An expensive NSV

Today I have spent almost a full three hours emptying my wardrobe, trying on clothes, and bagging them to give to charity.

3 full 60L bags of clothes that do not fit anymore, they are far too big! I've never been so happy to have clothes not fit. Closing in on 70lbs down very slowly, but seeing massive changes in my measurements. Now I just need to go shopping...

The automod demands more words and suggests giving advice soooo....the best advice I have is keep going. The way to weight loss is doing the same things - nutritious food, good movement - over and over.

Here's hoping this is long enough now!

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"Sick looks good on you"

40m here. Starting weight was 270lbs at 6'3" in January of 2023 when I joined this sub, started tracking food and calories, and began to tackle my lifelong weight problem.

Throughout my adult life my weight has fluctuated between about 225 and 260. Last winter it got up to 270, and with the 40yr birthday, a GERD diagnosis, and a slow-to-heal knee injury I finally decided I'd had enough of being overweight and unhealthy. I began my CICO journey.

I burned through the first 20 pounds in just over a month, and slowed down to a healthier pace trying to focus on strength at the same time by adding more protein and exercise. By the end of May I was down to about 235-240, and feeling pretty good about it.

Then a few weeks ago I got sick. It started as gastro symptoms and just kept getting worse. I've been to the doctor a few times and they're testing for the usual scary things that 40+ men get tested for when they have bowel problems. I've been quite unwell and have been losing weight at an alarming rate. It's been uncomfortable to eat, and I'm not retaining food at all.

As of Thursday I'm down to 213 lbs, the lightest I've been since I was a teenager.

And all of a sudden the compliments are pouring in, and it's messing with my head. People keep telling me how good I look. Some knew I've been working to lose weight, but not everyone. One of my best friends even said, when I told her I had been sick, "well sick looks good on you!". I know she was nervously joking, but I can't get it out of my head.

It's so bizarre how I'm processing it. On one hand I know I'm Ill. I'm weak and tired and in pain. I'm at risk of major things right now. But somehow I still want to go show my skinny self around. It took getting properly ill to look like this, and the world is praising me for it.

I guess I'm just kind of ranting. I have so many mixed feelings about this. I'm scared about my health, but also excited to pick up where I am and get back to being healthy with a little head start to losing fat.

Am I crazy? Has anyone else been through the mental mess of being happy about illness weight loss?

TL/DR: lost some weight in a healthy way, but then got sick and lost 25 pounds in 3 weeks and the world is praising me for it.

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8 Healthy Dessert Recipes Perfect for July 4th

Declare your independence from diet-destroying desserts, and give these healthy dessert recipes featuring a red, white and blue twist a try. Each one features fresh, seasonal fruit and a few other easy ingredients. And while they make a perfectly themed treat to bring to patriotic parties and barbecues, these healthy dessert recipes are way too good to be confined to just one day of the year!

Try these healthy dessert recipes any day you’re craving a little All-American treat:

1. American Flag Fruit Tray >

This patriotic platter might look like an ordinary fruit tray. However, there are few small details that make this simple recipe special. From white chocolate dipped bananas to the five different types of fruit, our American Flag Fruit Tray is the perfect addition to your Fourth of July festivities. Click here for the recipe >

2. 5-Ingredient Patriotic Cheesecake >

Celebrate freedom free of guilt! Fourth of July is right around the corner and light and fluffy cheesecake is on the menu. Using just five simple ingredients, you can create  this quick and easy holiday dessert recipe that fits into your weight loss menu. Get the recipe >

3. All-American Festive Flag Crackers >

Festive Flag Crackers are the perfect healthy snack to serve at your patriotic parties. Featuring graham crackers topped with fat-free cream cheese and fresh, seasonal berries, they’re packed with nutrition… and flavor! Click here for the recipe >

4. Red, White & Blue Dessert Cups >

This Red White and Blue Pudding Cup is delicious and patriotic all at the same time. It’s got flavored gelatin, whipped topping and sweet, seasonal blueberries… the perfect flavor and color combo! Click here to get the recipe >

5. 3-Ingredient Patriotic Popsicles >

Not every popsicle has to be bad for your diet! These Patriotic Popsicles are festive, tasty and guilt-free. Featuring just two types of berries and some non-fat Greek yogurt, these tasty treats are as easy to make as they are to eat! Get the recipe here >

6. Red, White and Blueberry Pancakes >

Although technically not dessert, these Red, White and Blueberry Pancakes are the perfect treat for Independence Day! Featuring Vanilla Nutrisystem Shake Mix and a few other simple ingredients, these tasty pancakes count as one SmartCarb and one-and-a-half PowerFuels, so you can choose whether they fit in your day as a breakfast or a dessert! Click here to get the recipe >

7. American Flag Fruit Kebabs >

Liven up your Fourth of July menu with some refreshing, delicious (and Nutrisystem-approved!) American Flag Fruit Kebabs. It doesn’t get more patriotic and healthy as this. Not a grape fan? Sub in blueberries! Prefer raspberries over strawberries? Swap them out! The possibilities to create this patriotic treat are endless—so, cool down this Fourth of July with some fresh and festive fruit! Get the recipe here >

8. Patriotic Booze-Free Sangria >

Sip on a fruity, flavorful and festive beverage this holiday! Our healthy sangria recipe is free of booze but filled with delicious fruit like strawberries, blueberries and green apples. Get the recipe here >

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How much more to lose before considering surgery

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So backstory, I was pregnant, gave birth December 2021. (235lb) I had gained 100 pounds during this pregnancy. I started my weight loss journey November 2022 (180 with 44% body fat) currently I am at 144 pounds at 25% body fat, that being said I was hoping someone could give me some hope that my belly will shrink, I know I will need surgery at some point but I can’t afford it right now while trying to find a house. I was wondering how much I needed to lose before considering surgery.

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Planning to try out weight training for weight loss. Things to keep in mind/ general advice appreciated.

22M, 5’11, 98 KG.

I have experience with weight loss. About 2 years ago I reduced my weight from 110 KG to 87 KG from just yoga (in the mornings) and a bit of running/jogging (45 minutes in the evening). I was also following a restrictive diet with the help of a health nutritionist (IF (8 PM-12PM next day) along with balanced meals in lunch and dinner).

I put on weight in the past year due to some personal reasons (went to 101 KG last month), and now I’ve started to get back on track to lose back that weight, and signed up with the same nutritionist.

What I noticed during my last weight loss journey was that I had a lot of loose skin and even though I lost a lot of weight, I didn’t look fit at all. So I want to build muscle while I also lose weight.

So I want to know how much does lifting or weight training in my case? I’m planning to do weight training in the mornings during my IF, and do some running in the evenings like I did earlier. What are your thoughts on my plan and what are some tips or tricks I could use in my plan?

Some do’s and don’t’s are appreciated.

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Losing weight with mental health issues

I 21F am about 170lbs. I had an eating disorder a couple years ago and my lowest weight was 125lbs. Since my recovery I have gained a huge amount of weight and am now the largest I've ever been (-10lbs of recent weight loss). Anyways, I have been struggling to lose weight because of my mental health. I am bipolar and I tend to eat excessively during my depressive states and eat too little during my manic states. I keep gaining and losing the same 5lbs. I try to exercise consistently but when my depression gets bad enough I can't even get out of bed let alone get to the gym. I am not sure what I can do to help myself be more consistent and get to a healthy weight. Any advice?

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Negative side effects of calorie deficit?

Am I too hungry? How do other people feel when they’re in a calorie deficit?

These are the questions I find myself asking all the time, and I can’t get a clear answer on.

I’m finally working on losing covid weight this year, and for the first few months I was pretty loosey-goosey with calories, with varying levels of success. About 4 months in, my weight loss stalled, and so for the month of June I decided to get really strict about the whole thing. As a female at 5’10, 193lbs, and moderately(ish) active, I’ve been eating an average of 1800 calories a day, and I’ve lost just under pound a week over these last 4 weeks. If that data is telling me anything, that means I am only in a ~500 calorie deficit, which should be relatively easy on my body. Thing is, it feels really, really bad.

I am constantly exhausted, I am so foggy/spacey I can barely think, I’m always cold, anxiety is through the roof, and I’ve recently developed headaches that last most of the afternoon. In the beginning I was also experiencing some pretty gnarly hunger and insomnia, but those have basically gone away now. I’ve never heard of someone on such a minimal deficit having such problems.

I’m just wondering if maybe some people’s bodies are just predisposed to being over-reactive to calorie deficits, and I’d like to get some insight about what other people experience while in a calorie deficit, and if it’s easier/the same as/harder than what I’ve been experiencing myself.

Also any tips (that aren’t caffeine related) would be helpful because I’m dying out here.

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