Stress can be a big factor too.
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When/how often do you guys weigh?
I do Friday mornings as it’s just a habit from when I did slimming clubs. I would treat this as my ‘official weigh in’ that I log on MFP but I weigh myself every morning still just to see (sometimes in the evening too just cos I’m interested in how much difference a day of eating makes)
I do Friday mornings as it’s just a habit from when I did slimming clubs. I would treat this as my ‘official weigh in’ that I log on MFP but I weigh myself every morning still just to see (sometimes in the evening too just cos I’m interested in how much difference a day of eating makes)
When I’m in the swing of things I generally weigh every day. When I’m off the rails like now I weigh whenever I’m feeling brave enough 
overall for me weighing every day hasn’t been a negative thing as I was pretty much around my goal weight anyway so I felt it just kept me on the straight and narrow and like you said it’s interesting and I feel I learnt a bit from it.
overall for me weighing every day hasn’t been a negative thing as I was pretty much around my goal weight anyway so I felt it just kept me on the straight and narrow and like you said it’s interesting and I feel I learnt a bit from it.
I lost about a stone and a half between March and September (although a few pounds have gone back on due to crap diet in the last couple of weeks ).
I did a 16 week exercise programme and had a 500 -700 calorie deficit most days and stuck to healthy food most of the time. (went over on Saturdays..)
I don’t have any tips for quick weight loss, mine was over the course of 6 months (March- September) but it’s the first time after many years of trying that I managed it.
For anyone who isn’t seeing movement on the scale, consider measuring inches and taking photos and comparing (particularly if you’ve ramped up your exercise). Sometimes I found the scales weren’t moving but the changes were happening.
).I did a 16 week exercise programme and had a 500 -700 calorie deficit most days and stuck to healthy food most of the time. (went over on Saturdays..)
I don’t have any tips for quick weight loss, mine was over the course of 6 months (March- September) but it’s the first time after many years of trying that I managed it.
For anyone who isn’t seeing movement on the scale, consider measuring inches and taking photos and comparing (particularly if you’ve ramped up your exercise). Sometimes I found the scales weren’t moving but the changes were happening.
like I can be 3lbs heavier one day and back to lowest weight the next. I weigh everyday to get a sort of average for the week.
The scale doesn't budge for me when I am on or around my period. No matter what I eat it stays the same.
I weigh every day, sometimes even twice a day. Like first thing in the morning and then before bed. That way I can kind of tell what the scale will say the next morning. I only track my morning weight since it is the lowest
I weigh every day, sometimes even twice a day. Like first thing in the morning and then before bed. That way I can kind of tell what the scale will say the next morning. I only track my morning weight since it is the lowest
Another advocate for cutting carbs
I was full keto earlier in the year which I really enjoyed and it was the first diet where I didn't feel hungry/had no cravings as having more fats kept you full (and I was still in calorie defecit) . I also saw results quickly in terms of inch loss and weight loss on the scales.
I then had an operation followed by a long ish recovery which meant things slipped but getting back into it again before Xmas. I know its not for everyone but a good starting point is to reduce carbs with main meals
I was full keto earlier in the year which I really enjoyed and it was the first diet where I didn't feel hungry/had no cravings as having more fats kept you full (and I was still in calorie defecit) . I also saw results quickly in terms of inch loss and weight loss on the scales.
I then had an operation followed by a long ish recovery which meant things slipped but getting back into it again before Xmas. I know its not for everyone but a good starting point is to reduce carbs with main meals
Oh yep same for me. I go about five days without any weight change when I’m onThe scale doesn't budge for me when I am on or around my period. No matter what I eat it stays the same.
I weigh every day, sometimes even twice a day. Like first thing in the morning and then before bed. That way I can kind of tell what the scale will say the next morning. I only track my morning weight since it is the lowest
Hey guys, I could really do with some advice/help/a huge kick up the a.
I am the heaviest I’ve ever been at around 275lbs (probably more but I’ve not weighed myself for a couple of months out of pure shame). I’m 6ft 1 so have been able to “get away” with being larger for a long time but recently I have started feeling really tight chested, finding it harder to take a deep breath in and just finding it harder to run around after my small children. I know something has got to change and I need to lose weight quickly but also effectively and keep it off. I’ve tried so many forms of diets from slimming world to calorie counting to Keto and none of it works for me, I literally have NO willpower and feel like the only person in the world who actually cannot just stick to something. I suffer with depression, particularly after having my first baby although haven’t done recently other than a tad bit of seasonal depression. I comfort eat to the max, im absolutely addicted to large Coca Cola, I eat chocolate for breakfast most days or some kind of sugary thing because I hate breakfast - I can sometimes snack on this until until dinner which is then my only meal of the day but usually carb loaded and then followed by more crappy snacks. I’ve hit a huge rock bottom with my health and I know I’m on a one way track to heart problems and diabetes and I’m really starting to scare myself as I just cannot stop. Literally judging myself as I type this as I know it’s so awful.
I guess I’m just asking as would love some tips from people that have been in a similar position to me and how they kickstarted their healthy lifestyle once and for all, and also how they found the motivation to stay healthy even with having 0 time/energy. Also any exercise tips would be great. Thanks!
I am the heaviest I’ve ever been at around 275lbs (probably more but I’ve not weighed myself for a couple of months out of pure shame). I’m 6ft 1 so have been able to “get away” with being larger for a long time but recently I have started feeling really tight chested, finding it harder to take a deep breath in and just finding it harder to run around after my small children. I know something has got to change and I need to lose weight quickly but also effectively and keep it off. I’ve tried so many forms of diets from slimming world to calorie counting to Keto and none of it works for me, I literally have NO willpower and feel like the only person in the world who actually cannot just stick to something. I suffer with depression, particularly after having my first baby although haven’t done recently other than a tad bit of seasonal depression. I comfort eat to the max, im absolutely addicted to large Coca Cola, I eat chocolate for breakfast most days or some kind of sugary thing because I hate breakfast - I can sometimes snack on this until until dinner which is then my only meal of the day but usually carb loaded and then followed by more crappy snacks. I’ve hit a huge rock bottom with my health and I know I’m on a one way track to heart problems and diabetes and I’m really starting to scare myself as I just cannot stop. Literally judging myself as I type this as I know it’s so awful.
I guess I’m just asking as would love some tips from people that have been in a similar position to me and how they kickstarted their healthy lifestyle once and for all, and also how they found the motivation to stay healthy even with having 0 time/energy. Also any exercise tips would be great. Thanks!
Sorry to hear you are struggling.
Do you have help with comfort eating? Would it be a possibilty to start and get some help with that first and then go and see a dietician, maybe one that specializes in that?
And maybe start with cutting out the Coca cola and try replacing it with fizzy water. It will take some time because of the addiction to caffeine but really worth it.
I think take it slow and steady. Don’t put yourself on another diet, that just makes us feel restricted and then we want to rebel. Don’t cut out all the things you love, just start off by cutting down. I love coke too it’s my favourite drink. I don’t know how much you drink of it now but say it’s 2 or 3 cans, just cut out one a day for a bit and then work your way down. So maybe your day could look a bit more structured. What could you eat that you’d enjoy for breakfast? What about a chocolatey porridge, or even a cereal just so you’re eating one thing instead of snacking. What would you enjoy for lunch? Even if it’s a sandwich, some crisps and a chocolate?
I found it really important to just do it very gradually and it really worked. When I first started losing weight I still allowed myself something nice every day so there was always something to look forward to and I didn’t feel like I was just eating boring foods. I committed to moving my body 3x a week for at least 30 mins. After around 4 weeks I built up momentum so then I found I actually wanted to eat less stodgy food and I wanted to exercise more. I think where so many people fall down is going from how we have been to trying to be a saint and it’s just unrealistic. Small changes that are sustainable lead to long term results. Good luck, I know it’s really hard xx
Since you already say you don't like breakfast, just drink tea or coffee (black, no milk or sugar) and don't eat until dinner. That is called intermediate fasting and already saves you calories. Try having a salad with grilled chicken. I used to make my husband grill me chicken every Sunday so I could add it to my salad for the week. Maybe you can have a diet coke instead of regular. And that could be something to look forward to, like have one with tea. I find sometimes to get started it helps me to fast for a day or two. No food, just lots of water and tea. It sounds crazy but it really helps get your body off the sugar and is really not as hard as it sounds.
I know it all sounds easy in theory but is really hard. Take pictures of yourself before and then every week or so take pictures to compare. It really helps to get you motivated. Even if it is hard to take that first initial picture. Good luck, you can do this xx
Finding it so hard to eat well in lockdown! Weighed this morning and had lost half a pound since last Friday which isn’t bad but I have had takeaway 3 nights so I know it could have been more.
Just have no motivation, I want to lie on the sofa and eat dip all day
Just have no motivation, I want to lie on the sofa and eat dip all day
Totally with you on that! I’m 8lbs up on my lowest lockdown weight, I’m already at the ‘ah duck it it’s Christmas’ stage and feel an evening is only good if it involves a glass of Baileys and some chocolate!Finding it so hard to eat well in lockdown! Weighed this morning and had lost half a pound since last Friday which isn’t bad but I have had takeaway 3 nights so I know it could have been more.
Just have no motivation, I want to lie on the sofa and eat dip all day
Ah yeah it is kind of like I want it to make the day feel a bit more eventful too! Like it’s something to do to eat a takeaway
would love a baileys right now I do feel a bit like maybe we shouldn’t be too hard on ourselves though, it’s a weird time, if food is a bit of enjoyment then I don’t wanna deny myself too much. Hoping I can just reign it in enough to maintain until Christmas when I will eat my weight in chocolate
Indeed! It’s been such an awful year and lockdown 2 is ugh! I’m trying to find that balance too so it’s not too catastrophic in the new year and I can still at least fit in my joggersAh yeah it is kind of like I want it to make the day feel a bit more eventful too! Like it’s something to do to eat a takeaway
I do feel a bit like maybe we shouldn’t be too hard on ourselves though, it’s a weird time, if food is a bit of enjoyment then I don’t wanna deny myself too much. Hoping I can just reign it in enough to maintain until Christmas when I will eat my weight in chocolate
but if I need something I’m having it! McDonald’s for lunch tomorrow, this is all I have to look forward to nowadays! XI don’t have any help with comfort eating as I’d be so embarrassed seeking help for this, but maybe I should? I think I honestly need hypnotising or something at this rate!! I didn’t even realise you could really get help for it.
This really is such great help, thank you so much for your response. I’ve kind of figured whatever I eat from now on will be a calorie deficit anyway for a while as I was over eating beforehand by a long shot I’m sure (I dread to think!) I have managed to go 3 days without Coke (I was drinking well over 1.5-2L a day and no water
) and the drop in sugar and caffeine has been so hard and I’ve felt so tired but I know it’ll be worth it and my poor kidneys will thank me for it. I ate a full brunch and a hearty dinner and had loads of water today and some hot chocolate to satisfy some cravings and hopefully I can continue this kind of mindset. Thank you so much again, it’s so nice to know gradually easing in has worked for you as I definitely cannot do strict/restrictive diets, my mind just wants to eat everything in sight!! And knowing I can still treat myself definitely helps too XxI have always liked the idea of intermediate fasting and have lost a fair bit of weight on the 5/2 diet before in the first couple of weeks (my dad is a full on advocate of this and has done it for years!) but it never works for me as I get seriously horrendous migraines even after a couple of weeks and I just cannot cope with it. I have also tried the only eating in certain windows I.e between 12-6 and I think this works better but also leads to late night binges. I may have to kick start myself by having a couple of days of pure liquids to be honest, thank you so much for your response it’s really helpful hearing people’s tips and tricks as I’m open to anything at this rate !! Xx
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Have you tried 16:8 rather than 5:2 so you fast up to 16 hours a day and only eat in an 8 hour window which isn't too hard once you get used to it. So I tend not to eat until either 11 or 12 and then stop either 7 or 8pm. I also am following exante at the moment so getting bigger losses but yeah it means your body is still benefitting from daily fasting and normally cuts out being able to have that evening chocolate or wine unless you wait until later in the day to eat xI don’t have any help with comfort eating as I’d be so embarrassed seeking help for this, but maybe I should? I think I honestly need hypnotising or something at this rate!! I didn’t even realise you could really get help for it.
This really is such great help, thank you so much for your response. I’ve kind of figured whatever I eat from now on will be a calorie deficit anyway for a while as I was over eating beforehand by a long shot I’m sure (I dread to think!) I have managed to go 3 days without Coke (I was drinking well over 1.5-2L a day and no water
I have always liked the idea of intermediate fasting and have lost a fair bit of weight on the 5/2 diet before in the first couple of weeks (my dad is a full on advocate of this and has done it for years!) but it never works for me as I get seriously horrendous migraines even after a couple of weeks and I just cannot cope with it. I have also tried the only eating in certain windows I.e between 12-6 and I think this works better but also leads to late night binges. I may have to kick start myself by having a couple of days of pure liquids to be honest, thank you so much for your response it’s really helpful hearing people’s tips and tricks as I’m open to anything at this rate !! Xx
finding it sooo hard at the moment with motivation to exercise and eat well. keep comfort eating/ staying indoors and not venturing out for daily runs (managed to do that in the last lockdown- think due to the nicer weather!)
anyone else just feel out of control when they can't seem to reign in their eating habits?
anyone else just feel out of control when they can't seem to reign in their eating habits?