Friday, August 2, 2019

Update: I started a weight loss challenge in my overweight call center

Link to OG post : Here

I WON! i lost 9.6 pounds in the 1 month. And I won the pot of $300 :D

Everyone who participated lost weight. The lowest person lost 1lb but most lost more then 5. Everyone really enjoyed the whole experience. We helped each other with tips and tricks and low calorie meals to push each other through. None of them got really competitive but instead it was a group effort to see each other lose weight. It was honestly a really great experience and im happy to say that we started another one this one is for $60 per person for 1 month again. I lost it by doing OMAD Keto with fasted cardio. I didn't go nearly as hardcore as i could. but for this next month im really going to push myself. Wish me luck im going for the gold again :D

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Day 4? Marching on

Hi,

I started my weight loss journey 4 days back. I have been trying to keep my walks daily, and watch my calorie intake.

I am a 38 years old, 300 Lbs,. 6ft tall Male who is obviously severely obese.

On top of this, I have been smoking and binge drinking for 15 years now. My doc wonders how I am alive with this state of health. Honestly I feel like a time bomb.

So I gave up smoking and drinking 10 days back. And started walking this week on.

My walk stats are here: http://imgur.com/gallery/EjuyckF

I don't know how I am doing as I am currently doing it on my own. Have not went to a gym instructor cause I figured I need to loosen up my body and start moving before I can do anything in gym.

So walking is helping me a bit. I also limit my calories to 2350 daily. Don't know if it's a lot but have kept a weight loss goal of 50kg in 65 weeks.

Do let me know what you guys think.

Thanks.

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16LB Down - I dont notice any difference, no one has mentioned anything, and my tight clothes are still tight!?

So I am 16 LB down in 3 weeks, Starting Weight 278, CW 262. Moving to a calorie-controlled diet of only 1700kcal a day. I eat roughly 210g Carbs and Proteins a day, only because it makes me feel full. I don't exercise that much, I would only go for a light run/job for 15 minutes twice a week. (every little help) I use the same scales, in the same location, and weigh myself at the same time in the morning.

I can't notice anything, no one has said anything, and my tight clothes are still tight.... Have I only just water weight?

I do try and drink 4-5 large glasses of water, so I don't think its water weight, as I feel I am topping it up every day...

What do you guys think? Am I eating too many carbs a day? Is it actually 16LB in weight loss?

Confused!

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Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Friday, 02 August 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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Thursday, August 1, 2019

I’m struggling with personal stuff and need some help to stop eating my feelings.

I’m calorie counting and using MyFitnessPal. I was walking loads but with my kids being on school holidays and weather being great (very sunny, uncommon in highlands of Scotland) I’ve not been able to get out walking as much. My Gran who basically raised me and is the only member of my family (who isn’t my husband or kids) that loves or even likes me, has been given weeks to live. Devastated isn’t a strong enough word. I really can’t cope with discussing her anymore and hope you guys can give advice without even mentioning her or this part of my problem. Can we just say the ‘grief thing’ or something like that if you feel that it’s really needed.

So, yeah.... since 17th of June this year I’ve lost two stone and I’ve got about another four to lose. It’s really important to me to get healthy and in the last week I’ve been drinking alcohol and then drunk munching anything in the fridge but logging it all on MyFitnessPal. I’m hovering about the maximum consumed calories for weight loss, rarely going over. But might have eaten more when drunk.

I’m making very bad choices and I can’t stop. Alcohol is really bad for my dieting because I have no self control. I’m hoping you guys have some coping mechanisms that might help me.

I’m not drinking around my kids and if I was keeping them home all of the time I wouldn’t drink. I don’t want to ruin their holidays and stop them from sleepovers at their friends or cousins houses. They’re only 6 & 8 and don’t yet understand about death or grief and I want to spare them as much as I can. So, any coping strategies that you guys have which might suit my situation would be greatly received!

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Do I have to worry about losing muscle?

I (F19) am slightly overweight and want to lose up to 22 lbs. I have failed 1000s of times because I'm very impatient, so now I want to try to lose weight at a faster pace. I was thinking about eating around 1100-1300 calories a day for a month or so in order to lose about about 3 kg. However, I want to lose fat and not muscle. I guess that losing no muscle at all is inevitable, but I want the majority of the loss to consist of fat. Do I have to worry about losing too much muscle mass if I'm someone who don't have a lot of muscle to begin with (I don't workout and haven't for a long time)? Could a 1100-1300 diet for a month be a good idea to kickstart my weight loss or will it just kill my muscles?

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11 Easy Eggplant Recipes for Your Summer Menu

Eggplant seems to get “pigeonholed” into just a couple of recipes: Eggplant Parmesan and ratatouille, the classic French vegetable stew. But this cousin to tomatoes and peppers is a versatile ingredient that can play a starring or supporting role in a wide range of healthy dishes.

The most familiar type of eggplant is large, bulb-shaped and deep purple, but you may find long, thin varieties and small round ones. They may be bright green or white or lighter purple, sometimes with white streaks. Whichever kind you buy, bear in mind that smaller eggplant are more tender, sweeter and less seedy than larger ones.

6 Summer Slim-Down Foods That Help You Lose Weight

We’ve gathered 11 simple ideas for enjoying eggplant in summer, when it’s at the peak of freshness. It’s a non-starchy vegetable, so you can eat as much of it as you want while staying on track with your Nutrisystem weight loss plan. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a cup of cubed eggplant has just 20 calories, but provides you with 2.5 grams of fiber and a significant amount of potassium. Eggplant is especially rich in flavonoids, specifically anthocyanins, compounds in vegetables that help protect your health.

Ready to start taking advantage of all that eggplant has to offer? You’ll love these quick and easy eggplant recipes during these hot summer days.

1. Thai Eggplant Pizza >

These personal pizzas start with a base of thick eggplant slices cooked to firmness. They’re topped with layers of chopped chicken, real mozzarella cheese and vegetable slices, and flavored with a fast-and-easy spicy peanut sauce.

Count As: 1 PowerFuel and 1 Extra

2. Roasted Garlic Eggplant Pizza >

Two kinds of cheese and four cloves of garlic atop eggplant rounds make this quick dish deliciously gooey. One serving includes two of these tasty pizzas and just 104 calories total.

Count As: 1 PowerFuel

3. Air Fried Eggplant Poppers >

Whether it’s party time or you’re just hungry for a healthy snack, you’ll enjoy these tasty little bites. The air fryer makes them crispy on the outside, warm and tender inside, and free of excess grease all around.

Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 SmartCarb and 1 Vegetable

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4. Eggplant Margherita Pizza >

Filled with the flavors of a classic Margherita Pizza, this Eggplant Margherita Pizza lessens the carb-load and slims down the waistline.

Count As: 1 PowerFuel and Vegetable

5. Ricotta Pesto Eggplant Pizza >

Sweet and savory flavors complement each other atop the base of thick eggplant slices on these delectable personal pizzas. Figs and creamy ricotta cheese blend deliciously with the zesty pesto to light up all of your taste buds in every bite.

Count as: ½ PowerFuel, 1 Vegetable and 3 Extras

6. Sausage and Pepper Eggplant Pizza >

If you love a meaty topping on your pizza, fire up your oven for this hearty flex meal. Chicken sausage is high in flavor and satisfaction, but low in calories, so you can enjoy two of these filling pies in one serving.

Count As: 2 PowerFuels and 1/2 Vegetable

3 Summer Soups You’ll Crave

7. Roasted Red Pepper Eggplant Pizza >

This variation on eggplant-based pizza features the Middle Eastern flavors of feta cheese and hummus, plus the sweet, fire-kissed taste of roasted red peppers. Better yet, these pizzas are ready to eat in just 40 minutes from start to first bite.

Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 SmartCarb and 1 Extra

8. 3-Ingredient Eggplant Fries >

Yes, you can enjoy fries while staying on track to your weight-loss goal with this super simple recipe. All you do is slice up the eggplant into “fry-shaped” strips, add a little seasoning, and bake until crisp. Finger-licking encouraged!

Count as: 1 Vegetable

9. 5-Ingredient Eggplant Parmesan >

We took the most popular eggplant dish and gave it a healthy makeover, reducing the calories while amping up the flavor. You still get the real mozzarella cheese and tasty marinara sauce you love, but none of the excess fats and simple carbohydrates that weigh you down.

Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 Vegetable and 1 Extra

Summer Bounty: 4 Delicious Eggplant Recipes

10. Easy Eggplant Bruschetta >

Three easy steps are all it takes to make this fresh appetizer you can enjoy yourself or share with family and friends. Instead of bread, the tomato-and-feta cheese topping rests atop thick slices of hearty eggplant.

Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 Vegetable and 1 Extra

11. Balsamic Eggplant Chips >

With a handy food dehydrator you can turn nutritious eggplant slices into crispy chips that make a satisfying snack. We added balsamic vinegar for a touch of sweetness without excess sugar.

Count As: 1 Vegetable and 1 Extra

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