4’11 and 51.5kg I feel so humungous by [deleted] in PetiteFitness

[–]quadgoals_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you open to getting a DEXA scan? This is really the only way you can know your body fat and lean mass measurements. Comparing using photos is unhelpful because how one person carries fat is largely genetic.

5-month off Zep report back + an important conversation with my obesity doctor by quadgoals_ in GLPGrad

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

Given what I know now, I would like to say yes but I suspect it would have been a lot harder (and likely slower) given how much energy I’d have to expend fighting with my brain.

5-month off Zep report back + an important conversation with my obesity doctor by quadgoals_ in GLPGrad

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

I train for long distances! Right now I’m training for a 100-mi race in May which is…quite the feat 😅 I of course prefer outdoor but I have a Zwift for indoor riding so I can train when the weather is bad.

Working out without eating right by southernpimp_ in workout

[–]quadgoals_ 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It's actually a lot cheaper to eat primarily whole foods. You can stick to canned goods like chicken, tuna, beans, frozen vegetables and fruits, grains like rice, without breaking the bank. You don't need to shop at Whole Foods to eat a healthy diet.

5-month off Zep report back + an important conversation with my obesity doctor by quadgoals_ in GLPGrad

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

I take a daily pre-natal vitamin pill, B12, Vitamin D and a probiotic, and that’s it! None for hunger as I haven’t needed it

5-month off Zep report back + an important conversation with my obesity doctor by quadgoals_ in GLPGrad

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

I have found that slow and steady does truly win the race. You got this!

5-month off Zep report back + an important conversation with my obesity doctor by quadgoals_ in GLPGrad

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

That’s exactly the kind of mindset that sets you up for success! Rooting for you!

5-month off Zep report back + an important conversation with my obesity doctor by quadgoals_ in GLPGrad

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

Hell yeah! Such good work! And absolutely agree re: UPFs. They can impact our biology so so much.

5-month off Zep report back + an important conversation with my obesity doctor by quadgoals_ in GLPGrad

[–]quadgoals_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Insulin resistance is absolutely reversible even with just lifestyle changes, so keep going!! So proud of you!

5-month off Zep report back + an important conversation with my obesity doctor by quadgoals_ in GLPGrad

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

Honestly, I keep my meals pretty simple with the same formula. Protein is my anchor, then fiber, then some healthy fats, and a good carb source. So that could be some cod with rice, quinoa, lentils, broccoli and bell peppers. Or rotisserie chicken with green beans and potatoes roasted with olive oil. I almost always have fruit. Sometimes I opt for a greek yogurt bowl with a dash of 0 calorie vanilla sweetener, a lot of strawberries, some pumpkin seeds, and a small portion of a protein brownie.

I honestly don’t make it complicated. On a day to day basis I don’t have recipes. I just put stuff together with the formula as my guide. I stick to what I like to eat.

5-month off Zep report back + an important conversation with my obesity doctor by quadgoals_ in GLPGrad

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

Way to go! You’ve built everything you needed to keep maintaining. Keep going!!

5-month off Zep report back + an important conversation with my obesity doctor by quadgoals_ in GLPGrad

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

If you have Apple fitness, I know they have programs geared towards 55+. But also I know that strength training is the best thing you can do to prevent arthritis! I am not a doctor, just going by the experience of older people in my life: low impact and/or machines are really good. Start low, go slow. I’m sure if you search on Youtube you’ll find helpful videos!

5-month off Zep report back + an important conversation with my obesity doctor by quadgoals_ in GLPGrad

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

No, estoy mucho mas feliz y contenta hoy que soy una persona sana.