Bad mental health, overthinking bordering on obsessive. Plz give me some reassurance

Hey so just for reference I'm 5ft 4 female 27 years old started my journey October 2020 started at 88kg and I've lost 30lbs since then.

This isn't my first weightloss journey and this time I tried to assess what went wrong the other two times because I lost a lot and gained it all back. Its because everything I was doing wasn't sustainable. This time round I'm not following any diets just CICO and exercise. Focusing on getting enough protein and maintaining as much muscle as possible because I want an hour glass figure.

I started off so strong 10k steps a day, yoga and exercise I pushed myself to do really challenging Glutes exercises, my walk was mainly uphill and I did as many upper body and ab exercises I could manage. The past two weeks I've been so depressed I have bipolar and DID and all I can manage is yoga and walking I've tried walking further so at least 18k if I'm not gonna workout that day. And most days I do try and workout but it's only like two Lily sabri vids (fitness youtuber) but I feel like it's not enough. And I know I'm being hard on myself but I just feel like I'm gonna mess up my progress. Then I keep researching online and convincing myself I'm not eating enough protein (I aim for 80g minimum) and that 1600 cals is too much for weight loss and I should eat less and I'll also fall down holes of researching loose skin and breast lift surgeries and getting so sad that I can't afford them. I know this is all unhealthy. I know that if the scale doesn't move then I should change up what I'm doing and the fact I haven't given up and binged on food is amazing. I just feel so sad all the time and I hate it. I am getting therapy soon so I hope that will help. And I know I need to give myself a break especially because before this all I would do is lie in bed and overeat most of the time. It's just hard and I just want to feel less alone. So if anyone with dehabilitating mental health conditions are further along in their journey can you just tell me that it's possible, that I can do it this time because I just don't believe myself anymore.

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Why Joey Fatone Loves Nutrisystem

The quarantine weight gain struggle is real. While it may feel like you’re alone (because, well, you technically are), many people are actually going through a very similar experience.

In a OnePoll survey of 2,000 people conducted on behalf of Nutrisystem, over 68% of respondents feel like their eating habits have gotten progressively worse as the pandemic continues. With reasons ranging from stress to constantly being surrounded by food at home, it’s no secret that this new lifestyle has led to some new pounds on the scale for most people. In fact, around 91% of respondents said they have gained weight since March 2020.

Joey Fatone has also fallen into some old habits and gained a few pounds while staying home during quarantine. The singer, famously known as a member of the iconic boy band *NSYNC and host of the game show “Common Knowledge,” is ready to get back on track. “It’s a new year and I’m ready to make some changes,” he says.

“I want to revisit what worked for me, which was Nutrisystem,” says Joey. “My dad and I remembered how well it worked for me back when I used it on Dancing with the Stars, and all these years later it’s even better.”

Joey loves Nutrisystem because “it tastes good and you don’t have to think about the calories.” It makes losing weight easy with delicious meals you can just “pop in the microwave.” Plus, it’s “delivered right to the door!” says Joey. “It is absolutely ridiculously amazing.”

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Losing weight, gaining self awareness. Where to go with it?

Hello, all! I have been lurking on this thread for a couple of weeks now and I can't get over the amount of support and positivity. I am currently 29F 5'3 SW:216 CW:209 GW:145. I have been trying to lose weight with diet and exercise for the last couple of years with no real success, so my doctor recently put me on Qsymia. I have been keeping my calorie intake at 1300 a day, doing home HIIT, yoga, or pilates exercises for 20-30 minutes 6 days a week and have suffered from PCOS in the past which ultimately hindered a lot of my initial weight loss. Since starting this most recent journey I am beginning to realize that binge eating is a serious issue, as is telling myself no. I also tend to stress eat and crave sugar and chocolate when I am stressed out or frustrated (I have 3 young boys, so stressed out happens a lot). Where do I go with this knowledge of my eating habits and how do I curb this? No one in my personal life is really able to help give sustainable advice, and Im finding myself in a spot where I either want to go to one extreme of bingeing or just not eating anything but vegetables and becoming very unforgiving of anything in between.

Sorry for the ranty first post, just looking for some words of wisdom and encouragement!

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I’m concerned the vegetarian diet planned by a nutritionist for me is not appropriate or healthy for my weight loss

I’ve been a vegetarian for around 4 years now (I’m 26) and so far I haven’t had any issues with the lifestyle. Earlier last year I started putting on weight for various reasons (medication, pandemic, etc) I’m currently 123 pounds and 5’0ft tall. I’m aware I’m pudgy for someone my size.

I saw a nutritionist and as soon as I mentioned I don’t eat meat she gave me a hard stare and said “oh, so 0% protein intake then” then telling me vegetarian protein doesn’t count. After she ran some tests she emphatically told me I was very very overweight, I had an excess of fat, mostly on my lower body and I was “insufficient”.

I’m not “allowed” to eat several foods, mostly sugar which includes fruits, the meal plan allows me to have a medium sized apple and a handful of berries (measured) a day. No sweet snacks either, stuff like crackers or rice cakes are not forbidden but I should not have more than one or two as snacks. I can have a handful of nuts for mid morning and afternoon with a little bit of cheese if I feel hungry.

For lunch and dinner I can have as many veggies as I like as long as they are low calorie, no carb, steamed or boiled. Carby vegetables are discouraged. One cup of beans, protein can be cheese or eggs, there’s a weird emphasis on how since I’m vegetarian I restricted myself to just those two. I pointed out diary bloats me but I still have cheese on practically 3 meals a day and yogurt or water as the drinks allowed in my plan.

Along with exercise daily, I lose weight and I should see her in a month to see if I’m less fat.

I’m not an expert at all but this raises red flags for me. I feel hungry after dinner at night or wake up feeling hungry, I’m sad and moody. Is this normal??? Am I too used to eating badly that I’m overreacting to a perfectly normal weight loss plan?

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Hi! I just started my weight loss journey and wanted to put my plan in writing, on the record. Feedback and tips welcome!

Hey there, r/loseit!

Before the Covid lockdown began, I was at 140 lbs – just slightly over my “ideal” weight of 125. I wasn’t actively trying to lose weight then, but I kept thinking it was probably something I should do.

I’ve had an office job for a long time, but I got a promotion, and it led me to working longer hours than normal. And then lockdown happened. I ordered more food from restaurants. I drank a bunch. And I started wearing sweat pants all the dang time, which is how I didn’t even realize how much I was gaining.

I’m now at 157 lbs – not quite so close to my goal. I had an absolute fit the other day realizing that I have no clothes I can fit into anymore for whenever this pandemic does end. And I have a tiny frame. It might not seem like a huge amount of weight, but for me, it’s absolutely made me depressed to even look at myself in the mirror.

Anyways, instead of complaining about it and feeling bad for myself, I making an active effort to lose weight! And I am terrible at long-term goals, so I wanted to join this group and get it down in writing that I am doing this.

I downloaded a calorie counting app on my phone, and I’ve been tracking my food for the last four days. My TDEE is only 1680, so I’m trying to aim for between 1200-1350 calories a day . . . I mistily hover around 1300. I know it won’t make for the fastest weight loss ever, but I’m okay as long as the weight loss eventually comes. I bought some of the first green vegetables I’ve had in a while the other day, so pretty excited about the possibility of treating my body a little bit better. 

I would like to eventually start exercising. It’s super cold out where I am now, but I am hoping to be really strict with my diet for the next few weeks until it warms up enough for me to go walking, and eventually jogging. I know it’s physically possible to do these things in the cold, but I figure one giant change for me is enough at a time anyway. 

I am also trying my best to stay sober. That’s a recent change for me as well, going from drinking multiple cocktails or beers a day to perhaps one glass of wine a week. In addition to enjoying how sobriety makes me feel, I think it will really help in losing the weight. 

Anyway, this was pretty rambling, but like I said, I just really wanted to put my good vibes out in the universe and make a promise to myself that I’m going to do it this time. 

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Thanks guys

I went to the gym today to do my body composition test. I met with the manager, who was previously a personal trainer. He proceeded to ask me a series of questions about why I was getting my test done. After answering his questions, I able to read his body language and see that he wasn't listening to me and just wanted to sell me something.

He essentially told me to do everything that I was already doing. He criticized me for having lost a pound of muscle, even though I lost 18 lbs of fat in a month. I told him that it was worth the sacrifice and that 1 lb of muscle isn't a huge change in the calories burned at rest.

He backed down and had to acknowledge that I was correct. I was able to get more information out him, but he kept jumping to assumptions about with every question that I asked.

I learned that between 25 % to 30% is overweight. I'm currently at 31.1%, so I'll be kissing obesity goodbye by March. He also told me that I have a good amount of muscle, 111.1 lbs. Which is Close to his, I'm guessing more because that was the only number that he never shared with me and was vague about lol

When he realized that he couldn't sell me anything, he was ready to get out of there. My major takeaway was that people don't think of the mental health aspect of weight loss. Numbers Don't mean anything, unless there is story or feelings behind them.

Thanks again for sharing all of your information and stories with me. I was able to figure out a good routine for myself that is bringing me good results. More people have been talking to me and I've been able to express myself in new ways. I feel more comfortable in my clothes and I'm finally able to buy "normal" pants again.

Lastly, I've been helping people in my personal life and people at the gym. It feels good to give back, to know what's going on with my body, and to be there for others. No more assumptions or bad guess work! Amen

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Difficulty losing weight in winter

Has anyone else struggled to maintain weight loss throughout the winter? I lost about 15 lbs (30yo F, 5”4, down from 165 to 150) between April and December and would like to lose 10 more pounds. I put on a couple pounds over the holidays which I prepared myself for and have lost, but there’s an obstacle to losing weight right now which I think is probably psychological. I’m very consistent with my workouts (I did Strong Curves but am currently doing Fitnessblender’s FB Strong program for a change), and on weekdays I have no issue with healthy eating and staying between 1200-1500 calories. The weekends are a different story. I feel like with the winter blahs, terrible weather and nothing to do (my area is on lockdown currently due to COVID), by the time I get to the weekends I’m DESPERATE to enjoy something and end up overdoing it on wine, treats and just big portions, even of healthy food. I keep making the resolution to do better every weekend but by the time Friday rolls around I just DGAF. I’m at the point where I’m wondering if I should just try to maintain for another couple months and restart the weight loss process in April when the weather improves and I’m feeling more motivated. Anyone have similar experiences, or tips and tricks to share? The winter struggle is real!

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