wrong? Probably... Do I care? No, not really. Yes I want to lose weight so I can be treated with respect, people automatically treat attractive people better. Is it unfair and wrong? Yes. Is it something that can be changed? Well, not really. People are attracted to what they are attracted and you can't just force them to be attracted to fat when they're attracted to skinny. I want to be treated like I exist. I want to be ripped and good looking. I want others to look back when they walk past me. I want to feel desired. I want to feel sexy. I want to feel successful and accomplished. I want others to approach me and be the one who chooses and judges for once. That's the main reason why I want to lose weight. People automatically treat you much better because you're attractive. We can't really change that. Look at how horribly has the "fat acceptance movement" failed at trying to change this. Fat women are still viewed as "whales" and fat men are still shamed as "neckbeards". Nothing changed. Health is of course one of these reasons to lose weight but health can be maintained at overweight range too. Still, overweight is unattractive anyways. If I only wanted health, then I would have stopped at the bmi around 27-29 (the "overweight" range, not the "obese" or "morbidly obese"). But I have to go further, to get to the "normal" range of bmi. I'm already healthy and lead a pretty active life, drink a lot of water and healthy foods.. you know the drill. But the attractive part is still missing and that's what's main goal of losing weight. [link] [comments] |
| What was the moment in your life that made you realise how big you really were? Posted: 21 Jul 2021 07:49 PM PDT For me, there were a couple. First, the old classic, I broke a chair. I was sitting at the dinner table with my family, eating take out for the third time that week, and as a was laughing and leaning over to grab my drink, the wooden chair I was sitting on broke a leg. Never stopped laughing so fast in my life and my husband tried to laugh it off but looked sad for me. This was yesterday. Second, I was planning a trip to an amusement park and, having heard horror stories about people making the walk of shame off the roller coaster because of their weight, I decided to look up the weight limits. I found out I wouldn't be allowed on any of the rides. I cried and sadly cancelled the vacation. Lastly, the most horrifying memory I have, someone saw one of the "before" weight loss photos I had taken a week previously and asked "why do you have a photo of a fat man in a bikini on your laptop? Ew." I was a 24 year old woman. Still makes me want to die. I'd like to hear anyone else's reality checks if you want to share! [link] [comments] |
| Another wholesome boyfriend post Posted: 21 Jul 2021 11:02 AM PDT My BF of three years is 6 foot 4 (1.94m)and about 150 lbs(70kg) soaking wet. I'm 5 foot 9 (1.75) and around 190 lbs (90 kg) bone dry. I have had weight issues our whole relationship he's seen me at a healthy weight and as obese, he's always loved me and my body, more than I can say I ever did. Lately I've been losing weight after gaining pandemic weight and I've obtained new stretchmarks. They have made me super insecure and uncomfortable and sometimes ashamed to show my BF. Just now he walks up to me, tells me to sit down and pulls up his shorts slightly. He shows me a tiny set of stretchmarks and he says "See, skinny people get em too, they're normal and part of everyone so don't worry about them too much" I just cried and hugged him, I thought that was so sweet of him to say and show me, it made me feel a ton better about myself. [link] [comments] |
| I've lost 20kg (44lbs) in 18 weeks but now it's been a month since my weight changed Posted: 22 Jul 2021 01:26 AM PDT So basically I started a weight loss journey in March, I decided I would cut progressively all the fried, processed and sugary food and I would only drink water and coffee. I started to workout 2 months into the dietary change and this is what I've been doing consistently this lasts months: - Daily calorie intake: 1200-1500 (I track it almost everyday and I'm 99% sure I'm not eating above that threshold, some days I'll even eat 1000-1100) - My meals are not really "small", I still eat in big amounts but I try not to take more than 500-600 cal per meal, I just increase the amount of vegetables or fruits since I don't really want to feel hunger throughout the day. Veggies, tons of fruits, chicken and turkey, low calorie greek yogurt or cheese, chickpeas, lentils, eggs, tuna, soy milk, some red meats, black coffee and water. - I recently stopped eating bread or pasta, the only pasta that I'm eating is a lentil based pasta that has a pretty decent amount of protein. - I also started IF about 5 months ago and I've been doing the 16:8 everyday since. - I workout at home about 5-6 days a week and I switch between jumping rope, mat cardio with weights, swimming and stationary bike (1-2 hours per workout at medium/high intensity) I'm a 24M, 174cm (5ft8), I used to weigh 122kg (269lbs) and now I'm at 103kg (227lbs). I know that incorporating weights to my workout routine and increasing my daily protein intake (about 100-120g) may have caused my muscles to grow while I still lose fat, but it's been a month since the scale changed a single digit and I'm starting to worry that I may be doing something wrong. [link] [comments] |
| Please don't hesitate to see a Dietician! Posted: 21 Jul 2021 02:35 PM PDT Female, age 29 (although I will be 30 in September), 5'11", 250ish lbs. My journey with weight has been a long and stressful one. I have been thin and athletic most of my life. I started gaining weight throughout College and continued after I started my first desk job. About 7 years ago, I did what I thought was a good diet and lost 40 pounds in 2 months. I was back close to the weight I was when I graduated College. All that changed and within 6 months I had gained back the 40 pounds and doubled. I was now 90 pounds heavier than my "ideal weight" and have been sitting comfortably at 240-250lbs since. Since that gain I have done so many diets and fads (you name it I have tried it. Even as simple as CICO). I have spent a good amount of money working with a nutritionist with no results. A few years ago I started suspecting something else was wrong. I was working out and eating well with a good calorie deficit and nothing happened. I was averaging less than a pound a month loss. I had blood work done at my OBGYN and it came back "normal". I couldn't believe it, but I moved on and kept trying new things. I have started struggling with a multitude of other health issues (including hormonal acne, joint pain, some dark facial hairs) and starting really wondering how accurate that blood work was or if potentially my oral contraceptive was masking results. Last year I developed a Bi-Lateral Pulmonary Emboli from my birth control and was taken off of it permanently. Since then my symptoms have been worsening. A couple of months ago I decided to take the plunge and start working with a Registered Dietician. We started making some small changes that are manageable and not too much of a "diet". The biggest moment came a couple of weeks ago when I had a blood panel done. I found out my Testosterone levels are extremely high, my Fasting Insulin is also very high, and my Thyroid Stimulating Hormone is just barely in the high end of the "normal" range. It finally showed I wasn't crazy or not trying hard enough. I feel so vindicated. My Dietician now has me on a manageable plan that should help lower my fasting insulin which should allow me to start losing weight. I also am now equipped with this information and about to begin the process of getting further testing for PCOS or potentially an Auto-Immune condition. This is just my PSA that if you are struggling with your weight or your weight loss please see a Registered Dietician. They are the experts in the nutrition field and could potentially help you with any undiagnosed issues. I most likely would never have lost much weight or would have struggled with weight loss/weight gain for the rest of my life. I know weight loss will not be easy for me, but I now have something tangible I can work toward and a reason for my struggles. I am excited to share my progress with this sub. I have been a long time lurker, but I finally feel like I might actually have progress to share at some point in the future. If anyone is interested in the "plan" I am currently on it is below: I am somewhat intermittent fasting 16:8. I am not a big breakfast person and my blood sugar levels tend to be fine in the morning so I was already basically intermittent fasting prior to working with my dietician. I typically have my first meal of the day between 11-12pm and my last meal at 7pm. Although I am going to be introducing an evening snack at around 9pm, of either sugar free peanut butter and apple slices or cottage cheese and thin crisps, to help prevent my liver from producing sugars in the middle of the night. This could be changed in the future depending on if it makes me hungrier earlier the next day. I am also supposed to eat if I am feeling hungry even if it breaks my fast. My lunches consist of a healthy grain, veggies, fats, and a protein. My main focus with lunch was not ordering out and bringing my own. Currently I am eating a whole wheat pita, garlic hummus, grilled chicken, salad/spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes and feta. With a small side of cottage cheese to pump up my fats and protein. My dinners are less restricted, although we are working toward making them more healthy. My dietician really wants me focusing on the order I eat my meals. Always starting with veggies, followed by protein and fat, and finishing up with any carbs. This is to help minimize my blood sugar spikes during meals. We are minimizing my sugar intake, but she is still ok with me eating small amounts for an occasional dessert. She doesn't want me to feel deprived or like I am taking away things I enjoy. I have also started on some supplements. I am currently taking Vitamin D (my Vitamin D levels were low), I am taking Fish Oil to help with the joint pain, and zinc to help with the regulation of my hormone cycles. I am also going to be starting to take Berberine before every meal to help lower my blood sugar spikes during meals. This is to hopefully allow my Pancreas to stop going crazy producing insulin and hopefully lower the overall insulin levels in my blood. I am also taking a quick 10 minute walk after every meal to also drive down my blood sugar spikes and have been incorporating a daily 30-40 minute rower work out or body weight work out (this is a step down from the HIIT I have done in the past). I have quite a bit of knee pain and so need to do exercises that are fairly low impact and have fell in love with the rower. Sorry for the super long post, but I have felt so alone the last few years. I either felt people didn't believe me that I wasn't trying hard enough or didn't realize how much weight I actually need to lose (I actually carry my weight pretty well). I just want everyone who is where I was to know you are not alone and to please see a Registered Dietician. I honestly don't think they are utilized enough! [link] [comments] |
| This is me,but not the me I want to be anymore (F51, 5.4, 246) Posted: 21 Jul 2021 11:58 PM PDT I did it this morning,I stepped on the scale. I nearly, very nearly cried and had a chocolate bar or a sweet comforting bite of something. But I didn't. I've been following this sub for a while now but this morning it clicked. I need to stop. It's not been an easy year, I quit my job after workplace harassment, I had a head on car accident, I'm perimenopausal. I've eaten through everything because I like to eat. But I'm also aware I mindlessly eat through everything rather than thoughtfully eating. I've never been thin but when I look back at college photos I looked so much better than I thought at the time. I was curvy in the right places but compared to others much bigger. Now I'm curvy in the wrong places. I need to be accountable but not get obsessive so this is my 24hour pledge. I've set the NHS app, I'm going to be on here - probably lurking but who knows. Here we go. [link] [comments] |
| Major mood swings while losing weight. Anyone else experience this? Posted: 21 Jul 2021 04:58 PM PDT I have moments where I feel super pumped and ready to conquer the world. Then there are moments where I literally bite someone's head off for something so trivial and I end up hating myself for it. I've been eating a super clean diet for the past 4 weeks. Pretty low intake of fat, moderate intake of carbs (healthy carbs) and high intake of protein. Diet mostly consists of chicken breast, a ton of veggies, brown rice, protein powder and eggs. I track calories and macros meticulously in my food app plus I keep my caloric limit under 2000 calories now. I dialed up my workouts and started going harder on the treadmill and the weights I'm using. 6 times a week, without fail. I feel better each week body wise but… I'm constantly tired. I'm constantly hungry. I'm irritable at times and euphoric at times. These mood swings are driving me a little nuts - is there anything I can do to stabilize it or am I just experiencing major withdrawal from the lack of sugar and refined carbs? Today I snapped at my SO for no reason and I feel really bad. Backstory: recovering binge eater and emotional eater - I ate a lot of sugar (because sweets are my weakness), fat and refined carbohydrates. In a year I've gained almost 60 lbs and have lost 10 lbs so far since starting. Edit: - Stats are: 33F/SW: 210/CW: 200/GW: 150lbs/5'7 - Workout is 3 high intensity cardio days with interval running and 3 days of hour long strength training. - Calories: Max under 2000 calories, 143g protein/201g carb/82g fat (I usually keep it under 60g of fat per day but end up hitting carb and protein mark) [link] [comments] |
| [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: July 22nd, 2021 Posted: 21 Jul 2021 09:47 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] |
| Back on the weight loss train �� Posted: 21 Jul 2021 10:35 PM PDT It's been a long road for me. I lost about 30 lbs at the end of 2019/beginning of 2020. I gained back maybe 10 from February 2020 - August 2020. I started back with my weight loss routine again and was able to take off that 10 plus 5 more and hit my lowest weight of my journey in November 2020. I slowly gained back 15 lbs and am starting again now after having just suffered a miscarriage. I am ready to get back at it. Here is my issue … looking back at my weight log I can see I was never able to lose more than about 2-3 pounds in a whole month. Now before you start in with "that's great though!" I am still proud of my weight loss but let me put this into perspective so you have ALL the info. I'm 5'6" 226 pounds right now. I'm in my early 30's. I eat around 1300 calories (yes I weigh my food), go to the gym 5 times a week(25 min on the rowing machine and light weights), drink lots of water and have been tested for hormone imbalances that would cause issues with losing weight. I still cannot seem to lose it at a faster pace. I'm stumped to be honest. I would love to lose 4-6 pounds a month. 1 or 1.5 a week. It just seems like that isn't possible for me. Any thoughts or contributions to this conversation would be helpful! Thank you 💛 [link] [comments] |
| I don’t know how many calories to eat to lose weight Posted: 22 Jul 2021 02:16 AM PDT Hey y'all, 16F, 153cm, 53kg and I'm wanting to lose about 8kg of fat and get some muscle in me as my body composition is quite high in fat. For the past three days I've been eating 1200 calories and exercising around 300-400 cals of that off but I'm SO hungry and it doesn't feel right to be eating this low? I would it more but:
Am I doing something wrong here? Is losing weight just sucky and I haven't gotten used to it yet? I really want to eat more so I can exercise without getting so tired (genuinely liked it prior to going on a calorie deficit). I also eat filling foods such as tuna, veggies, rice, grilled chicken, chickpeas, cottage cheese 99% of the time so I'm not just throwing away my calories either. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 21 Jul 2021 12:19 PM PDT Hey everyone, for a minute I just sat there and realised that it's 3pm, That I ate a fruit and a sandwich today, that I'm not hungry, that I didn't spend my day eating or thinking about food...that I'll eat a big salad for dinner with Chicken and that it'll be enough to fill me, that I won't spend the evening snacking or get up at 11pm to make myself a full extra meal when I'm not truly hungry. It made me realise that there's just no going back to the old me, that now -50lbs later I'm too far gone to turn back and why would I. It's only been 4months since starting but sometimes, I have a hard time understanding how I've spent all these years stuck in this cycle. I really hope there's others out there healing and improving like I am and I hope you will all archeive your goals, I know it's not always easy but things can only get better. Every archeivements matter and I hope you all realise how far you've come in your journey no matter how far it is! [link] [comments] |
| Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Thursday, 22 July 2021? Start here! Posted: 21 Jul 2021 09:31 PM PDT Today is your Day 1? Welcome to r/Loseit! So you aren't sure of how to start? Don't worry! "How do I get started?" is our most asked question. r/Loseit has helped our users lose over 1,000,000 recorded pounds and these are the steps that we've found most useful for getting started. Why you're overweight Our bodies are amazing (yes, yours too!). In order to survive before supermarkets, we had to be able to store energy to get us through lean times, we store this energy as adipose fat tissue. If you put more energy into your body than it needs, it stores it, for (potential) later use. When you put in less than it needs, it uses the stored energy. The more energy you have stored, the more overweight you are. The trick is to get your body to use the stored energy, which can only be done if you give it less energy than it needs, consistently. Before You Start The very first step is calculating your calorie needs. You can do that HERE. This will give you an approximation of your calorie needs for the day. The next step is to figure how quickly you want to lose the fat. One pound of fat is equal to 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of fat per week you will need to consume 500 calories less than your TDEE (daily calorie needs from the link above). 750 calories less will result in 1.5 pounds and 1000 calories is an aggressive 2 pounds per week. Tracking Here is where it begins to resemble work. The most efficient way to lose the weight you desire is to track your calorie intake. This has gotten much simpler over the years and today it can be done right from your smartphone or computer. r/loseit recommends an app like MyFitnessPal, Loseit! (unaffiliated), or Cronometer. Create an account and be honest with it about your current stats, activities, and goals. This is your tracker and no one else needs to see it so don't cheat the numbers. You'll find large user created databases that make logging and tracking your food and drinks easy with just the tap of the screen or the push of a button. We also highly recommend the use of a digital kitchen scale for accuracy. Knowing how much of what you're eating is more important than what you're eating. Why? This may explain it. Creating Your Deficit How do you create a deficit? This is up to you. r/loseit has a few recommendations but ultimately that decision is yours. There is no perfect diet for everyone. There is a perfect diet for you and you can create it. You can eat less of exactly what you eat now. If you like pizza you can have pizza. Have 2 slices instead of 4. You can try lower calorie replacements for calorie dense foods. Some of the communities favorites are cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash in place of their more calorie rich cousins. If it appeals to you an entire dietary change like Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian. The most important thing to remember is that this selection of foods works for you. Sustainability is the key to long term weight management success. If you hate what you're eating you won't stick to it. Exercise Is NOT mandatory. You can lose fat and create a deficit through diet alone. There is no requirement of exercise to lose weight. It has it's own benefits though. You will burn extra calories. Exercise is shown to be beneficial to mental health and creates an endorphin rush as well. It makes people feel *awesome* and has been linked to higher rates of long term success when physical activity is included in lifestyle changes. Crawl, Walk, Run It can seem like one needs to make a 180 degree course correction to find success. That isn't necessarily true. Many of our users find that creating small initial changes that build a foundation allows them to progress forward in even, sustained, increments. Acceptance You will struggle. We have all struggled. This is natural. There is no tip or trick to get through this though. We encourage you to recognize why you are struggling and forgive yourself for whatever reason that may be. If you overindulged at your last meal that is ok. You can resolve to make the next meal better. Do not let the pursuit of perfect get in the way of progress. We don't need perfect. We just want better. Additional resources Now you're ready to do this. Here are more details, that may help you refine your plan.
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| 24-Hour Pledge - Thursday, 22 July 2021 - The Plan for Today! Posted: 21 Jul 2021 10:01 PM PDT Wake up with determination; go to bed with satisfaction! This is our daily check-in, to help keep us accountable over the long haul. Feel free to post whatever goals will help keep you on track. Here's the regular text on behalf of this thread's originator, kingoftheeyesores, taken with his blessing
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| I'm about to hit my goal weight. Now what? (149kg>85kg) Posted: 22 Jul 2021 02:41 AM PDT Thanks for checking out my post. I'm seeking some advice on what happens next! Before I ask my questions, I should probably explain how I lost the weight. I used intermittent fasting combined with a daily calorie deficit (excluding cheat days). I also started out my weight loss journey with a lot of strength training, but switched to cardio half way through due to an injury stopping me from lifting. I'm a few weeks away from hitting my goal weight, and it's taken me just over a year. I'm a 6'1 male, 23 years old. Typically I would eat around 1300-1700 calories in my eating window. I cut out all sugary drinks, and reduced my carb intake. When I hit 85kg I want to be able to maintain my weight, but enjoy life and food a bit more. From what I have heard, I'm assuming my metabolism won't be very good. Apparently being in a calorie deficit for a long period of time can ruin my metabolism. I'm very anxious to start eating normally, because I might end up putting weight back on, even if I'm eating the normal amount recommended for me to maintain my weight. Whenever I have a cheat meal I typically put on 1-3kg, bloat up and feel terrible. It takes my body 5 or so days to get back to my original weight before the cheat meal. Keeping in mind my cheat meals aren't that extravagant. I have definitely developed some form of ED considering when I do have a cheat meal and notice the scale go up, I feel extremely guilty and depressed, then force myself to eat very minimal over the next few days to try get back to the original weight. I have a bad history of mental health issues, depression, anxiety and binge eating disorder. Throughout my whole journey I probably weigh myself 5+ times a day. So I know if I get to my goal weight, then start gaining again, it won't go down very well. That's why I'm trying to be careful. So what I want to know is.. How can I eat more than I am now, without putting any weight back on? How do I know how much to eat so I can stay on track? Is my metabolism fried for good, or is there something I can do to repair it? I feel like I had more questions, but have forgotten them. Sorry I know this post is all over the place, but any help is very much appreciated. Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Best tips for preventing loose skin? Posted: 21 Jul 2021 05:37 PM PDT I'm about to hit -25lbs and I've never lost this much before. I was surprised when I was looking at my legs today and saw more than just my stretch marks and veins--my skin is starting to sag! I have a scar that's literally just a limp fold now instead of a raised mark. I know this is a good sign that I'm losing weight, but wow it's kind of a let down. It may seem naive, but I didn't even think about skin care with losing so much weight because I'm so young. I've still got 50 pounds to go to be at my healthiest weight and I'm currently staying hydrated and moisturizing often, but what else can I do to prevent loose/sagging skin along the way? I've seen ppl talk about skin brushing and collagen but idek if that even works. Advice? Thank you!!! [link] [comments] |
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