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No. 559341
Previous thread:
>>433552Whether your goal is to become more fit, lose weight, maintain/improve your general health, etc., this thread is for sharing your health journey and supporting others on theirs. Reminder that we're all human, and we all have our ups and downs. Don't blame yourself for failing, and don't get fixated on small missteps. This is a marathon, not a race. Self-sabotage will only make things worse. Try to stay positive and think of the positive steps you've made to get here and keep moving forward! Don't get fixated on numbers, and give yourself adequate rest days and rewards to keep yourself motivated.
No. 559356
I dont even think its worth it anymore, I am very overweight and have been trying to lose weight but then the realization of loose skin kicked in and now i just dont wanna do anything
any girls here who have lost like a lot of weight? I need tips for loose skin I cant do this
No. 559745
>>559341Bad thread pic. This isn't "how to become a deathfat general"
The picture should inspire to take care of your health.
No. 559918
Today marks my first full year anniversary of working out 5 times a week and changing up my diet. I'm so happy with what I've accomplished so far.
>Starting stats:
>231 pounds, 45% fat (at 5''6)
>Now
>144 pounds, 24% fat
The first month I didn't focus on calories, or specific workouts or anything. I just focused on going in every single day. Even if I was only doing 10 mins of cardio, and like 1 set of lifts, I didn't care, as long as I went into the gym and did it everyday. Once I got into the habit a bit more, I added 1 more work out every 2 weeks, and increased my cardio time by 1-2 minutes. On top of that, because I have some bad OCD concerning counting calories I made it my mission to not count any but just make healthy choices. One of my meals is always a salad, no sweets/sodas of any kind, every meal has to have a big protein component etc. Never had a sweet tooth to begin with so the diet part wasn't bad. I eyeballed most things and just accepted my body's change as it went. I also completely quit alcohol which was huge for me as I drank weekly.
Now I've refined that a lot more, and do 5 different weights/lifts each day depending on my focus (lower or upper body etc) and always include 30 cardio a day min (not more than that since my focus is now hypertrophy). I do progressive loads on all my weight training, and make sure to rest 2 mins per set, 12-16 reps per set, x5. I don't have the time to walk for 20k steps (even with an under table walker unfortunately, what I do for work makes it impossible), but I do everything else I can to make the 'better' choice (walk instead of car etc). I have to say, to those nonas struggling for being consistent and motivated, if you change your mindset to focus on body recomp and just being consistent instead of 'gotta be super thin!' and beating yourself down everyday you're not your goal weight, it makes a huge difference. Not saying it's easy, I still have days where I eat like crap for a day, but I forgive myself and go to gym and do it again next day. I'm at a point now where I feel weird if I DON'T work out and that little voice in my head that always said 'hurr be thin' is mostly gone. I'm just happy that I'm strong and am able to do so much more than I could last year. I still have a lot more to go, but I woke up today and was proud of my body for once in a very long time, and I know if I can, you can as well. Good luck and keep going to all the nonas at it.
No. 560035
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I am 5’3 and my natural weight is about 130. I successfully got down to 112 over the course of about a year of a very strict small-portion size diet, and maintained for around 6 months. Then I lost my job and my motivation to adhere to my strict guidelines and I started eating just a tiny bit more, maybe an extra 200-250 calories a day at most. Within just 3 weeks, I had gained all the way back to 122, eliminating many months of my progress nearly instantly. It really shocked me how fast it happened. Why does it take 6 months to lose, but only a couple weeks of mild cheating to gain it all back? It’s just not fair.
Since then, I’ve been trying to lose back down to my 112 weight, but somehow I am still gaining about 2 pounds a week. I am scared it’s going to go back all the way up to where I was before I even started working so hard to lose it last year. I think my problem is I need to eat more protein to feel fuller, but I am flexitarian and don’t want to eat more meat. I eat so many beans and lentils for protein, but they don’t keep me full like meat does. So what do I do, stop eating meatless meals, or gain back all my weight? I feel so defeated and sad watching almost all my progress disappear in an instant.
No. 560617
>>560526800 calories is actually quite a lot. thats like 2 burritos or 2 large slices of a rich cream cake.
i think the 2000 calorie thing is outdated, honestly. it was made for a time when people were more outdoorsy and active. 90% of people these days live very sedentary lives, drive everywhere, sit down and use the pc or phone for hours and hours at a time. when i was working from home, 500 cals a day was enough for me to feel full and not feel faint or hungry. you really dont need more than 800-1000 calories a day imo unless you're going to the gym a lot or walking a ton.
a yogurt or piece of toast for breakfast, a light sandwich, and some grilled protein and veggies is enough to eat everyday, and shouldnt be more than 800 calories.
No. 560638
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>>560626You shouldn’t exceed 1200 a day if your goal is weight loss and this is true for most humans. Also tons of cultures fast and consume way fewer calories than Americans. It’s normal and you don’t have to call people anorexic for this. You’re just mad you can’t lose weight without changing calorie intake
(*bones rattling*) No. 560678
>>560675>A typical traditional Japanese breakfast includes steamed rice (gohan), miso soup, grilled fish, pickled vegetables (tsukemono), fermented soybeans (natto), and a side of seaweed. Many people also enjoy eggs, such as tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) or onsen tamago (soft-boiled egg), and green tea. All of those foods are zero or low calorie.
>A typical Japanese dinner often includes rice, a soup (like Miso soup), pickles, salad, and various protein and vegetable dishes, according to The Spruce Eats. This probably wouldnt be more than 300-400 calories.
No. 561506
>>561227We have a park with one of those outdoor gym things, but I don't like walking the main road so I've never bothered to go. But yesterday I forced myself to go for a walk around the block. I'm so lazy and perimenopausal, and my metabolism has basically stalled in the last year. I struggle to motivate myself, even though I have plenty of fun, low-commiment exercise options (I do Nordic walking, hula hooping, and Qigong. Except, most of the time I don't, cos I'm lazy.) I find that I have to set the bar really low otherwise i won't even start.
So my goal was to just go for a stroll after work. But once I was out there, I decided to see if I could get to the outdoor gym via the neighbourhood, and how long it would take. Took about 15 minutes, and using the equipment was kinda fun! Also I enjoyed seeing people's houses and gardens. It gave me a better feel for the area even though we've lived here quite a few years now. So ultimately I ended up getting a 30 minute walk and some mild weight training! But, I'm still feeling bummed it's taken me 4 weeks to lose 3lbs. A few years ago I lost about 35lbs at a steady pace of 1-2lbs a week, through calorie counting… and it's crept up. I am now 14lbs away from my old goal and the weight isn't moving like it did last time. So frustrating. But, I'll keep trying.
No. 561561
>>561089Rice has calories. All food has calories. You're replying to someone who's either baiting or retarded, or both.
>>560300Put less food on your plate. Use a smaller plate, or spread the food out so it looks like there's more.
If you fixate on leaving food on your plate you're probably going to fuck up by giving yourself massive portions and leaving half of it and feeling like you did something, when in reality you just overate by hundreds of calories.
Learn to plate up normal portions in a way that makes you feel like you're not depriving yourself of food and you'll be fine.
No. 561689
>>561220I don't think this is true, the article the youtuber links contains a dead link (so much for credible sources), the first article about this study I can find is from 2015, so this might be the study in question:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26693746/
>The results showed that resistant starch contents in control rice, test rice I, and test rice II were 0.64 g/100 g, 1.30 g/100 g, and 1.65 g/100 g, respectivelyI'm not a biologist, but how is an increase of 1g of resistant starch between the test rice and the cooled rice supposed to result in a 60% calorie reduction? And how come I've never heard of this amazing technique, when it's been known since 2015?
No. 562019
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I've been a severe anachan and miachan for several years. I've been clean from ED habits for about 8 months now and I feel so much shame when I remember how I normalized the destruction of my body. The damage is done and irreversible. It got me nowhere in the end. Right now I'm at my happiest–I live a balanced life of a rich diet, exercise, and rest. Nonas who are restricting and purging, becoming skelly will never be worth it. I don't mean that you should give up physical activity and healthy foods; educate yourselves on what's right for your age and height. Do what makes your body systems function with greatest efficiency. Don't get affected by shooped twitterfags, skinny influencers, and runway model wannabes. Don't kill your heart and brain. I believe in you nonas and I wish all those affected a safe recovery.
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>>562019It's so kind of you to think of the other nonas in this thread and look out for us, you have a sweet soul and I hope this life treats you with more grace. I'm happy to hear things are looking up for you, and congratulations for doing so well. You ought to give yourself more credit for chosing the right path and working so hard to get here. In terms of your recovery, what were some of the best parts to you?
No. 562468
i don't get what he's doing differently in the second one
No. 563016
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>>558382Lmfao I read this post and wonder where all those Tumblrinas come from. This is false, a caloric deficit works for everything and everyone.
No. 563327
>>562019Seconding this. I fucked up my thyroid after years of restriction and exercise addiction. I wish I could go back and just get therapy and develop healthy habits because being in recovery while also having an annoying lifelong medical problem sucks. I wasted so much time obsessing over numbers when I could have been living.
To stay on topic, I wish everyone here good luck with their health journeys but please take care of yourselves mentally as well. It's annoying but the most moderate diet and exercise path that you enjoy will also stick with you the longest.