Best hack I’ve learned

Hello everyone. First time posting here so please tell me if this isn’t allowed!

I’m the typical yo-yo dieter that I’m sure most people here would identify with. I’d stick rigidly to a meal plan, eat one ‘naughty’ thing and end up eating the entire contents of my kitchen and then I’d be back at square one, beginning the meal plan again a few weeks later only to start the cycle all over again.

Something I’ve found really helpful as a meat eater, is to fry off a few pounds of chicken breast fillets, with some frozen peppers, onions and spices/fajita seasoning packet at the start of the week and just keep it in the fridge.

The possibilities are endless and it has saved me many a time when I have come home tired from work and couldn’t be bothered cooking and just ordered a takeout instead of making a healthy meal.

My go to is to microwave some of the chicken-veg mixture and add salad, cheese, salsa, sour cream and a wholewheat pitta/flatbread, but it’s also nice with microwave rice and some air fried veggies. I’ve also added it to a low carb wrap with some tomato purée and it tasted enough like a pizza to satisfy my cravings. It’s also healthy and high-protein and has helped me stick to my calorie deficit.

Seems simple but I only started doing this recently and it has really made a difference!

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Losing it with weight watchers

No negative comments please It works for me but everyone has different opinions

I have been using Weight Watchers because I like the ease of the point system it reminds me of Richard Simmons deal with meal system from many many years ago where you had Exemouth of cards and when you eat some thing you move the cart over and when your cards are finished you are done for the day so the points of Weight Watchers is similar in my head

I have lost 10 pounds in a little under a month which is not very much but it is a very slow turtle pace for me and is working

I like using the app I put in my food gives me the points and it has recipes and it seems to help me stay mindful and on track without having to count calories and macros and all that other stuff and weighing things

This morning for breakfast I made a five point omelette on a tortilla wrap with three eggs crumbled feta cheese pico de gallo baby spinach and an old lady extreme wellness high fiber 8 inch tortilla wrap and very little olive oil

I wish I could post a picture of this morning‘s breakfast because look pretty good

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I accidentally went past my goal weight without realizing it

First off: I don’t weigh myself because of my ED history. The last time I was weighed was at my gynecologist about a year ago. I was maintaining around that weight (75 kg/165.3 lbs) for about a few months.

I‘m at the end of a four week vacation and went to a water park yesterday. Before going on the slide, everyone must be weighed. I was dreading the weigh-in a bit because I was afraid it would trigger my ED and I was on vacation, so I was eating whatever I wanted, including softdrinks and snacks which I don‘t consume at home. Anyway, when I stepped on the scale, I was 68 kg (149.9 lbs), so 4 kg (8.8 lbs) lighter than my goal weight (72 kg/158.7 kbs), 7 kg (15.4 lbs) lighter than my last weigh-in at the doctor. I was a bit in shock. I thought: „Yeah, that scale is obviously not working right“. But then I weighed the same at the next four scales and reality hit. I was on the brink of tears, happy tears, of course. I haven‘t been under 70 kg (154.3 lbs) since my bachelor studies 15 years ago.

I’ve been struggling with my body image and weight for more than 20 years. The first time I was dieting, I was 14 years old. I was a normal weight but on the chubbier side. My mom set me on my first diet then. She was a bit overweight for most of her adult life and wanted me to lose the baby fat so I wouldn‘t be struggling like she did. She came from a place of love but it backfired and she laid the ground work for what would become a 15+ year long battle with a binge eating disorder.

I was thin at the end of high school but the weight gain started during my bachelor studies when a combination of three things happened: (1) I was being bullied in university and fell into depression/anxiety, (2) I was living on my own and therefore out of my mom‘s constant supervision and commentary of my food consumption, (3) the first waves of Hashimoto kicked in although I didn‘t release it was Hashimoto until a few years later. In an effort to mitigate the weight gain, I tried every diet that I came across. That‘s when the binge-restrict-cycle started.

Over the years, I saw therapists for my depression, a nutritionist for my binge eating, personal trainers for my fitness. I once lost 10 kg (22 lbs) with nine months of keto so my insurance would pay for my breast reduction surgery. I gained it all back a year after surgery. I was a successful dieter, until I wasn‘t. I was incredibly disciplined until life came in the way, I hit a plateau, or depression set in. I was so sick and tired of my constant struggle and my fight against my body.

I put my personal life on hold, never dated, avoided going out with friends. I put all my energy into work and my „health journey“. During my depressive phases, all my energy was used to „function“. I didn‘t have the energy to diet then. I self-medicated with food. I was 88 kg (194 lbs) at my highest weight. Once I was out of the depressive phase, I put all my energy into getting rid of the weight I had gained during my depressive phase.

Everything changed when I decided to stop trying to lose weight. Through Abby Sharp‘s Youtube channel, I came across the book Intuitive Eating by Tribole and Resch. It helped me tremendously to change my mindset. I was starting to accept my body and listen to it. I also used the initial drive that came with reading the book to address some health issues. I have suffered from IBS as long as I can remember. I took the opportunity of one of the Covid lockdowns (no eating out, no family gatherings, always eating at home) to change my diet to low FODMAP to find the foods that trigger my IBS. I not only cured my IBS but also lost 4 kg (8.8 lbs) without even trying. Once lockdown was over, I went to the gym 2-3 times a week because I felt that my osteoarthritis improved with the movement. Within a year, I was down at 75 kg (165.3 lbs) just by listening to my hunger and fullness cues. I was comfortable where I was at. I wanted to be at a healthy BMI but if 75 kg (165.3 lbs) was where my body maintained, I was okay with that. My body felt good. My bowels were calm. My depression was much better. I haven‘t had a binge episode in two years. I finally had the energy to focus on my personal life. I went on dates. I tried new sports. I found new hobbies. I went on this big vacation on my own.

Now, I‘m even a bit upset that my surprise weight loss upset me so much. It shouldn‘t matter anymore, shouldn‘t it? But I‘m still human with hidden desires after all. I‘ll appreciate my body for being at a healthy BMI now and will continue with my healthy mindset to nurture it.

I started out with: PCOS, Hashimoto, depression, IBS, osteoarthritis, BED. Healthwise, I‘ve been given a terrible hand of cards. I have accepted my body and its flaws and have come out stronger than ever. I hope you guys can do the same!

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weight loss without the self hate!

So around 8 years ago I started my 1st weight loss journey. Long story short I went from 280lbs to 190lbs. I did this because I absolutely hated who I was and my life. Going to the gym was more of a way to punish myself. I was eating well under 1000 calories. I was going through a bad batch of depression, self hate. "Anger is a gift" was my main mentality, I absolutely wanted to destroy who I was. Eventually things got better, but I stopped working out and started eating for fun. I am in a way better situation mentally. I have gained weight again. I'm currently at 290lbs, and want to lose at least 60lbs. I've been trying to psyche myself up but it's been hard. I have cut back on what I eat and have lost weight. I know what I have to do, but it's been a challenge. Any advice or even similar stories. I'm really just reaching out to see if anyone else has had similar stories.

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Why is it so hard for me to eat a salad

I don't understand, it is so hard for me to choose a salad over a burger or something for example. But whenever I do manage to choose a salad instead, it always taste amazing and I never regret my choice.

I love the taste of salads, they are really enjoyable to eat especially with some avocado, corn, onions, etc.

So why the hell do I never want to eat it? I just had one for dinner tonight and it was difficult to choose it over some unhealthier options I had, but I did. It was fucking awesome, honestly better tasting then the other options I would have made, which is why I don't understand this weird aversion to salads that I have. Anyone else experience this? It's so strange because I genuinely enjoy salads that I make even over less healthy options, but it's so hard to force myself to eat one. The salad tasted way better then the burger I would have made instead.

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Losing Weight When You’re Already at a Healthy Weight

So about 2.5 years ago (October 2020) I decided I would start losing weight. CICO worked for me as I didn’t exercise at all and still ate junk food regularly. All I needed to do was track my calories every single night (my goal was 1200, I would definitely go over a few times a week but alas I stuck to around 1100-1500 every day for the most part). I eventually went from about 150 to 112 by June of 2021 (~40lbs lost in 9 months). I then maintained that loss for another year and a half.

Until I quit nicotine at the start of 2023. I’ve already gained 10lbs and it’s making me REALLY insecure. I’m still slim (5’4” and 125) but I really, really, don’t want to gain anymore. I honestly never want to see 130 on that scale ever again.

I feel like it’s much harder to see results now that I’ve quit nicotine. I can still try to limit my calories but it’s so hard to do that now that my little appetite suppressant is gone. Nicotine also speeds up your metabolism, so now I have to find time to go crazy on cardio like literally every day if I want to have the same metabolic rate I used to have while hitting nicotine.

It’s really making me want to go back to vaping. For those of you who have never vaped, what are your tips for losing weight when your starting weight is already relatively slim? And, for those of you who have vaped, how did you curb weight gain? Or did you lose the weight you did end up gaining?

Thank you so much.

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How do people get weight loss meds?

Relative is obese and it has contributed to numerous health issues over the years. I sometimes help him with pet care when he is dealing with his medical issues. Knee replacements, hormones unbalanced, and recently he said elevated glucose levels. He is barely 50 and mentioned this weekend “it’s time to get serious about losing weight”. I brought up the latest weight loss medications and he said “I asked- my doctor told me they are out of stock everywhere and he can’t get them. It could be a year or more before I can get them. They offered me something else but told me success isn’t as likely as the recent drugs.”

I guess I’m just surprised and feeling bad for him. Like he has bad knees so walking far is hard. He is basically pre diabetic. If he doesn’t qualify to get his hands on these meds who does?

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