Monday, September 26, 2022

Why must people always make comments about weight loss!

I get the usual "you've lost too much" or "you're going to stop soon, right?" from time to time mixed in among the usual comments on my weight loss and how it's improved my look. (imo it really has, my frame was meant to not be obese, also my face doesn't need the extra width/roundness) I've come to terms that people accept it's open season to comment on weight loss, people who would never in a million years comment on someone's weight gain.

With that in mind I got hit from a new angle over the weekend. I was eating dinner at a restaurant with some family. At the dinner my wife had food leftover and asked if I wanted any. I mentioned that it wasn't my cheat day (and my large meal was 1200-1400 calories already). Didn't think much of it until the next day when a family member pulled me aside and asked if they had overheard me correctly that it wasn't my "cheat day". They asked if I was still working out. They then proceeded to inform me that so long as they were active or had an exercise program they could eat as much as they wanted anytime even "stuffing themselves" and never gain weight and that they were just surprised I couldn't and had to ask me about it. My response was along the lines of "isn't that neat" or something.

For some reason that irritated me more than I expected. I don't think they meant much by it beyond what they said, and this family member I know wants the best for me and cares but still. Yes, there was a reason I was fat and needed to lose weight and you weren't. Just like some people need to study more to get good grades and others just half listen in class and churn out A's. Everyone and every body is different. Obviously, when left to my own devices with no controls I go obese (even while active) and that person, from what they're telling me, under the same circumstances does not. Also, the way they phrased their statement sounds like they believe fat people are inactive and almost purposefully stuff themselves with food for fun. It's not like that. I eat because my body feels hungry or at least craves food, whether it should be or not, too many calories whether I need them or not, with or without exercise. I understand that for me, I'm going to have to exercise some amount of self control for life to be at a healthier weight. Thankfully, I feel like that amount of control is not that extreme.

Not that big a deal in the grand scheme, just thought I'd share it in a community that seems to get it's share of these types of comments!

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Lose It! app users: why is my calorie budget the same regardless of weight loss plan intensity?

On the page where it asks you to select a plan between relaxed, steady, accelerated, or vigorous.

I am 5’2” and recently achieved my gw of 115lbs from 125lbs! I chose a steady plan and had a budget of ~1300 cals per day with somewhat active as my activity level.

My ultimate gw is 110 but I planned on allowing myself to be more relaxed with the last 5lbs. However when I go to select the plan intensity, the caloric budget is the same (~1700 cals) for all options.

The only difference is the date at which Lose It estimates the goal to be reached but I don’t understand how that can be if it’s the same value for each plan. I’m new to weight loss so I don’t have a complete understanding on how the math works other than burn more calories than you take in.

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Seasonal Sips: 16 Healthy Fall Drink Recipes

From pumpkin to apples, cinnamon to sweet, these seasonal sips offer all the quintessential flavors of fall … in a cup! Cozy up to these 16 healthy fall drink recipes that are perfect for your autumn menu.

1. Pumpkin Spice Smoothie >

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 SmartCarb

‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin! This smoothie brings it on, full force. It blends pure pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice with real maple syrup, some sweet bananas and a little vanilla extract for an extra pop. Greek yogurt adds creaminess and satisfying protein, nonfat milk provides nutrients for less calories, and the entire tasty concoction contains only 195 calories. Click here for the full Pumpkin Spice Smoothie recipe. >

2. Sweet Cinnamon Latte >

Sweet Cinnamon Latte

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 Extra

We get it: you need your fall coffee drinks in the morning, and you need them fast. But. If you can spare just two extra minutes, you can turn that standard brew into a tasty treat. Simply combine one cup of milk with cinnamon and stevia brown sugar blend. Shake ‘til frothy, microwave ‘til warm, then pour over hot coffee. Top with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon and your cup of energy is ready. Click here for the full Sweet Cinnamon Latte recipe. >

3. Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate >

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

On Nutrisystem Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 Extra

Order an extra-large one of these at a popular coffee shop and you’ll sip over 500 calories! That is, quite simply, insane. However, make your own at home with this healthy fall drink recipe and you get all the same decadent flavor for a fraction of the calories. Warmed chocolate milk is sweetened with stevia and vanilla, fat-free whipped topping sits on top, and sugar-free caramel sauce with a pinch of coarse sea salt completes the cozy cup. All together it’s 136 calories. Click here for the full Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate recipe. >

4. Skinny Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew >

Skinny Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

On Nutrisystem, Count As: ½ PowerFuel, 2 Extras

Who says chilled coffee drinks are only for warmer weather? When you need an afternoon pick-me-up, this fall-inspired cold brew is the perfect pick—no matter the temp. That’s because it’s made with six simple ingredients, contains only 107 calories, and tastes absolutely delicious. Start with cold brew coffee over ice. Top with pumpkin cream made from a blend of milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, maple syrup and pumpkin spice. Add a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice to the top and enjoy. Click here for the full Skinny Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew recipe. >

5. Creamy Apple Cinnamon Smoothie Bowl >

Creamy Apple Cinnamon Smoothie Bowl

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 SmartCarb

You see apples and think pie, and rightfully so. There’s nothing like a slice of warm apple heaven on a crisp, fall day. But to help make the most of your orchard harvest, consider adding this smoothie bowl to your arsenal of apple recipes. It’s blended thick and creamy, with the star red fruit, of course, plus sweet bananas and a Nutrisystem Vanilla Shake. Cinnamon adds spice and fresh apple slices bring some crunch. Click here for the full Creamy Apple Cinnamon Smoothie Bowl recipe. >

6. Iced Mocha Latte >

Iced Mocha Latte

On Nutrisystem, Count As: ½ PowerFuel, 1 Extra

Not only does it sound too fancy to make yourself, but the mocha may as well scream too many calories. Understandable concerns, of which you need not worry; this version only contains 43 calories per serving, and the “making” part takes mere minutes. Combine coffee and milk, cocoa powder and sugar, and bit of cinnamon in saucepan. Let it cook over low heat for four minutes. Then pour over ice and grab a straw, guilt-free. Click here for the full Iced Mocha Latte recipe. >

7. Warm Mulled Cran-Apple Cider >

Warm Mulled Cran-Apple Cider

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb

All you need is apple and cranberry juice, two thin slices of orange, and three sticks of cinnamon to create this beautiful drink made perfect to sip by a roaring fire. Click here for the full Warm Mulled Cran-Apple Cider recipe. >

8. Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Shake >

Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Shake

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel

It’s super satisfying, packed with powerful nutrition … and it tastes like pumpkin! What more could you want in a perfect-for-an-autumn-morning shake. The Nutrisystem Vanilla Shake blends smooth with pumpkin spice and nutmeg, and you can drink to the last drip for only 134 calories. Click here for the full Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Shake recipe. >

9. Earl Grey Latte >

Earl Grey Latte

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 3 Extras

A classic tea, distinct in flavor and fragrance, meets the warmth and creaminess of a latte to create a silky, smooth drink that brings comfort with every sip. Made with earl grey tea and unsweetened vanilla oat milk, plus a little honey and vanilla extract, it’s pairs perfectly with a good book on a quiet afternoon. Try it first as is, then experiment with different combinations of teas, sweeteners and milk alternatives to make your own custom tea creation. Click here for the full Earl Grey Latte recipe. >

10. Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie >

Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 3 PowerFuels

Leave the Halloween candy for the kids! This smoothie gets you the flavors of your favorite treat, all in one very satisfying drink. Just blend a Nutrisystem Chocolate Shake, a tablespoon of creamy peanut butter, some unsweetened vanilla soy milk and ice cubes for thickness. Then slurp away your candy craving. Click here for the full Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie recipe. >

11. Booze-Free Appletini >

Booze-Free Appletini

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb

Mocktails are the perfect alternative to their alcoholic cousins: fun flavors served in fancy glasses, for far fewer sugar and calories. And this appletini does not disappoint: it mixes 100% apple juice with chopped Granny Smith apples, lemon juice and a little stevia for a tangy take on a happy hour favorite. Click here for the full Booze-Free Appletini recipe. >

12. Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie >

Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel, ½ SmartCarb, 1 Extra

Set aside your fork. No need for a dish. The slurp-worthy twist on a seasonal favorite requires only a straw. It uses healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree and nonfat milk – plus cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and sugar-free maple syrup – to create a decadent drink that tastes just like your favorite pie, minus all the extra sugar, fat and calories. Click here for the full Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie recipe. >

13. Skinny Pumpkin Latte >

Skinny Pumpkin Latte

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel

You’ve been counting down all summer and hallelujah the time has arrived. And the best part about this particular pumpkin latte is that you don’t have to feel even a teeny bit guilty on your first, second or even tenth sip. That’s because it’s flavored with pumpkin puree and fall-flavored spices. The sweet comes from stevia, and the milk and whipped topping are both nonfat.  Add some black coffee for a caffeine boost. Click here for the full Skinny Pumpkin Latte recipe. >

14. Almond Joy Hot Chocolate >

Almond Joy Hot Chocolate

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 3 Extras
Pure indulgence – that’s what this cozy cup of chocolate provides in every steaming sip. But the decadence doesn’t end there. Made with vanilla coconut milk and a few drops of almond extract, plus coconut whipped topping and a sprinkle of toasted coconut, the flavors combine to create a warm drink reminiscent of the candy bar you love. And the best part? Each serving is only 83 calories. Click here for the full Almond Joy Hot Chocolate recipe. >

15. Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Bowl >

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Bowl

On Nutrisystem, Count As: ½ PowerFuel, 2 SmartCarbs, 1 Extra

Beneath the medley of chopped pecans, granola crumbles, pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries is a beautiful bowl of pumpkin delicious. The base of this fall smoothie  bowl is made from frozen bananas, nonfat milk, vanilla extract and, of course, pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. You get crunch, chew and creamy smooth in each spoonful. And feel free to scrape the bowl clean; each serving is only 254 calories. Click here for the full Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Bowl recipe. >

16. Hot Toddy Mocktail >

hot toddy

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 Extra

Cozy up this autumn with a healthy twist on a classic Hot Toddy! To make it, simply combine honey, lemon juice and spices like cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in a large mug. Top it with hot tea and garnish with a lemon wedge. Each serving is just 53 calories, so you can indulge guilt free. Click here for the full Hot Toddy Mocktail recipe. >

Looking for more healthy fall drink recipes and ideas? Click the link below for some healthy Thanksgiving cocktails that are perfect for the holiday season!:

8 Healthy Cocktails for Your Thanksgiving Menu

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Guy I‘m currently seeing sabotages my weight loss and acts like I have an eating problem.

I‘ve been seeing this guy since February (no contact in April and May due to personal issues on his side). I‘ve stopped smoking in April and started to focus more on my health. Then in May I finally weighed myself (F20, 77kg, 180cm) and I was in shock, because I expected to be 5kg lighter. Started to eat cleaner to lose weight and fix my digestive problems and my relationship with food, because I used to emotionally eat/ binge occasionally. I lost around 10 kg and am plateauing at 66,6 kg for like a month now. I‘m perfectly fine with this weight but I‘d like to become leaner (maybe lose like 5 more kg) before gaining muscle to eventually build a fit physique. Every time I‘m at his place he tries to make me eat large quantities of food and feeds me with cookies and other unhealthy stuff. He even tried to make me take half a banana bread home. I already told him that I‘m losing weight (and also that I‘m currently struggling). He says I‘m too skinny and that I have to gain weight, indicating that I‘m starving myself. I feel like he himself has a preference for curvier women (which I still am btw) and doesn’t want me to reach my goal body because it doesn’t match with his taste. I don’t know how to feel about this situation. Fyi he himself is really fit and works out almost every day (which allows him to eat the way he eats).

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Sunday, September 25, 2022

What can I do to get past a weight loss plateau that simply does not want to budge?

So, I've successfully lost the 10-12 kgs (from 86 to 73 kgs) I've been trying to lose since forever. It's been a year, and I've successfully kept it off. I've altered my eating habits significantly, I went to a nutritionist and she gave me many tips on what to cut off and still have protein.

I still want to lose more. I want to get to 65 kgs. I've lost some weight recently, sure, but it has been like a month and I've lost like 1-2 kgs. I walk a lot, like 4 hours a day every day.

This isn't working out however, and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions. Like maybe over charging my workouts.

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Question about heart rates and fat loss

Hi all, I know I'm posting here a lot today, and I'm sorry for that. But I just have a quick question. I was going to ask r/fitness, but those guys intimidate me. Lol

So, I have been walking daily or near daily for the past month. I try to walk as briskly as is comfortable and sustainable and I have noticed that my times have been dropping off which is cool. I have also noticed that my heart rate has dropped off as well as measured by my watch. When I started I was in the 120's typically. Now I'm averaging around 105 for the walk. Which is also cool, I feel like that definitely shows that I am improving my cardiovascular health!

But...I'm an over thinker. So now I'm worried that I will need to "walk harder" (run?) to keep seeing weight loss benefits. Not that I'm relying on only walking for weight loss, I also do CICO and stay under my calorie goal most days. I know you can't outrun a bad diet. I also know that walking is good for my health regardless of if it is actually helping with weight loss. But I admit I am walking in part to aid with my weight loss. So, if my heart rate keeps going down when I walk, will it still help my weight loss efforts, or do I need to keep upping my game?

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Boyfriend agreed with me that I’m fat…

For background information, my boyfriend(m27)and I (f22) got together about a year ago and we moved in together. Before that, we had been best friends for years. Previously both of us had problems with bulimia, excessively cutting calories and exercising in order to lose too much weight very quickly. At his lowest, he was a healthy weight and felt good about himself, at my lowest I was at underweight and while I was proud of the weight loss, I felt very physically and mentally unhealthy.

When we moved in together, we both gained weight. He gained the 80 pounds he had lost back and idk how much I gained because I’m too scared to weigh myself. Last night we got drunk and started talking. I said that I was really scared to start dieting again. He said that since our lives are now essentially fuzed, he can’t lose weight (and therefore not hate himself (even tho imo the hating himself is it’s own thing all together)) if I’m not dieting too.

Later that night, I was pretty intoxicated (I took an edible and went to a movie with him, he didn’t have anything) and said that I was fat. To my surprise, he agreed with me. He said that he still found me attractive but tbh ik he doesn’t find me as attractive anymore because 1. Ik he doesn’t like fat chicks and I now apparently am one. And 2. He just doesn’t act like he’s attracted to me anymore.

Sorry for the rant, I’ve just never felt so bad about my body before. I just need some support and some clarity tbh.

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