Weight loss: What is it about American food that makes people gain so much weight? |
- What is it about American food that makes people gain so much weight?
- It took 4 years, but I met the ultimate goal of my reddit account's name and why I joined this community.
- I’m overweight!
- My weight loss is suddenly visible and I've never gotten this far before
- To all the people who post progress pics on this sub, your post means a lot more to me and others
- Got kind of bummed today because I'll never know what I would look like if I was never overweight in the first place
- I’m no longer in a rush to lose weight
- A healthier and sustainable lifestyle, not a diet.
- How do I kick compulsive eating whenever I'm alone?
- Almost half the man I use to be
- First post, this time it's for real. CW:170 GW:150 H:5'5" Age: 32 Shirtless pics, might be considered NSFW
- [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: July 19th, 2021
- Update: Weight loss
- Why does cardio seem to be out of vogue? Should I not do it?
- Best workout plan for an office job lifestyle?
- Didn’t lose any weight this week. Bummed out.
- Diet burnout - 100+ gain in 10 years
- 45 lbs down - 80 lbs to go - First 3 months!
- 24-Hour Pledge - Monday, 19 July 2021 - The Plan for Today!
- Belated Day 1: Now 3 weeks in and pleased with progress
- Why is my brain like this?!
- Here we go!
- This is how I lost 15 lbs in a month, somewhat easily.
- Cool way of thinking when you go over your calories
| What is it about American food that makes people gain so much weight? Posted: 18 Jul 2021 03:56 PM PDT I say this as someone who is American and has also lived in Western Europe and Southeast Asia. During my time teaching abroad, it was so easy to be slim! For example, in Southeast Asia, I noticed their food used so much oil and they often fried things and ate rice with every meal. Despite that, I lost TWELVE POUNDS in a month when I first moved there without even trying. In Europe, I was eating gelato everyday and drinking every weekend and still staying slim. In America, I came back from being abroad. I gained like 20 pounds and have tried everything to get them off. I also try to maintain high standards with my food, knowing how much American food can be processed/etc. I read all the labels, I shop exclusively at Trader Joes and Whole Foods. I go to the gym an hour a day and have lost hardly any body fat in the past 3 months. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 18 Jul 2021 08:34 AM PDT Is this my goodbye post to loseit? Maybe. I have been involved with this community for years, having helped captain several of the challenges, met dozens of friends (shout-out to all of y'all!), and radically changed my life. And I finally feel like me. This account was named fit4themtn in 2017 because I was moving for a summer to the top of a mountain, and I wanted to be fit enough to enjoy the mountain and the time I spent there. I was overweight, nearing obese, uncomfortable in every way, and was always frustrated by the fitness I lost in college. Hiking was and is my passion, but it brought me anxiety--nightmares before setting out for big hikes. I always struggled to go as fast as I wanted to, got winded, and felt like it was a sufferfest. I actually ended up gaining more weight, struggled with my depression/antidepressants, and came here more often in 2018 to lose the weight I gained living on constant emotional eating. I lost weight with the all mighty CICO, and helped others do it through the challenges. I stayed active doing step challenges and light to moderate activity a few times a week. I was happy with my body, but never stuck to any of my intentions about really becoming fit for hiking. I was a pinch obsessed with the scale, calorie counting, and doing things "right." It never became an issue, but I didn't feel fulfilled just hovering around a healthy weight. I moved in December 2019 and it all changed. Away from a semi-abusive family situation, I flourished. I began running in late January 2020, and ran throughout the pandemic. At first I only ran 10-15 miles a week, but then I joined a trail running group in August. I fell in love with trail running (duh! Running and hiking!) and the support of the group. Suddenly I wasn't counting calories or weighing myself daily. I only did so occasionally to recenter myself. I ran my first trail half marathon in November, far surpassing anything I ever thought I could have done. Since then, I ran my first trail marathon in April and I am training for an ultramarathon in September. While I haven't lost much weight in the past year, my body has changed. It's becoming better built for the job I'm having it do. With a focus on dedicated fitness instead of a vague "like myself" goal, I don't need to count calories as rigidly, and when I do, it's because I need to make sure I'm eating enough (I burnt 3200 calories running last weekend and resorted to eating spoons of peanut butter, lol). My discipline has become the strongest it ever has been. I've made so many strides in my self confidence too. Every year since 2017 I've climbed a mountain in July for a charity I support. The week leading up is usually filled with anxiety. This year, I felt excited! And I was shocked to find that climbing a mountain felt easy, enjoyable, and my average HR was 114. I'm not at all sore the next day, and I realized I reach that goal I named my account after. It took four years, but I'm Fit For The Mountain. Thank you for all the support and friendship over the years, loseit. I think I'm outgrowing you, but I'll always come back to cheer on others and give advice. In closing, find what makes you want more. We talk a lot about making sustainable choices here, but I want to emphasize that what made this sustainable for me finally was finding passion. It's a lot easier to fuel your body and move it when you're in love with what you're doing. I am so much happier eating 2500 calories a day and running 15+ miles at a time than I was eating 1200 calories a day and looking for corners to cut. I am happy with my body when it's bloated, when it's sore, when I'm lazily lounging on the couch. Here's some progress pics. Happy to answer any questions! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 18 Jul 2021 05:36 AM PDT I weighed in today under 200 lbs, finally shifting my BMI to 29.9. I stated this in January at my heaviest ever weight with a BMI of 40.1. Super morbidly obese. It was getting increasingly hard to tell myself that I was healthy at any size. I didn't have diabetes or high blood pressure or any "weight-related" disorders, but I knew in my heart that it was a matter of time. I didn't feel good. The biggest difference in sticking with this compared to other attempts is that I am doing this out of love for my body rather than punishment. I never hated myself for being fat, but I also realized I didn't have to stay that way. I have lost 65 lbs since January through a combination of working out (cardio at first, now mostly strength training), a lot of walking (hikes and finding excuses to walk as much as possible), and intermittent fasting typically eating between 2-6pm. I haven't done any calorie counting but I do try to eat well. I have awesome friends who keep me motivated and challenge me. We have a group text thread where we send each other workout selfies, we do arms toning and plank challenges, and compete with Fitbit challenges. I'm 35 lbs to goal weight, which I'm hoping to hit by the end of the year. I feel great and I have to say that's the most exciting thing. Yes, I have stretch marks (but I also had them at my heaviest weight—I have three kids) and I'm never going to have a bikini body. They're actually not as bad as I figured they would be from spending most of my life this heavy. But mostly I feel strong. I spent a 12 hour day at the zoo pulling and pushing my kids around and I wasn't tired! I can do 10 mile hikes. I climbed a mountain! I'm going to try rock climbing soon! I want to take up proper cycling. I haven't tried any running recently, but I'm got a longer term goal to run a 5k. I feel like the world has opened up for me. I used to opt out of things because I thought I would be too tired or not capable. I look back at photos from my heaviest and I was drowning in my fat. My self esteem was always high, I had friends, a good job, and I liked myself. But I was uncomfortable. Will I make it to goal weight? Will I keep it off? Who knows! I'm trying not to worry about it. I think as long as I can keep challenging my body to do interesting things and have new fitness goals, then it will be easier to stay the course. I hope to update at my actual goal weight. I know the next 6 months will be harder than the first. [link] [comments] |
| My weight loss is suddenly visible and I've never gotten this far before Posted: 18 Jul 2021 11:56 AM PDT I've lost 10 or 15 pounds here or there along the way, but I've never lost enough for it to show like THIS. I've dealt with body dysmorphia before, so I'm not surprised that it feels like a smack in the face to see my new body like it appeared over night. But like... DANG. This weight loss thing really works and I feel lighter and my clothes don't fit and holy crap. I feel confident wearing clothes I haven't worn in years! I'm having people actually COMMENT on it. Granted, some people are just retroactively fat shaming me instead of actually complimenting me (a whole other mental box to open later) but I can't believe I look different enough for it to be NOTICABLE. Not like if I asked they would guess it, but worthy of mentioning to me on their own! Idk why it feels so sudden bc I'm approaching the 25 pound mark but idk I thought I would share bc even if u aren't seeing ur progress visibly, it doesn't mean it isn't there. Keep going bc dang it feels good. Sincerely, A girl wearing shorts for the first time since high school Edit: omg thank you for the awards I've never gotten those before! You all are amazing and I feel so welcomed and supported. Good luck to everyone in your health journeys! [link] [comments] |
| To all the people who post progress pics on this sub, your post means a lot more to me and others Posted: 18 Jul 2021 11:58 PM PDT I've never known what it's like to be fit and healthy my whole life. Being the biggest person in my friend group. I often had to catch up to my friends when we were playing tag at the park or neighborhood and one time I got frustrated because I couldn't catch others and they would easily tag me. I still remember that. I'll be honest as a guy, I rarely get dates. I know this has to do with my weight affecting my confidence and I feel frustrated not getting a date easily because i look unattractive to others and what good is dating if I look like if I don't take care of myself? Confidence is key yes, an obese or overweight guy can get dates too, but you'd be lying yourself if you think weight isn't a factor in choosing your possible soulmate. As of now I'm currently on a second weight loss journey losing 38 pounds since April and I look on this sub everyday and look at progress pics you guys post. Whether it's 100 pounds or 10 pounds, I love that you guys are happy with your progress and it inspires me to keep going. I especially love the ones who lost over 100 pounds and have huge face gains. It was like that attractive person was hiding inside of someone under all that fat! It gives me hope that I will be the same way. Whether or not it will help me with getting a date easier, I still want to look myself in the mirror and not see a round face anymore. Every pound i lose gives me more confidence in myself! Please keep posting all those progress pics, I love seeing the metamorphosis of you amazing, determined souls sheathing yourselves into something greater! <3 [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 18 Jul 2021 06:44 PM PDT I don't know where else to go with this thought that came to me recently, sorry if this is the wrong place, but like.. I went to this bbq the other day, with my brothers, and they're all shirtless and walking about and by the pool and all of that- Ages ranging between mid-30s to early 50s, I'm in my early 30s. They're none of them in *amazing* shape, but you can tell that for most their lives they never were as overweight as I have been. They've gotten softer in their years, but their weight looks balanced- It tends to push their stomach out, love handles are barely there, but they look alright. At my peak weight, I was around 310-320, and I was probably around that weight when I was like 13-14. And that's just when I felt comfortable weighing myself, I'm sure I've pushed higher, so from a young age my body just knew being fat. I've fluctuated all my life, down at 185-190 at one point(incredibly unhealthily, unfortunately), but right now I'm sitting at around 235(after losing around 20-30 pounds recently) at 6' with a big frame, I'm losing weight slowly and much healthier this time around, trying to be careful, but the way my body has carried the weight and how I've lost it just feels like such a downer. My stomach sags, I've got extra skin and I'm composed of stretch marks, I've got love handles that don't go away no matter how low I have been because it's just skin that drapes over pants, the skin in my chest sags and I've got flaps under my arms and things, and just.. I dunno. For the first time I really started to mourn what I'll never know- I can be as healthy as I can get, I can accept the body I have, but I'll never know what I could've looked like if I just didn't go down this unhealthy road. I looked at my brothers and their "chubbiness" and just how normal it looked on them, and I'll never have that. Even if I was an absolute Adonis on paper, the extra skin- or scars that would replace them- will be there. I dunno. I know these feelings will pass. I'll get healthier, find that balance, and be better, but for tonight I just got really down and didn't want these feelings to sit. Hope everyone is doing well, stay happy and healthy. [link] [comments] |
| I’m no longer in a rush to lose weight Posted: 18 Jul 2021 08:44 AM PDT I used to be the queen of "I have to be xx weight by xx date" I was so fixated on losing a specific amount of weight by a specific amount of time that when the date drew closer, I give up completely. Then I go on a crazy binge that by the time my deadline comes, I'm heavier than I previously was. I packed on the pounds every year because I was waiting for New Years or the first Monday of the month or the middle of the month. I can't even begin to count the number of opportunities I've passed up on because "I won't be a certain weight by then" Now, I no longer wait for a "good date to start" I no longer have a deadline for my weight loss goals. I no longer think about my weight loss goals 24/7. I no longer think that I have to be a specific weight before my life can move on. I simply focus on my eating and working out. I made it simple for myself so that I'm not completely overwhelmed by weight loss. I stopped letting weight loss be my number one priory. I made myself my number one priority. [link] [comments] |
| A healthier and sustainable lifestyle, not a diet. Posted: 18 Jul 2021 04:27 PM PDT You don't need to be on a strict diet to lose weight, actually being on a strict diet would most likely make me binge and crave things even more. People tell me that after 3-4months now I'm probably tired of the food....what food? The healthier flavorful food I cook? People can't seem to understand that moderation, self control, smaller portions and calories counting really is a big portion of how I'm losing weight. I still eat sandwiches and grilled cheese, could I lose more by cutting down even more...sure but realistically, I'm not gonna eat like a rabbit forever. You really don't need to eat cabbage soup for 3months straight and hate food to lose weight. I wish I'd have been educated sooner about nutrition and less about unrealistic diets. My food habits aren't perfect but I'd call it balanced and sustainable. Sometimes, all you need to do is make better choices on a daily basis. [link] [comments] |
| How do I kick compulsive eating whenever I'm alone? Posted: 18 Jul 2021 06:39 AM PDT I have this habit that is a big obstacle in my efforts to lose weight. Whenever I am left alone in the house, I have this very strong urge to eat whatever I can find, even if I am completely full. Sometimes I manage to resist the urge for hours, but if I'm alone for too long I eventually give in. The annoying thing is there are times when I want to be on my own to work or spend time on a hobby, but the minute it happens I prioritise eating over the planned activity. I know this comes from growing up as an overweight kid, spending more than half of my life dieting and feeling guilty for eating around people. How do I kick a habit that I've been building for as long as I can remember? [link] [comments] |
| Almost half the man I use to be Posted: 19 Jul 2021 01:48 AM PDT Man, never thought I'd get to post a picture like this. 5'11" Down to ~190lb from ~300lb. Still more to go, probably another 10-15lb, and then start working out. Or maybe both at the same time, idk. I've been taking it easy on the diet for a little bit and just kind of maintaining. Time to double down and get this over with! Some clothing facts: I've went from probably a 48+ relax/stretch to 34-36 slim fit pants. My XL shirts that were tight on me, I now comfortably fit larges. I've gone through 2 complete belts that had 7 holes each. Used every single hole, so that was something! Overall, just feeling great and confident! Making some big moves and large strides for myself. Anxiety is down, very little confidence issues comparatively. I went from no wanting to go to the store due to anxiety, all the way to planning a trip to another country by myself next year and going on a date. Haha CICO is life. It really works for me. That kind of scientific approach really clicks with me. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 18 Jul 2021 11:37 PM PDT This is the first time that I write around here. I've tried to lose weight several times in the past and have not succeeded, so this time I make it public so it can be like a project. It is also the first time that I have published photographs of my body and my face, something very complicated for me because I have always had insecurities about my body and my appearance in general. I ask your mercy for them. I will try to upload advance photos in a month, although the time that is coming seems complicated to me because we will go with my family to DisneyLand and I do not know if I will be able to maintain my diet, that part scares me, but I hope to control it or at least compensate it with exercise or Something similar. I think I already rambled too much. Wish me luck! [img]https://i.imgur.com/fzZjMCw.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Xzl4LET.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/vXBlvNj.jpg[/img] [link] [comments] |
| [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: July 19th, 2021 Posted: 19 Jul 2021 12:36 AM 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] |
| Posted: 18 Jul 2021 09:10 AM PDT Hey y'all, a while back I asked for some advice in regards of how to weight as a teen, the results were very helpful and I just wanted to say thanks to every one of y'all. When I had started trying to lose weight I was about 232lb, and fast-forward to now I'm at 211lb! I know in the grand scheme of things 21lb's may not seem like much to you, and to be honest I don't feel all that different, however, what I have noticed is that because of you lot I'm not just trying to shed a few pounds, but rather I'm trying to change my lifestyle & routine. I couldn't have done this without y'all and I'm so appreciative, thank you so much. I'm definitely not stopping now of course, I'm still overweight. I'll try to get down to 200 pounds, when that happens I'll try to get to 190, etc. I just wanted to say to all of you good samaritans on here who help folks, bless you. I also want to wish those who are still on their weight loss journey's like I am the best of luck. [link] [comments] |
| Why does cardio seem to be out of vogue? Should I not do it? Posted: 19 Jul 2021 12:42 AM PDT Hi all, Why is cardio deemed second-class these days for fitness? I see a lot of disparaging comments around the internet but not a lot of information on WHY it seems to be less popular or...less effective??? I understand that more muscle mass will actually help improve your metabolism and burn fat more efficiently, but how else can I support the loss of visceral fat if not through the act of burning excess calories via cardio? I also think I need to strengthen my heart and lungs. I have a history of smoking and, being overweight, I feel like working on my overall cardiovascular function will probably be beneficial. But should I be doing other forms of exercise too??? Is walking and YouTube workouts designed to get my heart rate up and sweat not enough? [link] [comments] |
| Best workout plan for an office job lifestyle? Posted: 19 Jul 2021 12:18 AM PDT 27M 6"3 282 pounds, target weight=224 pounds I have a very inactive day job (probably around 4000 steps a day in my9 hour work day. I currently am fortunate to have some equipment but I would like some advice on how to get the most out of it all as part of a plan mainly because I don't have much time available. I currently have a rowing machine, a stationary bike a bench with weights up to around 30kg, some dumbbells and the insanity workout plan. I also could walk to work as it's around a 40 minute walk but that would then cut into my workout time when I get home after work… However due to hobby's and other commitments I have around 30 minutes each day after work before I'm heading out the door again. What would be the best Mon-Fri workout plan in your opinions? (Bearing in mind I want to lose 58 pound and maintain /improve my muscle mass as well) Thanks for any advice [link] [comments] |
| Didn’t lose any weight this week. Bummed out. Posted: 18 Jul 2021 11:42 PM PDT To start off, I am a 6'4, 284lb Male. I was 289.8lb 3 weeks ago (6/27). I weighed in last Sunday(7/11) and was 284.8. I figured that I was doing well here. I weighed in this Sunday(7/18) and was literally the exact same weight. I am upset by it. So I work out every other day. I do weight lifting for 30 minutes and HIIT(Running/walking) for 20 min. I eat a salad for one meal a day. The other meal comes from a food delivery service, where they send groceries and I cook them to make a meal. It's called Everyplate. I drink mainly water, and try to lay low on sweets. I am just trying to figure out why I did not lose weight this week. Am I not doing enough? Thanks for any advice. Edit: forgot to include date of first weigh in. [link] [comments] |
| Diet burnout - 100+ gain in 10 years Posted: 18 Jul 2021 04:09 PM PDT I'll start out by saying that I'm very familiar with the rules of weight loss and strongly advocate CICO. I've tried most diets under the sun and over the last 10 years have gained about 100 pounds. Last year I had a baby and I'm up to my highest weight of 315 at 5'9". I'm at the point where I just don't think I can diet anymore. The counting, weighing, and tracking - I'm way past burnout and I feel like each attempt at weight loss puts another 5-10 pounds on me eventually. I WANT to succeed but it feels like my brain/body won't let me. I've been reading about intuitive eating but I feel like that's only for people who are in recovery from ED with an emphasis on undereating, even though I love the general principles. I'm hoping for any advice from someone who has felt the same as me. I want to diet and workout but my drive just isn't there, and I'm scared it never will be. I don't want to be fat forever. Additionally, I am seeing a therapist to work through some food based issues and I've tried several antidepressants without any luck yet this year. Just in case those are suggested. TIA. [link] [comments] |
| 45 lbs down - 80 lbs to go - First 3 months! Posted: 19 Jul 2021 01:50 AM PDT I started at exactly 300 lbs, tomorrow is 3 months since I've started and I'm since down 45 lbs. It's been a great journey so far, it wasn't easy but I've made it :) That being said I still have a lot to go, 80 lbs (goal of 175lbs). With a total of a whopping 125 pounds to lose in total, I knew this would take a lot of time, perhaps in 7-8 more months I could be 175 lbs :) The difference for now isn't that notable in me. I'm still obese. That bein said, clothes fit me much better now and I no longer am out of breath doing common actions. I'm very proud of myself as I'm doing this totally alone, no girlfriend, no friends, little family... etc. No professional help either. It shows that if there's a will there's a way. Remember folks, diets shouldn't be just a 6 month or a year thing, they should be a lifestyle change! I will continue eating healthy for as long as I can, and only when I'm under 220 lbs will I allow myself to dine out once every 2 weeks, and even if so, it will be conservative, portioned dining, no binging ;) Any Questions pls ask away :) [link] [comments] |
| 24-Hour Pledge - Monday, 19 July 2021 - The Plan for Today! Posted: 18 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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| Belated Day 1: Now 3 weeks in and pleased with progress Posted: 18 Jul 2021 11:53 PM PDT Hello all. I'm a 37M, 5'10", SW 344, CW 333, GW 199. I'm 3 weeks into my lifestyle change. Just now posting; if I'm being honest, I think I wanted to be sure I was going to last more than a week before subjecting myself to any 'public' accountability. A little background: I was at a healthy weight in my youth, through high school. In college I started slowly putting on weight. Didn't ever seem to have big jumps, I would just add around 10 lbs a year. My main problem has always been portion size. I ate decently healthy foods, but went big on how much I had of anything, good or bad. I tried various diets and exercise programs over the years, but nothing ever stuck. Weight just kept inching up year after year. It got to be where I was miserable in my own skin: didn't like how my clothes wore, hated having my picture taken, etc. In recent years, the physical problems have become more evident. I had always been pretty healthy despite the weight, but nowadays my blood pressure is elevated, blood panel is horrendous, I have a lot of joint pain, and it's hard to be active for more than brief spurts, which is tough when you have a young daughter who wants to play with her daddy. Early in 2020 I visited a weight management clinic at one of the local hospitals. It is more geared towards bariatric surgery, but they offer non-surgical options as well. I didn't think I wanted surgery, and indeed don't even know if I was a candidate, but I wanted to try it on my own. At the time I weighed in at 352 lbs and wore 52" pants, which were the highest marks I had ever had. The clinic set me up with a caloric deficit diet plan. Soon after that was when COVID exploded, so between that and my work life (I work in public safety), my plan never got off the ground at that time. A couple months ago was when I resolved to give it my best shot again. There were a few tripwires for me reaching that realization; some long-term, some just moments. One, I hadn't been happy in my work life, which led to a ton of stress. Around that time there was a change which really helped me out (we were no longer shorthanded) and my stress fell off dramatically. I decided I would now be better able to work on 'me'. Two was a moment. My daughter started playing on a youth softball team. At the first practice, the coach asked if me and a couple of the other dads would help out with the practice drills. Running around with the kids made me realize just how bad I had gotten, and I decided isn't fair to my daughter to have the daddy who can't keep up with the others. So, I pulled out the folder from the clinic again, studied everything, planned out what to do, and got what I needed. Turns out I was down a few pounds since my clinic visit; I suppose I had reached a stabilization point with my old habits. The end of June rolled around and off I went. Three weeks in and I'm down 11 lbs as of a week ago, with my next weigh-in tomorrow morning. I'm finding that meal prep isn't nearly as cumbersome as the idea has always seemed in my head. I spend maybe an hour a day in total. I also have a new appreciation for veggies (bell peppers are the best!). I slip up here and there, but each time I jump right back on track. If anyone has actually read this far, I appreciate any encouragement, and for anyone trying to get themselves going on that initial push, trust me that it can be done! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 18 Jul 2021 10:40 PM PDT In about 13 weeks I (36f) lost about 47 lbs. That is cause for major celebration. Or, at least, it should be. However, I weighed myself 2 days ago, and then today, and both weigh-in's showed that I had gained back 2 lbs (total, not +2 for each weigh-in). In the days leading up to these weights, I was feeling great. Really thought that the scale would show that I had lost a few. But as soon as I saw that my weight had increased, all of a sudden I feel enormous. I'm acutely aware of my size & now feel as though I've made no progress. When I look in the mirror, I don't see all the weight I've lost, I see +2 lbs. Logically, I know weights fluctuate & that this could simply be water weight, increase in muscle, etc. But logic doesn't matter much apparently since I now feel like I've ruined all of my progress and am terribly depressed thinking that I'm backsliding. Why? Why must I be like this? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 18 Jul 2021 11:40 PM PDT Hi everyone! I have been going through posts on this sub for a few months to help gain confidence. Let me start out by saying that I am so proud of everyone here that starts to make their lives healthier and either doesn't give up and succeeds or keeps coming back and trying. For those of you who are still figuring it out (like myself) I feel you and want to send some positive vibes your way! I'm at the heaviest I've ever been and while I know my weight doesn't define me, it does cause me some concern. I have some family history of a few medical issues that are often made worse by being an unhealthy weight, and while I don't currently have any of them I feel like it's only a matter of time, unless I make some changes. You're healthy until you're not. Had some stressful years and just lots going on in which I turned to food for comfort. I'm really trying to work on that. I just want to feel confident in my own skin and capable of more than I am now. Some of the small things I'm planning to change is no mindless eating and if I need a snack it can be veggies, drinking 3-4 litres of water each day, being active for at least 30 minutes every day, laying out small sustainable goals to measure my progress and just being more mindful overall. Really hoping for some positive change in the upcoming weeks. [link] [comments] |
| This is how I lost 15 lbs in a month, somewhat easily. Posted: 18 Jul 2021 04:00 PM PDT This isn't going to blow minds, and isn't really all that thorough (definitely not scientific at all), but I hope this can at least help somebody understand how simple losing weight can really be. I started at 168lbs (male). To the outside eye, I looked to be a perfectly normal weight, but I had some annoying pockets of fat that I knew I could get rid of (mainly chest). One thing that helped me tremendously was an Apple Watch. The movement tracker counts calories throughout the day, not just during exercise. Is it accurate? Probably not, but it jumpstarted some mind games I played in my head. You can set a goal for daily calories burned while moving. For myself, I put 500. This is what I did: Morning 7am: Eat one Apple before work 3 hours later: As I start to get hungry, I drink flavored sparkling water. Some generic brand I found, zero calories. I noticed that drinking it quickly made me very full, almost as if I just had too many beers. This would hold me over until around noon. 12pm-1pm: I'd eat 5 Delimix tacquitos (found in the frozen aisle of any store). 5 Taquitos are 320 calories. That's literally all I'd eat for the first half of the day. After 3 days, I became so used to it that I actually wasn't even hungry until dinner time. I'd get home around 4pm, eat a banana, and immediately head to the gym. Throughout the day, my watch would usually tell me I burned around 200 cals. Again, probably not accurate, but seeing a number can really help with this. I would go to the gym and do a combination of calisthenics/weights and a cardio machine (treadmill, bike, etc). The goal during this exercise period was never to push myself. It was only to make the Watch tracker hit 500 cals burned for the day. About 30 mins of walking around lifting weights (very basic routine, nothing special) and 30 minutes on one of the machines would put me at that limit. Once I hit 500, I could tell myself that it all basically canceled out (lol) and I had 6 hours left in the day where I could consume 1200 cals. This was too easy, and honestly, a bit of a chore. Once you get used to eating an apple and 5 frozen taquitos from 7am-1pm, with a banana at 4pm, (all totaling ~500 cals, eventually "cancelled out" by the exercise), 1200 cals is a lot for a short amount of time. I bought 88% ground beef, chicken breasts, and frozen veggies at cotsco. I prepped the meats by cutting them into .5lbs. Dump one of the meats in the air fryer, along with 100 cals worth of frozen broccoli, and that's dinner for the night. Only an additional 500-600 cals added at that point. Note I didn't use sauces or anything extra. Just plain as can be. The remainder of the calories id consume would come via protein shake (300 cal) and those low calorie popcorn bags (250 cals per bag). In the end, I'd consume anywhere from 1000-1400 net cals per day. The variation comes from the fact that I had so much room for error that sometimes I'd eat a random snack or even cookies. I'd take vitamins and (sometimes) drink one of those green powered superfood mixers, since I was obviously lacking in quite a few areas. Some might criticize the lack of diversity/nutrition in my meals (some would argue I didn't eat enough calories), but this really isn't rocket science. I can tell from personal experience that I felt great beyond the first few days (even improved my push-ups/sit-ups count). Hope this helps somebody. [link] [comments] |
| Cool way of thinking when you go over your calories Posted: 18 Jul 2021 08:21 AM PDT Don't think about how far you went over your deficit, think about how far you went over your maintenance amount. Today I ended up having a big night with work friends, and ended up with 11'400kJ instead of my 6200kJ aim. My TDEE is calculated to be 9200 kJ but I'm a bit suspicious of that so am just going off the the recommended adult intake since it's lower at 8700 kJ This means instead of stressing for days about undoing this big overeat, and wanting to eat less per day for a while etc. I can just see that my deficit basically cancels out my considerable overeating in one to two days. I don't really care about not decreasing in weight for one to two days, I care about increasing or having to care and deal with "fixing' it for the next week. Which I don't really have to do. As long as these incidents stay few and and somewhat far between i really dont need to stress at all I'm not 6000kJ over and doomed want to make up for it somehow, I'm closer to 3000 over and I am going to be 2500 under every day eating at my deficit. [link] [comments] |
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