Week 6 - Difficult, but we're doing this

31M 5'10" | SW:240 CW:219 GW:170

Lurker, time to contribute and let you know - I'm here with you, and we're doing this.

Had a "moment of clarity" in June - time to grow up and do hard things. Acknowledged and confronted my alcoholism, stopped drinking. Always been overweight/obese, which (now I realize) is the source of so much negativity in my life. A lack of self-love. That's changing now, for good. We're seeing this through.

I've done the research on RMR, TDEE, CICO (the resources here are wonderful), worked out a sensible, safe, but aggressive plan. 1750 kcal/day, no diet exclusions but sensible choices. Lots of walking and water.

Now in week 6 - all's gone well, but progress has slowed to a "mere" 2.2lbs last week. You're right, the first month is a "freebie". Felt great, but the intense motivation has waned. Now the challenge has begun. And it's all psychological.

When things look challenging - I remind myself of the amazing progress and changes I've seen already. The insanity of my previous lifestyle and diet. Body has changed shape. Don't feel fat anymore, just thin with a gut. Thigh and back fat are vanishing. Old clothes are starting to fit again. Heard my stomach grumble and felt true hunger for the first time in years. BMs are so much healthier and regular. I'm in-tune with my body and mind again.

Small goals, discipline, and persistence. :)

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

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/oukubd/week_6_difficult_but_were_doing_this/