Over 160 lbs down in under a year

Top weight 409 about a year ago, now around 245 lbs

https://i.imgur.com/B2Lo4it.jpg

This is an update to my post from a few months ago https://old.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/l43fq5/over_100_lbs_down_in_about_6_months/

The update since my last post is in February I got the VSG surgery, and i'm down another about 55 lbs since my last update.

The first 2 weeks after the surgery sucked with all the diet restrictions, but it's been over 2 months now since the surgery, so I can eat just about whatever I want now, i just feel full a lot quicker. I'm really glad I did the VSG instead of the full on Bypass.

The weight loss has slowed down the smaller I get, but still trying to maintain a calorie deficit. Still trying to get down to about the 220-230lbs range.

My back pain is almost entirely gone. And I plan on being retested for sleep apnea soon to see if I even still have it.

I have a little loose skin around my tummy, but I far prefer that over all the weight.

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I hate salads (advice on calories and food pls)

I have a hard time eating healthy and restricting calories. I’m burning 300-500 at the gym depending on the day. I’ve been trying to eat around 1300 calories but I find myself shoveling food into my face by the end of the day. I’m 5’1 and 200 pounds if that is any good info. I’ve ate basically frozen meals my entire life I’m 18 now and I honestly just suck at eating healthy. I don’t know if I’m not eating enough and that’s why I feel the need to eat everything in site. (Expecially carbs) so I have some questions since I’m starting out as a health and weight loss newbie. Am I eating enough in your opinion? How can I find meals I actually like and enjoy eating? Any recommendations for foods for a veggie hater?

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Starting my weight loss journey - first major success

Here is my current stats:

Age: 24 Sex: Male Height: 5’ 11” SW: 247 lbs CW: 240.7 GW: 180

Background: I used to be in great shape back when I played sports but then I developed a blood clot and had to be put on blood thinners for the rest of my life due to a medical condition. This felt like it destroyed my life as I was no longer supposed to surf, play lacrosse or football, or do downhill mountain biking. I stopped exercising and went up to 220 lbs and then when covid hit I gained even more weight just sitting at home and hit my highest weight ever of 247.

Today: About 3 weeks ago I decided I had enough, I went out and bought weights, a Fitbit, and a road bike and trainer. I’ve been riding the trainer Monday - Friday for 20-30 minutes, lifting 3 times a week, and bring my dog on a 1.5-2.5 mile walk everyday. I also started tracking calorie intake. I’ve lost about 7 pounds and my body fat also dropped from 39% to 38.4%. I’ve changed my diet and I’m finally proud of myself again for doing what I know I needed to do.

I wanted to introduce myself to the community and hopefully with everyone’s support, I can get back to the old days of being in shape and healthy.

If anyone has any advice for me, I’d love to hear it. I’ve been focusing more on my calories than macros. I tend to eat mostly protein and fat with less carbs. I don’t know if that’s okay or not but it’s been working so far.

Thanks everyone and excited to share further progress in the future!

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Vindication!

I have struggled over the last few years to lose weight. So many people have told me : CICO, you’re just lying about how much you’re eating, you’re just lying about how much you workout. Making me feel it’s all my fault and shaming me for not being able to lose weight. It’s so hurtful and discouraging.

So I recently found out I have type 2 diabetes. Apparently, while weight loss is a “classic” symptom, in some people it’s the opposite, they can’t lose weight. Now that I’m on medication and watching carb intake instead of “calories”, I’m down 12 pounds! Without working out at all or counting calories!

My doctor says the pounds should start falling off now that I’m on medication. So I finally went back to the gym today and shared with my personal trainer. So happy I could cry that now that I will start seeing results from my hard work. It feels so incredible.

I know it will still take work, I know I won’t be able to eat whatever I want. I’m going to have to work hard and be twice as strict on my diet. But it helps to know what is wrong and weight loss will help fix this. Best motivation ever.

Just wanted to share these reminders, that what works for one person, won’t necessarily work for another. Be kind, be supportive. Don’t pretend your a medical expert and don’t judge. Everyone is fighting a different battle even though they share a similar goal.

Sending you all love. Life is too short to be anything but happy.

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Discouraged

I’m 17F, 5’10, 168 pounds and I began intensive training about two weeks ago. I look pretty much the same and it’s kinda discouraging me. I took pictures before I began but I feel like I see no difference. I’m not gonna quit because my training isn’t for weight loss but for endurance and strength (training for volleyball), but I really want to lose some extra pounds. I know it’s only been two weeks and that I shouldn’t see sudden changes instantly, but am I really gonna lose weight? I want to feel comfortable in crop tops and high wasted jeans but, because of my weight, it’s near impossible unless I wear a jacket. Am I just rushing expecting too much way too fast? My trainer said I’ve gotten stronger (couldn’t do five pushups, now I can do fifteen) but I feel like I haven’t lost weight. I know weight loss isn’t my main goal but it’d really be nice.

Mayne Im not eating good enough? I eat two meals a day, sometimes fast food because my mom doesn’t feel like cooking and I don’t know how to cook, but I don’t drink soda or anything that can add more calories to my meal. Should I just be patient? I feel like I’m not doing enough...

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I finally figured out a way to get started on the weight loss that works for me personally!

I feel very addicted to the stuff I eat, so instead of changing everything, I'm trying something else for the next few weeks:

1) Smaller portions at work. I work at Chick-Fil-A so I've started getting 5 ct nuggets and small fries or a small mac instead of an 8 or 12 ct with a medium mac or fry for lunch. Breakfast break food is a regular hashbrown and chicken biscuit instead of a chicken egg and cheese with a large hashbrown.

2) No more fountain drinks at work. I always got a large Hi-C or root beer but switched to a small one. After drinking water with a splash of lemonade on a hot day of taking orders, I realized how much I like it and sip on a large one at work and keep it filled. I plan on buying a bottle of lemonade from the store to add a splash to every cup of water now. Also side note: feeling hydrated and not getting a million hangnails from dry skin is nice lol

3) Drinking the lemon water throughout the day means I eat less. The smaller portions of my normal foods end up making me full because I drank water before.

4) Walking a mile the mornings I don't work. Walking up and down my street 4 times is a mile and keeping a good pace works up a mild sweat.

Hopefully I can see a bit of change in a few weeks! Even if the scale goes from 150 to 149 I'll take it lol

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You can't outrun your mouth.

I'd always heard that phrase, but didn't completely understand it until I started working out regularly. I've been Peloton-ing almost daily for the last month or so, and it really is crazy that for all the effort you put into a 30 minute workout, you're only burning 300-400 calories max (at least I am, according to my fitness watch). The truth is it's probably less than that due to accuracy and all that jazz.

I could eat 300-400 calories in my sleep! Most days I don't even eat my exercise calories back since it's so negligible. I just stick to my 1600 and any extra is a bonus.

Anyway this is probably old news to some of you but I just wanted to reiterate for those that don't know. Weight loss is accomplished in the kitchen.

You can't out(bike) your mouth.

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