i was born with asthma and moderate idiopathic scoliosis, former is entirely controlled and im in (equally exhausting) physical therapy for the latter. i honestly used both of these as an excuse for remaining sedentary literally my entire life. i didnt get much of a chance to be active outside growing up (environmental allergens and air pollution would make me wheeze), so i just kinda kept gaining weight and got more and more out of shape. the closest i ever got to being active was when i was in marching band for a few years and i was still exhausted by everything and could barely make it through a game. last november-ish i hit my highest weight ever of 185lbs, developed awful gerd to the point where i was waking up vomiting every morning, and i decided i cant live like this. i dont WANT to live like this
so at first i just ate less and healthier. cut my potions down and stopped eating when i felt full, told myself if i ended up needing more i could get a small snack between pounds. ended up losing 30 pounds in three months (monitored by doctors!) without even thinking about it. i started noom in mid april because my weight loss stagnated and i had really enjoyed a previous trial of it, and ive lost another five pounds since then! im at 145lbs right now and feeling pretty great, ive struggled getting below 150lbs for years
however, my goal isnt to just lose the weight, because ill still be super out of shape. i know i need to start working out (and genuinely want to), but its hard to do so when all of the "beginner" workout plans leave me dizzy and winded. low-intensity yoga has been the easiest for me, but it still leaves me panting and exhausted. i know youre supposed to be tired after working out, but everything seems way more intense to me than it probably should be. i get the feeling i shouldnt be immobilized and in pain after every workout, yknow?
so. does anyone have any suggestions on how to get into working out? ive been seriously considering a gym membership because i know i can lift weights and run on a treadmill for a while without passing out. i just need something actually sustainable because i know im definitely not going to want to keep doing routines that knock me out every time. would starting at a gym be a good idea, or is there any other good starting points? i want to start working out so badly but its hard when youre constantly exhausted and overwhelmed haha
TL;DR: ive been sedentary a majority of my life because i convinced myself i couldnt be fit due to health conditions. now that ive realized thats total bs, im trying to start exercising, but following yoga routines/workout plans i find online leaves me SUPER exhausted. low intensity yoga leaves me panting. is there any better starting point beyond just diving into random workout plans?
So about a month ago my friend and I joined a 3 month kickboxing program. It’s pretty challenging and it has pushed my body to its limits everyday. Everything was going good for the first few weeks but then my friend couldn’t make it to our class on certain days. So I’ve been alone for most of the days for the past 2 weeks. She’s been skipping a lot more now because she’s back with her boyfriend. But We’ve been checking on each other and I find out she’s been eating cake, McDonald’s, etc. while I’ve been eating on a calorie deficit and getting in a extra walk after kickboxing then going to my labor job. Well guess what...she’s already lost 5 pounds within the month and I can see the changes in her body. Then there’s me....I feel like I’ve gained weight. I haven’t stepped on the scale because we are not supposed during the first 5 weeks. But my friend did and she is telling me how she’s down 5-6 pounds. I feel a little crushed. I’m not going to give up but this is why I like to track by myself because everyone loses weight but me. Well I pray I can lose some weight before the 3 months end. Thanks for listening
I currently weigh 291 lbs and want to weigh 210 lbs. I started my weight loss journey on March 1st, 2021. At the start of my journey, I weighed 299 lbs.
I have been going to the gym 6 days a week. My exercises include treadmill (3 mph for 25 minutes, 4.5 mph for 5 minutes) and strength exercises for 1 hour (two muscle groups a day. According to the apple watch, I burn approximately 600-700 calories at the gym. I am not able to run more on the treadmill because my legs and feet start hurting like crazy.
I am trying to limit my calories intake to 1500 per day, but it often goes to 2000 (I just can't help dinners)
It does seem that the weight loss is ideal considering you should lose 2 lbs per week. But, I lost the 8 lbs in the first two weeks and the scale has been constant since.
Could someone please advise me on,
1) How to get back the motivation to go to gym after you skip it for a week.
2) Is strength training really going to help me lose weight?
3) How can I control my dinners? Dinner is the only meal that I cook at home. I take the same for lunch, the next day.
4) How can I push past this weight stagnation?
p.s. I do not have a sweet tooth. I love to eat chicken, but being Indian, I need to accompany it with bread and rice.
Thank you so much in advance. Hope to learn some new things from you all!
A couple of months ago I decided to go on a 12 week cut and have been tracking my macros and weight every single day. I am now in week 10 and am confused as to why I am not losing anymore weight. I was planning on increasing my macros to maintenance after the 12 weeks because I don't want to damage my metabolism. Any idea on what I could be doing wrong? I usually drop each macro by 10-15ish when I notice by average weight loss is <1lb per week.
Note: I am 5' 8", 148lbs, 24 years old, male. I workout 6 times a week doing PPL.
Literally 3 days from now will be a year since my first proper weight loss journey has started. From May to November 2020, I had lost over 12kg.
Now that a lot of restrictions have eased in Melbourne and I’m now back at my job as a bartender and receptionist, the food binges are back and I tend to want to conserve my energy on the days that I do have work, due to the nature of my job being always so active and random shift works always mess up my eating schedules.
I’m now heavier than my previous starting weight of 62kg and am now currently creeping back up to 64kg.
I can barely fit into any of my clothes now and I just feel like absolute crap.
Today I booked for a free trial at 9round fitness and am signing up for a 2 month contract to get myself some exercise again. I couldn’t even finish the 4th round without feeling like I was going to pass out so I stopped so I can come back again tomorrow and work progressively towards being able to finish the whole 9 rounds. I have also ordered some calorie counted meals from youfoodz to try and help me with lowering my overall calories.
I don’t really know the point of my post... I guess I just really needed to vent because my self esteem is quite non-existent right now, couple that with some health issues coming back due to my size. I guess this is also some sort of accountability post.
If anyone has any sentiments to throw my way, feel free to do so :)
For reference, I’m a 161cm asian female and this weight is definitely noticeable.
Feel like a fajita? Sure! Craving a quesadilla? Go for it. Yup, you can even have fish tacos and crispy nachos. And nope, we’re not going loco.
Some Mexican dishes may not be very diet-friendly (full-fat cheese and sour cream, we’re looking at you!). But with some simple tweaks and substitutions, you can still enjoy those unique and inspired south-of-the-border flavors without derailing your health goals. Check out these figure-friendly, mucho yummy recipes for quick mid-week meals, tasty snacks and crowd-pleasing apps. They’re also all perfect for Cinco de Mayo celebrations!
Helpful hint: Just click on the name of the dish, its image or the link in the caption to access the full recipe.
Here are 20 Mexican recipes that get the food fiesta started:
You get shrimp that’s crisped and coated in cumin, chili powder and smoked paprika, along with brightly colored bell pepper slices and sweet onions—all roasted to perfection in 10 tiny, little minutes. Wrap all that deliciousness up in a warm whole wheat tortilla for the perfect high-protein, high-flavor meal on a night when you’re short on time. Click here for the full recipe >
Looks like the quesadilla of your dreams. It’s got shredded cheddar and chunks of chicken, like a quesadilla should. And most importantly: It tastes like the quintessential kind you know and love. However, with low-fat cheese and lots of vegetables to plump up the filling, this healthier version can be worked into the perfect flex dinner for your Nutrisystem plan. Click here for the full recipe >
What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with tasty tacos?! This Mexican classic can easily go from a diet-friendly option to diet destruction if you aren’t careful. Stay on track this holiday while enjoying these healthy Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Lime Yogurt Sauce. Your favorite Mexican restaurant can’t compete with the nutritional profile of this delicious dish.
Dig into this delicious, healthy sheet pan nacho recipe with a unique twist. Instead of fried tortilla chips as the base for our delicious toppings, we used a tasty low-carb swap for our nachos: cheesy cauliflower!
A fiesta isn’t a fiesta without salsa on the spread. Made with fresh veggies, herbs and a few squirts of lime juice, Pico de Gallo is the perfect healthy dip for your favorite whole grain chip or cracker. For a little heat, add a splash of hot sauce. Click here for the full recipe >
Uno potato, dos potatoes, tres potatoes, cuatro! The sweet spuds take center stage in this dish, as a great source of vitamins A and C, plus fiber. Not to mention, these sweet potatoes are loaded with chicken, cheese, salsa and avocado, so they’re muy delicioso. Side it with a salad, and dinner is served. Click here for the full recipe >
Add this dish to your weekday rotation for three very good reasons: It takes minimal effort to make, it tastes like a Mexican party in your mouth and it provides wide-ranging nourishment. On Nutrisystem, it counts as one SmartCarb, two PowerFuels, one Vegetable and three Extras. Need more convincing? You can sub in your favorite veggies, tweak seasonings and experiment with spices for a different flavor every time you make it. Click here for the full recipe >
Go citrus with your salsa! This tropical fruit packs a healthy dose of vitamin C and folate, and helps provide the perfect blend of sweet and tangy that you can use on top of grilled chicken or shrimp, or alongside a serving of baked whole wheat tortilla chips. And before you say you hate peeling mangoes, we make it easy with these simple tips. Click here for the full recipe >
It looks like regular rice. It’s got the same texture and soaks up sauces and marinades, like regular rice would. But “rice” made from cauliflower is super healthy, super easy to make and when mixed with fresh lime juice and cilantro—super delicious to eat! Consider this alternative the next time your recipe calls for rice. On Nutrisystem, cauliflower is an unlimited vegetable—you can have as much of it as you like! Click here for the full recipe >
Toss a few basic fajita ingredients—chicken, salsa, onions, garlic and beans—into the slow cooker and let it work its magic. This set-it-and-forget-it recipe makes several servings, perfect to feed the whole family. Or, freeze the leftovers for when you’re hankering for your next fajita. Click here for the full recipe >
They’re cute, they crunch and they taste delicious—perfect appetizers to take the “hostess with the mostess” title at your next fiesta! Click here for the full recipe >
Next up, the gold star of Mexican fare—the one, the only, the smooth, the creamy… guacamole! Guacamole provides lots of vitamins and minerals, healthy fats and fiber. However, high in calories, it’s easy to overeat. Thankfully, this lighter version is made with nonfat Greek yogurt and extra veggies, so you can enjoy a little more without worrying about diet destruction. If you’re feeling adventurous, add pineapples for a touch of sweetness. Click here for the full recipe >
Rubbed with taco seasoning, tossed with tomatoes and black beans and then drenched with cilantro lime crema and pico de gallo, these tiny taco delights are just 190 calories per serving. Get the recipe here >
Give your tacos a tasty twist with these delicious fish tacos. Featuring tender halibut, a variety of veggies and a homemade tomatillo sauce, they’re a creative and colorful take on the classic taco. Get the recipe here >
Don’t worry plant-based dieters! We didn’t forget about you in this round-up of healthy Mexican recipes. Our Tofu Taco Bowl will satisfy your fiesta cravings without sabotaging your healthy diet. It features a delicious trio of tofu, basmati rice and peppers. Add your favorite toppings! Get the vegetarian recipe here >
Another creative twist on tacos, our crunchy taco wraps are packed with turkey, sour cream, iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes and shredded cheese. They’re a much healthier alternative to a popular fast food option! Get the healthy recipe here >
This is “nacho” average nacho recipe! Our Bell Pepper Nachos are low-carb and packed with flavor. We stuff mini peppers with classic nacho toppings, including black beans, Pico de Gallo and avocado. Covered in melted cheese and fresh cilantro, it’s the perfect simple starter for your weight loss menu. Get the recipe here >
Call all low-carb lovers! These Mexican Zucchini Boats are the perfect dish to enjoy when you’re craving Mexican food but want to stick to your diet. Stuffed with peppers, kale, black beans and shredded cheese, it’s a vegetarian meal that everyone will love. Get the full recipe here >
Using some shredded chicken and cheese, a few dried herbs and some canned goods, you can create a delicious family style meal for Cinco de Mayo. This healthy spin on a Mexican classic is sure to become a top pick on your healthy household menu. Get the recipe here >
Heading to a Cinco de Mayo party? Whip up this Mexican Street Corn Dip to ensure you stay on track with your weight loss meal plan. It features charred corn, jalapeno, red onion, avocado and cheese tossed in a homemade mayo-based dressing. Click here to get the easy recipe >
Refreshingly spicy and deliciously diet-friendly, it’s the ultimate Cinco de Mayo sip. Even after the fiesta is over, you’ll want this sweet and spicy drink “jalapeno” cup all season long! While the classic margarita is filled with sugary simple syrup, we lighten up this classic cocktail by swapping in light lemonade, plus some fresh jalapeno slices.
I used to be quite big, and I lost about 20 kilos, then gained 10 back. I’m really struggling with motivation to re begin my weight loss journey. I think this is because, when I was bigger, I felt like I had no choice but to lose weight and I really forced myself into it because I was sick of being insecure. Now I would view myself as a bit big but not overly, and I deep down still don’t like the way I look but I cannot find the motivation to eat less and exercise. I’m really struggling and I can feel myself mentally feeling the way I did when I was at my biggest. I don’t know what to do. :( I’m a 20 year old female.
Refreshingly spicy and deliciously diet-friendly, it’s the ultimate Cinco de Mayo sip. Even after the fiesta is over, you’ll want this sweet and spicy drink “jalapeno” cup all season long! While the classic margarita is filled with sugary simple syrup, we lighten up this classic cocktail by swapping in light lemonade, plus some fresh jalapeno slices.