Wednesday, July 31, 2019

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Am I overworking myself? Not eating enough? (F20)

I’ve started working out about two weeks ago.. I am finally cancer free after years and have gained lots of weight from having cancer and have decided to join a gym to shed the pounds. I’m currently working out 6 days a week, 2 hours everyday. I’m only doing cardio at the moment and am slowly incorporating weights (because I’m still learning how to lift weights!). I still eat around the same calories as always, which is around 1000.. sometimes 700-800. I know it’s very little and I should eat more.. how much more though? And am I working out too much? How effective will this workout plan be for weight loss? I’m quite heavy right now, about 168 lbs and 5’2. I don’t feel overworked or exhausted but I want to know if this will cause exhaustion eventually.

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[tip] Another month, another challange. Dealing with hardships.

Hello everyone, happy Wednesday! Like many people, today is weigh-in day as it is the last day of the month. After another good month (10 more me) it made me reflect on how and why everything works out the way it does, here are some tips that I personally have used and I think are very valuable to anyone starting their journey.

1) Having a bad day is exactly that, a bad day. We all lose and give in to that craving sometimes, that doesn't mean you should feel like you have "lost" the battle and give up. Admit that you messed up the day, and do better tomorrow. never stop trying to improve, even if you lose control.

2) Don't put hard-limits on your eating. If you want to have a slice of pizza then go for it, but remember that it is high calorie for low amount of food and adjust your day accordingly. Some people can quit all bad foods cold turkey but in my personal experience when you try and do that it is possible to fall out of your routine. Remember, this is a lifestyle change, not a temporary one! Calories in, calories out!

3) Speed isn't everything. Some people can lose 10-15 pounds a month, others can only manage a couple. This does not mean you are necessarily doing something wrong, as long as that number is going down, you're killin' it! Weight loss is a long process, but it's worth the it!

4)Be happy. A lot easier said than done, but try and be positive during the journey. When you look on the bright side you see more chances for oppertunity which can help you develop skills and habits to keep you in the healthy routine.

These were a couple of things I wish I was told when I started, I really hope it has helped some of you.

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How do I train myself to have more self control?

Over the past years, I have successfully lose over 40lbs, and have gone from borderline obese to a normal weight. I still have 10lbs to go until I reach my goal weight. Easy, right?

I don’t know why, but I can no longer eat at a calorie deficit. I used to do it just fine, but recently I’ve been binging my heart out.

I already know a lot of the “tricks” — drink some water, wait 20 mins, go for a walk etc. The thing is, whenever I see a snack, or when I’m bored and I want to eat, I go from “I’m gonna lose weight” to “wow look at all this delicious food, fuck it I want this more than I want to lose weight (I don’t)” and immediately guzzle down everything in my path. Not to mention that food is usually on my mind 24/7. If I’m not eating food, I’m probably thinking about what there is for me to eat.

This has caused a major bump in my weight loss and I’ve been losing and re-gaining the same ~5lbs for over a year now. I really want to complete my weight loss journey and take the final plunge, but I keep failing

Does anyone else have this problem, or have advice on how to get over it? Any help us greatly appreciated.

tl;dr: like to eat food too much, need to stop liking it so much and lose weight.

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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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