i’ve had enough of feeling miserable and i’m ready to get back on track

i started my weight loss journey in january 2022 and my goal was to lose 50lbs by october 2022. long story short: i only lost 30lbs by then. while i am proud of the progress i did make, i’ve gained back 10lbs since the beginning of this february. i’m extremely self conscious and i know the summer is going to be a nightmare since i’ll be wearing shorts and swimsuits. i’m tired of feeling self conscious and uncomfortable 24/7. i want to feel good. i want to actually reach my goal weight this year. i’ve decided i want to lose 50lbs from where i am now. i know it’s going to take me some time, but i feel like it’s doable to get there by january 2024 if i really work hard? i’ve started doing 16:8 fasting the past few days and eating in a 400cal deficit and i’ve lost 4lbs! i know this is most likely all water weight, but it still feels good. i’m going on a trip in the middle of may and im excited to see how much i can lose before then even if it’s just a couple pounds. i’ve also been aiming for 80oz of water a day and i’ve been doing really great with this and usually going over my water goal! i decided to make this post since it’s april 1st so i can make monthly check in posts to reflect on my progress for the month! i’m excited to get back on my journey and get back to feeling good! :) if you have any tips or experience to share, i would love to hear it!

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20 pounds lost!!! (25F 5’4” 172 to 152)

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Wanted to share a little bit about my journey. I’ve always been pretty active and have been regularly working out since high school. However, I’ve never limited myself on food and have always been a bit bigger as a result. I don’t remember the last time I was under 155. This year I found a wonderful group of friends, got my CPA license and a huge raise, and just started enjoying life a litttttle too much. Tons of drinks with friends and binging on whatever I wanted because I like to eat when I’m happy. I gained more weight as a result.

Back in January I got my heart broken, and as a CPA heading into tax season I knew I’d be working so much overtime that I wouldn’t be socializing as much. I knew it would be the perfect time to make a change. I’ve been using the adaptable TDEE spreadsheet which has been so helpful. Eating at about 1800 and losing about a pound a week. I do 45 minutes of cardio at the gym 4 days a week and then lift 2 days a week. I also started simply walking and let me tell you it’s been game changing! Minimum 10k steps a day, usually more. As a CPA I sit on my ass all day so I usually take about 2-3 walks a day. These have been the highlights of so many of my days. I am now a walker for life.

5 pounds to go to reach my goal and then I get to use to spreadsheet to reverse back into maintenance, which is the true test. I never thought I’d be so lucky to maintain above 2,000 calories! Just wanted to share my journey for all you short girls out there!

Some of my favorite things about my weight loss…. - My collarbones have made a reappearance and I love them so much. I feel so dainty and feminine. - Not pictured but my face has slimmed so much and my acne has completely gone away. Best skin I’ve had in years - I am absolutely falling out of all of my pants and shorts. It’s a wonderful problem to have!

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I'm fat again and that isn't a problem.

When I was 23 years old, I stepped on the scale at 5'9" and weighed 320 lbs. It was the largest I ever actually weighed on a scale, but I'm sure that wasn’t my heaviest. Three months later I left for Umpire school in Florida. I had always thought umpires were allowed to be fat, which couldn't have been farther from the truth. After five weeks I had lost 20lbs just due to umpiring 6 days a week with instruction. At the end of umpire school, you are hoping to get a position in minor league baseball. I was denied for one reason, my weight. It was an eye-opening experience that I wouldn't be able to pursue my dream job because I was fat. From there I dropped to 285 lbs. leading up to my summer league season and then maintained that weight because God help you losing weight on the road. I showed back up at umpire school down another 30 lbs. to 255. They almost didn't move me on due to my weight again, but knew I wanted it and that I was a talented umpire. This led to the next 8 years of my life in professional baseball. My lowest weight was 169 lbs. and that made me miserable. I had a now major league umpire turn to me and say are you even happy? My answer was a very quick no. I was hungry all the time and felt I was missing out just to keep being extremely skinny. This led to my next passion, power lifting, which allowed me to eat more, but still maintain my overall aesthetic.. Despite my newfound fitness passion, the seven-month baseball season is far too grueling and difficult to maintain your normal weight. I weighed in every year at 17X lb. weight. However, I also finished every season at 200+with one year being 215. This weight loss and gain every year a completely accidental 6-month cut followed by a six-month bulk for 5 years. By the time I was released from Double AA I had hit all my powerlifting aspirations at the 181-weight class. I overhead pressed 200lbs, benched 300, squatted 400, and deadlifted 500. The last three were all in competition. I then turned to Bodybuilding starting at 195 lbs. This was quickly derailed by covid, and I pivoted to a 4:30:39 marathon, but was now skinny fat due to the lack of lifting. It took me 9 months of being a complete hermit away from all family and friends to step onto the bodybuilding stage. The last 12 weeks were absolutely perfect eating and working out with zero binges or missed workouts. The last month of it is some of the most miserable I have ever been, but it was completely worth it. To go from a fatass 320 to a third place worthy 169 is a memory and trophy I will always cherish. My next goal was winning a strongman competition at my favorite gym (Devoted strength and fitness) one week before my competition my mother had a TBI. I still had to hit the 181 weigh in with my mother in the hospital every night wondering if she would survive the next day. I made weight and won the competition thanks to my freakishly strong shoulders. Over the next 6 months I moved home to help take care of my mother and for the first time in 10 years did not work out. I gained nearly 50lbs and was a shadow of my former self. I'm currently training for a half ironman now and have already 10 lbs. back to my goal weight of 195 for my competition.

I wrote all of this not as a self-flex or woe is me, but to show how your journey through weight loss and fitness is an eternal struggle. You will always fall off the horse. I have gained and lost the same 40 lbs. for the past ten years, and I will bet it won't be the last time as well. Even if you have fallen off your diet, suffered a family tragedy, or sustained an injury. Get your mind back to a healthier you and figure out what you need to do to get yourself healthy again. My answer is simply to find the goal I need to cross off my list. I have done it many times so it's easier for me, but I guarantee if you lost weight once the next ten times it is far easier.

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[Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: April 1st, 2023

Hi team Euro accountability, I hope you’re all well!

For anyone new who wants to join today, this is a daily post where you can track your goals, keep yourself accountable, get support, and have a chat with friendly people at times that are convenient for European time zones. Check-in daily, weekly, or whatever works best for you. It’s never the wrong time to join! Anyone and everyone is welcome! Tell us about yourself and let's continue supporting each other.

For all new people that have joined this month, at the end of the month we do a roundup of what happened. we'll also talk about our goals for February.

How was your last month?

You're free to structure this however you want, but think about the following topics:

• How has your weight loss progressed? Better, or worse than expected?
• What are some Non Scale Victories that you've experienced this month?
• Did you set goals, did you keep to them?
• What went well during this month, what could need improvement?
• What important lessons did you learn?

Today is also the goal-setting day for the coming month!!

If you're new, every first day of the month we think about small goals we want to achieve this month. They can be weight goals, exercise goals, or anything really... An important aspect is that they are SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time based...

• Do you have a goal weight for this month, if yes, what is it? For example: maintain a 0.5kg loss a week.
• Do you have exercise goals? For instance, get in 10.000k steps a day
• What plans do you have for your diet? Do you have goals there?
• What are some non-weight/exercise-related goals you have? Here, get creative. Past participants have used this section to stay accountable for their homework, learning languages, pledging not to order junk food, ...

if you’re new, please introduce yourself! Let’s kick some ass!

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30 days weight loss

1. Set a realistic goal: Aim to lose 1-2 pounds per week, which is a healthy and sustainable rate of weight loss.
2. Create a calorie deficit: Calculate your daily caloric needs and aim to consume 500-1000 fewer calories per day to achieve a calorie deficit.
3. Eat nutrient-dense foods: Focus on consuming foods that are high in nutrients and low in calories, such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.
4. Drink plenty of water: Drinking water can help you feel fuller and may reduce your overall calorie intake.
5. Avoid processed foods: Processed foods are often high in calories, sugar, and unhealthy fats, and can sabotage your weight loss efforts.
6. Exercise regularly: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per day, such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming.
7. Get enough sleep: Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night, as sleep deprivation can lead to overeating and weight gain.
8. Track your progress: Keep a record of your weight loss progress, including your food intake, exercise, and measurements.
9. Practice mindfulness: Pay attention to your body's hunger and fullness cues, and practice mindful eating to avoid overeating.
10. Seek support: Join a weight loss support group, or enlist the help of a friend or family member to help you stay motivated and accountable.

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My experience going from 35% to 19% body fat

My experience going from 35% to 19% body fat

I feel like I have the weightloss dialed in now, so I want to help others on their journey.

I was in the Netherlands locked in due to covid in an abusive relationship. During COVID I was unable to go back to the United States and found out he cheated. This sent my health and eating on a downward spiral.

I went from being model thin and skating, surfing, boxing, and weight lifting to being trapped in the house and emotionally eating and doing no exercise.

I was finally able to go back to the United States and I never went back to the netherlands. This is where my weight loss journey began.

I started doing muay thai again and lifting but i didn’t have a concept of my caloric intake. I was losing body fat, but still staying quite big.

I started working with a personal trainer at Train with Dave OC, working out 3x a week and in a calorie deficit of 1500 calories.

I started to lose weight, but I was having water retention and bloating. Many times I broke down from feeling hopeless from the water weight.

Let’s skip to now…

I got my water weight under control (FINALLY) and my digestion issues solved. I dropped 5 pounds in 4 days due to controlling my digestion and water weight.

I started a supplement regime that worked and received a wellness scan that showed what foods I should eat and what supplementation could help.

I started eating those foods within my calories of 1500 and meeting my 100g of protein a day.

I workout 5x a week doing strength training and cardio 2-3x a week for 30 min.

I increased my water intake with trace mineral drops and BCAAs with electrolytes.

I take a supplement regimen that works for my body, advice from a health provider.

I have a sauna and cold shower everyday.

I try to eat as much whole foods as possible.I have healthy treats within my macros. If I go out to eat, it’s poke or sushi.

I track literally everything in my fitness pal.

I healed my gut with fermented foods.

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I’m confused: Healthy Weight Loss vs. Unhealthy weight loss

I’m a female 32 y/o. I was around 149 around September of 2022. Today I am 139. I don’t exercise often. I do walk daily with my dog (at least 40 mins) I have no idea how I lost this much weight and I would like to know the difference between a healthy weight loss or unhealthy. I did start to eat less and I do have anxiety so idk if it has anything to do with it. I am trying not to think about having cancer or something because my clothes are looser than before and I still don’t understand how I lost that.

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