Thursday, November 12, 2020

Plateauing early on (CICO, rigorous tracking)

As it says in the title, I've hit a snag early on. I began my journey in September and am on day 53 of tracking with Lose It and CICO. My daily calorie budget is 1440 kcal, which I rarely, if ever, actually reach. Most days I hit 1200. In the first weeks, things went quick. As it often goes with people hefting around way too much weight, the pounds peeled off at mind blowing speed. 10 pounds in almost no time, almost 20 pounds in 38 days. Then, two weeks ago, I got stuck and I haven't moved up or down a pound in that time. I know plateauing is a thing and that weight loss slows down somewhat after the initial change. But I was not expecting to hit this brick wall within 2 months or until much later down the road. I track almost religiously, have never once been over budget and have cut out most of the crap I would usually intake. The early plateau is really eating at my motivation. But I want to and need to get rid of another 80-something pounds so I soldier on. Does anyone have any experience with hitting a wall so early? Any way to nudge it in the right direction? Any guidance would be appreciated.

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Weight loss so far! 13kg down and about 40kg more to go!

I’m a 24 year old female.

Height: 170cm (5’6”) Start Weight: 135kg (297lbs) Current Weight: 118kg (260lbs) Goal Weight: 70kg (154lbs)

I’ve been steadily gaining weight since I was 15. I think my heaviest has been 137kg (302lbs). I lost some weight in 2017/2018 and got down to 110kg (242lbs) but gained it all back during 2019.

I was in a situation that was giving me anxiety to the point of vomiting on a pretty regular basis and although I know it wasn’t healthy, seeing a few kgs drop in my weight was the kick I needed push myself to lose my weight in a healthy way. The situation that was giving me such mad anxiety came to a close and I’ve been on a steady decline since in a much healthier way.

In terms of what I’m doing, I walk every day, count my calories, and have recently started doing some body weight exercises.

It’s such a small loss but this is the first time I’ve been able to see it and I wanted to share with some strangers!

10kg difference!

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Long Term Success Chances?

M/26/5'7"/290lbs.

I have struggled with weight since I was around 18 years old. A couple of years ago, I went from 245 down to 187, doing CICO and CrossFit. Almost as soon as I hit my lowest weight, I started a stressful new job and gained it ALL back PLUS 45lbs.

I just had my A1C checked, and I am at 6.3. For those not fluent in the language of diabetes, that means I'm on my absolute last chance to turn my shit around before I develop type 2 diabetes for sure. I have a family history of it as well.

I have started working intensely with a therapist, as well as a personal trainer. I have previously been to several nutritionists, do a ton of research on nutrition, and I work for a dining program at a big 10 school. I have a RD in the office, she sits 10 feet from me.

I also spend a lot of time watching My 600lb Life, I think it honestly might be a form of self-harm for me at this point. Something I keep seeing and hearing and reading is that long-term success for big weight loss is almost zero. I'm afraid if I lose weight again, I'll yo-yo back up above 300.

I know the answer isn't "don't try to lose weight". I know that's the opposite of the answer, but I still can't help but feel terrified and defeated, before I've really even started. I don't know what answer I'm looking for, I suppose I'm just venting.

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How to prevent or diminish stretch marks

So basically I’ve gone done from 225 to like 160 give it take 5 pounds this year. I’m at the point where I’m slowing my weight loss and building more muscles but I’m starting to notice stretch marks. The only ones that are really appearing are the ones by my waist, the ones on my arm are pretty negligible I think because I built a decent amount of muscle. Any suggestions to reduce stretch marks? I’ve still got a lot on my stomach I’d like to get rid of so know there only going to get worse. All I’m really doing is an workouts to help it look more toned and staying hydrated. Anything I can really do or just gotta live with it? 18M btw thanks

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I walked 10 miles today for the first time in 4 years.

I've been walking everyday since June when I began my weight loss. So far I've lost 50 lbs in 5 months due to calorie restriction and daily exercise. At first I went 2 miles per day, then 3, and recently I will go at least 4 miles a day. I try to go longer when my legs/feet don't hurt or I feel energetic, which is a new feeling for me. The longest I've walked untill today was 8 miles, but today felt good so I suprised myself and went 10.

So far my progress has mostly been visual fat loss and feeling healthier, but today I proved that I'm stronger too! I'm so proud of myself. I used to hate exercise because I was always tired. Losing weight has made me feel so much better, I have more energy, and I don't feel sad all the time anymore. Happy. I think I'm happy lately. Changing my eating and exercising habits has changed my life. I'm in this for at least 50 more lbs, wish me luck. Thanks for reading.

MapMyRun Walk Summary

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How do you stay motivated enough to exercise regularly?

I was doing really good on my weight loss journey until quarantine hit. I had lost over 100 pounds, but I've gained most of it back since the pandemic started. I've never been one to be motivated enough to workout because I'm so busy with work and school that I have no energy by the end of the day. However, because I did so much walking around campus and such during school, and playing on a volleyball team one night a week, I was able to get lots of exercise. But now...I just can't talk myself into making time dedicated to exercising because I'd have to do it so late at night, and I'm exhausted by then (still in school and working online). I've been trying to eat better, but I live in a very toxic household and I am a stress/emotional eater so eating right is a challenge within itself.

Also, I have never been able to do conventional workouts, like treadmills and weights. I get too bored. I have asthma too, so running was never a viable option for me. In the summer, I swim...and during the school year, I'm walking a lot and playing volleyball. I tried jumproping for a while because I loved it as a kid, but that only lasted a couple of weeks since I got behind on homework and I felt that was more important.

Anyway, I guess my question for you guys is - what do you do to exercise and how do you motivate yourself to go through with it? If your willing, I'd also like advice on a schedule that doesn't take up a lot of time. Anything will be much appreciated!

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A familiar start

I guess I'm just writing this because it would seem more solidified and feel more official and binding. I'm 17y old and 5'1" and I've started this journey on Oct 14, going down from 133lbs to 125lbs, my goal weight being 105. I was ecstatic knowing I had only 20 left to burn. I was trying keto at that point of time and personally it wasn't working- it made me miserable and didn't make me feel as good as all the ketoers said it would. Quitting the diet made me gain all the weight back in four days, also owing to the fact that my sadness made me binge on all the sugar I had been missing in scary amounts till I almost puked.

I decided now to turn that around and fall back to my trusted and proved millet diet from last year, where I'd be eating only millets everyday with curry or vegetables or fruits. The last time I'd been on a weight loss journey, that diet helped me lose 2lbs a week effectively and was so easy to maintain once I'd get back to eating like a "normal human being" with the occasional restaurant escapades and such.

So I'm here to say that today, I stand at 132lbs, but the last thing I am is discouraged. I know I have done it before and I know I can do it again. So loseit community, thank you for being my secret support, thank you for staying here as I tackle this repeatedly without declaring defeat. I will be updating again, and hopefully, I will be in a lighter body when I do. Aiming to be at my goal weight by my parents' anniversary on Feb 9, wish me luck.

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