Starting at a "healthy" weight for my height, but I'm still unhappy in my own skin. Finally ready to commit to a change!

When I was in high school I was overweight, and I was an incredibly self conscious person who hated being in my own skin. I was around 180 at 5'6" maybe 5'7" I honestly can't remember. I was constantly comparing myself to other girls and fantasizing about what my life would look like if I were them. I did tons of sports growing up but mostly swimming, yet even though I was consistently working out I was always on the heavy side. Then I joined the waterpolo team and I lost about 30 pounds in 5 month period without even trying. I didn't even notice the weight loss until my next doctors visit where they showed me how much I lost and did a bunch of blood-tests to make sure my thyroid was alright since I told them I wasn't even trying to lose weight.

The following years I grew another inch and was hovering around the 160s. I stayed around that weight all throughout college (besides a 6 month period where I lost 15 pounds due to a messy breakup). I consistently "try" to lose weight, meaning that I am conscious of what I'm eating and try and cut my portion sizes down and count calories. I know exactly how to lose weight, I know it is just simple math. I am able to really focus on my eating for about 1-2 weeks where I lose maybe 5-7 pounds and get my weight to around 155 and sooner or later I gain it back and I hover around 160 yet again.

I am in a healthy BMI and my doctor says I am healthy, but I still am not happy with how I look. I want to be able to go to the pool with all my friends and not hate how my thighs look, I want to wear tight jeans without shape wear, I want to be fully confident in myself. I know much of that comes from within, and I have greatly improved my self-esteem since my high school days. I don't hate myself or my body, but I want to love myself to the fullest extent.

I know my journey is a lot different than many of the journeys I read here on this subreddit. I am starting off in a healthy weight range but I am not nearly as happy or healthy as I could be in my body. I love the community and the support people receive and the validation of any and all accomplishments.

My starting weight is 162.3 and my goal weight is 140. Here's to finally making things happen :)

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8 month anniversary of Weight Loss - down 76.5 lbs

m/50 SW 286.5, CW 209.9 GW 199.6 6'4"

Thanksgiving of 2018 I decided to really give weight loss a go after reading this subreddit, looking at r/loseit r/progresspics, r/keto, etc.

There was so much positive attitude, support and results that I could see, that I knew I really had to give it a shot.

I started down the Keto diet, as I knew that I was eating way to much sugar, and needed a way to be strict.

Keto made it easier for me to say "No" to work lunches, prep and bring my own food, and stick on my diet. Due to counting carbs, I did more meal prep which helped considerably.

I do have Hypothyroidism and was constantly tired, getting very little rest (~4 hours a night), and was watching my BP increase into 145/95.

Today was 8 months of the diet and exercise regime. I'm an achievement based person, so "closing rings" suddenly meant a lot to me, as I got a streak going. 700 Calories a day, 7000 steps, etc.

The last two months I hadn't been as strict. Eating slices of Pizza, ignoring my Cal Goal, etc. But I've gotten back on the train and hit my original goal of 209.9. I've reset my goal to 10 lbs more.

I went for a DEXA body scan today, and I've dropped from 44.5% full body fat to 26.5%. I've tossed my 42" pants for 36" pants (and they are lose) as well as going from XXL to XL (which is baggy). My BP is 120/80.

I feel proud and successful!

Hope this motivates others! It can definitely be done.

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Tips for emotional eating. Starting fitness journey.

Hi all, currently trying to start a weight loss journey (for the millionth time). I need to lose around 5-6 stone to be at a healthy weight.

My main problem is emotional eating & getting outside the house due to mental health. I haven’t started exercise yet - trying to start with making food changes. I find it hard saying no if a family member asks to get a takeaway or if I want dessert - I always say yes. Then afterwards I feel overwhelmed with guilt which causes me to eat more due to my feelings. It’s just a cycle that never seems to end. I’m currently at my biggest and I’m just tired of being overweight.

Does anyone have any tips/advice to give? Thanks!

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[Challenge] SIGN UP for the European Accountability Challenge: August 2019 edition

Welcome to the signup for August 2019 edition of the European Accountability Challenge! The perfect way to stay on track for your weight-related and other goals.

 

What is it?

It’s a month long challenge, with a daily post that goes up in the morning hours of European time zones. The aim is to set goals and keep track of your progress on them. Be accountable, get support and have a chat with friendly people. You can check one of the threads from the previous challenge as an example. Anyone and everyone is welcome!

 

Ok I want to join! How can I participate?

It’s simple! Choose some goals, introduce yourself and let us know what you'll be working on! Most people set goals for the month but you can also set daily or weekly goals if that works better for you.

Some tips for success:

• Think about how you will achieve your goal and how you will measure success. You may find it helpful to set more specific goals (for example, ‘eat x number of calories per day’ vs. ‘lose weight’); I do but everyone is different. Take a look at these guidelines for defining SMART goals.

• Post on here regularly, we will cheer you on! And please do the same for everyone else, this challenge depends on you to make it fun :)

• Ask for help if you’re struggling or need some motivation, people on here have quite possibly gone through the same thing and usually have good ideas and encouraging words

 

Can I still participate if I don't have time to comment daily?

Yes! It's up to you to decide how often you want to check-in on the threads. We do encourage you to set a regular schedule as it can make things easier (e.g. daily, or only every Mondays & Thursdays, etc).

 

So what are your goals for the coming month? Besides straight up weight loss or maintenance goals, we see all sorts of things on this challenge. Goals related to fitness, logging, nutrition, sleep, mental health, learning, happiness, productivity, dogs...anything you can come up with! It’s completely up to you and no goal is too small. If you’re in, tell us some more about your goals in a comment here.

Wishing you all a great month! We got this!!

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I can't lose weight.

On July i decided to actually start taking weight loss serious, 2 years ago i lost 55 pounds and a year later after college stress i gained everything back. I looked at old picture and was ashamed of myself, how could i let this happen? Well... you can't change the past. So i decided to start taking shit seriously on July 9th.

I've been doing intermittent fasting since July 9, weighing my food and eating only one plate etc. Two meals a day. I also added fruit to my diet. I weighed myself and the scale said i was 107, i was 113 on July 9. I was happy, i celebrated my brother' birthday and ofcourse he ordered food etc and i told myself that one cheat day wouldn't hurt. I also took a picture and compared it to how i looked on July 9. I saw a clear difference.

Literally fastforward to 4 fucking days later and the scale is telling me that i'm 115 kilos and the pictures that i took now literally look the same as the ones on July 9.

How the fuck does this happen? I clearly see weight loss and 4 days later i look like i gained 5 kilos. This shit is making me depressed and i have no idea what to do anymore.

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I was reviewing my weight loss graph

Whenever I am having a struggle day - where I'm just HUNGRY all day, I try to distract myself by drinking lots of water, filling up on low calorie soup and fruit etc. We all know the tricks.

Other times I boost my resolve by looking back on my progress apps and congratulating myself on all my hard work. This helps keep me determined and focused.

So today I'm particularly HUNGRY and have eaten my brekkie, lunch and my snack and now have to wait until this evening for my dinner (4 hours away). Ugh! So I'm eating fruit and drinking water and distracting myself with work.

Then I opened my weight loss tracker to look at my loss graph. This always gives me a sense of accomplishment.

So I opened the app....and saw the ad

JFC!!

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Summer Weight Loss Motivation: Realistic Tips for Keeping Your Beach Body

Summer is the season for having fun, but it is full of unwelcome temptations when you’re trying to lose weight and maintain your beach body. Sweltering weather can entice us to lounge around to keep cool rather than being physically active. And hard-to-resist junk food shows up at so many special events or even just when you hear the jingle-jangle of the ice cream truck coming down the street. The good news is that summer also offers you lots of enjoyable ways to burn calories and eat well. At home or on vacation, you can keep your beach body and stay on track with keeping your summer weight loss motivation.

Here are a few of our favorite tips for summer weight loss motivation :

1. Play time.

Remember when you spent your summer days outside, playing tag, catch, hopscotch and other simple, active games? They are still fun ways to enjoy time with the kids in your life while you burn calories. And if your daily exercise is fun you are much less likely to binge on treats afterward than if you work out in a gym, according to a 2005 study in Marketing Letters.

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2. Hit the links.

According to golftips.com, playing 18 holes of golf while pulling the clubs in a cart burns about 350 calories. But if you’re not a golfer, you can still enjoy the fun (and get some summer weight loss motivation!) by hitting balls on the driving range for an hour or playing a round of no-skill-needed miniature golf. Along the way you’ll burn off up to 210 calories.

3. Get dirty.

Gardening is a low-impact exercise that helps you maintain your strength and flexibility. Better yet, you get a steady supply of fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables to enjoy whenever you want. A study in the Journal of the Academy Nutrition and Dietetics showed that people of all ages who grow even a little of their own food tend to eat more fresh produce, a key component of your healthy diet.

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4. Boogie down.

Dancing, fast or slow, to the sounds of the music you like, burns 200 to 225 calories in a half hour—talk about some FUN summer weight loss motivation. Even better, when you dress up in your favorite summer outfit and move your body to the rhythm of a live band or DJ, you reduce stress and improve your mood. Dancing, according to a study in the European Journal of Sports Science, decreases stress hormones in our bodies and raises our self-confidence.

5. Partner up.

Working out with someone who gives you encouragement and support increases how much you will exercise, report researchers in Scotland. Find a buddy who loves to dance, swim, ride a bike or any summer activity you enjoy and you will be more likely to keep up with your daily fitness goals.

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6. Wash your car.

Grab your hose and bucket and while give your vehicle a fresh and shiny look you’ll burn 150 to 200 calories in 30 minutes. You’ll save money you’d spend at the local car wash, you’ll keep cool, and you’ll keep your metabolism going strong. And you’ll feel good every time you get in your car.

7. Shop the farmer’s market.

The nearly 9,000 farmers markets across the U.S. are fully stocked in summer, according to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center. That means you get to bring home all kinds of freshly picked produce at its peak of flavor for your daily servings of non-starchy vegetables. Tomatoes, peppers, zucchini and string beans all taste best when eaten just a few days after picking. Look for delicious summer fruits too, including peaches, melons and berries (all SmartCarbs), to enjoy with your meals and snacks.

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8. Fire up your grill.

Cooking over an open flame adds lots of satisfying flavor to your meals without loading on extra calories. Make quick and easy summer Flex meals by grilling lean proteins, like chicken or seafood, and tasty vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, onions, and eggplant. Looking for new ideas on what to grill? Check out our story on 7 Foods That Taste Better Grilled >.

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