Bought a new weight scale because my old one wasn’t accurate. Still happy with my progress

SW: 281 CW: 243 GW: 165

I started going to the gym in April and used a weight scale that my parents bought for me to weigh myself every morning. I noticed that when I used other weight scales that my weight was off by 3-4 pounds so it turns out that my old weight scale wasn’t accurate.

I went and bought a better one with app integration to track my progress and it is def more accurate than my previous scale. I was bummed at first that I was 3 pounds heavier than I expected, but now I have a more accurate reading of my weight and just today, I weighed myself again and noticed I dropped a pound!

The problem with my previous scale was that the numbers rapidly rose when I stepped on the scale and abruptly stop at a certain number when I knew it could have went higher. It led me to believe I was losing weight at a fast rate, but noticing that error made me change weight scales.

I’m still happy with my progress so far and happy I can now track my weight loss through an app.

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Fighting the cultural lens... while not being a member of the culture

Let me explain! No, there is to much, let me sum up.

I'm 6' 2" white (comes into play later, I promise) 34m and in May of this year I saw myself approaching 230lbs for the first time in my life. This frightened me, as I work in Healthcare and ive seen folks my age develop terrible health issues due to obesity. I got my shit together and changed my diet (keto, if anyone is wondering) and I am down to 204 as of this morning. Very happy with the progress, but I am struggling with body image due to my workplace.

The area in which i live is mostly Hispanic, many 2nd generation, parents worked the fields and their children (my coworkers) were able to get more education and enter different professions. I work in a female dominated field (mostly nurses) and they feel comfortable enough to comment on my weight loss and say I am looking too skinny. Mind you, going by charts and such I am still overweight (gw 190ish) and the mirror shows some blueberry muffin tops i still want to get rid of.

I feel this may be coming from these women having overweight husbands or fathers and seeing that as the norm. A lot of Hispanic kids in the area also suffer from obesity, its really hard to see. I don't get the same flack from my SE Asian coworkers, they don't see a need to comment on my body at all, thank goodness.

Most importantly, my wife is encouraging and I like my results. I know the proper response is to tell them to mind their business, keep comments to themselves, etc, but it still stings a bit.

Anyone else ever encounter something similar?

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I’m no longer in a rush to lose weight

I used to be the queen of “I have to be xx weight by xx date” I was so fixated on losing a specific amount of weight by a specific amount of time that when the date drew closer, I give up completely. Then I go on a crazy binge that by the time my deadline comes, I’m heavier than I previously was. I packed on the pounds every year because I was waiting for New Years or the first Monday of the month or the middle of the month. I can’t even begin to count the number of opportunities I’ve passed up on because “I won’t be a certain weight by then”

Now, I no longer wait for a “good date to start” I no longer have a deadline for my weight loss goals. I no longer think about my weight loss goals 24/7. I no longer think that I have to be a specific weight before my life can move on. I simply focus on my eating and working out. I made it simple for myself so that I’m not completely overwhelmed by weight loss. I stopped letting weight loss be my number one priory. I made myself my number one priority.

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Update: Weight loss

Hey y'all, a while back I asked for some advice in regards of how to weight as a teen, the results were very helpful and I just wanted to say thanks to every one of y'all. When I had started trying to lose weight I was about 232lb, and fast-forward to now I'm at 211lb! I know in the grand scheme of things 21lb's may not seem like much to you, and to be honest I don't feel all that different, however, what I have noticed is that because of you lot I'm not just trying to shed a few pounds, but rather I'm trying to change my lifestyle & routine. I couldn't have done this without y'all and I'm so appreciative, thank you so much. I'm definitely not stopping now of course, I'm still overweight. I'll try to get down to 200 pounds, when that happens I'll try to get to 190, etc. I just wanted to say to all of you good samaritans on here who help folks, bless you. I also want to wish those who are still on their weight loss journey's like I am the best of luck.

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Pace (of weight loss, not walking, haha) is half of what it was the last time I lost weight. Is it okay to speed it up a little?

First off, height is 5’0; that hasn’t changed. Also 26F now. Went from 115 to 100 lbs in around 6 months four years ago, but daily weigh-ins started from around 109 lbs and went on for three months.

Currently trying to get from 123 lbs to 100 lbs again, so the high end of normal BMI to the low end. I guess I don’t really have a deadline but I’d say next family reunion in October (long story short, mom lectured me after we got back from one in early July) just because it’s probably useful to have a deadline?

Been weighing daily since July 4 and using an app to graph weekly rolling average since July 11, so the last eight days. That’s what I used to track my progress last time (so I didn’t count it as finished until my rolling average was below 100, meaning I had weighed in below that for at least a week).

Anyway, those first eight days have brought me from 123.1 to 122.8...so I have a net loss of 0.3 lbs after just over one week. Even though losing 15 lbs in 6 months last time would mean I was ultimately losing 0.625 lbs per week. And to my understanding what you want to aim for is around 0.5, right?

I will say I haven’t factored in exercise yet, which I did last time (had 10k daily steps for most of that 109 to 100 stretch). And as much as I love numbers (if you couldn’t tell), I can never stick with calorie counting because it’s too imprecise, but if I could know that imprecision is okay then I’d give it a try again.

Finally, I’ve been considering drinking water to hoard off snacking hunger (since not getting enough water is a legit health issue for me anyway) and switching three meals a day to either brunch/dinner or breakfast/lupper (if you will), but those both come off to me as mild ED red flags...should they?

So I guess my question ultimately is, which of the strategies I used in the last two paragraphs be most helpful in speeding up this process a little?

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How to Make a Healthier Ice Cream Sundae

Ice cream sundaes are the best summertime treat any day of the week. Each spoonful treats you to cool, sweet ice cream plus gooey chocolate or caramel sauce and other fruity, nutty or salty flavors. There’s something for almost every taste in an ice cream sundae. Unfortunately, standard versions also come with excessive calories, fat and sugar: According to FastFoodNutrition.org, a small hot fudge sundae from a popular chain ice cream shop contains 300 calories, 10 grams of fat and 36 grams of sugar.

Legend has it that the first sundae was created in the 1880s at a drug store where sales of ice cream sodas were restricted on Sundays, says What’s Cooking America. A customer asked for chocolate syrup on top of a dish of vanilla ice cream instead. The result, later named a “sundae,” was an instant sensation and is still popular today. You can embrace the spirit of invention that lead to the first sundae to create your own version that’s as good for your waistline as it is satisfying for your taste buds!

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Keep reading for our step-by-step guide on building a healthier ice cream sundae:

1. First Base

Start your healthier sundae by making up a batch of our delicious “nice” cream. It’s quick and easy—no special equipment or tedious churning needed. You simply put a frozen banana in a food processor or blender with unsweetened almond milk. For extra creaminess, throw in some non-fat plain Greek yogurt. After whipping the ingredients together, you get a thick, cool, creamy base for your sundae. If you like “soft-serve” style ice cream, it’s ready to eat right away. For a firmer texture, put the “nice” cream in the freezer for an hour or so.

Get the recipe for our 4-Ingredient Banana Nice Cream here! >

2. Blend Ins

While you’re making your base, you can punch up the flavor with other ingredients. Add a few drops of vanilla extract for a classic taste. Give it a minty flavor with either mint extract or fresh mint leaves. Mix in frozen blueberries or strawberries, which not only give your blend a flavor boost, but also supply you with valuable antioxidants. Try out our recipe for Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream here! >

3. Sugar-Free Solutions

Just like in that drug store all those years ago, it is the chocolate syrup that transforms a dish of ice cream into a sundae. You can enjoy a traditional chocolate or caramel sundae if you go with sugar-free syrups. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), one tablespoon of a popular brand’s “lite” sugar-free chocolate syrup has less than 10 calories as well as no added sugar. If you love caramel as much as we do, try our Salted Caramel Nice Cream with the sugar-free sauce in the base and drizzled on top

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4. Fruity Flavors

Fresh or frozen, whole fruit adds flavor and natural sweetness to your sundae. Bonus: whole fruit is loaded with fiber and nutrients to keep you satisfied and healthy. In addition to berries, you can try lemon zest (which we added to our Blueberry Lemon Sundae), pineapple chunks, sliced peaches or chopped mangoes. Fresh figs are an uncommonly good addition to sundaes because they are so sweet on their own. Do you love an old-fashioned banana split? We’ve reinvented it so you can dig in without hesitation. Get the healthy recipe here! >

5. Nutty Ideas

Peanuts, almonds, pistachios and walnuts give your sundae a shot of savory flavor, a light crunch and a bit of healthy fats and protein. Be sure to use unsalted raw or dry roasted options, so you don’t pile on extra oils or sodium. A sprinkle of unsweetened dried coconut flakes can give your sundae a tropical taste without adding lots of extra calories or sugar.

 6. Crunchy Choices

When you’re craving crunch in your sundae, sprinkle a tablespoon or two of ordinary unsweetened rice puff breakfast cereal on top. You can also crumble up our crunchy Nutriflakes Cereal into little pieces! Along with the satisfying crunch, you also pick up fiber to keep you full for hours to come.

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7. Cookies on the Side

Here’s another benefit to making your own “nice” cream: it’s so healthy, you can pair it up with one of our indulgent snacks! When we made our Caramel Toffee Crunch Sundae, we took it over the top by blending a packet of Toffee Crunch Cookies into the base and it became an instant favorite. We have many other scrumptious cookie choices so you can get exactly the flavor blend you love. Try out our Lemon Cooler Cookie in our Blueberry Lemon Ice Cream Sundae. Get creative with our Chocolate Chip Cookies, Snickerdoodle Cookie or Peanut Butter Cookie.

8. Topping it Off

Classic whipped cream comes with loads of excess calories and saturated fats. Instead, top your healthier sundae with a bit of light or non-dairy (coconut or almond based) whipped cream, which tend to have less calories, fat and sugar than regular whipped cream. According to Cooking Light magazine, one popular coconut whipped cream contains only 10 calories in a two-tablespoon serving. Hold the maraschino cherry and finish your sundae with a fresh sweet cherry. Dig in!

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How do you get/stay motivated when you don't see results?

I gained a lot of weight last year, due to 2 main lifestyle changes. First, I moved in with my partner. Second, COVID created a lot of lifestyle changes/restrictions.

My partner works at a restaurant and brought home food every night; when he didn't bring food home, we'd usually order in. I was average/thin before COVID (5'4" 125 lbs, which was the heaviest I ever weighed), and I always had a fast metabolism, so I didn't worry. I didn't even realize until 3 months into COVID that I was gaining weight, but even then, I wasn't overly concerned - it just looked like I went up a size or two, and I assumed it was temporary.

It was not.

After a bit, I assumed the weight would plateau - it did not.

After about 5 months, I realized that a problem was that I was essentially doing little to no activity, since I was working from home. I never liked physical activity, and while I didn't necessarily exercise before, I did some activity. When I had to go to my school, I would either bike there, walk there, or take the bus. Now, I would get up, go to the living room, work on the couch, eat, and then go to bed.

Over time, I grew depressed from not being able to see friends, as well as getting bigger and bigger. When I tried to look nicer by wearing clothes thay weren't pajamas, I found, to my horror, that nothing fit. I bought new clothes - only to have them be too small a few months later, as I continued to gain weight.

I joined a gym last fall, but by then I was over 170 lbs. I managed to lose about 5-10 lbs in a month, which was encouraging, especially since, again, I hate exercising. Although I gained 3-5 lbs back over the holidays, I was still motivated to lose the weight once the holidays ended.

I started a new job at the beginning of the year, which meant that I could only go to the gym maybe 2-3 times a week, for 30 minutes each time, and the rest of the week I was completely sedentary at home. By April, I quit the gym. I made some dietary changes (cut out sugary drinks and dairy, cut back on fats), but it was hard to make the changes stick, because most of my food was still coming from my partner's restaurant.

Since May, I've failed to keep up some of my dietary changes - I drink milk in my coffee, but I have cheese on things I don't need to add it to; I've started to eat unhealthy snacks and junk food in the last month; I've also started an awful trend of eating cupcakes with my partner on a weekly basis. The latter is horrible for my weight journey, because he'll get us a box of 6 cupcakes for a week - every other week. I have stayed relatively constant for weight (currently at 157, only having gone up about 3-5 these past months), but I feel like my width has gotten bigger.

At this point, I don't know if it's even worth trying to lose the weight. As my partner points out, I clearly lack discipline (my parents say this too). It doesn't help that a) we get most of our food from a restaurant, b) we don't have a huge income (we're not eligible for foodstamps, bit I don't have an income where I can buy all the healthy foods as I should probably have), c) none of my friends have put on COVID weight, so I have no workout buddies, and d) my partner seems to have no interest in helping me lose weight. As for the last point, my partner gained some weight during COVID (maybe 30-40 lbs), but he is active all day and can shed weight with ease, so perhaps that's why he doesn't seem to empathize with me.

I guess my question is, given my lack of interest in physical activity (basically, the fact that I hate it), my limited income to get healthy food, and the lack of support from those around me... along with my repeated failure at weight loss, dieting, exercise, and lifestyle changes... should I just give up trying to lose weight?

I hate being at this weight/size (it legitimately FEELS uncomfortable), but I've tried everything: Slimfast, weight watchers, Noom, macros, traditional TEED/CICO... and I haven't seen a significant difference. Am I just a lost cause?

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