19, Male, 509 lb. What do I even do at this point?
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If you thought you were losing weight I'm assuming you made some positive changes to your lifestyle in the last year. That's great - not everything is reflected on the scale. Give yourself credit for all you have done. But you need to see this as a process, a journey. You're going to have to keep making small adjustments and learning new skills as you go - we all do. Your next step is to weigh yourself more regularly so you know how your lifestyle changes affect your weight. If you did this every week, for example, you can then do more of the things that drop your weight and less of the behaviours that increase your weight. I wish you well - keep going. Tiny steps in the right direction do eventually get you there.0
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Many good tips here and hugs to everyone giving grest support. Kudos to you for making changes! In adfitiin ti everything above, i encourage you to take before pucs and measurements rught now. Best to take full length pics front, back, side, and face closeup. As uncomfortable as that might feel right now, your future self will thank you. To this dst, 3 1/2 years after starting and well i to maintainence, my progress pics kerp me going.
For measurements i suggest neck , chest, upper arm, waist at belly button, hips, and thigh.
Start small and keep going consistently.
"Small daily improvements are the key to staggering long term results." Robin Sharma0 -
Of course every scale provides a different reading. They are calibrated differently. Stick to using your home scale and follow the MFP program. I use a free iPhone app called Happy Scale. You plug in your current weight every so often and it shows a steady downward trend.1
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You've gotten far away from where you want to be, but you can start retracing your steps today and get back to safety. That's all I got.
Oh, and love and hugs.0 -
There's already a lot of great advice been posted so I just wanted to wish you the best, you can do it!0
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As it stands you can burn about 3 kcals per minute just by standing. Get 15 minutes standing per hour 10 hours per day, that's 450 calories of non exercise activity thermogenesis or NEAT.
if you then eat at a deficit you'll drop steadily. It is going to take time to make a big dent but you are young. Once you start being able to move more you will make progress.
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See it as adopting a new and healthier lifestyle that will serve you well throughout your life rather than a "diet". The problem is diets end: and then what? That's why so many people lose weight and put it on again in a couple of years.
Your doctor's scale and the scale you bought are going to give different numbers, and inexpensive bathroom scales aren't that accurate at the top and bottom of their ranges. You don't have to worry about the end number now, just today; all you have to do as others have said is work on making better choices, make reasonable goals (don't fall into the trap of setting goals with a timeline attached), log everything, be honest with yourself, but also understand you'll probably make some missteps along the way. You'll have a high maintenance calorie count now because it takes more calories just to maintain your current weight; that will go down as you lose.
When I started on the weight loss journey, my doctor suggested focusing on dietary changes only at first, and adding in light exercise later. Don't kill yourself exercising, it isn't necessary to lose weight and at your weight, carries a certain risk with it. I'd clear it with a doctor before starting on an exercise program that involved more than walking.
I lost 60 pounds, then stalled out and went on maintenance. I'm about 15-20 pounds from my end goal now, and as I get closer, the weight loss gets slower and slower. You'll see the same thing. I personally don't like to monitor the scale daily, other people do - if you find it depressing or anxiety provoking, just weigh once in a while and concentrate day to day on calories in-calories out (CICO).0 -
ITA - just keep trying- you can do this! take your time- you do not need to rush the weight loss- it is a journey and it does take time- there were lots of good suggestion and this site has tons of good advice.0
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nutmegoreo wrote: »Just start with baby steps right now. It can certainly be a daunting task if you look at the whole picture. Start right were you are. Start logging your food here for a week without making big changes. Then look over that week and see what's going on. It will surprise you.
I agree with this. Just logging your food makes you much more aware of exactly how much you put into your body. I mean, little things add up, or sugary beverages add up. The very first thing I did was start sticking to round serving sizes of drinks. Instead of pouring myself a huge cup of juice, for example, drinking it until it was done, refill, repeat, I started measuring out and keeping track of 1/2 cup or 1 cup servings. I even marked a plastic cup with lines so I didn't have to measure every time.
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That most important step (realizing that you need help) you already took so CONGRATS!0
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@tobless98 Hi OP. Haven't forgotten about you. Hope you've been reading and are starting to feel more positive.
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Wondering what your situation is. Do you live with your parents? Do you have access to healthy food? You should make some preparations to allow you to succeed in the long run. Are you aware of what you should be eating? Think meat, eggs, vegetables, fruit and whole grains. Treats are small and in single servings. Are you a soda drinker? Sweet or savory? First thing to do is plug your stats into MFP and see how many calories it gives you then plan some meals that fit. Start reading food labels paying attention to serving sizes. It's hard to lose weight at first but it does get easier and when you see results it provides it's own motivation. You can absolutely do it, no question. Your eating habits have to change. What do you need to succeed? Maybe we can help. I wouldn't worry about exercising right away, wait till you get your diet under control. Wish I could give you a hug! Just.keep.swimming!0
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spiffychick85 wrote: »Be honest with yourself and MFP...weigh your foods (any food you eat...I'm a grazing snacker personally) and log them, follow the guidelines MFP gives you...baby steps. You can do this!
This - and don't worry about the total to lose. All you can lose is one pound at a time. So just focus on that next pound1
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