Weight Loss for Everyone

3 years ago before covid I weighed 163 and since gained so much. I use to run 1-3 hours per day and on weekends more. Then lost soo much weight that running my hips begun to hurt. So I went to HIIT before I stopped and I started to drink and eat all the good foods and cut my exercise. Recently I started to exercise again, mostly walking for at least an hour and my drinking is cut to only Fridays or Saturdays and only 1-3 drinks. Eating much more healthy and mostly white meats, beans, salads. Hopefully, I can get my energy back and start loosing again. My ideal weight should be around 170 lbs. Hopefully I can get there by December. submitted by /u/ramblingramblerz [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xsdfhj/m44_191lbs_starting_my_adventure_again/

People always smoke while doing crappy stuff to make themselves feel better but I use food instead. I usually eat chipotle a lot while dealing with stressful work days or hard studying with school and it makes me feel better. I know chipotle isn’t the healthiest but it helps a lot. I always have to get a bowl with either juice or soda on the side. Having my fav food (which is chipotle) always improves my day whether it’s being on my period or just being moody.Even when my day has been going well I always eat chipotle. But recently since I’ve been having takeout so much, I weighed at my highest which is 150ish pounds, I never weighed that much in my life before. Even as a teen I never went higher than 120 lbs. I dealt with a lot of crappy situations recently and I always binge eat chipotle and it helps tremendously. submitted by /u/nonexistant-paradise [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xsh0cs/is_it_bad_i_always_eat_takeout_when_dealing_with/ ...

One year ago, I attempted to lose some weight. I was 186 lbs in July 2021 and my A1c was a little too close to a prediabetes diagnosis. I started recording my weight in October 2021 - 182 lbs. I found running helped calm my nerves, so I did that and religious (and obsessive) calorie counting. Oh yeah, and intermittent fasting. Three months of running/walking later with bad shoes and a stubborn refusal to stretch before/after workouts (almost no strength training too lmao), I was 170 lbs, but I had to quit my favorite way to exercise. It has already been one year since I put my all into losing weight for the sake of my health, and I've definitely learned a few lessons regarding my relationship with food (binge eating and restrictive calorie counting are no longer an issue for me) and proper exercise routines. I gained a bit of weight back since mid August 2022 due to a shift in routines and stress (4 lbs), but now I am looking forward to losing at least 10 lbs over the next 3 mont...

https://imgur.com/a/JcnAbIl Beginning of August —> mid August —> end of August —> end of September I don’t see much but everyone at work has been commenting on it. Down 55 pounds since the beginning of the year. Hoping for 50 more. I’ve been tracking on the LoseIt app and started getting more fresh foods again (last time I did a major weight loss I did strictly vegan - I’m not doing strict vegan but a lot of vegan). There’s a park near my house and I do a 4 mile walk loop 3 - 5 times a week - not sure what I’m going to do when it gets too cold to be outside. I grocery shop on Saturday and meal prep a lot on Sundays. I have severe mental health issues including crippling depression and severe manic mood swings so when I’m in the mood to do something (such as grocery shop or meal prep) I do it. submitted by /u/CastleButterfly13 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xsf11l/2_month_progress/

Honestly this is my best friend but we have pretty different attitudes to food. I know when I arrive, she'll start listing an itinerary of food "I want to show you this place for lunch, this place for pastries, this place for latte, this place for dinner, this place for dessert, this place for breakfast tomorrow" etc. And like we're eating out all day! I'll be good with a small lunch and a moderate dinner but she gets so crushed when I turn her down. I think she spends a lot of time thinking about things I'd like to eat and what experiences she'd like to share with me and she almost thinks I'm rejecting her. But I don't want to stuff myself just for the sake of making her feel happy - I'll just feel crap (physically and mentally) and not enjoy myself. Also I mean I'm visiting her to spend time with her, not just to eat! I get from her perspective it's simply a nice and fun thing. I just don't know how to tell her "Ah that so...

I have been big person all my life. Few years back I dropped like 60 pounds in 4 months with extreme diet and also doing a physical activity all day and playing volleyball 3 to 4 hrs a day. Its been like 5 years and slowly I gained all of the weight back and even more until last year I was able to drop the weight like 10 to 20 pounds easily now I crossed the 300 pounds and I feel like I am unable to drop the weight. Please give me any suggestions that’s could help me. submitted by /u/Altruistic-Bell1721 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xsdir4/need_some_advice/

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/xru12v/challenge_european_accountability_challenge/

Hi, I'm 18F and I've got a long story with weight... I've been overweight since I was like 6, got to 80kg when I was 14, lost 20kg, then got into weightlifting and gained around 10kg. So now I weigh 70kg. I'm stronger than ever but feel so fat. I'm short as hell (153cm, that's 5 feet) so I have to 1) weigh very little in order to have a decent bmi, 2) eat very little to lose any weight. So I started in like July to go on ~40min walks because I was only weightlifting 5x a week. So I did and started watching my calories (~1600 a day), lost like 2,5kg in 3 months and now gained 1 kg in like a weekend, I did business as usual with my routine because I was like yeah maybe I overate or sth but it'll go away. Spoiler, it didn't go away. So this week I added 40 - 80 mins of dancing in like those workouts that are on youtube. But you know what I gained another kg. It makes me so sad yet I only want to binge, it sounds dramatic as hell but I'm losing hope...

Hey everyone, I'm 15m, 6'1", and 73kg I've been going on a diet of around -1000 calories (1742 a day) and working out daily for the past 2 months and have been feeling really good about the progress that I've made. However, when I was researching more about diets I found many articles and posts saying that going on a diet during adolescence may stunt your growth. I'm wondering if it's fine for me to continue my diet for around another 6 weeks for me to reach my goal or if I should just stop my diet and if I've already stunted my growth in the past 2 months. submitted by /u/Shuiyi3628 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xrqo1u/dieting_as_a_teenager_stunting_growth/

Heya losers, Day 29. I’ll post the sign up tomorrow, you’ll have to pardon me for running a little late this month. Onward, to goals! Weigh in & log weight once a week, Thursday mornings: Got it. 2000 calories a day (lose two pounds this month): On it today. Exercise 5 days a week (strength work/tbar swings 3 days a week): 45 walk in the fall sunshine. 23/29 days. Finish one section (year) per week: Just journaling today. 1/4 years. Today's gratitude list: Today I’m grateful for my family of choice. Also pictures of pugs on the internet. Random to do list item I want to conquer today: This evening and or tomorrow I need to shape up my goals for next month & do up that post for y’all. What about you all? What’s your favorite fall tradition? submitted by /u/Mountainlioness404d [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xrnf6b/30_day_accountability_challenge_day_29/

I wanted to try Slim Fast as something to satisfy me after the gym. I normally make 2 eggs but I thought it would be quick and easy to just try Slim Fast since it has 10g of protein and all i need to do is just add milk. I felt really good for a few hours, and then I had dinner. But shortly after dinner, I had diarrhea. I remember a few months ago when I tried it, it also made my stomach hurt too later in the day but I wasn't sure if it was a coincidence because my stomach can be sensitive in general. So I just wanted to see what others had experienced submitted by /u/Early_Speaker_9911 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xrmubw/does_slim_fast_cause_gi_issues/

Hello! 28F, SW: 240 CW: 193 GW: 170 I've been on a low-carb diet for a while now but today had a very strong craving for something sweet, so I cracked into a bag of candies I brought back from a trip abroad I took a month ago. The package says that it contains 185g of candy, and a serving size is 25g, which is equal to 121 calories. It also says there are 7 servings per container. I start measuring the candy on my food scale, and I notice that a third of the bag is on my scale by the time it hits "one" serving size of 25g. I dump the whole bag into the bowl on my food scale and it says all of the candy in the bag is only 90g. Now I am not sure how to eat this candy and accurately reflect the calories it contains. Should I continue to assume that the 25g serving is still 121 calories, despite this being a third of the bag? Or would I be better off splitting the candy into seven portions and assume that those 7 portions are 121 calories? Visually, both seem ridiculous ...

hi guys, i apologize for the mini rant here, but i need advice badly. i’m in college, i’m stressed, im tired, but im also over the state of my physical health, and i want to do something about it for good. i have acne that i want to maybe see and try is triggered by too much dairy/sugar. i carry all my weight on my back and upper arms, and my stomach-ish. it’s frustrating. im 5’5, and 145. i realize this isn’t overweight, but i’d ideally like to be around 135. i currently still live on campus and have a limited meal plan (enough for lunch and dinner) and i don’t know where to start. i don’t even know how to calculate how many calories i need to eat a day to lose weight, or how to break up the protein/carb/fat ratio. i don’t know how to start working out out my own consistently, because the gym is always a freak show. and i don’t know how to do all of this while keeping my metabolism up. the last thing i want to do is slow it down. unfortunately, i don’t grocery shop for myself bc...

Today is a small win! I (M30, 5’8” sw 225 lbs, cw 203.9lbs, gw 180(ish)lbs) have carried extra fat around my middle in varying amounts since high school but it’s been much worse through my twenties. I’ve tried everything under the sun, vegetarian, vegan, keto, low carb, simply exercising more, and the worst thing is it’s all worked a little but I can’t stick to it. I’m a full time senior in a very stressful college program and I decided this year I’m going to track weight and really try. I started at 212lbs in January and then school life got worse culminating in having covid right after school got out for summer. My highest weight over that time was 225lbs but I was so discouraged I didn’t even write it down. I did some construction work over the summer and basically just ate whatever, only difference being far less processed foods. when I returned my weight was 207lbs! Today I hit 203.9 (I weigh myself first thing in the morning and calculate an average for the week to manage flu...

Heya losers, Day 28. Can you believe we’re sneaking up on October already?! Any goals in mind for next month? Onward, to goals. Weigh in & log weight once a week, Thursday mornings: Scale is out for tomorrow. 2000 calories a day (lose two pounds this month): On it today. I’m stressed AF and don’t want to eat which is a departure from my usual stress response. Weird but it made today easier. Exercise 5 days a week (strength work/tbar swings 3 days a week): 30 minute stationary bike & some swings. I want to be pushing myself harder but I got some in. 22/28 days. Finish one section (year) per week: Just journaling today. 1/4 years. Today's gratitude list: Today I’m grateful for Trixie & Katya. Random to do list item I want to conquer today: Settle my mood again. A bitch is just feeling magenta like Blanche. Your turn! How was your Wednesday? submitted by /u/Mountainlioness404d [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xqu4c1/30...

Hi there everyone! I have been lurking here for a few months now. and thought this was the best place to post. I started training more seriously & focusing on my nutrition back in May and have made some great progress. I went for my first Dexa scan today and was hoping I would have been sitting a bit closer to 20% body fat but am sitting at 26% at the moment. My goals are to increase lean muscle mass, and reduce my body fat percentage to 20%. Is this a reasonable goal for a 6 month timeline? I currently lift 4-5/ week and do cardio 6-7/week (I love running, I will not give it up but do not run more than 3 times a week). I am trying to find where I can tighten up my nutrition as well. I was 145lbs in May when I started and am at 136 right now, but I don't feel the scale reflects how huge the changes have been over all (avg 2.5 inches lost all over, almost 4 from my waist, and none of my clothes fit anymore). So am hoping that with consistency I will be able to reach my 20% go...

He effortlessly carries 0% body fat, and I’m the opposite. He’s always saying that if I exerciced more I could eat anything I’d want but I already have an exhausting job and walk a lot. We went on a trip and ate exactly the same for 10 days, except that he would drink soda all day and I didn’t. We also walked around 25000 steps per day. I gained 4 pounds because I wasn’t as careful as usual and he felt skinnier at the end of the trip. That made him realized that no matter how active I am I can’t eat like him and it kind of changed his mind about my struggles, that felt great ! submitted by /u/margaritralala [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xqrqff/skinny_bf_who_thinks_that_i_should_just_move_more/

I'm posting here to try and celebrate it. It's not much in how much I have to lose (SW 238 lbs, CW: 231lbs, GW: 143lbs) but I've previously given up when I've gotten this far in because I wasn't getting results quickly. This time I'm determined to get them no matter how long it takes. I've been slowly upping my activity and calorie counting but not obsessing over it like I usually would. Trying to pace myself to make this sustainable and hope the results will show for it. Thanks for reading :) submitted by /u/VonShamrog [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xqqbjz/ive_lost_7_pounds_since_starting_my_journey_in/

I feel like I’ve eaten so much more today but when I calculate, I’m in a deficit, including 3 vodka sodas! Breakfast: Starbucks skinny vanilla latte - 200 cals Lunch: chipotle kids meal build-your-own (steak, black beans, white rice, small guac, kids chips) - 700 calories Dinner: my friends birthday party: 3 vodka sodas 360 calories Bowl of sweet potato fries: “guesstimate” 500 calories Total: 1,760 calories. I also did cardio for 45 mins today but didn’t add that to my calorie log. Anyways, I’m just so surprised that I FEEL full most days while I’m actually in a deficit. Makes me super happy to no longer be super hungry with cravings yet still satisfied. Some days I seriously believe I ate more than I really did. I think fasting till 11am - noon really helps, too. :-) best, y’all! Anyone else experience this? submitted by /u/cutesiecakepop [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xq2j2a/doubting_your_deficit/

Hello everyone. I'm a 31 years old woman, my height is 173 cm and my weight 110/115 kg (I don't weigh myself often). I've been overeating since I was 18, that's when I slow and steady started gaining weight. In this span of time, I've been slimmer while breastfeeding my 3 children. I reached a healthy weight nursing the third, and as soon as he began to eat more and lactate less, I gained weight again. It's so embarrassing, honestly. I don't understand why is it so hard to stop eating when I'm full. It's like a whole new me arises when there's food I like a lot. My stomach aches, my body is clearly telling me to stop, but the compulsive eating won't stop. Then I feel guilty and try to control myself, but it only lasts a day. I feel ashamed by my body, not because I don't find myself beautiful (I don't, btw); it's because it reflects my inner struggle to the world. Everybody can see the problem I have with food, and it's so s...

No big surprise, but I suck at staying on track! I'm ok for a week or two but that's it. I would really like to break this habit. I recently bought a food scale to help with tracking and a gym membership (had it for a while. Would like to become more consistent) But I have no idea what I'm doing and know no-one with similar goals. (At least not with the goal AND motivation to continue and stay consistent..shout out to my sister for ditching me lmao) I have no drive and feel stuck. How did you overcome the lack of motivation? submitted by /u/bingo_09 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xq06oq/how_do_you_stay_on_track/

So I keep hearing people (well - seeing people) say something about +-10lbs is just water weight - I've been (very slowly - almost 2 months) losing weight, down about 11-12lbs (5-5.5kg) - how do I tell if that's just water weight or if it's actual fat lost? I have a lot of difficulty measuring myself (thanks arthritis fingers) and getting consistent results, so I'm not totally sure how to tell. I'm still not eating clean, but I'm eating less, less junk (fast food maybe 1/week instead of 5-7, for example), and exercising more. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks! submitted by /u/Accomplished-Sock959 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xq0cb9/water_weight_vs_weight_weight/

Heya losers, Day 27. Let’s talk business. Weigh in & log weight once a week, Thursday mornings: Logged this week. 2000 calories a day (lose two pounds this month): Can I just give myself a C minus on this one & move on today? Exercise 5 days a week (strength work/tbar swings 3 days a week): Accidental rest day. 21/27 days. Finish one section (year) per week: Just journaling today. 1/4 years. Today's gratitude list: Today I’m grateful for how lovely the weather was today. Gentle sunshine, not too hot. Yes please same again tomorrow. Random to do list item I want to conquer today: Settle my mood. It was a hard day for nebulous reasons & that’s a dangerous place for my mental health to be. Your turn! How was your day? Tell us the good, bad & ugly! submitted by /u/Mountainlioness404d [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xpwoyj/30_day_accountability_challenge_day_27/

I've lost a good 13lbs. Somehow without going to the gym either, which I'm not totally proud of haha. Anyways, I wish I could show you guys the before and afters because I'm just blown away. My back fat is basically gone, my butt isn't so saggy, my waist is more defined, and the fat doesn't hang off my thighs like it did. I'm starting to feel more like my old self. The lines of my body look familiar again. You guys were right, my goal is within reach as long as I work for it!!! I just want to thank you all for being so supportive when I first posted. I feel more motivated than I did even when I started. submitted by /u/tsuchibones [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xpvht4/update_guys_im_doing_it/

Hi all, first time posting here! I’m a 21F currently on a weight loss journey. I was recently injured, and as a result I can only stand for short periods at a time and cannot twist or bend well. As a result, the last couple of days I have not been eating the “best” meals, as I am typically someone who enjoys cooking and doesn’t typically stock up on prepared meals. I’m not a picky eater, but I don’t want to halt my progress if I can help it! Does anyone have any go-to meals that don’t require a lot of effort? Thanks in advance for any responses 😊 submitted by /u/ImaginationWorried11 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xpvtrp/healthy_meals_while_recovering_from_an_injury/

24F 5’7 SW:338 CW:252 GW:150 Hi so I’ve been exclusively wearing plus size grandma clothes like sweaters and loose tshirts with leggings since I was probably 15 and I’m finally approaching a size where I can fit into more typical brands. I have truly not worn anything that is not a hoodie or leggings with some kind of loose baggy shirt and then a flannel or cardigan (even in 80+ degree heat) since I was a teenager due to how terrible plus size clothing options are and body image issues. I’ve recently realized I could definitely fit into better brands and probably not despise the way I look in other types of clothing. The issue is up until this point I’ve been buying very cheap clothes while losing weight and sizing down because I know I won’t be in them for long and (hopefully) I won’t be able to wear them in the future due to more weight loss. I obviously don’t want to waste money, but I also honestly just want to start looking nice and not hating all of my clothes for once. Any adv...

Hey guys, so I’m on the spectrum and I have certain “safe foods” that are just easy for me to make/eat. For example, a whole pre made bagged salad that you just throw together or a whole can of soup. The thing is, these items themselves are 200-300 calories. Im curious if I were to lose weight, does it matter what I eat or does it just depend on the calories counted in a day. Like if I only ate canned soup for days because I’m overwhelmed, would I still lose weight if I’m in a caloric deficit. I hope I worded everything correctly. submitted by /u/Entire_Plenty_4849 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xp0rsj/weight_loss_with_autism/

I am 30 and have been pretty skinny my whole life, but i’ve been noticing a lot of loose skin on my lower abdomen and crotch area. It’s getting pretty embarrassing when i bend over and look at that area. pic here Any suggestions or solutions for this? I’m open to trying anything and also interested in why this is happening without having dramatic weight loss. Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Rykerp94 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xp1lx8/fixing_loose_lower_abdominal_crotch_skin/

Ok, I’m going to call this “success” even though it’s not quite where I wanted to be. 2 pounds down. At first I was disappointed but then realized if I lost 2 pounds a week for a year, I’d be down 104 pounds. Baby steps. I’ve been a yo-yo dieter, and I’m not doing that anymore. So 2 pounds: I will take it. What I did do this week: upped my veggie intake. I’m a pretty good veggie eater anyway, but I was more mindful about it. I also went to the gym and swam 2x this week. That’s pretty good, and I’m trying to make swimming a habit. (I’ve got a knee problem so walking is pretty painful ATM. I had one sort of binge-ish day (yesterday)—I cooked dinner for family and ate too much bread and cake. Sweets aren’t generally an issue for me—I can avoid them pretty easily, but once I give in, Katy bar the door! I gave the remainder to my brother to save me from myself. Was going to swim tonight, but I’m wiped—I got 3 vaccinations yesterday, including the new Covid omicron, and I feel fine but ...

Currently i ve made a plan for the next 2-4 years to make earning a stable income and get a good amount of savings but in doing so my fittnes goals will have to be held back, this dosent mean i am going to completely give up on them but i will not be able to focus on them which is fine i have said on reddit i would post pictures in 2-3 years of my fittnes journey but my plans have shifted and i ve made new plans Understand sometimes its okay to take a few steps back if it means you will go fordward submitted by /u/Cvetkov_N [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xowvh2/its_okay_to_stall_or_slow_down_your_progress/

I'm a quarter way through my weight loss journey, a little more maybe.. anyway, my issue with it is how I feel about my body now, I finished a 40 hours fast and took a shower I saw myself in the full body mirror, I hate what I see.. I been in this journey without failing badly for a month I still eat a lot of junk food and only do cardio for an hour a day rn this last month I lost 13 pounds and lost 17 lbs during the summer break, I'm starting to get more serious about this weight loss but I really hate my body right now, will this pass? Have you experienced this during the road? I have been 220lbs and 99lbs but this is the first time I really feel lost, I just don't like my body not even a little bit, I'm 179 right now and only 5'4 Thank you for reading. submitted by /u/irritable_weasel [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xoyqft/30_pounds_down_feeling_worse_than_ever/

So I used to be 120 pounds as a 5'8 male. I would eat whatever I want and not gain weight. I'm now beginning to push towards 190 and I've cut off nearly all the bad habits except for a soda a day. I went from eating ice cream and chips with 3 cans of soda a day(with 2 meals) to just the 2 meals and one soda. I don't eat an absolute fuck ton btw, and what I eat isn't really the worst? A good portion of what I eat for dinner is baked chicken strips, usually anywhere from 3-5. The side that I have with it isn't usually the best but it's still not going to kill me. So then how is it I can go through all the effort to get rid of allll that shit that made me gain weight and still I slowly trudge forward with gaining more. submitted by /u/SufficientPatient962 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xoy0yl/im_just_dumbfounded/

I’ve been wanting to start my weight loss journey for so many months now and I’ve been telling myself I’ll start tomorrow everyday. But now when I really feel like starting it, I feel so guilty about all the time I wasted and tell myself , if I started then, by not I would be thinner. And it just makes me feel terrible . How can I feel better? I know it’s my own fault for not starting earlier but I just feel terrible about it . submitted by /u/throwaway12335142 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xowtxk/how_to_not_feel_guilty_about_wasted_time/

Results from WEEK 0 #1: Highest Weight: 115.25 kg, Lowest Weight: 114.25 kg, Avg Weight: 114.71 kg per day, Waist Size: 125 cm, Avg Calorie Intake: 2737 cal per day, Average Water Intake: 7.3 glasses per day, I am going to entend the duration for Week 0 by 7 days ~ So, 26 September 2022 to 2 October 2022 will be Week 0 #2 (I know that it's a weird naming system but this is what comes to my mind right now). Week 0 #1 was overall quite satisfactory, but still a little underplanned. I was pushing meals and making changes on spot a lot (but ensured that I didn't exceed my daily average calorie intake of 2800 cal per day for the week). I didn't exercise (still not in the position to do that) but did move around as and when it was required. I am going to keep my average calorie intake 2800 cal per day for Week 0 #2 as well. I'm not going to make much changes and pretty much try to do the same stuff I did the previous week and meanwhile, develop a proper system for myself...

I (31F~265lbs) did an experiment. My sister (28F~140lbs) recently moved in with me and we’ve been doing everything together. She is not overweight or overweight. I am overweight. For two weeks I copied her food almost exactly. We drank the same amount except I drank more water than her and she drank more soda than me. We ate the same things except she buys huge bags of sour gummy candies and I don’t like that kind of candy and don’t have much of a sweet tooth, so I didn’t partake. She did buy me a sleeve of 4 Ferrero roche chocolates which I did eat 2 one day and 2 the next day, but nothing like her candy intake. We literally did everything together- neither of us work, we walk at the park together, go to the gym together (I did the same number of reps as her and set the treadmill to the same settings as her). I am about 2 inches taller than her, she’s 5 foot even and I’m 5’2. We weighed at the beginning of two weeks and at the end. I expected to lose weight, but I gained 3 pounds. I ...

Just like the title says, no one cares that I'm trying to lose weight..My kids just want me to buy junk and order out all the time. The hubby is always high and wants to pig out late at night. I just want to eat a healthy dinner and go to bed. But because I'm weak when it comes to sugar, every night I am getting m&ms and ice cream and just eating until my stomach is about to explode. I am constantly saying how fat I am and how I want to be comfortable in my clothes. My family just wants to eat pizza and sit around. I love them to death but I feel like I have no support! They all love me no matter what, but I dont love myself..I hate myself! submitted by /u/ncmcbad [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xo33ju/so_hard_to_stay_on_track_when_no_one_else_cares/

A lot of the time I see that people need to get themselves motivated. Or provide themselves rewards. I am not able to provide my self with rewards or limit myself. For example- If I want to read for 30 minutes and take a break or stop. Nothing stops me. Or even worse. I can't have sweets until dinner, but nothing stops me and I do it anyways. And I feel bad. Then when it comes to rewards I can't make myself wait. I just do it anyways. I am just so tired of this. The same comes with working out. Does anyone have advise on this? I don't know what to do to keep myself going. submitted by /u/Apple_Juice_12 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xo4vl1/no_consequences/

I keep seeing where obese people talk about all the junk food they eat or used to eat and I don't get it. Everyone thinks all obese people do this but I'm one that doesn't. I try to avoid too much junk. I eat smaller portions than most my family and friends. I drink soda occasionally. That's my biggest pitfall. But I try not to drink much at all if I do. For the most part it's coffee in the morning. Water. And occasionally tea. My doctor has even looked at my food journal and can't understand why I'm so large except the fact I have health issues. She even said eat more carbs at one point. Which I do now. I've kept calories count and micros and there's been many times I'll be below 1,000 calories even. Do any of you have this???? submitted by /u/coboohh [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xo3dzc/food/

Hi all, I recently lost my job (contract ended) and started back working out/dieting. While employed, I gained 20 pounds and didn't realize it. Now, all I see in the mirror is fat. For the past two months, I've only gone to the gym, market, movie theatre, and walks around the neighborhood. I do not feel attractive in my clothes and don't want to be seen in anything besides workout clothes/sweat pants. I love fashion and buy clothes all the time, but they sit in my closet until I can fit in them. In my head, I know I will be social again in a few months once I drop 10-15 pounds, but I don't know if this feeling is depression from being unemployed and fat or just being fat. ​ Also, I am in a campaign photoshoot next month, and nervous about meeting new people and having my photo taken. submitted by /u/lisabonettwin [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xo1cvv/unemployed_and_avoiding_social_gatherings/

I'm female 5'9" about 180 pounds and 27 years old. I've gained about 40 pounds the last 2 years and it's taking a tole on me mentally and physically. I have arthritis so I really need to get back to the 145 range. I've been on a calorie defecit for only 5 days and it's so hard!!!! I'm trying to stay around 1,500 calories. The highest I've gone is 1,790. So my range is between 1,500-1,800 calories. I can't do much working out because of my arthritis and the little amount I can do basically burns NO calories so right now working out isn't even an option really. Could I expect to see any type of results in 3 months? I get discouraged very easily so if I don't even see any type of results in the first month I'm scared ill fail this defecit. I don't have a scale and don't plan on using one because I know that with mess with my mental state lol so just wondering if I'd be able to see any weightloss as quick as 1-3 months. If s...

Long story short I used to weight 82kg in 2019. I never had bad nutrition habits but I ate really bad in my childhood due some family issues and the idea of working out made me anxious. When the pandemic hit, it was the only way to cope with anxiety. I had started in late 2019, going to the gym three times a week, and during the pandemic it just fit. I lost around 10kg, and then between the pandemic and august of this year I lost another 4. My body composition changed and I gained muscle, even had abs. Then I had a breakup (still struggling with it) and as anxiety closes my appetite I lost another 7kgs. I’ve lost two more since then. I haven’t been able to workout bc I feel weak, but I started again three weeks ago with low weights and it made me feel better. Then I got diagnosed with depression (finally!!!) after a really bad episode, which made me lose another two kg. It’s funny. When I grew to love my body, I got skinnier. I’m planning on working out again this week and I’m eating ...

Link to First Post (I wouldn't read it if you haven't already unless you can stomach some sad today. Also if you want to see what I look like you can look at the pictures.) https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/rnxxhx/what_i_learned_about_myself_losing_half_my_body/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 Just wanted to say hi, and give an update to my life since my last post. This year has been good to me. As far as food goes I'm still eating the same meal everyday, but now I'm eating at only a slight calorie deficit, so technically I'm still on a diet, but I've only lost about 15lb this year. I've been doing it to get rid of the rest of my bodies more stubborn fat, mostly my stomach's subcutaneous fat (skin fat). If anyone is curious I've also stuck to eating the same meal everyday. I get that might come off as a bit weird, but I view food like a volcano views virgins , a fuel source . Also the autism helps. Last year I focused o...

Hello, lovely humans! I’m a 5’0, 200 lbs woman in need of serious motivation to drop some weight. I don’t have gyms near. It’s me and a road against the world. I need to start slow, but I need to freaking start. My lower back has started to hurt, and I know it is the extra weight that is causing this. Please help me get motivated to go walking tomorrow. Please enumerate the benefits of walking at least a mile every day. My job is so sedentary, I work from home, sitting down for 9 hours a day, I can’t get a standing desk right now for reasons. I do care about looking better, but I care much more about getting rid of my back pain. I’m in my early 30s. It makes me cry that I’ve let myself go and now I have to deal with pain. I hate pain. Help me get rid of this shit, please. Signed, a teary eyed stout tea pot. submitted by /u/rollypollyo406 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xn8rpa/i_need_motivation/

This post is not for the people who generally feel awesome while they're trying to lose weight. It's not for the people that feel great all the time or even most of the time. It's not for the people that enjoy this process. This post is for the people who are not doing as much as they know they could or worse, haven't gotten started yet with their weight loss journey. Maybe because they know it will require some things that a lot of us don't really care for up front like learning new habits and not being able to eat as much or the same things as we used to like to eat. Taking time out of your day to cook and plan or workout, perhaps. I'm here to remind you of what you already know. This process generally speaking, isn't going to be sunshine and rainbows. You won't have as much free time. You're gonna screw up. You're gonna have to say no to yourself, and others. The scale sometimes won't cooperate no matter how awesome you did. You'll ...

F28, 5.6. HW 297 (sept 2021), CW 212. I found my old winter coat I loved too much to get rid of while searching for a coat that fits and it fits!! I just love that coat and saved a lot (Canadian winters don’t fuck around). I tried clothes at a plus size boutique I like and had to get the X/ 18 (started at 4x, size 24). It felt so good to see all of that and see the hard work is paying off!! Share your little joys!! submitted by /u/579red [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xn8ar6/share_your_little_joys_of_loosing_weight/

Hello All! I am new to this community. I am 5'6" and 198lbs. Like many of us, the pandemic has really thrown me for a loop and my mental health struggles have manifested in my weight gain and overall health. I've noticed that trying to do everything perfectly just makes me less inclined to follow through. Counting calories specifically stresses me out so I'm taking a step back from it. Instead, I'm going to start out by avoiding/limiting foods I know aren't good for me, drinking more water, practicing mindfulness, and exercising 45min a day consistently. I'd like to do a different activity every day so that I can keep things interesting! Sunday: Jump Rope Monday: Running Tuesday: Speed Walking Wednesday: Pilates Thursday: Julian Michaels (or another wo video) Friday: Rest Saturday: Stationary bike I don't want to set the expectation of reaching a specific weight goal per se- I would rather be consistent and see how my body responds over time...

Anyone else annoyed by having to buy a whole new wardrobe of pants? It’s expensive. I’m tired of showing my plumbers butt at work but I don’t wanna get new pants until goal weight. Any advice besides belts? I do suspenders a lot of the time but I want to stretch things as far as they’ll go. Also good sources on stretchy jeans in Canada where I can try them on would be appreciated. Since womens pant sizes are all over the map. submitted by /u/Larry-Man [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xmg0mz/clothes_dont_fit/

i’m 14f and i’m 204ibs i gained 69ibs i used to be 135 but i got bigger once i got on birth control i recently got it taken out but the damage is done i’ve been screaming and crying for weeks cause i have no help and i have no idea what to do i don’t wanna look like this anymore i’ve been trying to count calories and eat healthy but it’s so hard cause my family is skinny and they just eat everything cause they don’t gain weight there’s nothing healthy in this house and i don’t know what stuff at the store is healthy for me to eat, i’ve been looking at lipotropic injections but that doesn’t seem to trust worthy. submitted by /u/mrsrukus [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xmiqnd/i_dont_know_where_to_start_or_what_to_do/

I believe my weight gain started when i began working in the food industry about 4-5 years ago. Having free access to fast food and restaurant food every day i worked just ended up as mindless eating and bad habits were formed. I began to work from home earlier this year but still would always go out to grab fast food for lunch and dinner almost 80% of the time. It wasnt until about a month ago i got a new job at another food place, this time a dine in sandwich shop. I was hyped all over again to have free reign on food. About a week into my new job, im not sure why but i ended up looking up my BMI and seeing that i was classified well over obese. I also knew whenever i looked in the mirror, way in the back of my head i was always disappointed in what i saw, but just did not care enough to change anything. I'm 26 years old and i've never truly been physical or exercised since i was required to in highschool. When i did see my BMI, and weighed myself and really looked at myse...

For those of you who haven't seen or do not remember me, I am a 16 (was 15 when I started) year old trying to lose weight and thanks to everyone's help I am doing great so far! I am currently sitting at 192.4 (I have lost almost 30lbs) and am losing weight at a good pace! Thanks to CICO, I don't have to sit there worrying about when I wanna have my cheat days or worry about eating too much, because it's given me a perfect way to manage everything no matter what, and for that I am extremely grateful. I'm gonna be honest, a few days ago I had an entire pint of ice cream and baked chips, but because of my CICO management I didn't gain any weight! Obviously I don't eat like this every thing because I like to balance my macros, but it makes me so happy knowing that I don't have to worry because CICO is just that great for me. I've also been doing intermittent fasting and love starting the day with CICO. My snacks have slowly switched from non-baked chi...

Typical story. Always overweight, tried every diet, keep trying. I read unf*ck yourself and got new motivation and here we go. I started with dropping diet pop. I drink a lot of pop y'all. So, I did it and I'm super proud. The reason I wanted to quit drinking diet pop is because artificial sweeteners are really bad for you. And that's what I tell people when they see me drinking water or tea. And every time. Every. Stinking. Time. "you should try coke zero" "use Mio" "what about crystal light?" "have you tried Ice? It's zero calories" and I say, I like water with lemon or lime, and I love unsweetened tea. I'm fine. Plus all of those have artificial sweeteners. So it's the same as diet pop. Why can't I just like water? I've lost 10 pounds but cutting out diet pop (no other change) submitted by /u/Goatshavemorefun [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xmf5yd/short_rantvent/...

I really wish I had. As of today I've lost 101 lbs, and there really aren't any pictures of the journey. There are VERY few before pictures, because I avoided cameras like the plague, and there aren't even very many recent pictures, because I'm a mom and I'm always the one taking the pictures (side note - partners, take pictures of your significant other/the mother of your children, otherwise there won't be any). Anyway, here is one of the only photos I could find of myself before I started losing weight, and one from my 13th wedding anniversary dinner look that I asked my husband to take last week. I wish the loose arm skin didn't exist, but I'll take it. The face might be the most shocking difference to me. If I was going to start my weight loss journey all over again, I'd take monthly photos. Before, at ~230-235 lbs After, at ~132 lbs submitted by /u/PictureSarah [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xm...

Found out I have an umbilical hernia and need to know what exercises l can do? l am going from running 5 miles and lifting every other day to whatever l can safely do? Any suggestions? l don't want to give up my weight loss and muscle gains so far. Anyone else have a setback like this? What did you do? I have lost about 60lbs over the course of the last year and feel this may break the habits I finally made routine. Scary to think all this work might be reversed. Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Twodapex [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xmc326/diagnosed_with_a_hernia_dont_want_to_stop_my/

I’m a 22 male and I recently started my weight loss journey. I really need to vent this out and no one is going to listen to me. I’ve been judged for being overweight my entire life, so much so, I was humiliated at a cousin’s wedding in front of the whole family for being fat. I got cursed for not being able to fit into the clothes that all the other guys were easily able to fit into it, how my chin was a handful, and how no one is ever going to want me. I’ve been the source of laughter for so many people just cause of how I looked when I ran, walked. I’ve been told that when I eat, I do so like an animal. I’ve been judged before for my weight to the point that plates have been removed from my face while I’d been eating. For the love of God even little kids never held back from humiliating me. Whenever I FaceTime with some people, all I have to hear is how I should eat less. As much as I like to say that words don’t impact me, truth be told they’re brutal. They’re even more brutal wh...

I was going on a diet because I'm not really happy with my appearance it was going really good I was halfway through until something happened. It was a very stressful situation and I turned to food.I ate a lot these past few days/week? I do not really remember and I'm still going I feel like I cannot stop now Im trying to eat around 1500 calories since the calculator online told it was the 100% for me to maintain my weight and I feel like I'm getting fat. At first I tried to tell myself it was just water weight but my clothes are getting a bit tighter I think. I am so stressed out and Its affecting myself and the others around me. I eat alot in one sitting I used to be not like this. I wanna eat normally again but it seems like I have no self control. Its so frustrating. Im trying to eat low calorie snacks but I still end up eating alot of snacks because of boredom and emotions. I also tried eating meals but again I still end up eating alot. Im trying to write on a food d...

I started actively working out in January 2020. From them till mid 2021 I've gone down from 97kg to 80 at my lowest. But ever since then I've been yoyoing between 83-85kg... Can't seem to get it away. I've tried omad/if/keto but nothing seemed to have worked much. I understand i might have gone calorie surplus easily without realising it. To take things into my hand I tried to create a meal plan along with my workout schedule ( full body workout 5x in week and running 3 days a week ) I looked at online tdee measurement it quoted 3k per day and I've tried to limit daily calories for 1.8-2k, but i still an not losing fat/weight..... submitted by /u/LoneSilentWolf [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xln48d/seem_to_have_plateaued_for_a_long_time/

that's it, that's pretty much the whole post. on Sunday my friends and I did a rails-to-trail route called the Banks-Vernonia Trail, 47 miles out & back, and I had no problem keeping up/completing the whole thing. I know there are tons of cyclists who do this kind of mileage in one day every week, but it was the furthest I'd ever gone personally, and I feel really proud of and happy with myself. it's been less than a year since I did my first "long" route (lol) on the Deschutes River Trail, of which I did ~12 miles. in that first picture (November 2021) I felt very accomplished, too; in the second photo from last weekend, I felt ecstatic (also yes my joints are very hypermobile!). can't wait to see where my new lifestyle will have me in 10 more months! submitted by /u/tarooooooooooo [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xlmv8c/nsv_i_cycled_my_first_halfcentury_and_it_was_fun/

SW : 74.6kg CW : 70.3kg GW : 65kg So it all started yesterday as I was shaving my legs and I freaked out when I realized my calves were super firm as opposed to all floppy. I started walking a minimum of 1.5 hours everyday as opposed to just going out for groceries and it look like it is paying off! Second funny story, I was sitting down on the edge of my bed and looked down at my feet and they looked thin(ner) and even like I developped muscles down there?I always thought I had chubby feet like they were swollen( oh that reminds me of a terribly sad episode of downton abbey) and now they look normal. Can you lose weight in your feet and develop muscles? submitted by /u/irish-unicorn [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/xlmp6c/in_case_anyone_needs_a_good_laugh_today/

I know that it’s super common to feel frustrated about your progress when you lose weight. Like, you know you’re losing weight because the numbers on the scale tell you you are, but the reflection in the mirror looks exactly the same as the one that was XX pounds heavier, ya know? Around early June, I was cleaning out my closet after coming home from college for the summer. I tried on some old cargo shorts. They buttoned but were tight, and I also tried on pair of old jeans that I could not button up at all, lol. Also, at this point, I had already started losing weight, and I was pretty stoked that the cargo shorts even buttoned up at all, lol.. Yesterday, I decided to try out the shorts again since I’ve lost a few more pounds in the past three months. And BRO, they were loose! Not just a little loose, my guys, like I could shove my whole freaking forearm in there with me. I had to freaken wear a belt, A BELT! And this morning, I decided to try out the jeans, and guess what, guys? ...