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Step back, take a deep breath, and remember that it takes time and a huge weekly calorie surplus to pack on the body fat. You can't undo 12 weeks in one weekend. It's impossible. What you're feeling right now is inflammation, and your gut's reaction to foods you're not used to eating. Remember, when you change your diet,…

I was vegetarian for a year and a full vegan for a year prior to that, and you should not be limiting your carbs. At all. You should be limiting your highly processed simple carbs while eating more legumes, root vegetables, rice (yes, rice is just fine, despite the ignorance), wild rice, sprouted breads, they are all fine…

I drink black coffee, and it doesn't make me hungry. It does the opposite. What are you putting in your coffee? If you're loading it up with sugar, that may be what is triggering your hunger too.

If you're truly in a caloric deficit, you will lose *fat*. However, your weight is not going to be a steady downward slope. Weds I weighed 200 pounds. Friday I weighed 189. Saturday I weighed 193. That's not fat, that's water (I was also on prednisone last week, which only made it worse). If you just started it 10-12 days…

It's the blue light from tv and phone screens before bed that causes a disruption in our sleep, since they say it mimics daytime light and disrupts our circadian rhythm, which in tern makes it harder to sleep, which can cause insulin resistance. I still have a hard time not looking at the TV or phone before bed. ><

It wouldn't work. I often wonder that myself when I allowed myself to get to 372, and how many people gave me that 'harsh' dose of reality, but all it did was annoy me. People can harp on you about your weight, but I guarantee, unless you're receptive to it, it won't matter. The harshest dose of reality comes from a health…

You mentioned 'eating clean' twice. What does that mean, exactly? If you were eating a whole foods diet, you would not be a type 2 diabetic. I hate to break this to you, but type 2 diabetes doesn't just happen genetically. You can be genetically predispositioned for it, but it is 100% preventable. My A1C 2 years ago was…

Health at every size is a myth. Please, if anyone is on here who follows these 'fat positive' influencers, I implore you to run far away. If you have binge eating disorder, intuitive eating may as well be a green light to binge. I am all for 'body positivity,' being comfortable and happy with things you can't change.…

To this point, 3 days ago I was on my last dose of prednisone. The scale said I weighed 200lbs. Two days later I was back down to 189. That was 11 pounds of water weight. Usually I fluctuate 4-6 pounds.

I take it IF means intermittent fasting? Yes, I do. I do the 20/4 fast, doing 1-2 day full fasts once a month.

I am a big opponent of the keto diet, though some people will swear by it. I've worked with so many people who did keto. They lost weight and gained it all back. Carbs are not your enemy, it's the types of carbs you're eating. I seriously lost 183 pounds eating rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, legumes, and barley. Anyone…

For me this was the case. I sweat less now at 189 pounds than I did at 372 (I smell better too... oddly enough lol)

Just thought I'd tell you that a lot of people don't understand that lifting lighter weights can be just as effective as higher weight... with less risk of injury. I do lighter weights, more reps, and if I am comfortable going heavier, I go heavier. Since my last injury, I don't risk it anymore. Definitely look up how to…

I'm not a woman, but I was very morbidly obese. 2 years ago I was almost 400 pounds, and I started with a diet change first and foremost before I did any exercise. Once I got my eating under control, and made the commitment to avoid all processed and fast foods and keep my diet mostly whole foods, the weight started coming…

I used to do planks when I started working out, but stopped when they weren't challenging enough. I did recently buy an ab roller because I wanted something to superset with upper body workouts that would target the core and other muscles. I've been liking it so far.

Hey, I started running 2 months ago, and I noticed the same thing, except it was in my left knee and right hip. The problem was a combination of not warming up properly before each run, my gait due to bad shoes, and not incorporating enough core and leg exercises. I bought new running shoes which helped A TON (I bought the…

When I was heavier, I did 15% (max incline at my gym) incline walking at 3.8mph, and it gave me amazing cardio. Now that I can jog, I don't do it much anymore, but it will give your legs an amazing workout, too. You really can't go wrong with incline walking, tbh. You will burn a lot of calories doing it.

Wow, our stories are so similar, it's eerie. We're also the same age (about, I JUST turned 39). I started at 372 and lost around 175 pounds. It will be two years in May. I'm trying to build up to your muscles though (I recently had a shoulder injury that has stumped my progress).

I didn't really want to make a new thread, but I found some pictures I took in 2015 when I first 'attempted' to lose weight by taking before and after photos. I'm glad I saved them. I still want to lose another 3% or so of body fat. I'm at 199 pounds from the last weight-in, about 20 or so pounds from my goal (this will…

I used to eat a lot of protein via eggs, powder, lentils, legumes, seitan, and so on, about 150+g of complete protein a day (so it is very possible). Since January 1st I've ramped up the workouts and introduced chicken breast into my diet, while still eating whole foods and lots of vegetables/complex carbs. I keep most…

To be able to have the confidence to go on a date in June XD

I also suffered from binge eating disorder as well. Just like any other addiction, it takes so much more than willpower to overcome. When you mentioned eating thousands of calories in one sitting and feeling sick afterward, I felt that. I used to go to McDonalds and order like 6 mcdoubles and 3 large fries and still be…

If you're the one drying the fruits, then I'd say, maybe... if you're already at your goal weight. The reason I say avoid is because if you're obese and trying to lose weight, it's easier to over-consume dried fruit because there's less volume to feel fuller and takes less time to eat which doesn't give your brain enough…

I tried HelloFresh (got about 5 free meals for sign up) and was underwhelmed with the choices for my particular diet. I'm ovo-vegetarian, and so much of their vegetarian meals have dairy or are just really calorie dense. I found 2 things that I could eat, but I still felt like their vegetarian options were too heavy.

Certain fruits are higher in sugars than others, but you also need to remember that fruit is very high in fiber, so you're definitely not going to be able to overeat it without feeling really full. If you're concerned about sugar, try going for berries (I buy frozen mixed berries and blend them), granny smith apples, kiwi…

Wow you look AMAZING! Definitely be proud of this

Today was the day I threw out all my old clothing, but I saved some shorts and the ugly traffic cone shirt I wore in the 372 pound picture. I still can't believe it. It's just one of those things that you don't see in the mirror, but I was going through and trying on all the clothes I used to wear, and it just felt…

This is actually what I do. Popcorn is AMAZING, and it's recommended by dieticians and body builders alike because it's so filling and high in fiber. When I want something savory, I just make airpopped popcorn, spray a bit of avocado oil on it and salt it up. I tend to stay away from microwavable popcorn. Though there are…

I am 5'11. I started at 372 pounds (I may have weighed more at one point, but I didn't have a scale that went up that high when I started). I started by eating around 2000-2300 calories a day. When I started eating more plant-based, it was easier to get full with less calories. I think that's what helped me stay on track.…

Man this really hit me, because I know this struggle very well. People are addicted to all sorts of things, many of them we can live without. A smoker doesn't have to smoke to live. An alcoholic doesn't have to drink alcohole to live. A person with a food addiction still has to eat to live. Not only that, we're inundated…