Saying Goodbye to a Rough 2018 (and late 2017)

I'm 5'2". I've put on a total of ~30 pounds over the past 3-4 years. Some of it has been muscle, but an equal amount is fat that is destroying my self-esteem. I have struggled with my weight since I was around 16.

My weight loss journey started fantastically a couple years ago, but I suffered some fallbacks over the course of late 2017/2018. I actually sat down and wrote everything out, but honestly, the only thing that matters is the end result: between December 2017-December 2018, I lost about 5-6 months of gym time. Either I was too physically ill/injured to work out or those months were spent rehabbing my knee (which has failed me 3 times just this year alone) or other injuries. When I really laid it out I realized that yeah, it's no wonder I've struggled so much this year.

Needless to say, I am really looking forward to 2019. I've identified and corrected everything that was preventing me from going further. It's been everything from ill form, muscle imbalance, improper workplace PPE, to just plain bad luck.

I'm also doing a 30 day no booze challenge! Beer is pretty much the last bad habit I have. I average 1-2 a night and that's just not going to work anymore.

I've set some more concrete goals as well. I'm aiming to lose 30 pounds by June.

Here's to a new year!

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How to stay positive during weightloss

Today during our christmas party my mom posted pictures. I acted goofy while she was taking them. Honestly I felt good. I have lost almooost 10kg since I’ve started so my confidence was a lil higher.

But then I saw the pictures. And I saw me. All I could see was how big I am. And I felt so fucking horrible. I can’t get it out of my mind either. It completely ruined my evening. I weigh 77kg (roughly 170 pounds) I know I don’t carry weight well like some people do but goddamn this really hit my self esteem hard. I feel like I might never look good. Maybe I’m doomed to look like this. Maybe even when I hit my gw I will look fat.

All I can think about right now is that I look so big. So so so so big. It almost feels as if I look bigger than my highest weight.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not giving up. I just would like some tips on how you deal with losing weight but still looking fat. How can you focus on the positive side more. I seriously can’t focus on anything else but how ugly I am.

Sorry if this is not the right sub for this. It’s also more a rant but I would appreciate some tips. I really feel disgusted with my appearance and I know weight loss isn’t quick.

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Weight Loss Advice

Hello! I am a 22 year old girl in a weird position. 2-3 years ago I gained 50-60 pounds in an incredibly short amount of time. I went from being somewhat fit to overweight in 6 or so months. I’m not unhappy with my body, but I’m starting to feel the effects of my weight gain on my every day life. I’m still active and enjoy hikes and other outdoor activities, but I feel myself getting winded easily. My body also hurts a lot after working on my feet all day. I want to start losing weight because I’m afraid my health will only get worse. I also feel super lethargic throughout the day.

I find my self in a silly predicament though. To sum it up, I don’t want to loose my butt. I know this sound super silly, but looking back at older photos pre-weight gain, I notice how my but is much smaller. Anyone else experience something similar? How did you overcome it?

I’m looking for general exercise, diet, and general advice. I essentially want to work out more, eat a diet that will help me feel energetic, but I don’t want to be too slim. I know I need to also work on binge eating, but the FAQ had great advice on how to stop or limit binging.

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5 Things to Focus on Today Besides Food

For many, today is a day full of celebrations. And although a celebratory spread will no doubt be present, it’s important to remember what the holidays are really about. Regardless of what you celebrate, there are certain aspects of all holidays that you shouldn’t take for granted. Here are five things to focus on besides the food this holiday—and every one thereafter:

Loved Ones
How often do you get to have your distant cousins, your college-age niece and your brother’s new baby all in one room? The holidays have a way of bringing us all together and there’s something really special about that. Take a minute to bask in the beauty of your family. No amount of dessert can make you feel quite as good as they can.

Holiday Cheer
Ever notice how the world seems a little nicer this time of year? People are doing good deeds and budding you happy holidays. Even during your gatherings with family and friends, there is an air of good will. A year from now, you probably won’t remember what side dishes you enjoyed. But you probably will remember how magical your celebrations were. Focus on that fact and it will be easier to skip the seconds.

Making Merry
From playing board games to caroling to gift swapping galore, there are plenty of fun activities to engage in today that don’t involve chowing down on cheese and crackers or an extra helping of ham. Who needs to pig out when there’s festive fun to be had?

The Slower Pace
Sure, the holidays can mean a whole lot of hustle and bustle. But isn’t it nice to step away from the stress of jobs and school and daily routines? Taking a break from daily life is a nice break, even if you are running from house to house for holiday visits.

The Sights, Smells and Sounds
From the sparkling lights to the aromatic candles and pine needles to the festive music playing in the background, holiday celebrations are like a smorgasbord for your senses. Take it all in today; it’s there for you to enjoy!

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Nutrisystem’s Holiday Playlist!

Our gift to you on this busy, beautiful day is a carefully curated holiday playlist of some of our favorite seasonal music. We start gently, slowly and build to a boisterous pitch, the same way any fine holiday celebration unwinds. Enjoy it, and happy holidays from all your friends here at The Leaf.

“Celebrate Me Home”—Kenny Loggins

“The Christmas Song”—Nat King Cole

“My Grown Up Christmas List”—Amy Grant

“White Christmas”—Bing Crosby

“Linus and Lucy”—Vince Guaraldi Trio

“Christmas at the Airport”—Nick Lowe

“Something About Christmas Time”—Bryan Adams

“Christmas Wrapping”—The Waitresses

“Christmas in Hollis”—Run-DMC

“All I Want For Christmas is You”—Mariah Carey

“Santa Clause is Comin’ to Town”—Bruce Springsteen

“Run Run Rudolph”—Chuck Berry

What are your favorite holiday tunes? Share in the comments section below!

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Feeling a lot "bigger" 3 weeks later..

So I'm not actively trying to lose weight right now as I'm travelling but I have been exercising while travelling...except for about the last 2 weeks.

3 weeks ago I was looking at my body and I actually thought I was looking pretty good. I've been on a very weird "trying to lose weight" cycle for around 7 years now, trying multiple things. There was a period where I lost about 25 kg which was great. I've now actually put on 10kg (6kg before travelling, and 4 since I left home ... However, I've been doing bodyweight lifts which I don't usually do so could be a bit of muscle)

As mentioned, the last 3 weeks I haven't actually worked out much (about 3 or 4 in about 3 weeks, but I feel so much fatter now than I did. Like I look at myself and I just feel disgusted. I feel as though I've put on the whole 25 kg again and I'm back to where I started. It is giving me a bit of a health kick and I'm planning to really go at it again when I return home in a few weeks time, I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced this? In a few weeks they just lose their self esteem and when looking in the mirror they feel so much worse ?

Let me know please. I hope this discussion is ok mods, long time lurker, first time poster. I want to start posting updates for my weight loss in 2019 as I feel that may keep me motivated. Is this ok?

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Starting my new years resolution early.

I know that going straight to "hit the gym every day, eat only healthy stuff" etc... only leads you to burn out quicker. So, this will be my new years resolution.

Phase out soft drinks, drink more water. I just poured out the 1.25L of vanilla coke I had in my fridge, right now I'm 116-118kg (255-280lbs)

My plan is this.

Right now, no soft drink in the house, to discourage myself if I want soft drink, I have to walk 4 blocks to the shop for it.

Only do online shopping. This way I dont drop my guard and stop by the soft drinks isle at the supermarket. I buy it online, I pick it up in the store at the counter, go home.

To prevent burnout, till say, may next year, i can drink soft drink if i get takeaway which will hereby be limited to one meal on Sunday. After that, i cut it out.

Soft drinks and bad food work in tandem, salty food makes you crave something sweet, in other words, soft drinks, which make you crave salty food. And so the cycle continues. I'm hoping to break that chain.

I already do Karate and work a decently physically demanding job, and I tend to walk a lot of places so i feel exercise will only improve with weight loss.

I've been addicted to this sugary syrupy SHIT since I was a child! I'm 26, obese and fucking miserable. I want it to change. I dont like living like this! Alone constantly, hating to see reflections of myself, finding it impossible to find anything that fits well and looks good. The feeling of "self confidence" is totally alien to me.

I do have a goal... have you ever seen the "knight hoodie"? Well. I wanna be able to get one of them, and wear it. In public. Yes i know I'll be making an ass of myself thin or fat, but i wanna do it and not be a giant obese fuck while doing it.

Wish me luck.

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