Food choices, dieting, and any motivation to continue dieting?
hi everyone! whether you may or may not know me, i'm nate.
by the time im posting this, its close to midnight, but just know i had a doctors appointment today, not the time im done finishing this which is 11/26.
As you can tell, i had a doctors appointment today, and it wasn't a very good one.
i'm in my teens, or i'm 13, and obese. not physically obese too much, just extra meat on the bones here and there, some being more then other places.
I'm an extremely tall teen, 5'9 1/2 and so are my siblings, but they aren't as tall as me when i was their ages. so, i guess my height also helps with my body.
and, i'm not gonna hide anything, i'm just going to say it straight up, i'm 2-4-2 lbs or 1-0-9.8 kg. every year i'd gain about 3-0 lbs but from ages 12-13 i really tried to cut down as much as possible, and i ended up gaining only 1-1 lbs
i'm at risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and a stroke. along with that, my father is also obese and he recently ended up at the hospital for a blood clot. my mom's side of the family has a history with diabetes, which i assume its a higher risk to diabetes now that its passed down? if i'm correct?
i have stretchmarks which cover 65-70% of my body and i learned to be confident in it :-)
My doctor put me on a low/no carb diet, which is where the food choices and the dieting comes from, and it hurts, but after a couple hours, i think i might get used to it, restricting and stuff.
so i ask, any motivation to continue dieting and what i should do and what not?
my goal is to lose 9-2 lbs and i'm going as low as i can with the carbs, 10 and lower with breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods, and 20 carbs or less with snacks for now until i see a change in weight.
really unfortunate since thanksgiving is right around the corner :(
any recipes, motivation, and how many hours i should be walking a day?
one way i'm motivating myself is knowing i'll lose weight and knowing theres tons of people who are doing a low carb diet too and its not just "fat" people, it can be anyone. plus, i get to go shopping to find and make tasty low carb meals for the next 3-4 months, which is what my doctor put me on and hopefully i'll lose 12-24 pounds :-)
to any teen or adult who goes through the same thing, obesity, or health problems, just know your not alone and we can start our weight loss/getting back to good health journey together!
i'll keep everyone updated once i go to the doctors again today (its 12am as i write this) to get a blood test, and hopefully theres nothing wrong.
love yourself, and theres always a hope to change for the better of your future <3
@Nate715
I will tell you that it is not always about the plan it is the consistency to really stick with it .... I started a walking routine some days I walked much farther then other days .... but it did it EVERY day rain or shine and that works.... the consistency in staying with whatever program you chose.
many focus too much on a scale and can get discouragement ,,, the numbers may not change as fast as you want as muscle weighs more then fat.... but if you strengthen muscles they burn more calories in use.
@toughTiger6481
i agree that consistency in whatever one does is key to their individual journey. Basically just sticking with it especially if one is seeing small changes over time. It all adds up.
As far as that old saying that “muscle weighs more than fat”, is a myth. As a pound is a pound no matter how we look at it….. As 5lbs of feathers are the same as 5lbs of bricks. If that makes sense?!…However muscle is more dense, smoother, & takes up less space (than fat) of course.
@Nate715
Hi there Nate!
It’s lovely to have you here. I’m Ocean the Mentor Leader for Healthy Living….its so great to have you join us here. And thank you for sharing your story.
We are so glad to hear for you that you are working towards making the best changes for yourself that you can in order to live a healthier lifestyle. Great job to you!
As far as recommending things, I would have to ask if your family (or even friends) are on board with your new lifestyle changes? As having a great support system is an amazing step towards having accountability in your journey! They can help keep you accountable in your choices & also in staying active! You can take walks together, or do other activities together whatever you enjoy!
Also I think it’s wonderful that your doctor is helping you in this journey and providing you with a plan! I suggest that you stick with whatever your healthcare provider has set for you to follow. And also I recommend that you ask them if they could help in setting you up with a “Registered Dietitian” who could help you in planning meals & snack choices that would best follow the guidelines that your physician has given you! A dietician could help you to plan out your meals and help with ideas to follow.
And of course consistency is key! Just keep going with your provided plan. As all small steps add up to bigger ones! And whenever adjustments need made, you can talk with your provider about what’s working for you & what isn’t….
And above all, we wish you all the best on your journey and we are here to support you at 7cups if you have any questions! 🙂
….Also as far as the upcoming holiday, please feel free to click this link here in healthy living for Healthy Tips on how to navigate your Thanksgiving holiday! https://www.7cups.com/forum/healthyliving/GeneralSupport_1055/7TipsForaHealthyHappyThanksgiving_341134/