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Starting my weight loss journey! If any of you guys have any tips that would be wonderful! I really want to better myself but I don’t even know where to start. There’s a lot of childhood trauma surrounding food. So I’ve had a hard time.
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Anonymous 5w

hold on i'm out rn but i got u when i get home (i will say i'm NAWT a dr and i REALLY encouraging consulting one + a dietician and/or nutritionist depending on ur goals)

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Anonymous 5w

Biggest thing that helped me was giving myself a certain amount of money that I was allowed to eat that day (not the healthiest but it works). You just have to make sure you are still getting the proper nutrition you need. You can be in a calorie deficit and still be eating the proper nutrients

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Anonymous 5w

for me when i first started, i was shocked by how well just taking walks helped. especially right after eating, just a short 15 min walk even. i was able to lose about 70 lbs in under a year just cutting out all the random extra calories and making swaps (real dark chocolate or fruit instead of candy bars, black coffee, zero sugar sodas, etc) focusing on macros and whole foods, walking 30mins every day, and getting some extra exercise at least 3 days a week

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 5w

I wish you the best of luck 🫶

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5w

ok so sry in advance for typos i just got hella long nails the other day LOL. i'll try to condense the info for convenience but feel free to ask. 1. sleep! make sure you're getting as close to 8+ hrs everyday. it's how your body repairs especially after exercise. 2. water, you can start small if you aren't drinking enough rn but again, it's important for repair and proper bodily function. you can look up online how much you need 3. cal deficit. use an online calculator to find your tdee

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5w

choose the one that fits your lifestyle, and i would recommend a deficit of 200-500 kcals but not beyond 500 deficit (exacerbates the side effects and makes you way more likely to regress + much less sustainable) or under 1200 TOTAL (less can heavily disrupt hormone regulation which again, counterproductive and unsustainable) 4. getting enough protein. animal based protein is great but there's alternative options if you're vegan or vegetarian etc. i can't consume gluten or dairy so besides

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 5w

Sorry for the typos I typed it really fast lol

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5w

animal meat or eggs i also use soy isolate protein, collagen, and gelatine to get enough protein. i recommend at least your body weight in grams but again, this is something you can work up to. it can be hard to suddenly eat hundreds of grams in protein. i also recommend rotating protein sources. this not only makes your brain less exhausted of eating the same meals but also gives u diff nutrients. a staple i love is tinned sardines lol, they're cheap, shelf stable, and high in selenium &

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5w

EPA and DHA omega-3s. for ALA, ground flaxseeds are top tier, i add them to my smoothies or soup if the texture allows. 5. if you plan on counting calories, GET A FOOD SCALE. it'll help with accurately tracking. 6. if you plan on hitting gym, making friends makes it way more fun and also find a split that works for you. don't feel shy about asking people or watching yt videos to learn how to do/use something. you can even do it at home with just a couple weights. 7. cardio wherever you can.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5w

i try to hit at least 15k steps everyday but at minimum recommended amount is 10k. in uni i would study on the treadmill or listen to lecture recordings on walks so it wasn't taking all that much more time out of my day anyways. i'm def a two birds one stone kinda person LOL so when i plan social activities i choose something both fun + active. my fav things to do w friends are golfing (great excuse for day drinking), pilates, aerial silks, skiing, and hiking. sign up for diff rec classes to

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5w

find hobbies you like and get you to move your body in a way that feels fun and entertaining.

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 5w

building muscle is going to be your best friend for long term though. the more muscle mass you have, the more calories you burn at rest. you don’t have to be doing crazy body builder stuff though, i really enjoy pilates and like youtube dance sculpt workouts (moves with molly is my fav). whatever helps you make sustainable, long term lifestyle changes rather than crash diets

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