No shame from me. 12 lbs is a good start. I'm going through similar issues and have been walking 2+ miles a day to help deal with it. I'm 15 lbs down since the beginning of June. It helps that I retired then as well. So, given you're working so much, good on you! Okay, fine... shame, right... get moving!
No shame my friend, 12 lb lose is far better than a 12 lb gain. It's not an easy task espeicially with the stress of most of our jobs and lives today. I used to be a 262lb 6' tall man now I'm 176lb man, but I have unfortunetly been blessed with Diabetes that I have been managing for just 20 years. Here is what I have learned....1. You have to manage the stress of work or it will ruin you, saying no is not a bad thing. I spent 40 years in manufacturing leadership with long hours and a lot of travel, you gotta find your way out of the load and do it every day. 2. I also learned to love better foods, I used to be a donut and Hostess pie junkie, but one day due to my health, I just said no more. It's all about your food choices. Try this, everyday try one new healthy food option. It will make a huge difference. I'm 70 now nd I'm at my healthest I have ever been, took me 6 years and a lot of prayer. Don't give up my friend, just keep at it a little at a time. Take Care and God Bless
Thanks for the motivation and for sharing your story! The stress of work part is really speaking to me. I am actively working to liberate myself from my current job because it's eating away at me. And regarding the unhealthy foods-if I can just not participate in the tradition of eating way too many baked goods during the holidays, that would be a great start I think.
Oof. I cant really throw any shame at you. Weight loss is HARD. I was obese (bmi of 32, 208 pounds on a 5'7" frame) for 7 out of the last 8 years. I tried so hard to diet and get those pounds off but nothing ever stuck and i always gained it back. Last year i decided to "cheat" and i got prescribed Mounjaro. Im now 155 pounds with a bmi of 24 and its been 4 months since my last injection, so the weight is staying off. I feel guilty for cheating to lose the weight but man now thats its off, i dont even care. So i cant shame you for losing 12 pounds on your own will power. But maybe i will if you put it back on haha. Just keep that 12 pounds off and thats a win in my book.
No shame, brother. Weight loss takes patience and persistence, and 12lbs is nothing to sneeze at. I'm on a weight loss journey too, and have lost 45lbs since March being pretty damn strict. Just keep up the work, and you'll reach your goals.
I'm glad it brought you some joy. It looks like you and me might be the only ones in the club though-everyone is being so kind and supportive in the comments. The YTPC is really a great community. But yeah-go shape up!
Go buy 5 1 litre bottles of water and carry them around for 2 hours.. the 12lbs you dropped is a lot more than you think so nothing to be shamed about. The weight loss is only secondary to loving yourself, when you accept that it is a process and not an end goal, you will find peace. You wouldn’t scold a child that is struggling; why scold yourself? Staying accountable; definitely, but scolding is counterproductive. Worth checking what you eat, lots of hidden sugars in many products that add up. Best of luck on the journey ❤
Thank you for the kind words and motivation. I suppose I scold myself because I know I have succeeded at it before and I should know better. But I'll take your advice and be kinder to me
Brother, I am not going to shame you, but I will tell you my story. My wife and I had been together for 27 years and one day when I got home from a business trip ( I traveled a lot on business) She told me that she did not love me any more and left. I was devastated. I weighed 260 lbs. I was over fat. After about a year of grieving, I sat down at my desk one day and told myself, "something has to change" I called a friend of mine in Houston who worked out to get some ideas. Long story short I took his advice, joined a gym. I worked out every day for 2 hours a day, 7 days a week ( my choice) and I loved it! Since I traveled a lot I made sure to stay at a hotel with a gym. I also got this book called Eat to Live. It took about a year but I got down to 198lbs and I looked like a Marine. I did a lot of weight lifting. My point is that it's a mind set. I am in my 60's now and I no longer 198lbs but I am still fit. I apologize for this response being so long but I hope this helps you on your journey.
No fat shaming here. I'm obese and keep losing and gaining the same 10 pounds. I have started again with carnivore this week trying to lose it before Thanksgiving.
Hey, A Fat Man Relaxes (lol) don’t get down on yourself. Fitness and fat loss can be a lot of peaks and valleys. Keep in mind that muscle weighs much more than fat. So as you start exercising and losing fat, you’re also gaining lean muscle mass. I’m a piper but also a NASM Certified Trainer and Physical Therapy Aide with 10+ years of experience. If you ever want to chat and talk about health and fitness I would love to help.
Very cool! And thanks for the offer. One quick question-and I feel like I might get 10 different answers from 10 different professionals-how much protein is ideal for fat loss? I'm trying to aim for about 1.5 grams per pound of my own weight.
@@amanrelaxes while that is generally a good target for maintaining muscle mass you may want to shoot for 1g per desired weight goal. So, if you want to weigh 200lbs, shoot for 200g of protein. I would also point you to a few MD’s that recommend a keto or carnivore diet. Essentially, you enter a state of ketosis and switch your primary fuel source from carbohydrates to fat, thus burning more fat. Dr Shawn Baker would be the person to start with.
Good morning, my dear new friend (sorry, I don't know your name). Congratulations on losing those 12 pounds. And also congratulations on making the decision to want to do better and get back into shape. I won't shame you, but I will tell you a sad story. Years ago, in 2007, my best friend died of a massive heart attack. He was only 44 years old. Yes, he was a big man and struggled with his weight since childhood. Many people don't realize just how dangerous it is to be overweight. People fear cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, but ignore the dangers of obesity. I'm glad you are motivated to shed some pounds and get back into shape. Working long hours isn't healthy either. I struggle with long hours at my job as well, so I know what you're going through there. I am here for you, brother... not to shame you, but to encourage you and cheer you to victory!
Thank you-I really appreciate it. I am ironically working more so that I can (hopefully) liberate myself from my employer to work less, or at least do work that truly belongs to me. I will keep fighting the good fight!
