You Are More than JUST Your Weight Loss!

Compliments.

Those of us who have lost or are losing weight are extremely familiar with these. As we've progressed (or are progressing) through our weight loss journeys, every single one of us has been on the receiving end of numerous compliments from other people, whether they'd be family members, friends, coworkers, acquaintances, or others whom we see on a regular basis. At first, they were always great things to hear (especially to those of us who aren't used to many compliments period) and motivated us to keep doing what we were doing.

As we've progressed and as many of the other Redditors on here can attest to, compliments may slowly start to have an unintended effect on us. One such effect, and the reason I'm writing this, is that you may feel like you are only your weight loss.

What do I mean by this? Well, as you keep receiving more and more compliments like "hey skinny" or "you look great" or others, you may start to think that the only thing positive about you is your weight loss achievement. You may eventually get to the point that you're almost begging for a compliment about something OTHER than your weight loss.

I say that because I am currently at that very point. Although I haven't vocalized it, I'm at the point where I just want people to compliment me on something that isn't related to my weight.

However, I've been thinking about it, and I had myself a realization that I wanted to share with all of you: you are absolutely more than just the number of pounds you've lost. You are a symbol of immense strength and discipline that the vast majority of people in the world do not possess. You are a symbol of unrelenting determination in the face of an enormous challenge. Most importantly, however, you are all beautiful people both inside and out, and are inspirations to so many people.

So the next time you get a compliment and feel a little insulted or defeated because of it, think of what I just said. It helps pull me though those moments where people unintentionally (or even intentionally) knock you off your feet in a negative way.

Stay strong!

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Need some help getting started

I've gained like 30 or 40 lbs over the past couple years, and I really want to start moving in the right direction. I set a goal to lose 20lbs by the end of the semester (190 to 170) but I really don't know what I should be doing. I'm a 23 y/o male in college, so I'm broke and eating healthy is a little difficult. I have time to workout pretty much every day of the week and have access to a gym, but I've never done any kind of weight loss regiment. I'd really appreciate some pointers for slimming down my stomach and recommendations for any protein supplements that seem to work particularly well.

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The Diva Cup Tips from You

Hello! It seems harder and harder to find my go-to favorite tampon lately. I’ve used OB tampons exclusively since high school. I think they’re awesome, work well , are small and easy to tuck in a running shorts pocket… But lately it’s been hard for me to find them. Many stores have the variety pack or the wrong size – I just want a box of the regular ones! So, I started to order them from Amazon.

But this last cycle – I forgot. When I went to Target to get them… there was one box! That’s good!! But it was ripped open. That’s not good.

[You can get OB Tampons on Amazon here]

 

This did remind me that my fave period partner has been harder to find so I finally considered trying The Diva Cup. For those that don’t know it’s a re-usable menstruation cup. I’ve known about it for a long time but have hesitated to try it for several reasons…

a.) How?? How do I put it in? How do I take it out?

b.) Weird? Is it going to feel weird? Does it hurt? It seems big and awkward…

c.) Questions! I have a lot of questions. How do you empty and put it back? How often? Does it get heavy?

d.) Need? I don’t think I’ve needed it up till this point. I already have a tampon I’m super happy with.

e.) Eco-friendly. Yes, The Diva Cup is eco-friendly since you’re not throwing away pads or tampons each month. But as far as conventional period options go – OB Tampons seem to create the least waste of all of them. They don’t have an applicator, have minimal packaging and are small so it’s less waste.

[You can get The Diva Cup on Amazon here]

But that 1 ripped box at Target reminded me that I might need to find another option so I grabbed the Diva Cup and decided I’d give it a try.

And I asked on Instagram for some tips. I have NO idea the actual logistics of this thing.

Truthfully, I’m a little scared…

What if I do it wrong? Will it get stuck?! Will it poke me and be uncomfortable?? What if I get it in but can’t get it out?

Luckily, I have the BEST followers in the world! And you came through. There are so many helpful comments and suggestions on this instagram post.

Thank you. Seriously – so many people chimed in with their personal experiences and advice. It’s a personal topic! And I really appreciate the openness.

If you’re curious about using something like this check out my Instagram post and read the comments.

If you have any tips or advice please share it with me. I’m trying to learn before I go for it. I might have bought the wrong one so I’m open to trying another one.

 

Since we’re on the subject…

I have a very popular post with Tips for Running a Race on Your Period. I’ve run several races – full marathons and half marathons on my period. And after a few day 1 situations I put together a post with some advice. Check it out if it could help you!

Question: Have you tried a menstruation cup like this? Thoughts? Tips?

 

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Superfood Saturday: The Power of Pistachios

Native to the Middle East, according to American Pistachio Growers, pistachios have always been viewed as a delicacy in that region. In fact, in Persia, involvement in the pistachio trade or ownership of pistachio groves was equivalent to an elite or wealthy status. Known for their colorful green appearance, are said to have become popular in America during the 1880s when first imported by Middle Eastern travelers. But it wasn’t until the 1960s that crops of pistachios emerged throughout California—and later in Arizona and New Mexico. Today they remain a popular crop in all three of these regions, though the majority are grown in California.

As far as nuts go, these nuts are a healthful choice that pack in a lot of nutrition. Pistachios contain antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, are a naturally cholesterol-free snack, and are rich in fiber and potassium, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. And with six grams of protein per serving, they are considered part of the protein group, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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Research published by the American Diabetes Association has also indicated that they may have some positive effects on health. For instance, one study found that eating a handful of pistachio nuts per day, as part of a healthy diet, may help people with pre-diabetes to improve their condition and also avoid developing diabetes or other diseases.

There are clearly lots of great reasons to eat pistachios. But it’s important to note they’re not only loved for their nutritional value but also their unique, earthy taste. These colorful green nuts have such a distinct color and flavor that they’ve even become a popular ice cream flavor. Of course, there are many delicious ways to eat these protein-filled nuts.

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You can get more pistachios in a one-ounce serving—49 nuts—than any other snack nuts. A single one-ounce serving is just 160 calories. To count as one PowerFuel on the Nutrisystem plan, you can have two tablespoons of of this superfood. While they are delicious to enjoy on their own, that’s not the only way to fit more into your day.

Here are five ways you can enjoy the power of pistachios:

1. As a Topping

Add crushed pistachios atop your favorite oatmeal, yogurt, smoothie bowl, salad or even avocado toast like in this awesome recipe > As a topping, pistachios add crunch, flavor and added nutritional value to whatever you’re eating.

2. Baked or Mixed In

There are a plethora of recipe ideas for baked goods that use pistachios. Look for healthy muffin recipes if you’d like to find a nutritional way to bake pistachios into your breakfast treat! You can also make pistachios part of your healthy frozen yogurt bark > Or as a hearty base for Pistachio Protein Bombs >

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3. As a Crust

Pistachios can serve as a crunchy and healthy crust for chicken or fish meals, such as in this delicious and healthy salmon dish >

4. As a Spread

Did you know you can turn pistachios into a spread, just like you can with peanuts? There are various recipes out there that will tell you how to make your own—or you can buy it premade to spread on your whole wheat toast or bagel!

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5. Blended into a Smoothie

Pistachios can add a delicious nutty flavor—and some serious nutritional power—to your smoothie when blended in.

No matter how you choose to enjoy pistachios, you can feel good knowing that you’ve made a healthy choice that also has a variety of nutritional benefits!

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High calorie foods for "intuitive" calorie control

Hi all. I just wanted to share my experience with INCLUDING higher calorie foods in my diet in pursuit of weight loss. I've found that by eating high calorie foods (peanut butter, nuts, rice dishes, pastas etc.) I actually eat LESS overall. I believe this is due to a mindset of "Oh, this has a lot of calories in it, I need to have a smaller portions"- which is still satisfying. This overall reduces my total calorie intake instead of the common approach to eating low calorie foods "freely" that add up overtime.

Bottom line: Experiment with incorporating some of your favorite high calorie, but still moderately healthy foods into your diet. Savor the food, experience the flavor and satiety and see what happens with your results. Good luck on all of your journey's!

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Constant comments on weight loss

I have lost almost 60 pounds on my journey thus far and people have definitely been able to tell for a while. At first it was extremely flattering to hear, "wow, you look so good!" and "how did you lose so much weight!" but it quickly began to make me feel deeply uncomfortable. It doesn't matter if it is a direct comment on my weight loss or a comment loosely alluding to the weight loss (ie. you look so good). It just makes me feel as though I have "I USED TO BE FAT AND EVERYONE NOTICED" on my forehead. I know I should be proud that I am healthy now but man it makes me feel so bad. I am also not really the type of person to correct these people. And it comes for everyone sometimes they are as close as family members and other times they are just acquaintances. Every comment makes me feel uncomfortable. Their comments are not coming from a negative place or with any kind of jealousy, but I just feel that my body is on display and it makes me feel less proud and almost embarrassed.

Has anyone else had these feelings? Any experience handling them?

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Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Saturday, 12 January 2019? 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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