Two small annoyances since losing weight (and by annoyances I mean wow it feels good to say)

First of all, to anybody doubting themselves this morning, you can do it! Take a deep breath and remember to love yourself along the way.

At 16 I weighed 250 pounds and wore XL/XXL, usually in pants was between a 38-40inch waist. At 20 years old (now), I weigh 155 pounds and wear medium shirts/shorts and 31 inch waist pants. I'm still getting used to being this thin; however, I've noticed two small (funny) things. Originally, I am from Venice, CA but relocated to Seattle, WA after high school to pursue my RN/BSN degree. After being back in Venice for the summer, I am now back in Seattle where fall is in full swing (37F when I woke up today!!) and goddamn I cannot tolerate the cold like I used to. That's just one small annoyance, the other being that I love to shop clearance at any store. Who doesn't love getting perfectly good items for a great price?? Now when shopping clearance, I cannot find anything that fits; usually I am only able to find XL/XXLs or XS. It feels good to see that, knowing that for once I feel a "normal" size. It is annoying though lmao.

Sorry this post is so jumbled, I am currently frazzled from studying for an OB exam tomorrow, but then it's the weekend so woohoo! This post is to remind anyone on their weight loss journey to count the small victories; they add up and sometimes just giving a few minutes to recognize them will totally improve your day.

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UPDATE (again): Lost 58kg in 10 months (lost 82kgs now :) )

Previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/ca5xxq/update_lost_58kg_in_10_months/

So today`s the day :) It's the day that I'll think about for a long time from now on. Today is the day in which I finally dropped under 100 kg's, more specifically I'm at 97 kg. I've talked about my past in previous posts, but to sum it up:

I started my weight loss journey when I was sitting at 180kg, changed my diet, reached my primary goal (to be at around 95kg) and from now on I can say I am a new man.

I'm not afraid of sitting on chairs thinking that they might break underneath me, I don't have to buy super oversized clothes in which 3 normal people could fit in and other things that I was going through when I was morbidly obese. I don't really know what else I can say other than keep going and keep on fighting for your goal because IT'S ALL GOING TO WORTH THE EFFORT!

I will link 2 pictures, one from 1 and a half year ago, right before I started my new lifestyle, and a picture I took today :D

HMU if you want to talk about something, anything really :)

https://imgur.com/a/qbgxAhi

https://imgur.com/a/Z82Gaah

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NSV: No more seatbelt extender for me!

Over the last few years, I have had to take several flights (including several rather long international flights) and I always had to book two seats and ask for a seatbelt extender to buckle up on the plane. This, coupled with the fact that I am 193cm tall (6'4" in imperial) means that I have limited extra legroom seating options, because you can't sit in the exit row if you need a seatbelt extender.

I have lost quite a bit of weight in the last few months and yesterday I took my first flight since seriously starting on my weight loss journey.

I also recently got a new office chair with adjustable arms, and by cranking them as far inwards as was comfortable and measuring the width I knew that I would be able to fit into a single plane seat. I was, however, still concerned about buckling the seatbelt. I followed my usual procedure of discreetly informing a passing flight attendant as I arrived at my seat that I would need an extender. She grabbed one and handed it to me and I hooked it up and sat down.

I noticed that I could tighten it up a lot more than I used to be able to, so I experimentally uncoupled it, extended the normal belt and tried clicking it together...

It fit! It wasn't even a struggle! This lead me to loading up the airline's site on my phone while waiting for takeoff and re-booking my return flight to an exit row, meaning I can stretch out and enjoy my journey home!

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5'6" male 1 year journey with progress pics

Hello /r/loseit. 1 year long lurker, first time posting. You have all helped me with my weight loss journey. Here it is.

Last May or so I went to the doctor and was 200 lbs. I didn't think much of it, but got into cooking at home more, and noticed that my weight dropped to around 190 lbs. My wife was trying to lose weight by restricting calories: eat only 1 oreo cookie, or "if I do enough jogging I'll eat this cookie", counting out various candies and so on.

So in September I decided to try and help her by cooking more since I noticed that I had lost that weight just by cooking. We started eating all of our meals at home. No dietary restrictions, just eating at home. I counted calories for a week but it took to long, and I thought that it wasn't a healthy habit to get into, as my wife would be very anal about getting exact calorie counts of things. It seemed a little obsessive. When I would cook at home, therefore, I would put extra sour cream or sugar or milk or whatever into the dishes I was making so it would be impossible to count calories. She got over it in a few weeks and off we were on our real weight loss journey.

For the last year we've been eating like this, and I've gone from 200 lbs down to a low of 132 a few weeks ago but am now 136. My wife went from something like 160 or 170 now to 115.

A major milestone for me was starting to exercise, which I began in early June of this year. After reading a lot about exercise and how to maximize gains and about cutting and bulking and all of that, I decided to ignore it all and just start moving more. I started doing the "one punch man" workout of 100 push ups, 100 sit ups, and 100 crunches per day. I've never seen any results from exercising in the past, so I figured I would just do this set, every day, no matter how long it took, and see if I saw any improvements. At first it took probably 2 to 2 and a half hours to get through, but within the month I was doing it in under an hour.

After a month or a month and a half I got a pull up bar and started using that. I also got a bike and bike to work and back almost every day (around 40 minutes total of biking). Then I built some parallel bars in our back yard. My exercise has started to be "swing around on shit", and it seems to be working. Whenever I go into the back yard I do some dips or pull ups or whatever strikes my fancy. I don't have any regiment at all. The only restriction I gave myself was "body weight exercises only", for two reasons: I figure body weight exercises won't ever bulk me up too big, and weight sets are expensive anyway.

My exercise milestone was hit a few weeks ago when I did 40 push ups in one set in under a minute. I had been working towards this because I read that a male being able to do 40 push ups in a set was a better indicator of good heart health than running or cardio. My next milestone is to walk around on my hands.

Now I've gotten my wife to start exercising with me. We're playing tennis together. I'm happy to get more aerobic exercise, and now I just need to get my wife into strength, and we'll be fairly well rounded out.

Pics are here https://imgur.com/a/FuV7Rhu

Couple of notes about those: You will notice I also haven't gotten a hair cut for this whole period as well. I've been meaning to. And you will notice that my boxers are the same in each photo. It's not intentional, and also I don't only own one pair of boxers. Every time the mood strikes me to take a progress picture I seem to be wearing them /shrug

Ask any questions you may have. I hope others can do well in their weight loss journeys, and I hope that my sort of lazy way of doing this will help others who feel overwhelmed by all the information out there. What I have done here amounts essentially to eating food cooked at home and doing push ups and swinging around on bars for a total of maybe 10 minutes per day, but usually much shorter than that even. I have no real strategy, just goals

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Love Chicken Nuggets? 5 Recipes You Need to Try Right Now

Not that there’s anything wrong with a nice and simple grilled chicken breast: It’s packed with lean protein to help build muscle; you’ll feel fuller, longer when you eat it; and on Nutrisystem, it’s a great PowerFuel choice. But. If you’ve had enough nice and simple pieces of grilled chicken to last you (give or take), a lifetime, we’ve got some exciting chicken nugget recipes to shake up your chicken habit.

Here are our five favorite chicken nugget recipes that are as delicious and guilt-free as it gets:

1. Boneless Honey BBQ Chicken Bites >

When it comes to chicken nugget recipes, this one takes the cake. The sauce you make yourself, and it’s got a whole lot of goodness in it: Honey, obviously, but also molasses, tomato sauce and paste, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika and other spices combine for a perfectly sweet and tangy flavor. Smother your baked nuggets in the smooth sauce and dig right in—guilt-free. Each savory serving is only 134 calories; log it as one PowerFuel and one Extra on your NuMi App.

2. Boneless Sweet & Spicy Thai Chicken Bites >

Enjoy flavors of the Far East with these Asian-inspired bites. The chicken is baked crisp in a seasoned coating, and the sauce—made with chili garlic, lime, rice vinegar, and honey—bring in the traditional tastes. Sprinkle some sesame seeds to finish off dish and enjoy a little sweet and a little spice in every delicious bite.

3. Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites >

They may be small in size, but they’re feisty in flavor. Cayenne powder in the breadcrumbs and a coating of hot sauce kicks up the heat; but at 103 calories per serving, they won’t pack on the pounds. These buffalo bites make a great app when you’re hosting game night, or having friends over to watch weekend football.

4. 5-Star Skinny Chicken Nuggets >

Nope, they’re not breaded. Not fried, either. As much as they look like the stuff you get from the drive-thru, the chicken bites are baked into a much healthier—and much tastier—version of fast-food nuggets. And they don’t take a lot of effort: Cut chicken breast into chunks; roll the pieces in a mixture of garlic powder, paprika, a little cayenne and a little black pepper; and bake to a golden crisp. They’re perfect for sharing—but after one taste, you may not want to!

5. Sweet Potato Chicken Bites >

An unconventional take on traditional chicken nugget recipes, these Sweet Potato Chicken Nuggets feature a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that are only enhanced by the homemade Honey Mustard Sauce that takes mere minutes to make. Count this delicious dish as one SmartCarb and one PowerFuel in your NuMi log.

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Sweet! 14 Awesome Ways to Eat Sweet Potatoes This Season

Sweet potatoes have graduated from a sweet, starchy side dish to the star of the show, and for good reason. Not only are these versatile root veggies a great source of vitamins A and C and fiber, they’re cheap, plentiful and delicious, too. Did we mention they’re fat-free and easy to prep? With so much goodness to go around, it’s easy to see why sweet potatoes are so popular. So whether you’re looking for a pop of color for a Pinterest-perfect meal or you want to whip up a fall foodie creation, the sweet potato has everything you need.

Looking for even more reasons to be sweet on sweet potatoes? This article’s got even more information on everyone’s favorite spud!

Ready to dig in? Try any one of these tasty recipes the next time your in the mood for a dish with a sweet potato twist!

1. SWEET POTATO CAULIFLOWER SOUP >

2. SWEET POTATO CURLY FRIES >

 

3. BLUEBERRY NUT SWEET POTATO TOAST >

4. MEXICAN SWEET POTATO TOAST >

 

5. SWEET POTATO PIE ICE CREAM >

 

6. SKINNY MASHED SWEET POTATOES >

7. SWEET POTATO NOODLE BOWL WITH CREAMY ALMOND BUTTER SAUCE >

 

8. SWEET POTATO & CORN VEGGIE BURGERS >

9. EASY SWEET POTATO FRIES >

10. LOADED MEXICAN BAKED SWEET POTATO >

11. 3-INGREDIENT SWEET POTATO MUFFINS >

12. SWEET POTATO CHIPS >

13. SWEET POTATO BURGER BUNS >

14. SWEET POTATO PANCAKES >

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A single photo may change everything

About a year ago (at the end of october 2018) I was on vacation with my parents. I just graduated college and we had rented a villa with a jacuzzi. There is a photo of me laying in that jacuzzi where I am absolutely not proud of. The moment I saw that photo I decided that at the end of that vacation I would lose weight. But this time, really go for it. I made a bet with a friend of mine whom could lose the most weight before New Years Eve (but we did it safe, no undereating!) and the winner would get 30 euros from the other person. Sadly I lost but I was down 12 kgs (26 lbs), from 104 kg (229 lbs) to 92 kg (202 lbs) and felt better than ever. Gradually over 2019 the weight kept coming back and I did try once more in April but that was not much of a succes.

Now I decided to go at it again with the same friend, starting at the second day of September this year. My friend didn't really commit but I kept on going, and once again after 6,5 weeks and 7 kgs (15 lbs) lighter I feel so much better about my own body. Still I am not done, and will continue for another 3 weeks at least. If all goes to plan I shouldn't be overweight anymore for the first time in 6+ years in about 3 weeks.

This time I really focused on CICO, where before I just ate less and worked out more. Not drinking alcohol has always been the thing that destroys my progress, and I really miss getting drunk (well actually, this weekend I am going to an Oktoberfest party, and I will drink a lot of beer... But this has to be done for my own sanity). At this moment I don't find it hard per se, but I am more annoyed by not eating everything that is handed to me, or cutting out on whatever my friends are eating or drinking. In the end I know I will not eat/drink what isn't in my diet plan, I just have to get towards the end of the day. Everyday I am satisfied, and the scale keeps going down.

I don't know why I wanted to share this with you guys, but you all have been extremely motivating for me during my weight loss journey. I am not there yet, but I am certain I will get there. Thank you all! It's crazy to think that last year I weighed almost 14 kg more than now.

Current stats;

Male, 187 centimeter, 90.1 kg (198 lbs)

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