It's going to get better - a LOT better

M29 - lost 8lb since my last post, two weeks ago (299 then vs 291 now, started 3 months ago at 341).

However, a lot of stuff happened in the meantime. I went to a conference where I met more than 20 former colleagues, I partied with them (hadn't seen them in years), got some really nasty stuff happening at work and had three trips over the span of two weeks (in fact, I'm leaving for the airport again in less than 2 hours). All of that threw me off game: I booked 2 4-start hotels and one 5-star one but only the 5-star one had a decent gym. I was also very realistic: I haven't seen some of the people in over 6 years, of course I had a nice dinner with them and drinks! And yet, I'm happy to say that the weight loss has continued.

Today was particularly bad: last night was quite cold in Amsterdam (where I live) and so was in the morning. My bed was so warm and comfy and, if I'm honest, I had to "throw" myself out of it, onto the cold floor, to prepare for the gym. I did it and it was f*cking awful: it was cold and miserable and not even coffee tasted the same. Want to know why I still did it? Because things have been getting better ever since I started losing weight.

Even at 291lb I'm getting checked out by random girls at least once a day.

My clothes no longer fit me. Instead, the nice clothes that I bought without trying them on and then was too ashamed to return them because they were too small now start to fit. And I don't need to remind you that "normal people clothes" are much more fashionable than "plus sized clothes".

I'm getting a lot more energetic and got a huge boost in stamina, even though I'm constantly in a caloric deficit. I can climb stairs effortlessly, I can lug around my luggage for miles on end without breaking a sweat.

When I'm fasting I feel fantastic, from a mental perspective: I get so much clarity and I can concentrate so much easier. I have decided that I will permanently incorporate fasting into my lifestyle and use it not just to regulate my body but also when I know big decisions are coming up.

In a post about 6 weeks ago I mentioned that I'm focusing my efforts on building muscle. That's starting to show: I actually enjoy watching myself in the mirror after post-workout shower, when my muscles are still pretty swollen. They're not completely covered in fat anymore and I'm seeing a much more masculine shape.

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And so, I went to the gym this morning. I took my pre-workout to seal the deal (if you don't already know, a strong pre-workout will make your skin itch all over unless you start exercising within 15-20 minutes of taking it) and started my back+triceps routine. The first set was absolutely AMAZING. My body was actually looking forward to exercising, I just didn't realize it. Fast forward 35 minutes and I'm finishing my workout, all sweaty but victorious against the weights.

There was even a good-looking girl that, somehow, kept doing her routine right next to me even as I was switching locations, checking me out every now and then.

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To all of you out there struggling to keep doing what you're supposed to be doing: it's going to be hard and it's going to be painful but get the hell out that door because you're going to do it and it's going to be AMAZING.

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As for me ... 50 lb down, 81 lb to go.

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boobs shrunk with weight loss, will they come back with weight gain?? Please help:(

Hi. I always had body image issues, and this has been a tough one to wrap my head around. 2 years ago, I was a 32D cup. I lost about 15-20 pounds since then, and now I am a B cup. It has been killing my confidence, and now I find myself depressed over this loss. I wanted to lose weight, but not at this expense. If I was to gain the weight back, how likely is it that it will return to my breasts, given that they were bigger before? Does anyone have experience with this!?

I am 24 years old now, and was 22 when I had the body I wish I still had.

Please help! I know these are first world problems, but it kills my confidence. My boyfriend says he doesn't care and that he loves my body, but I know he's just being nice.

If youve had experience with fluctuation like this, please! Also curious how long it might have taken to fluctuate from one body type to another.

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Does anyone else have trouble believing you’ve lost weight?

I started my journey earlier this year when I was around 250 lbs, had some steady but slow weight loss, and then got stuck at a plateau between 232 and 229 for three months. It was super frustrating because I couldn’t figure out what I was doing different. Then, at the beginning of last month after revaluing my diet, the weight loss started up again. As of this morning, I’m at 223 lbs, but I’m having so much trouble actually believing the scale.

Being stuck in that plateau for so long seems to have made me believe I was never going to lose any more weight, yet here I am! I was just curious if anyone else has felt like this at any point during your weight loss journey. Is it normal to have trouble believing the number on the scale as it goes down?

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Question about loose skin

Hello everyone! I've been following this sub for a few months now as inspiration and I'm happy to say over the course of 6 months I've gone from ~105 kg to 91 kg! (I'm estimating SW because I no longer have access to the MyFitnessPal account I used at the beginning of this journey) Today was the first time I noticed loose skin, mainly on my arms and stomach. I am aware that fast weight loss can cause someone to have loose skin earlier than they would have. However, I've only lost 14 kg within 6 months, and it was definitely not a linear weight loss. There were weeks where I would fluctuate between the same 2 kg and some weeks where I would just mantain rather than try to lose weight. I am also a 19 y/o female who has been overweight/obese since childhood. I will add that it's definitely not a lot of loose skin. It's the most noticable on my arms, but I have always had flabby arms so maybe that's contributing to it. The loose skin on my stomach is really only noticeable if I actually stretch it out (which I try not to do as I figure that will just make it worse lol). Is it normal to already have loose skin at this point in my weight loss journey? My end goal is around 70 kg.

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How to Survive Holiday Travel Slim-Down Style

If you’re one of those holiday hustlers who will go the distance to avoid missing out on festivities with family and friends (literally), this article is for you. Do your holiday plans include jet-setting from party to party? Will you be so busy making merry that your slim-down is at risk of becoming full-on festivity roadkill?

The holidays, in all their go-go-go glory, can wreak havoc on your health. But with a little planning, they don’t have to. Keep your slim-down cool while you’re on the move with these trim-down tips for travelers:

1. Take it to go: Prepack an emergency snack kit, including Nutrisystem snacks and meal bars, water bottles and fridge-free produce to bring on your travels.

2. Watch the clock: Eat at regular mealtimes. Schedule pit-stops around meals if you can. If not, have Nutrisystem foods on hand for when the clock strikes “Eat!”

3. Be a mover and shaker: Long drive? Plan walking/stretching stops. Flying? Get physical by walking the airport pre-flight.

4. Book it: Bring a book, magazine or deck of cards during your holiday travels. Avoid snacking out of boredom by engaging in other downtime distractions.

5. Snooze to lose: Take advantage of travel time to catch up on ZZZs. Nap on the plane or train; alternate taking the wheel if driving with a copilot.

6. Don’t forego H2O: Don’t slack on hydration. It’ll keep your immune system strong as you hustle along!

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What were or are your go-to life-saver recommend-to-all meals/recipes during weight loss?

I'm really clueless when it comes to cooking or prepping or generally anything. I'm starting my journey into weight loss today. I think my cluelessness and feeling overwhelmed in the kitchen has been a large factor to me going to convenience meals for the past few years, contributing to a weight gain of about 30kg since I started feeding myself/making food choices for myself. Googling recipes is just mega overwhelming. The only thing I know for sure I like and works for my goals is plain overnight oats with water instead of milk, and with some cinnamon and banana thrown in. But I need more meals ideas desperately!

So if anyone is happy to share, I'd love to hear and will really use recipes/meals that are shared. Even if it's just one meal that you love and think helped your transition to eating fewer calories and feeling better.

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Thanks in advance for any help

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Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Wednesday, 04 December 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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