An update to my 3 year old post.

3 years ago, I made a post on Loseit in a desperate attempt to find advice on how to lose weight. I was in the 360's at that point and about to meet up with my then online boyfriend for the first time in real life. despite the post, I didn't manage to lose a SINGLE pound up until I met him. We met, and he loved me regardless of my size. I upgraded him to HUSBAND in 2019!

It's been quite awhile and I forgot I had this account since it was meant to be a throwaway, however, after rediscovering the account, I thought I would post an update!!!

It took me 2 years after posting to get myself together and really try to lose weight. My highest was 375lbs. I actually used much of the advice given to me on my post to start trying again. It's been a year since I have started my weight loss journey and I've lost 106lbs. I'm currently 269lbs.

It's thanks to this community that I was able to push myself in the right direction. I went from helpless to hopeful, and even if it took 2 years for the advice to stick in my head, it was still the advice from THIS community that got me to where I am today. I'm thankful for this community and the kind, wonderful people who are a part of it...and even though my journey isn't done yet and I have a long way to go, I just want to say THANK YOU LOSEIT!

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i know this is probably posted a lot, but i'm under 200 lbs for the first time in over a decade

i have been wondering when, or if ever, i'd be able to make this post. i started trying to actively lose weight in 2016 when i reached my highest weight of around 275-280. i am rather short, so that is quite obese for me. i lurked in this sub to learn about what i was doing wrong, and tried to build a mental aggregate of all of the various kinds of dieting methods, advice, anecdotal accounts etc, that people gave.

Eventually what i found, of what worked for people, shared these traits: dieting is not something you can do temporarily, it is a permanent lifestyle change; do not drink sugar; drink more water; study your portion size for your height and compare it to the portion sizes of people of healthy weights of the same height to see how it differs; exercise has absolutely no bearing on weight loss but it's important to your recovery from obesity anyway, think of it as physical therapy; change your diet away from processed foods to meals made from whole ingredients; use less oil; cico works but is unnecessary if you follow the previous guidelines.

and so.... that's what i set about doing. i don't count calories, because i found it made me a bit neurotic. i started observing the portion sizes of others around me and reducing mine to around the same. i avoid processed food as much as possible.

this was not even remotely easy. the first couple years were hell. i struggled with food addiction most of my life. overeating, eating to cope with depression, ptsd from childhood, etc. but i had noticed the health effects the weight was giving me, sleep apnea, chronic pain, etc, and it scared me. and obviously, i didn't look like myself, i had been The Fat One in my family for so long, but i didn't view myself as fat mentally. but i literally have no idea what i look like under all this fat.

i've suffered backslides and such. but i just kept picking up and going anyway. there were times i thought i could get away with undereating... and also learned the hard way that is not good for you either. now... i eat a healthy amount daily, and only when i'm hungry, and don't find myself snacking much. i am currently roommates with someone as obese as i used to be, and their habits are as bad as mine used to be, and it's been pretty jarring to observe. it has been pretty helpful to stay on course, tbh, even with the smell of fast food constantly filling the house.

anyway, i'd post progress pics but the last time i tried i was downvoted, i assume due to my appearance, so whatever.

i have 27 more lbs to go before im out of the obese bmi. i'm looking forward to that. i already feel so much more spry and limber now.

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Switched from cardio to weight lifting, no weight loss for 2.5 months

I’m 24yo, 6ft, 200lbs. I have been dieting for about a year and a half now. My starting weight was 270 so I am down a good bit so far. My goal weight is 185, so I have just 15 more pounds to go. For a year now I’ve been doing CICO and cardio. Ive kept my calories to 1800 most days of the week. The last 2.5 months I’ve been doing compound weight lifting 3 days a week and cardio about 2 days. I’ve lowered my daily calories to 1600 a day, making sure I get a lot of protein. I have 1 cheat day a week where I go a little above 2000 calories. I weigh and log everything I eat.

I have not lost any weight for the 2.5 months I’ve been lifting. I’ve been making good gains adding about 5 lbs every workout. Am I just replacing fat with muscle? That seems likely but I haven’t seen any difference on the scale at all. Before I started lifting I was losing 2 lbs a week steady and now I’ve flatlined. Is there anything I can do to get over this plateau? Right now I still consider myself skinny fat I know there’s still a lot of weight to be lost.

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Lost a big amount of fat, now I want to get stronger, where to start ?

Hello there,

First of all, I want to thank all the people in this sub, you are part of how I managed to go from morbidly obese to overweight.

Like I said in the title, I lost a decent amount of fat (thanks to CICO, intermittent fasting and this sub) just by diet. I have never worked out much, besides walking 5~6km every now and then.

I'm very satisfied by my weight loss but I feel weak and I want to get strong, not ripped but strong, but I'm overwhelemed by the amount of information out there, I don't know where to start. Also, I prefer working out at home or outdoors (not in a gym).

So, where to start ?

Thanks in advance.

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Unsupportive Spouse

TL;DR: spouse is unsupportive of my weight loss and it's starting to negatively affect me. Advice and coping strategies are welcome.

Throw away because my spouse follows my main account.

A little background about me (F34)... Last summer, I started losing weight when my job became more stressful. I wasn't eating as much during the workday and was physically more active at work. I was losing weight without even trying or really even realizing it at first. At the beginning of 2020, the stress let up and I started to make a conscious effort to continue losing weight. I woke earlier to exercise and continued to eat less/snack less.

This summer, I recorded 70lbs of weight loss, went from obese to overweight, and made it under 200lbs. I'm currently at 85lbs of weight loss with a goal to lose another 30lbs.

In May, I gave IF a shot since I was plateauing. It was a good experience and helped me to really understand my impulses to boredom snack and got me away from eating too late in the day. I don't go to a gym or follow any specific diet plan. My exercise consists of an hour on a stationary bike that we own or a 5 to 6 mike walk outside.

I feel better, sleep better, look better. I actually have consistent periods now and the frequency of my headaches and migraines are greatly reduced. Everyone in my family and in-laws have been super supportive of my journey...except for my husband.

My spouse (M35) of 8 years has struggled with my weight loss (his BMI is in the obese category). He says I'm too braggy and recently called me conceited about my weight loss. He told me a few months ago that the more weight I lose, the more self-conscious he becomes. When I started IF, he was always talking about how I'm starving myself to where I've gone away from eating plan so that I don't have to hear that from him.

I try my best to avoid the words diet, weight loss, exercise, etc and to steer clear of anything that might lead to those topics of conversation.

I invite him on my walks and have tried to share my tips on drinking more water, snacking less, eating smarter but he's not interested in trying to lose his own weight.

Upon self reflection, I was very excited leading up to this summer and seeing myself lose weight. I dont think; however, that I've risen to the level of conceited.

His negativity and adversion to my weight loss is starting to weigh on me. Has anyone else had an unsupportive Spouse and found effective ways to cope with it?

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1000 Days of MFP - Thanks LoseIt and ProgressPics

Hi all,

I want to start by saying MAINTENANCE IS HARD. I'm not going to lie, it's been hard maintaining the weight loss. It seems like I wanted to work harder to lose the weight and now that it's gone, I'm a little more lazy or complacent.

That being said, I'm so grateful to this sub and to ProgressPics for the inspiration. I have upvoted every single progress pic that has been posted to that sub over the last 1000 days. It's my daily inspiration and I feel like everybody who is posting there deserves an upvote. I have also read many of the posts in this sub over the past 1000 days and it helps keep me motivated.

To everybody who is putting in the work, making an effort and sharing their stories with strangers online, THANK YOU. Had I not found these subs I would not be where I am today. I am much healthier and have a much more positive outlook on life because of you. I have changed my lifestyle to one that is much healthier and I owe it all to you.

You can see my 1000 day progress pic here - https://www.reddit.com/r/progresspics/comments/j0qy55/m4557_246_17571lbs_1000_days_of_mfp_thank_you/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

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6 Fall Fudge Recipes You’ll Melt Over

What diet in the world lets you eat a delicious treat like fudge? This one!

This intensely chocolate-flavored confection has long been a classic delicious treat in the U.S., where food historians say it was invented. Some say it was a candy recipe gone wrong—it was “fudged,” hence the name—but according to the Davenport Daily Tribune, origins of fudge can be pointed to college girls in the late 1800s having fudge parties in their dorms.

It makes you wonder if fudge may have been the origin of the famous “freshman 15,” those extra pounds new collegiates gain when they go off to college. But these freezer fudge recipes we’re sharing with you today won’t add an ounce. They have the same creamy texture— with even more trendy flavors like gingerbread, pumpkin, pecan pie and, of course, peanut butter chocolate!

Here are six fall fudge recipes you can indulge in without “fudging” your diet:

1. Basic Freezer Fudge >

If you can’t stop yourself from tinkering with a recipe, this is the place to start. This basic freezer fudge recipe has only three ingredients: peanut butter, chocolate chips (regular or NutriChocolate), and almond milk. Heated in a pot together, they create a creamy, delicious fudge. Try swapping out the chocolate chips to liven things up with some shredded coconut or honey. Scoop the mixture into an ice cube tray or onto a baking sheet you’ve sprayed with zero-calorie cooking spray and pop it in the freezer to harden.

With chocolate chips, one square counts as three Extras. With NutriChocolates, one square counts as one PowerFuel and one Extra.

Grab some NutriChocolates for this recipe right here! >

2. Gingerbread Fudge >

You can almost taste this delicious treat, can’t you? Made with cashew butter and all the spices that make gingerbread cookies the iconic fall treat, this delectable, melt-in-your-mouth fudge has all the satisfying sweetness of gingerbread, but with only a touch of molasses and stevia sweetener.

At only 88 calories per serving, one serving counts as three Extras on Nutrisystem.

3. Pumpkin Spice Fudge >

It wouldn’t be autumn without the taste of pumpkin spice. Imagine it as a piece of soft, creamy fudge that you can actually eat and enjoy with Zero guilt! Almond butter, real pumpkin puree, a little maple syrup, vanilla, coconut oil and, of course, pumpkin spice are combined to become a delicious treat.

The best part of this pumpkin perfection? One serving is only 82 calories, and it counts as three Extras on Nutrisystem.

4. Pecan Pie Fudge >

Two of your favorite desserts all rolled up into one! This simple recipe uses pecan puree (just whip up some pecans in your food processor), maple syrup, vanilla and maple extract, coconut oil and stevia to produce a 102-calorie treat topped with a whole pecan.

This delicious snack counts as three Extras on Nutrisystem.

5. Maple Walnut Fudge >

This fudge turns an appetizing blonde color, just like traditional maple walnut candy. Be prepared to get all of your maple flavor desires in this delectable and creamy treat that clocks in at a mere 109 calories per serving.

On Nutrisystem, one serving of this fudge counts as three Extras.

6. Almond Butter and Sea Salt Freezer Fudge >

Fans of salty and sweet treats will love this version of freezer fudge. This recipe makes 20 servings, so you can savor it all week. Almond butter makes the base for this fudge, which has a creamy chocolatey top layer made with NutriChocolates, all sprinkled with sea salt. It’s only 113 calories per serving, too!

This salty-sweet snack counts as one PowerFuel and one Extra on Nutrisystem.

Grab some NutriChocolates for this recipe right here! >

Want to try another delicious recipe that is perfect for fall? Click the link below!

Buffalo Mac and Cheese

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