With this sub I lost 20 lbs since about May. Ive been using the lose it app and tracking this sub for about 4 weeks consistently now and I wanted to point out a really positive change for my personal al mindset.
I have been losing weight since mid May but I noticed that I was cranky and hangry and being a bitch and I couldn’t hang with that and realized I probably wasn’t getting enough of what I needed. The lose it app is so easy to track macros with so I switched to this and found out my TDEE – for me I’m not that tall (5’6) and sedentary (woo wfh!) and really have no plans on working out until my body is easier for me to move so I have to keep my daily calorie range 1200-1350 for my weight loss goals (I do have a dr helping and monitoring – you should too if accessible!)
What I noticed with tracking my macros is that I feel more full, satiated longer and I’m not a raging see ya next Tuesday! How neat for me and all the ones I love! It’s really approachable when you feel like this, and like you have enough energy to tackle your day but not overdo it so you’re so full and lethargic.
I dare to say 1200 is not that hard now. Not to say every treat isn’t wildly tempting but since my approach to my weight loss is now a healthy one it’s a lot easier to moderate.
This is the polar opposite of my weight loss journey years ago when I lost ~70 lbs and became a hot yoga instructor (temp, not calling myself hot)- that was all for vanity and I did a lot of damage to my body that I have to deal with daily now. This sub showed me all the fun things you can do on a smaller diet, I’m thankful for you and I just wanted to share it, in case it resonates for someone else. I kept that weight off for 7 years, I looked awesome, but I was miserable.
Take care of yourselves, no weight loss is worth your mental health. And thank you for all the inspiration in getting my diet balanced.
First pic: my daily salad. It’s around 250-350 calories (I like cheese and avocado really boost that fat kcal count! lmfao)
and I love it
2nd pic: taken yesterday! Not really confident to show body pics but my face shows a big difference from before
3rd pic: taken in April!
Cw: 165; gw: 130ish; sw: 187
by LastShopontheLeft