Reminder that indulging during the holidays is OKAY! Everything in moderation

I LOVE the holidays, but for the past few weeks i’ve been feeling stressed out about gaining weight during thanksgiving and the holidays. When I first started my weight loss journey I was SUPER strict about what I ate and I constricted a lot. I didn’t realize how horrible I was treating my body til the beginning of November. The whole point of weight loss is to make it sustainable and make healthy changes that are manageable. I’m still working on it, but to those of you who are like me and are “all or nothing” kind of people, trying to find a balance is key. For thanksgiving I ate 2 and a half servings of mac and cheese AND a slice of pumpkin pie and was over my daily calorie limit by 200 calories. I definitely did feel guilty, but if you’re eating healthy 80% of the time then treating yourself is OKAY. I reminded myself that I deserve to eat unhealthy food every now and then. I didn’t eat breakfast or lunch that day because I knew I wanted to eat a bunch of unhealthy food for dinner. The next day I had leftovers, but was able to fit it into my calorie needs/goal. Same thing on Sunday. It was not the healthiest food and I definitely went over my macros, but it’s progress. I’m glad I didn’t over eat like crazy, but was still able to enjoy myself this past weekend. The amount I eat fluctuates and some days I meet my calorie intake/macros, but some days I barely meet 1000 calories due to being a busy college student/stress from midterms, finals, work, etc so I try to drink protein shakes, nuts, etc. These past 5 months i’ve implemented intuitive eating and it has helped me a lot. To those of you who are scared about the holidays and gaining weight, don’t be. You deserve to nourish your body and enjoy yourself and all the yummy food. Remember that balance is key and you just need to figure out what works for you.

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Weight loss: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Excessive weight loss: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

I’m posting this, absolutely terrified. For years I’d never show my body. Not even to close friends or family members. It was something to be hidden under clothing.

And as I sit here, at 138 lbs I still feel that need to hide it.

My body didn’t recover, in that I have a lot of excess skin.

New insecurities have arisen. I’ve got fuckin bat wings for Christ’s sake, and not the cool kind.

My tummy sags and my legs wrinkle.

I went from being a large woman who is now often referred to as tiny.

I’m desperately trying to love this new me. I worked hard for it. I remind myself each day that this body has been to hell and back. It has loved me and carried me through despite my self loathing and years of punishment.

This sagging skin though, is a reminder of how far I’ve come. Despite how much I might dislike looking at it, it could still be all of that heavy weight.

I can breathe now. I can walk without a slight waddle. I can trek across 4 countries and only feel mildly of death rather than knocking on the devils door. Sex is awesome now. Hiking is a breeze. Sleeping is far more comfortable. My skin is clearer and glowing. My knees don’t hurt like the used to. My feet don’t ache after only a few hours. That flight of stairs doesn’t look so daunting.

I feel better. In so many ways, and each day as I look in the mirror and say “you’re a deflated balloon” I try my best to counter it. You aren’t your appearance. You are your strength, your perseverance, your ability to adapt and to grow.

Maybe one day I’ll get surgery to remove this excess stuff, but until then I must remain proud of myself. I must love myself for who I am and who I have become.

Thank you body, for never giving up on me. Thank you mind, for trying to overcome the overwhelming and intrusive thoughts of self loathing.

I am here and I am imperfect.

My body deserves nothing less than god damn respect.NSFW/Progress Pics

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Short Rant Ahead: Struggling to Stay on Track

So I've started trying to lose weight recently and I am currently struggling with the contradictions born from it. I've started getting the compliments from family who can see the weight loss: "Are you losing weight?" "Your face is thinner." "I've trying to be like you." "Look at you! You getting so cute." And I haven't even lost that much weight! Honestly, these "compliments" have added a pressure to succeed. To go farther than I originally planned. They've made this decision harder because now I feel like I HAVE to keep losing weight. Because if I don't I've failed myself and their expectations. What started as me doing this for me has now turned into, I can't fail and I HAVE to lose weight. I've always been a body positive person, even before I started trying to lose weight. I've always loved myself and my body. But I've been struggling the past few weeks to stay on a course I've set for myself. What happens to those compliments if I stop now? What if I gain the little weight I've lost back? I've realized now that my original motivation is struggling to stay afloat. I'm not doing this solely for myself anymore. I'm doing it to please others and to be pleasing to others. At the same time, I still want to get back into my size 16 jeans (I'm wearing the only two pairs of size 20 jeans I have) cause I ain't got the money for new clothes, and the bridesmaid dress in my closet set for an April wedding is a size 18, and I'll be damned if I gotta buy a new one. My motivation is slipping and it didn't start until people started noticing and commenting on my weight loss ( as meager as it is). I'm getting back on track, but now in the back of my head, I feel like I'm not losing weight fast enough. I'm not sure how to hold these contradictions without feeling the weight of them (pun not intended).

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I finally got under 160!

Okay, so this is perhaps NOT a huge milestone, but here it goes!

I started my weight loss journey on November 11th, 2020 after gaining 30+ pounds abroad last year and being the heaviest I’ve ever been.

I’m 5’4” and was about 168 lbs at my heaviest, which I have never been- I’ve usually hovered around 125-135 and used to be quite active.

Well, after time abroad, not being as active and eating delicious food and then coming back to a pandemic, I decided I didn’t want to gain any more weight and figured I should start down the path. My goal is 140 lbs, and then seeing how I feel from there!

Now, to the victory! I’ve been doing CICO and 10:14 IF to start, going for walks/doing RingFit 5 out of 7 days in the week. It’s been a struggle - I kept flip flopping between 161 - 162 - 163 - back to 162. It was hard to make habits stick, but today, today: I’m finally under 160!

This is such an exciting moment because to me, it signifies that I’ve actually done something right, and now that I’m under 160, I’m determined to not let myself get back over, so it’s solidified my resolve to keep going!

Thanks for listening, Reddit. Feedback is always welcome :)

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Winter Weight Loss: 7 Reasons to Try Nutrisystem This Season

Between the holidays and the increased time spent inside, losing weight in the winter can feel like an impossible feat. But the truth is, it doesn’t have to be that hard. In fact, with the right support system and an easy weight loss meal plan, your journey will not only be doable but enjoyable.

At Nutrisystem, we believe that losing weight shouldn’t have to mean giving up the foods that you love. When you take an approach where you feel deprived, it’s hard to stick to it. That’s why we’ve specifically crafted our easy weight loss meal plan to be flexible while still offering plenty of support.

If you’re considering trying Nutrisystem this winter, we believe that it can be an amazing, life-changing choice that you won’t regret. Still not convinced? Here are seven reasons to try Nutrisystem this season.

5 Surprising Reasons Winter is the Best Time to Lose Weight

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1. Get Your Comfort Food Fix

There’s no question that comfort food and winter go hand-in-hand. Nothing warms you up on a chilly night better than a good-old comfort food dish like a hearty casserole or a big pot of chili. The problem is that most of these choices aren’t good for the waistline.

With the Nutrisystem meal delivery service, you can get your comfort foods in a diet-friendly, perfectly portioned way. It takes all the guesswork out of getting dinner ready while still giving you the flavor and total enjoyment of some of your favorite foods. Our Roasted Turkey Medallions dinner entrée is sure to crush holiday food cravings, while our Chicken Pasta Parmesan tastes just like mom’s home cooking. And we can’t forget about our White Cheddar Mac and Cheese, Meatloaf Sandwich and Savory Chicken Pot Pie!

2. Easy Meals Delivered to Your Doorstep

Grocery shopping can be a hassle any time of the year but when it is chilly or inclement weather, it’s even less desirable. That’s why having food delivered right to your doorstep is such a welcomed benefit of the Nutrisystem program. You’ll get delicious meals and snacks to stock up your freezer and pantry without the inconvenience and hassles of the grocery store!

3. Get a Head Start on Your Weight Loss New Year’s Resolutions

If losing weight is always on your New Year’s resolutions list, you can do yourself a big favor by getting started now. You’ll start shedding pounds before New Year’s even rolls around and will be motivated to keep up that momentum in the year ahead. Just imagine where you’ll be by the time next year’s New Year rolls around!

One of the best things about Nutrisystem is that our support doesn’t end after you reach your goal weight. We’re also here for you during weight maintenance with our Nutrisystem Success plans. The Nutrisystem program is about making lifelong changes which not only contribute to healthy weight loss but to overall better health.

10 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep

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4. Flexibility to Get the Most Out of Your Holidays

We realize that one of the reasons people put off their weight loss plans until after the holidays is that they feel they won’t be able to enjoy them to the fullest. There’s no question that food is deeply ingrained in many of our holiday traditions.

But that’s what’s so great about the Nutrisystem program! With our easy-to-follow Flex meal guidelines, helpful tips and advice, you can still enjoy homemade holiday meals or dine out at your favorite restaurants. It’s all about balance. We truly believe that when you avoid feeling deprived, you have the most success.

5. A Personalized Program Tailored to YOU

Another reason why Nutrisystem is so great is the fact that they offer all-new personalized programs that are tailored to YOU. The truth is, no two people are alike and their journey to weight loss shouldn’t look the same either. Using your height, weight, age, gender, body type and activity level, we create an easy weight loss meal plan that adapts to your metabolism as you lose weight. With a program tailored to you, you’ll be able to finally achieve results that might have been elusive in the past.

6. You’ll Feel Great During the Holidays

When you lose weight, you feel great—something that will make the holidays even more special. Maybe it’s fitting into that holiday dress that you used to love wearing. It could also just be a matter of feeling your very best while enjoying the holiday season to the fullest. Instead of feeling sluggish and tired, you’ll have the energy to get the most out of the season.

10 Ways to Prepare for a Healthy and Happy Holiday Season

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7. You’ll Have all the Support You Need to Succeed

At the end of the day, we find that so much of peoples’ success (or lack of it) comes down to how much support they received. That’s why we’re committed to supporting those who start their healthy weight loss journey with Nutrisystem in a variety of different ways. We have trained Weight Loss Counselors who are available to help you set goals and answer all of your questions. We also offer the NuMi app for easy meal tracking, reminders and motivation. Finally, we have The Leaf Weight Loss Blog that provides educational content on diet, nutrition and fitness. With such a robust support system, you’re truly set up to achieve your goals.

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I need advice and comments on how to keep on making progress.

So I started my weight loss process in Febuary this year. My initial weight was 128 kg (282lb) and I reached 98 kg (216lb) in October. I've lost 30 kg so far (66lb). I'm really happy with this since it's something I never though possible. However, I'm finding it hard for a variety of reasons. First, I'm not working with the nutritionist I was working with at the beginning anymore. He used to gave me some pills to manage my anxiety. This is something I didn't like so much but I did it since it was really hard for me at the beginning. But now I've decided that I do not want to depend on them to keep on losing weight so I've stopped taking them. I'm trying to switch to a more mindful approach to eating but it hasn't been that easy, after having been dieting for 9 months aprox. I also want to learn and experiment more in the kitchen, like making healthy meals and stuff. I exercise every day. I used to do it at home (with YouTube videos) but I started going to a gym a month ago. I used to do more cardio but now I'm focusing on strenght training. Also, I started going to therapy and it's helped me soooooo much. I'm still working on managing my emotional eating, which I think might be the reason why I haven't been able to lose any weight in around 6 weeks. If you've taking the time to read all of this, thank you very much! And feel free to leave any comments you think might be helpful for me. This community is very uplifting and inspiring. Keep going strong!

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Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Tuesday, 01 December 2020? Start here!

Today is your Day 1?

Welcome to r/Loseit!

So you aren’t sure of how to start? Don’t worry! “How do I get started?” is our most asked question. r/Loseit has helped our users lose over 1,000,000 recorded pounds and these are the steps that we’ve found most useful for getting started.

Why you’re overweight

Our bodies are amazing (yes, yours too!). In order to survive before supermarkets, we had to be able to store energy to get us through lean times, we store this energy as adipose fat tissue. If you put more energy into your body than it needs, it stores it, for (potential) later use. When you put in less than it needs, it uses the stored energy. The more energy you have stored, the more overweight you are. The trick is to get your body to use the stored energy, which can only be done if you give it less energy than it needs, consistently.

Before You Start

The very first step is calculating your calorie needs. You can do that HERE. This will give you an approximation of your calorie needs for the day. The next step is to figure how quickly you want to lose the fat. One pound of fat is equal to 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of fat per week you will need to consume 500 calories less than your TDEE (daily calorie needs from the link above). 750 calories less will result in 1.5 pounds and 1000 calories is an aggressive 2 pounds per week.

Tracking

Here is where it begins to resemble work. The most efficient way to lose the weight you desire is to track your calorie intake. This has gotten much simpler over the years and today it can be done right from your smartphone or computer. r/loseit recommends an app like MyFitnessPal, Loseit! (unaffiliated), or Cronometer. Create an account and be honest with it about your current stats, activities, and goals. This is your tracker and no one else needs to see it so don’t cheat the numbers. You’ll find large user created databases that make logging and tracking your food and drinks easy with just the tap of the screen or the push of a button. We also highly recommend the use of a digital kitchen scale for accuracy. Knowing how much of what you're eating is more important than what you're eating. Why? This may explain it.

Creating Your Deficit

How do you create a deficit? This is up to you. r/loseit has a few recommendations but ultimately that decision is yours. There is no perfect diet for everyone. There is a perfect diet for you and you can create it. You can eat less of exactly what you eat now. If you like pizza you can have pizza. Have 2 slices instead of 4. You can try lower calorie replacements for calorie dense foods. Some of the communities favorites are cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash in place of their more calorie rich cousins. If it appeals to you an entire dietary change like Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian.

The most important thing to remember is that this selection of foods works for you. Sustainability is the key to long term weight management success. If you hate what you’re eating you won’t stick to it.

Exercise

Is NOT mandatory. You can lose fat and create a deficit through diet alone. There is no requirement of exercise to lose weight.

It has it’s own benefits though. You will burn extra calories. Exercise is shown to be beneficial to mental health and creates an endorphin rush as well. It makes people feel awesome and has been linked to higher rates of long term success when physical activity is included in lifestyle changes.

Crawl, Walk, Run

It can seem like one needs to make a 180 degree course correction to find success. That isn’t necessarily true. Many of our users find that creating small initial changes that build a foundation allows them to progress forward in even, sustained, increments.

Acceptance

You will struggle. We have all struggled. This is natural. There is no tip or trick to get through this though. We encourage you to recognize why you are struggling and forgive yourself for whatever reason that may be. If you overindulged at your last meal that is ok. You can resolve to make the next meal better.

Do not let the pursuit of perfect get in the way of progress. We don’t need perfect. We just want better.

Additional resources

Now you’re ready to do this. Here are more details, that may help you refine your plan.

• Quick Start Guide - Build your foundation!
• Loseit Compendium - Frame it out!
• FAQ - Answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions!

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