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Weight loss questions

Hey guys I just started trying to lose weight and had a couple of questions. So first I noticed something kinda weird about my weight. There is about a 5 pound back and forth variation when I weigh in every morning over the last 2 weeks. How am I supposed to know where I'm actually at in weight loss if this happens? Is this normal?

I got a scale off of Amazon that had 18k reviews for a 4.7 star rating so I doubt it's the scale.

The other question is about black coffee. I read that drinking a cup at the start of the day can help with weight loss but a lot of people skip breakfast cause it suppresses appetite. I should still eat a decent breakfast though right or is it better to skip it and wait till lunch?

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Question about sugar free Gatorade (sucralose)

Hello all, I’m currently 2 months into this lifestyle change and I’ve been keeping my daily caloric intake from 1,200-1,500 calories, as well as going to the gym and burning 500 calories every other day. I’ve went from 362 lbs to 305 in these 2 months and I’m very proud of myself! I’ve gained and lost and gained and lost a couple times in my life, so I understand what I need to sustain myself once I’m down to my goal weight. I feel great, clear headed, have so much energy and desire to move around. I’ve been ensuring that I’m getting all of my nutrients through MFP and consulting from my aunt who is a licensed dietician. (She’s currently away without cell service).

The only things I’ve been drinking are water, black coffee (2 times a week), and a zero sugar Gatorade which has the artificial sweetener ‘Sucralose’ in it. Basically Splenda. I drink a 28 oz bottle over two days so 14 oz a day. This is how I satisfy my craving for something sweet, as well as get some of those electrolytes back. I can recognize that it’s not needed at all in my diet and I could totally cut it out tomorrow if I wanted to, my only question is do I need to? I’m curious if this is holding my weight loss back at all. I’ve seen articles that say it’s not directly related to weight gain, but I’ve also seen some that say it allows more glucose into your body and stores fat longer. I’m a little conflicted because I thought it was harmless so I guess I just need some more confirmation from you guys. Thanks in advance :-)

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I didn't realize I had a "before" picture.

https://imgur.com/ETQatCO

I was sent the picture on the left yesterday.

"Crazy this was two years ago," my friend texts. The passage of time wasn't what I found crazy.

I didn't know I had a "before" picture.

My first thought was, "Oh, this was right after my daughter was born." It wasn't. It was nearly a year after her birth.

People have been telling me, "You look like you've lost weight!" for a while now, a few months. I couldn't see what they were talking about. I look in the mirror every morning, before I habitually step on the scale. My weight loss has been so slow that it is imperceptible to me. The sloth-like pace does not make it invalid, however.

It's time for me to look at this picture and forgive my past self.

I need and want to think less negatively about my appearance then, and instead think more positively about my health now. It's time to recognize and take ownership for the changes I have made.

I don't need that donut. I am more mindful of what I put into my body. I don't eat my kids' food anymore (You feel me, parent friends?) I can run five miles in about 56 minutes.

And it turns out, because of all of those things, I have lost weight.

The picture on the right isn't the "after", simply the now.

The great work continues.

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Down 51 lbs from my highest, been coasting. Decided today it’s time to tackle these last 30 lbs!

Hi all! I’m a long time follower of this sub, I started my weight loss journey in May 2017. I learned about CICO here and finally lost the emotional shame I always had around my weight (been overweight all my life). Realizing that it’s just physics and math made it so much less personal!

I’m down to 153 from a high/starting weight of 204 (F/40/5’3”) and I’ve been sitting in the mid to low 150s for quite a while. Just coasting really, not tracking and just approximating. I decided today it’s time to kick it back into gear to lose these last 30ish pounds (initial goal weight is 125, tbd if I will go lower since I’m very small framed under all this).

Pics: before is August 2017, after is this morning. Weight loss here is 31 lbs (184>153). I see a difference, mostly from the back and side, so that’s encouraging for the next 30!

I just want to plug that this works. If you’re new here and wondering if you can do it, you can if you commit to doing it every day. Just focus on one day at a time and eventually you will see results. I can’t wait to see what I look like in another 30 lbs, probably the best I’ve ever looked.

At 40. 😉

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Lost 25 pounds!!

Hey there! First time posting! I just wanted to post so I can be proud without sounding like I’m showing off to my coworkers. They’ve noticed the weight loss and have been complimenting me. I’ve just been doing an awkward “thanks” with a smile.

I started in January at 229 (heaviest I’ve ever been) to 204 now. I want to get down to maybe 175. I’m 5’9” and I really don’t look my weight. But it’s also for health reasons.

I’ve been using FlexPro Meals because I hate to cook and it’s really helped me with portion control. I’ve been cutting out desserts too. I still treat myself occasionally but much better than before. Also occasional cardio. I wish I did more at the gym but I get lazy a lot.

Proud of myself! I feel so much better and I can’t wait till I reach my goal weight.

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After more than 5 years of trials and tribulations, I have lost 100+ pounds and am now at a weight I haven't been at since I was 13.

I started my weight loss journey at 18 years old and at 220 pounds. I was a 2x in shirts and 18W-20W in pants and skirts. I realized that I needed to make a major change not only physically, but mentally, as I had gone through some major things in my life and had used food as a comfort object. There were a lot of ups and a lot more downs. But slowly, I saw the number on the scale go down. When I hit 200 lbs, I was ecstatic and it showed me that I could do this weight loss thing!

Fast forward to today. I am now 110 pounds. I am now a Medium in shirts. I even fit into a XS shirt. I can now fit into a size 8 pair of jeans and a size 2 Petite suit.

The best part: I didn't use any fancy diets, pills or weight loss surgeries. I just used the age old method of moderation and smart swaps. Eating more fruits in place of sugary snacks (Although I do have one every once in a while), cutting out soda to the point where I can drink it once a YEAR and still be satisfied, setting a time of the day to stop eating, and using the recommended serving number on packages instead of just eating however much I want. I also walked. A LOT. Walked to my classes, walked and sometimes even RAN to the bus stop and took the stairs more.

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