Weight loss support thread
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Thought I would pop in and give some encouraging words to all of you.
Being fat is for niggers.
Being fat is for niggers.
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I didn't want to go to the gym today. I kept trying to talk myself out of it, kept feeling guilty that I was trying to come up with excuses (lies) to get me out of going. I skipped Tuesday because of DOMS from my first session with my trainer. I don't feel guilty for that. Rest is good.
So I laced up my running shoes and went to the gym.
Tomorrow is my second session with my trainer. I can only afford two sessions a week for a couple months. But it's worth it to get a routine going and learning how to do it safely.
The weight I was complaining about in my last post was indeed temporary. I'm back down where I feel I should be.
So I laced up my running shoes and went to the gym.
Tomorrow is my second session with my trainer. I can only afford two sessions a week for a couple months. But it's worth it to get a routine going and learning how to do it safely.
The weight I was complaining about in my last post was indeed temporary. I'm back down where I feel I should be.
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My "workout" is pitching a baseball for an hour or two, doing a few crunches and eating less. That's what I do because I love yeeting baseballs. Please call me fat so that I can continue. I thank the council of fat shaming for your consideration and will continue to work hard to stop being fat. And no, I will not weigh my food, niggas.
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Fat.
Today was upper body day. I'm already sore, so I am dreading tomorrow. It was a good workout.
I'm doing mostly carnivore for diabetes and bipolar disorder. My blood sugar averages 158 over the last ten days. After the last two days it's averaging 138! I can't take my diabetes drug and do low carb at the same time because of the risk of a type of acidosis, so it's a bit higher than I'd like it to be. As long as it's coming down over time I'm happy.
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Fatso.
But good on ya for doing some cardio you enjoy. But you can’t out pitch a bad diet. I didn’t believe in weighing my food until I tried it for a week. It was a real eye opener, what I thought was a small serving of meat was not. Now I can just eyeball it. Give it a shot.
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I try to drink about 2-3 liters of water a day when I'm doing a fast. I enjoy a few cups of coffee or some green tea. No sugar substitutes or flavors. For fasts longer than 24 hours I make myself some "snake juice". There's a lot of water in food, so be mindful of that when fasting. And you really should start drinking water. Probably, you'll lose weight by just consuming the water your body needs. Now you are most likely eating food for water.
I break fasts with some kombucha, or buttermilk, or pickles. Then wait 1 hour, and eat regularly. And continue to be mindful of my water needs throughout the day. But I just fast upward of 72 hours. There's a lot of benefit for a short fast, and you minimize health risks. Extended fasts have all kinds of rules for reasons, but they aren't needed for shorter fasts.
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Where do you get these ingredients? I need to take in more electrolytes because of my diet, but I don't know where to get anything other than the salt (edit: and the baking soda, tard moment). Amazon?
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I buy these in local shops in my country, but I am sure Amazon has them. You can also buy electrolyte powders, but of course not as cheap.
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Yes, don't quit! At 1700 cal/day plus vigorous exercise, you "should" be losing at 200+, but if your metabolism is low/has been for awhile, it might not be enough to do much, at least not in the very short term.
Have you used a calorie calculator that accounts for height, weight, sex, and activity level? I am a woman, small (shortie), and well over 40, and my daily maintenance calories are quite low (1400ish), so to lose (even very slowly) I net my calories to 1200ish and/or include consistent, vigorous exercise. Yours wouldn't be that low (you're likely younger and your weight is higher, but it's important to have the right data).
I will also add: it's only been a month for you, and only 2 weeks (it sounds) of focused exercise. Not everyone carries a bunch of water weight that is quickly shed. 10 - 20 lb in a month is very high loss, so don't necessarily buy that hype. Marathon, not sprint, etc. How much are you looking to lose?
9g of carb is very low; what are your fat g? Maybe count your calories (it can be loose, but you have to be honest) if that isn't a sabotaging thing to do, and track your workouts - data can help you see trends so you can identify gaps in your program. Do you know a ballpark of # calories you were taking in pre-weightloss effort, to maintain? A few years ago I went keto but found it didn't do what I wanted because I expect I did eat more calories than I needed, and whether lean fat or protein/carb, net calories matter.
Agree with others who said a gal (2 L) of water is very important, as is sleep (enough hours and on a fairly regular schedule). Sleep apps are good for data/guardrails, even the free ones. If you take stimulants (adhd meds or similar), take them/stop taking them earlier in the day. Obvs same for non-rx stuff (nicotine, coffee, tea, or whatever), and same for alcohol. I've always loved getting by on minimal sleep (though I love sleeping), but I have found that doing boring normal schedule stuff makes me feel like a million bucks after even just a few days or weeks consistently.
I hesitate to offer any perspective, given your history with food/weight, so apart from the below, I just wish you well and encourage you to think in terms of smaller amounts - 5 or 7 kg efforts max, then maintain awhile, then reassess. That said:
My pretty fit young adult child started using my jump rope this past week and says it is killer. As in, felt like a real workout and left muscles sore that normally don't get exercised. Depending on fitness level, start with 30 seconds or a few minutes, rest a bit, then another effort. You might find some progressive programs online that lay out a daily, increasing plan. Track your times, whether you like them or not. No one is judging.
Keep a big jug! I always have a ton of water by me and drink when I wake in the night (I wake often). Yes, it may mean a bathroom trip in the middle of the night, but aside ftom mid-night waking, I find it easy to drink a lot just before bed and just after waking in the morning - maybe for once I'm not distracted by other things, idk. In any case, keep a big container with you as much as possible, night and day. There are containers that show the volume on the outside - some even match volume and time of day to keep reminding you of where you should be during the day. Not necessary, but some find them helpful.
How cold is winter for you? I live in a place with very long and cold winters (we typically get as low as -15 F/-26 C some days) and people here get out and move/exercise all winter long. I get kind of cranky about it below 15 F/-9 C, but am much better than I used to be. Decent (not necessarily expensive) outdoor gear makes a huge difference.
Agree 100%, though I do find weighing every couple days or so, whether to maintain, or to encourage or correct when aiming to lose weight, is helpful for me. Ymmv; there have been times that monitoring that closely freaked me out, but these days I like it for data/guardrails/reality check, even when not trying to reduce. Lol, I know pretty much that if I'm avoiding information, I'm likely off-track. But again, for some people, frequent checking can be self-defeating.
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Same stats, except I'm tall, and for cutting I have to do 1300 calories for a weight loss of 1-2 pounds/week. And that is with about 7 hours of exercise. It sucks.
You burn tons of brown fat, and create brown fat from white (bad) fat, when walking during cold temperatures. Walking itself is an excellent tool for weight loss (physically and mentally), but just brilliant in the winter months.
Cool Temperature Alters Human Fat and Metabolism
I recommend a beaded jump rope for a full body workout. Its also easier to use as a beginner. I do 30sec work, 30sec rest listening to a hiit interval timer. 5-10 minutes every other day is good for a beginner.
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I’ve been reading the Fatrick thread and realised there’s really no more excuses for not losing the weight I put on during lockdown. It’s been 2 years or so, no more bullshitting myself.
For the past week I’ve been tracking my calories daily and doing lazy intermittent fasting. I still fast until lunch but I have a coffee in the morning which is about 100 calories. I’m eating 1200-1500 calories per day depending if I’m training that day or not. So far I haven’t been feeling that hungry, if I am I have a protein smoothie or a bit of fruit.
I’ve got a while to go but I’m giving myself 6 months of restrictive eating and exercise then I’ll probably reassess and add a few more calories. It’s pretty great that the wife is an amazing cook and can get the calories down with a few tweaks here and there without sacrificing taste.
We got this.
For the past week I’ve been tracking my calories daily and doing lazy intermittent fasting. I still fast until lunch but I have a coffee in the morning which is about 100 calories. I’m eating 1200-1500 calories per day depending if I’m training that day or not. So far I haven’t been feeling that hungry, if I am I have a protein smoothie or a bit of fruit.
I’ve got a while to go but I’m giving myself 6 months of restrictive eating and exercise then I’ll probably reassess and add a few more calories. It’s pretty great that the wife is an amazing cook and can get the calories down with a few tweaks here and there without sacrificing taste.
We got this.
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I support everyone here wholeheartedly
A step a day is all it takes to move closer to your goals. Believe yourself and push yourself.
A step a day is all it takes to move closer to your goals. Believe yourself and push yourself.
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That thread has been the best motivation I could have asked for.
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A few lolcows on here have motivated me to get stronger while losing weight. Fatrick is one of them
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I’ve tried to get fit a few times before and always go too hard too quickly and end up burned out, so I’m taking it slow this time.
No stalker, the only exercising you'll enjoy is in prison. Wait for the knock!!!
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Yeah slow is the way to go tbh. Trying it now with taking my weight loss slowly since I can really go crazy for 3 weeks then just eat my way right back over the course of a month
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Hope everyone is achieving their goals! I lost 5 pounds from keto-ing and the occasional 72 hour fast. Hoping I can get to my dream of a 7 day fast, then a 30 day fast. Working up to it slowly though.
I LOVE fasting.
I feel like it's helping my Crohn's a lot. Plus I wanna get rid of this postpartum fat that is a bitch to get off. Also my brain loves it.
I LOVE fasting.
I feel like it's helping my Crohn's a lot. Plus I wanna get rid of this postpartum fat that is a bitch to get off. Also my brain loves it.