Saturday, October 3, 2020

Thank You Reddit

I was having a socially distanced, four person BBQ on the 4th of July this year and a friend talked to me about his weight loss journey. The next day I opened Instagram and my friend was sharing her accomplishment of losing nearly 80 lbs.

That night I opened the Reddit app and was scrolling through this subreddit and I found myself inspired by a random story. The next day I started my sustainable diet and have been incorporating exercise into my life little by little.

In three months, I’ve gone from 265 to 239 lbs and there is no stopping me. Sometimes we share our stories and have no idea who it will help - but trust me - they do help someone, somewhere, just like me.

Thank you, friends. I really appreciate each of you sharing your wins, your victories, tips, tricks, and set backs! Xo

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Feeling Like Giving Up

I am a 5'4", 166 lbs, woman, and I've been eating less than 1300 cal/day, 6 days a week, for the past 6 months. (Tracking on my fitness pal and habit bull.) I haven't been weighing myself because in the past when I've tried to lose weight the lack of movement on a scale just makes me give up. I told myself I would weigh in at the 6 month mark just to see how I'm doing.

Today was weigh in day, and I have not lost a single pound. I'm very close to throwing in the towel altogether. I've emailed my doctor's office for an appointment with a dietician, but I'm racking my brain trying to make sense of this. I do not work out, but I feel my calorie intake is low to begin with (and yes I measure everything I eat) I just can't explain how its possible for me to eat so little and not lose weight.

Anyone have ideas as to why there would be no weight loss? Thank you in advance!

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Weight-loss Bet Buddy wanted!

Hello 😊

TL:DR Looking for a weight-loss buddy to lose 6 kgs (14-15 lbs) in 2 months. We would send scale pictures everyday via telegram and engage in healthy competition, a bet and generous amount of trash-talk to get to our goal weight

I am looking for a weight loss buddy who has a similar amount of weight to lose 6-7 kgs. (14-15 lbs) We would ideally get to know each other and motivate each other to lose that weight over a period of 2 months or faster if possible. The way I see it, we have a weight loss bet to see who reaches that goal weight first. We can discuss the stakes as we get to know each other to make things fun and interesting.

I am intensely competitive, and it would be helpful if you are as well. Sarcasm and trash talk are life skills that I value and use profusely. So, it would help if you use the same to avoid getting butt hurt.

I’m looking for someone in India to match time zones and our daily scale pictures and of course to collect the bet money that I will no doubt win off you :D.

It would also help if you are 30+ so that we can really get along as well. I’m 40 female living in Bangalore, India. A similar age group would help 😊

Please do reach out to me if you think this will also benefit you. If there are more than 2-3 of us, I am open to creating a weight loss group focused on a bet on telegram to lose these kilos/lbs.

The ball is in your court, do reach out with a little bit about you by DMing me and let us discuss and move to telegram to get the kilos dropping ASAP!

Talk to you soon!

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The link between excersise and motivation

I recently took a month and a half break from my excersise of choice (jogging) Co incidentally I also have been demotivated and have lost negligible weight. I noticed over time that when I excersise, it helps in the diet not just calorie burning wise, but it gives me the motivation and dicipline I need. Without excersise weight loss stops for me.

Anyway I don't know why this is, it could be that I don't want to destroy my workout with more food. Buy simply if yall need motivation and don't excersise, as long as you burn enough calories that you can be proud of its worth It

-ps when I started jogging half a year ago, I couldn't go more than 5-7 minutes before stopping and that was at 8kph

A month later I could run 15, then 25

Now 6 months later (witb 2-3 months of breaks meaning 3.5 months of a work) I can run 10 kilometers, all with one break in between. That's how easy fitness is I was shocked

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Superfood Saturday: Why You Need to Jump on the Walnut Wagon

You’d never suspect it to look at them, but walnuts are one of the most important sources of plant chemicals known as polyphenols which studies have linked to reducing the risk of diseases as diverse as cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s.

Another study confirmed that walnuts rank above all other nuts, including almonds, pecans and peanuts, in their abundance of antioxidants including polyphenols.  In fact, they have twice as many of these disease-fighting chemicals as any other nut, according to the research, which was presented at a meeting of the American Chemical Society.

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And their brain-like shape is, ironically, a clue to something else they do. Researchers at the David Geffen Medical School at the University of California at Los Angeles, in a study published in the Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging, found that those who eat 10.3 grams of walnuts daily—that’s just six to seven walnut halves—did better than people who didn’t eat walnuts on tests measuring memory, concentration and information processing speed.

And if that’s not enough, walnuts are a good source of linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid linked to heart health, and they have an unusually high amount of vitamin E, according to a study published in 2009 in the journal Acta Horticulturae, which also found that walnut consumption contributed to weight loss, lower cholesterol and blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes.

Sold on walnuts? On the Nutrisystem program, walnuts count as a PowerFuel. A serving is two tablespoons of walnut halves.

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Ready to jump on the walnut wagon? Try these four delicious walnut recipes:

1. Banana Nut Overnight Oatmeal >

banana nut cream

This flex breakfast could make even Monday mornings seem great. Pack all the ingredients into a mason jar the night before—dry oats, almond milk, sugar—free maple syrup, vanilla extract, crushed walnuts and banana. Refrigerate overnight, and you’re good to go the next morning. A serving counts as one and a half SmartCarbs, one PowerFuel and one Extra.

2. Stuffed Acorn Squash >

stuffed acorn squash

Ever dream of a veggie as good as dessert? You got it!  Imagine an acorn squash baked until it’s creamy and stuffed with quinoa, pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries, and crushed walnuts, spiced with coriander.  You can eat it as a Flex Meal or serve it as a side. Count it as one SmartCarb and one PowerFuel

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3. Air Fryer Baked Apple >

air fryer apple

Like apple pie, but guilt free, this recipe turns an apple or pear  into a delicious dessert filled with raisins and walnuts, and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. You could even eat it for breakfast!  This recipe counts as a half of a SmartCarb, a half of a PowerFuel, and one extra. (You’ll need an air fryer, which helps cook your food to a crispy texture with circulating air so you never have to fry again.)

4. Maple Fig Energy Bites >

maple fig energy bites

This is your perfect snack-to-go, and it’s so simple to make. Simply combine one package of Nutrisystem Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal, a quarter cup dried figs, a quarter cup of wlanuts with a quarter cup of water in a food processor and roll into balls. That’s it!

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Friday, October 2, 2020

Trick or Tweet! Fall into Winnings with Our October Twitter Giveaway

October is filled with fun, friends and fall festivities. We’re adding even more excitement to your month with our Twitter giveaways! Check out the first giveaway below and rake in some dough this October.

Motivation Monday Giveaway

Add some extra motivation to your Monday with our #MotivationMonday giveaway!

When is it? This giveaway will start on October 5, 2020. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 pm EST on October 8, 2020.

Where do I go to enter? You can enter the giveaway on the Nutrisystem Twitter page. Be sure to follow us so that you can stay updated!: @nutrisystem

How do I enter? Find our #MotivationMonday giveaway tweet (@nutrisystem) and reply to it with one word to describe your motivation.

What can I win? We’ll randomly pick one winner to win a $75 gift card!  We will also update this article with the winner on or about October 29, 2020.

Click here to follow us on Twitter! >

Check out the official giveaway rules below:

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING.
1. Eligibility: The Motivation Monday Giveaway (the “Campaign”) is open only to those who participate via Twitter, and who are at least 18 years old as of the date of entry, and reply to @nutrisystem’s tweet with one word to describe their motivation. The Campaign will run from Oct. 5 to Oct. 8, 2020. The Campaign is only open to legal residents of the United States and District of Columbia and is void where prohibited by law. Continental US only. Note: HI, AK, PR, and Canada are not eligible to win. Employees of Nutrisystem®, Inc. (“Nutrisystem”), its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, (collectively the “Employees”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of Employees are not eligible to participate in the Campaign. The Campaign is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.

2. Agreement to Rules: By participating, the Contestant (“You”) agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of Nutrisystem as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Campaign.

3. Campaign Period: Entries will be accepted online starting on Oct. 5. All online entries must be received by 11:59 pm EST on October 8.

4. How to Enter: The Campaign must be entered by responding to a @nutrisystem tweet on Twitter, as previously outlined. The entry must fulfill all Campaign requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Nutrisystem. You may enter only once. You must provide the information requested. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If You use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of Nutrisystem.

5. Prizes: One (1) winner (the “Winner”) will receive a $50.00 gift card and a $25.00 gift card. Total Prize Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $75.00. Actual/appraised value may differ at time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by Nutrisystem. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at Nutrisystem’s discretion. The prize is nontransferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Nutrisystem to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation unless prohibited by law. The Visa Gift Cards (the “card”) are issued by Sunrise Banks, N.A. St. Paul, MN 55103, pursuant to a license for Visa U.S.A. Inc. The card is distributed and serviced by Blackhawk Network California, Inc. pursuant to an agreement with Sunrise Banks, N.A. The Visa Gift Card is not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. No cash or ATM access. Not for gambling. Card cannot be used at merchants requiring a manual card imprint. Card cannot be used to make preauthorized or recurring bill payments. The Visa Gift Card is not refundable at retail stores. Additional guidelines may apply. See Cardholder Agreement at https://ift.tt/1jM8iUe for terms.

6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

7. Winner Selection and Notification: Winner will be selected by random drawing under the supervision of Nutrisystem. Winner will be notified via a Twitter message within three (3) days following selection of Winner. Winner must respond by Monday, Oct. 12 at 8:30 a.m. EST. Nutrisystem shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam, junk e-mail, or other security settings or for Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 3 days from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and release as required, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Campaign is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY WINNER (AT NUTRISYSTEM‘S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE CAMPAIGN, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.

8. Rights Granted by You: By entering this content (e.g., photo, video, text, etc.), You understand and agree that Nutrisystem, anyone acting on behalf of Nutrisystem, and Nutrisystem’s licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the World, without limitation, your entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Campaign, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes. without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent.

9. Terms & Conditions: Nutrisystem reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Campaign should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond Nutrisystem’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Campaign. In such case, Nutrisystem may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Nutrisystem. Nutrisystem reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Campaign or website or violates these Terms & Conditions. Nutrisystem has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Campaign, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to: multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same
computer in excess of that allowed by Campaign rules; or the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Campaign may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, Nutrisystem reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10. Limitation of Liability: By entering, You agree to release and hold harmless Nutrisystem and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such entrant’s participation in the Campaign and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries.

11. Disputes: THIS Campaign IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF the United States AND the state of Pennsylvania WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Campaign, participant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Campaign, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in Pennsylvania having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Campaign). Participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

12. Privacy Policy: Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the Nutrisystem website. To read the Privacy Policy, click here.

13. Winners List: A list of winners will be posted on leaf.nutrisystem.com on or about Oct. 29, 2020, and will remain posted until Nov. 29, 2020. To obtain a copy of the Winner’s name or a copy of these Official Rules, mail your request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Nutrisystem 600 W Office Center Dr, Fort Washington, PA 19034, United States. Requests must be received no later than Oct. 29, 2020.

14. Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Campaign is Nutrisystem, Inc. 600 W Office Center Dr, Fort Washington, PA 19034, United States.

15. Facebook: The Campaign hosted by Nutrisystem is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.

16. By participating, You, the Contestant, have affirmatively reviewed, accepted, and agreed to all of the Official Rules. ABBREVIATED RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Campaign open until 11:59 pm EST on Oct. 8, 2020. Open to all legal residents of the 50 United States (including the District of Columbia). Must be at least 18 years of age to enter. Continental US only. HI, AK, PR, and Canada are not eligible to win. Void where prohibited. Total ARV of all prizes is $75. See Official Rules at leaf.nutrisystem.com. Sponsor: Nutrisystem, Inc.

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2 weeks in Onederland! (And someone took a picture of me I don't hate)

Someone took a picture of me last week on a hike without me knowing, and I haven't been able to stop looking at it! I've avoided cameras my whole life. The 2 before pics I included are a candid picture from a wedding photographer and a photo I had to provide when I got promoted. The idea that people's first impression of me is now at 196 lbs instead of 270ish blows my mind.

Before and Now

Story time for anyone who cares to read:

I started my weight loss journey back in February (29M, 5'10). I've hovered between 250-280 my entire life since the beginning of high school. The last time I wasn't overweight/obese was probably kindergarten. My depression and anxiety have always kept me held down, and I spent my life resigned to being fat, fantasizing about a future version of myself that could fix it.

I'm not sure what was different this time, but after a particularly bad depressive episode driving home from work, my mood swung up and I was again feeling motivated to finally commit to improving myself. I wrote a note to myself before I slunk back into my usual apathy:

"I can't do this alone -- I need your help. You don't always need to be on a high like I am now, but you do need to know that I'll always be here on this page."

I started with common sense dieting. No calorie counting, no weigh ins, just making all of my own meals with whole foods. No more Wendy's at midnight on my way home from work (biggie bag with baconator fries and chocolate frosty), no more Burger King for breakfast/lunch (eggnormous burrito, hash browns, iced mocha/ large whopper meal), no more Domino's (2 whole medium pan pizzas in 2-4 servings), etc. I stopped buying my biggest trigger food, PEANUT BUTTER. Instead I was eating foods (that I LIKED, this is vital) such as brown rice, whole wheat bread, veggies, beans, eggs, chicken, avocado, cheese, potatoes, beef, fish etc. No processed foods. And I had fun with my cooking and meal prep. Weirdly, quarantine was a huge help. I still had to go to work, but I could spend my time at home focusing on nutrition and cooking.

When I did weigh myself almost a month later, I had lost 17 lbs! Another 13 next month, then 10, then 5. At this point I decided to try keto and intermittent fasting, as I thought it might be sustainable for me since cutting out so much sugar had made me realize that carbs weren't my favorite food. The water weight loss put me down another 20 in just over a month. I've stayed on it, but it definitely isn't for everyone. The best thing it's done for me though is forcing me to track my calories/macros. I actually enjoy it now, it's like a game. The combo of keto/fasting also plummeted my appetite. I actually have to make sure I get ENOUGH calories/protein some days!

Since then, I've been losing at a much more normal rate, and I've been ok with it. I'm not in a rush anymore, and I KNOW I'll reach my goal. I've also finally gotten consistent with strength training at the gym, increased my calories closer to maintenence, and started (attempting) jogging and hiking. I'm starting to recognize and appreciate non-weight results. Running for over a minute without dying for the first time was a watershed moment for me.

I've also gone to the doctor for the first time since high school, and started seeing a therapist again. For anyone trying to lose with a mental illness, please do the same. I can't emphasize it enough. You don't have to do it alone.

By taking these new habits on piecemeal, I finally feel like I have a healthy lifestyle without needing to throw myself over a wall every day. I have a basis to start the rest of my life on. Do I have bad days? Of course! I still get emotionally exhausted, and I binge once in a while (albeit on healthier food). I went out drinking with my friends last month. While I was good and stuck to gin and sodas, drunk me downed a cup of mac n cheese and an order of maple fried chicken at 1am. Shit happens, you have to be able to forgive yourself and keep doing what you are able to put in. It doesn't need to be more than that.

Even with all this, I struggle with my self image. My loose skin from decades of obesity isn't going to magically disappear. And I'm still the same person with a lot of the same problems. But now I trust myself to actually work on them in the future.

Oh, and I've now had peanut butter in my house without binging on it for 4 months!!! (biggest accomplishment)

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