My thin coworker offered to let me borrow a dress!

I've been in this office for a year and a half. I started working there at my heaviest weight so my coworkers have seen my entire weight loss journey. The two other girls in my office are thin and often give each other their old clothes.

Yesterday, I mentioned I needed to buy a dress for a wedding coming up cause all my nice dresses are too big. My coworker immediately offered for me to come over and try on her dresses instead!

The fact that she didn't even hesitate or worry that they wouldn't fit amazed me. I still see myself as much larger than both of them but that's obviously not how they view me.

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How do you deal with celebratory days?

I was accepted into university this week, and even got an unexpected merit scholarship, so my parents took me out for a celebratory lunch. I've been trying to eat at a deficit of about 500kcal a day (with only .3kg loss in three weeks...), but decided to let myself go for lunch only and skip dinner. However, after logging lunch, it came to 600kcal over my daily limit (including breakfast... when I ate, I didn't know we were going for lunch.

How do I deal with this? Be more responsible next time? Exercise a lot today? Fast tomorrow? Since my weight loss is already so slow, I'm scared just today is going to result in a gain. Any thoughts?

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How can I slow down weight loss when my diet is suddenly limited?

I’m 26 years old and just had my 3rd baby at the beginning of December. The water weight lost after giving birth brought me down to settle at 215 lbs, which I’d stayed at for about a month now. I wanted to lose weight, but I wasn’t actively trying too hard. I’ve counted calories in the past and lost 30 lbs that way, my highest weight being 245. I know I can do it.

My problem is that, in the past week, I’ve been suddenly diagnosed with egg, milk, and wheat allergies. I’ve been sick every time I eat for two weeks, with my throat getting tight and my mouth burning.

Pasta is life. Bread is life. Suddenly my main and favorite source of carbs is gone, and I can’t see myself eating rice or oatmeal for carbs every meal. I’ve lost 5 lbs this week and am now at 209 lbs.

I guess I’m looking for advice on how to eat more and slow down the weight loss a little. I hate cooking meals every day, but I know I’m going to have to because stores near me don’t have quick-grab foods that are safe for me to eat. Fast food is now out of the question. It’s going to be easy to lose weight now, I just want to slow it down a little.

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Your Runner, Eater, Reader Questions– Insta Story (Jan part 2) Podcast

Hello! Welcome back to the Run Eat Repeat Podcast! Today I’m answering your questions – and they cover everything from my first marathon time to how I started blogging! We’re covering a lot of different topics and

In case you’re new to the show… my name is Monica Olivas, I started RunEatRepeat.com about 10 years ago to document my running and weight loss journey. Since then I’ve run dozens of half and full marathons, become a Holistic Health Coach and RER grew into an amazing community! Follow along on Instagram @RunEatRepeat or check out our Facebook page at Facebook.com/RunEatRepeat !

Before I get into the Q&A… Let’s Warm Up!

RER Updates…

1. Diego is growing like a weed. He’s 15 weeks old!!

I’ve taken a big step back with running since getting him because trying to get him crate trained and potty trained and get him some exercise pushes my run back. And for a while I was constantly cleaning up after him – I’d mop multiple times a day! But I think it was a blessing disguised as pee on the floor because my piriformis has been super tight and this cut back in weekly mileage might be part of the reason it hasn’t gotten worse! Yayy!

Related – someone asked about what I’ve been doing to help my piriformis on a previous IG question. I made an Amazon store page with all my favorite recovery tools. Check it out here – Runner Recovery Must Have Tools

 

2. I went to Medieval Times this weekend – I wrote a short recap of it and I’ll post to it.

Medieval Times Recap with Family

3. Today was my deadline to decide on my New Year’s Resolution and plan my race schedule for this year!!

So… that’s what I’ll be doing tonight. I’ll keep ya posted!

 

Questions and Answers January 19

These questions came in this week. If your question wasn’t answered here it probably was answered in a previous video. I try to save all the answers in my Highlights under the month name and Q&A. So you can check out Jan Q&A – the first questions that came in this month will be there.

Follow @RunEatRepeat on Instagram  -> Go to my Profile Page –> The circles on the top are “Highlights” (aka stories that are saved) –> Jan Q&A

Note: These questions came in from followers on Instagram stories. If you have a question – you can leave it in the comments below, email, call the podcast voicemail or put it in my nextcall for questions on Insta.

I tried to keep the answers short because I’ve been answering a lot of questions in Insta Stories and they’re only 15 second clips so it’s trained me to answer in bullet points. But you can always use that lil fast forward button to skip ahead if I’m going off on a tangent about Bubble Gum and Britney Spears or something…

The video is cut into 3 parts because it was long – here’s the 1st part:

Q: What was your time for your first marathon?

My first marathon finish time was 4:15:38

You can check out my race recap here – My First Marathon (Surf City Marathon)

 

Q: What’s your strength training? Do you still do Beach Body?

(BB = Beach Body for this question)

At this point I create my own strength training plan most of the time. I try to do exercises that will compliment my running and training since that’s the priority.

I have basic equipment at home and can get in a good strength session with it.

Check out my Home Gym Must Haves & other favorites on my Amazon Shop page 

 Q: How have you kept running for so long? What helps keep you motivated?

I just love it!

Q: I know you’ve probably been asked or responded, but how did you get started blogging?

I got into this a bit -mainly I focused on how I came up with it and why I started the blog and social media. But if you want to know about how the site and social media grew let me know.

Q: What is your least favorite strength exercise?

Q: How do you braid your hair for runs?

Q: When do you anticipate your next Run Bet? My current one ends this week!

The last Run Bet / Pile on the Miles Challenge was in Nov and it was huge! New one coming soon!

Q: I’m trying to start running but keep getting shin splints (even with newer shoes). Any tips?

Q: Do you ever run East Coast Races?

Yes! I used to run a lot of east coast races but it’s been a long time since I’ve done any!

I’ve run the New York City Marathon, Marine Corp Marathon, Boston Marathon and Disney World Marathon! (Does Disney World count as East Coast?)

NYC Marathon Recap

Marine Corp Marathon Recap 

Q: Please tell me 3 cheap but good skin products to use. I’m lost.

If I had to pick 3 cheap skin care favorites I’d go with… a good wash, moisturizer and spf.

Lately I’ve been using…

Alba Face Wash with Coconut Milk

Aveeno Moisturizer and spf

Murad Night Cream with Vitamin C (this isn’t cheap – but I really like it, a cheaper option is below)

Neutrogena Triple Repair

 

Q: Your hair looks so healthy. How often do you wash? Supplements??

I try not to wash it too often. Knowing how to time up your training and hair wash schedule is helpful to wash less. And use dry shampoo on the front / anywhere that looks oily.

I take supplements – but not ones that are made for healthy hair. Sometimes I switch it up but right now I’m taking…

Multi-Vitamin for women

Basis supplement – I started taking it after discovering it while working with the company on this post New Supplement I’m Loving. I did a lot of research and reading on it and really think it’s amazing.

Vitamin C drops – I take these as needed/wanted

 

Q: Maybe I missed it but where is Vegas? I haven’t seen him in a while.

Yeah, very sad. Here is One Last Love Letter to My Cat Vegas.

 

Q: How do you find safe running routes?

Tips are in the video but also check out – Safety Tips for Runners with Self Defense Expert Gloria Marcott

Q: I’m a newly certified run coach leading my first group training (all moms). Any advice?

Q: What is your go-to music playlist while running?

Lately I love these songs…

Taki Taki by DJ Snake ft Selena Gomez,Ozuna

Thank you, Next by Ariana Grande

Girls Like You by Maroon 5

MIA by Bad Bunny and Drake

Money by Cardi B

Got a Question for an Upcoming Podcast or Post?

If you have a question for me… ask!

Ask your question on my IG story box – I post one at least 2x a week.

Call the RER voicemail or email – RunEatRepeat@gmail.com

Awards:

It’s a tie!!

1st place is a tie between

1. Diego for going pee pee outside

1. My neighbors for putting up with me enthusiastically praising Diego for going pee pee outside and sometimes singing him a song.

Check out the show notes at RunEatRepeat.com for all the links and information mentioned on today’s show!

Tag @RunEatRepeat on IG and let me know what you’re doing right now – like Britany who’s training for a 5K!

Thanks for listening!! Have a great one!

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(NSFW) Unexpected weight loss bonus

I am not using my main account to post this since this is a little bit more risqué than I would like associated with my main.

I am 5’5” female who went from 200lbs to 150lbs in about 6 months with CICO and moderate exercise. I have been married for 3.5 years and have a 1 year old son. For the past 2 years I have either been pregnant or fat. My husband has always told me he found me attractive, even at my heaviest (bless his heart) and would initiate sex, but at 200lbs it was so hard to feel sexy and sex was just not what it used to be for me. I was not enjoying as much and wouldn’t orgasm regularly. I felt fat and heavy when I would be on top (used to be my fave position), so we would do mainly male-on-top positions.

Just shy of 6 mo and I am at a healthy BMI and still losing (20lbs from my goal weight) but these last 5 lbs have REALLY made a difference in my appearance. My stomach is flat, my legs are more toned, my collarbones are back, and I just feel 100x sexier. Sex now is so hot. Whenever we have it and i ride him, he grabs my hips and will grind them on him to my rhythm of my movements, he lifts me up and puts me in another position, and it’s just so much more enjoyable for me. I orgasm ever time again. I feel like my clit is more accessible and I FEEL everything more (hard to explain). Afterwards he goes on and on about how my body feels so different and how sexy I am.

I am very proud of my progress and it feels so nice to truly enjoy and look forward to sex with my husband again! Keep at it losers!!

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[Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: February 02, 2019

Hi European losers and maintainers, how are you? Welcome to those of you who joined yesterday, let's keep the signups coming! For people who weren't with us the last few months, we often have a optional question of the day on here- usually weight loss or health related but sometimes not. Since it's the start of the month, today's question is: do you have any questions that you want answered? I can come up with my own but it's always nice to put stuff up that is relevant to you.

 

For anyone new who wants to join today, this is a daily post where you can track your goals, keep yourself accountable, get support and have a chat with friendly people at times that are convenient for European time zones. Check in daily, weekly, or whatever works best for you. Anyone and everyone is welcome! Tell us about yourself and your goals and join us already :) And it's all more fun when you comment on each other's posts, so let's encourage each other too!

And on to the accountability part...how's your day going? Let us know how you're getting on with your goals, if you have any questions, need to vent, have a SV or NSV to share, etc. And feel free to just have a chat about how your day went! We got this :D

 

I'll start: Not sure what I'll be doing during the day, but will definitely be cooking since I got lots of groceries yesterday. In the evening we're going to a gig...the group we're going with wanted to do drinks before hand and karaoke after. Joining for these things adds several extra hours to our trip if we go via public transport so I think we'll go for the gig only. Maybe it makes me lame but I can't help be happy about both the calories and the money I'll be saving by skipping out on all this extra stuff. Will hopefully update later and if not, tomorrow.

Have a great day everyone!!

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Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Saturday, 02 February 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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