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Sheesh thats crazy. Congrats brother TMDWU
Weight loss support thread
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gongwonkyeye
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am now on a mission to lose some chub. when I say some, I mean, like... 40lbs. haven't stood on the scales yet: am too ashamed. but reckon it's about 40lbs. at least, that needs to go.
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Got myself down to a consistent high 170's-low 180's (5'11) over my first formal cut cycle over the summer. I've been on bulk since October and am currently at 200. Losing that weight again won't be a challenge, I have the diet planned out from last time. My real concern is retaining any muscle I gain over winter when I slim back down come summer.
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- Dec 13, 2022
My official weigh-in at my year mark was 204.4# from a starting weight of 308# that makes a total loss after exactly one year, of 103.6# so far. I've been hovering around 204-206# for the last couple of weeks. It's definitely true that the closer you are to your "proper" weight, the harder it is to lose any excess. I've been keeping up with my diet regimen, even through the holidays, but have been slacking at the gym, trying to get over a persistent head/chest cold for the past couple of weeks. Under 200# willncome soon enough though, but I'm not going to artificially get there by starving or severely restricting myself just to see that number.
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Time to restart.
I had a healthy weight before the pandemic hit, and we were all forced inside our hovels. Grocery stores shopping was a chore and it was easier to buy and eat processed foods in bulk instead of going every few days. Many parks closed. Also I was a lazy slob.
Current weight is a tad over 200 pounds. If I can get back to 150, I'd be happy.
How do you deal with "crabs in a bucket" where your fatty friends/relatives/coworkers will suddenly decide that the perfect lunch spot is Nothing Bundt Cakes?
I had a healthy weight before the pandemic hit, and we were all forced inside our hovels. Grocery stores shopping was a chore and it was easier to buy and eat processed foods in bulk instead of going every few days. Many parks closed. Also I was a lazy slob.
Current weight is a tad over 200 pounds. If I can get back to 150, I'd be happy.
How do you deal with "crabs in a bucket" where your fatty friends/relatives/coworkers will suddenly decide that the perfect lunch spot is Nothing Bundt Cakes?
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(A) if you eat clean >=90% of the time an unplanned indulgence isn't the end of the world.
(B) If they do this frequently enough that it's becoming an issue, then at a certain point you have to be willing to prioritize your goals over social conventions. If it comes to that, you eat something beforehand and tell them truthfully that you already ate but you don't mind accompanying them for the conversation. If they don't like that you aren't joining them in wrecking your health for short term dopamine hits, that's too bad. Learning to resist peer pressure is an essential life skill.
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- Dec 17, 2022
Just be up front and tell them you're watching what you eat and trying to get healthier. If you need an excuse, just say that certain food really upsets your stomach so you're avoiding it. Some people never stop trying, you'll have to learn to say "no" and stand firm even when they pressure you. If not, you'll never reach your goals.
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December update. I’m still at 120lbs. I’ve been quitting vapes, it’s been about 2 weeks.
Today is tough, I just find myself saying why bother. So what im skinny now, so what im nicotine free now, am I happy? I dont feel happier.
Im the thinnest guy in the office, I gained an inch on my dick, I can go up a flight of stairs without feeling winded, it just doesn’t feel like any of it matters.
I just want a In n Out double double burger and a cigarette.
Today is tough, I just find myself saying why bother. So what im skinny now, so what im nicotine free now, am I happy? I dont feel happier.
Im the thinnest guy in the office, I gained an inch on my dick, I can go up a flight of stairs without feeling winded, it just doesn’t feel like any of it matters.
I just want a In n Out double double burger and a cigarette.
DSP's Tax Lawyer
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My friend, you have done the hard part. Now start lifting weights and become jacked as fuck
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Figure out a good bulking diet(300 cals above maintenance, generous amounts of protein) and build up some muscle. Alternate between bulking and cutting in 6 month intervals to steadily recompose your body into a stronger one that can handle some extra calories. Cut in the summer to beat the heat, bulk in the winter to insulate against the cold. That's my approach.
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Mate, that's the withdrawals talking. I get it, I'm at nearly two weeks off quitting nicotine myself and it's miserable.
The fact is that nic gives you an insane dopamine boost. As your brain is adjusting to having a lot less available you become very demotivated, depressed and all flavours of shitty.
Tbh I'm impressed that you've lost weight during this! Personally I've been switching my dopamine fix to food. I'm still a healthy weight, but, once I'm through the worst of nic withdrawal I'm going to have to readdress my eating habits again!
Totally with you on the "just want a burger and a cigarette" vibe. Unfortunately it's a catch 22 situation where you'd just feel crap for returning to old, harmful habits. Just another thing about this stuff that sucks. Good luck sticking with it, it's early days in the grand scheme of things. Everyone says it gets easier eventually and at least you'll be fitter and better looking by the time that it does.
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- Apr 7, 2023
End of a weight stall (that was expected) for a month. Dropped 4lb over the last week.
Not expecting massive drops from now on but it's good to see the scales move again. I know it's partly my fault as I struggled to adapt to a lifestyle change and I go back to my old routine next week so happy days and less stress.
Not expecting massive drops from now on but it's good to see the scales move again. I know it's partly my fault as I struggled to adapt to a lifestyle change and I go back to my old routine next week so happy days and less stress.
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- Aug 27, 2023
My birthday is coming up towards the end of the month, I have noticed I’ve really packed on the pounds over this year and the year before if I’m being totally honest. I am going to start moving more by walking for about 30 mins a day. Since I’ve been home working since the pandemic I’ve noticed my health has been getting worse.
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Kill bread. Behead rice. Roundhouse kick a spagetti into the concrete. Slam dunk a dumpling into the trashcan. Crucify filthy ravioli. Defecate in a pizza sauce. Launch tacos into the sun. Stir fry patatoes in a wok. Toss oats into active volcanoes. Urinate into a cereal bowl. Judo throw grains into a wood chipper. Twist donuts heads off. Report chocolate to the IRS. Karate chop cokies in half. Curb stomp pregnant table sugar.
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- Apr 20, 2021
Lost a lot of weight during the first half of the year, I managed this by eating less and avoiding the temptation to eat more. At the start of the year I was a bit overweight and by summer, I noticed how slim I was. I may have gained a little bit of weight since then but I feel so grateful not to be anywhere close to obese.
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Im gonna lose weight next year, keto was working well intill thanksgiving, but without the christmas temptation I should be set,
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I'm on the tipping point of fat right now, I can either go down the path of the landwhale beanbag or start getting off my ass and doing something for my health.
Choosing the latter after seeing the deathfats board again - any advice for going from nothing to something in fitness?
For reference - I don't eat a lot of fatty foods fortunately, though I do drink a lot of soda which is one of the things I'm going to hopefully cut down massively on over the next year.
Given that I'm in a mostly rural region of my country there's a lot of walking paths I could take, which seems like a good starting point compared to burning out on a january gym membership.
Choosing the latter after seeing the deathfats board again - any advice for going from nothing to something in fitness?
For reference - I don't eat a lot of fatty foods fortunately, though I do drink a lot of soda which is one of the things I'm going to hopefully cut down massively on over the next year.
Given that I'm in a mostly rural region of my country there's a lot of walking paths I could take, which seems like a good starting point compared to burning out on a january gym membership.
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- Aug 24, 2023
I've lost weight before. Diet matters more than exercise. Unless you are a physical laborer by trade, or run marathons, activity doesn't help with weight. Gym machines outright lie to you when it says you're burning 500 calories an hour. There are plenty of benefits to working out, like putting your heart to work or building muscles, but for weight loss, forget it.
Caloric intake is your enemy, not fatty food. Keto is built on eating foods high in protein and fat. You may want to invest in a food scale and a food tracking app, you are probably taking in a lot more calories than you think.
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- Sep 22, 2021
Diet and light cardio is all you need.
The easiest thing to do is to cut out the sodas. You don’t need soda, so why cut down? No half measures, cut it out. If you absolutely need something fizzy, get sparkling water.
As far as light cardio, a 30 minute walk is a good start. Your knees are supporting a lot of weight, so you shouldn’t be power walking or running for a long time.
When your ready, after you’ve figured out what kind of dieting is working for you and you see progress, look into intermittent fasting as the next step in losing weight.
Lastly, it’s not a race, it’s a marathon, it will take time to get to your target weight, and once your there, figure out your next goal.
Good luck!
Watchfuleye275
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Both of us know it's not worth it. You will feel like shit as soon as you ash your cigarette.