Carrot hack!

Tonight is game night with friends and family. My husband and I typically host and have pizza for everyone. I've been trying to be better about logging but man. Eating to lose weight as a small woman is so hard. I decided tonight to cut up a bunch of carrots. I still had my pizza but made sure I loaded up on carrots for the munchy mix. And it worked out so well! I give into snacky foods and I love a good crunch. Having a big volume of veggies worked out so well, I will probably set out a big bowl of veggies every evening for grazing. Highly recommend!

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30 lbs in 1 & 1/2 months!

Lol I told my cousin today that I lost a lot of weight and he told me he was proud of me! My uncle said “Are you sure you’re all right? You need to eat more. You’re starving!” Smh! Proud of myself tho! I eat about 1500 calories a day! I drink a lot of water and give myself cheat days on weekends like pizza and burger king! Honestly i got sick with flu last week so i was a bit scared since i had fluid retention during my illness. However once I was well again i realized i got down to 30 lbs lost. I started at 5’9 237 and am now to 5’9 207. If it makes sense, losing weight is hard but easy at the same time. It took me a lot of attempts finally develop the ability to resist temptation, but when you finally do it, you can resist temptation Forever!

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30 days weight loss

1. Set a realistic goal: Aim to lose 1-2 pounds per week, which is a healthy and sustainable rate of weight loss.
2. Create a calorie deficit: Calculate your daily caloric needs and aim to consume 500-1000 fewer calories per day to achieve a calorie deficit.
3. Eat nutrient-dense foods: Focus on consuming foods that are high in nutrients and low in calories, such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.
4. Drink plenty of water: Drinking water can help you feel fuller and may reduce your overall calorie intake.
5. Avoid processed foods: Processed foods are often high in calories, sugar, and unhealthy fats, and can sabotage your weight loss efforts.
6. Exercise regularly: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per day, such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming.
7. Get enough sleep: Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night, as sleep deprivation can lead to overeating and weight gain.
8. Track your progress: Keep a record of your weight loss progress, including your food intake, exercise, and measurements.
9. Practice mindfulness: Pay attention to your body's hunger and fullness cues, and practice mindful eating to avoid overeating.
10. Seek support: Join a weight loss support group, or enlist the help of a friend or family member to help you stay motivated and accountable.

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I beg someone give me some tips on how to stop or at least cut down on binge eating

I’m at my heaviest and this is probably my worst and longest stint of binge eating. I’ve managed to get all this way without getting any stretch marks on my stomach (well done me for just getting fat a bit slower I guess) but I now have my first fresh one.

I carry my weight very evenly which means I’m fat all over and it’s always noticeable on my face when I gain and I’m ready to throw hands at myself every day I look in the mirror. I hate the way that I look so much now and I used to be so confident!! Now I won’t even get into bed with my partner in just my undies, I always have to wear some kind of pyjamas or giant t shirt to feel comfortable.

For a plethora of reasons I think I might have ADHD and this was also suggested on the last post I made here. I finally spoke to the doctor about it so I’m now on a 6 months wait list to get assessed but of course it could end up that I either don’t have it or I do and they or I decide medication is not the route to take. So what do I do?

I cannot for the life of me build a good habit. I don’t HATE the gym but I don’t enjoy it, I don’t feel good after I work out and I have no motivation to go. I have no motivation to workout at home (I have a walking under desk treadmill from when I was home working and I bought ringfit in the hopes I would be more willing to do that). I like working out the calories of meals, I like doing a food plan for the week. I’m ready to conquer the world on Sunday evening then I get into work and I feel compelled to binge. I feel compelled to binge 24/7. I could do a food plan with meals I really enjoy and then it’ll get to the day and the thought of eating them makes me gag.

I’ve done it before! I lost like a stone and a half before when I was lighter and I was feeling so much happier. Now I’ve gained 3 stone. I could stick to a diet for 2 weeks and go to the gym consistently and then fall right off the wagon. I’ve tried not having yummy things in my flat, I’ve tried allowing myself to have the yummy things so I don’t feel like they’re special anymore. I’ve tried ignoring calorie counting and just reducing my portions slightly/trying not to snack as much between meals/snack but just have healthy ones I enjoy

And here I am nearly 230lbs, I’m just about ready to walk into traffic at this point because I feel so stupid. Just don’t eat all the food!!! And I can’t even do that!! God damn man, what is it going to take for this switch to flip in my head before I actually do something and stick to it

Anyway thanks for reading I’m just going to go scream into my pillow now

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Rant

I worked very hard for two weeks and I managed to lose a kilogram. However in one night I managed to put it all back on. I thought it would just go away after a couple days but it’s been 5 days now and my weight is still increasing by 100g for the last two days. I haven’t done anything different as to when I was losing the weight but now it seems like I’m actively gaining weight. I know weight fluctuates up and down but when I’m eating 400 calories under maintenance I just don’t know why my weight is trending up. I’ve double checked all the calories and even if I went slightly over which is always possible I would still be in a deficit and shouldn’t be losing weight. So frustrating

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I’m confused: Healthy Weight Loss vs. Unhealthy weight loss

I’m a female 32 y/o. I was around 149 around September of 2022. Today I am 139. I don’t exercise often. I do walk daily with my dog (at least 40 mins) I have no idea how I lost this much weight and I would like to know the difference between a healthy weight loss or unhealthy. I did start to eat less and I do have anxiety so idk if it has anything to do with it. I am trying not to think about having cancer or something because my clothes are looser than before and I still don’t understand how I lost that.

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30 Day Accountability Challenge - March Wrap Ups!

Hello lovely losers!

Day 31! Here’s April’s sign up post:

https://redd.it/1265jm9

March wrap ups, let’s hear all about it. Off I go.

1800 – 2000 calories a day: Did not do well enough here. I am down on the scale 1.5 lbs for the month but frankly, I can & will do better. I also need to be very aware of the added sugar I'm consuming. That needs to come down in the next couple.

Exercise five days a week: I’m glad I got more yoga in this month but my mental health is telling me I need more active minutes. I will keep striving for better than a previous version of me! 19/30 day, 6/8 yoga, 0/8 punchin’.

Journal for two minutes before playing my Switch: Good work me. I’ve almost completed two journals this month. 26/31 days.

Read & respond to at least 3 comments a day on this post: I always want to spend more time engaging with y’all. It keeps me focused on the long term goals & I really find you all so inspiring.

Today's gratitude list: I’m not doing well mental health wise, but this is still helpful & occasionally really does reinforce the things that bring me dopamine & serotonin.

Random self-care action I want to conquer today: This does help me remember to be nice to myself on a more frequent basis than I might otherwise.

My stuff handled, tell us all about your March!

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Need to Lose 40 pounds

I’ve gained enough weight that I’m starting to have some physical symptoms (lack of energy, difficulty with stairs). My stomach hangs quite obviously over my pants now.

It seems like an overwhelming amount of weight to lose, and I’m good at losing ten pounds and then I gain it back. Usually because I fall back into the pattern of eating whatever just to get through hunger. Actually eating properly requires so much more.

Anyway that was my intro .

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I need some kind of pep talk or something

I’ve been doing so good.

Like really good.

I’ve been training for this race and jogging 3 nights a week while getting in long walks on my recovery days and I’m down around 60 pounds (Current weight is 363). I’m sitting at my kitchen table after my most successful run to date, jogging constantly for 20 minutes. This week I jogged consistently for over a mile multiple times and I’ve never done that before in my entire life.

But I don’t feel good tonight. My weight (which I have been taking virtually every morning) has been stagnant this week. It’s the first time since I really started taking this seriously where the weight didn’t fall off over a week’s time. I don’t think I ate all that much more. In fact if anything I cut more calories this week than usual.

I understand this happens. Plateaus are common and the actual number on the scale is not all those indicative of me burning fat because I’m likely adding muscle.

But I feel bad. I’m scared because the good feeling of seeing the number change was such a big factor in my mood. I’m getting concerned that if I finish this race and have no concrete goal in the near future I might fall back into old habits.

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Weight-loss buddy person??

Hello!! My names Sarah, I’m 17, and I’m here in search of a weight-loss buddy partner person. Looking for someone to basically lose weight with and helping eachother. Like telling eachother what times we’re gonna start our workout or when we started, what we’re eating when. Anything you’d want to share basically. If you feel like you would want the support, so do I!! Thank you so much.! [insert awesome picture] my Instagram is @Mysterypigeonsauce , please feel free to message me there.

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Not enough of a deficit?

So I started getting serious about losing weight on Feb 21st. I am 5'7 and started at 276.6. Weighed in today at 276. So over a month and I've lost .6 lbs. But I've lost like 2 inches off my waist. I am eating roughly 2000-2200 cals a day, 20 minutes on the rowing machine vigorous effort, 20 minutes weight lifting and 15 stretching. I also do a 30 minute walk every day as well. Does this sound good? Should I adjust my diet at all? Am I just eating at such little a deficit that I'm gaining muscle just about as fast as im losing fat?

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30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 30

Hello lovely losers!

Day 30! Holy guacamole. Here’s April’s sign up post:

https://redd.it/1265jm9

March has 31 days & I will post on the 31st. Y’all can wrap today or tomorrow. I'm going to wrap up tomorrow & see if I can sneak in a lower weigh in. Onto goals!

1800 – 2000 calories a day: On it!

Exercise five days a week: Rest day. 19/30 day, 6/8 yoga, 0/8 punchin’.

Journal for two minutes before playing my Switch: Not today. 26/30 days.

Read & respond to at least 3 comments a day on this post: I’m off to check on the sign up post!

Today's gratitude list: Today, I'm grateful for the soup & salad place by work that publishes their nutrition info. I fucked up my meal prep this week & it’s been so nice to get filling salads & soups as needed. I also pretend they don’t have pastries.

Random self-care action I want to conquer today: Early to bed for real today, I have been sleeping like a poo emoji. Also I went to the doctor yesterday & as much as I hated it, it is self care. A gentle reminder to call your provider if you can afford to & damn I hate the American health care system. Everyone deserves to feel as healthy as possible & be able to see a doctor.

Boring stuff handled, let’s hear about all of you! How’s your March shaping up?

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Sharing the Latest Costco Food Court Nutrition

Hello all!

I was at Costco today and decided to try the Cold Brew Mocha Freeze. Noticed it has pretty much doubled in calories based on the entries I found in the LoseIt app so I reached out to Costco to retrieve their latest nutrition PDF. The drink has 111 grams of sugar which is absolutely insane! I know their food court items are large servings and high calorie but it’s hard to resist grabbing something when you’re there because they are so affordable (after spending hundreds shopping in the store…). I will share the uploaded pdf image below. What are your go tos when at Costco?

https://imgur.com/a/MRC864e

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Fast food doesn’t do it for me anymore

Hey everyone! I hope everyone is doing okay.

Ive posted here a few times. Ive been making a lot of progress. I’m still too scared to weigh myself, but my clothes are way looser and a few people such as family have told me that it looks like I’ve been shedding some weight. I started taking my journey super seriously back in the beginning of January. Been keeping my calories at 1500-1600 while letting myself have a cheat meal every week. Ive been going to the gym three times a week, lifting weights and doing some cardio afterwards. I also go for walks or dance my ass off in my room on the days I don’t go to the gym. Ive really been in the zone and I am starting to feel so much healthier. It’s way more comfortable to sit, wear clothes, move my body and I feel like my brain is working better, too.

So, tonight was a cheat meal night for me. Usually I get sushi or a small personal pizza with veggies on top but tonight I thought a burger and fries sounded good. I went to Wendy’s and got a combo meal. I haven’t had Wendy’s in a long time and let me tell you, even though the meal tasted good, I have felt like complete shit since finishing the meal. My mind feels intensely foggy, my eyes are tired, the taste in my mouth is gross, and my body feels heavy like I have no energy at all and my insides feel polluted. Never say never, like I doubt this will be the last time I have a burger and fries but I’m gonna be sure I either make it myself or something. I literally never want to feel this way again and I can’t believe I would have meals like this more regularly in the past than I do now. It’s inspiring me to continue eating healthfully because it makes me feel so good and I care about my body and how I feel. I’m proud that I’ve come this far and cannot wait to see where I’ll be later this year if I stay consistent and inspired.

Just thought I would share! Take care everyone, you got this!

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Reality check today

I've always been overweight but lately I felt like its gotten bad. Went to the doctor and for the first time I was classified as morbidly obese and I'm the heaviest I've ever been in my life. That combined with some not so good blood work I think is the final motivator to get my shit together. Now im concerned majorly for my health and I will do whatever it takes to lose this weight(in a healthy manner). Always been lurking on this page and now I've got my own post, hurray(?).

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100 Kettlebell Swings a Day

I opted in to this challenge where you do 100 kettlebell swings per day for 30 days, and track your calories for the month to see the changes. It’s great for me because it’s simple, and I get overwhelmed easily when it comes to weight loss. The first couple of days have gone great. However, today I have some pretty bad DOMs.

I’ve heard from different sources that you should push through the soreness, and others that say you should let your body rest. What are your thoughts?

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Does anyone get really demotivated by your Goal Weight being someone else's Starting Weight? Or starting picture being your current weight?

I really struggle with this and it just sucks the motivation right out of me. I just saw someone post a before/after and their "before" is roughly the same height, and close to my current weight. I've lost slowlllllly 40+ lbs to get to where I am now and have been feeling like I look great, but it was a shock of reality seeing this person's before picture to realize just how fat I am, and how far I still have to go.

(And if you just happen to be this person I'm talking about, you are KILLING it and look incredible)

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Advice on changes to implement for a 45 day goal?

I (25F) have been getting back to healthier habits gradually over the last three ish months after a bit of a slump that resulted in some weight gain over the last few years. I’m 5’2 and went from about 145lbs to 165lbs in about 1.5 years. So far, by eating between 1,300-1,500 calories a day and working out 7 days a week, I’ve lost 5 lbs.

For clarification, I weigh myself everyday and ignored initial upticks that were likely due to water retention and general body mysteries. The scale didn’t really budge downwards until after 2 months, and then it dropped a bit suddenly over the last couple of weeks. I’m now hovering at the 159-160 number. In total, I’m down 5 lbs in 3 months.

In terms of what constitutes a workout, I either take a hot yoga class, get 12,000 steps in, or hit the gym for 60 minutes. Gym workout is usually steady state on the stair master for about 20 minutes followed by a lifting session.

Also worth noting that I do full body measurements every Sunday. Everything has stayed the same except my “engaged waist” has lost close to an inch. My relaxed waist has not changed.

My question is, do you think it is feasible to lose 15 lbs in the next 45 days? I have an event Im hoping to look GREAT for and I know that 145 is a good weight for me.

I eat a plant based diet (though I do enjoy take out once or twice a week), am abstaining from alcohol, and would love any advice or feedback! I’m planning on sticking to the 1,300 calories limit and not giving myself those 1,500 days. Anything else? Would you tweak the numbers?

My work is a sedentary desk job as an extra detail!

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Insane Binge Cravings - Proud of myself

I have only felt cravings like I did today once before while doing CICO and it turned into an all day binge that wasn't great (just keep chugging, it is what it is).

Today though, I got the same thing and just made myself a can of corn (158 calories), sprinkled some of kids nacho cheese popcorn topper stuff on and went to town on the whole thing. It wasn't enough and I did it again. Still needed something sweet though and remembered how great the strawberry sorbet I made tasted before freezing and just made myself that (~100 calories).

I am not sitting here satiated from my binge of strange stuff I don't normally eat... and I ate just over 400 calories. It will actually be a meal for me but a low one calorically and I am so freaking full. It doesn't have the protein I would normally like... but I think that is a fair trade off to have weathered this and still be well inside my caloric goals for today. I'll snag a pint of high protein ice cream tonight (350 calories, 48g protein)... should put me up in a good range.

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30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 28

Hello everyone!

Day 28! I’m late so off we go!

1800 – 2000 calories a day: On it!

Exercise five days a week: 60 minute walk & lower back stretches / yoga. 19/27 day, 65/8 yoga, 0/8 punchin’.

Journal for two minutes before playing my Switch: Journaled & haven’t played my Switch yet. 25/28 days.

Read & respond to at least 3 comments a day on this post: Not tonight folks but I love reading your comments!

Today's gratitude list: Today, I'm grateful for keeping on keeping on & the dogs I saw on my commute home.

Random self-care action I want to conquer today: Shower & skin care routine. And then, early to bed!

And now all of you! How was your day 28?

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Looking to get fit with girlfriend

Hello everyone l! So I am looking to get fit with my girlfriend, but it doesn't seem like she cares. I tried today to go for a walk, and after 20 minutes she said she's gonna throw up. I was in a little pain but obviously she was faring much worse.

I then said well, in time we both won't be in any pain if we keep doing this, in return she told me "maybe for you"

Now here lies in the problem which is my ignorancy towards her disability; fibromyalgia. Now I do know that constant walking and eating healthy is goof for one's body, but I think she's referring to her illness. But won't treating the body well help?

Anyways guys I'm looking for a way to incorporate healthy ways that me and my girlfriend can do to get healthier.

Another question is is it wrong to be worried about her health and trying to help? And if she doesn't want to help herself can I still try to? When she stands up she goes blind for a few seconds l, and her doctor told her maintaining a healthy weight helps.

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Where do I even start? (~350lbs, 25F)

I've been obese since I was a single digit age. I grew up in a low income family that just ate whatever we had or picked up from food banks. Among many other things, I never learned about nutrition other than the food pyramid at school... but now I'm in a space where I'm making over $25/hr, done with school, finally got the psychiatric care I needed and I genuinely want to shed this weight I've carried for so so long.

But where do I even start? I live in a rural town, I don't have a gym near me but work in the city. I have serious anxiety and some bad experiences with previous gyms. I'm open to idea for diets, but I do have food intolerances (fish, red meat, dairy), medications, and injuries from car accidents.

I know I can try to talk to my doctor about this but I want to hear it from real people who have done it.

TIA!

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starting CICO today!

stats: female, age 18, 5'8.5 height, 241 lb weight. BMI: 37 (obese, though i don't look it because of my height & the fact that most of my weight goes to my thighs rather than my stomach). still, i'm doing this not just for looks but so that i can *feel* healthier. goal weight: 160. i'm keeping track of my calories in the lose it app & i'm making sure that i get 10,000 steps a day (which is easy for me cause i live on a college campus)

my first day is complete! i take vyvanse for ADHD & my dosage has increased for the first time since i turned 18 & no longer go to a pediatrician. i've never been diagnosed with BED but i know that it's a common counterpart to ADHD, & i've struggled with food addiction all my life & have been overweight since i was 6. so whether i have BED or not, the increased vyvanse dosage is not only helping with my ADHD, but it's also making me not feel the impulse to eat unhealthily like i have in the past

one thing is that it's easy to under eat now, but i make sure to get at the BARE minimum 1500 calories a day. since it's the last monday of the month i think i'm gonna take pics today & then make a habit of taking progress pics every last monday of each month. i don't know how often i'll edit this post, but i know that i will whether my progress is positive or negative because i think this is a good way for me to hold myself accountable

i'm very excited! only being 18 & having been overweight for 12 years, i'm content with being patient. this is the first time that i've tried to lose weight seriously, & i'm confident that i can do it. most likely, nobody will still be seeing this post by the time i update, but in either case, see you soon & hello future me!

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Weight loss update

Hello all, I am a girl who is very insecure about my body. Starting in November, I have lost about 30 pounds. 220 pounds to 190 (and maybe even lower now.) Today has not been a good day when it comes to eating. Tomorrow will be better though. My mental health has honestly made it a struggle to do exercise, so it’s hard and I rarely do, but I figure some movement is better than no movement so I try even if it’s very little. I have not noticed any changes in my body but this weekend my mom asked me if My pants are becoming bigger and it looks like I’m getting smaller.

I hope now that it is spring the weather clears up and I can exercise outside more, and when I get a job that means I can walk more afterwards. Thank you for reading, I’m quite proud of my progress even though it is tough and I do have bad days like today, every day is a chance for me to be better.

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30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 27

Hello everyone!

Day 27 & a Monday at that. I’m glad to have made it to the end of my day relatively in tact lol. Onto goals!

1800 – 2000 calories a day: On it!

Exercise five days a week: 60 minute walk & lower back stretches / yoga. 19/27 day, 65/8 yoga, 0/8 punchin’.

Journal for two minutes before playing my Switch: Journaled & haven’t played my Switch yet. 24/27 days.

Read & respond to at least 3 comments a day on this post: I’m going to go check in on y’all, you’re kicking butt.

Today's gratitude list: Today, I'm grateful for being home with my favorite fuzzy things & I got to get weird little squishy dinosaurs from a gumball machine today.

Random self-care action I want to conquer today: Shower & skin care routine after dinner.

And now all of you! How was your day 27?

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Wegovy + ED

I had an eating disorder (bul.) for 20 years, but since I had my last child who is two years old, I haven’t “struggled.” This doesn’t mean I am happy with my body, I am not, but have stopped the terribly unhealthy habit.

I meet with my pcp this week to talk About wegovy - I requested it. Does Formerly having an ED reduce my chances of her prescribing it for Me? My BMI is high and I believe having it would be such a mental And physical strain relieved, but I’m looking for advice to Get the most of my appointment and discussion with her.

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Needing encouragement and help to get to a healthy spot please and thank you :)

Howdy,

​

Somewhat long time lurker, first time posting in this sub. 6"2, 233 lbs as of today. Started around August of 2020 somewhere between 252-257 lbs, had my wake-up call when my father (6'6, currently 255) called and said he was right around 260 lbs. Considering the history of obesity and heart issues in our family history, this was my watershed moment. 3 weeks ago I was at my lowest weight since 2017 (225lbs). Since then, it's been a real struggle for me to keep to my diet. My wife has been extremely positive and helpful, but I just cannot beat myself into submission when it comes to late-night snacks. I was a long-time Water Polo player but I mostly swim, ride my bike, walk a lot, and lift weights. What are some of the ways that you all have been able to keep yourself from mentally craving late-night snacks? As it stands right now, I know the only thing standing between me and my goal (215lbs), is my diet. Any tips or basics that would be helpful?

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To reach my goal weight I actually need to lose 8 lb less than my goal weight.

Another weekend of eating like a normal human and another disappointing scale reading on Monday morning. 8 lb up from Saturday morning. Yes, water weight, it's not fat, blabla, but at the end of the day it's what a scale is gonna read 2 days after I'm in maintenance phase when I reach my goal weight. So not 250 lb, but 242 lb, then watch it climb back up to 250, but hopefully stay there. I'll do it, I'm ready for the challenge, it's gonna be a long hot summer.

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losing weightt

i got some question to anyone who can help me out, so currently im 86kg and my ideal weight to cut to is around 80-82kg as i know i can lose weight cause i use to be in the army my weight from 94kg in 4-5months down to 73kg..n im currently fasting as it the fasting month for us muslim,i got around 28 days to go so just wondering is it possible to cut down that weight and any tips thank you in advance🫡 and yes i only drink plain water everydayy..

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is it true people who weigh less have a harder time losing weight?

I'm 5'3 and recently found out I'm 156lbs and I'm in need of changing that. I want to get to 119lbs by October since that's my goal weight and I want to look good for the holidays and for myself for fall since I can't do it for summer. I've always heard it's much easier for someone who's 300lbs to lose weight compared to someone who's smaller. I was wondering if this was true? I know October from April is just 6 months but I feel like if I apply myself I can get to my goal, but I don't know if my goal is unrealistic or makes sense. Thanks so much for your help and the best of luck to you all !

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Weight is staying the same

I got a personal trainer to help me build muscle and lose some stubborn weight but it seems I’m not gaining or losing. I’m been going three weeks to my trainer and my weight has stayed the same since I’ve been keeping track of what I eat and my trainer has been helping eat healthy I also work out 3-4 times a week for a hour. So I don’t know why my results are not gaining or losing we weight. Dose anyone have any insight why this is happening?

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Staff night ruined by photos

Had a fantastic night out with staff Friday. I had lost over a stone in the run up to it, fit into old clothes, and been going to the gym, and making good progress. I felt great and really enjoyed the night.

Staff sent pics to the WhatsApp I only looked at now. I look colossal in every photo. Love handles, muffin top, gut, thick, stubby legs. Everyone else looks exactly like they normally do, so I know it’s not just the pics. I’m a 5 foot 5 man (165cm), 147 pounds, so I know my BMI is still on the low side of overweight, but I look so obese in the pics that I feel like crying.

Rant over.

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How do y'all eat enough protein?

F/32/180/160

I'm at my heaviest ever and recently started my weight loss/healthier eating journey.

I know filling up on protein is a good idea. But I've been struggling with eating enough protein. I'm not anti-meat, just not a huge fan of pork or seafood or those powdered protein shakes.

I do enjoy eggs, chicken, beef, nuts, beans. I've mostly been snacking on beef sticks or hard boiled eggs, and then making veggies with either chicken or beans for meals.

So any other meal or snack ideas would be awesome!

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Is losing 10 pounds in 2 months realistic ?

Hello, y’all I (23f) and would like to lose 10 pounds before my birthday which is in two months.

My siblings and I have bought some workout equipment that should be arriving some time next week. In the meantime, I have been slowly being more active by catching balls with my brothers.

Anyway I am a petite woman (4’11) and weigh about 150 pounds. Since, I am short I hope that losing 10lbs can be noticeable for myself. I want to feel good and confident on my birthday.

However, I want to know if losing 10lbs is a healthy and realistic goal in two months. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto that also caused to develop hypothyroidism. I have been on medication for 3 years and my weight does fluctuate 5-8lbs lose or gain. Also want to know if anyone has been diagnosed with the same autoimmune illness or something similar to it that has had a successful weight loss.

Any advice, feedback, or suggestions would be appreciated.

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Just finished my first month of my weight loss my thoughts so far

21M / SW: 323 / CW: 307.8 / GW: 180

One month ago a switch just flipped inside of me and I was given a new mindset in life. I finally realized this is something that I will not fail at and so far everything has been going fantastic! I'm currently down 15.2 lbs. I was going for a 1.5 lbs per week loss eating 2100 calories per day and for me this has been plenty of food and has not been a problem for me thus far. Along with being in a calorie deficit I decided that I was going to start doing 10,000 steps per day and I'm happy to say that I was able to hit this goal every single day many of those days I'm going a few thousand over that 10 thousand steps. The things that I have found most encouraging is watching the people who have succeeded so far I find it so motivating and just pushed me even further.

Things that I would like to accomplish in the next month:
- Continue my 10,000 step goal
- Begin goin to the gym ideally going 3-4 times a week
- Prioritizing protein in my diet to conserve muscle mass

Overall I have been absolutely loving my time so far and I know I'm in this for the long haul and will succeed.

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I'm thirteen pounds away from goal weight and totally burnt out

I'm on a tight budget and limited groceries-wise so I can't swap what little I'm eating now for tastier, higher protein options.

I just started taking some part-time classes so I have less free time and energy than before (both mental and physical). I used to do heavy weight-lifting and long intense, complicated workouts which helped a lot with sculpting my body but now I'm wiped out at the end of the day and it's late by the time I'm done with my classes.

I can't remember the last time I ate something unhealthy that I love (ice cream, French fries, potato chips etc). My life is stressful right now. Food has always been my stress valve when I'm upset or sad and I miss the comfort of sitting down in the afternoon for a cup of tea and nibbling some chocolate biscuits. I will never be able to do this for the rest of my life unless I want to regain weight and become fat again. I'm a short female so it takes only a teeny bit to go over my calories for the day.

There are, of course, upsides, I can now fit into some of my old clothing and I'm less bothered by hot weather but this is at the cost of iron discipline for the rest of my life.

If I want to lose weight, I have to accept that I'll always be slightly hungry all day eating at a deficit, avoiding sugar and eating tiny portions. Some people would suggest volume eating by filling up on vegetables and fruit but I don't find them satisfying and too much fiber upsets my digestive system.

The final lap is terrible. I know I would look a lot better after I hit my goal weight but atm I still have a bulging tummy and flabby arms despite my workouts.

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Tips on weight loss for trip

I’m trying to lose weight for my anniversary trip in September… I have lost 80 pounds in 4 months doing keto, however, it gave me terrible kidney stones, and with the pandemic I gained it all back, and then some. And well, I love to partake in almost all things cannabis so that doesn’t help. I also have PCOS, which makes it harder to lose weight… I’m on adderrall for my ADHD and am about to start ozempic for my pre diabetes. Obviously I know “eat less” and you will lose, but I’m also trying to tone as well. I have a lot of cellulite and I want to firm up my legs and thighs more than anything. For reference I’m 30, 5’10 and about 280 lbs. thanks 😇

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How many days of being in a calorie deficit is enough?

I track the days I've stuck to my calorie deficit of 1,300 calories. If it doesn't exceed 1,500 calories, I still mark it as a day I've stuck to my deficit. I do try my best to stick to the lower end though.

This March, I've had 9 days of overeating so far and plan to remain in my deficit for the rest of the month.

The days I don't stick to my deficit, I don't calorie count. This is because usually these days I'll be socialising and eating food I can't necessarily calorie count, plus also is a break from the deficit.

I wonder if this is wise, or is there a way to approach it differently? Should I have less days I overeat?

So far I haven't lost weight from my February weigh in, but I also haven't been doing exercise as I've been unwell.

For reference: 5ft and weigh 60kg.

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hit a big weight loss goal today! (+an unrelated question)

in january of 2022 i started losing weight and went from 245 pounds to 200 pounds. after maintaining 200 pounds for about a year, i recently decided to start losing again, and today i hit 190 pounds, which means i’m no longer classified as obese by bmi and am officially over halfway to my goal weight of 145 pounds!

also, i’m 20 pounds lighter than the fake weight i put on my state id when i was seventeen (which i think is my favorite thing).

i know the last of it will be much slower and harder, but i’m proud and excited anyway.

(also, unrelated question, i’m getting my gallbladder out this week because of gallstones. i’m excited about the changes i’ll have to make to my diet because before i was only restricting calories. if anyone has any extra tips for the low-fat diet it would be appreciated!)

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30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 25

Hello everyone!

Day 25! I hope you’re all out there kicking butt!

1800 – 2000 calories a day: On it!

Exercise five days a week: 90 active minutes so far today & already hit my 10k, love it. 17/25 day, 4/8 yoga, 0/8 punchin’.

Journal for two minutes before playing my Switch: Nailed it. 22/25 days.

Read & respond to at least 3 comments a day on this post: Not tonight.

Today's gratitude list: Today, I'm grateful for family of choice.

Random self-care action I want to conquer today: Taking it easy this weekend.

And now all of you! How was your day 25?

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Tracking a one-pot recipe with raw ingredients, but then eating cooked serves. How can you track calories correctly?

Ok so I understand this sub is not the same as the “loseit” app but I have a question that applies to any calorie app or tracking technique.

Today I’m making a pretty basic single pot slow cooker pulled chicken breastdish to eat for the week. The app allows me to make a bulk recipe, then I would just serve myself say 200 grams at a time, and it will figure out my macros.

The macros are added as raw ingredients such as 1355 grams of raw uncooked chicken totalling like 300g of protein.

However won’t that number be totally incorrect after it finishes cooking? Like a lot of that 1355g has to be water right?

So when I dish up 200g of the dish total, am I actually getting the amount of protein the app tells me?

Maybe I’m totally overthinking this!

Thanks

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Close to goal weight - calories are dropping. Help!

H: 5’ 8“ SW 153 lbs : GW 125-130 lbs : CW 135 lbs

I have been rather steadily losing weight since Oct 2022. I’ve been using the LoseIt! app and it’s been pretty easy at 1 lb per week. Obviously the Holidays stifled that rate a bit, but that’s ok with me as I’m in no rush.

LoseIt! progressively lowers calories corresponding to progress and now I’m getting close to my goal, but the calorie amount per day has dropped to 1500. Even eating sparingly through the day leaves very little calories for dinner, which is a valuable time as it’s when my partner and I bond over a meal.

I am struggling with this amount as I get hungry much more often than at the beginning, when my allotment was about 1650.

My question is this: should I slow up my rate to 0.5 lbs per week? This would bump me up to 1780 per day.

Are there any factors I should be considering? These last 5-10 are hard!

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Changing my medications made a world of difference

20F; 5'5; HW: 180 lbs, CW: 155 lbs >>> -25 lbs since JANUARY 2023!!!!

DISCLAIMER: I am not saying this is possible for everyone. I knew this was what was going to happen based off of previous situations; I just wanted to gush and share my excitement because I finally found what works! I'm not a medical expert, nor can I give clinical or reliable general advice on this, especially since I am relatively young and I have no idea how anything actually works. If you have questions or comments about specific things, I am more than willing and happy to share!

Guys. I've been so happy with my progress in the last few months. I started my battles with intense weight fluctuations at a very young age since my mother, who is a tiny woman, warned me that I am more susceptible to "getting fat" because my dad is clinically obese and "it's in my genes". Unsurprisingly, I had a restrictive ED (in addition to undiagnosed anxiety and autism) for several years until I got on abilify for the first time around 2 years ago. Abilify saved my life in terms of mental status, but it made me gain weight from 120 to 145 in literally 2 months (hooray metabolism manipulation and increased hunger).

I had to get off of abilify because of dosing and insurance issues and immediately lost the weight and was back to a confident 130 in just a few months. A few months off of abilify, I realized abilify was my holy grail for my mental health and I went back on it, but this time I went from 130 to 180 by the end of 2022. I had never thought I would get so close to obesity in my life. Not only that, but the rapid weight gain strained my knees, other joints, lung capacity, and general health. I tried Lamictal and just as I suspected I immediately lost such a huge chunk of weight. Not to mention my mental health is still great!

I'm getting constant compliments from my sisters and mom, my clothes fit great, I have the energy to go to the gym, and I finally feel like I'm getting my confidence back. So happy!

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I'm so happy

Not sure if I'm losing weight or if it's a fluke, but I tried on my size 13 jeans earlier, and I can almost button them again :) the last time I tried wearing them, I couldn't even get them over my hips, which was last year. So hopefully I'm losing weight, but I haven't seen any physical changes except for the pants thing which I'm unsure of it being a change or not.

Anyway sorry if this post isn't allowed I was just happy and wanted to share with people that would understand my excitement lol

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help me understand calorie counting

so i know my basal metabolic rate approximately. and i use apple health to track my active + inactive calories. my question is why is there such a disparity on apps with my calorie deficit for maintaining weight? what is the actual number?????

for example my net diary thinks i need 2054 calories a day if i have zero exercise to maintain my weight.

but apple health says i only use about 1300 calories when i am inactive on any given day, and even if i hike 3+ miles it only gives me a budget of about 300-400 more calories (so 1600-1700 for the day). apple health doesn’t calculate deficit but i can’t imagine it expects me to eat more calories than i burn.

my fitness pal thinks i need about 1800 when i’m active. it’s so confusing. which one is right? they all have my proportions.

my main problem is i would like to shed a few pounds and have been using my net diary to keep my calories at about 1500 a day if i’m inactive, increased if i am active. but because of the disparity between apps it seems like 1500 may not be enough?? apple health seems to think i need about that to maintain weight when i’m inactive so i feel tricked by my net diary’s deficit plan lol. any insight would be great.

for reference i am an active 5’9 female 142 pounds. literally just want to shed maybe 3 pounds and am so confused how to calorie count.

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17, 160 lbs and close to diabetic

Hey all. i recently found out that my cholesterol level is dangerously high, and i’m at risk for diabetes. I know I’ve gained A LOT of weight since a few years ago, but i didn’t think it was this bad. how do I cut sugar from my diet? how can I stop myself from this fate? i didn’t think i was that overweight, and i don’t look it. i just look like a slightly curvy teen girl. i don’t know what to do. i think i might be addicted to sugar. i wish i was slimmer but i really don’t wanna get hospitalized or become diabetic. i really need help to change my life. please, give me some advice. I’m 5’4 if that helps. thanks.

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Just a binge rant

throwaway account because i’m that embarrassed. feel free to remove if this is against guidelines, but i don’t know where to get this out at. been IF’ing on a low-carb plan for a month this time, and i’ve been doing great. i feel great. i don’t know what happened tonight. ordered tilapia tacos (no mayo, no cheese) for a bit of a treat, something i’ve been considering for days now. i don’t think i would have felt as disgusting if they hadn’t included complimentary chips and dip. i put them aside, knowing i didn’t want to eat them, and then suddenly, after finishing my tacos, i was. i only had 16ish chips (i was counting not for guessing calories necessarily, just to know quantity) and i genuinely want to throw up. my goal is to lose 100lbs in a year, gw is after 180lbs down to give you a gauge as to how detrimental this feels to me. i know we slip up, i knew it was bound to happen at least once, but god i can’t stop crying.

again, i’m sorry if this isn’t an appropriate post for the sub. i just wanted to let it out

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Advice on behavior change? Can’t seem to get the ball rolling…

37f here, currently 190. I’ve never been happy with my weight, but since the pandemic and going on anxiety meds I quite rapidly (for me) put on 30 lbs. I struggle a lot with behavior change and can’t seem to lose more than 5 lbs at a given time before I gain it right back. I’m very food-focused and either I don’t like doing most forms of exercise, or eventually have to stop due to joint pain flaring up in my knees, hips and lower back. Further, I have shortness of breath issues due to acid reflux issues, so that’s another layer of difficulty.

The only time I’ve lost significant weight in the past has been unintentional, due to a change in environment (lived in Europe for several months or being car-less and having to walk to work). Unfortunately, I don’t think a drastic environmental change is realistic in the near future.

Tried IF, calorie counting, different diets, etc. just can’t seem to stick with it, or find something else to replace the kicks I get from eating tasty things. My diet isn’t terrible, I don’t eat much overly processed foods, just too much I guess? Also, I just got off of my anxiety meds thinking they contributed to my rapid weight gain…so far no weight loss after a couple weeks off :-/ I don’t want to lose hope but I feel incredibly defeated and frustrated.

Anyone happen to have any advice on making good habits stick?? Thank you in advance 🙏

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I just had to put a mini-soda back in the fridge after only being able to drink half of it

A year ago I would drink multiple sodas a day, and I was finally able to see the effect all the sugar had on me. After two unsuccessful attempts to stave off my sugar habits, The third finally stuck. Last year, around November, I made a commitment to not eat any sugary foods or drinks until Christmas. By the time Christmas came, I weighed myself for the first time and I was down like 8 pounds. Ive lost around 30 in total. I feel better, dont have to suck in my stomach nearly as much as I had become used to, and feel more confident.

My proudest moment was recently when I saw a box of sodas in my kitchen and thought to myself "Well I havent had one in months". I took a few sips of the small can (the 7.5oz cans) and felt overwhelmed and had to put it back in the fridge, where it stayed until later that night when I could finish it. Less than 6 months ago I would have finished it in minutes and wanted a second.

Not the biggest thing but I wanted to share it somewhere :)

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Non food rewards?

Like a lot of people I’ve observed on this subreddit, I used food to heal emotions a lot. I’ve done therapy and I’ve done a lot of work on myself. I am aware of that struggle, but it doesn’t mean wanting to soothe with food goes away! I had a dilemma this evening where I left work after a very stressful day. Most days, I’d hit a drive thru and grab an ice cream. Or stop at the gas station to grab some cookies. Kind of life a reward for getting through the day and to have something I enjoy at the end of the day. I’m curious what you folks have found to do instead? Tonight I went for a drive after work before deciding what to do. I ended up going home, making my favourite smoothie and drinking it in the tub watching my favourite show. May sound silly but it did help! Curious to some other options though :)

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Dialing in my calorie deficit

I need some help dialing in my calorie deficit. I'm male, 31, 5'11, 275 pounds. I've been bigger my whole life but really want to lose it. I stopped drinking about 3 weeks and was a daily drinker. Not heavy, but not healthy. I've gone months before without it.

I drink about 3-4 cups of coffee a day and at least 2 litres of water. I eat about 180g of carbs a day, 100g of fat, and 130 grams of protein.

My TDEE is about 2650 and my BRM is 2200 (from the tdee site, not perfect but better than nothing). I've been restricting to between 1700-2100. No more, no less, typically.

I've been getting slight headaches lately, usually starting around 2-3 and lasting through the evening, even after I've eaten dinner.

Im wondering if this my body getting used to my new food intake (if I were to guess, I'd say I was consuming around 4000 a day prior, maybe less, maybe more), caffeine withdrawal because I stop drinking coffee after around 12pm (and I used to have a coffee in the afternoon), or a symptom of low blood sugar?

Also, am I eating too little for my stats? While I want to lose, I also want to lose safely and effectively.

Thanks in advance!

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Phone Lock Screen - quote or image that helps with binge eating?

I’ve never needed motivation to workout, I’ve always done it and enjoyed it. It’s the eating that destroys my progress and unfortunately is really the only thing that’s gonna make me lose the fat.

Do any of y’all have a quote or image on your phone Lock Screen to help motivate/remind you to not overeat or binge? I find a lot of the motivational stuff is geared towards the DOING, the workout out, the showing up. I’ve got that nailed down. It’s the NOT DOING that I’m trying to be better at.

Any help or advice is appreciated thank you!

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What is y'alls opinion on the weight loss hula hoop thing?

Has anyone on here tried it? What are your opinions on it? Does it actually work or is it a scam? I mean I've seen people using it, but I don't know if it actually works or if those people using it are just saying that it does because they're being paid to say that it does ya know what I mean? I thought about saving up and trying to buy it, but I don't want to waste money on something that doesn't work

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Imagine… exercise makes me feel better?

For some context, I already knew this was true. This time last year I was in the gym lifting 3x a week and with moving states and starting grad school I fell out of the habit. I’ve been getting myself back to it and getting back on track with my weightloss journey. But I really did not want to workout tonight. I just could not bring myself to go.

I finally convinced myself to stop whining and just go for a walk, some movement is better than nothing. And 45 minutes later and I feel so much more relaxed and happy. Shocker. It’s like when they tell us exercise makes us feel good they weren’t lying 😅

So long story short: Go get your movement in, you’re gonna feel better after. Even if getting started sucks in the moment.

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Four pounds down but I’m still proud

I started dieting a few weeks ago. I used to diet last year but I fell off after Christmas and gained (an embarrassing) 10 lbs but I have trouble. I did my first weigh in since I gained weight, and went from nearly 120lbs to a sold 115. I know it’s not the biggest feat, and not the most noticeable either, but it feels good to know my effort went somewhere, especially since I’m short and have a lower tdee. I put a shit ton of work into losing those pounds and in proud of it. It motivates me to lose more. I can’t weight until my pants feel too loose and I go back to my old weight, maybe lighter. All that to say, those four pounds made me happy.

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How do I stop crying?

I did the most stupid mistake a person can do, which is doing lots of exercise but not having a meal plan.

I noticed that my weight did not change after 2 months of exercising.

Then I realized that I just ate too much.

I might have eaten over my calorie limits, which explains the situation of not losing weight.

I am trying not to cry, but I am shocked that for 2 months I have been doing stuff that was useless.

Those 2 months of exercising was useless.

How do I stop crying?

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Loose Skin Removal + Insurance

I’m curious to hear from folks who had loose skin removed and had it covered by insurance. What was the process? Did it originate with your primary care doc?

I’m 70lbs down with maybe 30 to go and just a lot of apron belly and skin happening that is both mentally not great and uncomfortable at time physically. I know I’ve definitely got some time in front of me and there’s no rush it’s more a point of curiosity and wanting to potentially plan ahead.

Thanks!

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[nsv] YAY! bloodwork!

even before i lost weight recently, i made a lot of changes to my lifestyle. i got more active, i ate better (still too much, but almost all homemade at least), socialized more and have just gradually changed over the course of the past two years. i felt a lot better but still lost basically no weight. it wasn't until this year that i started counting calories and getting serious that i actually dropped some pounds. before even taking this step, my doctor had me get some bloodwork done just because i hadn't seen her in a couple of years.

the last time i had bloodwork done, my cholesterol was high but everything else was pretty okay. that was years ago, though, and i imagined, having gotten older since then, i should probably expect things to have deteriorated. to my surprise, things have actually improved! even before my weight loss, the changes i've made have mattered! thyroid function, blood sugar, cholesterol, hormones, kidney function, vitamin levels, all good!

my doc even said, these are good readings not just for a person my weight, but for anyone. she also said she could not believe my blood sugar numbers. i haven't seen her in a couple of months since giving blood, so she's had the results for a while. she's super busy as one of the only doctors in town outside the hospital, so i wasn't expecting her to really remember we had this going on. she said she remembered my chart specifically. she said she looked at my chart thinking 'this can't be right' because my glucose is unbelievable. she said she'd expect to see my blood sugar readings in a thin teenager, not an obese 30+ yo.

even if you're not showing it yet in your weight, the differences you make in your life are all important (although losing weight definitely helps). i'm just so happy to have not fucked myself up irreparably by being so heavy for so long.

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High Protien/Low Calorie Diet Help

[F, 31, 5'5, 260] Hey yall! I've been on this journey since 2019 and have up and down on this rollercoaster. I'm currently on my way up and since Feburary, I've been tracking my food using Loseit. I feel like this was the piece that was missing to get me where I need and want to be in the near future.

I'm trying to meet a 1700 deficit and eat 125-140 g of protein a day. However, on days I'm mindful of my deficit, I don't get enough protein (50-80 grams average). Vice versa, on days I'm mindful of protein, I'm over my deficit goal by at least 200-300 calories. I'll be honest, my eating habits sometimes are not the best but even on the good days, I can't seem to find a happy medium and feel full/satisfied. Those who have similar struggles, how have you managed this? Any recipes that you favor that meet high protein/low calorie? Favorite snack? TIA!

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Surprise transformation - photos don’t lie I guess!

Okay real talk, I’m fookin’ sad and heartbroken lately. That has no doubt had an impact on my appetite. BUT I’ve also been training for a half marathon and thus running 3-5x/week, trying to feed myself greens and protein, and drinking more water when I remember!

I’ve never really had any success losing weight, so I was shocked when I saw these two photos come up in the favorites of my camera roll. A little over a year apart! I need to get a scale. PS My Garmin watch has been a game changer, I loooove gamifying my health metrics.

https://imgur.com/a/l23Zi1z/

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6lbs lost in 3 months…Am I on track for normal weight loss?

29 F; 5ft; SW: 159, CW: 153, GW: 125

I have been using the Lose It app and have been consistent with tracking my calories (my day budget is 1450, I’ve gone over my weekly budget three weeks in the past three months). I work out but not frequently, maybe once a week at the gym and walks around the neighborhood/hiking about 2-3 times a week.

Is it normal to only have lost 6lbs in 3 months? Its definitely better than gaining weight but I wasn’t sure if that’s normal weight loss or if I should’ve lost more by now. I know I shouldn’t compare myself to others but I see some people losing a ton of weight in a shorter amount of time.

Any advice is appreciated, but please be kind.

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The struggle to stay motivated.

I often struggle to see my body as the current version of myself. I spent so long so over weight and so unhappy and it can be really disheartening to not notice the diffeence. On days I'm struggling, I try to look at photos for comparison to give me the motivation to keep going. 243 down to 198!

https://imgur.com/a/0fyCuBa

I encourage those who are struggling to see change, or are losing motivation to go back to the start. Take some photos, compare them to the old ones, and remember where you came from. You can do this!

Side note: If you struggle to find a workout plan, or exercise that works for you, I highly encourage giving kickboxing a try! I do it for competition, but they have fitness oriented kickboxing. It's fun, works your whole body, and forces you to be mentally present. It's changed my life for the better! Hopefully this will make a difference for someone else out there!

https://imgur.com/a/0fyCuBa

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Got a good reminder today that even a little bit of work is better than none.

5'3" female, started at 185. Started counting calories in early January and dropped ~5 pounds in roughly a month. February and March have been way tougher and I'd say I've only successfully tracked and restricted calories about half of that time. There's been a ton of pizza parties, root beer floats, donuts, etc. at work the past month, plus a lot of extra emotional eating at home. I hadn't weighed myself since February 10th because I just didn't want to know.

Felt like my pants have been looser even with the unstructured eating, so I stepped on the scale this morning and I'm down 2.5 more pounds since that last weigh! So obviously counting when I can has shown some result, even if it's slow. But that was a much-needed win for me this morning.

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what are some of the things that have really helped you during your weight loss journey?

i’ve been on a weight loss journey since january of 2022…it honestly has not been nearly as successful as i would like, but i’m still trying! i lost 30lbs, but have gained back 15lbs in the last month :( i’m going on a trip in may so i’m hoping to get back to where i was before then and i also wanna drop weight before summer. i know i won’t get to my weight loss goal before summer (considering it’s 50lbs away) but i’d love to see if i can at least get 20lbs down by then!

anyway, enough with the rambling! i’ve been having a really hard time staying on track, but i’m really determined to try and get back to it. i know i’ve had a few things that have helped me in the past with my journey (drinking plenty of water, low cal protein bagels, planning my calories for the day in the morning, etc) but i’m always looking to try new things! what are some things that have really helped you stay motivated and on track? how do you combat those thoughts telling you to give in and just “start over tomorrow”? any advice/tips would be really appreciated!

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Cutting with NA beer 🍺 is a game-changer…

In December I gave up alcohol with the goal of going a full sober year. Was definitely indulging too much in the good stuff, putting on weight. I was also celebrating a year of no smoking or vaping and it’s changed my health so I was kind of itching for another self-improvement challenge.

I also slowly started getting back into food tracking/calorie and macro counting via Loseit (MFP is too expensive so I quit using it).

As of late Ive been trying different non alcoholic (NA) beers. ODouls and St Paulis dont taste like beer and its all I knew from NA beers, so I wasnt sure what to expect.

To my surprise, the NA scene is quite good! The deschuttes porters are good. The athletic brew ipa is good. The bud zero is good! Heineken zero isnt great, but its good enough.

I track the stuff like everything else, and even with 4 beers (50 cals each) in the evening, I’m losing weight fast on the cut. I know, iifym says its supposed to work, but I remember any regular alcoholic beer on previous cuts would bloat me and set me back 2-3 days regardless of calories and macros.

On top of that, sober felt lame the first month or two, but now it feels great. Especially since I can still have a “beer” on pizza night or at a bar. There are no downsides except for no wine and liquor. I dont have a strong reason to not continue non alcoholic past next December. Anyways,

TLDR: in my opinion moving to non alcoholic beer while cutting will keep you on track and motivated way more than regular beer, and as long as you stay away from Odouls and St Paulis, you wont be sacrificing the feel of having a beer on a friday evening. Give it a shot and see how you like it!

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Additional benefit to using kitchen scale

I only had about 30 lbs to lose, but I was really struggling for about 3 years to stick with it. This time, I started using a scale to weigh my food instead of volume measurement, and it's been a game changer.

I found the mental load of guessing and measuring spoons always being dirty was overwhelming. Now I just throw what I need on a plate and document what the scale says, and that's it. No more thinking this is a cup, this is probably a tablespoon, oh I can't find that 3/4 cup measure.

It's never mentioned as an additional benefit of using a scale, so anyone who still hasn't converted - just try it because it's easier!!!

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Subs for posting accountability posts

Hey!

I am very upset about my weight going into my trip starting Thursday. I struggled to find clothes that looked good, and every time I tried I just felt worse about myself. Now, here I am, with no progress. I need to address my weight issues, and I am hoping this is the rock bottom I need to really turn around.

Ive tried losing weight in the past, but I get upset, feel hopeless and give up.

I was hoping anyone could help with recommendations for keeping myself on my path. Currently Ive been posting weekly in r/nobuy to catalogue for myself how I am doing on my spending goals, and the insights I have had. I much preferred this to just writing a weekly journal. I don't know why posting it online feels better but it does. Is there a sub similar to this that I could post about weight loss, eating right, and exercise goals to keep myself going?

Additionally, I started duolingo learning spanish over 100 days ago. I have really enjoyed that, and the streak, and clear goals have really helped me to stick to things. I haven't really missed a day. Again, I don't know if there is something similar I could do but I am very much open to suggestions.

This next week I likely will not count calories because its going to be all restaurants for 5 days, but I will be walking a ton, and I do know how to count calories. So I am ready to weigh my food, and log everything in the loseit app. Its just being consistent even when I am depressed that I struggle with.

Any advice on subs or apps is appreciated :)

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Did weight loss help you conceive a baby?

I have just got to the year point of trying to conceive which is clearly heartbreaking so please be nice! I wondered if anyone has lost a significant amount of weight which has helped them to conceive?

I am a 5’2” woman who is 31 and has gone from 242lbs to currently 179lbs. Clearly I still need to lose at least another 40lbs but I think I have done well so far.

Hoping for some success stories to cheer me up. So far, all our tests have come back normal but I have been told to lose weight to get my BMI at least under 30. I started at 44 so I feel like I’ve made some progress and need to keep going.

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30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 20

Hello everyone!

Day 20! This month is running by!

Let’s talk goals!

1800 – 2000 calories a day: On it!

Exercise five days a week: Rest day. 13/20 day, 4/8 yoga, 0/8 punchin’.

Journal for two minutes before playing my Switch: Missed it today but I have journaled. 17/20 days.

Read & respond to at least 3 comments a day on this post: Off to read & catch up with y’all.

Today's gratitude list: Today, I'm grateful for getting through another Monday.

Random self-care action I want to conquer today: To bed early, my body & brain are fatigued.

And now all of you! How was your day 20?

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10 inches off my waist and only 23 Pounds Lost - is it possible? (First time weighing on strangers old scale after 880 straight days of CICO without the scale).

On October 22, 2020 I started my weight loss journey at 247 pounds. I was 24 years old and just under 5’6.

I lost 20 pounds before that (my all time high was 266.5 in 2019) but couldn’t stick to anything. Every time the scale fluctuated I would get discouraged and give up

……so this time I put away the scale for good and picked up a spreadsheet

(I actually got the idea from a few posts on this Sub of people who did those 100 or so days at a time).

For 880 days I’ve obsessively tracked every single thing I’ve eaten. The good days, the bad days, and the ugly days.

(I’ve went as far as keeping my grocery receipts and making sure everything on them was tracked before I go grocery shopping again).

I combined CICO with Keto and Intermittent Fasting.

I never hesitated to log an increase in my weight if I had a bad day or week.

Every few days I would calculate my deficit and use that to estimate a predicted weight (which I would then use to calculate a new TDEE).

I’ve reduced my TDEE by 350 calories since I started

When I started I was in a 2XL pair of shorts (44 to 46 inches).

Today I’m wearing a medium (32 to 34 inches) in the same exact style and brand.

The embarrassing incontinence issues I had for years have gone away completely.

I’ve gone down one shirt size from 2XL to a snug XL (I have a big upper body genetically).

I was at a family members house and got tempted to weigh myself.

Their scale from at least the 1980’s to mid 1990’s.

(The scale I started on is at my parents house 200 miles away. I moved out a year and a half ago).

My estimated weight after 880 days of logging and data puts me at a range of 175 to 180.

…..but this scale flashed 224 🫢🫢🥺🥺🥺

An EIGHTY THOUSAND calorie difference in the total deficit in my spreadsheet

Only 23 pounds down from where I started 🫣😨

I won’t know for sure until I get to my parents house next week and weigh myself on the scale I started on at the beginning of this journey but needless to say I’m sick to my stomach.

But at the same time I swim in so much of my old wardrobe. I also get cold so easily now.

All my old winter coats looked absolutely ridiculous on me they’re so huge. I have a pajama shirt that hangs down past my knees.

My old dress clothes are too big to even wear.

My old shirts hang down past my butt.

I can now roll around the mattress that used to be uncomfortable and too cramped space wise.

My ankles are now extremely bone-y as is my collarbone. The bones in my wrist almost poke out.

I have like knee dimples. Little holes in my knees where my muscles are building definition where it used to all be fat. They kind of look like dimples, which is weird.

My body dysmorphia has been pretty bad as well on this journey. Despite all the above I haven’t been able to see a difference in the mirror and honestly just don’t know what I look like. Every reflection or look in the mirror shows a different person than before.

(The last photo I have of me before gaining all the weight was me at 193 at my high school graduation at 18 almost 9 years ago).

I’m sorry for the long post. I just could really use a different perspective right now. I just can’t see or understand how even an old scale could be THAT far off.

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Below 200 lbs for the first time in 2.5 years

I did it! I finally dropped below that 200 lbs mark! I was 230 lbs in January 2022.

I don’t know if it was a mental thing or what, but dropping below that number took forever. Certain months I lost 0 lbs, especially toward the end.

But at the same time I did not want to follow a strict diet and then not stay consistent. So end up experimenting and trying what works for me (prolonging the process) I also started working out and did gain some muscles as well (so body composition looks a lot better)

Next goal is 180 lbs! 🙏

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Has anyone had trouble flying American Airlines?

I am flying down to the Bahamas in a week. I’m traveling via American Airlines, i think it’s an Airbus A319 if that matters.

I’m F, 5’5”, 250lbs. Size 20/XXL. I carry most of my weight in my stomach. I’ve actually lost about 15lbs in preparation for this trip. I’m going with my bf, and it’s my first time flying so I’m very nervous I’m not going to fit in the seat. Do you all think i should be ok? Im a nervous wreck.

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30 Day Accountability Challenge - Day 19

Hello everyone!

Day 19! Sunday funday. Anyone out there meal prepping?

Let’s talk goals!

1800 – 2000 calories a day: On it!

Exercise five days a week: 40 minute walk in the sunshine today & will set the yoga mat out later. 12/18 day, 4/8 yoga, 0/8 punchin’.

Journal for two minutes before playing my Switch: Have journaled haven’t picked up the Switch. 17/19 days.

Read & respond to at least 3 comments a day on this post: Off to read & catch up with y’all.

Today's gratitude list: Today, I'm grateful for some quiet time to get some work done. I'd rather have that time to enrich my life but it does feel good to be caught up.

Random self-care action I want to conquer today: I’m going to have a bath tonight. For real this time!

And now all of you! How was your day 19?

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I always want to quit during my time of the month!!

The week before I get my period things become so hard for me, I don’t know I get all these negative thoughts, even after my period ends I have all these negative thoughts and see my body in such a negative light and feel like I’m always going to be this way. I hate this feeling but it always comes around my cycle does anyone have tips for this? I get cravings but for the most part I can handle that but it’s more so my mindset. I feel like I am right at the beginning of my weight loss (starting weight: 184 lbscurrent weight: 164 lbs) I still see the same person in the mirror from when I first started and it makes me think I will never get to the goals I have set and I just have horrible body image and I feel consumed by it and it’s been taking over my thoughts the past week and a half

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All I think during the day is fat loss and it is affecting my mental health. How do you guys find a perfect balance between fitness and everything else?

I don’t have any insecurities except my body. I am tall, and relatively good looking and everyone around me (my partner, my parents, my friends) keeps telling me that if I get lean, my appearance would be great. Thus, this January I started to take fitness seriously and I am keeping track of every calorie I eat to make sure I have at least an 800-calorie deficit, and going to the gym every day (sometimes twice a day). I look in the mirror for hours during the day trying to notice any changes, when I am free I go for walk or do some light cardio at home(even if I am tired and just went to the gym). Nowadays, I started to notice that other aspects of my life including studies and work performance have been affected by my fitness addiction. I need to know how everyone is achieving a healthy balance of fitness and other parts of life and not becoming addicted to their appearance (i.e. becoming narcissistic)

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Needing advice on weight/fat loss/ macros

Hi all, I’m looking for some advice. I’ve been trying really hard this year, harder than I have in years. I’m not sure if I’m being impatient, if it’s not working or if my age is a factor (43F).

I’m working out minimum 5 days per week. I started off just walking or using the rowing machine, I started adding in strength/resistance training about 3 weeks ago and today was the first HIIT workout I’ve done in years, it was a killer.

I’m eating really well. Most days look similar to this - breakfast is based around eggs. Twice a week I start work at 6am so on those days I eat a really healthy muesli with some berries and Greek yoghurt as I can transport it to work easily. Lunch is some form of protein with salad/veg. Dinner is the same mostly.

Im using the Lose It app and I’ve gone back over the last few weeks. Some days my fats are at 50%, is this too high? Over the last week I’ve been trying to up my protein. I think the days are probably high bc I eat a fair amount of avocado.

My aim is for weight loss and to build some muscle also. I started these changes just before Christmas and I feel that I can see small changes physically, but I also feel as though I should be seeing more at this point also. I don’t own scales and I didn’t take measurements at the start. I didn’t intend to start this as a whole project, I bought the rowing machine and just intended to exercise more but it turned into something else altogether.

I’m also aware that people say it gets harder for women to lose weight at a certain age so I don’t know if that is also having a hand in this.

Any advice would be much appreciated, thank you kind people

Edited for spelling error

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