Lost almost 60lbs but no one to share it with!!

Hey guys, hope youre all well!

So i've had a very personal and eventful last year, and haven't really opened up to anyone about my weight loss. I've done it all myself which is why i'm so proud and need to share it with someone. So 15 months ago I finished school and was ~245, and i weighed in at 185.

So i left school and got my first proper job, something to keep me on my feet for about 55 hours a week! i lost maybe 10lbs in the 4 months i was there. My plan was to go to Austria for a ski season in January so i traveled on the 21st. Within 2 weeks i had developed a Hematoma which was infected and required surgery. This is probably where i realised i needed to change pretty drastically. You have some weird thoughts when stuck in a hospital without anyone speaking english. So i returned to the UK for a month to recover with some intense physio before returning to Austria to see out the last few weeks of the season. By this time (may) i was maybe 25lbs down since September. When i came back to the UK i was very worried about regaining all of the weight. But i worked hard and picked up another active job which i've been in for 5 months now and am leaving on Tuesday.

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I like the job but am returning to Austria for the winter to hopefully meet my goal weight of 160. So through November i am going to take my first steps into a real Gym to try to tone up before i go away. For me, it has been the best year of my life despite the difficulties i've faced, and i finally feel like i'm ready for the world without my weight hanging over my head.

Thank you for any readers! As i said i haven't opened up to anyone about how proud i am of myself so thought this was a good place to start!

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I don't have many photos of myself so these are the best progress pics i can manage! https://imgur.com/gallery/UtihEJX

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The start of my weight loss journey

I just wanted to intoduce myself and share the beginning of my weight loss journey.

I am a 27yo female and I have just discovered this community on Reddit. It has been so helpful already.

I suffer from chronic pain due to a neurological condition and have problems with impulse control/ADHD, binge-eating disorder and depression/anxiety. I have been overeright or obese since I was 12 and really struggled with emotional eating and my self-image.

My health made it impossible to tolerate any exercise or activity that raised my heart rate, and long recoveries from surgeries meant I spent a lot of time on the couch, eating.

I became a vegetarian about a year ago, for a few reasons, but also because I wanted to start cooking from scratch and learning about nutrition/portion control. I also managed to quit smoking cigarettes, cold turkey, after being a heavy smoker for a decade. I don't know where the motivation has come from but I just want to keep feeling proud of myself. The feeling of accomplishment is addictive.

9 days ago I downloaded an app to count calories and started logging everything I ate. I have lost 7lbs in 9 days and have started building a daily routine and planning my meals out in advance to help gain better control.

I am 5ft4", started at 248lbs, today I am 241lbs and my goal is 140lbs.

If anyone has any helpful tips or advice or would just like to share stories/chat about weight loss, please do get in touch.

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74 pounds down over 5 months - how I changed my life.

Hi everyone!

I posted here 6 years ago for the first time. I had lost 55 pounds, and over the course of the 8 months it took me to lose it, I gained it all back. I met my wife and that was the end of my weight loss journey, and a new journey began into eating pizza and snacks every night. Netflix and fat, I guess? Anyway, fast forward to today. I've gone from 316 to 242 on a ketogenic diet, and to say I'm proud of myself is putting it lightly. I did something I never thought I would be able to do, and I don't have any desire to stop or slowdown. Instead I've got motivation to inspire - something really changed in me!

I was browsing motivation posts 5 months ago on reddit and someone mentioned their success on the ketogenic diet. I did a bit of research and thought to myself "how can something so easy be so successful"? I thought it was simply to easy to not try, so I jumped into it mouth first. I set my macro's a relatively relaxed, 20 carbs a day. I never had any sugar and never deviated from the diet. Now, I've set myself even more strict, under 10 carbs a day. I plan to maintain at approx 210-220 pounds.

Here's an album compilation of before and after shots! Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Thanks for reading, hope to have inspired some!

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Is sugar as addictive as drugs?

Let me preface this by saying that everyone has their own issues to work through when it comes to weight loss. Some people choose to completely eliminate something from their diet, while others choose to eat in moderation. You have to find what works for you. If treating sugar (or processed foods in general) as if they are drugs works for you and you're able to sustain that attitude in the long run, good for you! This post is for the skeptics like me who like to moderate my sugar intake.

Yes, there have been some studies that have said that sugar can be as addictive as cocaine in rats, BUT there is a lot of controversy over those studies. See the articles below for some points on why a lot of researchers do not support the claim that sugar is addictive in the same way as drugs such as cocaine and heroin.

• The rats only show addictive behaviors in the case of intermittent access to sugar. If rats are only given access to sugar for certain periods of time and then have it taken away they will show signs of addiction. If given total access to sugar they will self regulate. Humans do not have intermittent access to sugar (even if you have no sugar in your house you know that you can run to the store and buy a candy bar at any time). This same paper shows that the rats remain susceptible to devaluation (in other words if they put an additive in the sugar that will make the rats vomit they will no longer eat the sugar. Not true of heroine or cocaine).
• Different areas of the brain are activated by sugar than drugs such as cocaine and heroin - Source
• It's probably more accurate to say that there is an "eating addiction" than a "food addiction"
• It's more about whether or not a food is palatable than whether or not it has a high sugar concentration

The whole point of all of this is that the science isn't solid enough to support sugar being addictive or causing withdraws, but everyone has to find what works for them in the long term. If you cut carbs and/or sugar out and it causes you to "fall off the wagon" and binge for weeks on end, then you might not have found the program that works for you.

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Weight Loss and Proper Dieting Advice

Hey there, I have been working out for a couple years now on and off and finally thought I should get serious about it because I have gained quite a bit of weight during the summer for being lazy. I am 18 years old, 5' 6" and currently weigh about 199 pounds. My BMI is about 32.1 from checking online and says I am quite obese. I have not checked my body fat percentage but it may possibly be around 15-20%(not exactly sure, just an estimate)

I am currently cutting and I workout about 4-5 days a week and have lost about 20 pounds in the last 2 months. My workouts consist of doing the big 3 lifts (Deadlifts, Benching and Squatting), hanging knee raises, crunches, planks, seated spinal twist, prowler sled, battle rope exercises and I try my best to run about 30 minutes before a workout. I also play football, basketball and volleyball weekly.

My diet has been absolutely terrible and quite dangerous on what I have been doing. In the beginning, my diet consist of a homemade kale smoothie (Kale, almond skin milk, pure pineapple juice, mango juice and chia seeds) for breakfast, quinoa salad and chicken breast for lunch and dinner. I don't take any protein powder but creatine and I drink a lot of water daily. I do not drink caffeine much and I don't drink or smoke at all. But my insecure dumbass thought it was a good idea to just literally eat nothing but drink water constantly hoping when I hit ketosis, it would speed up my progress on losing fat content.

Although not eating anything and relying on my own body fat to keep me energized and helped me loss quite a bit of weight, it has put a toll on my body because I have absolutely no energy throughout the day. I only rely on my own adrenaline to help me workout and play sports.

I am looking for core, hip, and glute exercises as my body fat content is mainly distributed in that area and I am also hoping to get some advice on establishing a proper healthy diet which allows me to continue cutting and help me get more lean.

Thanks for the read and advice!

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How to Beat a Sweet Treat Craving

Cravings can play a powerful mind game with our willpower. One minute you’re minding your own business and the next, you are hit sideways by a sugar craving that has high-jacked your brain and turned you into a single-minded, sweet treat-needing machine. Research points to a few different culprits for this behavior, including a lack of nutrients in our diet and a physiological pattern of trigger and reward associated with emotional relief from food.

Resist these cravings with this arsenal of tricks and preventative behaviors:

Prevent Cravings with Healthy Eating

Nourishing our bodies with whole, healthy foods will give us the nutrients and vitamins we need to function properly. So often we experience cravings because our bodies are lacking these nutrients. The better you are at daily, healthy eating, the less likely you will be faced with a craving.

How to Beat a Salty Craving

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Keep a Food Journal

Writing down your daily intake will help you pinpoint what prompted those cravings—not enough protein? Too few carbs? When you are mindful of your habits, you are more likely to address and adjust them. Make tracking easier with NuMi, Nutrisystem’s FREE helpful online tracking tool that makes logging your food, drinks, activity, weight and more simple!

Reach for the H20

Many times, dehydration masks itself as a craving for sugary or salty foods when what we really need is to drink more water. Prevent this from happening by setting a daily goal of water intake, keeping in mind physical exertion. If a craving is already upon you, chug a glass of water instead.

How to Cut Back on Sugar

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Brush Those Chompers

If you feel a craving creeping on, immediately head to the bathroom to give those teeth a good brushing. You will be less inclined to ruin that minty fresh feeling with a trip to the cookie jar.

Pick a Piece of Fruit Instead

Fruits are a natural source of sugar, as opposed to the refined, processed sugar found in junk food. They will satiate your craving and fill you up healthily. Try a clementine for a snack-tivity that offers a boost of Vitamin C.

What 5 Common Cravings Say About Your Diet

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Distract Yourself

A craving won’t last forever so just commit to holding strong until it passes. Dive into something that will hold your attention and take your mind off the craving. Go for a walk, clean the house, organize a closet or do some crunches.

Practice Moderation

Do not always deprive yourself of what you want; just try to find healthier replacements.When you’re craving cake, reach for a Nutrisystem version. Or, if you absolutely cannot stop thinking about grandma’s best-selling pie, have a small slice then get right back on track filling up with water and veggies.

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No Tricks! Just 13 Healthy Halloween Treats

Want to enjoy the festivities without falling off track this Halloween? We’ve got you covered with these adorable Halloween themed treats.
They’re cute, delicious and completely guilt-free. So you won’t scare of the progress you’ve made on your weight loss plan. Bonus: If you’ve got kiddies or grandkiddies, they will love making these fun festive treats with you!

1. SPIDER FRENCH ONION DIP >

This Spider French Onion Dip is the perfect dish to bring to your next gathering, whether it’s a healthy Halloween celebration or a child’s birthday party!

2. BANANA GHOSTS >

Get your healthy Halloween off to a ghoulishly good start with these adorable and festive banana ghosts.

3. APPLE PEANUT BUTTER MONSTER MOUTHS >

These Apple Peanut Butter Monster Mouths are simple to assemble and even easier to devour!

4. FRANKENSTEIN KIWI >

This Frankenstein kiwi treat is the perfect healthy addition to your Halloween festivities.

5. SPOOKTACULAR ORANGE PUMPKINS >

These orange pumpkins are perfect for your next healthy Halloween celebration.

6. CREEPY CARROT FINGERS WITH HUMMUS >

These Carrot Fingers with Hummus are a perfect healthy Halloween recipe.

7. BEWITCHED CHEESE BROOMSTICKS >

These Bewitched Cheese Broomsticks are a perfect Halloween recipe. They’re on theme and on plan!

8. CANDY CORN PARFAIT >

This Candy Corn Parfait is the perfect healthy treat for your Halloween celebrations.

9. POPCORN HANDS >

These Popcorn Hands are a creepy (and delicious!) way to celebrate Halloween slim-down style.

10. SPIDER DEVILED EGGS >

These Spider Deviled Eggs are creepy to look at but delicious to eat!

11. TURKEY & HUMMUS MUMMIES >

These Turkey and Hummus Mummies are so easy to make, you can get the kiddies in on the action! They’re a simple and tasty treat anyone can create.

12. FRUIT-FILLED ORANGE JACK-O-LANTERNS >

These Jack-O-Lantern Fruit Cups are the perfect addition to your healthy Halloween celebration. Just scoop out the orange, draw on faces (or carve them if you’re feeling adventurous!), then fill them with green grapes… or any of your favorite fruits!

13. LOADED PEPPER PUMPKINS >

Who says Halloween is only about sweet treats? Follow any of your favorite stuffed pepper recipes for this tasty dish (we like this one!). Just scoop out the insides of your pepper, carve a fun face, and stuff it with anything you choose!

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