Hey o, so I'm 35F, weighed over 270 lbs (I lost weight before I weighed myself on this journey) and I'm 45 lbs down (I started Jan 2019). I just want to kindly remind others (like I basically have to tell myself all the time) that slow weight loss is actually very very good for you. If you lose weight fast, good for you, but this post isn't for you. Through my experience (which is all personal - aka get thee to a doctor if you have a medical condition or really specific questions) I've found that I've made some meaningful changes.
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I unlearned bad habits. So for me, I had to learn to do things a better way. For example, I used to eat drive thru probably 80% of my lunches. I thought I didn't have the time. Well I learned how to overcome that defeatist attitude. I learned how to meal prep. I learned that it doesn't have to be anything like what a youtuber does (seriously, I'm the laziest). It takes time to unlearn a bad habit and to learn a new habit. This is how weight loss becomes sustainable!
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I found a way to be more inclusive in my "diet" (diet to me is what you eat not what I don't) and thus are more successful in the long run. For me, when I was trying to lose weight quickly - there was no drinking, no sweets. It was chicken rice and broccoli. UGH. WHHHYYY? I eat cookies. I drink (not very much but I do on special occasions and not in excess), I have chocolate probably once every day. I just maybe have a few baking chips on rice cake with some whipped topping. I've just found a manageable way to include it that works for my goals.
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When I started incorporating activity, I found something I loved. I do cardio twice a week, and weight lifting (my PR for deadlift is 250). I used to think that exercise was just a way to lose weight, but actually, I love it. Once I realized that this was a part of my life forever, I realized I needed to find things I actually like doing and could do forever. So, I started C25k, then weight lifting, had a terrible ankle injury, then I got into cycling, and the elliptical, and I went for a hike in 20 degree F weather just yesterday. I know I could lose weight faster if I only did hard cardio, but that ain't it for me. I will just quit.
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I learned that the scale is just a part of mysuccess. Don't get me wrong, I still think it's a tool that you should reference, but it's just one part of the equation. I mean, my body has changed a lot since I started lifting, so if I based everything off that, I'd be pretty unsuccessful. I do think my weight loss has slowed and even stopped at points due to weight lifting, but I just find myself liking the changes I'm still seeing at this point. I can always change what I want, there is no sign that states "no changes beyond this point" in my thinking process.
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You learn that compromise is key. This can fall into a lot of different categories like #2. For some, they'll say diet pop/zero pop is the devil, but this lady right here, will tell you if that diet pop helps you avoid drinking a million calories, I am here for it. Some will say oil spray is the devil, but if it helps you enjoy your veggies a bit in that air fryer (I stan for an air fryer), then use the oil spray. Because, a good compromise is better than doing nada. Also, I have two little kids at home, so I decided that I would workout during my lunch. That means I only workout for 30-45 minutes. I would love to hit the gym for an hour or two, but it ain't happening in my life. So I eat food at my desk and I work out during my lunch. It's a great compromise, I think.
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We all know this, but comparison is the thief of joy. You aren't obese to beast. You aren't Felicia fitness health. Their journey is theirs, and it's so awesome to watch others succeed, but they aren't perfect. They probably struggled more than what we see. Everyone is human. Everyone makes mistakes. You may never be this or that, but you are the only you and finding the joy and wonder in working for a positive change is AMAZING. :)
Also, I feel everyone gets to the point where progress slows. Some of us may lose weight faster than others depending on our journeys. So just realize you are doing great work and overcoming a lot of obstacles thru going slow and steady. Any other amazing realizations about the benefits of slow weight loss??? I'm here for it.
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