Average genetics should be a motivator, not an excuse

This is a realization I've been coming to as I am going through my weight loss journey and motivating myself to continue getting results.

We have all known that person that can: eat junk food, halfbake their workouts, and doesn't take care of their body. They are skinny regardless and don't have the extreme cravings + weight gain that comes from a poor diet. (Usually it catches up with them eventually, but that is another post.)

That isn't us. We can't eat the same way as them. It's of even more importance for us to reach nutrition goals and to get in shape.

Just wanted to put this thought here because I've always used genetics as an excuse. instead, It just means I can't always just copy what someone else is doing poorly and expect to get good results from it.

I have to figure out what works for me, and how to maximize my own potential. If Steve at work can eat lots of Pizza and Pepsi and be thin ....that has nothing to do with me.

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How can I be more patient about weightloss?

Hey all.

Things have been going relatively well with my nutrition plan, I'm in a decent deficit and not feeling deprived, which are great wins.

I am struggling with patience, though. I've packed away my scale so that I cannot weigh myself very often, and I believe that has helped me in a way, but I still find myself dreading just how long it will take to reach my goal.

How can I be at peace with where I'm at now, is the question I suppose. I'll get to my goal one day, and I know I lose body fat relatively slowly, so I want to try and reframe my mindset on patience. I'm aware of these things, I think I just wish I felt comfortable in my own skin already. How I used to feel at a healthy weight.

I think with it being summertime, it makes it more noticable to myself. Less clothing, and the heat being pure torture with my extra body fat. I feel more gross during this season and it's only just begun, lol.

This is my second time around in a weight loss journey. I have reached my goal before and so I know I can do it again, so I'm stumped on why this is on my mind so often.

Any thoughts to share?

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SV - I officially lost 40 pounds, and also my mirror got dirtier

I think I've only ever replied to people in here, I've never actually done my own post! But as of this morning I am officially down 40 pounds (I've been at the almost 40 mark for a little while now, so if I've said "I've lost 40 pounds" recently I was just rounding up by a pound!) I started my weight loss on January 4, after gaining a whole bunch of weight in the past two years.

before and after, wow I really need to clean my mirror, but fully SFW, very clothed

This was the only full body shot I had post-weight gain and pre-weight loss, I wish I had been wearing a more form-fitting shirt but I figured I should put on the same outfit! Wow those jeans are more comfortable now!

Also realizing I can see that an extra 40 pounds was making my already wide feet wider? Had no idea.

What I've done is:

• Keep my calories at around an average of 1600 a day (1500 Sunday-Thursday, 1800 Friday-Saturday, though sometimes it's more like 2300 on a random Saturday because I really want cookies and cocktails and whatever, that's fine). I track in MyFitnessPal and I always track, even on those days that I go way over.
• I was already vegan, which has been helpful because I'm really used to making vegetables a central part of my diet. I eat a ton of them.
• Cutting out oil when it was easy to do so. I am not 100% WFPB at all but when it's easy to leave it out I do it, in cooking vegetables or whatever.
• Consciously upping my protein has really helped with satiety, I try for 75-100 grams.
• Not cutting out any foods, because realistically, I'm going to go to the local vegan donut shop, and like, I'm going to eat two donuts, not just one, because I want to try different flavors, and that's fine as long as it's happening occasionally and I'm conscious of what I'm eating the rest of the day.
• DESCHUTES WOWZA LO-CAL HAZY PALE ALE, my lord and savior. Also White Claw at bars.
• Also I am the anti-intermittent faster, I eat three meals and 2-3 snacks a day!
• Lastly I think my constant fidgeting plays a role in my TDEE being higher than what the calculators say, thank you ADHD, it's the only thing you're good for.

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Back in the saddle

I've gone through a heck of a weight loss. At the end of law school I weighed 300 lbs. I got a coach to help guide my nutrition and exercise in October 2019. In September 2020, I was down to 210. But then the endless late nights and eating/ drinking calories to study for the bar exam had me end working with my coach and get back up to 240. I've since relocated away from my home and to a new city away from my support circle. Now I'm at 265.

Fortunately, I know what I need to do and what works for me when it comes to weight loss. I've joined a cycling training group and have started calorie counting, which will lead into calorie counting+macros once I'm used to tracking again. I'm hoping to lose fat and increase my strength and stamina at a reasonable pace, and ease back into the lifestyle habits that helped me feel the best I'd felt since high school.

Posting this for accountability. I'm hoping to check in a few months down the road happier and healthier, but at no particular weight. This journey will take as long as it needs to. And, I wanted to wish everyone else on their own journey good luck.

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Looking for a fun and productive workout? I gotchu

Ok, I have been working with a dietician for quite some time now and she mentioned that studies have shown working out for 5 days a week for at least 30 minutes makes it more likely that they will maintain their weight loss over the long term. I have been working out pretty consistently for 3 days a week sometimes even 4 on a good week but that 5th day has been elusive. (In my case we are not counting walking as a work out because I walk for at least 1.5 hours a day regardless because of my dog). She said I need to find something that will fit into my lifestyle and where I don't need to leave the house so I can throw it in when I am not feeling a traditional workout.

She mentioned dancing, yoga, etc. And I was like wait....would dancing while cleaning count? And she said yes, as long as you get your heart rate up and are sweating! Sooo guess who implemented a 30 minute twerk and clean routine into my workouts? It is so fun for me and silly but I am cleaning which I needed to do anyways and it really gets my heart rate up!

Anyways just thought I would share for anyone who is looking to alternatives to traditional workouts that are meant to introduce more movement into your life! If anyone else has a similar workout please leave it below! I am always looking for new ideas!

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*In regards to the study I haven't actually seen it so I cannot tell you about their methodology or the effect size of 3 or 4 days vs 5 days. I have asked for studies from her before and they all used sound methods so I have stopped asking to see them. Also - I figured it couldn't hurt me to move more!

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[Century Club] June 10, 2021 - Have you lost or need to lose 100 lbs or more? Here’s a thread just for you!

I have often welcomed those who have lost 100+ lbs (~ 50 kg , ~7 stone) to “the club” and joked that club meetings were on Thursdays. I recently suggested that we try out having a regular weekly thread to talk about issues that are particular to those who have lost 100+ lbs, those who are well on their way and those who are just at the beginning of a journey this big.

Welcome back to the Century Club! Each week I will provide a topic of the day that has been on my mind or inspired by previous posts. However you are free to talk about any topics you think might be relevant to current and prospective club members.

Previous Topics: Disconnects - Activity - Years! - Fun! - Rhythms - How strict? - Relationships - Loose Skin Redux - Multiple Centuries - April Fools! - What didn't work? - Milestones - Seasonal changes - Is it worth it? - Surprising Food Facts - Mistakes were made - Time to Vent - Relief Valves - Seeing Objectively - Tips you hate - Fear and Self-Loathing - Starting - 2020 recap

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Travel

Well Centurions, the time has come for me to return to my almost normal pre-pandemic work routine. Next week for the first time since early March 2020 I'm heading to the West Coast for a business trip.

I've predominantly been working out of my house for over a decade, but have typically spent 25% of my time in the office on the other side of the country from where I live.

Travel, especially for business, can be rough. Living out of a hotel, eating food out for a whole week and having to deal with social/business dinners as well as the presence of the snacks in the break room can throw my routine for a loop. For a vacation, the break in routine is part of the reason for the break.

No matter how many times I have done it since I started my weight loss journey, each trip is its own adventure. I fit SO much better on planes since losing the weight. I have no fear that I will be shamed for needing a seatbelt extender, nor will the table rest uncomfortably on my belly.

My carry on bag will also be a lot different than it has been since I no longer need to travel with a CPAP and my clothes are also so much smaller than they were at my HW. It'll be very strange not having to dedicate half of my carry on to a medical device.

I expect that I will follow similar patterns to my trips from the past few years.

1. I will aim to get my runs in on Tuesday and Thursday since I'm spending Monday and Friday on planes and it's easier to walk than run in airports. I'm running a virtual 10K the weekend of 6/25-27 so this is not a good time for a week off training.
2. I will probably hit the supermarket for whatever meals I expect to eat on my own. Breakfast in particular. My travel breakfast is usually two hard boiled eggs and a greek yogurt and maybe some berries a banana/a slice of bread/small ~100-150 kcal pastry.
3. I won't avoid social dinners, but will look for opportunities to share food or otherwise reduce portion sizes.
4. I will walk wherever I can during the week, especially on the days where I don't plan to run and am not stuck in airports. (Basically Wednesday).
5. I won't sweat not being able to weigh myself for four days. Any increases seen when I get return will get ignored for a full week.

What about you Centurion? How do you manage being away from home and your routines while losing weight or maintaining at a lower weight? Has your travel experience and outlook changed much at different weights?

NOTE: I'll probably pre-draft my post for next week so that I don't miss a week!

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I have officially lost 50 pounds!

This weight loss journey has been a lifelong struggle for me. I have found the reason why things weren’t working for me long-term was not because of what I was doing or what I was eating, it was because of my toxic relationship with food. The poor decisions I have made were the reasons for how I felt and looked.

I never binge eat or strictly ate junk food. I was quite the opposite. I did everything from vegan, to keto, to intermittent fasting, to OMAD... you name it, I probably tried it. I even was at the point I would go to the gym 5-6 days a week for 2 hours a day.

What I realized was, I was restricting myself too much, not allowing myself to enjoy the food I loved. And I don’t just mean I’ve cream and burgers. I stopped myself from enjoying foods from my culture, food that reminded me of growing up, food that I loved to cook.

I’ve learned that weight loss isn’t about all the restrictions, it’s about making better choices and balance. It’s about enjoying the food you love.... in moderation. It’s about listening to what your body wants and replenishing the nutrients it needs to thrive. I’ve incorporated more nutrient-dense, lower calorie-dense food to balance out the treats I give myself. I learned to not hate myself if I had a donut or a piece of bread but instead balance that out with a healthier dinner or maybe skip the afternoon snack I would normally have. Maybe if I want to have a nice dinner, I’ll take my dog on a long hike.

I dealt with body dysmorphia and atypical anorexia for a while now. I didn’t realize I did until I started this journey again. I wanted to share this with you all because someone shared their story with me and it made a big impact on how I view things now. I hope someone out there finds inspiration from my story!

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