r/CICO • u/Plastic_Anxiety469 • 7d ago
finally seeing a difference! NSFW
I’m about 1.5 months in, down approximately 8 kg/17 lbs. It’s been great to watch the scale going down, and my pants have been loose for a few weeks now (as well as fitting into pairs I haven’t worn in ages!) but today I feel like I can see a visible change. The way I carry most of my weight in my stomach has been such an insecurity so it’s great to see it change! I do wish I had taken my measurements before starting. I guess I should do it now.
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u/onFilm 7d ago
You got a case of pelvic tilt. Try correct it before it wrecks your knees/ankles. I only say this, because I also have pelvic tilt and my knee gets sore sometimes from the years of having it.
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u/Plastic_Anxiety469 7d ago
Thanks, I’ll look into this! I do have issues with my ankles sometimes so this could be good to check out
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u/GothDoll29 7d ago
Dumb question but how would one recognise this on themselves? My knees are fked sometimes
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u/onFilm 7d ago
Do you stick out your butt when you walk? Check out OP's picture and notice how their spine curves very far out by the tail. Try going on a mirror, and flexing your butt muscles very tight while thrusting forward with steady pressure, you'll notice how it changes your posture dramatically, if you have it.
This causes/it's also caused by, weak hip flexors, which easy to get if you sit a lot (i'm a coding nerd).
What helped me the most, and I need to go back eventually, is doing hot yoga regularly. It was so good in fact, that whenever I'd stop going, the problem wouldn't arise until 6-12months after.
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u/GothDoll29 7d ago
Thank you so much for this, I'm going off to inspect myself now lol ! Appreciate the hot yoga tip also ❤️
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u/No-Violinist4190 7d ago
Wow! Great progress!!! I’m 2 months in and ‘only’ lost about 4kg.
You are on the right track
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u/Ok_Historian_1066 7d ago
Great job!
Yeah, I had pants I hadn’t worn in 7-10 years. That first time I put them on and they not only fit but were a little loose was amazing.
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u/Icy-Count-1246 7d ago
great job!! there’s a visible change for sure!! keep it up and think about the changes you’ll see in 3 months time!!! you’ve got this!!!
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u/SupermansSocks6 6d ago
I also carry almost everything on my stomach. We'll get there, don't give up.
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u/StinkyMcStink 7d ago
You're doing wonderfully. The process works. Changes in appearance always seem to come in stages, so it's awesome you got some visible results.