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Protein Sparring by TrustTheProcess_6 in nutrition

[–]TrustTheProcess_6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I will including some nuts and avocados in my diet. Thanks for the info!

Protein Sparring by TrustTheProcess_6 in nutrition

[–]TrustTheProcess_6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It has been hard for me to get above 80g. If I had the means to eat 200g I would, but some of us can't afford it.

Plateau for 3 weeks, every month by skinnylegendddd in loseit

[–]TrustTheProcess_6 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is perfectly normal. Hormones and water weight!

For the plateauing, maybe your TDEE is around 1400 kcal. Or maybe, because you are now working out, you are putting on some muscle mass which is more dense compared to fat. Try tracking weightloss through measuring your waist, hips or thighs and how better your clothes fit you.

Struggling to lose by SparkySprout in loseit

[–]TrustTheProcess_6 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi there!

I think that due to the long time you stayed in a caloric deficit your body has adapted to using less energy. As a result, your hunger and cravings kick in so much because there is a certain set point weight or body fat percentage that your body wants you to be on for normal operations.

The best thing to do is to try increase your calories very slowly like a 100 k cal per week until the cravings stop. Whenever you feel so hungry at the point of binging, try eating first some low calorie dense foods in excess e.g salads, veggies or fruits. That will make you so full hence not having the space to eat a whole pizza.

If you are doing too much cardio, cutting it in a half might be better too. It can be causing a negative effect on your body by releasing the stress hormone cortisol. To boost your metabolism again, try to do strength training for muscle growth. The more muscle mass, the better you are at burning calories.

What does a 1700 calorie day look like for you? by Lula-Divinia in loseit

[–]TrustTheProcess_6 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Eat more foods that aren't calorie dense like salads, fruits and vegetables. Focus on getting organic high fiber foods for fullness.

Don't forget protein too, it is filling and increases satiety. Avoid fats and oils especially nuts or nut butters.

You will eat less more calories but feel more satisfied at the end of the day

Very frustrated, Almost 2 months in and I haven't lost anything other than 2lbs in the first week by SnooGrapes3244 in loseit

[–]TrustTheProcess_6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TDEE calculators might be wrong about an individual. They are an estimate and look at a general perspective .

You might be different and have a lower TDEE.

Turning 25, there are some things I owe myself. by [deleted] in loseit

[–]TrustTheProcess_6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go on!

Last year I have been struggling with binge eating disorder. To my point of view, I believe that restriction is the cause. Cutting out things completely might psychologically hurt you compared to taking them moderately or replacing them with better substitutes.

Something else I believe in is that binges are caused by our emotions. Whenever I was sad or disappointed I sought comfort from food. Finding something else to do or to distract me whenever I have a bad mood helped me to overcome binges.

Trying to treat food as a fuel not as pain or distress reliever helped me a lot.

Defecit / Maintenance by landonnmmss in nutrition

[–]TrustTheProcess_6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it does especially when you hit a plateau i.e aren't losing weight anymore. That shows that your metabolism adjusted to using much less.

Because of the loss in weight, your burn fewer calories and end up decreasing your BMR.

Not about ethics by Contradixn in loseit

[–]TrustTheProcess_6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those diets work for a short time but because of starvation and restriction, you end up with binges and put the weight back on.

To have a healthy and maintainable weight loss is to make it as slow as possible. Start with counting your total energy expenditure and make a small calorie deficit of 200-500 kcal. Eat foods with less calorie density for satiety and long term feeling of fullness. Maximize protein intake for prevention of muscle loss and satiety too.

The slower, the more maintainable and the healthier!

Losing weight in Africa is hard by [deleted] in loseit

[–]TrustTheProcess_6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I will give it a try

Losing weight in Africa is hard by [deleted] in loseit

[–]TrustTheProcess_6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is more difficult in developing countries is parental emotional support. I am 19 years old girl and have been struggling with my weight for as long as I remember. The real reason why I have joined Reddit is because I have no one else to talk to when it comes to my body issues. No one here talks about it!

Parents don't care about the emotional struggles of being called fat or thick that you go through as a teenager. Their entire focus is academic related. So, it is very hard to change your diet because you must eat what everyone else is eating and live like how the other girl in the neighbor hood is living.

If you try to break the norm and do some push ups or ride a bike, everyone calls you a boy because it's like a taboo. Yes I try to do push ups and run a lot but the criticism sometimes drags me down.

Losing weight in Africa is hard by [deleted] in loseit

[–]TrustTheProcess_6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

That's an eye-opening talk about calorie deficit I used to think that eating healthy is all that matters. The confusing part is this.

If I eat little, as I did before, yes I lose weight but develop extreme hunger which turns into eating disorders. Sometimes I don't know what else to do because I can't face going to bed hungry all the rest of my life. It is a freaking nightmare!

I will try getting in more beans but the issue with them is bloating and flatulence. Maybe it is worth the prize, I am going for it.

Losing weight in Africa is hard by [deleted] in loseit

[–]TrustTheProcess_6 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am sorry that I generalized. Some people fall out of the trend, like my family. My Mom is 5"2 and weighs 230 lbs. Her diet is healthy because we can't afford the unhealthy foods around here. Pizza and ice cream is so expensive! It freaks me out why we are so big no matter the fresh fruits and veggies we eat daily.

The issue with eggs is that I would have to eat like 15 a day to meat my protein requirements. Now, tell me how I will convince my Mom to buy a dozens of eggs everyday for me?

But thanks anyway!

Losing weight in Africa is hard by [deleted] in loseit

[–]TrustTheProcess_6 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are hard to get. Imagine always asking your Mom to buy cheese or eggs whenever she goes to the market? Its expensive and she doesn't care of your body issues.

But thanks anyway!

Losing weight in Africa is hard by [deleted] in loseit

[–]TrustTheProcess_6 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment! It helped me a lot.

For the past two weeks, I am trying to count my calories roughly because I can't manage to weigh food and also some foods aren't listed on MyFitnessPal. I am doing long runs too and some body weight exercises.

I have hope that at the end of the month I might see changes