How did you finally “stick with” your diet plan

Was there anything in particular that made you stick to your weight loss goals this time around? Any particular event or motivation you found? I am seemingly a “serial dieter” and keep falling off the wagon before I see any real results. I know you just have to want it and have willpower but just curious how some of you have found it. Thanks for any advice!

ETA: I guess I need more paragraphs to qualify for valid post. So a little background on me: 45 yo Female. 5’5” I can envision the WOE I’d like to obtain. I have about 20 pounds to lose. I just have this wicked sweet tooth and then I’m like “Screw it! I’ll do what I want!” Like a rebellious teenager. No one is pushing me to eat better or lose weight. It’s all my own decision but I feel like I almost rebel against myself. I’m able to stay within my calorie deficit as long as I keep away from the sweets. I eat lower carb (approx 100 grams a day) just because 1. I stay fuller, 2) the more stable my blood sugar is the better I feel physically and mentally. (I don’t believe low carb is necessary for weight loss)

I’ve tried cold turkey for the sweets and moderating. Both fail.

Any advice? I aim for 1600 calories a day. So 25% of that is carbs, I try to eat lots of vegetables and fruit. The 25% was recommended by my doctor when discussing my weightloss goals.

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Petty but proud

Two years ago, I started a weight loss program. We’re a small group of 8 people and a dietitian to guide us. We have meeting once every 3-4 months and there’s a group chat. The dietitian teaches about healthy food, but also lifestyle, exercise and coping with stress and other mental issues. If I’m honest, I didn’t learn anything new, but I was nice to have some kind of accountability and the support of people who know the struggle.

Over the last two years, a lot has happened in my life. I wrote my thesis, I’m trying to get my career to start and of course COVID happened. My weight loss journey has had its up’s and downs. Sometimes there was no change for months and other periods I was doing really well. Nevertheless, I’ve lost nearly 20 kg in two years! It’s incredibly petty, but I’m the only one in the group who has any real, lasting succes. Of course I wish everyone the best and I don’t want to gloat, but I kinda like showing it off. I’m definitely not judging them, because I know how hard it is and I’ve struggled with this too.

Our last group meeting is this Thursday, so in two days. I’ve been doing really well lately with exercise and I’m feeling great about it. I’ve lost size lately, but according to the scale I didn’t lose any weight. Yesterday I started tracking everything I eat and drink to cut down on calories, hoping I’ll actually start losing again because I still have about 20 kg to go.

I just ordered new pants in a smaller size and I really really hope I can wear them to that last meeting. 🤞

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So these numbers don't add up this month.

I do alot of training, alot of healthy eating to get in shape. I started when I was well over 350 pounds. Went down to 219 and then had to undergo surgery, during recovery I gained some weight. Also had a bit of depression and stress ate not gonna lie. Climbed back up to 250 and said thats enough and started tracking again and exercising to reach my end goal of 199 Pounds. Im a 5 foot 10 Male and have wide build...... It is what it is and im working on building new habits again. The real question is for this whole month I have eaten 46140.1 Calories. I track everything with my fittness pal. I do alot of cardio, walking, running, biking no weight training. Over the month my polar watch says I burned 101924 Calories, this is including workouts and NEAT. If you do the math at for every 3500 defecit you should be losing a pound I should of lost 18.59 pounds. I am literally dripping sweat everyday and pushing my heart into the 190s for hours at a time since I do endurance sports. I lost 8.3 pounds. Yeah thats great but everyone has always told me its calories in vs calories out and I'm learning thats not the case. When I was in the 300 club I was dropping 10 or more pounds per week with this kind of activity. Kinda just a rant, but I also want your input on what's going on. I eat around 1600 calories per day and am very very low carb. In order for me to get to this weight I ended up dropping my calories down when weight loss would stop and in December of last year I was only eating 1200 calories per day. I spent months rebuilding my metabolism and don't wanna drop my calories too much again. If anyone has any kind advice for me I'm all ears because I'm killing myself with these workouts and am in the best shape of my life but the scale says otherwise.

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Breast Size

Hello all, this is something I've been thinking about since I've been taking the idea of losing weight seriously. About two or three years ago I used to weigh 157 (I'm 5'4 for reference) and since then I've gained about 40 pounds, putting me at a whopping 197 present day.

While my breasts did get bigger when I gained weight, I very much liked the size I had at 157 and I'm planning on getting back down to that weight and then some.

If I get back down to 157 pounds will I have the breast size I previously had before I gained weight? (The breast size I had at that 157 pounds)

It's probably a dumb question but I really wanted an answer. I hope you're all doing well with your weight loss :)

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30 Day Accountability Challenge - September Sign Ups

Hello lose it folks! It’s almost September!

That means a new daily accountability challenge thread!

For the newbies to the sub reddit, please start here, so much good info!

https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/wiki/quick_start_guide

https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/wiki/faq

And hey, maybe it’s not a bad idea to review them regardless of where you are in your journey.

This is the sign-up post to outline your goals. Don’t limit yourself to weight loss or health goals, we’d love to hear about your reading list, chores, whatever you want to do in the month ahead.

There will be a daily update post for you to post how your day went, you can use whichever daily post fits your time zone. Don’t feel bad for missing a day here & there, this post is to help you feel supported however often you would like to check in.

At the end of the month, there is a wrap up post to reflect on the progress you made or didn’t make & what you learned. Learning is progress, don’t forget that!

We try to foster a supportive, caring place to discuss the actual day to day of deficits & counting & caring so much about how we fuel our bodies & lives. So be kind, interact if you like & hopefully you feel supported and cared for. Leading by example, here I go!

Log before I eat everything & aim for more fruit, vegetable & pre/probiotic foods for my tummy health:

Calorie goal (maintenance): I’m moving this month & that process includes two household deep cleans, painting & some power tool usage. I don’t think I can handle being at a deficit on top of project managing that kind of massive change.

Active minutes five days a week: I’m saying active minutes because I'll be deep cleaning & moving all month & while it’s not an intentional work out per say, I'll get steps & strength work in this month for real. X/X days.

Journal for two minutes before playing my Switch: I don’t think this will be an issue, so it maybe more like make sure I make time to journal everyday. X/X days.

Today's gratitude list: Today, I'm grateful for

Random self-care action I want to conquer today: I suspect there will be a lot of baths this month for this one.

Why I'm choosing to make healthier choices today for a better tomorrow: I find myself more successful when I'm reminded constantly of the why I'm here.

Your turn! What would you like out of September?

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Rate my Weight Loss Diet? Advice Welcome

I entered a fitness journey about 3 weeks ago after my physician classified me as obese related to BMI Index.

Stats:

• Height - 6 ft flat
• Weight - 230 lb
• Build - broad shoulder, ‘athletic’ body type

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• Diet changes:

Morning - typically 3 boiled eggs with a small yogurt or slice of toast with peanut butter

Mid day - protein shake or cliff bar with another yogurt or piece of fruit

Before or after gym: I have been making smoothies in a nutribullet. I really do not measure these much. It’s a handful of kale, spinach, half a mango, banana, and some blueberries or strawberries

Post gym/dinner - another protein shake, chicken and rice, salmon and rice, or spaghetti and meatballs

The protein shakes are 1 scoop of pure isolate, like 28 grams protein and no sugar. I’ve lost about 5 pounds already. Where can I improve?

Gym is basically 10 minute walk to warm up, then days rotate chest, legs, back/bi, rest. Each workout is followed by another 30 mins on treadmill at a 4-5 incline with 15 min mile pace. I have been doing a 2 mile walk mid day as well.

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Will I have loose skin after weight loss? Trying for 255-190, 29 year old male. 6 foot tall.

I'm 29 years old, and 6 foot flat. I weight 255 pounds currently and would like to get down to around 190 pounds. I'm planning on going to the gym near daily for the walking/cycling/rowing machines and build a little bit of muscle on (mainly) my upper body, no goals of getting ripped/6pack etc though. On top of that I'm also counting my calories and eating around 1700-1900 a day.

Can I expect to have loose skin when finished? I just started trying to lose weight 4 days ago, and have lost quite a bit already, I guess it's water weight and largely the big change in diet, but I plan on strictly following this for the next few months.

When I was 24 I was overweight as well and weighed 228 pounds and I got down to around 195-190 pounds in the span of about 2 months and held that for a couple of years. I had no loose skin whatsoever, however this time I'm weighing nearly 30 pounds more and need to lose 30 more pounds than last time, which worries me a little bit. I'm also a little older, but I'm pretty much following the same diet and exercise program as I did back then. I've been gaining especially much weight the last 2 years or so. Basically two years ago I wasn't nearly as heavy as I am now. I'd guess I was around 215 pounds or so.

So! Can I expect to have loose skin once I'm done?

Edit: A small add. I'd like to add that my fat is semi-well distributed, and I don't look as heavy as other people my weight.

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