F SW:150.4 CW:138.6
I've been on my weightloss journey for YEARS and it's only been recently that I've been losing the weight and not gaining it back immediately after. In my first weight loss stint I went from 150lbs to about 125lbs and now I sit at 138lbs, about two years later.
After I got to 125 I didn't realise I would gain all the weight back after eating what I thought was 'just a second serving' here, a 'snack trip' there. But I did and I sat at 140.6 about 60 days ago.
I watched a couple videos from Jeff Nippard about how to get lean and STAY lean and he emphasises that short term crash dieting doesn't build the necessary skills to stay lean long term, and as a result people gain the weight back. I've adjusted my mindset a bit since that video and some actions have become automatic and they shock me when I realise that I've done them without thinking
Here's a few examples:
- I'm eating in a smaller deficit (1700 cals compared to the 1200/1500 I used to)
- I finish workouts with some non taxing (walking) cardio to build up my steps for the day
- I load my plate with veggies first, then protein, then whatever else in smaller quantities
- I don't have GOOD or BAD foods anymore, and now my whole week isn't thrown off by a few extra servings or a couple sweets
- I'm listening to hunger cues on my days off and making a point to eat at regular intervals on my working days so I am satiated and less likely to binge during or after work
I used to struggle really badly with binge eating and self image issues but to be honest even if the scale goes up now I chalk it up to progress being non linear and just make it a point to say nice things about myself
Merry Christmas eve everyone :)
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