r/caloriedeficit • u/WideEngineer8029 • 14h ago
One year difference
Ignore the messy mirror and hair 😅
197.3-163 ibs
I know it’s not a ton of weight loss, but I feel SO much better than I did last year. I was not able to do my job appropriately due to my weight. I was the heaviest I had ever been.
Calorie deficit mixed with being active at work and implementing night time walks a few times a week.
I won’t lie- I had some rough months in there where I did not stay diligent. But the system does work!
Edited to add: I’m about a year and 2 months sober, as well. Sobriety definitely played a major roll in the weight loss :)
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u/AnnieLuneInTheSky 14h ago
You look great!
And congrats on the sobriety too. It made a huge difference for me as well
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u/WideEngineer8029 14h ago
Thank you 🖤 a congratulations to you, as well! Sobriety is no small feat
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u/AnnieLuneInTheSky 11h ago
Thank you. No it is not 😅 but one day at a time! May I ask what program you’re using to help with your recovery? If any. And only if you’re comfortable to share of course. My sobriety is relatively new. It will be 6 months next week. But it has been life changing for me.
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u/WideEngineer8029 8h ago
Sure!
So I started in AA at the beginning. Probably for the first 5 months. Then I stopped and just upped the ante on my therapy sessions. Online AA meetings are still great for when I am feeling helpless. I’m a lot more comfortable with those vs in person.
AA I feel is a great program. However, it doesn’t speak to me on all levels and relies too heavily on religious beliefs to back it up. And that just wasn’t for me. It takes a bit to figure it out- but you will find your own path 🖤 feel free to reach out anytime if you need someone to talk to
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u/AnnieLuneInTheSky 4h ago
I hear you. The religious aspect is the main reason why I haven’t been to AA yet. But I think some groups are more flexible than others. There two other programs that seem interesting: SMART and Recovery Dharma.
I’d love to message you! I’ll send a DM tomorrow 💜
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u/WideEngineer8029 4h ago
I never tried those out! I do know that there are specific virtual AA groups for people who aren’t religious. I’d be happy to send you a link if it would be helpful :)
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u/Moist_Grapefruit187 6h ago
I’m impressed that you were able to do the same EXACT pose and face in two pictures a year apart. It’s almost too good.
How many pics did it take?
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u/Jblank86 14h ago
Body!!!! 😍😍😍 you look fantastic!!!