I never thought the day would come when I would be happy to be classed as overweight, but here it is!
F/29/5’8” SW: 217lbs CW: 196lbs GW: 165lbs BMI: 29.7
I’ve always been active, an avid runner, boxer and generally into fitness, going to the gym and such and although I could lose a few lbs here and there, it always came back. It just goes to show that you can’t out-train -run or -exercise a bad diet!
Things finally snapped for me when my friends wedding was rearranged (where I have been asked to be bridesmaid) and, although the dress has already been purchased, I must say that I’m so ashamed to have had to buy the size I did. So this time, I decided to do something about it and what better time to start building new habits than a lockdown?
I’m a firm believer that, although many diets (IF, Keto, etc) are tools towards achieving this, the only way to lose weight is that energy in/energy out ratio.
So in February I downloaded a new calorie counting app (LoseIt for those interested), set a realistic, sustainable calorie goal (1790) and have somehow stuck to it.
It was hard to start with to begin with, as much of the foods I’d been consuming were quite calorie dense, but as I started swapping out for food that kept me fuller for longer, it became easier and I’ve been able to be really consistent. Of course, I still enjoy the occasional treat but I make sure to budget for it.
I’ve really made becoming a healthier, happier person the focus right now. I’ll discuss new healthy recipes with friends whilst walking with a coffee instead of drinks at the pub, prioritise working out over relaxing, listening to inspirational podcasts instead of watching TV and although I’m nowhere near perfect, I’ve found that a continuous focus on the adoption of a healthy lifestyle has really helped me.
This sub has also been a huge source of motivation, seeing the progress that others have made, being able to cheers them on from the other side of the world, and hopefully the latest lose it challenge will inspire even further!
To everyone else who is with me right now, those starting their journey, those who have achieved goals they never thought possible, we’ve got this!
TL;DR - lost weight; YAAAY!
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source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/mt9evp/finally_im_no_longer_obese_just_overweight/
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