Friday, June 4, 2021

An unexpected moment of validation

I've posted about my weight loss on Reddit before. I started losing weight almost exactly two years ago and ended up losing 60 pounds (F, 5' 5", SW 175 lbs, CW 118 lbs). I got my butt back into strength-training and currently have a visibly fit body (AND I CAN DO PULL UPS, Y'ALL).

I was at a new gym today and the trainers there kept looking at me. Not in a way that made me uncomfortable, but they were definitely looking. When I took a break and walked over to the sanitisation station (where two of them were standing), they started talking to me.

"Are you a personal trainer?" One of them asked. I swear to God, I nearly fainted from the pride that I felt in myself right then and there.

But there was more. They told me my form was impeccable. That my workout was so dynamic and they were really appreciating the fact that I was doing great at it. When I told them that I have only been training for 15 months and that too almost exclusively at home, they actually couldn't believe it.

I don't even think they were just being nice (I would usually think that when someone would compliment me). I think they actually meant these things.

I feel so validated and so proud. 2 years ago, I was fat and depressed and got out of breath walking 1500 steps. Today, I killed it in a gym enough that I impressed the trainers there.

I can die happy now. That's all.

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Should I reassess my TDEE ?

Hello,

I have been trying to lose weight for the past 3 weeks and the weight loss does not correlate with the TDEE simulations I made online and with the one that appears on Cronometer.

I think it might be higher because I am losing weight twice as fast as I should have (-1 kg per week instead of 0.5). Plus my periods are at least 5 days late this month which is unusual considering I am not pregnant. So, my diet must be too restrictive right ?

At first I thought it was because I walked too much and didn't log it in the app, but now I am wondering if my TDEE is not 500 cal higher than it is supposed to be for my height and weight ?

Anyone can relate ? Is it possible that the TDEE can be that inaccurate ?

PS : I went from 55 to 53 kg

Thanks for reading

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Lots of Questions, Need Advice

Hi! I started this weight loss journey around May 11th by doing keto with my mom. I (18F, 5'4", SW: 219lbs, CW: 209lbs, GW: 145lbs) have always been overweight and for a long time lurked around 170lbs. I don't even really know what my goal weight should be because I don't know what's healthy on my frame, but 145lbs seemed like at least a good first starting goal. Over the past year, with COVID, starting uni, mental health issues, and some extremely stressful family issues, I've gained 50-60lbs, putting me over 200lbs for the first time in my life and subsequently at my highest weight ever. However, this time losing weight I feel more educated, more calm, and more capable of losing weight. I have an understanding that I'll need to be patient, that healthy weight loss comes slowly, and how important it is to track my calories. I came to this subreddit looking for support and encouragement and have found both, but also have learned a lot. I feel comfortable asking my questions here, so that, hopefully, this weight loss is as successful as possible.

I dropped down to 209lbs by the 28th of May and was really happy and excited! But I understood weight loss would most like slow from there; however, I didn't expect to, over the next week, fluctuate between 209lbs and 210lbs. It seems like it stagnated entirely, and I just feel like it's too soon for a plateau (side note: when do these come along? How long do they usually last? How would one go about breaking one?) or slowing of weight loss given my starting weight (please let me know if I'm wrong!). I was eating at a deficit of 500kcal (assuming my sedentary tdee 2000kcal) or ~750kcal (if lightly active tdee 2300kcal because I've been taking hour long walks every day and biking at least two times a week for a half hour). I was thinking maybe it's because I haven't been weighing my food (only been tracking the calories based on the packaging and serving sizes alone), so I bought a food scale recently and a new body weight scale, a smart one (Wyze). They arrived today, and I used the body weight scale and it showed 42% body fat. I plugged that into the tdee calculator and it dropped my sedentary tdee to 1800kcal and lightly active to 2100kcal, so now I'm thinking that's why I haven't been losing weight faster in these early stages? The scale also said my BMR was ~1500kcal (which, is that low btw?), and I'm pretty sure I should still be creating a deficit from the tdee calculations, but is that right? What should my calorie intake be to create a 500kcal deficit?

I really, really want to be successful this time, so any advice at all I would appreciate :) <3!

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Pick one thing…

I read a book awhile back called “The ONE thing” by Gary Keller and I’ve slowly been making commitments to myself to make change. I think weight loss can feel like an overwhelming mountain for those of us who are food addicts. I quit soda in January. That was an impossible task for me, but I made it possible. I didn’t lose a lot of weight from it but I’m no longer burdened with the addiction and I’m healthier for it. Bottom line, pick one thing.

My one thing right now is a healthy breakfast. I chose a nutritional shake. It’s less than 300 calories; the sweetener is a single banana. However, I get a ton of healthy benefits plus a nice sweet start to the day.

Pick one thing….and as you grow your things will build up into a beautiful lifestyle. I wish you all the best and I’m here fighting the fight with you.

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3 Delicious Donut Recipes Under 200 Calories

Who doesn’t love a good donut? Donuts are one of those sweet treats that fall into the comfort food category. And on some mornings, you just wish you had a few donut recipes that won’t totally wreck your healthy weight loss plan.

But, donuts on a diet? It sounds entirely too good to be true.

Actually, the truth is that with the right donut recipes, you can enjoy everyone’s favorite sweet treat while still sticking to your healthy eating regimen. A lot of it comes down to how you prepare them. By baking or air frying your donut recipes (instead of deep frying in oil), you save yourself quite a few calories. On top of that, swapping out some of the unhealthy ingredients—such as the loads of sugar traditionally used in donuts—you can bring that calorie count even lower. And the shocking thing is, they still taste absolutely delicious while clocking in under 200 calories per serving.

Don’t believe us? Well, here are three delicious donut recipes you need to try to believe:

1. Chocolate Donuts >

Chocolate donuts

Calories per Donut: 135

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 2 Extras

If chocolate is your favorite indulgence, then you’ll want to try this delicious guilt-free donut recipe. Baked instead of fried, these donuts will only set you back 135 calories each. They’re made with healthy ingredients like whole wheat pastry flour, nonfat Greek yogurt, milk and eggs. The chocolate flavor comes from cocoa powder as well as a delectable chocolate glaze that is drizzled over top. On the Nutrisystem meal plan, one donut (a serving) counts as one SmartCarb and two Extras. Click here for the full recipe! >

3 Delicious Donut Recipes Under 200 Calories

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2. Air Fryer Skinny Jelly Donuts >

Jelly Donuts

Calories per Donut: 132

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 2 Extras

The jelly donut is the quintessential breakfast donut that adults and kids alike love. If a donut with jelly filling is your go-to choice, then you’re definitely going to appreciate our “skinny” version—which is also baked and not fried. We also make it in a muffin tin for easy prep and clean up! While your average jelly donut is loaded with sugar, this version uses healthier ingredients like whole wheat pastry flour, nonfat Greek yogurt, and sugar-free jelly. They’re easy to make and will save you from that morning trip to the drive-through window—not to mention how much they’ll save your waistline, too. One jelly donut has only 132 calories, which is less than half the calories of a traditional jelly donut from a popular national donut chain. It counts as one SmartCarb and two Extras on the Nutrisystem plan. Click here for the full recipe! >

3. Blueberry Cheesecake Donuts >

donut recipes

Calories per Donut: 161

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 3 Extras

How indulgent do blueberry cheesecake donuts sound? Well, this version may sound—and taste—decadent, but it’s a lot healthier than the traditional fried variety. Besides being baked, these donuts also have significantly less sugar. Instead, they’re sweetened with more healthful ingredients like nonfat Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, Truvia and blueberries. In fact, this recipe calls for a whole cup of antioxidant-packed blueberries for the six donuts it yields, as well as another half cup for a sweet glaze. A little bit of cream cheese helps to give this donut a cheesecake taste. On the Nutrisystem plan, a single donut counts as one SmartCarb and three Extras. Click here for the full recipe! >

Running out of time in the morning? We’ve got a full menu of grab-and-go breakfasts and snacks for those on-the-go days! >

6 Comfort Foods from Nutrisystem: Breakfast Edition

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No longer obese!

Hi! Apologies for the word vomit below, I haven't talked to anyone much about my weight loss and I feel the need to document today after hitting a milestone!

31F 5'8"/172-173cm SW: ~225lbs/102KG CW:196.2/89KG GW: 165lbs/75kg

I woke up this morning to a weight of 196.2, putting my BMI at 29.8!

I'm kind of regretting not documenting this journey, but it's one of those things that have just snowballed. Last year, my GERD got really bad. I'd be burping for hours every night, no exaggeration. My chest always felt tight, but my doctor said it was probably just my GERD. She did mention my weight, but just prescribed me a new PPI for it. I'm not positive on an exact "starting weight", because I didn't have a start date, but I think to say 225 would probably be pretty accurate, based on a couple of doctor appointments I had late last year.

Sometime in January or February, I felt so bad that I just decided to make better decisions. I ate less "bad food" and started eating more fruits and vegetables. Then, around March I joined the YMCA. Then I got a scale (at this point I was around 216). After some weeks of that, I downloaded the loseit app.

I stopped using the app sometime around the time we went into another lockdown (Ontario). But after a few weeks, I made myself start tracking again. I've also been walking about 6 days a week since the gym closed.

I'm far from perfect with my calories. I eat some bad meals, I snack on sugary things sometimes. But in general I'm making better choices, and I usually stay under my calorie goal. I am looking to make better habits in general, but I'm never going to give up potato chips or cake or whatever forever.

The good news is it worked! I almost never have GERD symptoms, and I feel so much healthier (it's hard to put it in words, but I was just feeling so blah before). I'm going to keep going with a calorie deficit and my walks or gym (when it finally reopens- Ontario is dragging its feet). Next stop 165 pounds!

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How do you deal with negative feelings/embarrassment (about being overweight), even as you are losing it?

Do you use it as motivation or does it decrease motivation/make things worse?

Because these things don’t happen overnight and I know that. The fact is that you still have to live inside the “fat” body for a while after starting your weight loss journey. I only recently started to get serious about losing weight after being in denial for a long time and though I feel good when I’m working out, as soon as I see myself in a mirror, or see a beautiful woman, or have to go out in public, I want to cry.

How do you deal with the insecurity/embarrassment of looking how you look at in the moment even when you are doing all you can to improve?

I know it serves no purpose but I can’t stop crying. I feel so gross and lonely.

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