I lost all the weight I gained during 2020 from the pandemic/stress binge eating!

There’s probably very few places I can post about this without getting a negative comment, but I gained about 8lbs (probably more like 10lbs as I gained back the weight I started to lose early in the year) but as of this morning, after doing CICO for the last 4 weeks I’ve lost the 8lbs I gained. So now I’m back at 150lbs which is the weight I started at last year, but now, I’m a bit less stressed... things are looking up, I have a better idea of what dieting looks like and have lost a much more significant amount than I did last January.

But if in 4 weeks I lost 8lbs just doing CICO, eating whatever I wanted... I think I can get to my goal weight easily. I may have to make a few changes as I get closer to my goal weight as my maintenance/TDEE will change as I begin to weigh less.

I have dieted SO many times, but now this feels more do-able and realistic.

When I was 135 lbs I was going to the gym 4 days a week, going HARD. And the weight loss was stagnant. I basically lost little to no weight at all in the span of 3 months. Maybe the same amount I’ve lost actually now??? But in like twice the amount of time. But it took so long and I was working so hard, so I felt so discouraged and stopped and ate whatever and stopped counting. Of course over time I gained more and more weight. I got older, my body changed. Maybe it’s not possible to be 128 again, but heck if I can do this without hitting the gym then it’s worth trying again. There were times between then and now like early last year or in 2017 where I started counting calories again but never let myself eat junk. And I think that was what did me in and made it impossible to keep going. I would eventually break and eat something sweet, binge and then the next day be like “well, looks like I can’t do this” and give up.

But now, I’m eating around 1200-1300 each day, I still eat chocolate and candy. I had some vegan pop tarts this week. But I estimated the calories (I tend to overshoot just in case I’m wrong with my math) and if I can fit it into my day, I eat it. And if I can’t fit it into my day, then I fit it into my day tomorrow and remind myself “I don’t have to eat it now. I can eat it tomorrow. If I don’t eat it now, I can still have it later.” And then I do, and I’m happy and still get to eat the carb filled junk I was craving the day before without binge eating it or restricting myself.

I think I’ve finally realized weight loss is really just about mindset. It’s less about what you can’t eat and what you can. It took me years to get to this mindset, it was not easy, but it’s totally possible and helped me so much.

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I'm fat, depressed, and trying to start my journey.

Went back to the gym today, did a fast walk, two miles on the tread mill, some stretches and core and biked for what the machine said five miles.

I'm gonna try guys, I hate feeling like this everyday, I just had a kid, I need to lose this weight to make sure I'm alive to see all of her achievements in life. I'm around 270 right now and I want to get back to 180, I was at that weight 8 years ago. I want it back. My biggest struggle is food, just eating when I get bored or too stressed/depressed.

Hoping I can keep myself on track, I'm going to focus on weight loss for now. Anyone have tips, tricks, words of encouragement? Anything is appreciated.

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8 Tiny Kitchen Tweaks for Big Weight Loss Results

Your new secret weight loss weapon: Reorganizing your kitchen. You may think that keeping snacks out of sight is a “duh” tip, but there have actually been well-done research studies proving that it really works. Here are a few other scientifically vetted housekeeping suggestions that may also help you peel off the pounds:

1. Clear the clutter.

A messy kitchen can make you feel stressed and out of control and encourage you to eat more, according to a study, published in the journal Environment and Behavior. In fact, the women in the study, who were exposed to a neat kitchen and one strewn with mail, newspapers and dirty dishes, ate twice as many cookies in the messy kitchen as in the tidy one.

2. Hide the snacks.

If you have to have unhealthy snacks in the house, make sure you need to use a stepstool (and maybe a map) to find them. Studies from the Food & Brand Lab at Cornell University have found that when they’re out of sight, they’re also out of mind. Also, they point out, when you have to pass yummies a lot you’re constantly making the same decision—eat it or not—and you’re likely to eventually wear yourself down and succumb to temptation. Forget those cute little glass containers. Store goodies in opaque containers and use aluminum foil, not plastic wrap, for fattening leftovers in the fridge. (Cornell researchers have found that the average kitchen has four or five snack cupboards and recommended isolating treats to just one.)

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3. Put the good stuff where you can see and grab it.

Don’t get rid of those little glass containers or the plastic wrap. They’re perfect for the healthy food you want to eat. Likewise, it’s okay to have a few things on the counter, like a fruit bowl maybe, filled with grapes on the vine that you’ve snipped into easy-to-eat portions. Other research at Cornell—recounted in the book Slim by Design by the head of the lab, Brian Wansink, PhD—found that having healthy food where you can see and reach it makes you eat more of it. And the sweet spot? The middle shelf in the fridge. That’s where to keep your celery, carrots, apples, oranges and other healthy fare, not in the produce bin.

4. Consider buying little red plates.

A study, published this year in Journal of the Association for Consumer Research, found that downsizing your plates by 30 percent also downsizes the amount you eat by 30 percent, in part by cutting back the amount you serve yourself. Why red? Cornell research found that plate color also tends to affect how much you serve yourself, particularly if the plate and the food are highly contrasted. Portions of white food, like pasta and rice, look much larger on a darker plate, the researchers say. You’ll eat less of darker foods on lighter plates too. Mix and match?

5. Ditch the stools and chairs in the kitchen.

Or, at least, make your kitchen less comfortable as a hangout. The more time you spend in the kitchen, says other Cornell research, the more you’re going to eat.

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6. Serve from the stove, not the table.

You’re less likely to overeat if you have to walk to the kitchen for seconds, rather than just reach for the bowl or platter on the table, say the Cornell researchers.

7. Invest in healthy kitchen utensils.

Have you tried “zoodles” yet? Those are the “noodles” made by using a special device to spiralize zucchini. For as little as $30, you can get a spiralizing device that turns out piles of noodle-like veggies—all kinds—that you can use in place of pasta. Consider a collapsible metal vegetable steamer that not only lets you steam veggies, but other healthy foods like tofu or homemade spring rolls made with shredded veggies. And take the guesswork out of portion sizes by keeping a counter-top food scale. You can find one that’s only about six-by-two inches so it won’t add to a cluttered look.

8. Keep an aromatherapy diffuser in the kitchen or dining room.

Studies have found that just sniffing the scent of fruits such as apples, bananas and grapefruit can help you eat less. A 2012 Dutch study, published in the journal Flavour, also suggested that strong aromas—things like onions, garlic and chiles—may encourage you to take smaller bites.

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Hoping for 115LBs weight loss in a year!

I currently weigh 390lbs and would like to be down to 275lbs by Feb 2022 (down 115lbs). I am 31 and F. The reason I am looking to loose weight is to just feel more healthy and within the next few years my husband and I would like to have kids and I want to be able to teach them how to live a healthy lifestyle/have a healthy pregnancy. To maintain my weight I would have to continue to eat 4299 calories a day (yikes!) but I aiming for 2000. I plan to start doing beginner's yoga, as a low impact work out, along with just dancing (I love to dance). Once I get near 300lb I plan on doing more involved work outs.

Last year I focused on my mental health and got that in check (therapy and now on Zoloft) and this year I plan on focusing on my physical health.

Any advice or words of encouragement would be great!

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NSV : I'm choosing healthier snacks because I want them!

I'm lurked Loseit for a long time, and have been known to occasionally post (mostly on my old account). Most recently I posted that while I'm currently pregnant I'd like to use this period of time to equip myself with the tools I need for healthy and sustainable weight loss.

I can't say I've worked too hard for it, but in trying to gain weight (never thought I'd say that) for my baby's sake I've managed to pick up a few new habits.

NSV 1: I'm a massive late night snacker, and normally those snacks are chips, ice cream, binge food etc. Lately though I find myself reaching for an apple or some carrots and hummus and it's remarkably just as satisfying.

NSV 2: While I do still eat and crave sugary junk food all the time, the quantities and frequency in which I consume it have gone way down. Example, I got a family sized bag of chips. Normally that would be gone in an hour as I mindlessly much in front of a show, but instead the bag lasted me a week! I actually used a bag clip, and put it away in the cupboard.

NSV 3: I want healthy foods more now. It started as a "oh I should eat a veggie for baby's sake" and now it's more "oh remember to eat some veggies for /both/ of us.

NSV 4: Everyone told me my appetite would go way up with pregnancy, which terrified me. With my eating habits however, I find it's actually gone way down. Not being able to eat probably for a couple of months due to nausea definitely shrunk my stomach / appetite. I eat a "normal" sized portion most days and actually feel full!

As someone who's struggled with bulimia for nearly 10 years this is a massive win for me! Normally binging is all I have to cope with my emotions, and as I keep trying to learn new coping techniques, I've also learned ways to minimize the damage if I fall upon my old ones. A binge doesn't feel as bad if it's on an entire cucumber and a couple tablespoons of hummus, or on two ice cream sandwiches instead of the whole box.

I'm hoping that this is a turning point for me. I can't wait to have my baby and learn better habits for the both of us.

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Do you beLIIEEEVE in loss after loss? (after loss, after loss, after loss)

[F/28, 5'11", SW: ~300, CW: 261, GW: ???]

Hi all! For backstory, I started losing weight in late July and got down to 265 before the holidays. I was able to maintain through the end of the year which was great, but then kind of stalled out for a while. I work freelance and just got my first post-COVID gig so I've gone from mostly sedentary with full control over my intake to being on my feet 12-15 hours a day, with food provided and served for the sake of safety. Since I don't have much downtime for food or drinks and my anxiety keeps me from asking for them when I do have time, I'm now down 4 pounds in less than a week. I'm thrilled that I'm finally losing again but I'm scared to get too excited just to see it all come back when I'm back to regulating my own habits.

All of this to say, have you seen success after jumpstarting your journey with quick weight loss? I'd love to hear your stories/advice for transitioning back into less extreme conditions and continuing to lose!

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100lbs gone, many to go - I want to reduce my daily calories

Cis woman - 30 - 5'8" - SW: 467 - CW: 352.6

I'd like some assistance crunching numbers. I have some lofty goals for the next six months that I'd like to buckle down and achieve. I'm currently 352.6lbs, and would like to see 300 by July 15th. No special event planned, it's just the time frame that I can see myself getting to that goal. I currently have been doing 2-3lbs loss a week.

Last year, I lost 100lbs by eating at 1800 calories a day. I got a new doc last year who told me he wanted me to eat at 1500 calories, but I wasn't ready at the time. I'm currently at 352.6lbs and have been eating 1600 calories a day over the last two and a half months. I'm comfortable here for the most part, and occasionally still have challenging days because of issues with bingeing.

I feel like I can get to 300 by mid-July or so if I keep up the pace I had last year. It was a bit easier to drop a large number because of how large I was (last year I averaged 12.5 a month over 8 months), but if I can keep a 2lb/week pace up for the next 5 months, then I'd be thrilled.

I'm tempted to step this down to 1400 and see how I feel going at that pace for a short time. If I didn't lower my calorie goal for the set time period, would it be worth it to maybe mix in lower calorie days every so often?

Medical considerations: I have Hashimoto's disease and an extremely high TSH level (TSH was 33 when diagnosed last year, TSH of 22 as of last month). I've heard this affects your metabolism and weight loss. The bingeing is getting under control now. I switched PCP's and am on a low dose of topamax for migraines caused by my thyroid issues, which has an added benefit of curbing the compulsive eating. So far, 10 out of 10, huge improvement all around. My binges went from 2-3 a week to maybe once a month. I can deal with that haha.

I feel like now is the right time to make this happen, and would like to crowd source some ideas. I will not be increasing my calorie count from 1600 as I simply don't need it. How far can I step down? Thanks!

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