Friday, October 23, 2020

I've lost 6lbs in 4 and a half weeks!!

I'm very excited so I had to share this somewhere. I had been gradually gaining weight since I hit my 20s and after the lockdown added another 30lbs out of seemingly no where, I decided enough was enough.

My starting weight was 13st 6lbs (I am 23F standing at 5'7"). I set my goal to 9st 0lbs because if I'm going to do this, let's aim high!!

My technique is a gradual one, exercise at least once a week at the gym, with a few shorter workouts sprinkled through the weekdays (sit ups, skipping rope, etc). My main weight loss technique is simply cutting down my calories - my meals are generally balanced and healthy, my portion sizes and snacking is not. So I got an app called MyFitnessPal and set up my account: start weight, goal, rate of weight loss desired (1-2lbs a week) and age/height. It calculated that I should eat no more than 1,550 kcal a day and it's very easy to enter and save food items and the kcals so that you can select them for a meal quickly.

Keeping my breakfast and work lunches pretty much the same everyday means the main variable is my snacks and evening meal. I even looked up portion sizes for an idea of how much I should be eating (turns out I need double the veggies I normally make and about half the hot chips).

I wasn't eating very much before because this calorie cut hasn't really left me too hungry. I've just stopped snacking all the time! I've cut all soft drinks and my only liquids are water, a glass of wine as a treat or a cup of tea.

I started this routine 4 and a half weeks ago and this morning I hit 13st 0lbs!!!

I'm so happy that this is working and it's incredible to see the consistent shedding of the pounds!!

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11 Healthy Bread Recipes for Baking Season

The aroma of fresh-baked bread makes your home feel just a little cozier when the weather outside turns chilly. Eating bread straight from the oven warms you up from the inside out, too. But maybe you have heard that you have to avoid all bread recipes when you’re trying to eat healthy and lose extra pounds. We’re here to tell you that you can enjoy all of the sensory pleasures of homemade bread and stay on track to your weight loss goals.

With these 11 healthy bread recipes, you can treat yourself and the rest of your household to the tantalizing smells and the satisfying tastes of bread this season. Best of all, these recipes are so easy, you don’t need any baking experience.

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 1. Seeded Whole Wheat Bread Dough >

Healthy Seeded Whole Bread dough

Calories per Serving: 188

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 2 Extras

Baking your own bread lets you use deliciously healthy ingredients like sunflower and pumpkin seeds to add extra flavor and crunch to your sandwiches. Try this healthy bread to make a classic PB&J, toast it and top it with avocado or turn it into a perfect seasonal treat with a spread of fresh apple butter.

2. Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Bread >

Healthy Whole Wheat Cranberry Orange Bread

Calories per Serving: 137

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 1 Extra

If you like healthy bread recipes that are soft and sweet, this simple loaf is sure to become a favorite for your breakfast or coffee breaks. It is low in calories—with just 137 per serving—and has no added sugar because the sweetness comes from oranges and applesauce.

3. Whole Wheat Herb Focaccia >

Healthy Whole Wheat Herb Focaccia

Calories per Serving: 129

On Nutrisystem, Count As: ½ SmartCarb, 2 Extras

Focaccia (pronounced “foe-KAH-chuh”) is a savory Italian-style flatbread with a texture like pizza dough. Enjoy it alongside soup and salad or just dip it in low-sodium, sugar-free marinara sauce. Bump up the taste of your focaccia with plenty of fresh herbs like rosemary and oregano, which are Free foods that add no calories but lots of flavor.

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4. Irish Soda Bread >

Irish Soda Bread

Calories per Serving: 109

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb

A staple for many bread-loving families, our Irish Soda Bread features the flavors of orange, vanilla and raisins. Plus, it gives you all the satisfaction of a firm and chewy loaf. We made it with whole wheat flour, so it’s high in fiber and just one slice leaves you feeling full for hours.

5. 5-Ingredient Buffalo Cauliflower Breadsticks >

5-Ingredient Buffalo Cauliflower Breadsticks

Calories per Serving: 116

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel and 1 Vegetable

For parties, game days or a snack anytime, these breadsticks treat you and your gang to the zesty flavor of buffalo sauce and gooey melted cheese atop a hearty base that’s perfectly crusty. You can have the breadsticks warm and ready to eat in under 30 minutes—even faster if you pick up cauliflower “rice” in the produce or frozen food sections of your grocery store.

6. Honey Yogurt Cornbread Muffins >

Healthy Honey Yogurt Cornbread Muffins

Calories per Serving: 110

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb

Muffins are the happy spot where bread meets cake—they’re soft and fluffy yet flavorful and filling. Sweet honey and tangy yogurt combine with savory cornbread to make these muffins tasty and oh-so-satisfying, but just right for your healthy eating plan.

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7. Air Fryer Garlic Bread >

Healthy Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Calories per Serving: 109

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 1 Extra

A side of garlic bread can turn any Italian dish into a feast worthy of your favorite Italian restaurant. Try this easy garlic bread recipe with our Four Cheese Manicotti or Meatballs in Marinara Sauce. We made our version of garlic bread in the air fryer so it comes out crispy and warm, yet easy on the calories.

8. Gluten-Free Banana Bread >

Healthy Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Calories per Serving: 150

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 1 Extra

Whether you’ve never made banana bread before or if you’ve been baking for years, you’ll be amazed at how quick and easy it is to whip up this tasty loaf. In just five simple steps, you’ll have a fragrant and moist bread ready to slice and enjoy for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

9. Gluten-Free Maple Cornbread >

Gluten-Free Maple Cornbread

Calories per Serving: 98

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb

Whether you’re trying to avoid gluten or just love the taste and texture of warm cornbread straight from the oven, this version is the perfect side to soups, stews or our Chockful of Veggie Chili. The maple syrup gives the bread a hint of sweetness but keeps it less than 100 calories per serving.

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10. Easy-to-Make Zucchini Bread >

Easy-to-make Healthy Zucchini Bread

Calories per Serving: 114

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 1 Extra

This simple loaf is so soft, moist and rich in flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg, it’s almost like coffee cake. But it’s high in fiber because it’s made with whole wheat flour and shredded zucchini, so it keeps you feeling full for hours after eating it.

11. Cauliflower Crust Breadsticks >

Cauliflower Crust Breadsticks

Calories per Serving: 204

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 2 Vegetables and 1 Extra

Lots of mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings load up these warm and crusty breadsticks with flavor. Even better: you can eat four of them and get only about 200 calories, plus 16 grams of protein and two of your daily servings of non-starchy vegetables. What could be better?

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Lost over 50lbs in 5 months! But finding it harder to lose weight (35M, 5ft 10, SW 262, CW 211, GW 192)

TDLR Lost 50lbs! Despite eating at a deficit of 1300 calories - it feels like I am now only able to lose weight when I exercise and don't eat back calories. Worried that this will get harder and harder.

I have finally reached the 50lbs mark of my weight loss journey since end of May by eating on average 1300 calories a day, walking a lot, doing C25K and now jogging 3-5 times a week.

But I have started to notice that it is getting harder to lose weight. In the past I could lose weight from dieting and walking alone, but now - despite still eating around 1300 (1500 at the most) a day - I only lose weight when I have exercised (i.e. jogged at least 5k) most days.

It just feels like a strange transition and I am conscious it will be harder to exercise in the Autumn/Winter (I prefer being outside as I get bored inside), but will still aim to (or start exercising at home). Last week I actually gained a pound for the first time when I did no exercise (although did a 10k jog on Sat and Sun so wanted to give my body time to rest) but was still at a deficit.

Any reason why I am not losing weight from diet alone now when I am eating at a deficit? It has me worried how difficult it would be to maintain in the future. I don't want to be eating 1300-1500 calories a day forever.

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Where are my beans?!

41F / 172cm / SW96kg / CW70kg / GW64kg.

So I'm down 25kg, woo! But... I still have no damn beans.

I'm now at the wonderful point where even supportive friends are wondering how I can lose any more weight (sidebar: that feels amazing!).

But I'm just as lethargic as before. Just as prone to exhaustion after even modest activity. Just as mentally sluggish.

I suspect I know the problem, but I'd love to hear from others who've encountered this issue and bested it.

I should mention - all weight loss has been via IF and CICO. No real exercise (which is what I reckon's missing). My plan has always been to first get the weight off, then start to develop my relationship with exercise. Sadly, lockdown plus toddler has thwarted my nascent gym habit!

Please, share your stories and shine a light on how I can stop being an extra in The Walking Dead and start being an extra on Sweatin to the Oldies.

ETA weight oops

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NSV: Longtime lurker finally starting my weight Loss journey (20sF, 5'5, CW:292lbs GW:199lbs Ultimate GW:130)

Hi 👋 I'm a longtime lurker on this sub, I have been for years but I created this new account to dedicate it to my fitness joyrney. Sorry this post is so long. This is my first time posting on reddit. I hope this is within the rules.

Any advice or words of wisdom you have are deeply appreciated!

I have a non scale victory to share with y'all. It's not major. But it means so much to me personally.

Three weeks ago I decided to take my life in my hands. I wasn't sure how I'd do it.

The last time I was under 200lbs I was 15 years old. I was always a big kid, my weight at age 12 bounced around at 150-180. I remember being 10 and my Dr whispering to my mother that I was very obese for my age. I'm in young adulthood now and I'm about 8lbs off from 300lbs.

My family has a history of trying new diets, hitting the gym in spurts, trying new exercises and talking a lot about health. All in a desperate attempt to take control of our health. We're a family of yoyo dieters. Finally within the last 2 years everyone in my family has found what works for them. Now, they're losing and maintaining weight loss and healthy lifestyles is a dominant discussion every day. But as for me well...it's not so easy...

As a kid, I loved science and health- I was the 8year old health fanatic, I'd get 10 books on health and read it in a day. I wanted to be a doctor one day. I loved learning about healthy lifestyles and how the human body worked and in highschool I was studying to enter the medical field. But crippling anxiety and severe depression and multiple suicide attempts mercilessly off-railed my life. Between the medication and the inumerable unhealthy habits I adopted because of my intense self-loathing the weight rapidly piled on. When I was 16 I reached 295lbs. That same year I rapidly lost about 95 lbs. In the most unhealthy and healthy ways possible. By 17 I was back at 250. At 19 I traveled a bit and dropped to 200. 20-21 I bounced around 220. At 22 i hit close to 300. Yoyo dieters, ya know how it is.

I at first wanted to lose weight for the typical teenage girls reasons for doing anything. Guys. Other people's opinions of me. Family expectations.

But then I started caring about me. The health problems. The limitations related to obesity. The sports I wouldn't be able to play. The friends I might never make. My desire to live a long life of travel and adventure. I started caring about myself.

I tried everything, I worked out, watched my calories, but I have an intensely bad habit of giving up 4 hours into everything I've ever started.

Well 3 weeks ago that changed. I was tired of contemplating ending it all.

I was walking one night by myself to clear my head and cry. I was tired of hating myself. I was tired of being life's victim.

And so I ran.

I ran for 3 blocks for the first time since I was in 3rd grade. And when I ran I left behind all the dark years of my youth.

And then I ran some more.

That's something I've always longed to do in my heart. I always wanted to be on a track team. I've longed for years now to run without knee pain. I've only managed to jog for 5 seconds before collapsing out of breath.

When I told my dad years ago that I wanted to run track he was so proud of me. I remember the look as he proudly said I must take after him because he ran track. I never forgot how proud he was.

My family supports me in whatever I do.

But I dont want to let them in on this secret part of me right now. I'm embarking on this journey on my own. For health, emotional and spiritual reasons

I walk every evening. I run a little every day. Whenever I get the chance. I didn't know I could still run. But now I know I can so my spirit impels me to run at every opportunity.

I'm going to keep running until I find myself. Until I no longer have to run from my past. Who I used to be. I can't wait to run into the woman I am soon to become.

I'm going to lose this weight. I'm going to take control of my life. I'm dedicating this next year to my health. I'm giving myself 2 years. Because 2 years from now, I'm going to be traveling far from my home to work on a volunteer construction project that I'm signing up for as soon as I reach a healthy weight.

And since I have nobody to share this with, I came here to introduce myself.

Hello world.

I'm a volunteer construction worker.

I'm a teacher and photographer and artist and musician.

But most importantly,

I'm a runner! :)

EDIT: I just want to say, if you're just starting out like me. Just do it. Just do what it you feel you need to be that person that you see yourself becoming. Because the person you're going to become will be so thankful to you for the work you put in to change.

Just get out there and run. Or buy that new outfit. Or set that goal. There's not much you can learn from me, I'm sorry.

But please know, you have waiting deep within you a series of amazing victories that are just waiting to happen. And the first victory happens the second you say "I can. I will. I am."

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

Am I finally eating healthy?

Please read what I have to say, I'm seeking any advice I can get. I'm 18, M, 18, 6'3 and I've been around 230 pounds for about a year. I did little exercise but one common thread is whenever I was busy with life and exercise, I would try to eat very little or just have one big meal for the day. After a few months of struggling to diet with no results, last week I gave that up and decided to make gradual changes to my routine. I have done 1+ hour of cardio each day this week and work has stayed the same, but I now eat much more than I did before and I feel amazing. I'm making healthier choices like having fruit and a snack at work then eating again later, rather than having a ton of cereal or pasta once I got home. I imagine I was having about 1,500 calories before, because I only thought calories mattered when losing weight, but I think I'm having 2,000 plus lately and I feel amazing, and I havent checked the scale but I already notice I'm slimming down a very tiny bit. Is eating way more nutritous food throughout the day instead of having one sorry meal actually doing much more for my weight loss?

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Can’t stick to it

I just can’t stick to it. I want to lose weight but I just can’t get myself to stay consistent with going to the gym and eating healthy. I hate how I look and I have gained 20+ pounds in the last 2-3 years. I try and eat healthy and then I end up at gas stations for late night snacks, ordering out because I’m lazy to cook or don’t like what’s in my fridge, snacking often because I’m eating healthy and it isn’t filling, etc. I drink soda pop like a maniac and I can’t seem to stop, I will drink anywhere from 2-5 sodas a day. I hate water and almost never drink it. I hate that I can’t stick with it and I need some tips. I need to start from scratch and I need all the help I can get.

Simple healthy recipes, beginner workout plans targeting weight loss, healthy snacks, cheap healthy options, mental tips, etc..

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