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Lost 30 pounds and wanted to share (beehaw.org)
submitted 1 year ago by GrowingDark@beehaw.org to c/chat@beehaw.org
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I hope all of you are having a great day! I just was feeling encouraged today as I have officially lost 30 pounds since August, 10 of which have been just this last month. I don't have many people in my life to share this accomplishment with, so I figured I would post here.

I'm new to Beehaw and federated social media in general. I have spent a lot of time lurking on Reddit, but I'm finally ready to actually be an active part of a friendly, inclusive community!

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[–] fieldhockey44@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If anyone here is concerned about their weight from a health perspective, don’t be shy about looking into medically managed weight loss. And it doesn’t have to be surgery- there are plenty of options out there now with independent medical research supporting them.

I started in November with my local hospital network’s weight loss surgery and medical weight management team, and I’m down 80lb over the last 8 months even on the non-surgery track, and it’s all covered under my insurance plan (unlike subscriptions with a the diet company).

Medical support isn’t a cop-out, no matter what Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers and NutriSystem tell you. And your doctor is incentivized to actually get you healthy rather than have you regain everything the moment you stop so you come back to pay them more.

[–] GrowingDark@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

What does a non-surgery track look like if you don't mind me asking? Is it just a medically managed meal plan or are there weight loss supplements/drugs they prescribe you?

[–] Froggy@reddthat.com 1 points 1 year ago

I got a planned diet and a drug that prevents you from feeling hungry. It doesn't change your habits though and I gained some of the weight back.

[–] fieldhockey44@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No problem! I’ve been taking the prescription medication Wegovy. You may have hear about the Ozempic craze over the last year or so, and Wegovy is the same medication but specifically FDA approved for weight loss. For me it massively cut down hunger signals, cravings, and capacity - I basically get full on about 1/3 the food I used to eat and no longer have issues with stopping mid-plate. I’ve also started eating at least a serving of protein every meal and snack which keeps me full on smaller amounts overall.

If you don’t want to do prescriptions or medications, these programs usually have a full team including nutritionists, psychologists, physical therapists, etc to help with tips and tricks to start eating more balanced foods (like the protein trick), identify and break down any mental barriers you might have that make it hard to change your habits, and help you get more active in a safe, planned way if you’re not so mobile or have physical restrictions.

[–] GrowingDark@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you for such a detailed response! Have you noticed any side effects taking medication for weight loss? That's been the main reason I haven't really looked into it

[–] LegendofDragoon@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Agreed, I'm on the surgery track with my weight management team and it's been great so far. I think surgery is what's best for me, but I could absolutely see it working without the surgery. I was 8 pounds from the goal they set for me when I last checked in, so hopefully my effort being good on vacation turns out results.

[–] nihilx7E3@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

good job, that's a great accomplishment!

[–] chahk@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Lost 30 pounds

Hey, I found them!

I seriously need to change my sedentary lifestyle.

[–] Seraph@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Congratulations! Care to share any tips on how you've been successful with everyone here?

The first one in my experience would be to reduce or cut out soda and beer.

[–] GrowingDark@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Oh yeah, liquid calories are absolutely a killer. Even stuff like orange juice or fruit juice in general has insane amounts of calories.

I haven't done anything fancy really, just focusing on being aware of how many calories I consume. Not necessarily counting them, but having a general idea. This past month I've only been eating different variations of chicken, vegetables, rice, and beans.

Just cutting out empty carbs and replacing with higher protein/fat foods will naturally fill you up more with fewer calories.

Also, if you know you've hit your calorie limit for the day and are still dying of hunger, drink a large glass of water. Just chug it and that shaking stomach feeling of being hungry goes away for a while, at least in my experience.

[–] Pisodeuorrior@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Nice one! Congratulations.

[–] LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Congratulations! It's been some time since being at my heaviest, but the memories of shedding the weight and feeling good about new healthier habits is still fresh. I hope you celebrated the milestone with something that will help keep up that good work you're doing

[–] GrowingDark@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I haven't celebrated with anything yet, got any good ideas? I know when I finally hit 100lbs lost, I am going to get my first tattoo to commemorate it

[–] LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

When I lost the first twenty it was a new cookbook, and at thirty lost it was some new pants and shirts for the rotation. That quickly became additional better fitting clothes since I was still dropping weight.

[–] kool_newt@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Awesome! I've been trying myself, I know what an accomplishment this is!

[–] Thalestr@beehaw.org 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Congrats! It's something I've been working on as well so I know how awesome it feels to see the progress. Well done!

And also welcome to Beehaw :D

[–] GrowingDark@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks! So far this seems like a great community!