NSV: I logged my intake in MyFitnessPal for 365 days!

I just hit the milestone of logging my daily calories in MyFitnessPal for a solid year! I attribute my consistent counting and recording my calories as the “secret” to my 116lb weight loss. I’m just so proud of myself for staying dedicated to tracking my intake because I usually suck at staying dedicated to anything.

Over the past year I’ve had many people ask me how I lost so much weight. Those people always seem really disappointed when I tell them that I counted my calories and did my best to make good food choices. However, consistency and patience are what made the loss possible. Every day I tried my best to follow my plan so I could eventually reach my goal.I kept my calories between 1200-1500 calories a day since I’m a lady with a desk job. I tried to take longer and more frequent walks with my dog. I also took some regular barre classes along the way. All in all I’ve been on this journey for 17 months.

As for logging, it gets easier over time. I’ve slowly imported all my favorite recipes into MFP. This allows me to easily track the meals I eat most often. I’ve also become an expert barcode scanner. At first logging everything felt like a chore but it gets easier every day. Tracking everything also kept me honest about what I was eating. I realized that not logging everything was only cheating my goal because my body was counting every calorie so that should be reflected in my food log. My other tip is using containers in small portion sizes. Being able to eat a whole container of something just feels more satisfying than only having half a bowl. One and two cup Pyrex containers have been my best friend.

I don’t plan on slacking on my logging anytime soon. I don’t feel like I’m done losing weight. Once I finally hit my goal I plan to log for as long as it takes me to get into the groove of maintenance.

The most gratifying screenshot of my life and the result of my dedication to calorie counting

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[article] Speed up weight loss with Chia and Lemon cocktail

I just stumbled on this article on Pinterest, about a drink/cocktail that you can add to your morning routine and lose 40 lb in one month. There is a paragraph that addresses the importance of watching what we eat, and exercise, but the bold claim in weight loss got me thinking..I know that my mother, who is a doctor, drinks warm/mild water with lemon every morning, but can the addition of chia really make a difference? Though I'd ask here: Has anyone anyone has tried this and has something to share about the experience / results?

Article TL;DR:

- ingredients: Chia, Lemon, Honey, Water

- drink cocktail in the morning

- promotes weight loss, cleanses body, prevents fat development

- it is important to adjust eating habits and exercise for better results

here is the link of the full article: https://happinessingredient.com/lose-40-pounds-in-1-month-with-this-weight-loss-drink/

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Tantrum Tuesday - The Day to Rant!

I Rant, Therefore I Am

Well bla-de-da-da! What's making your blood boil? What's under your skin? What's making you see red? What's up in your craw? Let's hear your weight loss related rants!
The rant post is a /u/bladedada production.

Please consider saving your next rant for this weekly thread every Tuesday.

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I'm retaking control

17F SW: 170 CW: 155 GW: Healthy, feeling strong.

I can feel that I'm close to my goal weight. I feel better, stronger, more attractive, and less self conscious. I love the person I'm turning into through weight loss. I love looking at the mirror and being proud instead of thinking 'I could lose 20 lbs.'

That being said, I'm not there yet. I started acting like I was there, I starting acting like I could just maintain. Even that got a little out of hand. I was fluctuating around 153 about a month ago, now I'm closer to 155.

School is starting again, and I know that I need to get calorie counting back into my normal daily routine when I create my routine for school. I know that it has to become the default option for me like it was two months ago. I know that the only way to do this is to get back on the horse.

I've known this for awhile. I've tried to get back on my journey for a few weeks. Every time, I come up with some excuse and fail. Every time I continue to eat at maintenance or above when I should go back to 1600 + fruits and vegetables.

The farther I get from the last time I religiously counted calories, the harder it gets to get back on that horse. I could quit, I could say it's too hard and I'm done. I know that's not what the person who started this weight loss journey would have done, she put herself on this journey for a reason. She did it for who I am today, so I'll do my part for who I'll be tomorrow.

Today is a day to quit, or today is a day to start. I don't know what you guys will choose, but I choose the latter.

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I. Am. So. Cold.

Okay, I've done it. I lost the weight (though I've shifted my goal weight down another ten pounds and am taking that very slowly). So many positives to report - increased energy, my body feels so light and agile, I got to shop for a whole new wardrobe....But there has been one major (MAJOR) downside.

I am always SO cold. I know it's not uncommon for those who lose a lot of weight to be colder than the average, but this is unbelievable. The high was 69 today and it might as well have been dead of winter, given how I felt. My hands were numb all day, my toes freezing in my boots and socks, and despite my silk sweater and thermals under my pants, I could not stop shivering. I have NO IDEA how I'm going to survive winter. Is it time to shell out for cashmere everything? Do I need to invest in a space heater or twenty? Does anyone have any advice? Just want to commiserate? I know that it's so silly and I'm so thankful for everything else my weight loss has brought me, but I'm just so damn cold and it's still August!

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Normal to see worse after weight loss?

So. I am always hearing about how great people feel after losing weight. I’ve recently lost over 40lbs and I actually often times feel worse than I used too. Less energy, more tired, and overall not as energetic as before.

Let me give you some context.

My starting weight was 260lbs at 6 ‘2. I was fat, but I was the “strong and athletic” fat guy. Meaning I could run, hike, climb, and pretty much anything else at my weight. I never had a feeling that my weight slowed me down in anyway, and I always got the compliment of “its amazing how much energy you have and how nimble you are considering your size”.

Both of my teenage brother in laws are in weight training and football. They always made fun of me for being fat until one day I challenged them to a feats of strength contest.

I could lift more than them, do way more body weight exercises, hold a plank over twice as long as they could, and beat both of them in a 400 meter sprint. Never got made fun of again. These are teenagers who are doing daily practice for football.

Not saying all this to brag, just setting the scene. I was very physically capable, and never had any bad side effects of being fat other than not fitting into my clothes. But my knees never hurt, feet never hurt, all my numbers came back pretty much perfect from the doctor. Prior to getting fat I was a full time athlete, like 10 hours a day of training, every day. Weights, sprinting, and being a sponsored skateboarder. When I was 260 lbs I felt great, only a bit of embarrassment for being the fat guy.

I started my weight loss journey about 2 months ago, and while I have lost over 40 lbs I am always feeling sluggish and tired. I am Ofcourse eating at a deficit, but usually hit around 1800 calories on a keto diet, with a focus on higher protein over fat. My TDEE is around 2200 so I am not that far into a deficit so I don’t feel like I am starving myself. I just feel so low energy, tired, and having a hard time focusing on anything.

Has anyone experienced this? Does it just take more time?

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I need an active hobby - recommendations welcomed!

I'm starting a weight loss journey and my most dreaded part is the gym. I would love to start classes or a hobby that is active that can help me get moving without feeling lost and self conscious like I do at the gym.

I'm overweight / technically obese at 220lbs (5'-7" tall), for reference. Would love suggestions that don't involve a tremendous amount of running since I have some joint issues (which will hopefully only get better after losing some weight! ). Also for reference, I live in San Francisco so I have access to a lot of different classes/gyms/clubs/etc. All recommendations welcomed!

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