I am stuck in my current weight and want it to change, what should I do to motivate myself again?

I posted this at r/Advice but I feel like this subreddit will give me better input.

I was obese. My BMI was 33-34. I got my yearly medical check up and lo and behold my body fat percentage was 42%. And I knew why I feel shitty most of the time and I decided to be healthier. I ignored all "but you are so beautiful~~~" comments and I reduced my calorie intake by a lot. My weight loss target is around 55 pounds until I reach BMI 22. I was able to reduce almost 37 pounds in 6 months. It was a lot but I am still in the overweight range (BMI 26).

After losing 37 pounds, I let myself relax for a bit. I still run and exercise but I don't pay too much attention on my calorie intake. And then my "cheat day" become weeks and then months. Eventhough I don't gain weight, I don't lose it either. I want to start losing weight again but I got too comfortable with my current state, I couldn't bring myself to start. What should I do? What can I do to motivate myself back to reach my initial target?

Thank you in advance, my good reddit neighbors

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I've lost 15 pounds,

So I've been on an 1,800 calorie per day diet for the past 37 days, and finally hit the 15 pounds lost mark this morning! I weighed in at 260 when I started, and it was a clean 245 after I woke up. Feeling great about this, and so awesome to see results.

My pic here: r/https://twitter.com/john45920870/status/1049914635443470337

My weight has been something that's bothered me for awhile, but nothing that's ever been a huge issue. I was 190 in college, and gradually gained 5-10 pound every few years, until last month I woke up and just couldn't take it anymore. And let me tell you -- before I was tracking calories, I probably would have been appalled with how much I actually ate. I'm not a glutton, but I LOVE food. So anytime it was around, I would eat until I was more than full. Office donuts, cake, treats, I had it all. But now that I'm on a food "budget" with calories, I'm much more wise with how I spend it.

Anyway, wanted to share my success and brag for a minute. Need all the encouragement I can get! To anyone else going through a weight loss journey -- you can do it!

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[Daily Directory] Find your quests for the day here! - Wednesday, 10 October 2018

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[24M, 6'2, 220lbs] Gaining weight on a low calorie diet.

In total, I've lost 250lbs in the past two years. I've recently recovered from an Abdominoplasty to remove the access skin from my abdomen. I exercise four days a week including weight training and cardio. I log absolutely everything I eat. My diet consists of about 20% Carbs, 40% Fat, and 40% Protein at 1900 calories. I get all of my carbs from vegetables and all of my protein from Chicken and Pork. I don't drink. My work keeps me moving and outdoors. At 1900 calories, I gain about half a pound a week. I do not believe I'm gaining mussel at the rate that I'm gaining weight.

I have to drop to around 1500 calories a day in order to loose roughly a pound a week. Anything above that, my weight fluctuates up and down. I can't sustain my lifestyle on 1500 calories anymore.

I understand that at its core, weight loss is calories in and out. But I should be burning far more than 1500 calories a day. Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Tried everything and had no success. Cannot keep discipline as always hungry. What way of eating would be best for me?

I've tried every diet imaginable (meal replacements, keto, WFPB, high carb low fat, DASH, IF etc), but ultimately I fail after a week or less - mainly due to "feeling hungry" and giving in. It's a real deal breaker for me - I know I won't feel full or satisfied if I'm dieting, but I at least want to feel like I've eaten.

I have a pretty addictive personality - in that I am all or nothing. I can't simply lower my daily intake by 100-200 kcals per day - if I'm dieting I have to drop to around 1200-1300kcals. This has worked for me in the past, but the older I get the harder it is for me to keep discipline.

I've narrowed it down to four ways of eating, but all have their positives and negatives, so was hoping someone could help and suggest which would be better for me, taking into account my need for satisfaction.

Option 1: Keto

Positives - never hungry, quick weight loss, enjoyable foods to eat

Negatives - concerned about the health implications of eating so much cholesterol (and saturated fats), can be expensive, involves lots of cooking and food prep

Option 2: Whole food plant based (high carb/low fat)

Positives - 'Healthy', cheaper than other diets

Negatives - Unsatisfying, most plant based foods from supermarkets contain lots of industrial oils so would have to take a lot of time preparing foods, I don't like legumes

Option 3: Calories In, Calories Out/Eat What I Like

Positives: Eat what I like (within reason), wider choice of food, won't get bored, satisfying

Negatives: Not as 'healthy' as WFPB, effectively the Standard American Diet

Option 4: High carb, low fat

Positives: Not as restrictive as WFPB, can eat meat/dairy (if low fat). Wider variety/choice of food.

Negatives: Perhaps still restrictive.

Any comments/suggestions?

Personally I'm swayed towards either keto (due to the satisfaction), or CICO and eating what I like again due to satisfaction. But with both, I have big reservations over whether they are 'good' for me, especially keto.

Please don't suggest "eat whatever way works for you" - I've tried everything, and put equal importance to both satisfaction and health. It's just a shame that there isn't more positive evidence in favour of keto.

Thanks.

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Healthy Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie Recipe with canned pumpkin, yogurt and pumpkin pie spice. It’s a super easy and delicious post-run snack!

This smoothie is a great snack or post-run meal because it’s packed with a good ratio of carbs and protein. You should aim to refuel with something that’s about a 4 to 1 or 3 to 1 carbohydrate to protein ratio. This includes things like chocolate milk, yogurt, a turkey sandwich, Clif Bars…

Or this smoothie!

Pumpkin is really good for you!

But um, why?

It’s low in calories and packed with vitamins and fiber.

I used vanilla greek yogurt for the protein in this recipe but you can use regular vanilla yogurt or another flavor that may compliment the pumpkin pie spice flavor. I love using yogurt in smoothies and other recipes because it’s has protein and probiotics. And beyond the nutrition benefits – it adds a creaminess to smoothies that makes it taste like dessert!

This is a super easy recipe you can enjoy as a light post-run meal or snack. Let me know if you try it!

Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake Recipe

Ingredients:

1/3 cup pumpkin (canned, plain)
1 6 oz vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup almond milk
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 packet sugar or stevia
ice (4-5 big cubes)

Directions: Blend all ingredients thoroughly.  Top with your favorite granola or nuts.

(Add ice to thicken if necessary, use less ice if you want it thinner and easier to drink.)

Enjoy!

I topped mine with nuts and extra nutmeg. There’s just something about nutmeg that makes it smell, feel, taste… like pumpkin pie!

Other Pumpkin Recipes and Tips to check out:

 

Pumpkin Spice Almonds Recipe

Super Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix ‘recipe’ and random life hack

Pumpkin Yogurt Round Up

Best Pumpkin Spice Foods from Trader Joe’s

 

 

 

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Need Men's Fashion Advice! What Clothes Will Fit While Still Hiding My Bulging Loose Skin Abdomen?

At 38 years old, 6' tall, & 198 lbs, I feel good physically. But after losing over 100 lbs, I have a "ring" of loose skin that gravity's placed around my lower abdomen, encircling my mid section.

When I wear clothing that fits well everywhere else, it accentuates my waist area, making it look as if I'm wearing a half- deflated inner-tube underneath! So I'm still buying baggy fitting clothes (just like I did at 305 lbs) that are unflattering, make me look bigger than I am, and that crush my confidence.

Now that I can fit into clothing of "normal" sizes and actually have options, I'd like to step up my wardrobe. I'm pretty insecure about my post-weight-loss naked body, so I'd at least like to feel confident when I'm fully clothed. But my total lack of fashion sense or knowledge is putting me at a great disadvantage.

I've searched online, but almost all the information about how to choose clothing for people with my problem are for women! It's not like there's not men's fashion advice online, but it's mostly for the average sized man, and some advice for the heavy man, but not so much advice for the now-average-sized-man-with-half-deflated-inner-tube-loose-skin-belt.

My main "style" of dress is "casual" and "very casual". I also have to dress on "business casual" a few days a week. Prior to my weight loss, for business casual, I always wore the same thing - stretch-waist khakis (I had 5 pairs) and a baggy polo shirt available in my size (same brand, 5 different colors). In my off hours I wore baggy sweat pants and a plain, solid color baggy t shirt. That was it. But I had given up at that point. Now I want to look good! But I don't know how to choose clothes!

Has anywhere here had any experience with choosing clothing or wearing clothing in a way that doesn't make it obvious that you have excess skin hanging from your body?

I have tried compression garments, but I don't really want to wear those all day everyday. I'd simply like to go out in public wearing clothes that aren't baggy and unflattering, but that fit properly while not making my loose skin obvious to every passer-by.

I know this is a big question, so I'd also appreciate any references/resources that might help me in my pursuit to learn how to dress better.

Thanks!

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