Monday, October 7, 2019

Rookie question.

After starting and dropping and starting again and dropping again going to the gym I finally got the motivation to really go, with no excuses, trying to take control of what I eat and weighting myself every morning. Been 2 weeks straight, lost almost 3 kilos each week, I was so satisfied. I weighted myself last Friday morning, all good. I cheated a bit with some cake and fried chips. I weight myself on Saturday, a bit of weight loss, but not too much of a trouble. I indulge myself a bit in my meal, having another piece of cake as desert. Then I weight myself this Sunday morning and I had gained three goddamn kilos. I know cheating isn't good, and it surely it isn't gonna help me, but I thought that after five out of seven days of a low carb high protein diet with a 90 min gym routine the yoyo effect wouldn't be that bad. Is it normal? Maybe it's because of water? I've been drinking water lately way more than usually. Muscle gain? But so fast over the course of less than 48 hours? I know I shouldn't get too cocky over weight control since its something that fluctuates, but it's kinda demoralizing to see all your week's effort in the ground because of this.

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From 275lbs down to 205lbs within 18 months.

First of all I just wanted to say thank you to everyone and this subreddit for helping improve my life.

Hi im Zackary, back in high school i use to play lacrosse and was fairly active. Got pretty sick and had to stay home a lot leading to me gaining a lot of weight. Outta high school i went to college only taking a class or two. I didnt take anything serious for the first 3-4 semesters and focused more on gaming rather than my education. Around March of 2018 i realized that my life was kinda going downhill. Walking up a flight of stairs was hard and took my breathe away. Everything was becoming harder for me and it felt like i was being a burden. I would eat fast food two or three times a week, go game for 30-40+ hours, only work about 15-20 hours, and take only a class or 2 at my college. I didnt really speak to anyone just a couple of friends over the internet and just wanted to be alone. i knew i wanted to change but didnt really know how. I would watch weight loss vids and read about the benefits of weight loss but nothing made me want to change. I then joined this subreddit and started watching Dr.Mike's health videos and realized that i needed to lose weight.

In march of 2018 (at 280lbs) I got a gym membership and started out by doing 20-30 minutes 3-4 times a week on a treadmill (walking or a slow jog) Every time I hopped onto the treadmill i would also run a mile as fast as i could and then record everything onto my phone. The first mile i ran was 17:30. Within the first month i was down to a 12:10 mile and was starting to see improvement on my overall happiness, attitude, and personality. I then started to do more long distance cardio and more weight lifting for the next 6 months. January of 2019 finally comes around, im about 250lbs at this point and i try for a mile time and hit a 9:45 mile. I was excited that i was able to run mile below 10 minutes and knew that i could continue and become a better me.

May of 2019 comes around, im about 235lbs and im getting mile times around 8:30. I started really focusing on weight loss while still making sure that im healthy. I start eating a little less and making more lean meals while being more active in the community by going on runs outside and around my city. In late May I tried for a mile time and ended up hurting my ankle and wasnt able to do any major cardio (even biking hurt). I then started focusing on weight training and my flexibility. September then comes around, im about 205-208lbs, my ankle basically healed and i started up my cardio again. Noticed some set backs with mile times but was determined to keep improving. October hits and i tried for the best mile i could get and ended under 8 minutes (7:55)!!!

I have now completely changed my life around, i use to sit at home, play games and didnt talk to anyone. Im now more confident and willing to put myself out there in the real world. I'm now working full time, going to school full time, going on dates, taking boxing classes, and have interviews for a job at a local hospital.

One of the major things that helped me make the change was that i told myself that 1 year goes by fast. I then started to go to the gym and now im here. 70lbs lighter and in a happier and healthier mood. Thanks again to everyone who posts and reads on this subreddit and thanks for helping me become the best me possible!!!

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Sunday, October 6, 2019

Is it time for me to visit the doctor? (no weight loss 3+ months)

I am 6 ft 1 in tall. I lost nearly 70 pounds since March, my diet started at 2000 and gradually moved to 1500 calories a day. I been drinking a gallon of water every single day, I been walking my dog twice a day for about hour and a half total time. I did not do any workouts until 3ish months ago (home body-weight workouts + dumbbells), I started 16/8 IF and now do 20/4 22/2 and sometimes OMAD when opportunity rises.

I noticed my weight staying same about 3 months ago, I would be 216 then 218 the next week then back to 216, some weeks 215 then back to 218. I told myself it must have been my workouts building muscle so I didn't pay any attention to it. After a month I figured I would be down to 210, but I was still hovering at 216-218.

Second month happened. I started to panic and looked online for reasons on why I stopped losing weight. The main thing I figured was metabolic adaptation (I was on a diet for 6ish months) and decided to try and "fix" my metabolism by increasing my calorie intake to maintenance. I started adding 50 calories a day then 100 and after 2 weeks I was eating at my maintenance. I was off my diet for about 4-5 weeks, ended at 222 pounds which I believed to be water weight from the extra carbs / sodium I was taking. After a week of going back to diet I went back to 218 then 216. I been doing exactly the same things since I lost the initial weight, however, I decided to increase my walking / pacing as I figured maybe my body adapted to the usual walks I had with my dog... Now I do 15000-20000 steps daily walking for about 120-140+ minutes a day... and I am not losing weight.

are my hormones messed up? I just cannot figure this out and if someone has had something similar happened to them please let me know. Thank you

edit: Usually I eat 75-120 protein a day depending if I am working out or not, carbs usually 120-140 mostly coming from my break fast (oats, chia, fruits, etc), 60-80g fats (avocado + nuts + meats / salmon etc) and around 40-50g sugars (honey, fruits, veggies, etc).

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The best 4 ways to burn fat quickly Tested

Whether you’re looking to improve your overall health or simply slim down for summer, burning off excess fat can be quite challenging.In addition to diet and exercise, numerous other factors can influence weight and fat loss.Luckily, there are plenty of simple steps you can take to increase fat burning, quickly and easily.

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1. Start Strength Training

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Most commonly, strength training involves lifting weights to gain muscle over time.

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In one study, strength training reduced visceral fat in 78 people with metabolic syndrome. Visceral fat is a type of dangerous fat that surrounds the organs in the belly

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According to one review, 10 weeks of resistance training could help increase calories burned at rest by 7% and may reduce fat weight by 4 pounds (1.8 kg)

Doing body-weight exercises, lifting weights or using gym equipment are a few easy ways to get started with strength training.

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Some examples of protein-rich foods include meat, seafood, eggs, legumes and dairy products.

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3. Squeeze in More Sleep

Going to bed a bit earlier or setting your alarm clock a little later can help boost fat burning and prevent weight gain.

Several studies have found an association between getting enough sleep and weight loss.

One study of 68,183 women showed that those who slept five or fewer hours per night over a period of 16 years were more likely to gain weight than those who slept for longer than seven hours per night

Another study showed that better sleep quality and getting at least seven hours of sleep per night increased the likelihood of successful weight loss by 33% in 245 women enrolled in a six-month weight loss program

Other research shows that a lack of sleep may contribute to alterations in hunger hormones, increased appetite and a higher risk of obesity

Although everyone needs a different amount of sleep, most studies have found that getting at least seven hours of sleep per night is associated with the most benefits when it comes to body weight.

Stick to a regular sleep schedule, limit your intake of caffeine and minimize your use of electronic devices before bed to help support a healthy sleep cycle.

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Down 100lbs

Just wanted to thank this sub for the constant inspiration and helpful knowledge.

When I got married three years ago, I was around 320lbs. I had tried to lose weight a couple times since then, but went cold turkey on things like eating out and sodas (which wasn’t sustainable) and tried to work out 3x a week (which I hated).

I started to try and lose weight again this February. Eating better, and getting back to the gym 3x a week again. I lost weight gradually, but it was nothing very different from what I had done before.

Since finding this sub and learning more about CICO in May, I’ve been using MyFitnessPal and HappyScale to track my calories and my weight loss, and with the simple and tangible knowledge of calorie counting, I have been able to make it all the way down to 220lbs! It’s not even difficult work anymore, it’s just the way I live, and I love that.

In May, I had also switched from 3x workouts a week to 6x, which I still hated, but knew would be beneficial. A buddy of mine had been inviting me to come try out CrossFit for awhile, and the box that he went to had a free trial week in late July, so I gave it a shot. I haven’t looked back since then! It’s incredible how much better it is than just going to the gym, and I really look forward to going, which is something I’d have never thought was possible before!

I’ve still got another 40lbs to lose, but I feel completely equipped to do so, and I owe that to this sub. Thank you so much!

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I don't think I trust my stomach anymore.

25F SW 100 KG CW 75 KG GW 60 KG

Hi Reddit. Longtime lurker first time poster on this sub though I've been here for 3 years now.

At the beginning of 2019 I hit my personal rock bottom (in terms of weight) when I tipped the scales at 100 kg. (I also learned I was prediabetic which was pretty scary.)

I decided then and there I had to do something about my weight and my health.

I cleaned up my diet and hit the gym. HARD. I downloaded MFP and logged every calorie that went into my mouth, hit the gym 6 times a week (very proud to say that I haven't missed a scheduled workout at all this year, rain, pain or shine) and ate my bodyweight in vegetables.

I've since lost 25 kgs and am 15 kgs away from my goal :).

My problem was a common one, I had an overeating problem, a wicked sweet tooth and my standard response to stress is chocolate. (And I have stress by the bucketload, law school, full time job and soon to be a homeowner).

As a result I stuck to the calorie guide/ TDEE very strictly, I still ate sweets but within my daily calorie limit. I eat 1700-1800 calories a day but I net 1200 after exercise. (1.5 hour workout everyday except Sunday. Alternating cardio and weights, I'm on Strong lifts 5x5 at the moment.)

I haven't hit a plateau yet but my weight loss has slowed down (which is to be expected as I inch closer to my goal weight).

The problem is I am EXHAUSTED every single day. I've had blood tests to identify deficiencies particularly iron, but they all came back normal. I make sure I eat 80 grams of protein everyday. I eat my fruits, vegetables and calcium and follow the advice of both my nutritionist and personal trainer.

In short I feel like I'm doing everything right but I still feel so hungry and tired everyday.

I'm starting to suspect I'm not eating enough but I'm absolutely terrified of eating more calories. I feel like I've gone through so much to achieve this weight loss that I can't do anything to jeopardise it. Can I continue eating like this or do I have to eat more calories? If yes, how can I get over my irrational fear of eating more food.?

I don't trust my own sense of hunger/satiety anymore because that's what lead me to be so overweight in the first place. Numbers and scales seem so much more objective than my own subjective feelings/perceptions. Not sure how to proceed.

Thanks for reading if you made it this far. Apologies in advance for wall of text and formatting, I'm on mobile.

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My body amazes me

Within the last year I’ve lost around 50-60lbs and it’s been a huge transformation for me. It’s definitely been hard to adjust to being at a healthy weight, and all deal with the comments/ general attention that surround weight loss. Whenever I happen to mention that I’ve lost a lot of weight people are always so shocked, and in disbelief if I show them, or they happen to see an older picture of me. Which always surprises me. I lost my weight through keto, low calories and a lot of exercise. It took me about 7 months to reach my goal weight and I’ve maintained my weight very well ever since. I did relax my dieting and exercise for a bit once I hit my goal, but my weight never fluctuated much. It’s just kind of amazing how our bodies retrain themselves as we lose weight. As I think back, even though I was cheating myself on the dieting I want to have, I was never eating as much or in the same way I did before I lost the weight. I always used to believe one mistake or one cheat item or meal, would ruin my weight loss, and I’d be fat again. Now as I continue to actively choose a healthier lifestyle, it’s comforting to know that in the long run 1/2 days off the diet will not kill you. You just have to know what your priorities are, and what you want for yourself. I’m not encouraging cheating or saying you should, but for someone who struggled for a long time before it clicked, it’s comforting to have that reassurance. There are days where I still can’t believe that it’s me in the mirror, or that I can try on clothes in a dressing room and not burst into tears, and often need to go back out for a smaller size. I’m so happy and healthy now, and it’s the best feeling. If you’re struggling, I promise your day will come, and you can do this!

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