My motivation

Hey guys, sorry if this post doesn't belong here, I will gladly delete it if need be.

I wanted to post why I wanted to lose weight so that I have a public post to look at for motivation when its needed, because I'll need it. I've also posted here before, but deleted it in shame because I didn't keep with what I said I would.

I've always been the fat guy that everyone makes fun of. It doesn't help that I make the jokes about myself as well. Being "The Fat Guy" is emotionally draining. Right now I think I'm going through a small depressive spurt and want out of it. I know the only way to get out of it long term is to lose weight.

Right now I weigh 310 lbs. which is the highest I've been in my life. Not even that long ago I was at the lowest I had been in years sitting at 250. I ran every day for four months and lost fifty pounds. I'm hoping that I can recreate that fat burning I did last year, losing about 12 lbs. a month. I fell off because even though I had lost that weight fairly quickly, I was still told I wasn't losing it fast enough and that I was lazy (except for my family, very supportive). Now I know that I'm the only one that can motivate me and I fully intend to do so. I want to break 200 and be the lowest I have been in who knows how long. In a year from now, I hope to be updating you guys with my weight loss.

Sorry for the short novel, my ramblings are done.

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I have come a long way. But life has been super hard lately (lost my job) and progress has almost stalled. I am just a few inches away from throwing the towel and falling into old habits

I have been trying super hard from past 2-3 months to lower my weight. My BMI at the start was around 30. First, I started with cardio but then after researching more, I found that the strength training is a good way to lose fat and build muscle and would be more beneficial in the longer run. So, I started doing that and have stuck with it from the past couple of months.

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But lately, my progress has almost stalled. From like around 3 weeks, my weight is constant. And to be frank, I don't really see much difference in the body structure or so. I eat clean. Around 1700 calories in a day with a good amount of proteins. I am a short guy (5"3') so it should be enough for me. Also, I workout around 5-6 days in a week spanning around 70-80 minutes. Then, why the hell isn't my weight coming down? My BMI is stuck at 27 which is still in the overweight category. My upper body is not that bad but the fat on my inner thighs and hips refuse to come off. My jeans are still tight around them even though my waist size has reduced a little bit. But I still cannot wear them comfortably which is very very annoying.

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Recently I lost my job. This is the final straw in the camel's back. I am depressed. Exercise helps but seeing no weight loss is demotivating me even more. I just want to just say, fuck it, and stuff a whole doubly loaded cheese pizza in my mouth. I am lusting over the food.

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One thing which I didn't do was take regular progress pictures. I just took one picture when I started and took few today. To be honest, I see a lot of difference but there is no practicality. My jeans are still tight around my thighs and uncomfortable to wear. My BMI is 27 and I still come in the overweight category.

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Can someone please be my accountability partner? I am just days away from undoing all the progress.

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Pics:-

Before:https://imgur.com/a/kfwRUZo
After: https://imgur.com/a/iWDx2CM

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NSV: I got complimented as thin today!

Just a bit of background, I’m more of what people call skinny fat. Technically, I’m not at risk health-wise but I’m also not at peak health conditions. Growing up thin, I was really not used to how I looked after gaining quite a bit of weight in college. While I don’t want to be stick thin, I am definitely insecure about my rectangular body shape (lol) and I would like to lose a bit of weight to eventuate my “curves” more. So basically I’m vain :)

I posted here a few weeks ago where I was aggressively trying to curb my snacking habits. Since then, I have surprisingly managed to change my eating habits where I dont actually crave snacks that often. I’ve transitioned into a bit of a more relaxed approach where I’ll eat a cookie if I want but I won’t let myself get out of control. I remember reading a post on hear awhile ago about eating habits of skinny people and that really resonates with me as a former skinny person. When I was young I never really thought about food and just ate when I wanted to. However, that did not mean I ate a huge amount. Contrarily, I naturally didn’t eat a lot because that was my body was in control and I listened to it. But during my college years, binging was how I coped with stress and anxiety. My mind overpowered my body and I was telling my body what to do. I feel like the beginning of weight loss is mind over body where you have to control your body from all these bad habits you’ve built up over the years. But as you continue, it’s about letting your body take back the reins and regulate itself as it was designed to do.

Something that has helped me change my headspace was focusing on anything other than food and being in places where food isn’t easily accessible. I got really into skincare recently and transferred all my focus onto that and stopped always thinking about my body and eating. I work from home normally but these days I force my butt to go to a cafe or library to work because I’m too cheap to buy cafe food and libraries usually don’t allow food. Slowly, I just stopped constantly wanting and thinking about food. My body was in control again. It took so much self control to get to this point but once you get to this point, I promise you it gets so much easier.

I haven’t told any of my friends that I’m trying to lose weight, also due to vanity. Which is why I was really taken by surprise today when my friend complimented me in a crop top saying that my stomach looked thin. I haven’t been called thin in a long time and it really gave me a boost in confidence and motivation. So for all of you on this journey with me, you can do this!!! People will notice your change and ,more importantly, you will too!!

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Worse Body Image After Weight Loss?

Hi redditors,

This has been on my mind for a bit and I was wondering if anyone else who has lost weight can help. Since about March to September I worked out and was mindful of what I was eating so I've lost 40 pounds. I went from 230lbs to 190lbs. Everyone has been complimenting me and feels good to know my hard work paid off but recently I've been feeling worse about my body. It started when I moved into my new apartment for school and it didn't feel like home so I decided to hang up photos. Most of these photos were from the last two years before my weight loss, at first they were fine and then after a few days I realized just how big I was. I was shocked, I never thought I was that fat. I just couldn't believe I let myself get that way when I thought nothing of it in the past. Ever since realizing this I just feel hideous and basically worse about my body. When I was heavier I felt more confident wearing tighter form fitting clothing but now I only want want to wear large baggy clothing. I don't understand because this was a goal I was working towards and I've achieved it. I know that I would like to continue and loose another 40 pounds but it just feels like my self esteem is even lower then when I started. Im a college aged woman if that helps.

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[Daily Directory] Find your quests for the day here! - Wednesday, 12 December 2018

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Now that I have lost some significant weight, a couple people have started asking me for advice. But people lose interest when I say it’s just CICO and time. Help on how to encourage others while being realistic?

First reddit post ever so if i mess anything up, please let me know! 24/f/5’9

April of this year I had a SW of 188.5ish at 5’9. I know this doesn’t seem huge for some but I am Apple shaped and carried most of my excess weight in my torso. Anyways, I started working out doing a mix of strength training and cardio, 5-6 days a week through the Beachbody programs (not sponsored, my girlfriends parents pay for the subscription so it was a free starting out point). I lost my first 15lbs by just eating healthier and moving outside my sedentary job. During the summer sometime I started CICO in addition to workout videos and that’s when I really felt in control of my food choices and eating! I’ve lost about another 20lbs and am now 154lbs. This is awesome and I am super happy and still will continue work to reach my GW. I feel my weight loss has been slow in someways but I’m making progress and sustainable lifestyle changes. I’ve lost enough at this point that people are starting to notice and comment. I don’t really talk about it but if someone brings it up I want to help. Whenever they ask and I say ‘I use an app to track my food and exercise and make sure I am in a calorie deficit’. It’s not that simple, but it honestly is. I see people look disappointed at my response like they want a secret and I totally remember being in that place. I seriously want to motivate people and make them understand but I feel like calorie-counting is kind of out of fashion and it can come across and unhealthy when I bring it up as my method.

Any advice or experiences on this?

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I just wanted to share this.

Picture: https://imgur.com/a/Z7HhGSV

I started my weight loss journey 3/14/18. Starting with 478lbs at 5'8". I just weighed myself at 405.8lbs. I have experimented with intermediate/water fasting/keto and have had some good results. Running into a well of deep depression in the fall (which i'm still fighting), I finally started going to the gym to help combat it and stay on track of my goal. (I now go all the time, 4-5 days a week). I just wanted to share this picture, because I feel really good about how I am seeing some results. I've dropped about 2 shirt sizes, and 6 pants sizes. My goal weight is anywhere between 200-250. I'm not really worried about loose skin when all is said and done, I am bulking up to help fight it. I have already made the decision if it becomes an issue I will get surgery at some point. (also, I covered my face because I look dumb when I flex). I can't wait to thank all the people who motivated and inspired me when I achieve what I want. Questions? just ask.

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