Weight loss seems impossible for me :(

(20, F, 5’6, 213lbs) I’m not sure if this is the right place for this but I just need to rant because I’m very frustrated. I’ve tried so many thinks and I just keep gaining weight. I tried consuming less calories, I tried Keto, I work out often and I just can’t lose weight. I used to quit early when I didn’t see results but I’ve been trying now for months because I just want something to work and nothing is working. I’m not sure what else I should do at this point and I just want to be healthy. I don’t even eat junk food anymore I haven’t had any fast food in a long time I just make my own food and still nothing. I’m so unhappy because I can’t eat my comfort foods and I was hoping to see results but I just can’t get them.

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So, I've lost 115 pounds since august 2019 and I don't know how to feel.

I'm new to posting here but have been lurking for a bit. So gonna explain my weight loss then my feelings.

I started focusing on losing weight around August 2019 I was 350lbs when i cut out 99% of sugar drinks to only water. Then a month later I started focusing a lot more on the calorie intake, I started buying premade meals of around ~400 calories eating 3 a day most of the time and sometimes 4 but never over that. (I found for myself canned soups and such were very helpful having low calorie counts and my brain still thought I ate a full meal I assume from the amount of water in them). I found that distracting myself with activities that I have to put my full attention on helped a lot too like a game with friends where you have no breaks and can't leave to get food (Out of sight-out of mind and out of mind-out of mind). So now I'm down to my current weight of 235lbs with my goal at 180. I kinda wish I took pictures before I started to do progress pics but I hated my body and taking pictures.

Anyway now that I talked about how I lost the weight my general feelings now and that I'm feeling different from what others have said and talked about. I DON'T FEEL BETTER AT ALL. I still feel the same and it worries me, I see all these posts about people who lost weight feeling lighter or more attractive and stuff seeing it in the mirror and feeling better. I don't at all, I know I lost weight from the scale and my old jeans are too big now but my body doesn't feel it and I can't see it myself. Other people tell me I've lost weight but I feel the same it's like nothing has changed. To me my body has always looked the same I still feel like I haven't lost any weight. I do still need to lose more to get to my goal weight of 180 (Adult male, 6'0, 22 years old). I don't know if then I will feel better or if my head is just messed up thinking I always feel the same weight wise. Maybe I over glorified what it would be like.

How many of y'all had/have the same feelings as me? does it get better? Should I be looking at more mental help?

TLDR: lost 115 lbs still feel the same

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Feels like you’re in a time loop, lol

Is it just me or do y’all ever feel like you’re stuck in a perpetual time loop during certain parts of weight loss? I’ve been close to 300lbs before, cut down a significant amount of it & have been continuously losing, but I’ll get to points where it’s like I keep doing the same self-hindering behavior that is cyclical.

I think what did it for me was there was a weekend where I ate whatever the hell I wanted to & said, “Alright, next weekend I’m not doing this again” & then next weekend came & I’ll be damned if I didn’t do the exact same thing. Monday-Friday, on point, but AS SOON AS Saturday came, I got to business as usual 😭

I know it’s about self-control, discipline, setting yourself up for success etc. etc., but it’s like come on man, is it Groundhog Day or something lol

TLDR; Old habits die hard lol

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Venting: lockdown fatigue, knee injury and just generally feeling blah (but there is NSV too)

TLDR: some obstacles are making me hopeless until the end of winter, gaining weight back, but optimistic for spring

Hey everyone, I hope everyone is staying safe and I'm glad for everyone making progress during these times. I have been feeling sluggish lately.. and even feeling like I might give up until spring when lockdown ends. So I decided to make a post here just to feel like a part of this community. I'll appreciate to hear that maybe I'm not alone in this, or some encouragement, but it's fine, just venting.

Short summary of my journey: started last May, was going great until December 25th lockdown, lifting and running, counting cals, it was perfect. My motto was consistency over intensity. F24 5'2 SW186 LW157 CW-not measuring to avoid disappointment but definitely not back to my highest. I was trying to maintain since lockdown started, because personally for me as a short sedentary female there is no way to progress in this situation.

I start with the big NSV:

• Looks like I broke my binge eating habit chain. Before, I used to... well you probably know what binge eating is and how it goes with uncontrollable urge to eat everything on your way. Before I used to order takeaway and also go to a store and bring whatever I feel like eating, or eat everything I got at home. Somewhere in autumn I started feeling like that much food is not fitting in my stomach anymore, and started buying less food during those binge sessions. And now I am only craving a single specific taste, getting that food item, consuming a package or portion of it and boom the urge is satisfied! In conclusion, CICO and weight loss may actually indirectly break binge eating habit for some people.

What went wrong:

• There is some slight pain in my knee since mid-january, it isn't swollen, no sharp pain, no bruise or redness, no pain under pressure, in general - it wasn't feeling serious, very mild. At first I thought maybe it's something minor, will pass in a week or two if I stop running. I didn't want to go to any medical observation, since it's lockdown here and the situation with covid was serious. So I stopped running, started walking, but the slight pain didn't go away so I decided to stop the walks and give it total rest for a while. The pain stopped but came back when I went for a walk after 2 weeks. (I am talking to a medical practice about it now)
• As a result of decreasing general movement like walks and exercising, I have become completely sedentary = very little caloric expense compared to before. I held on to my dicsipline and motivation for January as much as I could. Lockdown predictions were grim and I started to get hopeless about gyms and any movement, and everything restrictions take away from us. Don't get me wrong, I know it is totally possible to lose weight without exercising, but I'm an exercise addict and my mood and diet majorly depends on it. I live in student halls alone in a small room, not perfect situation to get stuck in during lockdown = more stress.
• I feel socially and physically deprived and hopeless, and now I don't want to feel restricted of food either. Like there should be something that I can have while everything else is so limited. I am practicing other hobbies too along with my studies, of course. But I feel like there is no way I can follow a caloric restriction right now until spring comes and lockdown starts easing.

But still, I feel like I want to eat something different, not sure what and I'm overeating a lot more often. I definitely gained weight but don't want to step on a scale until I undo some of the damage. I am having 3-4 1200 cal days followed by a 3000 cal day (healthy eating all day but then ordering pizza for dinner, no binge). Add zero movement to that and this weird streak is slowly but surely increasing my weight!

I just feel like giving up calorie counting until March but I know weight gain will definitely impact me in many negative ways, like looking less attractive for myself. Also lockdown and some discouragement cannot be a reason to let go of my 8 month progress... I barely open this reddit anymore, because seeing everyone having access to gyms and exercising, making progress is discouraging me, while i'm totally happy for everyone.

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4 pounds lost in a week, or is my scale just inaccurate?

(22F, 5’7”)

Hey all, so Monday (the 1st) I decided to start running every morning for 30 minutes and started counting my calories again. I eat 1500 calories every day and have only been drinking water and coffee. I stopped dieting and exercising for about a month before I decided on Monday to get back on my weight loss journey. I weighed myself this morning and the scale said I weigh 181. Monday I started at 185. Is it possible since I’ve just started up again that I’m rapidly losing pounds or is my scale just inaccurate? Or maybe it’s just about water retention or something like that. I know losing 1-2 pounds a week is normal but I’ve also heard that you can lose more when you first start dieting and exercising. I never ran before now; I only did cardio at the gym (stationary bike, elliptical, stair climber) but since the gym closed I stopped working out. I’ve found in the past that running is the fastest way that I’ve lost weight.

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5 Healthy Tips for the Big Game

Football season is coming to a close and we’re all ready to sit back, relax and watch the big game. While we all love fried appetizers, cold beer and hot wings, they can do some serious damage to your waistline. Don’t give up on your New Year’s resolution this game day! Stay on track with our five healthy, football-friendly tips.

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1. Enjoy a pre-game activity.

Before you sit down for the big game, consider doing something active to start the day off right. Don’t worry, you don’t need to have a full-on sweat session. Grab the family, head outside and get in the football spirit with a game of catch! Even just a short walk can make a big difference. Check out the Fitness section on The Leaf for healthy tips and tricks for staying active.

2. Choose your snacks and appetizers wisely.

Fried food is a football game favorite. However, classic game day fare like mozzarella sticks, French fries and nachos are typically packed with calories and unhealthy ingredients. But not to worry! You can easily stay on track with delicious and nutritious recipes from The Leaf. Consider us your virtual recipe book for all things delicious! We have recipes for all of your favorites. We love making healthier fried food in the air fryer and diet-friendly alternatives for many popular snacks. Check out some our top recipes below!:

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Don’t feel like cooking? Let Nutrisystem cater your game day snack menu! We deliver pre-portioned versions of favorite treats right to your door. Because they’re already in the perfect serving size, you don’t have to worry about overeating. Our Cheese Puffs, Honey Mustard Pretzels and White Cheddar Popcorn are great choices for the big game.

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3. Keep food in the kitchen.

Out of sight, out of mind! Avoid mindless snacking by keeping your game day spread off of the coffee table and in the kitchen. By ensuring there is a good distance between you and that pile of delicious food, you can help ensure that you don’t go in for seconds if you’re not feeling hungry. Keeping the food on the counter will just add an extra barrier between you and too many extra calories.

4. Limit alcohol.

We know, we know. There’s nothing like drinking your favorite ice cold beer while you’re watching the big game. But hear us out! You can enjoy a refreshing brew that’s lower in calories yet still delicious. Registered Dietitian and beer enthusiast, Mandi Knowles, taste tested a variety of diet-friendly beers to help us find the tastiest options. Check out her top 10 picks here! >  

When it comes to alcohol, moderation is important. You can enjoy up to two alcoholic beverages per week on Nutrisystem. We recommend spreading them out and enjoying them on different days of the week. Learn more about alcohol on Nutrisystem here. >

5. Use caution when ordering takeout.

Pizza joints and fast food restaurants are popular picks for game day grub. From pizza and hot wings to tacos and barbecue, the temptation to indulge is real. Not to mention, restaurant serving sizes are often way more than what you should be eating! If you plan to order out this game day, be sure to consult the Nutrisystem Dining Out Guide. We offer plenty of healthy tips and tricks for different types of cuisines. We also provide suggestions for some of your favorite restaurants! We also crafted this list of seven tips for ordering healthy delivery or takeout. >

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Focus on the inputs, the outputs will follow...

The other night at my weight loss group someone mentioned that they weigh themself every day and that they got super pissed off if they gained.

That prompted a discussion about how often you should weigh yourself but it also got me thinking about our reactions to the outputs of our hard work.

First, understand that you cannot directly affect the short term output. The only things you can directly affect are the inputs, the choices you make. In turn, those inputs influence the long term outputs. Imagine it like having an argument with a friend. In the short term you can apologise (input) but you can't control their reaction (short term output). Over the longer term you can continue to be a good friend (input) and it's likely things will improve (long term output).

It's the same with weight loss. I can control what I eat (not very well, admittedly 😂) which is an input but I cannot control what the scale will say tomorrow (short term output). I can continue to control what I eat (input) and, in all likelihood, the long term output, my weight and wellness, will improve.

I also think it's important to look for other positive outputs besides just weight. Energy levels, mood, self-confidence, sleep quality, breathing - these are all outputs and by focussing on them all, you might find a positive change in one of those which keeps you going when the scales are being stubborn.

Control the inputs; diet, exercise, hydration, rest, positive mindset, and trust that the outputs will happen in time. Every day is a penny in the jar, you'll get there.

PS if you're interested I think weighing in once every 10 days or so is sensible. I once tried an experiment to weigh myself every couple of hours and the fluctuations are ridiculous, like +-7lbs in one day. I definitely don't reccomend weighing in every day.

Hope something here helps you.

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