Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Has anyone else not felt any different after weight loss?

F 5’4’’ SW: 165 CW: 130 GW:120

I have lost 35 pounds this year and gone from overweight to a healthy weight but I truly don’t see a difference and I feel like I look just as overweight as before. My pants, belts, swimsuits, etc don’t fit so I know that my body has changed. But all I can focus on is how I still feel/look overweight and I feel worse about myself than I even did before.

I obviously knew losing weight would not be an end all be all solution but I had hoped I could feel better and more comfortable in my body but I just don’t. It seems like so many people on here find this new confidence after they meet their goals (which I’m so happy for and love to see) but I was wondering if anyone else feels neutral or even more insecure after weight loss.

Has anyone else experienced this? How did you deal with it?

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Anyone else have issues doing Cardio without music?

In the last month or two-ish, I've restarted my fitness journey, and have so far lost 20lbs! :)

I grew up a really chubby kid, and lost 140+ lbs in high school in the span of a year and a half through healthy lifestyle changes, understanding decifits, and cardio. I managed to maintain that weight loss for about 8/9 years. I used to go to the gym at least 4 times a week before this pandemic hit, and gained a lot of weight from sitting all day at home, and boredom eating.

I finally ended up getting a mini elliptical at home, and so far it's been working great.

However, while I do love working out, I'm finding myself getting bored specifically because I keep listening to/watching the same cheesy songs. Really, really cheesy. Songs I wouldn't regularly listen to unless I'm working out, and no one can hear what I'm listening to. I'm talking Karate Kid, Dirty Dancing, Flashdance, and etc soundtracks.

They motivate me to go hard. It's fun, but it's annoying that I have to use the music every time in order to push myself.

If I listen to a podcast, watch TV or a movie, I always end up slowing my strides without thinking. I'm only able to do this when I'm strength training, which I'm not restarting yet because it's a slower process with reps, sets, and rest breaks.

I also have ADHD (the inattentive type, not the hyper type) if that makes any difference.

Does anyone else have similar issues to me? I mean, I'd like to go hard on the elliptical, and listen to something about like, idk, WWII, rather than have to use Katy Perry's "Roar" to feel in the zone.

Any advice?

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It Starts Today.

F18 5'1" SW: 230 CW: 230 GW: 150

I'm tired of the health risks. I'm tired of not fitting in the bathtub. I'm tired of not being able to wrap a towel around myself. I'm tired of my chest hurting because of my breast size. I'm tired of not being able to crochet clothing for myself because it would take decades. I'm tired of being tired all of the time. I'm tired of my ankles hurting every single day. I'm tired of never finding cute clothing in my size. I'm tired of ruining my pants because my thighs rub together.

Today I begin counting my calories. I plan on doing this for two weeks, scoping out my problem areas, and going from there. I don't have a timeframe for this weight loss, but I realize I am likely looking at 1-2 years since it is 80 whole pounds. I have never been a healthy weight, and I blame my mother's bomb ass cooking. I want to be happy. I want to look better. I want to stop being so tired of everything.

Look forward to future updates, I'm actually doing it this time. Here's to my self and my future.

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Decided to give up “eat healthy” goal and start weight loss goal instead

I have been obese for a while now so have wanted to get into healthier habits. However, it was tough for me to think about intentional weight loss because I have relatives who have had eating disorders in the past and for a while I was super against counting calories and dieting.

However, I’ve been attempting to generally eat healthier and work out for a while with no change. I’m realizing it’s because I am pretty unaware of my food intake and I love sugar too much.

After trying some healthier eating and working out options that seem to work for me, I decided to set a goal weight and start counting calories. Basically, I’m going to intentionally try to lose 90 lbs to get to my healthy BMI range. Here is my plan...

-record calories and weight daily using lose it -intermittent fasting (no breakfast basically) -weekdays: Huel (meal replacement) for lunch, blue apron (meal kit delivery) or home cooked meal for dinner, healthy snacks throughout the day (jerky, nuts, freeze dried fruit, etc), protein drinks if randomly really hungry -weekends: still record food and weight on lose it and try to keep within or just above calorie count, but more room for sugar and junk food -soda stream with sugar free syrups through the day to help my sweet tooth

I wanted to share to make it official, give people ideas, and get some advice. I’m I’ve only been doing this for a week and a half but it seems like something I can stick to for a while. Any thoughts? Tips?

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I’ve lost weight (and then gained it back) 4 separate times now. Why do I quit at the 8 week point every time?

I’m a 27 year old obese female. Ive committed to being healthier and losing weight multiple times now, but I always quit and go back to extreme binge eating. When going through old journals today, I realized I’ve given up on my health journey at the exact same point four times in a row now - during the eighth week.

I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong or what it is about the two month mark that kills me. I don’t don’t deprive myself of any food groups or specific foods (that’s why I like cico), I don’t eat at too large of a deficient or starve myself, I eat a mix of volume/healthy foods and my old favorites, I don’t over commit to crazy exercise routines, I set small and realistic goals.

I never quit because I’m discouraged - I’ve never had trouble getting results and I always feel amazing, confident, and proud after two months of weight loss. I just quit because I’m sick of having self control and I miss binging and eating whatever I want... and I hate myself for it.

How can I stop this pattern? I’m currently at week 8 right now and I can feel myself falling off - I’ve binged three times this week and just feel “over it”. But I don’t want to be!!! I want to reach my goal. Can anyone relate? Does anyone have any advice? Is this just a self discipline problem or something more?

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Lost 30lbs and proud is it bad to post about?

While I'm not necessarily at my goal weight I have been on a weight loss journey since the beginning of quarentine (i just cut my calories to a normal amount since before i ate about 3,000 a day and became a vegetarian) I dont want to serve as a harmful source of motivation to anyone with an eating disorder or even just make someone insecure or feel bad with a progress post on my story :[ i really am proud of myself but cant seem to shake the feeling that i might negitively affect someone in posting it D: (i know a couple of my friends are trying to lose weight too so maybe its ok? my following isnt very big, just friends )

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I’m ready to lose 45 lbs. Again.

When I was younger, I lost 40 lbs. It was probably one of the best achievements of willpower I’ve ever had. I kept it off for years until COVID-19 hit.

As you can see, I created this account right at around the 2-week mark of lockdown, but I haven’t used it since.

I’m starting today. I’ve gained back the 40 lbs plus 5 extra, but I’m going to do it. Again.

I know I can because I’ve done it before. I’m using this account to document my journey for myself, to hold current me accountable, for future me, if I ever end up in this situation again, and for anyone who’s struggling with weight loss.

It starts today.

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