Weight loss support thread

[A.Shitposter]

I've gained a lot of weight since graduating high school 3 years ago and I've been meaning to get out more and shed these pounds but I lack motivation and tend to make excuses a lot because I live in an area that is constantly raining/triggers my horrible allergies.

It doesn't help that every time I actually make the effort to go out for a run some dickbags cripple my self-esteem and I lock myself inside because they just started yelling 'move your fatass, bitch' or pointed and laughed at me with their friends.

Maybe I should just do cardio inside.

 

[Hummingbird]

I've gained a lot of weight since graduating high school 3 years ago and I've been meaning to get out more and shed these pounds but I lack motivation and tend to make excuses a lot because I live in an area that is constantly raining/triggers my horrible allergies.

It doesn't help that every time I actually make the effort to go out for a run some dickbags cripple my self-esteem and I lock myself inside because they just started yelling 'move your fatass, bitch' or pointed and laughed at me with their friends.

Maybe I should just do cardio inside.

That could help. Sorry they're giving you problems.

 

[Slowboat to China]

Hey, Kiwis! Glad to see this thread. I'm making some life changes recently, and I'd appreciate some advice.

I've been struggling with weight for years--I've always been big (and have a lot of PCOS symptoms, though haven't been officially checked for it), but it looks like I'm going to be on antidepressants and antipsychotics for the rest of my life, and that shit does not do wonders for your weight. I'm not immobile by any means and have decent blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.

Now, I've recently started a new job that keeps me very active. It's part-time, but still involves a lot of walking and toting around heavy boxes; I've started wearing a pedometer, and it tells me I walk an average of 15,000 steps in one shift (or about five miles), and I do that at least three times a week. The needle on the scale hasn't moved, but I sure feel better than I did before starting it. I'm walking faster and I don't get as tired, anyway.

My question is about food. I'm trying to cut down on my carb consumption and eat more protein (and vitamins, naturally). I know there are a lot of cheap protein options in the vegetable family, but I really, really hate a lot of the protein-rich vegetables and beans. I just can't eat them. Does anyone have any recs for decently healthy snacks with a good protein level? I've been eating a lot of nuts and dried meat when I'm working, and that seems to work well, but commercial jerky tends to have a shit-ton of sodium. I'm thinking of trying to make my own ...

 

[chimcat]

There's snack cheeses and stuff. I always pack string cheese or two when I go to work.

Also, I've replaced a couple meals a week with protein shakes and a fruit of some sort.

 

[niggers]

well, i'm single for the first time in four years, and i'm...happy? can't quite describe it. the relationship was getting pretty toxic and i suddenly just feel like i got a motivation injection. either that or i'm a sociopath and emotionally dead on the inside. either way, that's not the point. the point is i'm going to take this energy and stop being such a flabby piece of shit - partly to score chicks, but mostly to get my life in order. like stevie nicks sang about, i built my life around someone and got afraid of changin'.

with that, i wanna ask if anyone here has tried/experienced ketosis? i've done some reading and i think a clean break from the shit food i've been eating would be a good way to clear my head. i don't need to lose a lot of weight (i'm not really overweight, 6ft and 165lbs) i just need to shed this layer of dough to start making my gains actually visible.

 

[spylobster]

i just need to shed this layer of dough to start making my gains actually visible.

Diets like ketosis and low carb all work but the main principle is that you burn more energy than you intake. Lifting weights will get you bigger muscles which allow you to burn more calories off. But I think I have said it to a lot of people but just do cardio tell you cry, its the only way sadly. You could have the hardest rock hard abs in the world but if you don't shed the layer of fat it will just look like a budha belly.



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[Sigyn]

Diets like ketosis and low carb all work but the main principle is that you burn more energy than you intake. Lifting weights will get you bigger muscles which allow you to burn more calories off. But I think I have said it to a lot of people but just do cardio tell you cry, its the only way sadly. You could have the hardest rock hard abs in the world but if you don't shed the layer of fat it will just look like a budha belly.



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I'm not sure if this has been said or not, but our bodies and how they process food are all so radically different that one diet won't work for everyone. Like, I'd been 140 lbs at 5 feet tall for my whole high school experience, and got super sick all the time. Then I found out that my body doesn't process meat well, and that removing it from my diet made me feel better and energized enough to start exercising. I'm 115 now. But someone else could cut out meat and start getting super sick and anemic. There are diets will make you feel worse /gain weight and then there are diets that will make you feel better and less bloated, depending on how your body processes certain foods. I'd recommend taking a metabolism test to get a general idea, and then just listen to what your body is telling you. If you're nauseas or uncomfortably bloated after a full meal, something's wrong.

As for the cardio thing that Spylobster recommended, again, some people can't do as much cardio/weight lifting as others for risk of hurting themselves. Just be careful trying to adhere to some common regimen/diet, and do what feels do-able, is what I'm saying.

EDIT: http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=metabolic-typing-test_1 I think this may have been the test I took. It's not certified or by some .org/.edu site or anything, but it does give some awareness on what might be going on.

 

[nad7155]

You could have the hardest rock hard abs in the world but if you don't shed the layer of fat it will just look like a budha belly

Could not be more on point.

 

[spylobster]

Could not be more on point.

Thank you, its kind of depressing how people always have "new" opinions and ideas about fitness when in reality these truths have been solidified for almost a hundred years. There honestly is nothing more to talk about besides maybe a new supplement that comes out but people find "new" things somehow to chatter about.

 

[Sinner's Sandwich]

I use protein powder instead of flour. For me it works. I'm full very quick and for a long time. I already lost 2 of 10 kg.

 

[spylobster]

As for the cardio thing that Spylobster recommended, again, some people can't do as much cardio/weight lifting as others for risk of hurting themselves. Just be careful trying to adhere to some common regimen/diet, and do what feels do-able, is what I'm saying.

Cardio tell you cry for 1 minute one week, then maybe the next week you start crying at 2 minutes. No matter how unable you are from doing something trying and going within your capabilities is hell of a lot more than doing nothing and feeling sorry for yourself. Just a few weeks ago my ankle nearly popped out of its socket and I could not walk for about a day. Then I was able to limp like a Vietnam vet to the gym and worked everything but my legs.

I use protein powder instead of flour. For me it works. I'm full very quick and for a long time. I already lost 2 of 10 kg.

If you have just started this weight loss plan then most of what you are losing is water weight from decrease sodium intake. Expect to lose about 1-2 a week that being if you are at the very least doing cardio or walking.

 

[Sigyn]

Cardio tell you cry for 1 minute one week, then maybe the next week you start crying at 2 minutes. No matter how unable you are from doing something trying and going within your capabilities is hell of a lot more than doing nothing and feeling sorry for yourself. Just a few weeks ago my ankle nearly popped out of its socket and I could not walk for about a day. Then I was able to limp like a Vietnam vet to the gym and worked everything but my legs.

That doesn't... sound healthy...

 

[creamyfanta]

I've gained a lot of weight since graduating high school 3 years ago and I've been meaning to get out more and shed these pounds but I lack motivation and tend to make excuses a lot because I live in an area that is constantly raining/triggers my horrible allergies.

It doesn't help that every time I actually make the effort to go out for a run some dickbags cripple my self-esteem and I lock myself inside because they just started yelling 'move your fatass, bitch' or pointed and laughed at me with their friends.

Maybe I should just do cardio inside.

Do you like watching tv? I have a messed up knee (from running too much in bad shoes ) and started to just do floor exercises while watching Breaking Bad. Through the course of the show I have gotten way stronger and can now do 30 push ups whereas when I started 10 was hard. You can even turn it into cardio if you do quick movements or a standing work out. And it's free! (save for netflix)

Hey, Kiwis! Glad to see this thread. I'm making some life changes recently, and I'd appreciate some advice.

I've been struggling with weight for years--I've always been big (and have a lot of PCOS symptoms, though haven't been officially checked for it), but it looks like I'm going to be on antidepressants and antipsychotics for the rest of my life, and that shit does not do wonders for your weight. I'm not immobile by any means and have decent blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.

Now, I've recently started a new job that keeps me very active. It's part-time, but still involves a lot of walking and toting around heavy boxes; I've started wearing a pedometer, and it tells me I walk an average of 15,000 steps in one shift (or about five miles), and I do that at least three times a week. The needle on the scale hasn't moved, but I sure feel better than I did before starting it. I'm walking faster and I don't get as tired, anyway.

My question is about food. I'm trying to cut down on my carb consumption and eat more protein (and vitamins, naturally). I know there are a lot of cheap protein options in the vegetable family, but I really, really hate a lot of the protein-rich vegetables and beans. I just can't eat them. Does anyone have any recs for decently healthy snacks with a good protein level? I've been eating a lot of nuts and dried meat when I'm working, and that seems to work well, but commercial jerky tends to have a shit-ton of sodium. I'm thinking of trying to make my own ...

I went gluten free for 2 years for health reasons and I lost 20 lbs or so (which for me actually wasn't really healthy, too much weight loss). Being gluten free us a bit extreme but it does get you to really pay attention to what you're eating while still eating everything you need to eat. The gluten free pasta is just more expensive than flour, so you eat less of it. And you say no to the free donuts at work.

But another thing to try is replacing anything with little protein with something with more protein. Say you eat toast for breakfast. Throw some peanut butter on there instead on butter!

Or eat some beans incorporated into a flour tortilla instead of a sandwich for lunch. Unfortunately cutting down on carbs really is the best way to lose weight (sad as it is).

 

[spylobster]

I went gluten free for 2 years for health reasons and I lost 20 lbs or so (which for me actually wasn't really healthy, too much weight loss). Being gluten free us a bit extreme but it does get you to really pay attention to what you're eating while still eating everything you need to eat. The gluten free pasta is just more expensive than flour, so you eat less of it. And you say no to the free donuts at work.

But another thing to try is replacing anything with little protein with something with more protein. Say you eat toast for breakfast. Throw some peanut butter on there instead on butter!

Or eat some beans incorporated into a flour tortilla instead of a sandwich for lunch. Unfortunately cutting down on carbs really is the best way to lose weight (sad as it is).

I don't mean this in a rude way but 20 pounds in 2 years is nothing. As much as I don't buy into the whole gluten free thing most of the foods that have gluten are not healthy in general and are carb monsters, so eating gluten free may seem a little funky but it can help people definitely as long as you expend more energy than you intake. But back to the 20 pounds I remember my mom saying she dropped 9 pounds in a year from switching to diet coke. BULLSHIT, 20 pounds is not from drinking diet coke or going gluten free its just shifting weight that can happen to anyone. In that amount of time someone who was 300 pounds could have shed 150 maybe even more. Unless your extremely skinny from the start but otherwise 20 pounds in 2 years is not achieving a goal its just a weight fluctuation.

 

[Watcher]

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[creamyfanta]

I don't mean this in a rude way but 20 pounds in 2 years is nothing. As much as I don't buy into the whole gluten free thing most of the foods that have gluten are not healthy in general and are carb monsters, so eating gluten free may seem a little funky but it can help people definitely as long as you expend more energy than you intake. But back to the 20 pounds I remember my mom saying she dropped 9 pounds in a year from switching to diet coke. BULLSHIT, 20 pounds is not from drinking diet coke or going gluten free its just shifting weight that can happen to anyone. In that amount of time someone who was 300 pounds could have shed 150 maybe even more. Unless your extremely skinny from the start but otherwise 20 pounds in 2 years is not achieving a goal its just a weight fluctuation.

I lost the 20 or so in about a month without meaning to from being gluten free, like I didn't even intend to cuz I was a healthy weight, but by being gluten free it put me in a different range of healthy for my body, and it stayed like that the 2 years I didn't eat gluten. The loss was very fast, almost too fast, and then it stayed that way.

And I wasn't eating gluten because I was trying to figure out why I felt nauseated all the time, and going gluten free seemed to help some (true reason I found out later was anxiety). Eating gluten free food isn't healthier necessarily, it just makes it easier to be picky about your food and you end up eating less carbs just because gluten free carbs (like bread and pasta) are more expensive and harder to find. So by being gluten free it kind of polices your diet for you.

Also I just have a ridiculous metabolism, so I lose weight really fast if I change my diet at all, so it may not work like that for everyone. And I exercise quite a lot.

lol sorry I was unclear

 

[Glaive]

Not sure whether this is the right place to post, but it seemed to be a better fit than the weightlifting thread as I'm not doing free weights.

I used to be in better shape from playing sports throughout school but have since dropped that and lost a lot of mass/definition as a consequence.
Currently sitting at almost 150lbs, 5'11" but have low bf%. From what I've read the process is usually cut and then bulk. So going to be trying to drop to low 140s and then bulking back up to 150 or maybe 155 if I'm lucky. I have a total ectomorph build so I know I'll never gain a ton of muscle. Just trying to tone up. Thinking I'll have to focus on cardio and high rep low intensity sets during both cut and bulk phase. Only boosting calorie intake for later half, need to drop it first.

Tagging @spylobster for being most /fit/ related poster I've seen for insight.

 

[tomgirl4life]

I'm glad this thread is here. I've been struggling with weight issues for over a decade. About 3 years ago I got my ass in gear and went from 280 down to 195 in about 6 months with low-carb, some running and calisthenics, running my first 5K and then doing Insanity. I got in pretty damn good shape, but then I messed up and took a week off, then that became 2 weeks, a month, and now here I am 3 years later and I not only gained it all back but I added more than 30 pounds to boot.

I've had a number of starts and stops in the meantime, but overall my life has been pretty sedentary and full of bad food. Not bad food, just food that's not healthy in the amounts I was eating.

I've started up again now, and I'm hoping I'll be able to stick with it this time. I'm doing low-carb again, because it's what's worked for me before. I'm also doing P90X3. If all goes well I'll be repeating the X3 when I'm done, possibly doubling up on the workouts. I'm going to see how in shape I can get before Halloween; I want to do some trick-r-treating with my boy and i'd love to be able to fit a superhero costume that wasn't special ordered.

@Glaive , don't worry about what "body type" you are; anyone can add muscle if they work it at right. A guy I work with was practically skin and bones two years ago, but he's packed on about 30 pounds of muscle since he started lifting and changed his eating. He actually got asked by his gym to represent them in a bodybuilding competition next month. The trick is to bulk and then cut. Bulk up so you can feed the muscles you're growing, then cut like a madman to reveal those washboard abs. I feel weird giving fitness advice when I'm so fat I have trouble tying my shoes, but I have experience in losing weight, as mentioned above, and at the time was reading up on bodybuilding methods for when I reached my target weight.

What I have learned is that it's not the number on the scale that you need to focus on, and certainly not BMI except as a general guide. Those aren't going to tell you how much fat or muscle you have. As long as you are seeing a difference in the mirror, or in your bodyfat composition (the tape method is the best for non-medical results) you are heading in the right direction.

 

[AveraDiane]

I joined this place called Orangetheory Fitness for almost over 2 months now. That, and I have been trying to cut my sugar intake (or at least sweets) and add more veggies and fruit in my diet.

I lost 7 pounds already (224 to 217) and I certainly hope I lose more before summer ends.

 

[HypeBeast]

Hey guys, I love working out and have been into fitness since I was 12. I just wanna say that being healthy and exercising is one of the best things you can do for yourself. If you hate working out just stick with it cause you'll love it eventually and crave it. Here's a healthy recipe for you guys.

Spoiler: Cauliflower pizza balls

1 head cauliflower (you can use less and the recipe still comes out good)
1 cup or so shredded mozzarella cheese (whole or part skim, whatever you like )
1/4 tsp of each of these spices; dried basil, dried oregano, powdered garlic. Honestly I use like 1 tsp each cause I like my food really flavorful.
1 egg

Preheat the oven at 425
Finely shred your cauliflower in the blender, in small batches so it doesn't get stuck. Take the shredded cauliflower and microwave it in a bowl for 5-8 minutes to get some liquid out, this is gonna make your kitchen smell weird. Wait a few minutes after microwaving for the cauliflower to cool off a little before you add the rest of the ingredients. You can also use cheesecloth to squeeze more water out of the cauliflower but I usually skip this step. Mix the rest of the ingredients into the cauliflower and mix well. Put some oil on a baking dish. Form your "dough" into little balls, with your hands or a spoon/ice cream scoop and place the balls into the baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes and eat it with some marinara sauce.

edit: one more thing, try cooking large batches of healthy meals for the week so you don't pack something shitty for yourself when you're in a rush.