I climbed a mountain!!

Literally, a mountain in Hokkaido (Mt. Moiwa!) After reading some information on the internet that it was an easy hike (came to found out later that noooo, it is not an easy hike to the observation deck) my overweight body was dying only a half a mile into the hike, with 3km left. I sat down on a fallen tree trunk with my husband who said we needed to go back because my face was incredibly red and he didn't want me dealing with heatstroke. I realized that this was my "fork in the road" moment. I could walk away and regret it forever or push myself beyond what I thought I could handle and truly begin my weight loss journey. I decided to push forward, and completed the hour hike in 1.5 hours. I should put that I took breaks and did intensive deep breathing when I thought I was getting overwhelmed (and also you should always put your health first, don't do what I did unless you think you can handle it)

We made it to the observation deck and saw Sapporo in all of its glory. It was exhilarating. I rung the bell of happy marriage/success twice with my husband.

A Japanese man saw us coming up the final stretch of the path and said jokingly with a smile on his face "Ah, long hike huh?" I laughed with him, because I want to continue doing healthy things, because I deserve to feel that victory. I didn't have anywhere else to post my success but this is my moment to get strong and healthy for me, my husband, and our future children. This is the moment I change. I'm 70 lbs overweight and I need to be better.

Any tips, healthy recipe suggestions? How can I keep the momentum going when I return to the USA?

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I've uncovered a massive mental hangup about weight loss. It's because I've believed since I was a kid that fit people are mean people.

This is an irrational belief, of course, but I discovered through some inner work that since I was a child, I have unintentionally associated people who are fit and lean with rich bullies. I was a very sensitive child who cried easily, and I had personal experience with bullies at school for several years growing up. All of them were rich and on athletic teams. It didn't help that I watched TONS of movies and TV, and the regular trope for those bullies was that they were always rich athletes and cheerleaders. Now people lob insults at obese people on social media and in movies because it seems to be the last acceptable prejudice these days, and my brain tells me, "Who the fuck would WANT to be like these people? I fucking hate them!" Anyway, now that I'm aware my bad habits were a form of subconscious rebellion against bullies, I want to start paying attention to fit people who are genuinely kind. Can you point me to some good examples in media? How can I learn to associate fitness with kindness and decency?

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Finally no longer Obese! Friends who are also overweight or obese keep telling me I don’t need to lose more :/

I’ve been on a long journey for about 2-3 years. I’m 5’3” and have lost 61 pounds so far sw 225 cw 161! Gw I haven’t decided but between 125 and 135 I think.

I started losing in 2020 when I was getting chest pains used Noom it helped a lot got from 225-178 then kinda stalled out.

This February I re-startd medication (very low dose) for adhd (diagnosed at 7 years old and took it from 10 years to about 28). I didn’t expect weight loss I wanted help with my symptoms.

However it helped so much with curbing my appetite and getting me focused on weight loss again. I went from 178 to 161 today

I did recently start compounded ozempic and am super excited. Since having kids I couldn’t ever get below 168. Before having kids I was usually 120-145 at the most. Did crash diets as a teen and at one point weighed 113 which was much too thin I looked gaunt. I’ve lost quickly on the ozempic. I lost the weight that got me under my “set weight” of 168 finally while on the starter dose (compounded and prescribed by a doctor)

Well a couple of my friends, one who has lost some weight on ozempic for medical reasons and supports my use of it to be healthier and in shape recently said I’ve lost too much and don’t need to lose anymore. Another friend I was showing her pictures of myself when I was 128 pounds and she was like yuck you looked anorexic. 🙃

I live in a state that has one of the highest rates of obesity. It’s rare to see someone who isn’t a teen with a healthy weight. Just a little disappointed but I plan to continue. I am barely under the obese cutoff now and I’m not like super muscular or anything.

I want to be healthy and happy for my kids and for me. I just feel like obesity and overweight has become so common that a healthy weight like bmi 24 is seen as too thin by many

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How to approach weight loss while having very high uric acid?

I’m 109kg, down from 150kg,I mostly eat non healthy foods in very small quantities thus I am losing,however I did a blood work and my uric acid was very high,now I’m concerned about development of gout and uric acid renal stones. My father recommended I reduce my meat consumption,should I start looking for alternatives to meat?Does chickpeas,lentil,and other non meat protein sources raise urate?what about fish and chicken sources of protein do they also raise urate or not? What is the right approach?

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Did you notice a difference in people’s attitudes/treatment of you after weight loss?

I went from 150 to 125 pounds after an illness over the winter and saw a lot of small changes in how family, friends and strangers alike interact with me. Most of it is not necessarily positive, btw — while I get a lot of compliments, it became increasingly clear to me that a lot of people view one’s worth as a person by appearances without thinking about what could be behind them.

Did that happen to anyone else? I’m sure it’s more dramatic when more weight is lost.

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Belly fat from years of prednisone & bad eating habits... will it go away?

Hello! I am f30 weighing 249 lbs at 5'0". I've been on and off steroids my whole life for asthma but the past 11 years I was in it a lot more frequently. In 2020 I was on a high dose for the entire year and put on a lot of weight. While I lost the water weight, the belly fat is so excessive.

I've started back working out but I am just discouraged and not really convinced that my belly will shrink at all. I'm also nervous I will have so much loose skin. Based on how I look/feel, it seems it's going to take years to lose this and that discourages me further. I want to try losing this myself before turning to weight loss surgery.

I've gotten my eating habits under control after being treated for another medical condition so the food is no longer an issue for me, just need to get the physical part rolling.

What are the best exercises/routines for belly fat? (Added pics for a visual)

Thanks in advance

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After the weight loss

Hi all! I'm proud to report that I've gone from 260 lbs to 126 lbs as a 5'5 woman. I guess I expected that to be it, happily ever after. I feel healthier, I am overall much happier but I couldn't imagine the pressure of maintaining. I like counting my calories, it gives me a sense of control so that part is not difficult. The difficult part, at least for me, is not disappointing myself and my loved ones by failing, by gaining weight back. Everybody is so proud, especially my fiance. Just a lot of pressure, I guess. When my weight fluctuates a few pounds I panic, even though I know its temporary. I'll automatically want to restrict again even if I know it's water weight. It's hard to find that maintenance calorie budget. I obsess. Unhealthy, I know and I am seeking therapy. Another bummer is the loose skin and stretch marks. I lost very slowly with cico and cardio, my loose skin doesn't overhang at all so it doesn't qualify for medical treatment. but its noticeable to the point that I hide my stomach and upper arms. Just a vent. If you care to share, I'd love to hear your experiences with this and how to gain a more positive mind set

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