Weight loss: I used to wear a pair of size 46 jeans to work because they were comfortably loose. Today I'm wearing a pair size 36 because my 40s were uncomfortably loose! |
- I used to wear a pair of size 46 jeans to work because they were comfortably loose. Today I'm wearing a pair size 36 because my 40s were uncomfortably loose!
- A small little milestone for me today. Down 15 lbs!
- IN ONEDERLAND!!!
- I finally started to fix my bad eating habits and didn't even notice!
- I'm officially over 30 lbs down. I'm not that excited?
- Weightloss progress
- renewing my journey today!
- Anyone have advice for how to prevent chafing and inner thigh rash?
- Down 13 pounds in 6 weeks!
- [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: August 3rd, 2021
- Anyone has "scientifically psychological" books about weight loss?
- How to deal with Hedonic Hunger
- I lost 5 more kg in this month and 16.2kg in total!
- How do you deal with feeling hungry when you already ate your daily limit of calories and can't get more?
- Advice/Discussion
- 30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 2
- Anxiety and Weight Loss (Random Musings)
- Week 4 - One month down, a lifetime still to go...
- Daily Q&A Post for Tuesday, 03 August 2021 - No question too small!
- How do I know if I am doing enough?
- What are you looking forward to once you lose the weight you want?
- Advice for Beginner?
- Should I follow my TDEE cutting calories, or just subtract 1000 from Fitbit "calories burned"?
- 8 month weightloss update - 35lbs
| Posted: 02 Aug 2021 04:31 AM PDT Whew! Long title! 51m 6' SW: 307 / CW:222 / GW:??! My heaviest was 307lbs oct of 2019, then life kind of changed and I used diet and exercise to cope, not in a healthy way. I dropped to 240 before people and the therapist said I was losing too much around June of 2020. And I honestly thought I looked worst than at 250 because of the loose skin over my pants. I went back up to a max of 262 but maintained mostly around 255. Then life did it again in April, now I'm at 222lbs, trying to eat more, eat better, added resistance training to my hiking, sometimes literally. Anyway, I just wanted to share since I don't really have a support structure of any kind right now and it's a moment. [link] [comments] |
| A small little milestone for me today. Down 15 lbs! Posted: 02 Aug 2021 02:58 PM PDT So I started my weight loss journey about 2 months ago. I'm 26 years old, and I started at 338 lbs at 5'9". Just looked in the mirror one day and said enough is enough. So I started walking on a treadmill and really counting my calories using the LoseIt app. I started going to the gym with a college buddy of mine about 3 weeks ago. I stopped snacking and really focus on eating cleaner. Way less Doordash, and 1 cheat meal a week, but even then I'll skip a meal so I still end up under maintenance. It's just been great, and I feel a lot better physically. I stepped on the scale just now, and I was 323. 15 lbs doesn't seem like much, but then I picked up a 15lb weight and was like...man, I burned this off 🤣 My goal is to get to 250. Even if it's not fast...if I could be 250 by the time my wife and I buy a house in the next couple years? I would legitimately cry. Idk, I was just happy and wanted to share it! This sub has been really helpful in keeping my mentality right and just staying positive, so thank you for all your posts, they're wonderful to read! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 02 Aug 2021 09:06 AM PDT IT IS FINALLY MY TURN TO POST THIS!! After being stuck at 200-201 for the last week and a half, the scale finally read 199 TODAY!!! Not only is this a onederland milestone, but it's also my FIRST 10 LBS LOST MILESTONE! Started at 209 and now at 199! 199.8 to be exact, which I know is tipping to 200 and if the scale reads differently tomorrow I'll know it's just water fluctuations etc. The good thing is that I've hit a new low. Also it's funny that weight loss is one of the only things where "hitting a new low" is a GOOD thing! I'm so proud of myself ☺️☺️ As to how I did it: As a short, fat woman (5'2) my maintenance calories were about 2200 a day. Well, I've been eating around 1600 daily. I started June 14. I have also been working out every weekday anywhere from 25 minutes to 40. I run a mile, hit the stair stepper, and do jump rope. As I said before, I was stuck at 200 and 201 for over a week. It was very frustrating but I just kept doing my thing. There was moments and even whole days I would feel discouraged but then I would remind myself that I had already lost 8-9 lbs, I visibly look better, I feel better, and there would be no point in stopping now. Wishing you all prosperity! [link] [comments] |
| I finally started to fix my bad eating habits and didn't even notice! Posted: 03 Aug 2021 12:27 AM PDT The last two months I stopped counting calories, mostly because I was feed up with the constant work. It was not a good month for me work wise and my private life also got pretty shaken. My weight and weight los was not on my mind to be honest. I used to weigh 115 Kilogramm (253 lbs) at 1,66 cm (5,45") and have lost weight slowly about 1-2 Kilos a month. I stepped on the scale again after 2 months of doing nothing and was shocked. I still lost about 1,5 Kilo ( about 3,3 lbs). The shock made me cry, I was fully expecting to have gone up to be 90 Kilo (198 lbs) or more again but instead stared down at an 86,5 (190 lbs). My lowest ever since my teenage years. Yes in the months of not doing active weight loss I slowed down, but the numbers still dropped. It showed me, that I did what I wanted to achieve - I started to fix my eating habits! I noticed it to in real life but payed no attention to it. No more snacking most days, some softdrinks only on special occasions like dinner with friends. Smaller portion sizes and I am still going down with them, mostly because I am full faster. Cooking fresh nearly everyday (thanks to my boyfriend who loves cooking). It made a difference and I payed no attention to it. Gyms were still closed till recently in Germany so I had to relay on small at home workouts and just monitoring my food intake. Most of my weight loss I did not celebrate because it felt like nothing special. Just something that I should have done a long time ago. Occasionally people noticed and made a nice remark but that was it. But stepping on that scale and seeing that gave me hope, hope that I can keep the weight off. That my bad eating habits are not going to catch up all to easily. I might never be a perfect size for my height. But if I reach a healthy, stable weight, than I am more than happy! [link] [comments] |
| I'm officially over 30 lbs down. I'm not that excited? Posted: 02 Aug 2021 08:09 AM PDT My partner and I decided a few months ago to do monthly check ins about our health/fitness goals on the first of every month. Well yesterday we had our check in and I told him I had lost 30 lbs (I hit 31 lbs lost today) and he didn't understand why I wasn't celebrating/why I wasn't that excited about it. When I first started this weight loss journey in April I was soooo excited/obsessed with losing weight. I would talk his ear off for hours about all of the weight loss info I had read about. I was keeping him updated with every small victory "baby I'm 10 lbs down!" and "I hit 15 lbs down today!" and "18 lbs down, I lost as much as our dog weighs!" and "These pants didn't used to fit and look at them now!" etc. So the fact that I didn't share/wasn't excited about hitting the 30 lbs down mark was baffling to him. I think he interpreted my lack of excitement as a sign that I was giving up on my goal of losing more weight, which seemed to worry him (let me just be clear he is super supportive and not judgmental and just wants the best for me, he has never said anything negative about my appearance despite me gaining 70 lbs since we got together 8 years ago). He tried to get me excited "Aren't you excited to be able to hike further without getting tired? To be able to run without your feet hurting? Don't you feel like your clothes are fitting better?" etc. It is so strange but I honestly don't feel excited about this journey any more? I am determined to continue to lose weight. I am being disciplined and sticking to my deficit. But I am just not excited right now. Not sure exactly why. I think that I might get excited again when I go down a pant size or when I lose enough weight that I have to go shopping for clothes (which I love doing). But right now I am a little indifferent. I don't hate my diet, I've gotten used to being in a deficit. I don't plan on stopping any time soon, but the idea of reaching my goal weight doesn't put a smile on my face like it used to. Has anyone else felt this way on their journey? Can you relate? BTW here is a picture of me today. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 02 Aug 2021 07:14 PM PDT So last year around this time I weighed 224 (I'm 23 F, 5'4). I now weigh around 196 (although it fluctuates with water weight lol), and while my weight loss journey has had its ups and downs, and I'm not at my GW I got some good news today. So I went in for a yearly appt to renew my prescription for a medication I take. And the Dr. told me she was impressed with my weight loss since last year and that my blood pressure was much better because of the loss! So I just wanted to remind everyone struggling rn that it's not easy, but it's worth it and even small/slow progress is still better than none at all!! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 02 Aug 2021 06:28 PM PDT 24f, 5'3", 230 lbs. scary to admit all that! i've been overweight for my entire childhood and adult life, but lately the gradual weight gain i've experienced has been bothering me more than usual. i've always been unhappy with myself: depression, anxiety, the whole ten yards. i don't date, my friends are my coworkers, i barely can stand to be seen in public. but now my health isn't looking great either with high blood pressure, hypertension and a history of diabetes and heart problems in my family. i've been diagnosed with pcos and i'm currently taking prediabetic medications. i visited the nutritionist today and created a meal plan and calorie/protein goal for myself! 1500 is my budget for calories, 60g for protein. she also suggested 1200 cals, but i wanted to do something gradual and manageable for myself. around 200 cals each for two healthy snacks, and the rest into meals. the exercise goal is about 20 mins of walking at least three times a week. i love going to the park and hiking, so this part isn't too difficult when i overcome my chronic exhaustion. i'm terrible at prepping, horrible at counting calories, and measuring ingredients is the bane of my existence... my excuse is always that i'm always tired and it's just easier to not overthink. but i've come to decide that discipline is key thanks to this subreddit, and motivation is only 10% of the battle. discipline is difficult! i'm horrible at resisting temptation, so i try to keep most treats out of the house. how do you guys personally maintain discipline, or build it up over the months? i've gotten pretty good at forming the better habits of eating at home and drinking only water and coffee these past few months, but the work that goes into logging and counting each meal is definitely intimidating. i've used apps in the past with little success once i start growing tired of counting. my work days are also long, and even though i have more days off, i find myself sleeping them away instead of maintaining a decent schedule. do you have any advice for a renewed attempt at weight loss? i definitely don't want to disappoint my nutritionist... or myself this time! [link] [comments] |
| Anyone have advice for how to prevent chafing and inner thigh rash? Posted: 02 Aug 2021 04:39 PM PDT I am 5 4' 160 F, I'd lost a lot of weight In 2019, down to 140. Skip to now, I've gained quite a bit back and am really frustrated. Please be kind, I am already beating myself up for it. I go on very long walks and have been trying to jog, but I have thick thighs that chafe and create painful rashes when I run or walk for too long in shorts. It's the middle of summer so how is this avoided? It makes it hard to go on runs or extended walks when it creates these rashes and I pay for it by being raw as hell halfway through. And to add to it, the next day it makes it painful to walk! Is the only solution sweating it out in long pants or leggings? Any tips from fellow thicker thigh peeps? Edit: Thanks so much everyone for all of the ideas and solutions. I have a lot of different ideas to try for next time I go on a long walk or a jog, I'll update when I find out what works best. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 02 Aug 2021 07:38 AM PDT I am so happy I am screaming lol. All last week my weight held steady. Today I got my period and woke up to the lowest weight I've seen in a couple months- 179.0. I have been DYING to get out of the 180s. My loseit app exported my data for the week and it looks like I really stepped it up. I burned 4000 calories this week just from exercise. That's not even all though because I underestimate my exercise calories by cutting and reporting only half of them. I also am always wearing a chest strap and HRM for accuracy. I probably burned 6000 😁 Even through I had intense cravings last week since it was the week before my period i didn't give in. I went carb free and stuck to meats and eggs. I am so so happy right now. My final goal is around 125. At this rate I can be there in a few months. I am surprised by how much better I feel?! The weight loss is just a bonus, the feeling is better honestly. I have so much energy and finally sleep somewhat normal compared to having insomnia before. I feel happier and more calm. I cannot wait to see the 160s this month. Good luck to everyone! If you put in the work, be honest with yourself and stay consistent you will get there! Edit: If you're bringing negativity you will be ✨blocked✨ I have ran all my calculations and I have a doctor supervising my loss. I don't need "advice". Have a nice day 😃 [link] [comments] |
| [Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: August 3rd, 2021 Posted: 02 Aug 2021 11:01 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] |
| Anyone has "scientifically psychological" books about weight loss? Posted: 02 Aug 2021 10:38 PM PDT Hello, I've been fat since middle school, during puberty, I was getting too tall and too hungry, and ended up eating too much. Since then, I've been stuck in yo-yo dieting. I know EVERYTHING that needs to be done, I've tried all tricks. To name a few:
and I've ALWAYS lost weight using all of these. What usually happens is I will stick to them for a couple of weeks or months, lose a bit of weight, then I'll stop dieting before you say that I have to make a life change not only a diet, actually many of the above became habits. But if there is no calorie deficit, then there's no weight loss :( this post is getting long. Basically, I know the science behind weight loss and I know that you need to stick to a diet that allows for a deficit. But even when I find a diet that I genuinely enjoy (like fasting), I end up with yo-yo dieting and so, I want any resources, books, videos, comments talking about why? why do I do this? I know damn well better than anyone that I'm a hardworking, capable person. and yet I still can't control my weight or my appetite :( [link] [comments] |
| How to deal with Hedonic Hunger Posted: 02 Aug 2021 02:52 PM PDT https://www.webmd.com/diet/story/hedonic-hunger-and-why-we-cant-stop-eating Since last week when my obesity doctor taught me about the difference between true (needing food) hunger and cravings, I've been tracking my own hunger cues and struggling to make sense of it all. When I stop just before fullness at lunch with an amount of food that is less than usual, is the "hunger" I feel at 3 p.m. a craving or true hunger because I didn't eat enough? Doc says that true hunger only occurs 4-5 hours after food consumption and only happens 2-3 times a day. But man, I feel ravenous! At any rate, when investigating this difference between kinds of hunger cues, I came across this above article. In some ways, it's kind of bad news: modern life is uniquely stacked against us when it comes to stimulating "hedonic" hunger, or cravings. But there are some things we can do to increase our success when it comes to resisting hedonic hunger according to this article and others I've read:
While the news is not great--there is no shortcut, and this is HARD--it is a relief to me to have my eyes wide open so I can do what I need to do in order to be successful. If it's like an addiction, than I know I need addiction-fighting tools in my toolbox, too. How do you deal with your hedonic hunger? For those of you who have been maintaining, does it get easier over time? [link] [comments] |
| I lost 5 more kg in this month and 16.2kg in total! Posted: 03 Aug 2021 01:33 AM PDT Hi guys! This is a new update regarding my weight loss journey and I can tell you it was brutal. My journey is only just beginning. I have to loose more than 20kg to reach my final destination. I hope that my update can help/motivate you to start loosing weight. I don't see myself as someone who is crazy about sports or eating healthy just someone that likes to loose weight. My stats for now: height: 185cm weight: 110.9kg as for now goal: 88-90kg Stay safe everyone and thank you for motivating me. I wish you all only the best and my next update regarding my journey comes next month. Greetings and stay hydrated ;) My last posts if someone thinks he/she would like to know more: [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 02 Aug 2021 10:28 AM PDT Sometimes I deplete the 1500 calories limit quickly. I'm half day in and I already ate all that. Yeah I know I should be smarter and should extend the intake so it matches with full day of eating, but sometimes, some days are just like this. Then after my last meal, several hours pass and I start feeling hungry. And there are still many hours before bed time. When I feel really hungry I eat some salad (without any additions, just veggies) to fill me up or some other very low calorie foods like watermelon to minimize the addition to the limit and to stop the feelings of hunger. It helps but only up to certain point. Those kind of foods just go through me and don't really fill me up, they just made the rest of the day 50% more bearable so I can keep at it without going "fuck it, imma get some [insert food I shouldn't eat because it would exceed the limit a little bit more than is acceptable]" . When I work out that day, there is no problem since I can afford more calories when I burn. But sometimes even then it can happen. And I can't afford to workout more or I'll get very tired and won't be able to workout the next few days which means lowering my calorie limit even more and that sucks. But I guess I'll just have to deal with it and get used to it. How about you? What do you do when you exceed your limit and feel hungry AF but can't eat anymore? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 02 Aug 2021 10:55 PM PDT Hello all, 23F here Quick background: when I was in high school, I weighted 230lbs. I lost weight and at the start of 2020 was down to 155. I was so pleased with how I looked, though I wasn't eating much and it was a bit unhealthy. I began eating more after I started passing out from hunger, and began feeling better. Since then, I've kinda been eating without thought and have recently weighed in at 175. I have been exercising more than ever before, mostly lifting weights. I am being sure I'm having enough protein, carbs, and fats. I feel great! Beyond my new found inability to pass a bowel and all my pants now being too small, pants that quite literally fit a month ago. Any advice on what I should change / do differently? Is the weight gain normal when you begin exercising? Is the bloat normal? I assume I'm bulking in protein, but wouldn't my pants be fitting better then? Not popping at the seams? [link] [comments] |
| 30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 2 Posted: 02 Aug 2021 05:10 PM PDT Hello lovely losers & fluffy monsters, I hope your Monday was a real stunner. Which isn't hard for a Monday. Show up, don't suck as hard as last Monday. That's it. Weigh in daily, enter in Libra & remove moral judgement/stigma/shame directed at yourself about it: Progress over perfection. Trying to unattach my self worth from the number on the scale. Logged it this morning without much fuss. 1800 calories (tracking in 5-day cycles, Friday/Saturday at maintenance): On it. Making tacos! Exercise 5 days a week: 30 minute stationary bike with upper body lift sets mixed in. 2/2 days. Alone time to word vomit into journal: A little today would like to hit more up before bed. Todays gratitude list: Today I'm grateful for my work even when it's bad, I'm grateful for every dog I've ever seen on my commute & some mild weather. I don't like pumpkin spice but I'm ready for fall. I'm tired of sunscreen. Express gratitude (verbally or through written communication): Will do this evening. Your turn kids! [link] [comments] |
| Anxiety and Weight Loss (Random Musings) Posted: 02 Aug 2021 02:19 PM PDT About 15 years ago (I was 25 at the time) I lost 160 pounds. I was 315 and I got down to 155 in the span of about a year. It was all calorie counting and running. Over the last 15 years, I basically gained it all back (my high was 311). There were fits and starts of attempts to lose the weight again. I'd drop some weight and then gain it back plus a little extra. It was like some kind of broken see-saw. In April of this year, when I got on the scale and saw 311, I was really depressed. How could I let myself get back into this mess? I had worked hard to lose weight, and eventually, though time (and many poor decisions) I was back where I started. After feeling down for a bit, I decided to give it another go with a diet revamp and exercise (walking and biking). I've lost 65 pounds in that time. It hasn't been perfect. There are good days and there are bad days, there are weight plateaus, there are inexplicable gains, and there are days where I have bad food. I have quite a way to go still to reach my goal, but I have learned something along the way about the times I've failed and the times I have succeeded. The most important thing I've learned and that I just want to put out there for all of my great anonymous friends out there (on this sub) who (like me) get frustrated in the process: it is not all or nothing. All-or-nothing thinking is a response to anxiety we feel. Often times (at least with me) it leads to giving in and settling for the status quo. Many times, I'd think, after eating WAY more than I should have, "that's it, I torpedoed my diet, what's the use in continuing?" The use of continuing is that one bad meal, one bad day, even one bad week is not enough to destroy your diet. We can recover. We should recover. It is about being healthier, learning what causes trigger eating, and staying committed to our goals of living healthier lives. I guess, the tl;dr is: you've got this, don't let anxiety and all-or-nothing thinking derail the hard work you are doing. I'll keep trying with you all because I want to reach my goals with all of you. Thanks for reading. [link] [comments] |
| Week 4 - One month down, a lifetime still to go... Posted: 02 Aug 2021 08:29 PM PDT SW: Error (Probably ~155kg) OK! First month done. Pretty happy with myself. This week's weigh in was the lowest 'drop' I've had, went from 144.9kg to 144.0kg. Not sad about it, knew it was all going to slow down sooner or later. Obviously an average of 2.5kg loss a week is awesome. The plan for month 2 is to up the walking... I have dogs we walk for 30mins a day ... we're gonna up that. I'm still doing 2x shakes and a pre-made health meal a day. Occasionally throw some healthy snacks in there -- avocado and rice cakes / fruit / nuts or whatever. MFP has been good, keeps me honest. MFP daily goal is 2,260cal a day. I am trying to stick around the 12-1800 mark and for the most part I have managed. There has only been 1 day where I've blown over the MFP calorie goal and that was when I had a Hungry Jacks (Burger King) cheat meal last week after having a few beers at a work do. Though it tasted delicious I felt pretty bad about it. Which I know I shouldn't coz I mean fuck me it was 1 meal and I had been out drinking with work mates but yeah, probably shouldn't have bothered. If I'd held out for another 45mins I'd have been home and could have had something healthy but I was hungry and it was late and fuck it, I had it. This entire month I've only had 4 pints of light lager (see above) and 3 cans of mid strength. Coming from a bloke who would drink an average of 6-8 cans of full strength a night and 2x/3x that on the weekend, I'm really happy about this. I have a can of mid strength for each half of the rugby game I go watch with my mate. Means I can drive there and back and again, thanks to MFP I now know just how bad getting on the piss really is for the calorie conscious. I've also binned cheese and bread which was pretty much the entirety of my diet. You wouldn't know it to look at me but I am a vegetarian, obviously one of the less healthy ones... as I've mentioned in previous posts: beer, cheese and bread was pretty much my staple diet. In terms of 'do I feel different?' -- no. I mean it's only the first month and I've only lost 10kg ... my back still hurts, I still look fucking terrible and I'm not all of a sudden doing back flips. I don't think I can even tie my laces without breathing weird. It's pretty disgusting to think about to be honest, I do feel ashamed of myself but, again, fuck it. We've made a start and we're on our way. I don't intend to quit. I will probably check in again next month ... I'll keep these updates to monthly now but might throw in a mid-month update if I need to feel accountable. Other than my misses and my mum, I'm not really advertising my journey publicly because I'm just too fuckin' embarrassed but it will come. I'm sure sooner or later I'll be able to open my wardrobe back up and get into some clothes I used to wear and then in time surpass even them. I've put 30kg on in 2 years ... I need to lose that 30 + another 20 I reckon. Fuck knows how much loose skin I'm gonna have but I imagine it will be lots. Good luck you guys, I hope you all keep on keeping on. [link] [comments] |
| Daily Q&A Post for Tuesday, 03 August 2021 - No question too small! Posted: 02 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] |
| How do I know if I am doing enough? Posted: 02 Aug 2021 10:26 PM PDT I have been semi consistent with exercise 5/7 days of the week for a month and a half. My exercise routine is roughly moderate for 20-30 minutes and I am usually really sweaty and tired for about 20 minutes after. I haven't been able to adjust my diet because that is out of control in my current living situation (ie. I just eat what ever my family cooks and snack on what ever we have). I haven't really noticed any results and I am a bit concerned and disheartened that I am not doing enough. I know that diet is super important but I will still hoping to see a little progress without being able to change my diet. Do people have any suggestions to improve or keep going :( for note I am 5'9 Amab, and I weight roughly 270 [link] [comments] |
| What are you looking forward to once you lose the weight you want? Posted: 02 Aug 2021 07:07 AM PDT I remember back in the summer of 2013, I had a hot boyfriend, I was 141, and feeling amazing. I was 6 lbs away from my goal. I was able to wear shorts!!! Almost 10 years later, I am married, 199lbs and not happy with my body. I suffered from binge eating disorder, and gained 60lbs. I stoped going to the gym and seeing my personal trainer. All I wear are leggings now because jeans feel funny on me. These are my motivational goals; what are yours? Goals: • One of my biggest goals was to do a pin up photo shoot or a boudoir photo shoot. it's been in my mind for a long time. • finally buy some new outfits (with shorts!) • get a new tattoo (I already have several) • go on vacation with hubs and finally wear cute outfits • get extra money from my work for losing weight (they have programs that give you extra money on your HSA for weight loss) • have a cute baby bump when we start trying next year • go on more adventures with hubs/friends What are your motivations for losing weight? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 02 Aug 2021 07:05 PM PDT Hey everyone, new to the subreddit here! I am looking for advice on how to discipline myself to keep working out. I am a 24F and am the heaviest I have been in my life (~190 lbs). I have the motivation, its the discipline that is hard for me. I was very skinny growing up, I actually didnt start gaining weight until junior/senior year of high school. My weight didn't become a problem until 2020 quarantine and I gained about 40 pounds. I really want to lose this weight but I just dont know where to begin. For starting I plan to do 30 minutes of treadmill, stair climber and elliptical each. Is this a good starting point? I feel that if I have a solid plan it will be easier for me to go frequently. [link] [comments] |
| Should I follow my TDEE cutting calories, or just subtract 1000 from Fitbit "calories burned"? Posted: 02 Aug 2021 10:15 PM PDT I hope the title wasn't too confusing, I've only been doing this for 3 weeks. So my TDEE maintenance is 2386 calories. I currently weigh 217lbs and am a 5'2'' woman. I work out 4-5 times a week (an hour of steady low impact cardio plus 10k steps a day). So ever since I started this, I've been eating 1,386 calories because my goal is to lose 2 lbs a week ( I adjust my TDEE every week). Recently I just noticed I can also see that my Fitbit tells me how many calories I burned for today. For example, I burned 3,636 calories today, is it safe for me to eat 2,636 calories or should I stick to the 1,386 calories recommended by the TDEE calculator? Thank you so much! [link] [comments] |
| 8 month weightloss update - 35lbs Posted: 03 Aug 2021 01:33 AM PDT I just realised it'd been a LONG time since my last post showing my weight loss. I won't lie; I have not done any exercise routine. I haven't finally found a love of HIIT or become a 6 am 10k run person. Chances are, I never will. HOWEVER, I have found ways to exercise are not always miserable and that running actually isn't bad, and I am physically capable of a 5k. That's a pretty big change in mindset. More importantly, though, is the fact today I woke up and saw that I haven't changed at all in 8 months. That sounds terrible, doesn't it? But it's not! I have maintained my weight loss for 3/4 of a year after believing it would never be possible at all. And despite the horrible, horrible year we've had and added stress, it's been easy! The techniques I learned through losing weight really did make maintaining better, I haven't calorie counted at all the last 2 months, and I'm the same weight. I know portions now and how to eat well, and I genuinely understand my hunger cues, from not ever getting them and stuffing my face every chance I could now if I've eaten a huge amount at a restaurant, I'm quite content to eat when I want rather than eating again at the next meal time and being miserable. Weight loss was simple but not easy, and I don't believe maintenance will always be easy, but it's such a relief to realise that I am capable of it. I'm sure this sounds like an unbelievably irritating, arrogant post, but I started this journey over a year ago now feeling miserable and not thinking anything would change. Then it started to change, and it was WORK, and I was starting to get terrified that when life started back up, and I had to go to work and school, I would just end up back where I was. That I could never eat a pizza again or the work canteen chips would cause a downfall never seen before. So I can happily announce that that hasn't happened and that looking after myself mentally and physically is the best possible thing I could have done to let everything else in my life fall into place. I really hope everyone out there who's where I was knows that a) it's possible, b) small healthy habits are the key c) maintenance is really weird. It feels like you're eating loads d) please love yourself for everything you do. I know 35lbs wasn't much to lose in the grand scheme of things, but as a petite woman, it SHOWED. I won't lie; I now feel like my body looks like a trash bag filled with water draped over a garden chair, I have no ass, and my boobs have found a home in my armpits. But I don't care; I definitely like how I look more than I did, PLUS I can run for the bus if I need to. I can carry all my groceries home, and my addiction to food = happiness is gone. There was a point in weight loss where I reached my goal and was miserable because I wasn't suddenly perfect, but 8 months on, I feel pretty great. [link] [comments] |
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