Three weeks without ubereats!

So I figured out I am incredibly influenced by what is around me, and so while spending the summer in the country I wanted to live like I did when I was previously living in the country and at my slimmest.

I haven't checked the scale but I can already see the weight loss. The bloating is minimal even with my period.

I'm not eating out of boredom all day (don't ask about around 8pm but still haha). I don't feel lethargic. I'm bored, as there's fuck all to do out here, and taking many walks (/unwilling jogs becuase of the fucking deerflies). If I miss a meal I simply miss a meal, I don't actually feel like dying if I notice I skipped breakfast/lunch.

I think a big part of this is not being surrounded by people/things that stress me out, either. My last meth-addicted, aggressive roommate lived off constant McDonald's and ate all my food so I felt such a weird pressure to consume everything I bought (even sodas as treats) that I became used to eating in excess. I exercised more than I ever did to keep the weight down, sure, but I still went up 30lbs since it's pretty hard to fight off constant fast food as your main diet.

Also, without the takeout options (beyond pizza), my appetite has gotten smaller and my tastes have significantly changed. I do not want a cheeseburger anymore, I want the chicken burger. I don't want fries, I genuinely want a greek salad. I want the vegetarian pizza. I need more leafy vegetables in this sandwich. Etc. It's so nice not feeling like I'm giving something up anymore and actually wanting the healthy substitutes, being back to my old self.

(Also, the water where I am staying is amazing. Tasty filtered water is such a game changer when trying to carve out soda, haha.)

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Weight loss causing salty spouse?

Is anybody else experiencing resistance/hostility/saltiness from their spouse, partner, or family?

In January, my wife declared that 'we' need to lose weight. She's short and round with a BMI of 30. I was tall(ish) and chonky with a BMI of 40. I took weight loss seriously, and now I'm down 88 pounds [BMI 28]. She's maybe lost 5 pounds.

I knew from the start that she didn't have the integrity or discipline to lose weight, but did my best to lead by example. I was careful to offer zero criticism, bossiness, judgement, or disappointment -- even when I'm sweating away exercising while she sits in front of the TV shoveling junk food into her face.
I'm there to support her if/when she's truly ready. Even though I try to not be an inconvenience when it comes to shopping, cooking and eating, she does a good job of accommodating my needs (which is mostly "please buy and cook more vegetables").

But starting a couple months ago, she got really pissy about my weight loss progress. She challenges me on what my goal weight should be, insinuates how sickly and ridiculous I will look when I reach a healthy BMI, and how preposterous it would be for me to wear 'size M' clothing. She's mocking that losing all this weight will reduce my lifespan if/when I end in a hospital bed and needed those 'fat reserves' to survive. She's doing her best to intimidate me to stop without [yet] coming out and issuing an outright ultimatum.

FWIW my final goal is probably in the 185-190 range which puts me at BMI 25; the low end of "overweight" but close enough to normal. I'm doing this because my dad died of preventable obesity-related issues in his 60's, and I'd prefer to try enjoy life for a decade or two beyond that. Ideally alongside a supportive spouse.

I don't need solutions; there isn't any. But misery loves company; anybody else in the same boat? ;)

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Started trying to lose weight around 3 weeks ago here is my progress!

First of all sorry for the random post , I just didn't know who to share too!

Either way I'm 15 , 5,9 and started at a weight of 170-171 (gained around 34 pounds since start of Virtual school/quarantine) and I went to other subreddits for advice (I found this one today) and it really helped me start working out. I tried checking my weight before but my scale seemed broken since sometimes it would say I was 178, and other times 156. Either way after around 3 weeks of working out I got a new scale today and was scared to check my Weight, Once I did it said 165! Which I was really happy about since my effort was getting paid off! I'm going to keep going with my weight loss journey and I'm trying to get to 140 before December ! Wish me luck guys and hopefully you guys are doing well too!

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Back for round 2, whos coming with me!

Quick back story is that i started losing weight in 2019 and successfully lost approximately 80lbs within a year. From there i maintained, until today. I have learned many good habbits along the way and would love to share. Just ask!

The way i did it was through now long term fasting of fad diet... simply a calory deficit and time. Basic math haha

Now i am ready to lose my final 25lbs because of a diagnosis of a fatty liver and some research showing a 10percent reduction in body weight should help quite a bit.

I will be doing a yt channle yo long the next 16 weeks of my weight loss push and i will be using that time to sprinkle some personal knowledge, tips, and tricks throughout that time

I am not trying to gain a fallowing or make money, so dont check out my channle if you dont want. But, this is the link to my opening video if you are interested, feel free to stop by and say hi. https://youtu.be/36-LSuwVMcA

Reddit is the easiest way to get ahold of me because i dont really like any other types of social media. So if you have questions comment below.

Either way. Thanks for reading

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Do you ever feel guilty or not worthy of receiving praise for your weight loss?

This post is going to be a little random but I wanted to get my thoughts out somewhere.

I'm 30, and I've lost around 97lbs/44kg (SW: 359lb/163kg) since December 2019. I've always been overweight, but it was in my 20's where I really gained a lot. I was struggling really bad with depression and anxiety (I am mostly struggling with anxiety these days..) and I just... hated myself. I was too overweight to even stand up for long periods and too anxious and self-conscious to throw myself into new situations: employment for example. I still haven't had a proper job and I'll be 31 this year. I mostly stayed at home in my 20's, doing the same tireless thing every day. Eating whatever I wanted and not caring what went into my body. I absolutely hated myself. I didn't care what happened to me and I wasn't even "living".. I was just existing. Before I knew it, I was 30 and had gained over 40kg in my 20's.

Where am I going with my post you might ask? I had a really depressing thought a few days ago. One of my family members told me how proud they are of me for my weight loss and that I'm an inspiration. My instant thought was: Why? I let myself get to this weight. I don't feel like it's something that I deserve praise for. I don't know if it's just my negative thoughts creeping back up, but does anyone feel similar?

I know I worked really hard to lose weight, but I don't feel like I deserve any kind of praise for it simply because I let myself get this way. I get really embarrassed if someone gives me a compliment. I've seen various similar threads about how people's attitudes change towards you as you lose weight. That is another thing that has gotten me down. I've never received so many positive words in my life but yet, I feel like this...

To end on a positive note! I started going to the gym this week. I had previously tried going to the gym maybe 3 or 4 years ago before I started losing weight. I couldn't leave the gym without nearly crying in pain. I would hurt for days!! I couldn't even walk 10 minutes on the treadmill. I got discouraged and didn't even bother going back... That is, until this week!! I absolutely surprised myself. I walked for almost an hour on the treadmill, biked, and even did some arm exercises. I felt like crying after I finished my first session because it made me realise just how far I have come in the past year and a half.

After writing this I want to say to everyone on this sub: Please be kind to yourself. You are worthy of all of the love and praise that you receive. Never underestimate yourself and what you are capable of!

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Struggling with carbs

Hi fellow losers, The good news is I've lost 15 lbs over the past 13 weeks through IF, CICO, and walking. Besides the weight loss, fasting has been great for my neuropathy and arthritis But I've been slipping from my routine for the past 3 weeks: breaking my fat with midnight snacks, not tracking my food, and indulging in excess carbs. Today,, I really blew it. I was cooking up rice. I sat in the kitchen and inhaled the burnt rice stuck to bottom of the pot, probably 3-4 bowls full. I've felt bloated and lethargic all day. But worst of all, my feet are on fire: itchy, tingly, permanent pins and needles. I can literally feel the nerve damage caused by my insulin resistance and high blood glucose level. If I can't get my food in order, in 20 years my feet are going to be gangrenous stumps. It's a hideous thought.
I know what I need to do: drink lots of water and tea in the morning, stay busy throughout the day, eat a sensible meal and snack during my window, and track everything down.
Anyone else struggling?

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How do you feel about people commenting on your weight loss?

I started CICO beginning of March. I have only just weighed myself but since then I think I have lost somewhere to to the tune of 20 pounds at a guess. The clothes I bought in winter are quite loose on me and last week I went to the clothing store to find that XL was too big. I still have a ways to go, thought.

Yesterday, I went to a July 4th thing and someone I have not seen in a year comes up to me and says, "You look good!" You know in that euphemism of losing weight kind of way and it made me bristle. Now, this is not a person I like all that much so I kind of felt like, "Who are you to get to praise me on my weight loss?" But if it was someone I know and love, say my sisters I'd be all, "Thanks, Queen" *preen preen*.

After thinking about it, it feels like someone commenting on my weight loss is one of those familiarity things. Like, I have a nickname but don't you dare assume to call me it until I give you permission. It is just too familiar. Commenting on my weight loss feels the same way.

Does this make sense to anyone else? I know. I have issues.

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