POLL: how long in your weight loss journey did you start to notice loose clothing?

Just curious to get a gauge for as many people as possible.

I think one of the most motivating things that happens in your weight loss journey is when your clothes become noticeable loose. It's kind of like that turning point where what you are doing finally has an impact on your life. If you reach this point, typically you won't give up.

So to be helpful for as many people as possible, please post:

• Your height
• Starting weight
• Around the weight or weight lost you noticed significant loosening of your initial clothes
• Gender

I'll start:

5'8" Male SW: 250 LCW (loose clothes weight): around 230 (20lbs down)

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6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Energy Levels

You wake up tired in the morning, and find yourself fading even more by the afternoon. You wonder what it would take for you to have more energy. Boost your energy with these six simple tips:

1. Walk for 10 Minutes
That’s all it takes to put a little more pep in your step: Scientists at California State University found a brisk 10-minute walk ups your energy levels and sustains it for two hours. And if you feel inspired, other research shows upping your walk to 20 minutes a few days a week can decrease fatigue by up to 65 percent.

10 Reasons to Go For a Walk Today

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2. Step Outside
Just being in nature makes people feel more alive, finds a series of studies published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.

3. Skip the Vending Machine
Eating potato chips, pretzels, and any other of those highly-processed snack food options causes blood sugar to spike and then crash. When blood sugar drops, energy levels fall as well—plus, you’ll be hungry again in no time. A better afternoon snack contains a combo of protein, fiber and carbs for long-lasting energy, like a handful of nuts and fruit or whole grain crackers and low-fat cheese.

How to Beat a Sweet Treat Craving

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4. Breathe Slow and Deep
It’s an easy way to diffuse stress—a main cause of both physical and mental exhaustion. Close your eyes and for two minutes, focus all your attention on your breathing. Concentrate on feeling and listening as you inhale and exhale through your nostrils.

5. Drink Water
If your body is short on fluids, one of the first signs is a feeling of fatigue. Water is essential to your energy and metabolism up. To find out how much you should you drink per day, click here:

How to Drink More Water

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6. Unplug 30 Minutes Before Bed
That means your tablet, laptop, smart phone and any other electronic gadget that messes with sleep you need. Not only does checking emails or surfing the web make it harder to relax and unwind before bed, but the blue light emitted by screens suppresses the production of the sleep-hormone melatonin, making it harder to fall and stay asleep.

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Been in Onederland for a Week straight for the first time!

So in December I hit 199.8 for the first time since like the 7th grade, I was ecstatic but that day was also my birthday, and my family had planned a bunch of stuff for me and my twin brother to do and it would be rude not to do the stuff they planned so I ate some really unhealthy food, bounced up, and kinda rebounded.

I got back up to 206 by the time January rolled around because I ate like an absolute pig around Christmas time. I was kind of in this plateau bouncing between 204-202 all through January and February, until one day I just decided I would do a simple fast, ate normally for dinner, boom, the weight loss started again.

This Saturday I got the flu thus had a couple sleepless nights, where I would check the scale every time I got up to use the bathroom, I saw my lowest weight I remember, at 197.4. And I haven’t been above 199 since for more than a week, which is amazing.

This journey has been tough on my food because well, I like it, and I’m not perfect. Certainly not deserving of having lost a bunch of weight like this. The best thing that happened to me are two things, a beautiful and supporting girlfriend who helps me keep on track and has thought I looked good even when I weighed 218 pounds, and this community, who has shown me the best way for me to lose this weight.

Thanks again!

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Hit -50lbs and a look at non-linear weight loss

http://imgur.com/x3c0Iac 10 months of CICO and Crossfit and today I finally reached -50lbs! My goal is to lose 20 more and assess at that point where I want to be. I wanted to share my MFP weight graph because I think it's important for fellow losers to see the reality of what happens with the scale. I weigh every day but only usually log once a week, usually mid week when the weekend bloat is gone.

You can see near the beginning when I started Crossfit and my body was like "WTF is happening?!" The DOMs and water weight fluctuations were real. They could have been disheartening if I hadn't researched and known what to expect. Weighing myself every day helps me understand how my body reacts to certain foods and exercise. It's helped me see how much hydration I really need (I would commonly lose 2lbs of sweat during a mid summer workout!). I know it's not for everyone. If you obsess over the scale and it causes anxiety then weighing often may not be for you, but if you can approach it knowing that it can be a tool for seeing patterns in your body you can use it to assist in reaching your goals, not just for measuring them.

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Boredom got me into counting my calories

My mother has been talking about some surgery one of her friends had for weight loss. I've been thinking positively about it for a while, knowing I am not really good at doing something continuously.

I got bored yesterday at home and wanted to download a calorie counter app, I just wanted to see the level of overkill. Immediately, I've faced with problems. I did not know my weight or height exactly. Last time I've noted those was years ago. I knew though, that I had no activity whatsoever.

My inputs were not too accurate because of the difference in foods, but I got them in there. I am taking somewhere between 500-1500 calories extra (I know that is a way too wide range) than I am supposed to.

Anyway, what matters is, I decided that I don't want the 500 calorie snack that I've eaten yesterday. Could have eaten 5 pieces of chicken instead of it. I will also be having soup tonight, switching to coke zero, and having less sides to my meals. Also asked my mother to get a scale.

I am assuming I am about 173cm and 145-150 kg.

I fear seeing no difference after a month, which I will associate with inactivity. In addition, I don't know to trust the step counter of my gear s2 watch.

I would take suggestions on how I can enter the food I've eaten accurately on myfitnesspal. I live in Turkey.

Thank you for reading, just wanted to share.

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Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Tuesday, 19 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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Tantrum Tuesday - The Day to Rant!

I Rant, Therefore I Am

Well bla-de-da-da! What's making your blood boil? What's under your skin? What's making you see red? What's up in your craw? Let's hear your weight loss related rants!
The rant post is a /u/bladedada production.

Please consider saving your next rant for this weekly thread every Tuesday.

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