Just this dinner time, I noted to my family that I couldn't eat anymore, as a result of having eaten a lot today (I know especially because I've been tracking for the past 6 months) and besides, I was full.
So I wanted to leave it at that, excused and respected by my family. But honestly, as much as I wanted to eat my mom's cooking, I'm pretty disciplined and simply requested for them to leave some for me to eat the next day.
Then one of my family members starts to tease me, "Come on, have a piece." I politely refused. But then they just kept pressing on me. "Not even one? (scoffs) even just this little piece??", teasing me with a piece of pork and hovering it over the table. I stood firm on my judgement (while starting to get annoyed).
A few more of their tempting and my refusing, finally, "(scoffs) okay then." this thick-faced family member of mine with a blessed metabolism ends.
Yes, I was strung along by their guilt tripping for a bit, but my values and dedication to my weight loss journey were solid enough to spring me back up and console me mentally. It's not like I was starving myself.
People like my family member who aren't going through the same thing as you won't fully understand your journey except your own self. Just because they're satisfied with (or have a lack of initiative to alter) their own eating habits doesn't mean they have the right to dictate to you or downplay your efforts to better health.
It's difficult both ways, whether your mocker is "healthy" and naturally blessed with a cooperative metabolism or is persisting with unhealthy eating habits, never ever let their guilt tripping faze you. The more your goals and discipline are solid, the lesser other's comments would affect you. So if needed, constantly reaffirm youself! Be clear with your goals! And let that be the truth you can rely on.
I'm male 6'0 249 lbs trying to get to 200 lbs. My goal is 4 months. I used a weight loss calculator and it said my starting body fat percentage is 30% it said I could lose 49 lbs in 3 months and 10 percent body fat in three months as long as I do exercise for an hour and a half a day and only consume up to 1800 calories a day. I've started eating 1300 calories a day last week I was 256 and I've already lost 7 lbs just by adjusting my calorie intake if I add exercise for the hour and a half (weights) is it really possible I could lose 49 lbs and 10% fat in 3 months just by doing this? It seems really unrealistic.
Creative Valentine’s Day gifts that don’t involve food are hard to come by.
Big chocolate hearts, small and crunchy hearts, chocolate-covered nuts, caramels and crèmes in heart-shaped boxes, tart hearts, gummy hearts, marshmallow hearts and even lolli-hearts… ‘tis the season for every sweet version you can imagine.
And it’s everywhere you look. So it stands to reason that about half of Valentine’s Day shoppers gift their loved ones some form of candy, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF). What may surprise you, however, is just how detrimental one day of this splurge can affect your weight.
Chocolate is so 1890. Make this year unique with these creative Valentine’s Day gifts that don’t involve food.
Before you ask, “how many calories are in those sweet confections,” you might want to prepare yourself. A box of Hershey’s chocolates from Walmart (specifically the Pot of God Valentine’s Premium Collection Pink Heart Box) has 200 calories per serving, half of which are from fat.
But, this isn’t even the worst part. There are four servings per container, meaning that if you go for it—and enjoy your special little, six-dollar Valentine’s Day gift—you’re actually wolfing down 800 calories. Yikes. The same remains true for fancier confections, which contain 190 calories in just three little pieces. It’s true that a little dark chocolate can be healthy in moderation. But, if your loved ones are watching their weight, or trying to shed extra pounds, consider thinking outside the heart-shaped box to help them on their way.
Here are some creative Valentine’s Day gifts and dates that don’t involve food:
1. Plan an active date.
Instead of the go-to dinner and a movie date, start your day earlier and take a long walk along a pretty route. Hiking and biking are also fun, healthy date options. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, perhaps, tour a museum, head to the bowling alley or for the more ambitious—try ice skating or indoor rock climbing.
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Surprise your sweetie by filling his or her iPod with upbeat songs that mean something to you both or bring a smile to his/her face. Include a few romantic favorites for the cool down. To make this Valentine’s gift even sweeter, pair the playlist with new in-ear headphones or a mini speaker for the workouts that take place at home.
3. Gift an experience.
Your spouse mentioned wanting to try yoga? Buy her passes for a few classes. If your valentine loves to draw, send him for an art lesson. To make it an experience that brings you two closer, take a dance class together or register for a cooking class. Lots of pottery and painting shops have opened their doors to BYOS-ers (bring-your-own-snackers), who want to partake in a painting or pottery class while noshing on treats they bring. Give your honey a gift card to one of these experiences, and bring healthy options to enjoy while you create something special together. Gifting an exciting activity that creates a special memory or enhances a particular skill lasts way longer than a candy, bound to go stale.
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Give your babe something that’ll actually get used with healthy gear. Find a unique or personalized, reusable water bottle to help them stay hydrated, even during their most ambitious sweat sesh. New workout mats are ideal for yoga and Pilates enthusiasts, while fitness trackers do the job for someone who just started exercising. Mini blenders satisfy anyone that starts their day with smoothies or loves to get creative in the kitchen. Our new healthy living staple? Air fryers. The tools to help your loved one stay on track are endless, so explore a bunch of different options to find the perfect one for that perfect one.
5. Volunteer together.
Volunteering can bring two people together like nothing else. In this scenario, a couple is united, for a common purpose, learning how to work together, and maybe poking a little fun at each other while doing it. Volunteering also helps individuals feel more socially connected, while reducing depression and anxiety. Research also suggests that people who give their time to others may also enjoy better health—including lower blood pressure and a longer life. So give them a gift this Valentine’s Day that does the direct opposite of those boring, old candies.
I started on my weight loss journey in July and now I am 6.5 month in and have lost roughly 3.5 stone.
Start weight: 106 KG / 16.7 Stone
Current weight as of this morning: 84.3 KG / 13.2 Stone
Height: 193 CM / 6ft 4
For the first 3 months of my weight loss journey, I cut calories and reduced all snack intakes, increased exercise to a 20 minute youtube HIIT workout 2/3 times a week alongside jogging/running 1.5-3km 2/3 times we per week.
My TDDE as per TDDE calculator is:
2,300 - Sedentary = Rest days
2,635 - Light Exercise
2,970 - Moderate Exercise
I currently run between 2-4 times per week running between 2-4km, roughly finishing my 3km runs in around 13.5 minutes.
I currently do youtube HIIT exercises for 20 minutes per day roughly 3-6 times a week.
As of January I started to track my calories via MyFitnessPlan to see where the improvements could be made. I fluctuate my goals of calories target each week so that I do not plateau but have occasionally gone over on these targets, as follows (daily weight included also):
Week 1: 1950 calories
day 1: 2244 // NA
day 2: 1891 // NA
day 3: 1875 // 86.5kg
day 4: 1734 // 87.1kg
day 5: 1836 // 85.1kg
day 6: 2048 // 85.9
day 7: 1826 // 85.9
Week 2: 1850 calories
day 1: 1922 // 85.6kg
day 2: 1966 // 84.6
day 3: 1928 // 84.4
day 4: 2237 // 85.4
day 5: 2806 // 85
day 6: 2192 // 85.9
day 7: 1805 // 86.2
Week 3: 1700 calories target
day 1: 2657 // NA
day 2: 2028 // 85
day 3: 1975 // 84.2
day 4: 2034 // 85.9
day 5: 2102 // 84.4
day 6: 2291 // 84.6
Week 4: 1800 calories target
day 1: 2505 // 85
day 2: 2079 // 84.9
day 3: 1906 // 83.6
day 4: 1940 // 83.5
day 5: 1685 // 85.5
day 6: 1824 // NA
Week 5: 1700 calories target
day 1: 5577 // 83.7
day 2: 1836 // 84.7
day 3: 2170 // 83.7
day 4: 1716 // 83.7
day 5: 3041 // 82
day 6: 2057 // 82.7
Week 6: 1500 calories target
day 1: 1447 // 84.3
My questions are:
- Is this healthy?
- Why does my weight fluctuate so much from day to day?
- Would you consider my above exercise routine, light or moderate?
- Any other relevant experience or information is appreciated.
Hey all! I have finally managed to kickstart my weight loss and I've lost about 10 pounds this month! It's been a lot but I'm happy to finally see some movement on the scale, even though I don't see it in the mirror yet.
I am 5', 25f currently at 160.4 lbs. I have no idea how to pick my goal weight. The BMI chart says I should be a maximum of 127 pounds, which is insane! When I was doing sports in high school I was never below 130. I am a runner (currently training for my first half marathon) and, I don't know. Maybe I've been so fat for so long that I don't know what is right anymore?
And for the record, I can't use blood pressure as a measure because I've always had good BP. Cholesterol numbers are also normal. So I'm kind of at a loss.
I lost nearly 13 kg last year, due to looking for a job for 5 months and managing to walk outside every day + OMAD. I sprained my ankle really bad last Feb, so only did 1-2 hour walks every day.
However, I started working at home (desk job) in September and until then I've gained almost 5kg back - mainly due to being tired to walk outside after work and also snacking more after my OMAD.
I want to start jogging/walking again in the mornings, but knowing I got work straight afterwards, completely takes off my motivation for it. And as mentioned, in evenings I am already too tired.
Those who work at home as well, how do you stay motivated to walk/run outside and keep going at your weight loss plan, while simultaneously juggling work as well?
I lost 75lbs last year through CICO and IF. My weight loss had slowed but it wasn’t stopping. I was really on top of things both with eating and, more importantly, my whole relationship with food had changed.
In suppose I got cocky I thought I could relax a bit over Christmas and I did. I thought I would be able to jump straight back on the wagon come January but I’m still struggling to get back on track!
I’m now 20lbs up on my lowest weight and I could kick myself for letting this happen.
I’m nowhere near where I was at my heaviest (266lbs) but I feel so deflated for even slipping to where I am now.
I guess this post is me trying to make myself realise that I need to snap out of this!
