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I’ve gained some belly fat
Posted on 3/13/24 at 11:07 pm
Posted on 3/13/24 at 11:07 pm
I’m usually in ok shape but have let myself go these last few months. Now I’m dealing with a visible gut and quite frankly it’s embarrassing. I have a plan to lose some weight but psychologically it’s making me miserable. Any tips on how to deal with this insecurity?
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Posted on 3/13/24 at 11:36 pm to braves21
Welcome to the club, we've been waiting on you. We're all headed to Quicktrip for hot dogs around 4, just let me know if yer in.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 5:27 am to braves21
Start small.
Do just one thing today to lessen the belly fat.
-Go for a walk.
-Substitute a zero sugar drink for a sugar one.
-Start tracking what you eat.
-Do 10 pushups
-buy a fitness tracker or smart scale
Do just one thing today to lessen the belly fat.
-Go for a walk.
-Substitute a zero sugar drink for a sugar one.
-Start tracking what you eat.
-Do 10 pushups
-buy a fitness tracker or smart scale
Posted on 3/14/24 at 7:05 am to braves21
quote:
Any tips on how to deal with this insecurity?
Embrace it and use it for motivation to get rid of it.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 7:46 am to braves21
quote:
I’m usually in ok shape but have let myself go these last few months. Now I’m dealing with a visible gut and quite frankly it’s embarrassing. I have a plan to lose some weight but psychologically it’s making me miserable. Any tips on how to deal with this insecurity?
start lifting weights is how most of us deal with insecurities.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 8:19 am to braves21
quote:
psychologically it’s making me miserable
If that's true just use it as motivation. That's what got me going and I don't see how I'll ever let myself get back to where I was. Looking back it's so embarrassing.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 8:32 am to braves21
quote:
I’m usually in ok shape but have let myself go these last few months. Now I’m dealing with a visible gut and quite frankly it’s embarrassing. I have a plan to lose some weight but psychologically it’s making me miserable. Any tips on how to deal with this insecurity?
It starts with a t and ends with estosterone
Posted on 3/14/24 at 8:46 am to braves21
Be thankful for that insecurity. It’s the only thing standing between you and the rest of the fat masses that eventually accept or try to beautify being obese.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 9:00 am to braves21
Posted on 3/14/24 at 9:07 am to braves21
quote:
I have a plan to lose some weight but psychologically it’s making me miserable. Any tips on how to deal with this insecurity?
This reads so many different ways.
Are you miserable because you are fat? Or are you miserable thinking about what it takes to not be fat?
Are you asking how to live with being fat? Or are you asking how to not be fat?
If I'm reading this right, here's my message:
Not wanting to be fat isn't an insecurity, it's a strength. Exercise more, eat a little better, track and get excited about your goals and enjoy the results.
I had a similar epiphany about 7 years ago. Was 155 lbs (yes I'm short), my belt was suddenly squeezing its last notch, and I popped a button off pants I'd worn for years.
Now I'm 185 and that same belt fits me just fine.
This post was edited on 3/14/24 at 9:13 am
Posted on 3/14/24 at 9:28 am to braves21
I have belly fat but I’m strong af so I hate myself less
Posted on 3/14/24 at 1:25 pm to braves21
I gained 5 pounds after a recent medical procedure. All of it seemed to be around my waistline. I volunteered to walk a dog for an elderly woman with cancer who lives near my church. Two long walks a day helped get rid of the pounds quickly.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 7:11 pm to braves21
When this happens to me, like post holidays huskiness, first short term thing I do is a Intermittent or total fast for 1-3 days to get to feeling less bloated and jump start the next phase.
Posted on 3/15/24 at 10:03 am to braves21
Minimal:
Cut out sugary drinks
Cut out beer
Cut out processed sugar (as much as possible)
Don’t eat after 8pm
Walk
Later:
Eat more protein
Lift weights
Cut out sugary drinks
Cut out beer
Cut out processed sugar (as much as possible)
Don’t eat after 8pm
Walk
Later:
Eat more protein
Lift weights
Posted on 3/18/24 at 8:23 pm to braves21
quote:
Any tips on how to deal with this insecurity?
Yeah make a plan to lose the belly fat and then stick to it until the insecurity is gone
Posted on 3/22/24 at 12:40 pm to braves21
Pricey quick fix:
Ozempic/ Wegovy
Lipo B12
Healthy fix:
Good diet and exercise
Ozempic/ Wegovy
Lipo B12
Healthy fix:
Good diet and exercise
Posted on 3/25/24 at 5:28 am to braves21
Keep your mouth shut
Posted on 3/25/24 at 6:43 am to braves21
I fought my weight for a long time. I finally got my head right and lost 60 lbs about 10 years ago. The weight is still off and I am in my 40’s and recently completed my first marathon.
These guys give a lot of good advice on diet execution and exercise.
I’ll add one tip from the mental side:
Accept the fact that you have made bad food/exercise choices for a while and the result of those choices is where you are at now. Don’t externalize the blame on whatever situation (work,kids, medical stuff etc) no matter how real they seem. The reality is for almost all of us there will always be those hindrances and distractions.
Accept that the choices that got you here were YOUR CHOICES. Once you truly do that the answer is easy on how to get out: MAKE BETTER CHOICES.
It took me a while to cross that hurdle mentally, but once I did, I got where I wanted to be. And stayed there.
These guys give a lot of good advice on diet execution and exercise.
I’ll add one tip from the mental side:
Accept the fact that you have made bad food/exercise choices for a while and the result of those choices is where you are at now. Don’t externalize the blame on whatever situation (work,kids, medical stuff etc) no matter how real they seem. The reality is for almost all of us there will always be those hindrances and distractions.
Accept that the choices that got you here were YOUR CHOICES. Once you truly do that the answer is easy on how to get out: MAKE BETTER CHOICES.
It took me a while to cross that hurdle mentally, but once I did, I got where I wanted to be. And stayed there.
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