Sick Liver nad weight loss, My short story.

Hello all!

Maybe I'll start from the beginning.

So I'm 31 year old dude 186cm (6'1) in height and Six months ago I weighed 122kg (268.96lbs), around April, I decided to do something with my life (it's not about losing weight, not yet) and change jobs. It so happened that I got a job offer in a factory (hard work but they pay 3x more). In any case, I am recruited and get a medical examination.

And here the problem started, my ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase) results exceeded the norm four times. The doctor and nurse were terrified and ordered me to go immediately to the family doctor to have him do further tests. They suspected a problem with the liver. That's what I did, I went to the doctor who ordered tests for liver tests etc. The results were... bad, suspicion of hepatitis C, but they did not exclude or confirm anything unambiguously.

I was to wait for the next examination.... Until November. There is no way that I would wait so long, so I went to do the test privately I spent about 45Euro for an RNA HCV test's. The result was positive for HCV, I probably got infected at the dentist, at least I suspect so.

So having these results I went to the hospital for an infectious ward where they examined me from A to Z. I confirmed previous tests, HCV genotype 3a. After an interview with the head of the hospital he decided to put me on the list for Epclusa treatment. In addition, the doctors pointed out to me that I was obese and my liver was F1 fibrosis (low) and S3 steatosis (very high).

So I only had to wait for the start of treatment and do something with this obesity.

I started with a liver diet, I ate only easily digestible food (vegetables and white meat only and only cooked). After starting to take the drug (3 packs of 28 tablets for about 3 months) I lost some 2kg - it was not enough to think. So I decided to buy a treadmill and start working on it.

It's been 6 months since I received HCV treatment - the virus is no longer present in my body and all the results are normal. As far as weight is concerned, I lost weight from 122kg (268.96lbs) to 98kg (216.05lbs) and I run 4km every day and feel fucking great.

I never believed that I would start wearing clothes of size L (previously XXXL) again. I only regret that I had to come to such a situation that I would finally move my lazy ass.

So yeah, guess that's it for now I'm still exercising trying to reach 90kg (198lbs).

Take care, and loseit!

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Do you want to beta test a personal weight loss accountability and support service? For FREE!

Hi guys!

I am looking for some beta testers to try out a brand new, online, weight loss personal accountability and support service that I am developing.

It is completely FREE(!) and I can tailor the support to your requirements and what will work for you.

To give you an example, with other beta testers I am working with we have a daily text check-in and/or weekly accountability Skype call in which we:
- Prioritise what actions will move you closer to your weight loss goal
- Make a plan for the week
- Troubleshoot previous problems/issues
- Measure your progress
- Celebrate successes!

I'm thinking 2-3 months should be enough in order to see if you are getting results/what I can give is actually of value. My background is Psychology and behaviour change and I have previously worked in the NHS as a Stop Smoking coach so I do have skills in this area! I am now looking to build up some experience with other goals and using a different methodology.

Please let me know if you are interested and want to chat further :) The only constraint is that I am in the UK so my timezone is GMT, we may need to take that into account when scheduling calls.

Thanks for reading!

Alison

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Battling weight loss and weight gain my entire life but hoping this it it

Hello guys, My name is Nick and first of all I want to say thank you to everyone who has been posting their stories and progresses and how real the journey is.

I've been battling weight loss and gain my entire life going from 145 to 197 back down to 168 and now I'm at the heaviest I've ever been at 220 for a 5'9" male.

But somehow I found the resolution to change my life and make this the LAST yoyo dieting change of my life. I'm trying to make this a LIFESTYLE change.

Thanks to the encouragement on this subreddit I've lost 9 pounds in 2 weeks following the CICO method...I am exercising at least 5 times a week and I don't feel as burdened and discourages as I was trying to lose weight in the past.

I just want to share my journey with you guys. It's hard some days and honestly I still fight with binge eating as I had like 8 wings last night peanut butter and bread and koolaid lol. But that's part of my journey.

Thanks for reading and I hope to make progress and share with you guys. Thank you !!

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Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Friday, 02 November 2018? Start here!

Today is your Day 1?

Welcome to r/Loseit!

So you aren’t sure of how to start? Don’t worry! “How do I get started?” is our most asked question. r/Loseit has helped our users lose over 1,000,000 recorded pounds and these are the steps that we’ve found most useful for getting started.

Why you’re overweight

Our bodies are amazing (yes, yours too!). In order to survive before supermarkets, we had to be able to store energy to get us through lean times, we store this energy as adipose fat tissue. If you put more energy into your body than it needs, it stores it, for (potential) later use. When you put in less than it needs, it uses the stored energy. The more energy you have stored, the more overweight you are. The trick is to get your body to use the stored energy, which can only be done if you give it less energy than it needs, consistently.

Before You Start

The very first step is calculating your calorie needs. You can do that HERE. This will give you an approximation of your calorie needs for the day. The next step is to figure how quickly you want to lose the fat. One pound of fat is equal to 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of fat per week you will need to consume 500 calories less than your TDEE (daily calorie needs from the link above). 750 calories less will result in 1.5 pounds and 1000 calories is an aggressive 2 pounds per week.

Tracking

Here is where it begins to resemble work. The most efficient way to lose the weight you desire is to track your calorie intake. This has gotten much simpler over the years and today it can be done right from your smartphone or computer. r/loseit recommends an app like MyFitnessPal, Loseit! (unaffiliated), or Cronometer. Create an account and be honest with it about your current stats, activities, and goals. This is your tracker and no one else needs to see it so don’t cheat the numbers. You’ll find large user created databases that make logging and tracking your food and drinks easy with just the tap of the screen or the push of a button. We also highly recommend the use of a digital kitchen scale for accuracy. Knowing how much of what you're eating is more important than what you're eating. Why? This may explain it.

Creating Your Deficit

How do you create a deficit? This is up to you. r/loseit has a few recommendations but ultimately that decision is yours. There is no perfect diet for everyone. There is a perfect diet for you and you can create it. You can eat less of exactly what you eat now. If you like pizza you can have pizza. Have 2 slices instead of 4. You can try lower calorie replacements for calorie dense foods. Some of the communities favorites are cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash in place of their more calorie rich cousins. If it appeals to you an entire dietary change like Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian.

The most important thing to remember is that this selection of foods works for you. Sustainability is the key to long term weight management success. If you hate what you’re eating you won’t stick to it.

Exercise

Is NOT mandatory. You can lose fat and create a deficit through diet alone. There is no requirement of exercise to lose weight.

It has it’s own benefits though. You will burn extra calories. Exercise is shown to be beneficial to mental health and creates an endorphin rush as well. It makes people feel awesome and has been linked to higher rates of long term success when physical activity is included in lifestyle changes.

Crawl, Walk, Run

It can seem like one needs to make a 180 degree course correction to find success. That isn’t necessarily true. Many of our users find that creating small initial changes that build a foundation allows them to progress forward in even, sustained, increments.

Acceptance

You will struggle. We have all struggled. This is natural. There is no tip or trick to get through this though. We encourage you to recognize why you are struggling and forgive yourself for whatever reason that may be. If you overindulged at your last meal that is ok. You can resolve to make the next meal better.

Do not let the pursuit of perfect get in the way of progress. We don’t need perfect. We just want better.

Additional resources

Now you’re ready to do this. Here are more details, that may help you refine your plan.

• Quick Start Guide - Build your foundation!
• Loseit Compendium - Frame it out!
• FAQ - Answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions!

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(NSV) No Longer Craving When Stressed

TL;DR: I am 38 Days soda free. When I got home from a terrible day at work last night, I didn’t crave soda and ice cream for the first time. I instead wanted a balanced meal and water.

I’ve been lurking in this Reddit for a while because I personally had to take a break from my previous journey. I had some mental health issues that took priority, but I am back on track now. Because of living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, tracking calories is not a viable option for me. Over a month ago, I started working towards returning to my weight loss journey.

Instead of calorie tracking, I try to be more mindful of what I am eating. When shopping I will look for lower calorie alternatives and make small changes to improve my diet. For example, I swapped ice cream(~160 cal) for fruit bars(60 cal).

38 days ago, I quit soda cold turkey because it was a huge part of my calorie intake. The first several days were difficult as I dealt with caffeine withdrawal and cravings. I hoped for the day where I would crave water instead of Dr. Pepper. Slowly, it has gotten easier. I didn’t realize how easy until yesterday when work was a nightmare. When I got home though, I didn’t want to binge on junk. I wanted to drink some water because I was dehydrated and eat a balanced meal because I was hungry. I thought about how I used to down Dr. Pepper to cope with the stress. Not anymore!

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My Journey, pt 2

36 F. SW: 320. GW: 165. CW: 265

My previous thread has been archived, but still viewable, so I’m making a new one.

Over the past year, many things have occurred and it was mostly not good. My weight shifted so much, but never more than 320 pounds.

I tried to do what I’d previously done, eat better, lower calories, no/low carbs, but none of that worked. I was so distraught. It didn’t help that I was in the middle of a divorce at this time last year and my sleeping habits had gone from bad to worse.

Once the house was sold, and I’d lost my job, I finally had the time to sleep and get back on a normal eating schedule. That didn’t help. So, I just stopped letting everything bother me and the weight loss has been great. I still have 100# left, but I’m feeling confident that I can make it happen.

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My International BMI journey story (with pictures)

I started my journey at 76kg/168lb five months ago. My first goal is to hit 60kg/130lb with some significant milestones along the way like 30in waist size, fitting into certain clothes, healthy fat %, etc.

One of the milestones was to be a healthy BMI. If anything weight-related ever became the topic of discussion anywhere, I wanted my statistic to reassure me that I was healthy.

So I started with my 76kg and BMI of 27, counting the kilos as they dropped off and rejoicing when I hit 70kg with a BMI 24.9 . My foot was finally in the door of the Healthy club that I had dreamed of for so long! I was so happy that I made that particular milestone and celebrated here on /r/loseit .

However, the very next day after this victory, I find out that I am pushed out that very door because I am Asian. Asians had a different scale. You guessed it right - A LOWER SCALE.

I found out that my a BMI of 27 according to the Asian standard was classified as obese. This made me so sad-mainly because I was not aware that I was obese when I started. Therefore, one day after my so called healthy victory, there I was, still overweight. Such a piss off. So with a lot of anger and hate at the Asian scale, I propped another milestone into my weight loss journey- to hit an IDEAL ASIAN BMI.

I was not throwing away the perfectly good milestone I had earned. I just added another one to my list. After a big plateau of two months, mainly due to eating at maintenance, I recently made good progress and inched towards 64.4kgs.

Yesterday, I hit 64.3kg and FINALLY a Healthy Asian BMI of 22.9!! Yay!

Here are two pictures to commemorate this special moment:

These are my old jeans that were too tight to button up when I started my journey.

These are my brand new pair of Asian BMI jeans that I inaugurated yesterday.

Full disclosure Bonus Story: Yesterday, I ate two 6" pizzas that I hadn't really planned for. I didn't feel good before, during or after this process, it was a bad decision. The binge was not even BMI or victory related. I ordered food it because I wanted to celebrate being alone at home. I never get the whole house to myself. I kept fighting so bad to not order but then I finally ended up trying the new app that had some coupons. It was a bad decsion mainly because I didn't enjoy anything of the process. I was dreading stepping on the scale this morning and I was still at the same weight so yay!

Tl;Dr: It took me ONLY FIVE MONTHS to go from from obese to healthy WITH two months of plateaus!

WE GOT THIS! :)

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