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How I Went From 154lbs To 108lbs!
Okay I get a lot of questions asking me about how I lost weight, what meals I ate, and stuff like that, so I thought i’d make a thread.
DISCLAIMER: My approach to weight loss has very unhealthy aspects in it. I am sharing an honest account of how I lost the weight, but there are a lot better ways to go about it! I want you all to stay safe, this is just my experience :)
FASTING -
I began my relapse very abruptly and suddenly. The first thing I decided I needed to do to lose enough weight to keep me motivated was to partake in a water fast and see how long I could go without food. I ended up doing 7 days, which resulted in a loss of 14lbs...
I began my relapse very abruptly and suddenly. The first thing I decided I needed to do to lose enough weight to keep me motivated was to partake in a water fast and see how long I could go without food. I ended up doing 7 days, which resulted in a loss of 14lbs...
As I was overweight at the time of the fast and had been eating regular amounts before I underwent it there was no bad repercussions for me, but if I had not been in these circumstances I would never have attempted it. I now only fast for 24-48 hour periods.
The fast had prepared me for my new calorie deficit diet as it had shrunk my stomach, reset my pallet so I no longer craved the sugar and junk food I used to eat, and essentially ‘broke’ my addiction to food.
FOOD -
For the first 4 months of my weight loss I would aim to eat around 600 calories a day. I tried OMAD and intermittent fasting, but I found what worked best for me was having 3 low calorie healthy meals a day and often times I had enough cals left over for a low cal snack.
For the first 4 months of my weight loss I would aim to eat around 600 calories a day. I tried OMAD and intermittent fasting, but I found what worked best for me was having 3 low calorie healthy meals a day and often times I had enough cals left over for a low cal snack.
BREAKFASTS - All of my breakfast meals would equal around 130-180 calories. For the first 4 months I basically ate the same thing every day (5 egg whites in an omelette with 2 slices of ham, 1/2 a small red onion and 15g reduced fat cheese) this was 130 calories.
LUNCH - For lunch my main favourite thing to have would be a salad of any kind. I’d switch up the toppings but keep it to around 150 calories, such as having a tuna salad, grilled chicken salad, salmon salad.
DINNER - My family cook low calorie versions of dishes such as bolognese and curry regularly, I’d pair it with an alternative to carbs, such as courgetti and cauliflower rice. If we were having take out (such as chinese) i’d order a side dish and make my own salad to pair it with
SNACKS - I would always allow myself a low calorie snack to satisfy my cravings as it decreases my likelihood of binges.
When I got into exercising I increased my calories to 1000-1200, and focused a lot more on my protein intake. I would have a different protein bar every time I went to the gym to get the most benefit from my workouts, and eat a ‘safe’ protein bar on my off days from the gym...
... I found that high restriction and exercise gave me the best results, as although my weight ‘loss’ was slower, I noticed a lot more physical changes than just low restricting, as my body was getting more toned.
EXERCISE -
At my HW of 154lbs I don’t think I have ever ran for more than 3 consecutive minutes my whole life. I hated exercising and avoided it at all cost, but decided I needed to change my outlook on this. It wasn’t a simple case of jumping into HIIT training or marathons...
At my HW of 154lbs I don’t think I have ever ran for more than 3 consecutive minutes my whole life. I hated exercising and avoided it at all cost, but decided I needed to change my outlook on this. It wasn’t a simple case of jumping into HIIT training or marathons...
The first thing I did was increase how much I moved. As we were in lockdown at the time, I started going on hour long walks regularly to increase my steps and reach 10k. It was then the weight started decreasing and I realised I could try pushing my body further.
I found Chloe Tings 2 week Ab Challenge and thought it seemed like a reasonable challenge to try and complete. I did not over push myself, if I couldn’t complete a set of reps I’d rest and wait until I felt I could continue. By day 5 I was already noticing the physical changes...
From this I then completed her 28 day Flat Tummy challenge, and finally her 25 day Hourglass challenge. To keep myself motivated I treated myself to a new set of gym clothes each time I completed a challenge.
Lockdown ended after this challenge, so I decided to invest in a Gym membership. I started going every other day and found a passion for running. I first would do 5 minutes, then increased slowly weekly, now I can comfortably run for 30 minutes. I paired my cardio with...
the weight machines, training my biceps, thighs, calves, chest, glutes and abs. I do 3 sets of 12 reps twice on each machine, on a weight setting that is comfortable but still has some strain to it. It’s important to ease into training by increasing the weights over time.
LIFESTYLE - I am a Uni student which means I engage in a lot of drinking and partying, but I still manage to lose weight despite this lifestyle. My safe drink is Vodka. It’s 90 calories per shot, therefore paired with a sugar free mixer, but sometimes i let myself indulge!
MOTIVATION-
As I mentioned, I treat myself to new gym gear when I feel i’ve earned it! Spending money makes me get a lot of use out of it so it works well for me.
As I mentioned, I treat myself to new gym gear when I feel i’ve earned it! Spending money makes me get a lot of use out of it so it works well for me.
However seeing my progress through my bodychecks is the biggest motivator for me! I’ve come such a long way and it’s satisfying seeing the difference!
Sorry this is so long! Thank you for reading and STAY SAFE!! <3
