I wanted to make a post to motivate some people on this subreddit, and give you some tough love that hopefully helps you realize that weight loss is a long term lifestyle choice and it's hard. Do your homework, commit to a routine, and deal with it. No one feels sorry for you but you.
I often read posts that say things like:
"I just cant count calories, it doesn't work/its hard/it is confusing"
"I don't understand why I'm gaining weight even though I'm in a calorie deficit"
"I don't want to workout, I don't have the motivation"
etc...
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No matter your age, sex, religion, or color, your body works the same as everyone else:
YOUR CALORIES IN HAVE TO BE LESS THAN YOUR CALORIES OUT (barring extraneous health conditions like a thyroid condition).
That's it. That's the secret....
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No, you're not special because you "eat 1200 calories and are still gaining weight". You are not counting correctly and you need fewer calories. Take the time to calculate your BMR, TDEE, and macronutrients. See #2 of my old post.
No, you're not stupid because you have trouble understanding calorie and macronutrient counting. I had a hard time, too...it's not necessarily intuitive stuff, I bet you have no idea what 8oz looks like. But the difference between you and me, is that I took the time to learn and understand it. And when you do, it will help you make better healthier choices.
No, you don't have to workout to lose weight...but it's a whole lot easier to lose weight if you do. In fact, you can eat more if you workout. Maybe you're miserable because your 1200 calories/day and Netflix binge leaves you empty inside (literally). Maybe if you worked out you could have 2000 calories/day, feel and look stronger, and still have time to binge watch your shows.
I don't even know you, but I believe you are capable of losing weight. I don't think YOU believe you're capable of losing weight. Look yourself in the mirror next time you doubts get in the way of a healthy choice. The face staring back is the one responsible for failing or succeeding.
Be an adult, take care of yourself, and commit. I know you can do this.
With love,
Harry
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