Finally hit my first goal of being under 190 in time for the new year!!

I've always had a bit of an unhealthy relationship with food and body image, especially growing up poor and overweight as a kid, but I've recently been feeling so motivated and excited!

Last summer, I started trying to lose weight. I was working out almost everyday after work (and actually having fun!) and logging food into My Fitness Pal. I lost about 10lbs that summer and was feeling great, but I ended up falling off of my diet and exercise routine when I went back for my last year of college and just being stressed.

After graduating college and finally getting my first job (!!) in October, I told myself that I wanted to start over and really commit to this again. Especially because I'm working at a diabetes clinic, I felt like it was good motivation. I decided to give myself smaller goals to reach to keep me motivated, and I finally hit my first one for under 190lb!

I've been meal prepping my lunches that I bring to the office everyday and I let myself eat out once a week for lunch. I've been doing good with keeping to my calorie limit or at least keeping myself accountable tracking everything in MFP! I still have trouble on the weekends, mostly because my family/mom's love language is food, so it's been rough, but I've been persevering!

Thanks for letting me share with you all! :) I don't really like talking to my friends/family about weight, just because I've grown up with a lot of teasing and unsolicited weight loss advice. I've only told a couple of my close friends, but not really any details.

Hoping to hit my next goal of getting to 160lbs and going from obese to being overweight in 2021! Happy New Year to y'all!

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Any tips on plateauing?

I’m 18F, 5’5”, SW: 138lbs CW: 126/127lbs GW: 115lbs. I’ve been trying to lose weight since the end of September and since then it’s been consistent. I see usually about a .5-1lb loss per week. Everything was going good and then Christmas Eve and Christmas hit. I decided to indulge a bit and ate whatever I want. Weight went back to 126 after 2 days so I figured I would be fine and everything would go back to normal...nope. I’ve been stuck between 126.6 and 127.6 for like 3 weeks now. I weigh myself everyday and average it at the end of the week. I usually eat about 1500 calories. Sometimes I’m under if I’m not hungry. Like yesterday, I ate about 1300 calories and figured because of that I’d see a small drop the next day. Nope, woke up this morning and suddenly I see 127.6. Idk why. I do resistance training 3 times a week for 90 minutes each time. I ride an exercise bike 2 times a week for an hour each time. I had been seeing consistent weight loss up until now, and I’m not sure what’s going on. What should I do? How can I break through the plateau? Should I just wait it out or what? Thanks!

Also lowkey scared bc it’s NYE tonight and was planning to indulge a bit, but I don’t want to make matters worse so idk what to do.

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New Year, New You! Lose the Weight with Nutrisystem

Happy YOU Year! Now’s the time to lose the weight and become your healthiest self. Whether you have significant weight to lose or just want to shed a few pesky pounds that showed up over the holidays, the new year is a great time to tackle your weight loss goals. Nothing says clean slate like tossing last year’s calendar in the trash and hanging up a brand new one.

But if you’re like most people, setting a goal and putting a plan into motion are two very different things. Even for those who get off to a good start, life can end up getting in the way. For a weight loss resolution, that could mean finding yourself reverting back to old eating habits or skipping workout sessions. Without structure and support, it can be really hard to keep working toward those healthy living goals.

Trust us; we get it. Here’s the good news: The Nutrisystem weight loss program was designed for people like you–people who want to lose weight but aren’t exactly sure the best way to go about doing it.

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

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With Nutrisystem, you’ll be set up for success from day one. Research suggests that eating smaller, balanced meals throughout the day promotes greater weight loss and maintenance. On the Nutrisystem weight loss program, you’ll be doing just that. You’ll be eating a variety of guilt-free, nutrient-dense foods every two to three hours. Enjoy a mix of Nutrisystem breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks along with some of your favorite grocery add-ins like fruits and veggies.

And because we know that any weight loss meal plan that’s overly restrictive is bound to fail, we’ve also built Flex meals into our program. These are healthy meals you prepare at home (with our guidance!) or order while dining out. Flex meals give you the freedom you crave while keeping you moving along toward your weight loss goals.

And here’s the best part: Because everyone knows that weight loss isn’t always a one size fits all approach, Nutrisystem now offers personalized weight loss plans! With this option, you can receive a weight loss meal plan that’s tailored to YOU. It even adapts to your unique metabolism as you lose the weight!

Ready to start the clock? Click here to sign up today! >

5 Reasons Nutrisystem is the Best Diet Plan to Become Your Best You

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Want a little more info before you take the pound-trimming plunge? Here’s everything you need to know about losing weight with Nutrisystem:

What You Get

We know how eager you are to see results after starting a weight loss program. That’s why we include our One-Week Reboot in your first shipment. This is a low-calorie meal plan for your first week on the program and is formulated to deliver fast weight loss results.*

• You will receive a specially designed Week 1 Guide to help maximize your weight loss.
• During your first week, you will eat Nutrisystem® breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for all seven days. You can choose any meal or snack from your entire order to enjoy during this first week.
• You will receive seven Nutrisystem® shakes to use as your morning snack during this first week. These are packed with protein and probiotics to support digestive health and help shrink your belly as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

In addition to this first week meal plan, your shipment will include your Nutrisystem meals and snacks for the remainder of the month. If you selected our Basic package, you’ll get our most popular picks. If you opted for one of our other packages, your shipment will include the foods you hand-picked when ordering.

You’ll also have access to our awesome weight loss app, NuMi. NuMi is the perfect companion to your weight loss program since you can use it to track what you’re eating, how much you’re moving, how much water you’re drinking and more. And don’t forget to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages! We offer up tons of tips and tricks for navigating the program plus awesome giveaways and exclusive offers.

Of course, you’ll also want to check back here daily since The Leaf is your healthy hub! We are always adding fresh content, Flex meal recipes and fool-proof tips for making the most of your Nutrisystem weight loss program.

What You Do

During your first week, we keep it super simple. You will follow your Week 1 Guide and can choose from all of the Nutrisystem meals and snacks from your entire order. The Nutrisystem shakes will be your morning snack during this first week. The only things that you will have to add are non-starchy vegetables and water.

Every food item is color-coded so you know if it’s intended for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack. Since all of the food has been formulated to deliver weight loss results, you can feel free to choose any of the breakfast items from your order in the morning, any lunch that sounds appealing during your mid-day meal and any dinner you are in the mood for. You don’t have to stick with certain meals on certain days. This helps to ensure that this experience is an enjoyable one. After all, the best weight loss plan is the one you can stick with!

Once you’ve completed your first week (congrats!), you will continue losing weight with our Quick Start Guide and Nutrisystem meals and snacks. You’ll also start to add in a few of your favorite grocery foods (think fruits, veggies, nuts and nut butters, eggs, etc.). Plus, you’ll get to enjoy Flex meals–healthy meals you enjoy cooking at home or ordering out at your favorite restaurant. Don’t worry, we will give you all the guidance you need to make smart and healthy selections. That’s what our weight loss blog, The Leaf, is for! And get this; you can even relax with a glass of wine while on the Nutrisystem weight loss program.

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Does it Work

One look at all of our awesome Success Stories and you’ll know; Nutrisystem works. And not in the quick fix, crash diet kind of way. Our customers tell us all the time that they love Nutrisystem because it’s a sustainable lifestyle after you lose the weight. Even when they’re ready for life after our weight loss program, they are successful because they’ve mastered the skills they need to eat healthy for life.

Are you ready to become our next weight loss success story? Click here to sign up! >

*In a study, avg weight loss was 5.4 lbs in the first week. The avg weight for the study participants was 207.3 lbs. Results vary based on starting weight and program adherence.

*Usage of this kit for more than one week in any consecutive 4-week period may lead to health complications and is not recommended. Please be sure to eat all of the food recommended for this program. Failure to follow the program protocol and eat all of the food recommended may involve developing serious health complications. If you have diabetes, are under 18 years of age, are pregnant or a nursing mother, or following a specialized diet for health issues, you may not use this kit. Please consult your physician before purchasing (or beginning) this kit.

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Slimfast Cans

I’ve been on a weight loss journey for about 5 years now, with my weight still fluctuating constantly. About 3 years I was at the healthiest weight I’ve been at in my entire life, and that was because I’d drink a canned slimfast shake in the morning, have a protein dense lunch and then have another shake in the evenings for dinner.

Since then, Slimfast has discontinued their canned version of the shakes and I can’t stand the way the bottled versions taste. Do any of you have any recommendations on tasty, easy shakes or meal replacement recs in general? I’m usually very busy in the morning, so I find that drinking my breakfast is the best way to go for me! Thank you!

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I want to start losing weight again after regaining it in quarantine, but I really hate counting calories. What other options do I have?

If counting calories happens to be the only way out of this mess, than I’m up for it - but I’d really like to avoid it.

I’ve lost weight with calorie counting before and honestly it was a bad experience despite the weight loss. I became mildly obsessed with the number of calories I was “supposed” to eat. That meant eating more than I wanted in order to hit that calorie number and beating myself up when I went over that number. I also ate pretty unhealthily while on this plan - calories in, calories out right? I held the mentality that doughnut calories = salad calories, so I’d eat whatever I’d enjoy more. I felt constantly hungry - likely due to the poor food choices I was making. For reference I’m 5’4” and 194lbs and I really don’t want to hit 200.

Well, the whole calorie counting thing made me miserable. I really don’t want to start down the path of obsessing over calories again - it seems unhealthy and that is certainly not a sustainable life long health plan. I don’t want it to be 30 years in the future and I’m still pulling out my phone to write down what I had for lunch.

My current thought is to just cook everything I eat myself from scratch. Cut the processed frozen foods, cut the obsessive late night snacking, cut the diet soda (I managed to already cut sugar soda), start working out etc. I don’t plan to do this all in one go, just baby steps at first, like making sure I cook breakfast every day, then add in lunch and dinner after a week or two of success with breakfast. I’m also looking into IF. Fix all the bad habits I have first, then start calorie counting if that doesn’t fix the weight issue.

Is it possible to lose weight without calorie counting? If it isn’t, then I’ll just get used to the counting again. I know this will likely take longer, but if it’s more permanent then I’d be happy with that trade off. Is there any other changes I should add to my list so I can lose weight with minimal/no calorie counting?

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Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Thursday, 31 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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I want to improve my health, but I don't where to start or how to get help

This is going to be a bit of a rambling post.

I'm a 28 year old male and I weigh 300 pounds. Not only that, but I think I may be experiencing the start of peripheral neuropathy, with slight numbness in my toes that comes and goes, sometimes becomes painful, and sometimes feels cold. I've been overweight for pretty much my entire life, and I want to finally fix that before I suffer some permanent physical damage. But I'm not sure how. I have clinical depression, so finding the motivation to actually do something about this is difficult. Dieting doesn't come easy, since I think I use food as something of a coping mechanism. Though I do try to keep track of calories with myfitnesspal. And the only exercise that I do really well with is walking. Not on a treadmill, but outside. There’s something about covering actual distances and being outside that makes it really enjoyable to me. I often walk for 1-1.5 hours after work when I can, and 3+ hours on my day off, if the weather isn't too bad. But now that it's Winter and it's getting colder outside, I don't know if that'll be feasible anymore. At least until Spring. And I really don't want to have to wait that long.

I've tried to improve my health and lose weight many times in the past, but I can never manage to stay with it. My depression always seems to get in the way. I'll make a little progress, but then when that progress doesn't continue or I gain the weight back, I get so discouraged that I give up entirely. Which led me to being 330, the most I've ever weighed, earlier this year. I've managed since then to get down to about 300, but getting below that has proven difficult.

What makes it worse is that I don't really know who to ask for help, or how. Whenever I try to, even when asking random people online, I always have this feeling in my mind that they're judging me for being so overweight. My weight is a very sensitive issue for me, and my self-consciousness makes it hard to seek help about it. Especially when some people just give basic advice like "eat less, exercise more". I know it should be that simple, but it's genuinely difficult for me. And my inability to properly lose weight and keep it off makes me feel even worse about it.

At this point, I don't know what to do. I don't know how to make this weight loss attempt any different from the dozen other times I've tried and failed.

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