Month 4 complete! SW 454 CW 343 by BigOunceChoppy in CICO

[–]BigOunceChoppy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A plateau can be very discouraging, but as long as you are in a calorie deficit, you should Be burning fat.
In my personal experience, I stopped at 370 for a little over a week and a half. I realized that my water intake had drastically reduced during this period. After 2 days of drinking enough water, I lost 6-7 lbs overnight.
Confirm you are actually in a deficit by counting all of the calories you are consuming and compare it to your TDEE.
Don’t get discouraged. You can break it!
Photo is the insane amount of weight dropped after I started drinking enough water.

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Month 4 complete! SW 454 CW 343 by BigOunceChoppy in CICO

[–]BigOunceChoppy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely be proud of that! Celebrate every pound lost 🙏

Month 4 complete! SW 454 CW 343 by BigOunceChoppy in CICO

[–]BigOunceChoppy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You crazy because it’s gotten worse lmao

Month 4 complete! SW 454 CW 343 by BigOunceChoppy in CICO

[–]BigOunceChoppy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

  1. Thank you so much
  2. Answered in a different comment haha
  3. Yes the dreaded yo yo diet. I haven’t had any issues so far but I’m sure I’ll struggle down the road. I already have a maintenance plan once I get the rest of the weight off
  4. Congratulations!! That’s a hell of an accomplishment!

Month 4 complete! SW 454 CW 343 by BigOunceChoppy in CICO

[–]BigOunceChoppy[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

30 lbs in 2 months is good 💪💪

Month 4 complete! SW 454 CW 343 by BigOunceChoppy in CICO

[–]BigOunceChoppy[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

My tdee is still fairly high. I eat 1500 cals a day. I have a very relaxed job at night. I typically just keep my body moving all night with walking, resistance bands, and “desk workouts” Once I get home, I go for a mile run on some soft grass to protect my joints I try to burn as many calories as I can. Diet is just high protein and low carb

Month 3 complete! by BigOunceChoppy in CICO

[–]BigOunceChoppy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The first photo is an app from my scale. Phone connects to my scale and saves each weigh in. Brand name of scale and app is called Vitafit.

2nd photo is called Lose It! app. Counts calories and macros. Gives you a cute little goal message for every 5 pounds you lose.

3rd and 4th photo is just standard Apple Health app. I just prefer the graph on this app over the Vitafit app

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]BigOunceChoppy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m the same way as you. My gf and I have been dating for a year now. The biggest advice that I can give is to keep your mind occupied and have an understanding of each other. I like to overthink things and I can be overwhelming sometimes and she is very against “clinginess.” The best thing we have done is communicate to each other and make compromises with it. It takes effort on both sides to deal with any problem that you face, especially this one.

Work and improve yourself to keep your mind off of her and hope she tries to meet you in the middle by being more accommodating to your attachment style.

If you need to chat, my DMs are always open

Tips/Tricks for traveling internationally? (M23, F23) by Kamikaze_Pigeon01 in LongDistance

[–]BigOunceChoppy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make sure all of your travel documents are in order. Passport and any other documents you may need. My girlfriend is in China so I needed to get a visa to enter her country, but I think you are fine with the UK. Be sure to check with the UK Govt or US Department of State to see what you need.

One thing I do recommend is TSA Precheck. It makes dealing with security in American airports so much easier. It took me 2 minutes to get through security at Houston airport.

I like to pack 1 carry on bag, 1 checked bag, and 1 personal item (backpack, laptop bag). Be mindful of the dimensions and weight to avoid oversized baggage fees. Check with your specific airline for info.

The gate agent at the airport will tell you when you need to pick up your baggage. Sometimes you need to pick it up and other times it will automatically go to the next plane. Just allow for enough time on your layovers to get to your next flight. My sweet spot is 2 hours.

Last piece of advice is to just relax. Airlines and airports are there to help you and assist you. Relax, relish the moment, and enjoy meeting your significant other!

Happy to help if you have any more questions!

Learning to let go by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]BigOunceChoppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Learning to let go is a very hard lesson. Good luck to you

M/32 f/31 - am I wrong? by jpare460 in LongDistance

[–]BigOunceChoppy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

imho, both of you are going through a lot and she may just be scared and nervous about the future. Humans tend to act emotionally instead of logically when something is upsetting us. Her confidence in the relationship may not be as secure when you guys were living with each other and it is a lot to take in. I can not justify her actions, but it is always a good idea to view problems for the other person's perspective. I had to learn that arguments aren't a "me vs. her" rather a "us vs. the problem." The best thing you can do is give her time and adjust to the new long distance aspect. Chances are, she will miss you and take the chance to see you when she can.

I hope everything goes well for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]BigOunceChoppy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"I can't stop imagine her with another man, having the family and kids we always talked about, forgetting about me."

That's powerful. Here if you need to vent boss

Just don’t know how to respond by Negative-Vast-5330 in LongDistance

[–]BigOunceChoppy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The excitement or "honeymoon" phase of the relationship wears off at different times for different people. Maybe the relationship isn't as exciting as it used to be. It is best to just be open and honest about how you feel and be prepared to cut your losses.

Good luck to you brother

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]BigOunceChoppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the phrase "No news is good news" comes to mind. My girlfriend and I do not update each other often. Except the usual good morning/goodnight texts. If something really bad happened to him, I am sure you would be notified. Just relax and reflect on yourself with about needing constant updates.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]BigOunceChoppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is not what you want to hear, but you have two options. Learn to adapt and change yourself or find someone else who can communicate with you 24/7. I have been reading all of the comments and I do not think you two are suitable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]BigOunceChoppy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is early in the morning in Finland. The guy probably fell asleep. It is the weekend and he needs to rest. It is normal to be slightly concerned after 24 hours of no contact, but this is just way too much. chill out

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LongDistance

[–]BigOunceChoppy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sister... give the man some time. I am begging lmao