NSV: I started preschool obese at 65lbs, my kids are starting school at normal weight.

Big parenting win.

When I had my son, 4 years ago, I was 300lbs. Pretty sure I'd sometime do something about it, but not worrying too much about it. Then I had my daughter and I don't know, I was tired, ALL the time... Couldn't run, needed naps, my knees would hurt, etc. I was 23... What the hell?

So I lost weight. For myself, but also for them. I was raised with obese parents, I was myself obese- but happy- and I never knew what a balanced diet was. Definitely not the type of relationship I want my kids to have with food and with their bodies. I did a total flip and I was out of the house every single day. We went hiking, we went running (kids can run FYI), swimming, we played, we were active... When we ate, it's because we were hungry. They grew (so far) to have a normal and healthy relationship with food.

I'm happy that they get to have that straight from the beginning and have a solid base with food. My parents never gave me vegetables, we had lots of potatoes and pasta and rice, salad was rare... My kids don't particularly like all veggies, but they eat them, moderately along with carbs and proteins. I'm happy, I'm happy that they are healthy and I'm happy that they get to have a healthy mom. They deserve the best of me and I deserve the very best out of myself.

submitted by /u/carlinha1289
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat http://ift.tt/24R4hai
via IFTTT

Read More about this post

I am trying to make something similar to Chicken Parmesan Burgers, but need help.

So, i am trying to make Chicken Parmesan Burgers but without the parmesan. And, don't know how to cook the chicken and how to season/marinade it. I am currently on a healthy diet and would love it if you guys could give some suggestions.

submitted by /u/systematicwarrior
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat http://ift.tt/24R4gU0
via IFTTT

Read More about this post

There are so many ways to go about losing weight, I am not sure which is right for me.

Hello loseit!

There are so many different ways to diet, carbs vs calories, I am not sure what's right for me and since this is a resource of people that are winning/struggling/and just starting out I thought I would ask your opinion.

I am SW(126) CW(123) GW(110) 5'1F 32 yrs.

I am eating 1000-1300 calories a day and just starting some simple cardio at home 3-4x a week. I thought that would really "do it" for me since I never watched what I ate in the past. It's been three months and only 3lbs down.

My entire life I have weighed under 110lbs without trying. This year my job became more sedentary and also began taking a low dose of beta blockers. After the new meds I really noticed the change.

I am a total noob, and yes I checked out the FAQ and the posts are brilliant and plentiful, I am just not sure which strategy will is best for me and your opinions are truly invaluable.

Thanks for reading!

submitted by /u/Bodymindisoneword
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat http://ift.tt/24R4gDj
via IFTTT

Read More about this post

I don't look my weight???

So I've been told numerous times from friends, my parents, nurses at my doctor's office that I don't look my weight. I've been told I look like I weight in the 150's but I weigh 170lbs at the moment. Honestly when I look in the mirror I don't think I look horribly over weight. I'm a bit pudgier but I can see my belly button (which I couldn't a year ago). So is this a good thing or bad thing?

EDIT: By no means am I suggesting that I DO NOT need to lose weight. I'm just curious about different perceptions of body image and what not.

submitted by /u/beeckahhh
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat http://ift.tt/24R4iuU
via IFTTT

Read More about this post

Getting dizzy and agitated on Day 3. Is this a carbs problem?

34F, 5'4", SW 148, CW 138, GW 125. Standing desk, running or elliptical 4-5x/week.

(I read the FAQ section and the posting guidelines so thank you for being patient if this post is in error)

Normally at about 10:00 AM in the morning after about two full days of eating right at what MFP and Fitbit say is a low deficit for me (about 100 calories below maintenance), I feel dizzy, anxious, and jittery. I'm preoccupied with eating. I think I'm very thirsty then, too. I certainly was this morning, too. My usual (always) reaction is to eat much, much more than I planned.

I normally eat about 120-ish grams of carbs when I stick to the eating plan that makes me feel good at the time (ie, doesn't give me the dizzies then). It's a lot of kefir/yogurt, low-starch veggies, and chicken thighs, and some toast or popcorn after a workout.

Is this Day 3 feeling likely caused by too few carbs? I have never done Keto so I am not familiar with Keto/low carb "flu." If that's what this is, does the dizzy/jittery feeling ever go away if you don't go Keto? I don't want to eat more carbs during the day because I get headaches and too many cravings, but this isn't a good feeling either.

Thank you in advance for any insight you have. Sometimes it is hard to get a good perspective when it's your own diet or lifestyle.

submitted by /u/SheepBeep
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat http://ift.tt/2234G7a
via IFTTT

Read More about this post

Need Motivation Today

I've been going to the gym almost every day for a month. Eating under 1200 calories and not cheating. I've started keeping track with my Fitness pal and after weighting myself yesterday I've only lost .9 pounds. I feel like I plateaued the second I got started.

Today I just want to sit on the couch and do nothing. Can anyone offer me some motivation?

submitted by /u/Fitfitnessgirl
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat http://ift.tt/1pxs0fy
via IFTTT

Read More about this post

Wecipe Wednesday

Do you want to find good, healthy recipes? Do you have recipes to share? Are you a chef looking for the next big menu item? Then this is the thread for you!

Post your favourite healthy recipes here to share with the rest of the loseit community!

MyFitnessPal has an awesome recipe nutrition calculator that you can use!

submitted by /u/temporalscavenger
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat http://ift.tt/1TsTShg
via IFTTT

Read More about this post