Coworker Calling my CICO Starvation?

So, I’m down 17lbs so far from CICO and IF. I worked hard researching how calories work, learning how many calories it takes to burn 1 pound and so on. I never boast about my weight loss because my coworker is around the same size as I was and doesn’t want to work hard to lose weight, so I’m trying not to rub anything in. Today, I asked about cookies brought in and if they were good, laughing that if they were really good I’d take the calories hit. She said, “Ugh, I could never starve myself like you do, it’s so unhealthy”. I tried to tell her eating 3000 calories is unhealthy and what makes a person gain weight over time, and that we’re supposed to be eating less, it’s not starvation just not overeating anymore. Is this unsupportive jealousy or is CICO actually unhealthy starvation??

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Can I just say how AMAZING the Ring Fit Adventure is for Nintendo Switch?!

So like most people it's a new year and a new opportunity to get back on the wagon right?! I was doing really good up until my son was born just over a year ago and I realized I put on about 25 lbs after falling off the wagon. Super happy I caught myself.

Now to the most enjoyable weight loss tool ever! The Ring Fit Adventure! I bought this for me and my wife for Christmas for a couple reasons. We have 4 kids under 5 and my wife absolutely hates doing workouts while trying to keep track of the kids and so I thought of this because anytime we turn on the switch they become mesmerized and love watching us play games. Secondly because I am NOT a morning person, I absolutely hated getting up at 6am sometimes earlier to be able to hit the gym before work because after work was simply out of the question with needing to get home to help out with the kids after work.

So I bought the Ring Fit Adventure for us for Christmas and This has to be one of the absolute funnest workout tools I have ever used! I will outline a couple bullet points as to why this thing is amazing!

• If you have bad joints this is fantastic for getting a cardio workout, I have really really bad knees and being overweight and trying to even walk on a treadmill or go for long walks always does a number on my knees really bad, The RFA (Ring Fit Adventure) has you lightly jog in place which for some reason hasn't been nearly as hard on my knees, it also has a silent option which lets to just kinda move your feet up and down instead of jogging if needed.

• Story mode: So this is an absolute blast! You level up you learn new "Moves" (Exercises) you fight bad guys with your exercises you jog in place to move through the level you colect coins and ingredients to make smoothies in game to regain health and you can purchase new "Gear" that lets you upgrade your person to do more dmg. Essentially it's a complete RPG game that does an unreal job at incorporating Exercise into it.

• Everything is Calisthenics: There is no buying weights there is no crazy hard exercises that make you afraid you will hurt yourself, you can choose which exercises you want to put into your option of moves to choose from when fighting monsters, it's extremely tailored to help people do what's best for them. It has Arm,Leg,Core,Yoga workouts, and every variation of things you could imagine to help you find an exercise that will work for you.

• It has an extremely diverse difficulty system, the Difficulty system has such a massive range that even for the most out of shape people it's friendly, I believe you can start out as low as you want (I started out at 10) and it goes all the way up to 24. With the increase in difficulty your person does less dmg with each repetition so it adds reps you do and can increase the speed at which you have to do them to simulate more of a HiiT style workout.

• Some of the biggest pros for me personally as a parent. I can do this at night after the kids have gone to bed! It is quiet enough it doesn't wake up my kids, I don't have to kill myself to try and wake up early in the morning which can be extremely difficult since I am often up late at night studying to try and finish my degree. I CAN ENJOY A WORKOUT FROM THE COMFORT OF MY OWN HOME!!! I hate and by hate I mean I absolutely despise workout videos so this is the first time I have ever enjoyed working out from home. I don't feel like I have already screwed up if I miss a morning workout, it's flexible to when I want to do it so some mornings I am able to get up before work and workout, other days I am running behind and I can still do it in the evenings after the kids have gone to bed without feeling stressed out that I missed a workout.

I seriously can't recommend this enough if you are searching for something to switch up your workout routine and find something that makes working out FUN AND ENJOYABLE! It's been a lifesaver for me! There have been nights I have had to limit myself so that I make sure I study for school instead of just working out. If you have any doubts about it just go to youtube and look up professional trainers opinions on the Ring Fit I haven't seen one bad review for it yet from trainers.

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Need advice for losing unsightly weight

About a year and half ago I decided to make a change. It started slow but within the last year or so I've lost 90 lbs. Right now I'm sitting right around 200 lbs at almost 6'1". All I've done is stick to less then 1800 cals a day (most of the time) and I workout 5 days a week. Workouts are at home and are simple (for me simple was the only way I could make this sustainable). I do 20 min of cardio 2 days a week and then lift plus 12 min of cardio 3 days a week. I do other activities and stuff I enjoy, mountain bike, disc golf, raquetball, tennis. However, not everyday. Again my philosophy is just calories in vs calrioes out.

To my question, I thought that when I started that if I could get to 215 I would look great everywhere.... Lol. The problem is in my chest (although I think with continues weight loss that will no longer be an issue) and my stomach. I do understand that stomach weight is generally the hardest to lose and the last to go. Most of what I read just says stomach fat loss is mostly contributed to just weight loss. So my new goal is to lose about another 20 lbs to get to 180 and see how I feel. But I wanted to get some advice to see if there are other things I should focus on as well to reduce the fat in my stomach and chest areas. Maybe all I can do is lose more weight and hope for the best, its possible that it will never fully go away. I do have some loose skin, but to be honest I believe somehow and luckily some of is now snapping back. Just looking for some general advice. At my heaviest I was probably near 340 but was too afraid to step into a scale until I was near 290 in January of last year. My fear is that if I am going to hit 180 and I'll still have this stomach fat with no further weight to lose. The places where I can see by far the most excess fat at this time are in my upper thighs, stomach, and chest area. If you read all of this until now then I'd like to thank for taking the time to read through my wall of text.

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Have to remind myself how much it actually weighs

Over 2019 from Feb - Dec I lost 52.2lbs. And I was just feeling sad that I had only lost 52lbs. It just didn't seem right, like not enough. Just 1lb a week average. Feeling bummed I didn't do better. But then I thought that's a 50lb bag of dog food that shit is heavy and it helped me figure out it's not much on the scale from 378-325.8, but what I lost off my body was actually a good amount of fat. It's helped me walk more, exercise a little (mainly walking), my pants are 3 sizes smaller, my shirts are 2 sizes smaller. And all I did over last year was change my diet. NO exercise no walking more than normal. Just the change in foods. I went off all the foods I'm intolerant and allergic too. Nothing like extreme allergic just rashes and slight issue breathing nothing Benadryl won't fix. But they caused bloating, weight gain, sluggishness, fatigue, inflammation. I still have these issues besides the weight gain, but it's much more controllable. I'm currently up 5.2 lbs for this year. Apparently, I splurged too much for New Years. But I'm back on my foods. Found a new recipe I love.

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This year is all about foods and walking every evening with either my husband or sister. Husband works nights right now. Getting new shoes next week. If I lose another 50lbs this year I think I'll be happy. I'm actually hoping that this year I can lose 1.5 to 2 times the amount since I'll be walking a lot and less cheating on the diet. I'm the only one in my household on these foods so it's easy to say screw it and eat with the natives.

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I'm just starting to get happy with myself over the only 50lbs lost. I know it didn't come on over night it won't go off over night so I have to remind myself of that. It's going to take time. My goal weight is 165-185lbs to start with, it may go down to 145-155lbs. I want to do CrossFit when I can actually start right now it's not possible. I'm hoping around 200 I can start, maybe 230. I'm 5'4" so the stuff says I need to be around 125-130 to be "healthy" but I'm cool with having a little more weight on as long as I love my body. I want a muscular, toned body. I love lifting weights. Can't wait till I can get back to that.

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I just wanted to share somewhere my weight loss over last year. Thanks.

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Starting...again

First post here. I lost about 20lbs 3 years ago over about 6 months. I felt great and maintained for about 6 months and gained about 10 back over another 6 months. Since then I have gained the other 10 back and have started trying to lose weight a couple times and failed. I gave myself breaks and cut myself too much slack. Not this time. I’ve been planning my meals for the day in the morning making sure I have room for snacks. Then choose a few snacks throughout the day to stay under. I’m making a habit of working out again consistently.

I know many others have much larger weight loss goals and longer journeys, but hopefully this one will be a lifelong journey in the sense of maintaining my weight loss. I know the best thing for my health is to maintain a healthy weight and continue to exercise. Also I’m not super happy with how I look right now and from previous experience I know I will have more confidence when I reach my goal.

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What changed to make it work long term for you?

It's easy to start a weight loss program and to feel all gung ho about it in the beginning. I've done it before, and am there again, almost a week in to Weight Watchers. Of course I want to stick with it, of course I want the weight to come off, but I keep thinking of all the times I tried before and then gave up after 5 pounds because it got boring or difficult or I started using food as a coping skill again.

So, I'm trying to figure out now (while I feel good about it) what supports I can put in place so that I do stick with it.

For those of you who are a year or five or ten (are you even on this sub anymore?) into changing your habits and sticking with it, what made the difference?

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New Year, New You! Lose the Weight with Nutrisystem

Happy YOU Year! Now’s the time to lose the weight and become your healthiest self. Whether you have significant weight to lose or just want to shed a few pesky pounds that showed up over the holidays, the new year is a great time to tackle your weight loss goals. Nothing says clean slate like tossing last year’s calendar in the trash and hanging up a brand new one.

But if you’re like most people, setting a goal and putting a plan into motion are two very different things. Even for those who get off to a good start, life can end up getting in the way. For a weight loss resolution, that could mean finding yourself reverting back to old eating habits or skipping workout sessions. Without structure and support, it can be really hard to keep working toward those healthy living goals.

Trust us; we get it. Here’s the good news: The Nutrisystem weight loss program was designed for people like you–people who want to lose weight but aren’t exactly sure the best way to go about doing it.

Together, Let’s Make 2020 The Best Year Yet!

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With Nutrisystem, you’ll be set up for success from day one. Research suggests that eating smaller, balanced meals throughout the day promotes greater weight loss and maintenance. On the Nutrisystem weight loss program, you’ll be doing just that. You’ll be eating a variety of guilt-free, nutrient-dense foods every two to three hours. Enjoy a mix of Nutrisystem breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks along with some of your favorite grocery add-ins like fruits and veggies.

And because we know that any weight loss meal plan that’s overly restrictive is bound to fail, we’ve also built Flex meals into our program. These are healthy meals you prepare at home (with our guidance!) or order while dining out. Flex meals give you the freedom you crave while keeping you moving along toward your weight loss goals.

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Want a little more info before you take the pound-trimming plunge? Here’s everything you need to know about losing weight with Nutrisystem:

What You Get

We know how eager you are to see results after starting a weight loss program. That’s why we include our Body Reboot kit in your first shipment. This kit contains everything you need for your first week on the program and is formulated to deliver fast weight loss results.**

In the Body Reboot kit, you’ll find:

• 7 shakes packed with protein and probiotics
• 7 days of specially selected breakfasts, lunches and dinners
• 7 days of tasty snacks designed to help curb your hunger
• A helpful Quick Start Guide to help maximize your results

In addition to your Body Reboot kit, your shipment will include your Nutrisystem meals and snacks for the remainder of the month. If you selected our Basic package, you’ll get our most popular picks. If you opted for one of our other packages, your shipment will include the foods you hand-picked when ordering.

You’ll also have access to our awesome weight loss app, NuMi. NuMi is the perfect companion to your weight loss program since you can use it to track what you’re eating, how much you’re moving, how much water you’re drinking and more. And don’t forget to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages! We offer up tons of tips and tricks for navigating the program plus awesome giveaways and exclusive offers.

Of course, you’ll also want to check back here daily since The Leaf is your healthy hub! We are always adding fresh content, Flex meal recipes and fool-proof tips for making the most of your Nutrisystem weight loss program.

What You Do

During your first week, we keep it super simple. You’ll eat only those foods included in your Body Reboot kit–breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and shakes. Just enjoy the foods provided, referring to your Quick Start Guide for assistance navigating week one. The only things that you will have to add are non-starchy vegetables and water.

Once you’ve completed your first week (congrats!), you will continue losing weight with Nutrisystem^® meals and snacks. Every food item is color-coded so you know if it’s intended for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack. Since all of the food has been formulated to deliver weight loss results, you can feel free to choose any of the breakfast items in the morning, any lunch that sounds appealing during your mid-day meal and any dinner you are in the mood for. You don’t have to stick with certain meals on certain days. This helps to ensure that this experience is an enjoyable one. After all, the best weight loss plan is the one you can stick with!

After your first week on the Nutrisystem weight loss program, you’ll also start to add in a few of your favorite grocery foods (think fruits, veggies, nuts and nut butters, eggs, etc.). Plus, you’ll get to enjoy Flex meals–healthy meals you enjoy cooking at home or ordering out at your favorite restaurant. Don’t worry, we will give you all the guidance you need to make smart and healthy selections. That’s what our weight loss blog, The Leaf, is for! And get this; you can even relax with a glass of wine while on the Nutrisystem weight loss program.

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Does it Work

One look at all of our awesome Success Stories and you’ll know; Nutrisystem works. And not in the quick fix, crash diet kind of way. Our customers tell us all the time that they love Nutrisystem because it’s a sustainable lifestyle after you lose the weight. Even when they’re ready for life after our weight loss program, they are successful because they’ve mastered the skills they need to eat healthy for life.

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* In a study on the standard Nutrisystem plan, avg weight loss was 15.4 lbs and 9.8 inches.

**In a study, avg weight loss was 5.4 lbs in the first week. The avg weight for the study participants was 207.3 lbs. Results vary based on starting weight and program adherence.

**Usage of this kit for more than one week in any consecutive 4-week period may lead to health complications and is not recommended. Please be sure to eat all of the food recommended for this program. Failure to follow the program protocol and eat all of the food recommended may involve developing serious health complications. If you have diabetes, are under 18 years of age, are pregnant or a nursing mother, or following a specialized diet for health issues, you may not use this kit. Please consult your physician before purchasing (or beginning) this kit.

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