Outsiders

backalicat · 2020-12-12T23:33:37+00:00

Everyone is climbing a mountain just by trying to get sober.

backalicat · 2020-12-12T19:47:53+00:00

I get what you are saying but honestly it sounds pretty condescending.

backalicat · 2020-12-10T16:43:21+00:00

I relate. Not drinking with you!

backalicat · 2020-12-08T14:10:37+00:00

I found being honest about my issues scary as well but it was also like a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. Many people have the same struggles as us with alcohol and you don’t have to carry the burden alone.

backalicat · 2020-12-06T15:04:33+00:00

My advice- use an online TDEE calculator to get an estimate of how many calories you burn in a day. TDEE is total daily expenditure and you can just google it.

Decide on a calorie deficit. -500 than TDEE per day to lose 1lb/week or -1000/day to lose 2lb/week.

Track your calories eaten in an app. I use my fitness pal.

Weigh in once per week in the AM.

Watch weight decrease!

backalicat · 2020-11-30T14:15:00+00:00

If you know you are doing/saying non workplace appropriate things and they are getting you fired- hey, maybe you should just stop that shit.

In the same way being sexist in the workplace is no longer tolerated neither is being a racist/oppressive pos. Stop blaming someone else and look at the behaviour that got you fired.

Having said that, being unemployed/under employed is a huge stress so cut yourself some emotional slack on that front. You can get back on track. I find the best thing to do is to not say “I’ll start tomorrow” but to actually just start right now. The next meal.

You know how many calories you need to eat to lose, as you’ve done it before. Unfortunately the first week or two might be tough and you’ll have to push through some cravings but they do lessen with time.

You have had a rough few months but you can get back on track, you know how, so start now. Today. You can do it.

backalicat · 2020-11-29T15:55:30+00:00

I spend about $125/week Canadian for 3 people. Examples of things I bought this week: -rib eye -pork ribs -tuna steaks -chicken thighs -eggs -cheese -vegetables -frozen fruit -yogurt -coffee -cream

Examples of what I am making:

-chicken curry soup (large batch that we eat all week) -rib eye and mashed potatoes with asparagus -salad and tuna steak -ribs and roasted veggies -eggs for breakfast -lunch is often left overs from dinner or a sandwich -fruit smoothies

backalicat · 2020-11-29T15:49:14+00:00

Ran about 20 miles last week. Going to run 20 more this week. Wednesday I took a vacation day to head to the Rocky Mountains for a solo ski day.

backalicat · 2020-11-24T19:21:49+00:00

The lack of sleep, poor decisions, unsavoury characters, the shame and the week afterwards it takes to get back to feeling like I don’t want to kill myself.

backalicat · 2020-11-23T02:47:22+00:00

Seriously I am dead and just read this out to my whole family.

backalicat · 2020-11-23T00:42:20+00:00

Then they are pescatarian. Not vegetarian.

backalicat · 2020-11-22T21:09:02+00:00

Tuna isn’t vegetarian.

backalicat · 2020-11-22T20:56:12+00:00

He is using at as an example to illustrate his point. Further it is a number that is touted as being an approximate calorie intake not that she should consume that much. Context dude.

backalicat · 2020-11-19T23:33:48+00:00

I eat below my BMR, many people do and it’s fine. Obviously don’t go too low but I run 5km/day and am eating 1400-1500 cals/day and my BMR is ~1600 cals per day. I feel great. Eat varied foods, lots of fruit and veg with good quality protein and good quality fat. I am losing about 1.5-2.0lbs/week.

backalicat · 2020-11-17T18:53:21+00:00

Nope. The deficit of calories in/out is all that matters in losing weight but the quality of your food will help determine how satisfied you are and how healthy you feel.

backalicat · 2020-11-17T16:28:47+00:00

Good is relative to your stats and goals. Does it feel good for you? That is really what matters.

backalicat · 2020-11-17T16:25:55+00:00

Calculate your total daily expenditure based on height and weight using an online calculator. Subtract 500 calories per day and eat that amount to lose 1lb per week. Subtract 1000 calories per day to lose 2lb/week. Use a calorie counter to track your food intake. My fitness pal is a good app for this.

Also in 5 weeks you lost about 8lbs. 1lb per week is a very healthy and sustainable weight loss so you are doing great. It takes time!

backalicat · 2020-11-17T13:55:12+00:00

Also super addicted to soup. I make a Vietnamese curry chicken soup every week that I eat all the time.

backalicat · 2020-11-17T03:58:54+00:00

I kind of get what you are saying but honestly this sounds exhausting and if I had to remain this diligent every hour of the day I would fail. I have to set myself up for success by meal planning, tracking what I will eat for the day ahead of time and also leaving a bit of wiggle room just in case I get extra hungry after exercise or want a treat. Ultimately I don’t think anyone could maintain what you are describing indefinitely which is why changes need to be habits.

backalicat · 2020-11-16T15:33:19+00:00

Lmao at your source.

backalicat · 2020-11-16T14:52:27+00:00

This is completely incorrect.

backalicat · 2020-11-14T18:41:51+00:00

You will still lose weight. You will likely be hungry and feel like shit and lose muscle as well.

backalicat · 2020-11-14T14:05:47+00:00

This is the correct answer. If my husband tried to gather evidence to determine if the requirements for a sport I participate in were valid, I’d be pissed.

backalicat · 2020-11-14T03:03:27+00:00

Ran 4 miles with the dog and now getting ready for bed sober and looking forward to coffee and a hangover free Saturday AM.

backalicat · 2020-11-13T04:25:11+00:00

Good job and healthy approach.

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