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how did you lose weight as an adult? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 years ago by flbn@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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i wouldn't say i'm overweight, and i know that the BMI index is not necessarily reliable, but i do feel like over the years i've kinda lost the figure i used to have. i mostly stay at home and code now, whereas a couple years back i used to play a competitive sport on a daily basis.

how do you guys lose weight, or stay fit, as adults? i've tried the gym, i just don't really like it there. i feel insecure, and i don't really utilize many of the machines they have there since i don't want to bulk or gain muscle. for christmas, i got a yoga mat and some dumbells. do lemmers have resources for creating a low-maintenance workout plan?

there's also the whole diet thing. how do you count calories, eat well balanced meals, etc? i already struggle with meal prepping, and feel like having to account for calorie intake would make this even harder. or would that make it easier since i would get good at making the same things? idk, it's stressful but i'm hoping to take better care of myself in 2022.

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[–] Slatlun@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

For me regular, maintainable changes are the way to go. Find exercise types that you enjoy and do them regularly. If that is once a week a first, perfect. If it is waking up to yoga every day, also perfect. As that becomes second nature add a little more. You won't see changes at first because you are working to build healthy habits not make wide sweeping and unsustainable changes. Generally, I would say ditch the scale. Measure your progress in how you feel and if you are meeting your goals. I keep track of things like time to run a mile, weight lifting/rep increases, and things like that to show myself that I am making progress. I had some random goals to work towards too, like being able to walk on my hands. If you have something that you're working towards it will keep you motivated.

On eating, I eat whatever seems good and I don't count calories. I do try to pay attention to when I am feeling full enough. Always take wait before having a second portion. Again, slow, maintainable changes are the way I want to go.

As a full disclaimer, my drive is to be capable and have fewer health problems and injuries as I age not to build any sort of physique.