Alright y’all, never thought I’d be the one posting one of these...

I lost 90lbs. and met my goal weight!

Quick background: I’m a 5’6” 22F who started at 240lbs and is currently down to my “ultimate” goal weight, 150 lbs. I never really talk about my weight loss journey to others, but I figured it’s a good outlet for me to get everything out. And also, I’m just really proud of myself! I got tired of my shit of not doing anything about my weight even though it brought me extreme unhappiness. I never in a million years would think I'd be the one posting progress photos, but damn, does it feel good.

I started getting serious about losing weight in October 2018 with a starting weight of 240 lbs. Between October and December, I mainly focused on my eating habits and eating at a calorie deficit. Eating was my biggest problem so I really wanted to focus on my diet. At first, I only focussed on eating less, then slowly trying to substitute healthier foods. Now, I definitely do not eat perfect but I eat a lot of healthier foods, and junk food is no longer my default!

Just working on my diet alone, I went from 240 lbs. to around 215 lbs. In January of 2019 was when I got my first ever gym membership! This was the first time I was going to a gym by myself and honestly, this was the first time I was taking my fitness and health seriously. I was (and still kinda am) a total beginner when it comes to fitness. For about 2 to 3 months, I went 3 times a week doing only cardio. I went down to 190 lbs during this time.

In May I started the program Strong Curves (shoutout to r/strongcurves 💚). This program is focussed primarily on weight liting, and I started to notice new things about my body that I hadn't seen before! My mindset of losing weight on the scale had slowly started to switch to how I’m looking and feeling. I'm still continuing on the program and it's been going great. I’ve made great progress not only on how I look, but on my strength and my mindset. I won't get into too much detail since I can always make a separate post over at the sub if wanted.

I had surgery in November to remove my gallbladder, so working out was on hold for 2 months (peep the surgery scars in Jan.). I just got back into the gym and I’m down to my goal weight of 150 lbs in just little over a year since I started! I still have fat I think I want to get rid of, but I also love the strength and muscle I’ve been gaining. The weight and fat don’t serve as a motivator as much anymore, but the progress of my body does. Which is something I never thought I’d say.

I'm extremely proud of the progress I’ve made and excited to keep going. I get to wear clothes I’ve always wanted to wear, I don't worry about being too heavy for things, and my health and fitness are at it’s best in my life. I weigh less than I did in high school! People even double-check my ID to see if it's the same person.

But really, I still have my days where I fall back into old habits. Sometimes I still really worry about what the scale says and sometimes I feel like I don't look different at all. There are days where I absolutely don't want to go to the gym and I don’t. Sometimes I beat myself up for messing up or giving in to cravings and I get scared that I’m going to somehow gain all my weight back. But what I always remember is that change takes time and I'm goddamn human! A lifestyle change takes so much dedication and time, but it’s SO worth it. This is the hardest thing I continue to learn, but the only thing that really keeps me going.

Seriously y'all, be nice to yourself. I’ve spent too much time putting myself down and have only learned it makes it harder for yourself. Why would you want that? Everyone makes their own progress and does it in a different way. It all takes time and dedication. Do so on your own terms and be nice to yourself along the way. Know that you're human and you're out there doing your own thing and your best, and that’s completely fine!

Thanks to this sub for serving as a motivator in times where I had none. I’m extremely proud and happy of everyone else here :)

Also, sorry if these aren’t very good progress photos. I wish I would have taken more/better pictures but I didn’t think I’d get this far so it was never a huge concern lol oops

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[28F] looking for a virtual work out partner/mutual support friend

Hey all!

I started really taking my weight loss seriously over a year ago and have lost a little over 100 pounds!

I'm really looking to drop the next 100 and am hoping to find someone open to text/sending each other motivating pictures (e.g. going to the gym/class shots, walking the dog, healthy meal pictures) and just supporting each other through our fitness journeys.

I wish I had fit friends I could bond with while losing weight but I haven't been able to find anyone into the same things I am.

Anyway if this sounds like something you would like I would love to learn more about you and see if we match up! Also I live in the PNW so if we're close how cool would that be! Lol

For reference: I work out at the gym, have a yoga membership. I lift weights as well as I walk my doggo and enjoy taking him on hikes with me. I am currently doing OMAD with CICO and trying to be as paleo as possible ❤

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First Attempt!

Hey everyone

Not sure if this is the right place for me but I've done some browsing and found the posts/comments interesting, helpful and inspiring.

I'm mostly posting for myself just to get it all down but I would love any feedback/advice from you guys!

Background:
I considered myself fairly active (gym a few times a week, walk/bike to work) 30yr old guy, 6ft tall, with a background in competitive sports. Growing up, I was in great shape and until last week, I paid no attention to what I ate, how much I ate or how it effected my body. I recently noticed my clothes weren't fitting right, I didn't feel good, physically or with how I looked. I realized that I was at a cross roads- I could either go into my 30s complacent, sluggish and feeling terrible about myself or I could start to focus on my health and fitness. I weighed myself last week (1/21) for the first time in months and was shocked to see I had reached 203.6lbs. Honestly, I panicked. I had never been over 185 before and was so angry/embarrassed to have let myself get this heavy without noticing. It was a dark moment. I realized I needed to turn the ship around asap or that athletic guy I used to be would be in the past forever

Goal:
180lbs by my Bday in early June (though I'd be happy with any sustained weight loss and diet/workout routine or even just feeling GOOD again). Weigh myself daily to avoid any surprises

Plan:
60 min Cardio Workouts M, T, Th, Fri. Strength Training on W
Intermittent Fasting- 10PM-12PM, Flooding my body with water (2-3 Nalgenes during work)
Cutting Carbs, Increasing Veggie and Meat in the diet.
Weekends: limit alchohol and takeout

Progress:
I'm one week in and I have stuck to the plan thus far. I'm currently at 198.5lbs (-5lbs)and feel fantastic and very motivated. My workouts have been tough but I feel myself in a bit of a runners high and look forward to them. I feel happy and alert (maybe all the extra water I'm drinking?) and am sleeping like a baby. I wake up excited to see how I feel, to weigh in and attack the day. I was worried abt staying motivated at the onset, but this first week has been so positive it makes me feel like I might be able to actually stick to a routine. It definitely helps seeing the number drop every day. I'm slightly worried I will get discouraged whenever I hit an inevitable plateau.

Any thoughts on the approach or my mindset? This is my first time undertaking something like this and I don't know what to expect. I'd love any and all feedback. Thanks for taking the time to read.

-C

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Made the discovery that breakfast absolutely KILLS ME.

I’ve only been back on the wagon for about a week, but have been determined that this time it’s going to stick. I’m 32 years old, enough is enough, I don’t have the luxury of deciding to fall off the wagon haha

So, in an effort to really do things right, for the last week I’ve been starting the day with a serving of oatmeal, about 110 calories plus a splash of milk. I figured this is a nice healthy grain that would stick to my ribs. Unrelated (or so I thought), I’ve been MISERABLE since day 1- just constantly thinking, dreaming, craving more food. I’ve come in at or under my calories every day, but it was rough.

Day before yesterday, I decided to double my oatmeal consumption (2 servings at 220 calories total) in hopes that it would help with my insane hunger. It was a huge bowl and super satisfying in the moment, but the rest of that day was the absolute worst one of the whole run. I was at work and wasn’t able to DO anything because my mind was so hyper focused on needing more food. I was starving and miserable and going insane.

I figured, this is weight loss in your 30’s, deal with it.

Yesterday, I was running late so brought my packet of oatmeal with me to work with the intent of scarfing it down upon arrival. Of course, I got busy and just...forgot. And then lunch time rolls around, so I eat my lunch. And the rest of the day was SO PLEASANT. I wasn’t thinking about food at all. I wasn’t hungry at all. I just...was. By the end of the day, I came in under my goal by about 200 calories. And when I went into the freezer to get ice for my ice water, and saw the thin mints sitting there, I considered having a couple because I had the calories...but then went “meh, I’m not really in the mood for them. I’d rather just have my ice water”. And then I closed the freezer and didn’t think about those thin mints again- which never happens with me.

Today, I skipped breakfast again just to make sure yesterday wasn’t a weird fluke. And so far, so good.

Everyone always says breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I bought into that hard.

Screw breakfast.

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Love Your Body: 5 Tips for a Healthy Valentine’s Day

With so much emphasis on love around Valentine’s Day, we’d like to suggest that you turn your love inward and think about some ways that you can love yourself and your body. Whether you are just starting out with a healthier lifestyle or you’ve been at it for a while now, you likely know that the journey has its ups and downs.

But no matter what life throws your way, you deserve to treat yourself well. Oftentimes, that means not being so hard on yourself. When you make a mistake, accept it, learn from it and move on. Don’t dwell or allow yourself to spiral out of control. You can always get back on track.

It’s time to give yourself some credit and show a little love to the body that has gotten you this far in your journey. To help you shift your focus toward loving your body and doing good for you, we’ve rounded up some fun tips for a healthy Valentine’s Day.

19 Delicious Desserts to Add to Your Valentine’s Day Menu

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Show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day with these five healthy tips:

1. Crush Your Chocolate Cravings

While chocolates might be the quintessential Valentine’s Day treat, there is a way to get your chocolate fix without totally derailing your diet with a heart-shaped box of sugar-packed sweets. The Leaf Weight Loss Blog is filled with nutritious and delicious chocolate recipes, such as our Flourless Chocolate Raspberry Cake. You could also satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthful way with one of these seven healthy chocolate snack hacks! >

Nutrisystem offers a variety of healthy chocolate treats that are both tasty and weight loss-friendly. We’re totally crushing on our Cream Filled Chocolate Cupcake. However, some of the other delicious possibilities include our Fudge Bar, Milk Chocolate Flavored Pretzels or Chocolate Brownie Sundae.

2. Cook Dinner at Home

Instead of making a reservation with your V-day date, why don’t you consider cooking a meal together at home? It can be romantic and fun to prepare an entrée and share it cozily at the dinner table. You can still light candles and even dress up if you want. Take a look at the recipe section on The Leaf for a wide range of meals that fit into your Nutrisystem program.

By cooking at home, you’ll save money, fat and calories. Many restaurants tend to use more oils, sugar and salt in their food preparation. This can cause a single meal to provide most or all of your total recommended daily calories. The fact is, you could make a much healthier version of the same meal at home.

Creative Valentine’s Day Gifts That Don’t Involve Food

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3. Make Wise Choices

Of course, if dining out is one of your favorite things about the holiday, there are ways to do it that won’t totally set you off track. For instance, you can plan ahead by researching restaurant menus online so that you’ll be able to make a smart choice. Look for veggie-based dishes or lean meats that are grilled or baked. Avoid fried foods and meals with creamy sauces.

Keep your portion sizes in check by splitting an entrée with your date or immediately boxing up half of it before you even start eating. You can find many other smart tips for dining out right here on The Leaf! Take a look at our Dining Out Guide so that a dinner out doesn’t derail your healthy eating plan.

4. Get Your Heart Pumping

If you want to show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day, then you should get it pumping with a fun activity that you enjoy. Whether it’s cycling, going for a jog, doing yoga or walking with a friend, choose something that you love to do so that it’s fun and rewarding.

If you’re paired up this holiday, you might consider trying out a partner exercise. Just do a quick internet search for a “couple’s workout” and you’ll discover many great ideas to strengthen both your body and relationship. Of course, if you’re rocking it single this V-day, you can still love yourself and your body by getting that heart rate up and improving your cardiovascular health.

10 Ten-Minute Workouts

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5. Spread the Love

Taking care of your mind and spirit is incredibly important and something that you might be thinking about this Valentine’s Day. Why not share the love this February by making a date with a local volunteer organization? Donating your time and effort to serve those in need is the perfect way to give back to others. Whether it’s handing out meals at a soup kitchen, organizing shelves at a local food pantry or even taking shelter dogs for a walk, you’ll feel good about spreading love to others in the community—and you’ll make a difference in their lives, too.

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Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Tuesday, 28 January 2020? 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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Ah what the hell.

TL:DR need advice on weight loss basically

was tryna keep my page only about posting pizza pictures but whatever. here we are. ANYWAYS. I need advice, honestly. i’m at my highest weight ever (136lbs) which, at a first glance, doesn’t sound bad, until you look harder and see i’m a 4,9 teenager. I am basically 20-30lbs ‘overweight’ and my doctor told me to lose 17 pounds in the next 6 months, but didn’t tell me how, so here i am. I know i should eat good and exercise, and i try, but it’s difficult. I’ll either eat good for a day or two and then break and have a mcdonald’s burger ands milkshake, and then everyday i say “i’ll start being better tomorrow” but then i don’t. It’s hard to eat good when i have 30 minutes to get ready in the morning and the school lunch is always just pizza, a burger, or chicken nuggets. The other problem is i love food so much, it’s always been my comfort. I don’t know what to do and how to do it.

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