[Day 1] Have half heartedly been trying to lose weight for a year and need help coming up with a plan and getting motivated

Hi everyone, I’m not sure if this is the right sub for this type of post (I’m new to reddit) so feel free to delete it if it is! I’m 5’6 and currently 130 pounds, and would really like to get to 120-125. I’ve been half heartedly trying to lose weight this past year.

My eating habits are super irregular (sometimes I only eat two large portions in a day, other times I’ll eat 10 small portions in a day) so I have no clue how many calories I’m eating right now. I definitely allow myself to eat reasonable portions of chocolate/cookies/chips/pastries on a regular basis, pretty much whenever I want to (which is probably 2-3 times a week). I also tend to have a little portion of semi-healthy dessert almost every day (dark chocolate, mochi, fruit popsicles). If I go to a restaurant (doesn’t happen too often), I usually finish my plate and split dessert with someone. I’m also definitely a chronic snacker — unless I’m restricted from doing so because of work, I eat a little something here and there every two hours, and I definitely think it adds up calorie wise. Other than that though I eat healthy. Whole grain pasta, eggs, vegetables, lots of lean protein, brown rice, fruit, nut butters, seeds, etc, because it’s genuinely how I like to eat.

I also exercise a good amount, about 6 days a week. I do 30 minute runs 4 times a week, and do intensive weight lifting 3 times a week. I also do HITT workouts every once in a while. I’d probably estimate my intake at 1900-2200 depending on how active I am that day. Some days though I definitely don’t eat more than 1500 (travel days, exam week, etc). But to be honest, those counts could be off, I have no clue. I feel like based on how much I exercise and eat, I should weigh a lot less, but that could just be me having a skewed perspective on how much regular people eat because my close friends are all extremely skinny with fast metabolisms!

Overall I have a really healthy relationship with food, which was hard earned because I suffered from anorexia for several years in high school (which was a long time ago). It has definitely had an impact on me though. I have no clue how much or how many times a "normal" person eats a day, and I have no clue if my eating habits or body are normal. I really do not want to count calories because that might be triggering, nor do I want to cut out entire food groups. I have a really hard time telling myself “no” when it comes food, either because I forget I’m trying to lose weight or because I’m a very impulsive eater.

Do you guys have any tips for getting into the weight loss mindset, and for staying motivated? I find that I have a really hard time with that. Also, any tips to cut down impulsive snacking? Any advice is appreciated, even food swaps I could be making or different exercises I could be trying!

Thanks guys :)

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[TL;DR] I eat healthy overall and exercise almost daily but have a problem with impulsive snacking and motivation to lose weight. Need tips on how to cut snacking down and how to stay motivated! Also on how to boost metabolism potentially.

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My weight hasn’t budged, what gives

So in April I started a weight loss competition with everyone in my department at work. I took home first place with almost a full 30lbs of weight lost! From 278.8-252. I was in cloud 9. I started with nothing more then Keto diet eating very low carbs and no sugars and calorie deficit . The weight lost lasted a full 6 weeks. After the competition and being stuck at the same weight I switched things up. Eat at a calorie deficit(no longer Keto), and start lifting weights 3 days a week, and one day of 2 hour basketball. I’ve been tracking everything I put in my mouth and haven’t missed a day of any of my work outs. I’m utterly confused I’ve bounced back and fourth between 250 -253 my weight won’t move. I think my diet needs to be restructured again. Any help to help me get my 50lbs off would be much appreciated.

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How to stay motivated when weight loss DOES NOT make you feel different inside?

M 38 YO, 5'6", from 278 lbs in Jan '19 to 229 this week. Lazy keto. Very occasional exercise.

Weight has been lost. Clothes fit differently, especially pants. Spending less frivolously on snacks & dessert.

And yet I don't feel good. My days are still disorganized. My social life is dying. Friends rarely/ever call. No dating, no relationships. Oh, and most wonderfully, unemployed forever.

I wasn't expecting a bit of weight loss to be a magical cure-all. But I was hoping at least to feel something good.

I thought I would feel better just seeing myself in the mirror. I don't. I'm still getting older, losing my hair. I still have a crooked nose and big ears. My teeth can generously be called "off-white".

I thought I might occasionally notice women noticing me in public. Some kind of positive attention. But I don't. Nothing.

I see a counsellor sometimes. Got depressed a couple years back. Had a scary incident on New Years Eve that made me take it seriously. But really... she has not been helpful.

I don't know what else to do. Wait until I lose more pounds? Maybe the magic happens when I hit 200? 180? I sometimes struggle with the simple "Why bother?" question. Why bother depriving myself of one of the few things in life (food) that provide me straightforward pleasure?

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I’m putting it in writing (sort of?)

Today is day one for me. I feel like my weight loss attempts have never worked because I’ve never actually said it out loud or held myself accountable. I’d track calories, but when I’d inevitably mess up I’d do the “screw it. Might as well not track the rest of the day then” thing which always turns into two days then a month and so on. Not anymore. I want to feel healthy. I want to be healthy. This time is going to be different. I can do this!

On that note, does anyone have any low cal tips for Dunkin’ iced coffee or Starbucks? I just discovered how calorie dense my coffee order is and woooow, not doing that every day anymore.

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Had an eye opening suit fitting yesterday. This CICO thing is the real deal.

A great friend of mine is getting married at the end of August. I went in for an initial suit fitting for the wedding a few months ago.

My measurements were the same as always. 46R jacket, ~34 inch arm length, 17.5 inch neck. I explained that I'm on a weight loss journey and expect to lose about 1.5 pounds a week through the entire year. I'm sure they hear this all the time and there's not much they can do except take my measurements and then tailor the suit accordingly.

Well, the suit came in and I went to the shop to try it on yesterday. I noticed immediately that the undershirt was super lose on me. "WOO!" I thought to myself. I put the rest of the suit on and went out to face myself in the endless mirrors...

The tailor starting looking me over, trying to pull the jacket tight, and looked a bit puzzled. I immediately offered an apology and explained that I had lost quite a bit of weight since the last time I was in. Reassuring him that the suit was likely measured correctly months ago.

He congratulated me on the loss and said this suit simply won't work for me anymore. WHAT?!?!?!?!?! They are ordering me a smaller suit and said they'll do a rush job closer to the wedding to avoid further weight loss fitment issues. He said my neck has lost more than an inch alone. I can't comprehend that I've lost more than inch around my neck.

At some point in 2018 I had given up and said I would never be able to lose weight. The problem, however, is that I didn't have weight loss explained to me in the simple manner that is CICO. I credit almost everything I've learned to this sub and I can't believe how real CICO is.

TL;DR - My new suit straight up didn't fit me when I picked it up. CICO works!!!

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Losing Wieght Progress Diary

Okay, I've never done it before (I mean both posting my losing weight progress on public and posting anything at all here on Reddit), so please indulge me if I do it wrong.

I'm 27, and at the beginning of June I was about 120 kg (264 lbs). I've never been in worse shape, and then there was the moment I'm sure many people here know well enough. I mean The Moment when you stop thinking and just start working on your weight loss, without telling yourself anything.

Today, I'm at 104.4 kg (230 lbs), point, and my goal is to cut it to 85kg (187lbs), so I'm barely getting started. I'm not on any special diet or training program (I tried my share of both, though), just walking and trying to stick to healthy food: veggies, chicken breast, fish, berries and fiber-rich fruit. Time will show if it's enough, and hopefully sharing it will help me to keep going!

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Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Tuesday, 23 July 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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