Measurements other than the scale

Probably many of us had a time when we were very fond of our scale, measuring ourselves everyday. You know, hoping for results. On a previous weight loss journey I learned how helpful body size measurements can be when the body got tired off the bullshit we made it go through and the scale didn't move anywhere for a while.

I'm curious, other than the scale and the tailors tape, is there any other way, possible measurement practice that can help observing ourself, and the change we succesfully achieve?

I mainly curious about options that can be done at home. Not looking for some laboratory testing :)

Thank you if you have any recommendations!

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Expected weightloss 3 month lock in?

My weight gradually spiraled out of control over the last decade. I’ve always been overweight, but now I’m morbidly obese.

M, 42, 5’11” 300 lbs

The last couple of weeks I started walking, and eating better. I managed to keep consistent despite heatwave. Even though I haven’t really indulged in food, I eat or plan a couple of times. Invited to BBQ and stuff.

I decide to fully lock in the next 3 months. As a kickstart of my weightloss journey.

Plan:

- stick to meal plan I made (averaging around 2100 kcal, 150 gr protein , 80 gr carbs)
- walk a hour in the morning, a half hour in the afternoon, a half our in the evening. So about 14-15k steps a day
- strength training every other day
- 7-8 hours sleep daily, consistent bedtimes

What would be a realistic expectation weightloss wise this 3 months.

I am actually hoping for 40 pounds.
Is this realistic? I know 2100 kcal isn’t that low, but I will be active.

Also I imagine in the beginning weight loss will be faster. Also going from 300 to 260, is different than going from 220-180, right?

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[AMA] Jamie Luu, RDN (Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Manager at Almased) will be in r/loseit on JULY 8 AT 4PM (EDT) for an AMA event!

Hi everyone, I'm excited to be co-hosting an AMA for the r/loseit community next week, Wednesday, July 8 at 4-5pm (EDT).

I am a registered dietitian and nutrition manager for Almased with over 15 years' experience helping people on their weight loss journey. As a mom to two young kids, I understand how difficult it can be to stay consistent, which is why I am a firm believer in making nutrition and healthy living as simple as possible.

The key focus for this AMA will be on "How to avoid losing muscle mass when losing weight (and the important role of protein)". However, if you have other nutrition-based questions, please ask away.

Feel free to start posting questions and I will be back to answer them all during the event. Thank you!

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Moving My Body Is a Gift I Didn’t Realize I Missed

I’m on vacation with my entire family and reflecting back on how different these trips looked before I lost weight. Yesterday I was able to go on a 12 mile bike ride, when three years ago I could hardly complete a 3 mile ride.

Today for the first time ever I was able to stand up paddle board around a lake. I’d previously had to sit down or kneel paddle board. I was easily able to go on a four mile walk.

I’m so thankful for all the movement my body is capable of. As I continue on my weight loss journey I’m so excited to see what else I can do.

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How I changed my daily habits and started noticing the results

I wanted to share my progress on my weight loss journey over the past few months. I started about four months ago, weighing 92 kg, and now I'm down to 84 kg, a total loss of 8 kg.

The main changes that helped me were:

Cutting down sugary drinks and junk food.

Walking for 45 minutes to an hour most days of the week.

Focusing on protein and vegetables in my meals.

Improving my sleep and drinking enough water.

The biggest challenge was sticking to my plan during holidays and special occasions, but I tried to get back on track without getting discouraged after any minor setbacks.

What tip or habit helped you the most in the long run?

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Trying something new for weight loss

I've always struggled with my weight, probably for the last 15 years or so. I have tried various methods to try and lose weight and be "healthy" but I always end up failing.

I think a big part of this is because I never complete the "full" picture - If I focus on the gym, I neglect the food or if I focus on the food, I neglect the gym etc. until my brain tells me that I'm slacking and then I inevitably give up.

A lot of my issues with food stem from emotional issues & environmental influences - I come from a household where health was put last and short term pleasure was at the forefront. This isn't an excuse but it is my reality - And now that I am at my wits end, I spoke to a therapist who gave me some really interesting advice.

"Instead of trying to change yourself by going to the gym, eating right - why don't you try and live each day like a healthy person would?" I.E. Eat like a healthy person would, sleep like a healthy person would, move like a healthy person would. Essentially, fake it till you make it.

I thought this was quite interesting and something I'm going to try, but then I realised I don't really know what healthy people do - I'm so surrounded by unhealthy people that my assumption is severely flawed.

So a request, from those of you who have successfully lost the weight you want and are now living in that success please can you share with me what your day to day life looks like?

What kind of things do you eat? How much/what exercises do you do? How much are you sleeping? Drinking? Alcohol? etc.

Appreciate this may be a weird/dumb post - but it is something I want to try and would value your input.

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Anybody else like to visualize their weight loss?

Anybody else like to visualize their weight loss?

I started at 457lbs 4 yrs ago. Lost 50lbs in a year then stalled at 407lbs for 2 yrs. Then I lost some more and stalled at 375 for a year. Finally losing again and am currently at 332.9.

That means I lost the equivalent of 25 bricks or a small adult human. A whole human. That's crazy to me.

I have a lot more to lose. My goal weight is 250lbs, which I know is still obese for my 5'9" height but it will be over 200lbs lost. I'll get there eventually. My immediate goal is to get to 299.9 or lower by November 7th of this year. It'll be a nice little birthday present for me to be out of the 300s.

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