Can you help someone super obese?
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Anonymous
| You’re off to a good start, OP, now it’s time for the food journal and calorie counting. I’ve done it off and on, despite not being obese, and it’s helped me understand my eating triggers and how I eat. That knowledge is gold when it comes to regulating one’s diet. You will need to restrict calories for a long while, but you can do this without feeling deprived by increasing whole fruits and veggies (and therefore fiber) and switching your reduced amount of carbs to whole grain carbs. |
Anonymous
| Strength training isn't going to make you thin, but it can make you strong and show you all the cool things your body can do. There are all different ways you can do this, from body weight exercises to kettlebells and dumbbells, machine weights, barbells. The important thing is finding a program and sticking to it, which can be as little as 20 minutes a day three days a week, and you will get results. You might talk to your doctor or a PT about whether there is anything you should avoid potentially because of joint issues, but it's not the case that you wouldn't be able to lift. If you want to do this from home, you can look for body weight fitness programs. There are lots of reasons to want to not go to a gym, but if one of them is that you think people will look at you negatively, that is probably unlikely -- it's a self-conscious place for a lot of people, and mostly people are just focusing on themselves. Trainers can get you set up on their circuit of weight machines, which can be a good option. They may also try to sell you a bunch of sessions, which isn't necessarily bad, if you find it motivating, but just because it feels hard doesn't mean it's any more effective than something you could get for free. |
Anonymous
| Join weight watchers!! Seriously it’s working for me and has worked for others. It’s easy to follow the plan and doesn’t cut out any major food groups. It’s absolutely worth the money to me. |
Anonymous
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Eat less, move more. That's the secret, OP.
If walking is feeling easier, try making it harder stairs. Even jogging intervals. Walking faster. You can totally do it, as someone who's 1.5" shorter than you and was obese for 25 years. If I can do it, anyone can. Don't do anything drastic - no diets (especially not "low carb" - do not, I repeat do not do "low carb"). Make small, sustainable changes. Eat out less. Take the stairs. Carry things. Load up on more vegetables and whole fruit. If you want cake, fine, but then you must make it from scratch (not a box mix, not ready made frosting). |
Anonymous
| Start fasting . |
Anonymous
| You're doing great, OP. Keep it up! |
Anonymous
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I think you're doing awesome OP!
Since it sounds like you want a bit of muscle, and the way to that is strength training and core work--try searching YouTube for beginner ab routines. Of course, it won't make the fat go away, but I have found that even when my weight is static, when I start doing strength training everything looks a bit slimmer and higher--and more importantly, I can feel the strength in the way I move. For long-term results, take it slow and be realistic--just like you have been with this great weight loss already! I am in a similar boat and while my weight is dropping slooooowly, I have seen great gains in how long I can hold a plank, how many reps I can do with various exercises, etc. and that is very motivating. |
Anonymous
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I, personally, have no idea how to help you. I think seeking professional advice is the best course of action.
The only thing I ever find working for me is walking, a lot of walking. But, then again, even when I eat like nuts, I mean a ton of calories I have no gone over 125 lbs. Best not to seek advice from a bunch of disordered people on dcum. |
Anonymous
I would start with a MD appointment to check thyroid, blood sugar, etc. Then I'd begin lifting weights to build muscle and feel better most quickly. Get trained so you don't injure yourself 
Focus on the emotions surrounding food and focus on nourishing your body and joyful movement. Limit carbs/sugar. Get comfortable clothes that fit and that you feel great in. I find it easiest to work in small increments when I'm focusing on weight. Like, 5lbs each "step". Key is consistency and building routines. Make it easy for yourself to do the "right" thing to help you reach your goals. |
Anonymous
| Why did you wait to be vaccinated to go on walks?! |
Anonymous
Couple OP do intermittently fasting? I believe he/she needs to talk to doctor first but when I am doing this I keep my weight in check. The wild thing is I realized I was actually doing this when I was working in an office and may have been the reason I was always thin. It has been me at home that helped things slide Anyway talk to a doctor first. Good luck!!
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Anonymous
| Congrats OP! Good for you!! |
Anonymous
| Hey, I would be fine sitting next to you on a plane. I think people who whine about sitting next to fat people are nasty jerks. If I hear that, I know I'm dealing with loser. |
Anonymous
Don’t do this. |
Anonymous
Yes. You’re doing great! The most important thing you can do to lose weight is to lock in the lifestyle changes you made. They have to be forever. Or you’ll gain the weight back. If you walk 6 days a week, do that for the rest of your life. In 2-3 years you’ll be near the place you want to be. Pair that with reducing sugar and carbs. Drink black coffee. No sodas. Don’t drink sugar. Eat more meat and more fat and reduce pasta and bread and other refined carbs. And don’t sweat it too much if you sometimes have cheat days. That’s a sustainable lifestyle change that if you can do for years, you’ll be great. |