"A year from now you'll wish you'd started today" - officially one year into my weight loss journey!

Progress pic (slightly NSFW): https://imgur.com/a/vJUZvHQ

One year ago, I started my weight loss journey. When I started, I honestly didn't think that I would get this far, but I'm really proud of how far I've come! I've lost 86 pounds, went from a size 20 to a size 4, and found a real passion for exercise and healthy eating.

This year has been full of ups and downs, but one of the most gratifying things that's happened is going to the doctor for my physical and hearing that I don't have to lose any more weight! My body is healthy, I have more energy, and I feel all around stronger!

This is usually the time of year where a lot of people start giving up on their new years resolutions, especially when it comes to weight loss. If you're one of these people, I'd like to say please don't give up! Weight loss is not linear, there will be tough times, but it's worth it! You don't have to change your whole life to lose weight- small changes over time add up.

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Today I had my full circle moment..

So when I left town for university I Was working part time in an vetting agency. Around my final year of highschool was when I was starting to gain weight, but I really started packing it on when I was in university. When I came back to my hometown for a visit my boss asked me to fill in a few shifts at my old work. I did and had a Chinese customer who didn’t speak a word of English come up to me with his translator app to tell me I had gotten fat.

At the time I laughed and laughed (he probably was being a dick because I’d missed his bet he wanted to put on, I didn’t take it to heart) but it stung a little. Cue to my family starting to make comments, friends, my doctors. Eventually I hit an obese bmi. Nothing seemed to really sink in until one day I decided to take my diet seriously and start working out. It’s been over a year since my interaction with that customer, I live in my hometown again and have decided to go back to study after working full time- so I’m back at my old part time job. Ive gone from 87 kgs to 64, it’s noticeable to those close to me but I don’t expect others to notice.

Last night I was working and the same Chinese customer came in. When he saw me he started shouting (happily) in Chinese (don’t know which dialect sorry) and then pulled out his translator app to tell me I was skinny! When I thanked him he used the app to tell me again it was the best I’ve looked, gave me a thumbs up and walked off to examine the odds for that day. My family have been commenting on my weight loss for ages, Same with friends and coworkers but for some reason this customers comments make me feel like I’ve really hit a full circle. I’m not at my goal weight yet but I’ve changed enough that it excites others! Not just myself!

So I guess moral of the story is keep going guys, eventually you’ll get this weird feeling of closure/full circle moment and it’s the best thing ever.

For the record I used CICO to lose the weight, 1200 initially, now I’m probably closer to 1300 as I’m not tracking as closely. I also workout nearly everyday be it cardio or weights :)

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I wrote this to myself too years ago. I hope the words help you too.

"One of the hardest things about weight loss is grabbing a pair of your smaller jeans and still having the thoughts of "these probably won't fit so what else can I wear?" And "I dont know why I'm trying these on, they are not even going to fit yet"

The battle for my body is against myself everyday. The physical part like jogging is the easy part. The mental part is where the real war is.

Will I hit my goal? Will I fail? Is that person looking at me? Does this picture show any progress?

Weight-loss is a hard process. The goals are great but if your mind is not in the right place it's all for nothing. If you want to be healthy love yourself first. Get healthy for the right reasons. Not because summer is coming and you wanna look good in your swimwear, but because when your kid wants to run back and fourth from the water to his sand castle you can do more then one trip, or if your wife askes you to pick up your clothes off the stairs and bring them up you can hop up quick.

I hate when people call what im doing a diet. It's not a diet. It's a life change, and by the way, the jeans fit."

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Diet soda really isnt that bad!

I dont think I've ever posted here before. I'm a girl, 5'8'', down to 232 from a starting weight of 246. I started a year long weight loss clinical trial (testing if regular feedback from a dietitian helps with weight loss- I ended up in the control group anyway, so it doesnt matter much, but I did get a free fitbit, bluetooth scale, a dietitian I can speak to when I want, and I get paid for participating, so I'm not complaining) about a month ago. I tend to go back and forth between staying under my (1500) calorie goal just fine, and struggling to even avoid doubling it in a day.

Anyway, one of my biggest struggles has been soda. I absolutely love soda, and I could literally drink 1500 calories a day in soda easy. And I've always hated diet soda. I had had maybe a sip or 2 of a few different ones, years ago, and hated them. But I was so frustrated these past few days that I couldnt fit any soda into my calories, so I broke down and bought some diet (feisty cherry diet coke).

I got me a can, and opened it up, and reluctantly tried it- and had to double check that it was actually diet. It was really good! I'm so excited I can finally drink soda again without basically giving up a meal for it!

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Loose skin and fast weight loss?

Hey guys,

So I'm currently 22 years old and 227.8 kg (~502.2 pounds) down from 241.5 kg (~532.4 pounds) and it has taken me 5 weeks to do so, so I'm losing roughly 2.74 kgs per week. I was wondering if this was too fast to be losing weight? When I spoke to my dietitian, they were happy with the results (and so was I), but I'm worried about having a lot of loose skin. Obviously I'm going to have quite a bit of it, but I've heard losing it slower means less loose skin, but I also want the weight off asap. Any advice on what I can do to try and minimise it? My biggest concern is that there will be a lot of loose skin under my neck due to how much fat there is there now. I'm not sure if there is anything I can do about it though.

Thanks for any advice!

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Let the games begin

I have posted here before asking for tips and tricks during my journey with weight loss, but tbh, almost none of that lasted for long. I have logged my calories in My Fitness Pal and have exercised at home for few weeks, but that all stopped during the Christmas holidays when hanging out with friends was the perfect excuse to overeat and not do any exercises at all - up until yesterday.

The company I work at has decided to participate in a Business run event and asked us if anybody would want to take part. It's a 5k race and it's happening in the middle of June. Since I am the kind of person who gets more motivated by extrinsic awards rather than intrinsic, I decided to sign up and prove to myself (and, honestly, to the people around me) that I can do it.

So, here we are, March 2nd. I have around three months to transform myself from couch potato whose favorite hobby is binge watching series while eating chips to a person that can run a 5k in under an hour. It might not be much for somebody, but it might be my greatest achievement for me.

I may have need a bit of support from this loving community in the form of tips on tricks on how to do it healthily and without spraining any ankles during my training period. I have looked at the couch to 5k program, and it seems doable. I'd appreciate if someone had had a similar experience is willing to share!

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Let the games begin :)

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Pizza and wings yesterday, puffy face today

Stats 27F, 5'1" SW: 145 lbs CW: 143 lbs GW: 225 lbs

I've been following a protein rich diet and a split weightlifting regimen for a few weeks now. I'm glad to report that it's working! I feel more alert, energetic, and I'm gaining confidence in my abilities. I've lost a solid 2 lbs after a year of continuous gaining. After seeing the scale tick up and up and up, it's so wonderful seeing that number go downwards finally.

Yesterday I skipped the gym and ate wings and pizza with friends. Waking up this morning I felt sluggish and my face was puffy. Noticeably and almost uncomfortably puffy. It's fantastic to see the after effects of one salty, greasy meal. Now I know for a fact what dirty eating can do to my body. Conversely, it also highlights what a clean diet does for me!

For me, my motivation for weight loss is more about how I feel, rather than how I look. Today I feel tired, I feel uncomfortable, but I also feel excited! Proof that bad food makes me feel bad is so motivating!

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