20’sM 5’11” SW:297 CW:222 GW:<200
I’m feeling pretty good about my recent milestone, so figured I’d share. On my way down from almost 300lb, i’m at 222lb today.
I started back on August 20th of last year. CICO has been my sole method, along with trying to hit a step goal everyday. I’ve recently incorporated a tiny bit of weight lifting and stuff, but not a whole lot.
I’ve used the LoseIt! App, and have done so consecutively for the last 158 days. I’ve tried to stay at or slightly below 1,500 calories a day. There have been a couple days, and a few holidays, where I’ve went over and up to a max of 2,100 calories, but I have remained in a deficit every single day. I burn anywhere from 2,700 to 3,100 a day. And I log literally everything. Yes, even that single Oreo at night or the 10 calories in my diet Mountain Dew. It was difficult for the first week or so, and a few days scattered here and there, but it’s gotten incredibly easy as time goes on. I haven’t stopped eating what I like, but just eat less. Although, I usually end up eating pretty decent nowadays to stay at my calorie goal. Planning out my meals has been really rewarding, though. I’ll usually make a nice breakfast myself instead of McDonalds or whatever.
I’ve went down from a 48+ pant size to being able to put on 38’s, albeit still slightly snug. 40’s and a belt are better at the moment. But man, I can’t believe it. I went through an entire belt with 7 holes. From the first to the last. And down some on a new belt.
I’ll say the biggest enemy for me was the scale. Not moving for days on end, going up in weight, etc. It took a while to grapple with that fact and a bit of willpower to push through despite the scale showing no results. It’s tough. Even recently. One this that has helped has been the constant logging of calories and an app called Happy Scale. It’s been amazing at keeping me motivated by showing the weight trend line.
It appears it’ll take longer than originally anticipated to hit my goal, but i’m absolutely not complaining at my progress. It was originally calculated mid February, but it’s looking like end of March now. Oh well.
My only regret is not doing this sooner... I’m so disgusted with myself, but happy i’m taking the steps now rather than not at all. I feel so much better. I’m not as depressed anymore, my anxiety is down... I had trouble going to the store or anywhere in public, due to perception, I think. I’m sleeping better, i’m not out of breathe doing trivial things, I look at what few pictures I have of me and cringe so hard... ugh. It’s been a toll, mentally, for sure.
I’ve never been concerned with my blood pressure, and not sure if I had any real issues, but it’s down now regardless. Still a little high, but i’m not a doctor. My heart rate has been the largest change imo. It’s dropped from a resting rate of 70-80 to 50-60. I remember when I first started walking for Exercise, it would be crazy high at like 170 or something. Just walking for a mile or so. It’s way down from that. I can walk 4 miles on a 10% grade fairly easy now.
I still down feel like I lost 75lb, but I definitely, visually, see it now. And apparently others can too. I’ve had quite a few people comment on it, and it never fails to keep my motivated. Feels odd for people to comment, but I don’t mind in the slightest. It is always words of encouragement, praise, and has come from a good place. I’m proud of myself for something.
Well thanks for letting me have a place to ramble and put my thoughts down. Time to finish the job.
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