Finally lost 10lbs today and had to tell someone

Just wanted to tell someone I finally hit 140lbs (technically 140.8/9 ish), but still!

Sorry for the long post it's all over the place.

My weight started at 150lbs and I've been so ashamed of myself for letting my weight gain 30lbs over the span of 4 years ish. I don't tell people because I am so ashamed of myself, clothes didn't fit good and people kept thinking I was pregnant sure didn't help.

I've been at it since October and the first 5 lbs were easy since I just became more aware of my eating habits but I was stuck at 145 for a long time then I finally hit 143, after numerous ups and downs on the scale. That got me really happy, until I got stuck there for weeks. My eating would be really good when I go to work, but on the weekends, it's bad because I might have carbs 2x a day.

Each time I could tell it was trending downwards eg. 143.8, 143.4, 142, 141, weekend comes, and it trends back up to 143 right when I was so close to hitting 140. Then the cycle repeats until today!

That's my beef with weight loss! 1 day of enjoying food (not excessively) and the weight jumps up by maybe 2 lbs, eating good only drops 0.5-1lbs a day for me.

I haven't given up foods. I still eat whatever I want during dinners but for my lunches at work, I grind it out. I have to have some normalcy.

Just this week, I increased my weights for my leg exercises and I wonder if that helped since I'm so sore and I haven't been for a while.

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How to Stop Drinking All Soda?

This is my second time on the weight loss roller coaster. I started in 2018 and lost 35lbs before gaining it slowly back plus 20 extra lbs since. I’m officially down 5lb already and super proud of myself. Finding LoseIt and becoming more aware of calorie counting makes life so much easier.

So I’ve never been a fan of full fat sodas but my habit of sugar free sodas has become an issue that I don’t know how to face.

Overcoming sugar addiction has been hard on me but I’m getting more consistent. I’m regularly stopping myself from eating crap and rewarding myself with tasty, protein rich foods. That being said I’ve stopped using food as a “reward” for things. Food is essential to life, not a reward. In the other hand trying to give up soda is so much worse for me.

I love the carbonation, which is the problem. The acidity is affecting my teeth and I’m sick of it. However, my impulse control is so weak to buying or consuming soda. Anyone got advice on how to kick it? The best method to do so? I’ve tried doing it having smaller portions but I simply consume more once I start.

Honestly at the beginning of my weight loss journey I would have never of thoughts of the negatives of sugar free soda cos it’s sugar free!! It’s “””health””” haha s/

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A reminder to celebrate small victories!

Like everyone, I get so inspired and am in love with people's huge weight loss transformations. But at the same time, it can be discouraging when you seem to be doing everything correctly, but the scale isn't moving.

Of course, not all progress reflects on what you see the scale, but nothing beats seeing the number smaller than previously. For myself, I've been teetering between 199-200 pounds for about 2 months and it was really frustrating to not see the scale move.

Today, I finally weighed myself and am at 195 lb. Not much, I know, but for the first time in 20 years, I am finally going back on the scale instead of forward and damn, it feels good.

My point is, as long as you're moving in the right direction, you're still moving, no matter how long it takes. Don't rely on the scale too much as weight loss can reflect in how your clothes fit, how you feel, energy levels, etc.

Although I still have a long way to go and it's important to focus on your goal, it's important to congratulate yourselves on what you have achieved, not chastising yourself for what you haven't. You and your mental health will appreciate it.

Keep going, we got this!

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Little update just wanted to say it since seeing other people’s on here motivates myself to keep going.

Im finally seeing results. After working out for the last few months, to be honest I didn’t see a lot in the beginning got disappointed but it’s coming in now . I’ve been watching what I eat not really counting my calories exactly which probably would help a lot more but I don’t eat junk food don’t drink pop don’t eat late at night(my hardest issue to overcome). 5/6 days a week I go to the gym and train even when I have to work on that day whatever I go. I think that’s the biggest thing is the consistency if you don’t for a few days you are going to be screwed my opinion. Anyways I don’t care about all those fancy diets in my own personal opinion I care about one thing that’s going to get my weight loss journey done and it’s hard work (I’m sorry if I sound like an idiot it’s just true). Not bashing any diets cause they obviously work from reading tons of stories and watching tons of videos that we all have done I’m just doing it different. Old school European immigrant way hard work that’s it.

Anyways here my results I’ve seen nothing to crazy but great for me. Sweaters/shirts/pants that didn’t fit me months ago are starting to become a lot more loose and have a much better fit. I went to school today wearing some roots pants I got them tied up and they were still falling down a little felt like a gangster cause my pants were low. Also other cloths that fit me nice are starting to become loose. Especially around my waist, I need new belts cause the belts I got don’t go tight enough to keep my pants up (I did make some of my own in holes in some). Also I always keep a cleaned shaved face and my face 100% I’m seeing it less full and even a little jawline popping out. Again I’m still overweight still big still need to put a lot more work in but today I realized this shit is motha fucking working. Thx for listening and let’s all get to work!

Just a little edit to this I’ve been trying on all my clothes see how they fit 😂😂😂😂, just so in a few more months when I knock more lbs off I can remember how they fit when heavier.

I also have a small feeling I’m about to see a lot of results the next few months but I’m not getting my hopes to much I’m just thinking it’s coming soon.

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NSV: got told my trousers are flailing on me like sails. Just ordered smaller size and I'm pretty nervous. Also details about my weight loss after traffic accident injuries.

Hey, long time lurker here!

First, please, excuse me if my english is sloppy, it's not my first language. Feel free to correct me, I always learn something every day :)

I'm 30 years old man, my height is 184 cm and my starting weight was 138 kg (not exactly, probably even slightly more). I've always been on the fatter side but the weight skyrocketed after my traffic accident injury. Long story short - spinal fracture and among many others isn't exactly a good thing for at least a bit active lifestyle. The list of injuries goes on, but the other major one is that majority of ab muscles had to be removed (intenstine leakage in to open wound). Eventually it caught me in downward spiral of more intense chronic pain, painkiller abuse and of course, overeating in futile attempt to cope with that all.

My deteriorating mental and physical state and finding new lows finally broke me at June 2019. I guess I needed this adverbial punch to the face to finally wake up and start getting shit together. I went cold turkey on everything that is generally known as trash and 'bad' food and put myself on strict diet. No planned "just last McDonald's today and then I begin". It was like a lightning from clear sky. One day I woke up and told myself it's time to finally stop this shit before I drown in it.

Today I've lost about 26-30 kg. I feel much better. Granted, the chronic pain is still there but it's easy to overcome even without medication. Feels more like minor headache now. Everyday's walk from parking lot to my office doesn't feel like a Gladiator race anymore. I even refuse to take an elevator and prefer walking up the stairs (8 floors). Usually I walk up and down the stairs multiple times per day.

My weight loss didn't go unnoticed for long since most of my colleagues are women and they're usually asking me for weightloss tips. Feels kinda ironic, since I've been a massive fat blob and now even slim ones want to know my "secret ways". And also I've got asked by many of them when I will finally buy smaller trousers. Yes, I still wear my "fat" clothing, mostly bought from extra-sized stores.

I have few shorts that I bought but never wore them or returned them (you know, the "they're too small" is pretty shameful reason for return so I rather kept them as grim memento). One of them were size 40 by Wrangler and they fit me well today. So I ordered jeans of the same size. It's another attempt at shopping at "normal" size store so I hope they're going to fit. I'm pretty nervous but I'm still hoping for positive result.

It has a bit darker side but that's something I guess many of you feel too. I still see the same fat person everytime I look in to mirror. Major part of my motivation is coming from anger against myself from letting things to get that far, self-contempt bordering with some form of self-hatred. I'm getting compliments from everyone that knew how I looked before but I still feel like my progress is still "not enough" but it helps sticking to the regimen.

Ask away if you wish and have a nice day!

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Need some unique weight loss advice

Hey guys, hope I’m not posting in the wrong place. Anyway, I was recently diagnosed with Lyme Disease and it has made doing basic things very painful for me. Because of this, at least for right now, exercise is out of the question. I am currently about 25lbs overweight and would like to lose it by summer. I am 27F and my weight mostly sits around my belly and in my thighs. I am wondering what I can do to achieve this goal, because I know nothing about weight loss diets or what I can and can’t eat if I want to lose this weight, aside from the obvious like very carby or sugary things. I already lost 20lbs this year just battling Lyme and generally feeling unwell, but I’d like to lose the rest in a healthy way that may also make treating the Lyme easier too (eating well is apparently a big part of getting better). Any advice is more than welcome!

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Starting my journey, the healthy way (25F)

Hi All! This is my first post on r/LoseIt and i'm so excited to start a weight loss journey again.

When I was in college, I took the pursuit of weight loss a little too far and developed an eating disorder. I became severely emaciated and my health was incredibly compromised. Since then i've had to take a step back and rediscover how to eat normally - which I don't regret at all! I've recovered and happy. However, i've gained back the weight i lost and then some, probably 15 pounds more than I was back then. I'm not really comfortable in this current body and don't feel great or confident in clothes. Ive also developed some not so healthy eating habits and preferences and want to get back to looking and feeling my best , fueling with whole foods and improving my athletic performance.

I tend to avoid the scale due to my past, so i don't know my current weight. But I think progress pictures are not triggering - and i took my first few in months!!

https://imgur.com/a/2xMluio

I know I don't have *much* weight to lose - maybe 10-15 pounds at most. So I think employing some simple strategies may help me feel better.

1. Make sure I drink enough water
2. I already work out about 5-6 times a week, but I want to up the intensity of my workouts, add more HIIT and lift heavier. I'll probably purchase a workout guide to take the thinking out of it
3. Alcohol: limit drinking only to weekends, try to stick to vodka soda and white claw. This is definitely one of my biggest culprits.
4. Make veggies and fruits the focus of my meals and limit my processed snacks.
5. Track calories but give room for some untracked fun meals!

I'm posting for accountability and motivation, and i'm excited to get to know you all. I think I can do this safely and sustainably, and i'm excited to truly get healthier for the right reasons.

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