Weight loss: I had no idea just how fat I was until today |
- I had no idea just how fat I was until today
- I can fit into my old jeans again!
- I just beat my mile time by 4 minutes (with a hurt back)
- Finally Hit a BMI of <25!
- For the first time in my life, my butt is bigger than my stomach
- PSA: if you're new to weight loss and/or feel that you're not making any progress, your government likely has a food guide with free advice on how to develop a healthy meal plan
- I've lost just over 30lb and I don't feel any different
- It's time for a change. (F34, 145.8kg, 171cm)
- Lost 18 lbs so far out of about 70ish lbs while breastfeeding and seeing a dietitian.
- I feel like giving up and I wish I could cry. I don’t know why the journey had to turn out this way…
- I am in better control of my eating!
- My one regret from my weight loss journey
- I beat my emotional eating today!
- [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: August 9th, 2021
- Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Monday, 09 August 2021? Start here!
- 24-Hour Pledge - Monday, 09 August 2021 - The Plan for Today!
- Daily Q&A Post for Monday, 09 August 2021 - No question too small!
- Am I as fat as I look in photos?
- How long will it take me to lose 50 lbs? How should I calculate the right amount of calories to eat per day?
- Been at this almost a year, getting tired
- I am going to start taking care of myself again
- Support and reassurance
- Help please - How to deal with tummy sagging / loose skin after losing weight?
- I need opinions on a healthy weight
| I had no idea just how fat I was until today Posted: 08 Aug 2021 10:34 AM PDT I (M30) had no idea how fat I was until today. I didn't think I would be fat because of how much I exercise. I do meaningful exercise 4 days a week. I train Judo twice a week (Monday and Thursday), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu twice a week (Monday and Friday) and Muay Thai twice a week (Thursday and Friday). I also take my dog, a border collie, on an hour walk every day, without fail (my partner gets the other one). I also hit the gym on Thursdays for 40 minutes weight training after work and before Muay Thai, and I take a 20 minute walk on my lunch break most days too. By my calculations, that's 7.1 hours exercise every week if you don't count walking the dog and my lunch time stroll (which I should, and it brings it to about 15 hours a week). This is the routine I have done for a while and I'm pretty used to it. I know I eat a lot, I eat 3 full meals a day and usually have a two or three snacks in between, and I drink about 3 litres of diet cola a day, but, honestly, I thought I would burn all that off with my exercise. I have gotten larger size clothes for years, and have stayed the same waist size (40 inches) for a couple of years now. I knew I was slightly bigger than normal but I was quite happy because I was fit and, surely I can't be that big? But last week me and my fiancee had our engagement photoshoot, and we got the pictures back. And I looked enormous. Absolutely huge. I almost broke down in tears at how fat I look. I wore my best clothes and all I could see was my massive belly and my man-boobs. And all the comments people have said to me over the years start to make sense. How I am a 'big guy'. How coaches in training use me as an example of what to do if fighting a 'bigger person'. I am not very photogenic, never have been, so I usually avoid having my picture taken. If me and my partner do have pictures they're usually close ups of our faces or selfies. So I have never really seen how others perceive me. But today was a huge shock. And what did I do in response? I went and poured myself a glass of diet coke and had a chocolate bar (a penguin). I am so ashamed. Then I went and weighed myself. I am 111kg, and just over 6 foot. I put this in the NHS BMI calculator and I found I am obese. I feel disgusting and ugly. I get married in a month, and I can't lose too much weight between now and then or my kilt won't fit (and it's too short a time to lose any meaningful weight), but now I am going to spend the whole time worrying about how fat I look. I get hungry all the time, so I don't even know how I am going to diet. [link] [comments] |
| I can fit into my old jeans again! Posted: 08 Aug 2021 08:48 AM PDT I (23F, 5'3"/1.60m) initially weighed in at 161.2 lbs (73.1 kg), which is the heaviest that I've been my whole life, and I'm currently working to slim down to 141 lbs (64 kg). I noticed that becuase of my weight gain, I went from a size 10 to a size 14 and could barely fit into several pairs of jeans that I had in my wardrobe. After I returned from the gym this morning, I put on a US size 12 pair of high-rise jeans and, to my surprise, they finally fit again! I barely had problems getting into them too, and I'm actually wearing them as I type this. All in all, I'm extremely proud of myself, and I can't wait to lose more of it! ETA: I looked back at my post and forgot to add in the metric measurements for the non-US users, so I put them in there for good measure 😊 2nd edit: I currently weigh 155.9 lbs (70.7 kg) [link] [comments] |
| I just beat my mile time by 4 minutes (with a hurt back) Posted: 08 Aug 2021 04:29 PM PDT For some context, I grew up in Louisiana. The school system there is horrible, including PE. It was really just ball games and a lot of running for punishment. When I was 12 I moved to the North, and it was a lot more physical. We did miles every week, and the last recorded mile time I remember in middle school is over 16 minutes. I never found out the exact time because usually when I was on my third lap, the class would go inside to change back into school clothes. Anyways last June I decided I wanted to lose weight. Since June 2020 my mile time has been roughly 22 minutes. I've had a lot of ups and downs with losing weight, but I think I'm finally back on track. Today I went to my middle school track to do a mile for the first time since June 2021. It was still about 22 minutes from last time. So I just go for it, sprinting at some points, jogging at others, walking for a good bit. I was so determined to get under 20 minutes, and I did notice I ran a lot more than I usually do. After my fourth lap I check my time, and it was 18 minutes and 26 seconds. I know in general, that's a pretty bad mile time. But having my mile time be 22 minutes to 18? That's an improvement for me. Edit: thank you for all your support and concern, but I'm ok! I did not push myself too hard. I did push my limits, but every time I kept doing a mile I was just meeting my limits. Yes I was in some pain, but it only lasted for a few minutes. Now I am in no pain:) [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 08 Aug 2021 01:44 PM PDT Hello r/loseit community, I (19M, 5'9.5'', SW: 240) have been a longtime lurker on this subreddit and finally felt like posting today! :D This is on a throwaway account (hope that's okay), but when I checked my weight today, I noticed that I finally hit 171lbs… which means my BMI is finally normal… not obese, not overweight… but normal! (and I know that BMI might not be the best measure of health, but I've generally been following it throughout my journey). This has been a long time coming for me, so I just wanted to share my story as a token of my accomplishment! Growing up, I had always been a chubby kid, and that didn't really bother me too much. I'd always eaten a lot of food (especially rice… being southeast asian, rice is ALWAYS incorporated in every meal) and I always thought that it was perfectly normal since I was still growing anyways. To top it off, I'd often just stay at home and play video games all day (and I was often alone at home too since my parents would be working during the day since we didn't really have much money). Unfortunately these habits sort of stayed with me all the way to my teenage years. I think I started to become conscious of how I looked/weighed when I was 12 or 13? It didn't help that my family would also poke fun at me for my weight too (which I didn't think they meant to actually hurt me, but it still hurt a lot anyways). I found this ironic though, since they would often give me leftovers when they couldn't finish their food (which I gladly accepted, but I don't think it helped my weight though…) I tried to remain ignorant of this, but it didn't really help. I often found myself binge eating, continuing to stay home all day, and being wary of social interactions just because I had this mindset of "people don't really want to talk to you because you're fat." To top it off, I overheard classmates make fun of one teacher just because they were bigger and you could see the outline of their nipples through their clothing. This made me incredibly anxious, so I often would wear a sweater just to make my body less defined (if that makes sense?) and if it was incredibly hot, I'd either tape my nipples down, or use a belt over them so that they wouldn't be so pronounced. Unfortunately I carried these ideals onto high school as well. I would often still wear sweaters (even when it was hot, which many classmates questioned, but I ended up deflecting…), avoid social interactions as much as I could, and continued to eat and play games all day. Throughout my high school years, I'd always try to find ways to lose weight. Either I'd start a new diet, or I'd start exercising for a while, but it wouldn't end up lasting long though since I'd often get frustrated of not seeing results. So it was constantly a loop of: trying something new > realizing that nothing much is changing > getting tired of not seeing results > Quitting and reverting back to unhealthy habits > Rinse and repeat. As per usual, my parents would always poke fun at me whenever I tried something new (again, I know they didn't intend to be mean, but it definitely hurt and was discouraging…). I didn't expect to really make any sudden changes, but on the New Years of 2020 (So January 1, 2020), I decided that 2020 was the year I would lose weight. I'm not really sure what brought about me to make that resolution, but I think I was just overall tired of how I looked, felt, and how much I weighed. 2020 was the year I was going to graduate high school, and I didn't want to end it off with all the negative emotions and baggage that I currently had, so I told myself I would start to make changes now. (Well, actually I started January 4 since my family was on vacation, and I still wanted to enjoy it). I remember the morning of January 4th, my family and I had gone to McDonalds for breakfast. Usually I'd get 3 breakfast burgers, drink a medium Coke, and end up eating my family's leftovers. However that day, I decided I would just eat 2 breakfast burgers, and drink water when we go home. My parents were kind of shocked, and persuaded me to order more, but I stood my ground. Not going to lie though, I still felt kind of hungry, but I really wanted to commit to my resolution. Later that day, I also started to walk/run on the treadmill (I hated doing it, so I kept it at 10 minutes for the time being). I think after this initial start, I slowly became accustomed to my new habits. I began to slowly eat less than what I normally would eat (without starving myself of course) and continued exercising on the treadmill. I feel like the first month was definitely the hardest because there was so many points during that period where I really felt like giving up… Despite my scale showing that I was actually losing weight, it didn't feel that way when I looked in the mirror. It was definitely demoralizing at times, but I just persevered and continued my healthy eating + consistent exercise for the next 3-4ish months. Luckily my hard work did pay off, but it wasn't until I had to return back to school in June just to pick up something from my teacher that I actually witnessed my first no scale victory. I think when June came around, I finally reached ~200lbs. I was definitely happy to see that for sure, but it felt like nothing changed aside from a number that appeared on the scale. I still felt self-conscious about my body and disappointed with it. However, when I had to quickly stop by my school to pick something up from a teacher, they were incredibly shocked with how my appearance had changed over quarantine. Honestly that teacher probably doesn't know the impact their words had on me, because that was the first time someone actually acknowledged my efforts. After that incident, I continued what I normally did - usual controlled eating habits along with treadmill workout which continued to work out for me up until the beginning of September (I had reached ~180lbs at that point!). Unfortunately, first year university hit me like a truck, and along with maintaining a part time job at that point, I sort of put my weight loss on the back burner. Fortunately for me I sort of managed to keep my weight maintained in the 180-190 range, at least up until my first year of university finally ended. At the end of April 2021, I had decided I would once again continue to lose weight, but I made a few changes to my usual routine. As for my diet, I incorporated more vegetables (and less rice) which surprisingly helped me get out of the plateau I was having. I also ride my bike outdoors for about an hour each day as opposed to working out on the treadmill just because I find it much more enjoyable (and because I fortunately have the time over the summer)! After 3 months of these healthy habits (with the occasional cheat days…), I was ecstatic to see that today my scale had shown 171lbs. Honestly as much as I am happy to see this number, I still feel incredibly self-conscious about my body. I know it's probably just in my head, but I definitely hope some day I'll be able to accept what I have. So yeah, that's my journey… (Sorry for making this so long and if my writing is all over the place... I really just wanted to write down everything I've felt just to keep as a memento for myself, and also because I've never really shared this with anyone in detail, not even my close friends). I know this isn't really the end though since I hope to continue these healthy habits throughout the entirety of my life. Ultimately I'd like to reach 160lbs and build more muscle, but honestly I'm perfectly happy maintaining what I currently have (and if you have any tips on becoming more lean please do share since all I've been doing so far is running on a treadmill and riding my bike for exercises…). Also to people that are currently in the process of starting their weight loss journey, or are already undergoing their journey, remember to go at your own pace. Don't burn yourself out and expect to see results instantly. (I think that was a big problem for me early on, as I had many failed attempts before…) Remember that your ultimate goal shouldn't necessarily be just to reach a certain number, but also to develop healthy, sustainable habits along the way that will help carry you throughout your life! Thanks for reading, and keep up the grind r/loseit! <3 [link] [comments] |
| For the first time in my life, my butt is bigger than my stomach Posted: 08 Aug 2021 11:27 AM PDT CW: mentions of weight and bullying; body image/dysmorphia (marked NSFW just in case) All throughout my life, I've always been on the bigger side, specifically in my lower stomach. It never helped that I had a flat butt, so I always stuck out more in the front. I used to get bullied because of it in high school and people would ask me (sometimes serious, most of the time not) if I was pregnant. My parents started buying my camis and cardigans and showed me how to "hide" it. I gained an astronomical amount of weight in college and never cared, because why did it matter? Fast forward to today, I'm searching through my clothes to find something to wear. I've been sticking to a pretty strict exercise/strength routine and I wanted to see if my definition showed in this pantsuit I have. It was a thrift purchase that didn't fit and I never had the heart to return. Tried it on and noticed for the first time ever, my stomach actually looked flat. No "sucking it in", no cami, no nothing. It's been 20 minutes and I'm sat here on the floor crying out of pure euphoria and shock. I've never been diagnosed with body dysmorphia, but I very rarely see a difference in my size and usually jump to the conclusion that the numbers are wrong. Maybe the scale is off-balance, I'm sucking it in so the number seems smaller, the excuses go on and on. This is the moment that proved to me the scale/tape measurer weren't lying. It's too embarrassing and raw to tell any of my friends or family, but I am so proud of myself. If anyone else is struggling with seeing their improvements: I see you, the numbers aren't lying, and I hope you have your "pantsuit" moment. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 08 Aug 2021 05:38 AM PDT Hello everyone, This post was inspired by a question I saw this morning. Unfortunately OP deleted their post (the comments were unhelpful), so I'm posting this here in case they come back. As the title suggests, each country likely has a food guide to help people eat more healthy foods. Everything those free guides will tell you is the same as what a dietitian will tell you for a fee. The only difference is that a dietitian will help you customize the meals and address specific challenges unique to you. So without further ado - here are a few guides I found in English. The US version includes several languages, but it's always best to look up a guide that is based on the local food supply and culture. The reason I prefer government food guides is because most developed governments follow evidence-based policy, rather than pseudo-science that you often find online. Governments are not interested in selling you a specific diet, and they have an obligation to present factual information based on research. In addition, you already paid for this guide through your taxes, so might as well use it. If you look through all these guides, you'll notice that they all say the same thing - eat more balanced meals, add more veggies and reduce sugar, salt, and processed foods. All these guides have recipe suggestions you can try out as a starting point. USA - myplate.gov Harvard's Healthy Eating Plate Canada - Canada's food guide Australia - eat for health Germany - English version Lastly, I want to address the issue of poverty and proper nutrition. It is incredibly difficult to have a nutritious meal when you can't afford the cost of fresh produce or live too far from a supermarket. If you are in this situation, then look up community organizations in your area that can help you out. [link] [comments] |
| I've lost just over 30lb and I don't feel any different Posted: 08 Aug 2021 08:14 AM PDT The weight I've lost seems to be noticeable to others, I often get the comment "you must feel so much better having lost all that weight". I tried lifting something not long ago which was more or less equal to the amount of weight I've lost, and it was insane to me that I was carrying all that around with me. Is this normal? I've still got a long road ahead of me, about another 40lb until I'm at my target weight, and I honestly never thought I'd get to this point, and I don't feel like I'm going to get to my target weight. Is it common to not feel as "different" as you expect? I almost wonder if weight loss is almost always viewed through rose tinted glasses from the heavy side. Like they say, the grass is always greener on the other side. Is there some truth to this? Or am I just being overly pessimistic? [link] [comments] |
| It's time for a change. (F34, 145.8kg, 171cm) Posted: 08 Aug 2021 06:48 PM PDT I've been overweight my entire life. As a kid, my mom felt bad about giving me a shitty dad and she used food as a way to subvert the damage that came from having him in my life ... as opposed to just leaving him. She also lacked the capacity to be emotionally supportive and regularly relied on me to be her anchor, to help her with her issues, to solve adult problems with her. Her making me food was the only time I actually felt like she was caring for me. Food became a coping mechanism for me. Eating was the only time I'd feel any sort of comfort. This went on for a long time. Well on into my 20's, depression, and an unhealthy culture of overworking. But the truth is that I'm not that person anymore. I'm in a better place in literally every possible way. I love who I am, I love my life, I love the kinds of work I get to do. I'm still working on certain things and I know that I'll always be a work in progress. The one area I've been largely ignoring is my weight. I thought that if I focused on building healthy habits and on being more active that I wouldn't have to think much about it and that it would naturally get better as my lifestyle invited a healthier me into the picture. I figured that being so overweight would make it easy to at least get started and start seeing some progress. The first thing I did was go see a doctor. He ran a bunch of tests on me and concluded that while my thyroid levels were on the cusp of being underactive, but not enough to put me on any kind of medicine. Next problem was my nutritional deficiency. Iron being the biggest culprit. The iron pills they had me on made me sick to my stomach, sending me to the ER several days a month. I also had low blood sugar and low blood pressure. He put me on a strict diet and exercise regime, mainly walking 3k a day. It went on like this for 6 months. I stuck with the iron pills and the diet and the exercise. I tracked my walking and my food on an app and the doctor would follow up with me every other week to see how I was doing/feeling. I was so excited for my follow up appointment. I was so stoked to see what kind of progress I had made. I lost .5kg. In 6 months. My heart absolutely dropped. I had worked so hard for what felt like nothing. He wanted to put me on a medicine that would shrink the size of my stomach and lower the amount of food I was eating and increase my exercise levels. But honestly, at this point I was crushed and I no longer felt listened to. I couldn't continue with the iron pills, they were absolute torture even on the days where I didn't get so sick as to go to the ER. I couldn't continue with the non sustainable and unsatisfying diet. I went home and spent the last 13 months dealing with the mentality of what that experience had done to me. It made me feel stuck and unable, two things I firmly know in the depths of my soul that I am not. I'm awesome and I can do anything. I'm the girl who always gets everything she wants without fail. This is going to be no different. I've also spent the last year learning what kinds of physical movement I actually enjoy, what my body is capable of, and how beautiful my body truly is, exactly as it is. Learning about metabolism, hormones, food intake, the importance of protein, arming myself with a variety of tools. One of the reflections I've made is about WHY I want to lose weight. It's not about being more beautiful (as if I could even) or more confident or more happy. It's about being more comfortable. I love to travel and I have to squeeze in my tummy and be a bit uncomfortable when I buckle into my seat. I always pay extra for a window seat, not just because I love the window seat, but because the thought of having to unbuckle to let someone else get up and having to buckle up again is a nightmare. I love to dance and when I go dancing, I get winded after only a few songs and then I can't go as hard or for as long as my heart truly wishes it could. I want to make peace with the stairs and not look at them with disdain while I'm waiting for the elevator. I would LOVE to try rock climbing and being able to do handstands, and those things are just exponentially easier the less I weigh. Walking for 10k a day when I travel would be easier and less exhausting. I want to lose weight because I want to have more energy to devote to the life I love so much. I'm ready to try again. My way this time. My groceries arrive on Tuesday and I've blocked out time for physical activity on my schedule for the week. I fully believe that this time, with more knowledge under my belt, my journey will be so much easier. Right now, I don't have an end number goal in mind. My first goal is 130kg and I'm just going to take it one day at a time. The goals I'm more excited for are the ones that come from being able to move more and for longer periods of time. I want to thank all the people who share their stories and experiences on here. Thank you for making me feel like I'm part of a community. Here's to all of us on a journey to give ourselves the best things in life. We deserve it. Cheers! ❤ [link] [comments] |
| Lost 18 lbs so far out of about 70ish lbs while breastfeeding and seeing a dietitian. Posted: 08 Aug 2021 08:41 PM PDT I've been working on eating better for a few months. I have also been working with a dietitian for about 6 weeks. I am breastfeeding and obese, but want to lose weight while continuing to breastfeed. Losing weight is hard. But I've hit my first goal of being under 200 lbs. I know I'm still in the beginning of my journey, but I am so proud of myself. I've gone from 217 lbs to 199 lbs by just eating a portioned plate 1/4 carbs, 1/4 protein and 1/2 fruit and/or veggies) and adding in walking. I don't think anyone else has noticed my weight loss, but the waist of my pants are feeling loose and I think my boobs are shrinking a bit. I've found so much motivation on here and wanted to say thank you! [link] [comments] |
| I feel like giving up and I wish I could cry. I don’t know why the journey had to turn out this way… Posted: 08 Aug 2021 09:33 AM PDT And I'm tired of trying to guess what that is. My heart is weighing heavy today and I could use some help here. I've talked about it to a therapist. I've talked about it to friends but they don't seem to really get it and maybe some of you can. I'm in a rush to lose weight. I'm a rush to lose weight because I believe I cannot start to live until I'm at a thin body weight. I always let my weight hold me back from opportunities, intimacy, relationships or even in making friends. Job interviews terrify me cause I worry being perceived as fat and ugly. I've never even had my first kiss yet (I'm 23) and I say I'm okay with it but lately a lot of things eat at me. I just feel so fat and ugly. With the added stress of PCOS, I also feel even more stressed out about the weight loss journey. I feel so much stress in general. I come to you for help because I think you can get it and what it feels like to be trapped in a body you don't like but also needing to find a way to make peace with yourself too. I know reaching my weight goal won't do much of anything to fix of all that's wrong with me on the inside. I know that because I was once 182 pounds and even though I was much thinner then than I am now, I still hid myself away and found more reasons to never get out there and I still found myself ugly. I'm just really sad and defeated in life lately. I though that the journey would get easier but in general it has gotten so much harder and I want to give up but I also want to throw my body away and get out of the skin feel trapped in. Edit to add: I've lost 80 pounds so far and even though lately I've hit a mental wall, I know this is something I need to address. I will say this. I've managed to develop some self-acceptance this past year: - I showed a full body pic of myself online (I never would have been able to do this last year). - I displayed my stomach as well. - I am in therapy consistently for nearly the past year. I'm in therapy for childhood trauma and was diagnosed with PTSD for it and Major Depression. I know being skinny won't automatically make me confident - nor necessarily healthy - because I know the journey is about so much more than just that. I do intend on having a deeper conversation with my therapist about it this Wednesday as there's a reason why it's coming up so strongly. [link] [comments] |
| I am in better control of my eating! Posted: 08 Aug 2021 07:39 PM PDT One of the things that has caused me to gain weight in college was that I tended to eat very fast, not noticing when I was satisfied or full, which caused me to overeat. I've always been one to polish off whatever food was in front of me, whether it be a whole meal, a bag of chips, or cookies. I decided to start my weight loss journey about a month and a half ago (when I graduated and moved), and have already lost close to 20lb! When I started, I made sure to eat smaller portions which definitely left me feeling hungry at first. However, I've noticed recently how much less I actually eat now, and go through way less food during the week. Today, I got takeout from a great noodle place nearby, and as I was eating, I noticed I felt full, and had the self-control to pack up the rest of my food and save it in the fridge for tomorrow. Even a month ago, I probably would have eaten the whole thing without realizing! I'm really proud of how far I've come in terms of controlling my eating habits and sticking to a reasonable amount of food. If you're just starting out with your weight loss journey, I promise it gets easier, just trust the process!! [link] [comments] |
| My one regret from my weight loss journey Posted: 08 Aug 2021 07:51 PM PDT If I could go back to the start and do one thing differently it would be to take a before photo. It has been a looong journey that started 20 months ago on new years eve when I was in my sisters having a pee and noticed she had a weighing scales in the family bathroom. I dutifully stepped on and was dutifully disgusted with the result. Thus came my new new years resolution. I've had ups and downs along the way, hello quarantine weight, and my scales says I am doing an alright job. The problem is I don't feel any better in my skin and I still hate the way I look. I just wish I had stripped off in that bathroom on day 1 and taken a before photo so I would have something to compare my progress against. 35/M 220 --> 175ish [link] [comments] |
| I beat my emotional eating today! Posted: 08 Aug 2021 10:59 AM PDT I'm so proud of myself and I need somewhere to share without sounding insane haha So I've been working pretty hard the last few weeks - I posted here a few days ago in detail about getting started with my weight loss, but the summary is that I'm 24F, 5ft7, 297lb, having gained 55lb in the last year and only realising when a doctor weighed me, now medicating my bad thyroid, getting my binge eating under control, and going to the gym. I've stop-started weight loss efforts a bunch of times before now. My binge eating is very tied to my emotions. Food is my comfort, and I can easily put down several people's worth of food, especially on a bad day. I'm in medical school, and tomorrow I'm resitting an exam that I failed in April. I really needed to work hard today but I woke up with a horrible migraine and lost a lot of my productivty, so I've been incredibly stressed. A day like today would normally be a day where I order in, buy snacks, and absolutely gorge to feel better. And I was really craving subway, like £25 worth, multiple subs, an absurd amount of subway. But!! I didn't!!!! I thought about it for a while, about all the progress I've made lately, and how I know that one binge is historically always a slippery slope for me on giving up altogether. I still ordered, but I got a salad box instead, with the meat I'd usually get in a sub, and added my own dressing instead of having tons of sauce. Then I got a toasted bite, which are like little 120-ish calorie sandwiches. I didn't get the usual side snacks or sodas I would have bought on a bad day. It satisfied the craving, with the meat and bread and salad I would usually get in a binge, but stayed nicely within my calorie budget, and didn't weigh me down with excessive amounts of food. Idk I just feel so proud of myself because my impulse control is usually so bad, i don't have a good track record resisting, especially with all the stress of this exam tomorrow. This feels like the biggest victory so far - moreso than starting to exercise and get my daily diet controlled, these emotional eating days are always my biggest challenge and this honestly is the first time I've ever truly resisted it. It makes me feel like it's real this time, and I'm not gonna give up like all the other times. I'm just happy and wanted to really tell someone who'll get it. I adore this sub and I've not even been here long. I hope y'all are having beautiful days!! [link] [comments] |
| [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: August 9th, 2021 Posted: 08 Aug 2021 10:03 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] |
| Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Monday, 09 August 2021? Start here! Posted: 08 Aug 2021 09:31 PM PDT Today is your Day 1? Welcome to r/Loseit! So you aren't sure of how to start? Don't worry! "How do I get started?" is our most asked question. r/Loseit has helped our users lose over 1,000,000 recorded pounds and these are the steps that we've found most useful for getting started. Why you're overweight Our bodies are amazing (yes, yours too!). In order to survive before supermarkets, we had to be able to store energy to get us through lean times, we store this energy as adipose fat tissue. If you put more energy into your body than it needs, it stores it, for (potential) later use. When you put in less than it needs, it uses the stored energy. The more energy you have stored, the more overweight you are. The trick is to get your body to use the stored energy, which can only be done if you give it less energy than it needs, consistently. Before You Start The very first step is calculating your calorie needs. You can do that HERE. This will give you an approximation of your calorie needs for the day. The next step is to figure how quickly you want to lose the fat. One pound of fat is equal to 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of fat per week you will need to consume 500 calories less than your TDEE (daily calorie needs from the link above). 750 calories less will result in 1.5 pounds and 1000 calories is an aggressive 2 pounds per week. Tracking Here is where it begins to resemble work. The most efficient way to lose the weight you desire is to track your calorie intake. This has gotten much simpler over the years and today it can be done right from your smartphone or computer. r/loseit recommends an app like MyFitnessPal, Loseit! (unaffiliated), or Cronometer. Create an account and be honest with it about your current stats, activities, and goals. This is your tracker and no one else needs to see it so don't cheat the numbers. You'll find large user created databases that make logging and tracking your food and drinks easy with just the tap of the screen or the push of a button. We also highly recommend the use of a digital kitchen scale for accuracy. Knowing how much of what you're eating is more important than what you're eating. Why? This may explain it. Creating Your Deficit How do you create a deficit? This is up to you. r/loseit has a few recommendations but ultimately that decision is yours. There is no perfect diet for everyone. There is a perfect diet for you and you can create it. You can eat less of exactly what you eat now. If you like pizza you can have pizza. Have 2 slices instead of 4. You can try lower calorie replacements for calorie dense foods. Some of the communities favorites are cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash in place of their more calorie rich cousins. If it appeals to you an entire dietary change like Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian. The most important thing to remember is that this selection of foods works for you. Sustainability is the key to long term weight management success. If you hate what you're eating you won't stick to it. Exercise Is NOT mandatory. You can lose fat and create a deficit through diet alone. There is no requirement of exercise to lose weight. It has it's own benefits though. You will burn extra calories. Exercise is shown to be beneficial to mental health and creates an endorphin rush as well. It makes people feel *awesome* and has been linked to higher rates of long term success when physical activity is included in lifestyle changes. Crawl, Walk, Run It can seem like one needs to make a 180 degree course correction to find success. That isn't necessarily true. Many of our users find that creating small initial changes that build a foundation allows them to progress forward in even, sustained, increments. Acceptance You will struggle. We have all struggled. This is natural. There is no tip or trick to get through this though. We encourage you to recognize why you are struggling and forgive yourself for whatever reason that may be. If you overindulged at your last meal that is ok. You can resolve to make the next meal better. Do not let the pursuit of perfect get in the way of progress. We don't need perfect. We just want better. Additional resources Now you're ready to do this. Here are more details, that may help you refine your plan.
* Lose It Compendium - Frame it out! * FAQ - Answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions! [link] [comments] |
| 24-Hour Pledge - Monday, 09 August 2021 - The Plan for Today! Posted: 08 Aug 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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| Daily Q&A Post for Monday, 09 August 2021 - No question too small! Posted: 08 Aug 2021 10:31 PM PDT Got a question? We've got answers! Do you have question but don't want to make a whole post? That's fine. Ask right here! What is on your mind? Everyone is welcome to ask questions or provide answers. No question is too minor or small. TIPS: * Include your stats if appropriate/relevant (or better yet, update your flair!) * Check the FAQ and other resources in the sidebar! [link] [comments] |
| Am I as fat as I look in photos? Posted: 08 Aug 2021 05:46 PM PDT I've been dealing with this recently and wanted to share incase other people have a similar experience! So I've been trying to lose weight, obviously. Sometimes I look in the mirror and look at my self shirtless and think "I look fine. I like the way my body looks right now, why am I trying to lose weight? I'm happy with the extra pluff." After having those thoughts, I lose motivation to keep losing weight. And then I'll get a picture taken from my head down and..Jesus. I feel like I look like one of those teddy bears with a small head but HUGE body I get so ashamed, so embarrassed, and immediately start trying to lose weight again. And then the cycle repeats. Is this normal? Does anybody else feel like this? Why does my body look so much bigger in pictures? Is it actually that big? Is that how people see me? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 09 Aug 2021 12:33 AM PDT I'm 21 F at 5'10 and 170 pounds. I want to get down to 125-130. I have had a past with restricting and binging but have finally recovered and now I don't feel uncomfortable with my food choices. I now feel confident in beginning a weight loss journey and believe I can do it in a very healthy and sustainable way since I would never want to go back to my disordered habits. I'm proud because I now can track calories in a healthy mindset compared to something that was obsessive. Anyways, I want to get to this weight but in a sustainable way that won't make me feel hungry 24/7. I don't want to lose it and then gain it all back in the matter of months. When I feel hunger for too often, it's expected that I will binge. While I don't want this process to take years long, I do want it to be something maintainable and reasonable. The problem is that I don't know how many calories I should be consuming to reach this goal. I also don't know if I should be eating more carbs, protein, or fats. Lastly, I don't know if I should focus more on cardio or weight training. Sorry this post is all over the place, but it would be helpful to get some weight loss help for someone wanting to drop a lot in a sustainable way. [link] [comments] |
| Been at this almost a year, getting tired Posted: 08 Aug 2021 03:01 PM PDT Started out at 236lb/107kg (5'4" 39F). Got an exercise bike, rode the crap out of it, and started at 1400 calories a day with MyFitnessPal back in September 2020. Added in dumbbell weight lifting back in January. Now down to 1000-1100 calories a day if I'm not working out, up to 1400 if I am (after talking to a dietician from a multi month plateau, curse you birth control, my maintenance is 1900). I'm currently at 187lb/84kg. Lately I've been keeping to 1100-1400 calories a day, but just can't seem to get the motivation to actually work out anymore in the past 3 weeks, especially as I was doing 1 hour a day either bike or weights almost religiously for what feels like so long now (both broken up or continuous). Can't really do HIIT as knee arthritis and missing most of a meniscus does not get along with jumping around (also kills most squats except Sumo). I don't feel the endorphin rush people keep talking about after a workout, never have. Instead I'm just exhausted, with muscles worked out feeling weak. So I've been averaging working out 2 days a week instead of the 5 I need to be doing. How do you keep up motivation to keep working out if you don't get the happy from it? Side note, I see success stories from people who have lost more weight in a matter of months than I have in an entire year. Its disheartening af, and I know everyone is different, just feels like I lost the genetic lottery. [link] [comments] |
| I am going to start taking care of myself again Posted: 08 Aug 2021 01:23 PM PDT I'm writing this post to remind myself to keep going. Five years ago my BMI was around 32 and I dropped it down to 24, and although it isn't much, it has gone up to 26 again because I've lost the energy/ motivation. I don't even feel like I care anymore. I've been stuck. For two years I have stopped taking care of my physical health, whether it was excessive junk food or lack of movement or sleep or whatever. for the past two years I kept finding new excuses as to why I couldn't get back to my healthy habits. " I'm too busy" " I can't workout at home " " the gym gives me anxiety " " I'm too tired " " it's too late/early" "I have an exam to study for" " I need my caffeine / sugar/ (whatever craving) " " I don't want to " Whatever I could to make sure I didn't even try. My weight isn't something I lost just to look good. Staying active helps me keep up with my mental health. I've been unstable for the past two years because I lost the one thing keeping me grounded. God knows it's easy to stay down when you're already there. I'm sick of it. I need to start again, and I will. Thank you all for inspiring me. I've been on this subreddit for a while now, just lurking, but it's the one of the main things that kept me going. Thank you all! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 08 Aug 2021 05:45 PM PDT Hello friends, I started my weight loss journey back in March at 255lbs. Originally I had exactly one goal in mind, to be healthier, for myself to feel better. I wanted just to move a little weight, one small step at a time. And when the weight did start coming off I did start feeling better, and everything started gaining momentum. I found a work out partner. Someone just as excited as I was to be losing weight, and building health. Truth be told I am a fragile person, this journey was also about my mental health and growing there too. It was easy to fall for him. We worked out together, we shared diet food together, we dreamed together. And for the 30 days of our whirlwind friendship and romance losing weight was so very easy. He left two weeks ago. And I've been very proud of myself for not falling off the wagon completely. I maintained my diet, and did some exercising (truth be told not as much as when we were together). The scale continued in my favor, and I can't begin to tell you how good it feels to go through some hard stuff and not revert back to my old ways of eating and vegging out. I am currently down 42lbs, weighing in today at 213lbs. Why I needed to post? Just need the support today, because I have so much more to lose. I need encouragement. Because sometimes this is really hard. And not having the support I grew to care about is hard. I know I need to be my own support and believe in myself. I am getting there, each day I am getting there. But for today I would love a little line of encouragement from my internet friends who have all been in my boat. Thank you for the love and support! [link] [comments] |
| Help please - How to deal with tummy sagging / loose skin after losing weight? Posted: 09 Aug 2021 12:02 AM PDT For the last 9 years I have progressively put on more and more weight, and after getting to my heaviest weight at the start of this year I decided to change. Within 5 months I have lost 46lbs, and back into a normal BMI range (🎉) but I'm still going, I have another 10lbs that I want to lose which will take me back to the weight I was 9 years ago! I carried a lot of that weight on my tummy, and so far it has been tightening up in some areas so there isn't too much loose skin but I have a "hormonal belly" so I have weight in my upper belly that seems to push everything down. (The difference when I just lift a little upper belly weight with my hand is astonishing and makes me look so much smaller.) I need to tone up with crunches etc., but does anyone have any advice for avoiding loose skin / sagging tummy or loosing upper belly weight? Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| I need opinions on a healthy weight Posted: 09 Aug 2021 02:14 AM PDT I am 13M and 5'3.5 and trying to lose weight. I was at around 61kg a few weeks ago and since then have been trying to exercise more e.g. press ups and making generally healthier eating decisions. Yesterday I thought it looked like I had lost weight (and other people agreed) so I weighed myself however I got 65kg. I was almost certain I'd lost some weight. Anyway now I'm confused as to how to lose weight effectively, or even if I should be losing weight at all. So I need opinions, do I need to lose weight, if I do how much should I lose, and what is the most effective way to go about it? (I don't have access to a gym) [link] [comments] |
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