Weight Loss for Everyone

Just finished my freshman yeah of college! I stayed at home for the first semester and then went to res for the second. I definitely took advantage of the meal plan for the first month and a half but then started to pay attention to how I felt after eating only fried foods on the daily. After going home for reading week and seeing that I hadn’t gained or lost any weight after being at school for a bit, I remembered why I was so excited to leave and decided to do something about my health and fitness. When I got back from my break, I started to only eat foods that made me feel good and satisfied. I almost immediately started to feel better when I fixed my mindset towards food. Especially when I realized that I’m 18 and for the rest of my life I get to eat whatever I want. The store will always be a short walk away and if I don’t actually want a certain food, I’ll have many other chances to eat it. I also have become obsessed with more plates more dates and Greg doucette. Been watc...

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38M, 406+lbs, 6’ Less than 14 months until I hit the big 40, and wondering if I can shed 15 stone in that time. Maybe, maybe not, but in attempting it I’ll be healthier anyway. Ordered a Concept2 RowErg indoor rower today, as rowing is about the only kind of exercise I actually enjoy. I figure with plenty of use (I get virtual no movement currently) and some modifications to the diet this may be a feasible journey. Also ordered a soft tape measure so that I can start keeping track of waist circumference. My first major goal/milestone is getting back inside the threshold of my digital scale. Nothing has been more disappointing to me than crossing to the “too heavy” side of that range. Thankfully, that should only be 10-15lbs. Row row row the fat Gently off the scale Steadily steadily steadily steadily Is the best way not to fail. submitted by /u/kenzal [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n2arcr/day_1_again/

Today is your Day 1? ​ Welcome to r/Loseit ! ​ So you aren’t sure of how to start? Don’t worry! “How do I get started?” is our most asked question. r/Loseit has helped our users lose over 1,000,000 recorded pounds and these are the steps that we’ve found most useful for getting started. ​ Why you’re overweight ​ Our bodies are amazing (yes, yours too!). In order to survive before supermarkets, we had to be able to store energy to get us through lean times, we store this energy as adipose fat tissue. If you put more energy into your body than it needs, it stores it, for (potential) later use. When you put in less than it needs, it uses the stored energy. The more energy you have stored, the more overweight you are. The trick is to get your body to use the stored energy, which can only be done if you give it less energy than it needs, consistently. ​ Before You Start ​ The very first step is calculating your calorie needs. You can do that HERE . This will give you an appro...

TW: eating disorder talk. For reference - I'm 22F and went from 300lbs to 223lbs in 20 months. I did this through CICO and getting active. This has been my second journey with major weight loss. Lately, I've been seeing lots of posts and hearing about body positivity, anti-diet culture and food freedom. How no food is bad for you, and that you can eat whatever you want. Basically an F-you to diet culture. (I am not at all saying that diet culture is good or healthy for every person - I'm just saying that this has gotten me thinking.) As someone who has struggled with their weight, body image and binge eating disorder for essentially my whole life, I found this all to be very interesting just to see things from another perspective. I'm all for not punishing myself for eating certain foods, or exercising as a form of punishment (instead, I do it out of self-love because it makes me feel great!) But here's is what it comes down to for me: I am struggling with grasp...

21F SW:153 LW:136 CW: 140 Hi!! I’ve worked really hard the past few months to lose weight and was on a really good streak. Worked out 3-4 times a week and was really good about what I was eating and not snacking. Stress with graduation has picked up and I find myself stress eating and out of control. Nothing crazy but it definitely is not what I want and I know it will lead to more weight gain. Any tips to get back on track? I find myself eating well all day at work then snacking late at night when I’m stressed with homework. I feel bloated all the time! I also have had less time/energy for the gym. I’m hoping after graduation I will be able to go back to my normal gym schedule. How do I stop the cravings!!? Tomorrow is a new day: going to hit the gym and try to get back on track. submitted by /u/sushii0921 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n29etf/fallen_off_this_past_month/

So this year I wanted to dedicate myself to being healthy and getting back in shape after having my kids. I have lost 39 pounds since the start of this year and went from a size 18 to a size 12. I am so happy! But this last month I noticed I am losing so much hair in the shower and when I brush it, it’s stressing me out (which doesn’t help) and I’m worried about the amount I’m losing. I’ve done some research that says this is common when you lose a lot of weight, but I’m curious if anyone’s gone through this themselves? How long did it seem to last and did anything help it? I’m already eating all the foods that are recommended to help hair growth and I’m taking a hair skin and nails multivitamin too. I’ve always had thin hair anyway so I feel like I just can’t afford to lose as much as I am. In the shower it’s like chunks come out. Appreciate any feedback, thanks 😄 submitted by /u/Fun-Orchid8278 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n28yls/wei...

Hello! I’ve decided to restart my weight loss journey- before COVID I already was unhappy with my weight and then COVID happened and I gained another 20lbs 😞. I was recommended the app Cronometer along with my Apple Watch. Has anyone used this app before and did you have any success? I’m really looking for something that is doable. I have an exercise bike and I’ve started working out again- I just want to find an app that is good for calorie counting that will sync with my watch- so if anyone has any suggestions or apps that worked please let me know! I am female, 5’5, 29, and weigh 230lbs by the way. submitted by /u/misswrenbird [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n280yj/restarting_my_weight_loss_journey_and_could_use/

this is kind of an odd question for me to ask because i've actually lost 35lbs without counting calories. the catch is that since losing that 35lbs, i've been gaining and losing the same 10lbs a few times from september --> now. that's because anytime i've been losing without counting, i unintentionally undereat and/or over exercise and end up bouncing back and over eating for a while. it's extremely frustrating because i have 15lbs to lose until i get to my goal but i've been caught in this cycle for months now. does anyone have any advice? the problem is that there are a few factors i can't control for example: -i am currently home for the summer from college and my mom makes dinner so idk the calorie count of that i just want to make sure i'm getting enough so i can finally break this plateau and binge cycle. i've also tried eating the same stuff everyday (pre-counted) but i crashed pretty quickly doing that. again, i am frustrated! any hel...

I was always lucky to be tall and thin and never really had to think of losing weight. Now after over a year of home office, not doing sports, eating cheese as a snack, making my own bread and eating all of it, I lost a lot of muscles and gained belly fat. Weight gain from 77kg to 82kg (approx. 170 pounds in freedom scales). I look silly around the waist wearing my button ups that have gotten tight and my goal is to lose weight as soon as possible. I started tracking my calories today but figured that I actually have no idea how to do it. Should I eat the same things but less? Should I not eat any bread anymore? Cut fats or cut carbs? I do sports regularly, so I don't need to put myself on a schedule for that. I think what I need to change is my eating habit. submitted by /u/macab1988 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n1r6ke/the_pandemic_made_me_gain_belly_fat/

I'm 29 5'8 and I workout 5-6 days a week and run 10km a week too. I started at 95ish in January, now am hovering above 78kg atm and I want to reach an ideal weight of 68kg. I have a maintenance calories level of around 2800 cal. Most days I try to stay at 2300 obviously some days are better than others but I'm good with my food and exercise. I want to know, do tdee calculators take our exercise into account i.e it generalises our activity levels and averages out our daily requirement or if I go for a run today i can eat back an extra 200 calories? It may be a silly question but it's been bugging me. Bonus: I eat a lot of frozen fish these days. Its cheap, I cook it well and it's reasonably high protein but low calories. My issue is that when I weigh it for my calculations, im aware that frozen it weighs a lot more than defrosted. That messes with my daily totals and makes me a bit worried. Is there a calculation or figure I can use to mitigate this issue? ...

Im trying to lose roughly 5 percent body fat. Currently on a 500 cal deficit. Im female, 5'10, 25 years old, weigh 80kg and I strength train x4 a week. Im on 30% carb 40% protein and 30% fat. I find i can't have some of the healthy foods I enjoy because they are so calorie dense: avocado, fatty fish, full fat milk So my question is, what are some foods I can add into my diet that I can make nice meals out of but aren't so calorie dense? Bonus points if you can provide an example of how you use the ingredient in a meal. Bonus bonus points if they prioritise protein intake. Im allergic to eggs so can't have those submitted by /u/notforthisworld0101 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n1pk9v/low_calorie_dense_foods_to_make_tasty_meals_im/

I'm 11 weeks PP and the heaviest I've ever been. I'm 5'5 and 250 lbs. I am 30lbs heavier than before pregnancy and I honestly didn't think I would gain so much. My calves hurt when I walk now which they didn't before. I'm worried it's my arteries. I used to love walking and now I just find it tiring and painful. I also have PCOS and weight loss has always been a struggle for me. I lost just over a stone before I got pregnant but stalled just before. I can never seem to get past about 16lbs without stalling and plateauing - and then I stop as I have no idea what to do to push past it. I used to do lots of weight lifting and enjoyed it but now I'm back to worse than before I started lifting and losing weight and the goal seems so far away it makes me cry. Any ideas for losing weight PP? Lack of sleep and raging hormones adds a whole new dimension to weight loss. Feeling deflated and like I will never be healthy again :( submitted by /u/Jammy...

I started eating healthy in January and managed to lose a stone in around 3.5 months. In the last month however I have put on 0.5lb and maintained that every week since, despite exercising more than i have in years and not changing my eating habits. Does anyone know why? Could it be because i'm exercising and thats building muscle? I cant eat any less calories than I am or it would be unhealthy. Is there a certain thing i should cut out of my diet such as carbs or fat? I'm so close to my GW its annoying me that I'm getting fitter and my mindset has changed completely but the numbers just wont budge! submitted by /u/redtt52 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n1pkfg/stuck_at_the_same_weight/

Please ignore this post if you don't feel like being annoyed. Yesterday I felt like I had a mental breakthrough in other areas of my life (letting go, forgiving, etc) today I am battling the inability to sleep because I realized that I will be 26 this year and as far as I can remember I have never lived a single day where I didn't think about calories, how much food I have to be eating to be gaining weight, etc. I also began wondering at what point I would have to let go of the idea of having children if I don't get my shit together in the next few years. I'm curious to know what was your breaking point? What made you truly quit cold turkey and focus on your health for weight loss? I feel like a lot of us ignore some of the pains and twangs that come with being heavier, and even my chest hurting and general body aches havent jarred me in the way I wish it would have. I have also dealt with some unaliving issues for a really long time that I have begun to stray fro...

A little back story, last year after the pandemic hit and we went into lock down i lost my job like most people and decided to focus on finishing university instead of working. Around May 2020 i weighed at 209 pounds and maintained that weight until August. Because my classes where all online my routine was wake up, attend some classes and then spend the rest of the day home doing virtually nothing (no pun intended). It got to a point where i decided to try smoking weed. After a couple weeks i was hooked, i started a bad routine where i would wake up do the bare minimum during the day then convince myself i've done enough to deserve weed and ordering ubereats. There were times where i would smoke everyday for two weeks straight then order ubereats and if i was out hanging with friends the only thing i would think about was going back home and doing it. Around the end of September i was weighing 242 pounds which was the biggest i have ever been in my life. The turning point came ...

I’m an 18 y/o male, 6’5 and 220lbs. I have noticed over quarantine that I’ve begun to develop a bit of a belly and my face has become a little more chubby. I used to be very active, playing sports nearly every day, but since I’ve finished high school and taken a year off to work I’ve noticed I’ve had less of a chance to be active (I work rotating shifts at a factory). I’m just coming here to ask what would be some good activities I could do while in lockdown to help me become more active? I’ve tried running but I have bad knees and feet so it usually causes me some pain that I’d rather not deal with. Should I also begin a diet, or cut calories? submitted by /u/LubinaChino [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n1otu4/im_going_to_college_next_year_and_id_like_to_shed/

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 :) submitted by /u/visilliis [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n1mv8n/challenge_european_accountability_challenge_april/...

F38, HW: 282, CW: 268, GW: 176 (and then I will reassess), H: 5'6" Apologies in advance for the rant!!! I re-installed a fitness app on my phone yesterday as I decided it was finally time to get serious (again) about losing weight and getting healthy. For some reason I had got it in my head that I had lost some weight in the last year, but just not nearly enough... Wrong! My weight this time last year, was pretty much exactly what it is now. In the last year I have gained and then lost around 14lb giving me a false sense of achievement. I have wasted yet another year! I am an anaesthetic technician and work in a busy operating theatre. Everyday I see patients who require surgery because the lifestyle they lead has caught up to them, or, I see patients who require emergency surgery for an injury or women who require caesarean sections etc that require a much more specialist anaesthetic and surgical approach because of their co-morbidities. I've lost count of how many...

Hello all! I’m a 31 year old male and I’m severely overweight. I’ve already started working out with Insanity (wk2) and my eating has been better than it has been in the last 6 years. The area I’m extremely overwhelmed in is calorie counting. My sister tells me that I’m not eating enough. An example of what I eat daily is:” as follows: Breakfast(Never before 10:30 am): High Protein Shake Lunch: High Protein Shake Dinner: Cooked meal l such as chicken, turkey, or fish with vegetables on the side. I don’t eat past 6pm The protein shake I drink is 28g of protein with 2g Net Carbs I’ve been doing a keto diet for the past 3 weeks and I’m not entirely sure I’m doing it right. If anyone can help me with these questions below I would be very grateful. I put my stats and goals down below so that you guys can have a good visual of where I am and where I want to be. How many calories should I be consuming on a daily basis? Is 20g of carbs the typical ceiling in keto? How many grams of pro...

24yo female, 5'2, I went from 130 to 185. It has been like I have been in this dreamlike state, just wandering around, not noticing the chaos and the bad habits I was creating. Somewhere along the line, fruit for breakfast became pancakes, bacon, doughnuts. Lunch and dinners used to be light, but are now like calorie bombs loaded with fat and salt. I don't know what caused this downfall for lack of a better term. I used to jog in the morning, but, somewhere along the line, jogging was traded in for planting myself on the couch, and not leaving unless it was for soda, snacks, or a meal. It was like my life was just bed to couch, couch to bed. I'm sure everyone is feeling like they need to be on eggshells about this issue, because no friend, or family member, nor my boyfriend has said a thing. How do I ease myself back into a healthy lifestyle or am I too late? submitted by /u/DownOcean [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n1miam/i_h...

I'm pretty damn sure I got a glimpse of my triceps. Fact, I have chicken wings and not arms. When I set my original goal I didn't think my belly would still over hang my belly button, or that I'd still have big, floppy triceps. To say I was not amused is an understatement. I should have taken before photos, then I could see they have shrunk, coulda, shoulda, woulda. Because I was frustrated, I made the decision to maintain, work on muscle tone, etc. Even if it's hidden by flab, I could work on toning and growing those muscles I couldn't see. I've been back to work to lose whatever it is I need to get rid of this stomach and improve these arms for a week. Thanks to arthritis floor exercises are just a problem for me so I stick to standing workouts. I did a core with dumbbells workout today and as I kept my arms raised, cursing myself for choosing 5lb weights, arms day was yesterday, I saw what I'm damn sure were my triceps at work while my chicken wings w...

I started CICO on April 9th, eating around 1200cal/day (this number is based off of my TDEE- I’m not starving myself). I had started sometime last year but fell off the wagon and ended up 30lbs heavier than I started. Anyway, I decided to try again a few weeks ago and upon looking through my entries on MFP I noticed I was logging around 8-900 calories a day for 4 out of the 7 days this past week, which I believe is accurate because I was so busy that I hadn’t even noticed how little I ate and also wasn’t hungry. I also cycle around 10 miles/day on a stationary bike and don’t log exercise so my calorie count was even less. I actually went up a pound and have been stagnant since then and am wondering could that have caused this stop? I know there are ups and downs in weight loss so I’m not concerned about that- I’m just wondering whether eating too little for a few days here and there can trigger your body to hold on to what it has or whether it takes an extended period of malnourishmen...

i was one of many who put on weight during covid (around 20lbs), i was already around 10 above the healthy weight for my height and age (i'm 5'2). so nothing extreme in terms of weight loss, but i'm not really seeing much progress. since the new year, i've been making changes to my lifestyle. i got a job that keeps me on my feet, went back to school in person, a gym membership, and even a personal trainer. so i've been busy and a lot more active than i was for a majority of 2020. i go to the gym 5 days a week, 1 time is with the trainer. i also have an apple watch to keep track of my calories and exercise minutes. i've been more mindful of eating and calories, but not perfect. more recently i've been focusing on getting enough protein. i really do want to lose weight, i want my old body back and to feel comfortable with myself again. as a teenage girl, gaining weight is so diminishing to my self esteem, and i just want to feel good about myself again. bu...

I have always hated most vegetables. I’m a super-taster so I’ve always hated anything really sour, really sweet, or really bitter. That means coffee, tea, veggies, and even most chocolate grosses me out. Lettuce and baby spinach seemed to be the only thing I ever liked, so that was what I leaned heavily on for the first few weeks until I got really bored. I’ve been trying really hard to incorporate some vegetables in my diet using different cooking methods. I have yet to find one I enjoy, but I’ve been suffering through it in hopes of learning to like them. After over 2 months, I’m not sure if that will ever change, but I’m eating them and giving it my best shot. The air fryer has helped make them bearable and worst case scenario, I can always blend them up into a smoothie or turn them into a veggie sauce if I never learn to actually enjoy them. I know this is a really lame NSV for a lot of people, but eating a cup of brussel sprouts with my dinner tonight was such a mindf*ck for m...

I have often welcomed those who have lost 100+ lbs (~ 50 kg , ~7 stone) to “the club” and joked that club meetings were on Thursdays. I recently suggested that we try out having a regular weekly thread to talk about issues that are particular to those who have lost 100+ lbs, those who are well on their way and those who are just at the beginning of a journey this big. Welcome back to the Century Club! Each week I will provide a topic of the day that has been on my mind or inspired by previous posts. However you are free to talk about any topics you think might be relevant to current and prospective club members. Previous Topics: Relationships - Loose Skin Redux - Multiple Centuries - April Fools! - What didn't work? - Milestones - Seasonal changes - Is it worth it? - Surprising Food Facts - Mistakes were made - Time to Vent - Relief Valves - Seeing Objectively - Tips you hate - Fear and Self-Loathing - Starting - 2020 recap How strict? Well, that's a first...

Hello losers, Thursday! It's my Friday! Weigh in daily, enter in Libra & report here even if I don’t like it: 239.2 this morning. Progress over perfection. Stay within calorie range (maintenance): Trying for a deficit, at worst I don't want to go over maintenance. 12/26 days. Exercise 5 days a week: Lunch walk & stationary bike, 30 minutes each plus arm reps & posture poses. 22/26 days. Self-care alone time & ten deep breath cycles a day: Check mark on the breathing. Check mark on alone time. Try a new recipe once a week: Going to try some stir fry soon, making my own sauce & everything. Turkey pesto meatballs, cauliflower rice taco bowls, sesame roasted salmon, roasted chickpeas & crispy coated pork chops. 5/4 weeks. Write 1500 words a day 6 days a week: Not tonight my friends, need some down time. Do a mindfulness exercise: Going to have a long shower & do breathing exercises. Todays gratitude list: Grateful for old friends & sun butt...

I’m chubby but i’m not curvy. Naturally, I do not have an ass and I’ve realised that when I carry more weight I don’t have curves in my waist as my love handles fill out however my thighs stay the same. This also gives the illusion of extreme hip dips the bigger I am. I want to be one of them girls that have a big bum yet a small waist. I know my body is capable of the hourglass shape however I don’t know how to get there. I feel like a lot of fitness accounts I see are either skinny girls gaining weight to get fit/grow their glutes or they are chubby girls trying to get skinny. Is there a way I can lose weight whilst growing my glutes? submitted by /u/Ideal_Front [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n1jp9r/how_does_a_chubby_girl_become_slim_thicc/

Has anyone been able to tie their weight gain/inability to lose weight to the use of heavy antibiotics? I was 190 pounds last March. I got up to 198 the next several months, which was no surprise because I sat on my ass and ate and drank whatever I wanted when quarantine started. I was 200 lbs mid September, and tbh I was okay with it. 10 pounds during all of that felt expected and easily reversible. Then in mid September I got a MRSA infection, that took several rounds of heavy duty antibiotics, I was on antibiotics for a month. I remember noticing things were tighter and my always present but hidable belly ballooned like I have never experienced. So much so it was tough to bend over to tie my shoes and many other things, like shaving my legs or bikini line. It also limited the sex positions I was comfortable with, and it all seemed to happen SO FAST. By January I was 215 and by the April I was 230. Also in the beginning of April I had a major pain issue that ended me up in the hos...

I know this is my fault but having a baby, loosing my job, my house, and having to go on antidepressants certainly didn’t help. I actually was doing really good after the baby was born, but it’s almost a year later and I’ve gained 7 pounds instead of loosing pounds...Also, all that crap about breastfeeding making you lose weight is crap. My body held on to weight like I was going through an apocalypse. So I am 5’6 - now I weigh 161, I typically weigh 135, my skinniest I was 110 (probably never going to get back to that, the diet isn’t sustainable long-term). Ideally I would like to be 125. I finally got joined up to a CrossFit gym and have been going 3x a week. I would like to loose 1-2/week. The problem is my eating; I can’t count calories because it stresses me out and when I get stressed I eat ALL the food. Anyone have a way to eat better without counting calories so I can drop 30 pounds? submitted by /u/Dunnotwotoes [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/...

Im currently on a 500 cal deficit as I'm trying to cut some fat. I have never felt so thirsty in my life. Im drinking a good 3L of water a day and my body seems to be holding onto all of it. I pee maybe once or twice a day and its always dark yellow. I dont understand how this is the case when I am drinking more water than I did previously. When I wasn't cutting, I would drink less water and pee maybe 4 times a day but my pee was light in colour. I rarely felt thirsty. What is happening? Has this happened to anyone else? Anyone know how I can fix this? I eat 30%carb, 40% protein and 30% fat submitted by /u/notforthisworld0101 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n1ikym/losing_fat_thirsty/

[TRIGGER WARNING: MENTION OF ED’S ] So I want to start this by saying I really don’t know what I’m doing so bare with me. I started my weight loss journey when I was 14, I was 190 and used very unhealthy methods and dropped to 170 in the span of a couple months. I gained an eating disorder and I am still dealing with it. This was December 2019 - July 2020. I then shortly after, gained most of the weight back but I was still down a couple pounds. I was dealing with a lot of family issues and food was a way to feel good for me. At this point, it’s now around July! I’ve moved with my dad and was feeling ambitious. I had goals and I knew what weight I wanted to be. We didn’t have a scale and when I went to my dads girlfriend’s (at the time) house I weighed 183. Not pretty but not bad for my height (5’ 11”). I was still down from my initial starting weight. My dad stopped talking to her so that meant no more scale. Completely in the dark when it comes to what number would eventually sh...

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I've had a pretty chill pandemic. Like, unemployed but okay at first and then working, but sort of part time (I run my own business), which was chill in its own way. Think lots of afternoons off. It was horrible in a lot of ways, but once I was making enough that I didn't feel unemployed or worried about that, it was... I don't know, kind of chill really. Lots of free time. I took up projects, talked to friends on the phone more, went for long walks and runs. This week, work has finally really REALLY REALLY picked back up. The high levels of stress kind of picked back up. And, frankly, it has been eye opening. I've been cruising along on my weight loss journey. Pretty quick to begin with, but then I slowed it down in favor of more long distance running (and fueling those runs), some more eating out than when I was strict (which was no eating out), and some more treats. Nothing crazy, just sustainable lifestyle changes that led to me losing ~4-5 pounds a month through...

F(31) H:163cm SW:120.4kg CW:117.8kg GW:90kg Hello all, about this time last week I wrote a rant. It was about how I had believed the lie that weight loss was impossible, and it was too late for me to lose weight. I was desperate, sad and angry. I thought I'd ost my chance to go on comfortable hikes with my parents, to be pretty and to wear nice things. I said I didn't want to count calories, I didn't want to go on diets, I had too many mental blocks. I just didn't know where to start. Partially cos I didn't WANT to start, dieting is hard and I LOVE pizza and food in general. Then on implus I bought a kitchen scale. Just to see, I mean my body is a wonderland for sure but it can't be the only place in the known universe that doesn't follow the laws of thermodynamics. If CICO doesn't work out I'm down maybe €15.00 and I would have avoided take out for a while. It has not been much of an interference in my life at all. I feel silly trying to weight...

Changing my approach to losing weight by posting here for accountability. Inspired by all the progress I see on here and the supportive community :) My goals are to manage my health by losing weight, modify my relationship with food to keep it off and get into shape to feel more confident in my body. Starting with CICO (Mediterranean focused) and drinking 3 L of water a day. I’m also going to try exercising once a day for at least 30 minutes for health purposes, starting with lower impact activities. Open to any suggestions for things that worked/didn’t work for you all and how to stay engaged on here to stay accountable. Motivated more than ever to improve my quality of life in a way that I can control it. Age: 26 Sex: F Height: 5’5 Starting Weight: 193 lbs Goal Weight: 125 lbs Pounds to Lose: 68 lbs submitted by /u/strrrt_ [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n0yptr/long_time_lurker_turned_poster/

So I really struggle with portioning. I'm 5 foot nothing and I'm also plagued with a pretty slow metabolism (which is a burden bc I love food) and therefore my daily calorific intake should be smaller than the "average". But so much advice, particularly from women who weight train online is along the lines of "you should NEVER eat less than 1500 kcal a day, if you do you're starving yourself". On a normal day I probably eat 1300 kcal, and even with exercise, that tends to maintain my weight. If I eat any more, I put on. I am about 63kg, which is pretty light for most people but overweight for my height so everything is difficult. Another thing is that so much pre-bought food is portioned for the average weight/height person. So I have to then think harder about how I'm going to portion protein (I'm plant based mainly). Also, exercise burns fewer calories for me, even when I match the intensity, length, etc of others, my Fitbit shows fewer calor...

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 :) submitted by /u/visilliis [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n0xaez/challenge_european_accountability_challenge_april/...

Another day doing CICO. I am very determined to drop the weight. My life kind of depends on it. I go to the gym 4-5x a week. I do at least 40 minutes cardio, sets with weights and then call it a day. I eat between 1300-1500 calories per day. I have at least 100lbs to lose. Since March I’ve lost 7lbs, gained 4lbs back but then I wasn’t doing weights. Now I’ve started to be stricter and added in exercise 2 weeks ago. This is the most I’ve ever done for weight loss. I even got an online fitness coach (not sure how helpful it is but nice to talk to someone about this from time to time that is solely dedicated to me on this journey). Costs a over $100 per month but hey... Anyway, like most chubster a in the gym, some days I look in the mirror and question whether anything is changing or if it will. Every time I deny myself indulgent food... I just say it’s for the greater good. But I’m not always confident about this. What do I need to know about this weight loss journey? Do you only se...

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I put the title as emotional eating because this maybe be something more and I wanted to put a trigger warning ahead. I think I might have an eating disorder. It’s more than emotional eating, it’s more than splurging, it’s more than a sweet tooth. I’ve stopped buying desserts because I will eat them all in one night. At the hint of any emotional turmoil I feel compelled to eat out or not eat my meal prep or just treat myself. But it goes farther than that- I will make a whole prep of something that would normally be 3 or 4 meals and eat it all in one night. I think I enjoy the feeling of finishing my food and enjoy the feeling of being full. I don’t know if it’s an eating disorder or just an unhealthy relationship with food. But the urges to act on the behavior above are always stronger than the urges to stop eating and get up and work out. I’m in a mentally good space right now and feel like I have no excuses to not stay on track and I’m feeling really discouraged. I have the tool...

Has anyone had success losing weight if you were diagnosed as pre-Diabetic or had insulin resistance? If so can you please share your story? I have been at this for 6 months and could use some encouragement. *back story, I never had issues with weight, until I was prescribed Lexapro, I gained 30 pounds in about 6-9 months. When I started trying to lose, is when I stopped gaining (also weaned from the medication.) When I was at my yearly appointment I mentioned it to my doctor, bloodwork indicated everything was normal, but my A1C and insulin levels were prediabetic. He advised me to lose weight and maintain a normal BMI. There’s a lot of conflicting information online (fasting, keto, clean eating, eat healthy carbs + lift weights, low impact cardio, etc.) just curious what has helped others. submitted by /u/lazyrealitytvjunkie [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n0wb9l/success_losing_with_pre_diabetes_insulin/

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