The most helpful concept this community taught me

Hey everyone! I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. I've yo yo'd over the years, always been overweight, my heaviest was at the start of this year. 6"1 and 330lbs.

After a particularly embarrassing moment on a trip to Tenerife where I wasn't able to ride one of the slides at a water park, I decided to really double down.

I'm 30 lbs down now, steadily lost across the year. Still struggling with eating too much at weekends but making progress and small steps every week.

I wanted to share one of the concepts which really helped me with this effort so far. On a post a couple of months back, a user mentioned the idea that our bodies were made for hunting and surviving in those times, and now we don't have the same environment and food is more readily available (although not for everybody in the world, I of course understand), we have to work against some of our primal instincts. The idea that calorie dense food is particularly attractive for us as hunter gatherers, as we didn't know where our next meal would come from - that isn't an issue for the majority of us. So there is something innate which attracts (some) of us to these types of foods in a big way, it's not just our willpower, greed etc.

That thinking has helped me gently persuade myself away from extra treats or wanting to eat as much as I can on a 'cheat day'. I know there are more opportunities to try different foods, eat cake, drink cocktails, so I can eat everything I want in moderation, but not in a greedy way. The food is going to be there next time.

I just wanted to share this as it was a particularly 'breakthrough' moment for me, after many different diets and experiments.

I also want to shout out the NHS weight loss service in the UK. I know not everybody has the best things to say about them, but the group meetings for a few months and discounted gym membership have been a big part of my success so far.

There's a long way to go, but I'm enjoying weight loss alongside my day to day life, and am sure there will be more posts here that inspire me and help get me over any future roadblocks. Thank you everyone in this community!

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Does anyone else feel as if they were imagining being bigger?

The title sounds odd, but this is something i've come across with my weight loss journey and i'm not sure if anyone else has experienced this.

I've lost about 30 pounds since the start of my weight loss journey, which isn't much but I wasn't super overweight to begin with, but enough has come off me that it's been a noticeable change.

However now that i've had the weight off for roughly a year, I feel as though that version of me almost never existed?? Or I'm imagining that I was bigger or something? I have before pictures and I can see that I logged in my app that I was 2 stone heavier but I almost can't fathom that I actually was?? It's almost a bit hazy and my vision of myself now is warped? Does that make sense to anyone??

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Canadian Thanksgiving

For all the Canadians out there Thanksgiving is around the corner. Here are my tips for staying on track during the holiday.

1. Don’t Skip Breakfast

• Start the day with a high-protein breakfast to keep your metabolism going and prevent overeating later.

2. Hydrate Before the Meal

• Drink a glass of water before you eat to help with portion control and curb unnecessary hunger.

3. Be Selective with Your Plate

• Prioritize lean proteins like turkey and fill up on veggies before reaching for starchy or sugary foods.

4. Use a Smaller Plate

• Choose a smaller plate to naturally control your portions and avoid overeating.

5. Eat Slowly

• Take your time and chew slowly to give your body a chance to feel full and satisfied.

6. Get Moving with the Family

• Plan a family walk or light activity after the meal to boost digestion and burn some extra calories.

7. Be Mindful of Desserts

• Satisfy your sweet tooth with smaller portions of dessert or try fruit-based treats instead of heavy pies.

8. Practice Self-Compassion

• Don’t stress if you indulge a bit more than planned. One meal won’t ruin your progress, and you can get back on track the next day.

Holidays don't have to ruin your weight loss!

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Week 7 into my calorie deficit as a binge eater. Lost 10kg.

Starting Weight: 123kg || Peak of Weightloss (week5): 112.5kg || Current Weight: 113kg

Hi. It's been around a month or 2 since I last updated. I like using this sub to post about my weight loss journey just for advice & hopefully it motivates others to keep going.

I went 5 weeks STRONG without struggling with my deficit. The past 2 weeks, I'm not going to lie, I PARTICULARLY struggled. At first on week 6, I was doing alright and then because my days were longer, I would get hungrier and more bored after I came home so I would binge. This week was probably the worst, not a single day did I stay within my deficit.

I knew this was bound to happen at some point. I know to some people u might be thinking what a bad mindset to have but to be honest I've done far better than I thought. I know my journey with weight loss isn't going to be linear- I've always known that from the beginning & ESPECIALLY as someone who struggles a lot with binge eating, I knew at one point I would start struggling as this is the longest I've gone without binge eating.

The important thing is, I'm planning on restarting my deficit. I'm going to weigh myself again, take all my body measurements & my "before pics" and start fresh tomorrow. I plan on updating every week to help motivate myself. I've lost a total of 10kg so far.

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Lost 4lb in a week

Last week I joined a weight loss club as I've never been able to lose weight despite years of trying - it's just steadily increased.

Every week we will have a weigh in, and I've found the accountability to be really motivating.

Last week I set a goal to lose a pound a week for a slow steady decrease that was manageable and sustainable.

Today's weigh in and I'd lost 4lb - much more than expected.

Is this normal for a first week, or do I need to up my calories a bit?

I'm female, now eating average 1200 calories a day, sit all day for work, 5'5", 174lb. Macros are 35% protein, 44% carbs and 21% fat.

Any thoughts would be helpful!

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Weight loss after taking antidepressants or ADHD meds?

Hi there - just wondered if anyone experienced weight loss after taking antidepressants or ADHD meds. I'm an active enough person and try to eat relatively healthy, however through my 'down/sad' periods / as result of ADHD, I am constantly snacking and usually have food (carbs, sugar) as my main source of dopamine.

I wondered if anyone has addressed this root cause issue, either through anti-anxiety meds/ anti-depressants or ADHD meds, and therefore lessened the 'food noise' or quick dopamine fix?

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What keeps you motivated?

30F 5’6” SW 353 CW 213 GW 180

Weight loss can be a long, challenging journey. What keeps you motivated during the times you just want to give up?

I am new to r/loseit and am also looking to make some new friends who can relate!

I am a chronic yo-yo dieter and am determined to stick with my new habits this time. I was overweight as a kid and it followed me into my adult life. I recently had weight loss surgery for the 2nd time on 7/21/23. Having had the surgery twice is embarrassing and deflating to say the least.

I am proud of myself for not giving up and continuing to prioritize my health. Sometimes it just feels like I don’t have enough will power and that I’m just “white knuckling” my way through weight loss.

I do see a therapist regularly and am on medication for depression and anxiety. I also meditate, journal, and keep a gratitude list daily. I try to fill my free time with meaningful activities that fill me up, mostly spending face to face quality time with friends and family. I take 30 minute walks outside to my local neighborhood park every day as well.

Sometimes I just feel like throwing my hands up and giving up on weight loss altogether.

What keeps you motivated?

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