Its all worth it

21st of May, that day I had to buy new trousers for school. I didnt try them on, I just bought a size I thought would fit and hoped for the best. I was too embarrased to actually try on any pants. I was over 100kgs then. I remember getting home, trying on the pants, and them not fitting. I remember feeling horrible, I took my dog on a walk and started crying? I didnt really know why, I dont think it was the pants. I think it was how my entire life had been affected by my weight. I thought about the comments I received, wearing a shirt at the beach, all of that. I had tryed and failed losing weight for over 4 years at that point. I knew I had to do something, it was tough, I wanted to give up multiple times, but deep down I knew that I couldnt continue on living the way I was living. Now I am 87kgs, half way to my goal, not nearly finished, but today someone commented on my weight loss. I feel so much better about myself. And those pants, two sizes too big.

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First day of my diet! This is a post for accountability. Any advice for first-timer?

I’ve been lurking around this subreddit for a long time and I’m always so inspired by everyone’s honesty and success stories. I keep seeing posts where people say they’re posting for accountability as they start their weight loss journeys. And, y’know, I finally think I’m ready to join in.

I’m 25 F and I currently weigh 170lbs. I’m about 5’5 in height, so I’m well into the ‘overweight’ category on my BMI chart. I’ve just finished my grad school programme. I realised the other day that my lifestyle is almost completely sedentary. For the past few months, I have just been sitting at my desk writing and researching. I’ve also been ordering in pizzas because I’ve been too lazy to cook. I knew I’d put on weight over the course of the year, but it was still a shock to finally step on the scales this morning to take my starting weight.

I’ve never done CICO before, but I’ve put my stats into MFP and it’s recommended 1200 cals per day. I’m guessing this is pretty standard? I’m going to aim for that anyway, and try to get at least 5k steps in everyday. I used to like running when I was a teenager, but maybe I should wait before starting that again?

I would be really grateful for any advice for a first-timer. I have been thinking about trying to incorporate some intermittent fasting as well. Anyway! I will stop rambling. Thank you for reading, if you did!

(And I have a bit of a migraine atm so apologies if the wording is a little weird at times - I find it hard to express myself!)

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I exercised (almost) every day for a whole month

(Sorry for formatting, am on mobile.)

http://imgur.com/gallery/AEZGK20

26F, ED survivor, been overweight my whole life. I lost 30+ lbs a couple of years ago, gained the few I lost with the ED back, and maintained for a long time. I didn't ever feel mentally healthy enough to go on a weight loss journey again, especially because the one where I lost 30 lbs I ended up with bulimia.

I started August thinking I would get to the best shape of my life. I've improved a lot physically and mentally. I've been exercising 2-3 days a week since January but it has always been 15 minutes tops. So this time I had goals: follow challenges, keep workouts longer than 20 minutes, and improve as much as possible. And I've succeeded!

Except for the days where I wasn't doing well mentally or physically (I'm VitD deficient and haven't been using my supplements, so that shows) or I had another responsibility, I exercised for at least 10 minutes (and usually longer) every day. I'm so proud of myself! Never thought this was possible.

I've also not given into any ED urges and I've been pretty stable. The bad thoughts knock on the door after I eat but I'm able to dodge the urges quite easily. For someone who's been struggling for years, that's a really big achievement. I'm eating 2 times a day with family, trying not to eat sugar but I do a little bit if I feel the need to, and it's like an accidental IF since I don't eat after dinner.

Since the beginning of the month I lost 10 lbs, some of it water weight, lost 4 inches off my body, and I'm actually able to hold myself up for 10 seconds on a pull up bar AND lift my knees up to my stomach. Guys, I wasn't able to pull myself up, let alone actually hold on for 10 seconds. I was stuck on the ground. Since I was a kid. I could never play on monkey bars because I had no muscle and a lot of fat.

I'm just so proud of myself about everything I've achieved so far and I really wanted to share. I've come to learn that success doesn't come from luck or extreme work - it comes from consistency and that especially goes for our bodies. For once in my life I'm actually celebrating what my body can achieve instead of hating what it looks like, and it feels fucking amazing.

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[Directory] Find your quests here! -

Welcome adventurer! Whether you're new on this quest or are towards the end of your journey there should be something below for you.

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For me

Hey everyone! I first started my weight loss journey July of last year. I have since lost 80 pounds! I still have probably at least 20 more to go until I’m at a “normal” weight. And for the first time in YEARS I’m at overweight instead of obese!

I lost weight by counting calories, IF and OMAD. I did some running in the beginning but I only seriously started exercising in January.

I’ve been maintaining since June at about 179 and today I decided I’m going to push myself to get back into becoming healthier. Originally I didn’t have a goal set, I just wanted to look better. I wanted to feel better. And I do, but I’m still not 100% comfortable with my body yet.

The reason I stopped losing weight is because my fiancé didn’t “approve” of it. I remember standing in the kitchen feeling so confident in a size 14 pair of jeans (that were slightly loose!) after being in a tight 18 for over a year when he told me I looked sick. It crushed me. Not once In a whole year did he compliment me on my weight loss. He only picked at me saying things like “you know I like bigger girls” “your butt used to be so much bigger” “you don’t look the same” “your thighs are too small” “you need to gain more weight”. I felt every single one of those insults. I stopped losing weight. I stopped eating healthily. I stopped caring. I thought maybe if I just stayed at that weight he’d come around.

But today, after finding out that he has been cheating on me (with bigger women actually) Today, I restart. For me. For my health, for my confidence. For me.

So here’s to day one, again.

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Don't rush and overcomplicate weight loss

I've been there. One day you suddenly see clearly everything for what it is. You don't exercise, you don't eat well, you're overweight and you're leading an unhealthy lifestyle. You panic. You decide that this is it. You need to change immediately. You throw out the junk food, you buy recipe books, you purchase a gym membership and you vow to never touch junkfood again.

All is going good until you've had a rough day two weeks later. You get home and order takeout. You wake up the next day feeling guilty but decide to move on. But today is not better than yesterday. So you eat your feelings away and decide that maybe you should take a break from all this dieting stuff. You have enough on your plate and planning everything takes so much effort. Not to mention food is the only thing that's bringing you joy right now. And I mean, you did last two full weeks, that's something! So you let yourself go.

A few months later you suddenly see everything clearly again. And rinse and repeat.

You've heard it over and over again but let me say it again. Weight loss should be sustainable. And preferably slow. You're not doing yourself a favor by shedding more than 2lbs a week.

I know fast results are what people want but they are not realistic and they raise chances of gaining the weight back. I know some people aim to lose the weight quickly and only then start building habits to maintain but that's very hard and odds are against them.

You need to make weightloss a way of life. Something you can do without thinking about and obsessing over. Something that's a part of your life but not the centre of it.

Small changes over time, moderation, some exercise and smart choices. That's all you need. It's not easy but it's simple.

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Afraid to go on the scale

The last time I checked the scale was so long ago I can't even remember. I have gained so much weight, that I have had to go back to the store buy clothes that could actually fit me, *many* times.

I have struggled weight loss with all my life, but it has been nothing like this.

What hurts the most is that a lot of this weight is weight I HAVE GAINED BACK!!!!!! Which makes me so unbelievably disappointed in myself, that I can't even express it. I started at 150lbs, and went down to 126lbs (I'm 5'3). The last time I had the courage to check the scale, I weighed in at 196lbs...

That was a long time ago... and now I'm scared. I had to go back to the store yet again for a bigger size, because the other big clothes I bought no longer fit me....

I can feel the weight on my body, and I hate it. It's uncomfortable. Even laying down, my fat rolls around my sides and my back, and it is painful. The stairs in my house now seem impossible. I'm tired doing even the most simple things....

I'm devastated, especially because I gained all my weight back... I feel lost. I feel like giving up. I'm afraid of looking at myself in the mirror, taking pictures, and stepping on the scale because I know I will hate what I see.

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