So I’m well into my weight loss now and taking it very seriously. But although I’m very happy with my progress (about to change my flair) I guess all the feelings I was suppressing by emotionally eating are coming to surface? Like I can’t busy myself with food and sweets now, so I find myself feeling sad and sometimes just plain melancholy. It’s odd, I didn’t expect this. Anyone else experience this?
No hate to anyone who had has weight loss surgery. But anyone else on a fitness journey, and you're scrolling through social media and you see someone's weight loss transformation. And it's good motivation but you found out it was help from gastric bypass surgery and you just feel sad because you know you'll never be able to afford that and you wonder if you'll ever be able to reach your goals without help from a surgery? Wondering if anyone else feels the same way.
I'm not giving up or making excuses, just sharing some thoughts.
So I (19F - 176cm/5‘9) originally went from 107kg to 77kg, but as of today I weighed in at 90kg again (it has been a rough couple months, around november I completely gave up on healthy eating and regularly binged to the point of having to throw up) and its hard not to be frustrated. Though I can’t say im at the same place I was when I weighed in at 90kg for the first time since I have built up a lot of muscle mass (for a woman anyway), have a strong relationship with the gym and overall more knowledge on healthy eating.
Being around people feels like shit, looking at pictures where I was at my leanest feels like shit and I am just completely disappointed in myself. I wish I could isolate myself until I am back at my lowest but I know that’s not possible/ healthy or whatever. Im so embarrassed.
So i guess my question is how long do you guess (maybe even from your experience) you think it would take to get back to that, if your eating is consistent + on track and you have a good exercise regimen? I just want to pick up where i left off at my lowest weight so weight loss was more about my sport performance instead of my vanity again. God i took those 77kg for granted. My goal is 70kg (or below depending on what body fat percentage I would be at that weight) and i cant believe i went from 7kg away from my goal to 20kgs.
I would love to hear any kind of input. This is my first reddit post so I hope I got it right and am not violating any guidelines! Also english is not my first language so pardon any mistakes.
For starters, I understand that amount of weight loss is not necessarily healthy (23M; 237 lb; 5’10). I’m more-so asking if it’s even really possible.
For the past ~month, I have become very consistent with calorie tracking and exercise (I weigh all food and track macronutrients closely). I have a history as an athlete (lost my way over the last few years) so there is a base of muscle mass under the fat I’m planning to lose.
I’ve been doing ~one hour of cardio on my peloton per day while also incorporating additional NEAT movements (sort of - things like parking far away/taking extra laps around the grocery store). I also have been lifting ~4x/week for about 90 minutes/session.
Now that you have the background - my Apple Watch has provided me with a rough TDEE every single day. Yesterday, my watch estimated my TDEE at 4,742 calories (lifted for an hour + walked around the mall + 80 minutes of peloton - I don’t think the figure is that unrealistic). I ate 1,840 calories (84g carbs, 69g fat, 236g protein). This is a 2,902 calorie deficit in one day. Even if my watch over estimated my TDEE by 500 calories, it would still be a 2,402 calorie deficit.
What is the result of a deficit that size in a single day? If I supplement my diet with the macro spread like above, is there really a significant risk of muscle loss over fat loss? I really want to understand the science behind this sort of “recomposition”… the real goal is to r/loseit, but I’m taking a muscle retention approach…
This is probably the wrong sub to post this in. I’ve lost about 35 pounds in the last two months since starting a new job. I went from 313ish to 277. It’s actually the lowest weight I’ve been in years. I noticed it’s a lot easier to do my job now but I don’t look like I’ve lost any weight at all. I don’t feel any happier or confident. I remember getting down to 290 five years ago and how ecstatic I was. I had confidence for the first time in my life. I dated and everything. Unfortunately I ended up getting back up to 320ish and was around that weight for four years. I want to continue losing weight but I feel like I’m not losing fast enough and that I could have lost a lot more. I know I should be happy about the weight loss but I still feel like crap and hate myself. Any tips or advice?
Hi all,
I just wanted to post a small win. Since embarking on my weight loss journey on Dec. 27th, I have lost 4.5 lbs in about three weeks. I can not believe it - I have been trying to lose weight for the past two years and have failed to lose an ounce. Then, I downloaded Noom, the weight started is flying off, and I don't feel restricted! I have 7 more lbs to go until I reach my goal weight, and, while it might take some time, I am hopeful I will get there. Just wanted to celebrate this win.
To those who lost weight, what was the first 5 lb lose like for you?
I have also been lifting weights throughout this and curious as to what people think about toning/weight loss as I really value being fit and having curves. I don't want to be a stick or skinny fat.
Thanks!
So I started my weight loss journey on November 1st, and I've lost 30 pounds as of today. However, most of that weight was lost from a very low caloric intake. I rarely get hungry throughout the day, so I usually only eat dinner. And even then, I'll eat half of a serving. I've been eating about 500-1000 calories a day for a little over a month now. I don't feel like I'm starving, but I know that this is really unhealthy and unsustainable. I really want to start eating more and develop a healthier relationship with food, but I'm afraid that I'll lose all my progress. Is it possible to fix this without gaining all my weight back?
