The Power of Mindful Eating

I’m currently at my highest weight after battling eating disorders, diets galore, two week long water fasts, and things I’ve even forgotten I’ve tried. I’ve lost weight twice by purging cause attempts at a healthy weight loss felt impossible. My emotional addiction to food always felt like a mountain I just couldn’t climb.

I didn’t see this anywhere but suddenly one day I decided to eat thoughtfully. I’m sure this is a thing on the internet but it was the first time I experienced something like that. I’m studying medicine, so I started to be mindful of how I chewed, how I digested, and what nutrients I was consuming. I automatically started eating smaller portions. It doesn’t feel forced. I’m not constantly thinking about having small portions but I’m automatically doing it.

This material might not be new but it was a revelation to me. So, if I can even help one person, I’m happy! It’s the first time in my life that I actually believe I can do it.

submitted by /u/Rainavi
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/31J8qmx

Update 2 💕(and a question!)

Hello everyone!

I’ve been struggling with my mental health lately, but thankfully it hasn’t been detrimental to my weight loss!

Actually, I’m under 295 for the first time in years!! I weighed in at 293 this morning and actually SQUEALED!! I can’t remember the the last time I was this low and I’m so so so excited! My goal for the next two months is to get under 280, or around that range and I’m super excited to do so!

On another note, I’ve been holding off on it, but I want to start a YouTube channel to document my weight loss journey! The only thing really holding me back is my anxiety and the idea that I’ll let it get to my head or something and I end up worse like Amber Lynn Reid. (Not to throw her under the bus or anything!)

Has anyone started their own weight loss journey YouTube? Would anyone be interested if I make one? I know I’m not very active on here unless I update. (I am a hermit v.v) but just to throw the idea out there, I’m very curious what people would think!

submitted by /u/ValiantUnicorn
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/3lAxkfQ

Running for Fitness Calendar – September 2020

Your NEW Running Workout Calendar is here! Print out the September Calendar for Runners to join us. And be sure to follow @RunEatRepeat on Instagram for check-ins to help you stay motivated and accountable. Let’s go!! Running for Fitness Calendar September 2020 Since we still don’t really know when races, running clubs and all that ... Read More about Running for Fitness Calendar – September 2020

The post Running for Fitness Calendar – September 2020 appeared first on Run Eat Repeat.

from Run Eat Repeat https://ift.tt/32DNj4r

I went on vacation, didn't log my calories and felt horrible the whole time. But I'm counting it as a win anyway.

I've been on my weight loss journey since around June 20th - so just over two months. I've been consistent with my calorie deficit and exercise, and I've lost 5" off my waist. (Haven't weighed myself yet - planning to do so soon.)

I just got home from a safe, socially-distant vacation in a tourist destination upstate from me. I was anxious about this vacation because I knew I wasn't going to eat well. I'm not joking when I say there was not a single chain restaurant (not even McDonald's), and we didn't have a kitchen so we had to eat out for every meal. I definitely ate a crazy amount of calories, and indulged in a lot of unhealthy food. And I felt like shit. Not even mentally -- I was prepared to feel guilty -- but physically. Not to get too gross, but I haven't had that many stomach aches... poops... and farts in months. This sounds unpleasant (and it was)... but it means my body is now used to eating healthy, moderate portions of food -- not massive amounts of deep fried, carb-loaded, sugary treats. The kind of stuff I used to eat on a daily basis! It almost felt like my body was rejecting the junk food, because it now craves healthier choices. It was a reminder that I've been working on making positive changes.

I am actually looking forward to tomorrow when I restart my journey. I went on one hike during the trip and did a lot of walking, but I'm eager to resume my usual exercise routine. I already ordered my groceries for the week, and made sure to stock my cart with fruits, veggies, chicken and yogurt. It's going to feel so good to eat that way again.

submitted by /u/back_r0lls
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/3hI2yzn

Started my weight loss journey!

Hi! I'm 25 and 5'4". I started out at 186lbs, and have so far lost 20lbs!

It took me a while to finally pick myself up and realise if I didn't do something now, I probably would never get the time. I saw an ad on Foxtel for Noom and decided to give it a try. So far it's worked and I've only been doing it for 6 weeks. But I guess only time will tell.

A bit about me... I was really small growing up. I remember being 17 and only 120lbs. I got mad when my hips started coming in at 18, and I went up to 132lbs from stress eating in year 12. Then I started uni. I gained the "first year 10(kg)" and shot up to 154lbs by the end of my first year. I then started slowly going up and only in the past year did I hit the 176lbs mark.

I was on the pill for 5 years starting when I was 17 and I feel that had a big impact on my weight gain. Last year I changed to the hormonal IUD (Mirena) and that seems to have helped settle my weight.

I've been at uni since I was 18/19, so after 7 years I've almost finished my degree (I changed part way through 😂). I'm hoping to lose another 35-40lbs by time I graduate mid next year.

I'm feel really lucky that I have my partner supporting me through this.

submitted by /u/Camcas555
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/2YNxyqd

No more chub rub!

I’ve been working at my temporary census job for 2 weeks now. It’s a ton of walking to knock on doors and I work for 8 hours so it’s been great to get a ton of activity into my days while getting paid. I do drive to places but a lot of addresses are on busy roads or there’s no parking nearby so I’ll have to park far away and walk to these addresses.

Even with the 90° heat and walking up lots of hills, I’ve noticed something. For the first time in my adult life, I don’t have chub rub. Which is very surprising considering my thighs are definitely still bigger than I’d like them to be. I always wear knee-length dresses for work to be professional but even though I’m not wearing shorts (no fabric to separate my thighs) my thighs no longer chafe even though they still touch.

2 summers ago, I was putting stick deodorant on my inner thighs and still had tons of irritation and some scabbing from them rubbing against each other so much.

If you need a reason to start your weight loss journey or get back on track, lack of chub rub is amazing🙏🏾

submitted by /u/KittyMinty
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/2EKkU4r

How effective is walking for weight loss?

I am a 24 year old male weighing in at 316lbs. After hearing my doctor go on and on about how I’m fat, obese, etc... he said that I should start walking (since by his words I’m too fat to run) I went for a few walks this week that were each about 1 mile to 2 miles depending on the location. Although it felt like I put in work, it feels like I won’t really be able to “walk the pounds off”. If I’m really trying to lose weight, should I just go weight lift instead or find some other activity to do instead or is walking really a good thing to start with? I’m just trying to drop weight as quick as possible and I don’t know if walking is going to help me accomplish that.

submitted by /u/--Samurai
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/3bhNZ3m