Hello, everyone!

My name is Saphirina, but I go by Rina. I'm from the United States and have over 100 lbs to lose. I am currently at 242 lbs (started at 253 a month ago). My goal weight is 125 lbs.

I have always struggled with my weight. I was an overweight child and teenager. In college, I started losing weight in a very unhealthy way and spiraled into anorexia. My lowest recorded weight at the time was 68 lbs, but I think I went a bit lower than that before I started recovery.

Since then, I have steadily gained more and more weight until I reached my highest of 253 last month. Getting over the 250 lb mark was the wake up call I needed to start losing the weight. So, here I am!

I look forward to getting to know this community!

Rina

Hello Rina and

Congrats on your weight loss and commitment. Sorry you have had so many struggles; I hope you are having your weight loss plan supervised by your doctor.

What kind of eating and exercise plan are you on?

Thank you for the welcome, Misti!

My doctor is aware of my weight loss efforts and is being very supportive. I'm fortunate to have found a doctor that understands weight loss-related struggles.

I have a degree in Nutritional Sciences, although I decided to take a different path career-wise.

My food plan is based on a 1000 Calorie diet. I do not eliminate any foods. Rather, I focus on nutrient-dense foods with the goal of getting plenty of protein, 25-30g of fiber, calcium, beneficial unsaturated fats, etc. This is not easy to do in a 1000 Calorie diet, which is why I wouldn't recommend anyone attempt this without consulting a nutrition professional.

Exercise-wise, I'm extremely out of shape. So, for now, I take daily walks around my neighborhood. I avoid steep inclines at this time, focusing on slowly increasing my fitness level. I am also slowly starting yoga again, something that I've been trained in previously.

That's it in a nutshell! My biggest struggle is managing expectations. Losing weight the healthy way takes time, but it's difficult to not want results quick, especially given my history.

Rina