Weight Loss for Everyone

18F, 5'6, 130 lbs. goal: 110 lbs. i've decided to intentionally lose weight for the first time. i have been binge eating because my current living situation has made me insanely stressed out and anxious. i also haven't been balancing my time well, so the last time i went to the gym was in november. i feel less confident about my body since gaining so much weight so quickly. i don't feel healthy either because my diet has mostly been processed snacks that upset my stomach. i'm typing this right after binging on a bag of sun chips, even though i had a balanced dinner earlier. for context, i usually weigh between 115-120, sometimes 110 during the summer when i have all the time in the world to workout and be active. i really need support because i don't have much right now. please give me encouragement, i really need to have one thing go right in these next few months. submitted by /u/barbiethegreat [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/...

Female 5'3, 143lbs, Highest weight 165lbs. I've been stuck for months without making progress with calorie counting. Mostly because of either going a decent amount over my calories or straight binge eating. I don't feel 100% comfortable where I am and would like to keep losing bit more weight, but clearly this isn't working for me. Has anyone switched to mindful/intuitive eating after counting calories/macros and continued to lose weight. Fyi my calorie target is around 1800 calories. submitted by /u/kated1994 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10qfbha/has_anyone_continued_to_have_success_even_with/

F/22 (5'2) So I've gained 50-70 pounds since july (I was about 139 then. Pushing almost 200 now, last I weighed) and I feel absolutely horrible about it. I'm on vacation visiting my boyfriend atm and I go back home next week and will try to start back on my routine and hopefully start losing weight again. I've tried multiple times to start over but it's so difficult and I feel like it's impossible. I literally hate how I look now. I feel so defeated and hopeless. Any tips, tricks, encouragement would be greatly appreciated as I'm struggling. I don't know what else to really do. I'm trying so hard but I always fail and give in bc I have no willpower Has anyone else been in this position and overcame it? I hate feeling like this and yes, I know I did it to myself. I used to weigh over 320 pounds. at this rate I'll be right back at that weight if I keep it up and that terrifies me. Back home I usually ate around 1200 cals and would do a mile or ...

I like asking chat gpt random questiosn and I was browsing the sub which prompted me a few Question 1: What would be more filling 2000 calories of chicken rice, veggies, and fruits or 2500 calories of mcdonalds Answer : 2500 calories of fast food, such as McDonald's, would likely be less filling compared to 2000 calories of chicken, rice, vegetables, and fruits . Fast food items tend to be high in calories, sugar, and unhealthy fats, while being low in fiber and other nutrients. While these foods may provide a quick burst of energy, they do not promote feelings of fullness and satisfaction and can lead to increased hunger. Eating a balanced diet that includes a variety of nutrient-dense foods can help to promote feelings of fullness and satisfaction, while limiting high calorie, low nutrient foods like fast food. Question 2: Is it possible to feel full when losing weight? Answer: Yes, it is possible to feel full when cutting weight. Maintaining feelings of fullness and satisfa...

I am 5'1 and female, and I am around 165 pounds... I don't have a scale so I'm going based off the last time I was weighed. I would really like to lose weight but it's hard to know where to start. I have started exercising for half an hour every day. Is that enough? I am pretty unfit as you could probably guess, so I wanted to start off smaller. I sometimes play sports casually with my friends on weekends, that was my wake up call because I could not keep up! I have been interested in calisthenics but I am not that strong so it is hard to do a lot of the exercises I see. Any suggestions for me? Should I start running? Do you have any exercise recommendations for a beginner? I also do calorie count, but I have no food scale so I use more rough measurements with measuring cups and spoons. I have been making healthier choices and drinking more water and tea. What other advice do you guys have for me? Thank you! submitted by /u/how_is_this_taken_ [link] [comm...

I'm jumping back on the weightloss train as I fell off for a little bit during the holidays. At this point I'd like to lose about a pound a week or roughly 500 calorie deficit. The problem is I'm eating school lunches which is pretty hard to gauge so I could easily be off by a few hundred calories either way each day. Does anyone have some advice on what a 500 calorie deficit feels like to you or maybe other ways I can tell? thanks! submitted by /u/Klauslee [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10qcjbl/trying_to_gauge_hunger_for_weight_loss/

Todays a bad day. I’ve eaten my days worth of calories already and it’s only 3pm. I haven’t exercised today, I’ve only walked 2000 steps. I need to lose weight. But todays been rough. I want to do exercise but I just can’t be bothered standing up. My BMI is 40~ I’m only 24. 5 years ago my BMI was half that. I just want to feel comfortable being in my own skin and weight again. I like exercising and it makes me feel better but I just don’t know today I just needed to vent. Thank you if you listened submitted by /u/what-a-doric [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10pomml/im_feeling_sad_today_and_cant_be_motivated_to/

Hey r/loseit ! Lurker here. I’ve been using this subreddit as reference material as I’ve began my weight loss journey, and after 9 grueling months, I’ve lost over 90 pounds! My original goal was 80, but I truly feel that I can hit 100 by late-March. After toughing out the holidays and keeping a consistent 6-day a week workout routine through busy work travel, I’ve hit a wall. I’ve been eating at a calorie deficit since May, and I feel mentally exhausted. Over the last 3 weeks, I’ve gone over my defecit by at least 40-200 calories and had a 4200+ binge this past Saturday. After the binge, my fiancé had a heart to heart with me. She’s supported me through this whole journey, but she feels like I’m taking it too far. I used to have an obsession with over eating and she feels like I’ve now taken this obsession the opposite direction. (Note: I do meticulously count calories.) I’m starting to think it’s time to switch to maintenance, but am worried about gaining weight after buying a who...

Hello lose it folks! Day 30. Wowza! Here’s next month’s sign up post: https://redd.it/10omqf7 Because this month has 31 days, y’all can wrap up now or the 31st. Log before I eat everything: Got it today. 1800 – 2000 calories a day: On it! I over did it yesterday, there was leftover birthday cake. I’ll do better today. Exercise five days a week: 30 minute stationary bike. I'd like to do more but this is already a non zero day, huzzah! 24/30 days. Journal for two minutes before playing my Switch: Haven’t played yet, have journaled. 28/30 days. Read & respond to at least 3 comments a day on this post: Off to check in on that sign up post :) Today's gratitude list: Today, I'm grateful for a warm, reliable transport. It was negative 4 degrees when I went to work this morning. Yeesh. Random self-care action I want to conquer today: Early to bed. Someone, who shall remain nameless but is also a feline, sang the song of their people at 1, 3 & 5 this morning. Good...

When I look in the mirror I feel ok about how I look, even though I still have a way to go before I reach my goal weight, but when I look at pictures of myself I think I look so much worse/heavier. I'm not sure if I'm just experiencing the "camera adds 10 pounds" effect or if I'm just delusional when I look in the mirror. How do I reconcile how I see myself in these 2 ways? Does anyone feel the same way about how they look or feel the opposite? Do you just ignore one or the other (the camera or the mirror)? submitted by /u/eagrbeavr [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10pkmvl/do_you_believe_the_mirror_or_the_camera/

Ever think about how freaking exhausting it would be to be a game character in a world like Skyrim, Mass Effect or Breath of the Wild? So much running and fighting and climbing! To keep myself motivated and enjoying my workouts my goal is to be fit like Commander Shepard. Not literally but I find it a lot of fun to pick workouts that go along with the games I like. I then reward my hard work by playing those games. Double dopamine hit. So, if you were to pick a character to workout as, who would you pick? submitted by /u/Striving_Stoic [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10phlkv/gamer_workout_goals/

I made a post about how hopeless I felt about losing weight. And when I “attempted” last year, I actually gained 30+lbs. Well since the 14th Jan after crying in my room and felt so low that I wanted to mutilate myself, I decided to start again. There is NO way I’m going train more. At the bare minimum I just want to track my calories and stay in its limit. Mentally the gym seems a bit much for me, so I started off eating 1600 calories a day. But I will conquer that at some point, one step at a time. One or two days of the week I go over by 200-700 calories but I’ve never felt so in control. It’s never thrown me off, made me feel bad, etc. I just get back to tracking and it’s all ok. I don’t eat hyper healthily but tracking forces me to, because I’m not wasting 900 calories on one burger anymore. Fuck that. Im mixing up my diet, making better choices, and limiting my beverages. I’m ok with feeling hungry, I haven’t craved fast food in a while and I physically cannot hold down as m...

5’1 female here, 17 and turning 18 in a few days. i currently weigh somewhere around 205 lbs, which at my height is just a disgusting weight to be at. i’ve always been a bigger person due to a slow metabolism, genetics, etc. abojt a year ago though, i gained around 50 pounds in just a couple of months due to antidepressants. i switched meds, but i’m still on SSRIs and can’t get off. anyway, i play sports, i’m active, i just don’t know how to eat cleanly. i love junk food. so i’m just looking for advice on how to fix my diet, how to work out effectively, what you think i need to do to lose this weight for good. i want to be around 120 but it just feels so impossible so i’m looking for any advice you might have. thank you submitted by /u/tubdingle [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10osdv1/morbidly_obese_at_17_and_desperate_for_help/

Hi folks of loseit. i've been on my weight loss journey for about 3 years now, and while i wish I could say that i've been successful, i sadly have not been. I lost 30 pounds in 2020, only to gain most of it back in 2021. Then I lost those same 30 pounds again and then some, but once again gained it all back at the end of 2022. I'm reaching out in dire need of support. I need to know i'm not the only one who stumbled off the wagon and lost most of their progress... I'm once again embarking on my journey, and hopefully this time i can make it to the finish line. I guess i'm just really needing some reassurance submitted by /u/Tsakirama [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10oprhv/need_to_know_im_not_alone/

(F32) So short back story: I have a history of being overweight, then being anorexic, then gaining the weight back and then some and keeping it on for 10+ years. The entire 10 years trying and failing at losing and keeping lost weight off. My highest weight was 250lbs, and I was 245lbs in 2020 when I got pregnant with my son. Well, it seems to be the case that I lose weight when pregnant, and after having him I ended up at 208lbs. Despite trying to use that as motivation to keep going, I couldn't keep it off and by the time I got pregnant again in 2022 I was 220lbs. (I was glad I never got back to 245 though). I ended up at 190lbs after having her, and that was almost 5 months ago. I am now teetering between 198 and 199 and I am STRUGGLING to get back on track and just lose the rest of my weight!!!!! My ultimate goal is 145/150, but for now I just want to get out of the 190s!! My main and, really, ONLY problem right now is eating sweets after dinner. I don't eat perfectly thro...

I (F27) just started going to the gym it's 3 almost the 4th week in. I'm 180lbs now but when I started I was 174lbs I'm averaging 2lbs per week! I eat healthy for the most part and eat 1400-1500 calories a day but I'm dropping it to 1350 now. I do strength training and then walk on the treadmill for 15-30 mins. What am I doing wrong!!?? Please anything helps and I would love to answer any questions. submitted by /u/Beautiful-Bar-9398 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10op54p/gaining_weight_help/

Hello lose it folks! It’s almost a new month, which means, drum roll, a new daily accountability challenge. For the newbies to the sub reddit, please start here, so much good info! https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/wiki/quick_start_guide https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/wiki/faq And hey, maybe it’s not a bad idea to review them regardless of where you are in your journey. Let’s get down to the business, shall we? This is the sign-up post to outline your goals. Please don’t limit yourself to weight loss or health goals, we’d love to hear about your reading list, chores, whatever you want to do in the month ahead. There will be a daily update post for you to post how your day went, you can use whichever daily post fits your time zone if that’s an issue too. Don’t feel bad for missing a day here & there, this post is to help you feel supported however often you would like to check in. At the end of the month, there is a wrap up post to reflect on the progress you made or didn’t ...

I (26f) am started to get really frustrated with the lack of sleep from muscle chest pain. I am doing so well with working out and my new weight lifting routine, but mixing this with push ups, pull ups and all weight resistance involving chest muscles is making it impossible to sleep. I know it’s definitely muscle pain and not anything else so I’m not worried, but it’s like my body convinces itself something serious is wrong just as I am about to sleep. This results in me tossing and turning all night. I have tried taking pain killers just before I sleep and using a hot water bottle, but it doesn’t seem to help. I don’t want to stop my routine because I am starting to feel fitter and stronger, but I’m really at my wits end with the discomfort at night. Does anyone else get this and can you recommend anything? Thank you so much submitted by /u/Ok_Pick1812 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10olg5b/cant_sleep_because_of_chest_pain_every_night/ ...

I've taken time to reflect on different phases of my life and how my different behaviors led to my changes in weight gain across these phases. This is a post about how I've learned to accept where I am with my physical (and secondarily mental) health, and how I think I can move forward with self-love, patience, and forgiveness as I attempt to change the trajectory of my health. It's the same song and dance many of you have been through. I have tried many attempts to lose weight, mostly focusing on restrictive behaviours (e.g., excluding food groups, restricting eating windows) followed by throwing in the towel and deciding to eat whatever I want or even having episodes of binge eating. Here's a brief outline of what I experienced at different stages of my life and some behaviours I thought was contributing to my weight in those periods: Adolescence : I lost a parent as a child, grew up extremely insecure, and I remember turning to food as an adolescent and this...

Since January of 2022, I've lost about 85lbs (CICO and some light weight training along with trying to get out and hike more). I've gone from a (US) size 26 to size 20 in jeans, and from a 4x to a 2x or XXL in most things. I know this in my brain, but yesterday while I was shopping, I kept picking out 3x tops because the 2x/XXL stuff just didn't look big enough. And in every case, I had to leave the fitting room to grab the smaller size. I don't think that's ever happened before in my life! And I feel like I'm able to buy clothes that flatter me now as opposed to one's that just cover my body, which is wild. I still have a long way to go, but I'm so encouraged. submitted by /u/RivetingRosie27 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10nuxr2/nsvclothes_shopping/

I was told that the medication would really help with weight loss and that some people who are at a healthy weight even struggling to keep weight on and need extra help to keep weight on. I have found that I lost my appetite for the first month but then my appetite came back, I know I just need to do it the hard way but I feel I need the extra support restricting my appetite. Is there anyone out there that did loose weight on ADHD medication? If so what medication where you on? And to what extent did it help you? Or how did it help you? submitted by /u/Impressive_Drawer394 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10nu2l2/has_anyone_lost_weight_with_the_help_of_adhd/

I (14m, 5”7) started a diet and workout regiment on January 25 at 211 lbs, and I have since lost 5 lbs of weight. I have been eating 1.2k-1.9k calories a day (i used to eat >3,000 a day), and I’ve been doing cardio, calisthenics (push ups, sits up), and some occasional lifting. My goal is to get down to 150 lbs by the end of this year, and the start of everything seems to be great so far. Any feedback is appreciated! submitted by /u/rustrustyrust [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10nslzt/5_lbs_down_in_3_days/

I've recently gained a lot of weight and I feel depressed and shit because l'm not trying hard enough to lose weight and I'm getting fatter and fatter and I am so far from my goal now and l'm so overwhelmed. I've lost motivation and can't seem to find the energy to take control of my weight. I feel embarrassed and humiliated by my weight gain and it's affecting my daily life. I want to be thinner, but it seems like every day I just keep getting a bit fatter. I can't stand it anymore and I need help. I would greatly appreciate any tips, advice, or support or someone nice to be accountability partner/friend. Thank you. submitted by /u/fitness_time_broski [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10nr09g/feeling_lost_and_in_need_of_support/

How do yall stay motivated for diet when you're not working out? I'm currently limited due to time and parenting to lifting 2x a week, however when I've lost weight in the past exercise was a huge part of this. I know six packs are made in the kitchen but when i was running and hiking I just ate way better cause it forced me to (I wouldn't want to run after a big grease meal). I'm also a single parent so custody rotations really kill routine for me and I am someone who thrives when I have consistent routine. I've got 3 months of heart rate restrictions left following viral myocarditis, and need some motivation to not blow what I lost. As with long covid then myocaridtis by the time I'm cleared in April it'll have been 9 months since I've done any cardio over 120hr and I'll be very deconditioned. 2019 I was down to 235 (6ft 36m currently), but with more muscle mass than now. After covid and divorce I ballooned ro 305, dropped to 280 for about a...

I’m 16, 240lb and 5’7. I’m also a female. When I did my calculations, it says that I can lose weight(2 pounds a week) eating about 1800cal a day and exercising. This whole week I didn’t go above my maintenance amount and I mostly stayed below the 2000s in the 1800s and 1900s. Behold, I checked the scale and I gained a pound. What’s going on? I’ve been trying to lose weight for two years. I try to stay dedicated, but I’m losing hope. Food is so good. submitted by /u/Coronazonewearmask [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10n30ck/why_didnt_i_lose_anything/

28M, training for 4 years Current body weight, 182. Body fat percentage (inbody scan): 20% Lifts: (355/235/425) https://imgur.com/a/jAY8S4K Dec 2020 (red): 160lbs Dec 2022 (green): 180lbs My goal is to sit at about 185 and 10% body sometime in the next 3 to 5 years. At the moment, I'm sitting at about 20% according to a body fat scanner but visually I'd say I'm between 15-20%. My original plan was to slow bulk through April but I'm finding I'm already very uncomfortable at this body weight/body fat level. I'm considering a big 30 lb cut at about 1.5 lb per week for 20 weeks followed by a month or two of maintenance to let my body stabilize. That should put me at about 10% body fat and give me plenty of room for a nice and slow bulk up to 20% again. Thoughts? submitted by /u/Delta3Angle [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10n1eba/considering_a_30_lb_cut_wanted_to_get_some_second/

I am trying to lose the 20lbs that I gained over the pandemic. I am really motivated in terms of trying to portion control, eat within calorie limits, and try to eat healthier. Where I am really stuck is motivating myself to exercise. I just hate it and always have. :( So even though I set a goal for example to do cardio 2x a week (which I thought would be doable) I find myself faltering and not reaching my goal. I was wondering, if this is really setting back my weight loss goal a ton? And if so, any tips to get me going on the days I just can't get myself to exercise? submitted by /u/marcypoods [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10n12qj/how_important_is_exercise_for_weight_loss/

So not long started a weight loss journey. I'm desperate to stay on it because I feel that my health is going to be in serious jeopardy if I do not make changes. I'm just doing simple calorie counting. Trying to get exercise in as well and basically just do all the right things. I'm currently down 4.9kg (CW: 140.0kg) and that is the only thing that is keeping me going at the moment. The issue I'm having is that I'm 3 weeks in and still hungry all the time. From the moment I wake to the moment I go to sleep, I'm hungry. I don't know how much more I can take of this constant feeling. I fear that I'm gonna always feel like this and that the inevitable creep back up the scales will happen if I let my guard down and I'm at a loss as to what to do next. I'm probably just overreacting and I'm not sure what posting onto Reddit will do but sometimes just knowing that there is a light at the end of the tunnel helps. Anyway, rant over. Back to it. ...

I have a lot of Audible credits that are going unused because I get most of my audiobooks from the library. Does anyone have suggestions for audiobooks, podcasts, anything I can listen to, that you've found to be helpful for weight loss? Normally I enjoy listening to fun fiction books during exercise, chores, and driving, but if there's something you think would make weight loss more effective or less miserable, I'd like to try it. submitted by /u/Adventurous_Jicama_9 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10m8k9m/can_audible_help/

Hi, I am a 34 year old man who weighs about 305 pounds and I want to start walking to lose weight, I can walk 10,000 steps a day and I am wondering at my weight around how many calories would I burn if I walk 10,000 steps a day everyday at 305 pounds at around 3 mph on a treadmill. Right now I eat usually between 3 to 4 thousand calories a day and am pretty sedentary I don't actively try to get steps in and if I'm lucky I might get 4,000 steps most days I get under 1,000. I am 6'1 and about 305 pounds. Thanks. submitted by /u/Wise_Medicine547 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10mabac/how_many_calories_does_a_300_pound_man_burn/

I am currently 60kg and 176cm, which is considered a healthy BMI. however I do not look like I want to. I have quite a lot of chest fat to the point where it is quite uncomfortable and from what I think, it is not gyno. I am also looking to just lose fat in general, not weight, losing fat in the face and stomach. could anyone recommend me to a guide or what to eat? I feel like I have been eating very few calories for a long time, as I lost almost 20kg from 80kg to 60 as I am now, in just 3-4 months, and now my body has adapted to very few calories and so meeting a daily protein intake of over 100g, which is what I assume I need to lose this fat, in around 1000-1500kcal is very hard. 2nd question. is body recomposition what I need? will building muscle over this 'fat' really make me look slimmer and will I lose fat in places like the face? submitted by /u/watermelon6717 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10m698i/need_help_with_losing_...

20F/5’8”/SW: 205 CW: 180 GW:145 Hi all! I started my journey with losing weight and improving my quality of life last September and have been pretty steadily losing through calorie deficit and increased movement, however, I have been stuck bouncing between 180-178 for about a month now. I paused my deficit and workout regiment over Christmas and New Years but picked back up right where I left off, however, things have been pretty stagnant ever since. Just to make sure it wasn’t my holidays catching up to me I continued as normal and waited several weeks before worrying too much about it but I suspect I may be hitting a plateau or something and I am looking for any advice you all might have regarding this situation, how I can push through, if you have experienced this and what has worked for you, etc. Anything is greatly appreciated! <3 submitted by /u/im_not_bubles [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10m7rq2/advice_for_pushing_past_a_plat...

5’9” SW 230 lb lowest weight 150 lb Current weight 192 lb -_-. I worked really hard for a year and lost a lot of weight, however I still had a lot of internal turmoil I had to work through and I seemed to have lost the weight during a dark place. COVID hit, I started therapy, graduated university and met my boyfriend. I started to do the internal work and became a lot happier and weight maintenance went on the back burner. I let myself be happy and enjoy being happy for the first time in a long time. Now here I am at 192. I’ve been trying to work on it I started at 196 but I’m finding the weight isn’t falling off so easily. I need to work out so much harder and eat so much cleaner to just lose a pound. Now I’m getting into a dark place because of my weight, I keep wondering why did this happened as soon as I became happy: I just want to have both. I know there are lots of people like me, so I’m wondering for those going through it again or lost it all again, any advice? Motivation? I...

Hello lose it folks! Day 25!!! Dang this month is going by fast. Log before I eat everything: Got it today. 1800 – 2000 calories a day: Returned last night’s dinner to sender & am feeling lingering tired & gross so I'm letting maintenance calories if I want. Exercise five days a week: Rest day. 20/25 days. Journal for two minutes before playing my Switch: Haven’t played yet today but have journaled. 24/25 days. Read & respond to at least 3 comments a day on this post: Off to get after it! Y’all are keeping me going with your comments, I'm proud of you & you’re kicking butt! Today's gratitude list: Today, I'm grateful for my long weekend ahead. Random self-care action I want to conquer today: Me time! I’ve got some time off work so I can stay up late reading. Boring stuff handled, let’s hear from you! submitted by /u/Mountainlioness404d [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10lg7sl/30_day_accountability_ch...

Female/ 28/ 5'3/ 143lbs I've lost about 20-25lbs over the last 2 years but since the summer I've been super stuck. I'm constantly trying to track and then just overeating. My calories aren't too low at all, usually set them between 1700-1900 calories. But I struggle to hit them. My consistency and dedication to weight lifting is 100% on point but I'm stuck with fat loss. Anyone have any advice for motivation to stay within calorie targets? Or should I try to stop tracking and eat mindfully, although that often fails for me. Any advice would be amazing! submitted by /u/kated1994 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10lee9m/struggling_with_tracking_and_weight_loss/

Hey all, have tracked many metrics and done countless of hours of research, so wanted to share what has worked for me and key things I've learned so far. 1. PRIOR TO CHANGES – I'm 6'2". 2010–2019, fluctuated btwn 195 and 210lbs. Started creeping above that in 2019. – In 2022, diet went from not great to pure garbage: 3.5k – 5k calories daily, incl. soda, fast food, candy, and other processed junk. Gained 15–20lbs in under a year. – Hit 238lbs in November 2022 and realized that was... not OK. Louis CK echoed in my head: "I weigh 240 pounds, which not okay, because there's no way, like, you know, when you go to a doctor, they give you like a formula for how much your weight-- like a rule of thumb? I'm pretty sure it's not your age + 200 pounds. Like, I was watching a boxing match today and both guys, they weighed 110 pounds each. So both of those guys still need a fat baby and a dead dog to make me." Decided to make some changes, with a goa...

I'm a 6'2 18M and I have been eating only 1000 calories a day since January 6th. My weight on January 5th was 271 pounds and on January 25th my weight is 253 pounds. I'm happy with the weight loss and my meal plan has been working great for me. I've been sticking to an OMAD vegan diet, and I rarely feel hungry anymore. I've tried other methods in the past but they always cause me to binge. Now I never binge or even feel hungry. The only negative I would say is that I have been experiencing light grogginess and I have been sleeping a lot longer. However I hear that to loose that much weight in a short amount of time is dangerous. I always here people say that loosing more than 3-4 pounds a week is dangerous. I also hear people say that if your overweight (like me) then its fine to loose a lot of weight in a short amount of time. Other than that I feel awesome. Should I be worried of anything? Should I change my eating habits? submitted by /u/RepresentativeOk74...

So I recently started working out, (4 months ago) and I am making great progress, eating 1800 calories a day losing the weight steadily, (went from 33 BMI to 28, still not a lot but I'm happy about it. What triggers me the most is people calling me fat, and asking me why I don't just stop eating to lose the weight, This makes me want to eat very little just so I look leaner, just so I could stop getting called fat. I really hate it. I know I shouldn't eat that little but its very tempting. I'm scared I will develop an eating disorder. submitted by /u/Rykkqt [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10ldgn0/lost_15_pounds_but_people_still_telling_me_i_look/

Hi everyone, I am on the last week of a 28 day workout challenge (Courtney Black) which is 5 x 45-60 minute HIIT, weighted HIIT and weight resistance workouts per week. I have also been going to badminton twice a week and trying to get out for walks as much as possible. I am eating 1500 calories a day and trying to eat really nutritious foods & high protein. I feel better mentally, but physically I haven’t lost a single pound and my body feels the same. It’s so demotivating :( I am going to step up my game for the next challenge in a week and add in more exercise. Is there anything else I could be doing and should I go into a lower deficit? Would it be dangerous to cut down to 1300? I don’t want to hinder my workout progress by eating too little, but what I’m doing now isn’t working for me. Any advice would be so appreciated. Just to add, I was having a glass of wine in the evenings (within my calorie range), but I am cutting it out for a while now completely. Could this be contr...

Hi, i'm a 23M and have been fat all my life, i've been on this journey since late 2020 and had many ups and downs. My starting weight was 115kg/253lb, i have tried dozens of times to lose weight in the past, from gyms to swimming and martial arts, i tried my fair share of things but could never make it stick. But this time it just did but i couldn't tell you why, it just did, i didn't try anything new. Since then i am down to 85kg/187lb, but for some reason i don't feel a sense of accomplishment. I always thought i would feel super happy and motivated when i lost a bunch of weight but all i feel is indifference. I tried to congratulate myself everytime i got on the scale and lost more weight but i just felt stupid. My goal is around 70-75kg/154-165lbs, and hopefully when i get there i'll get the feeling of a job well done submitted by /u/sora_pedrob [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10kmtk5/why_dont_i_have_a_sense_o...

I’m on a cut on approx - 1300-1400 calories a day. I’ve been keeping my weekly average calories to about 1400 ish and have been losing weight decently. I’m 156 cm and 25 years old and weigh 50 kg at the moment. Sometimes I overeat, like today when my mom made homemade sweets and I ate a little too much. I end up undereating a few days later to maintain my weekly average and still be in a cut. I try no to do this often, but I also don’t want to avoid social events and my mom’s cooking because those are important memories for me. I just want to ask, is this normal to overeat like this once a week? I’m not trying to make it a habit. Today I went over at 2300 calories, and I enjoyed it, but I know I’ll prob be sticking to salads this week. submitted by /u/Red_Queen25 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10km3qb/is_it_normal_to_overeat/

I'm F/21/5'4" and I am 135lbs currently. I've been losing weight for about 8 months now, starting at 163lbs. That's about 28lbs lost! I really want to be in the 115-125 range. I'm not too sure how many calories I should be eating in a day honestly. Yesterday I ate 840 calories (I know it's very low, I was pretty much sedentary yesterday), and today I ate 1,815 calories. It feels like I ate a lot today and I'm very satiated. It actually feels like i ate too much maybe. How many calories is appropriate to eat a day to lose 15 lbs? And how long would that take? Thank you for your input! submitted by /u/Efficient-Boss3693 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10kmj9w/realistically_how_long_would_it_take_to_lose_15/

28F 5’11” SW:173 CW:144 GW:135-140 First off, big thank you to the community in this journey. Now that I’m nearing GW (yay!) I’m noticing more “little treats” make their way into my daily intake. I consistently log, but it’s slowing down my progress and making these last few pounds drag on. I guess I’m hoping for your stories of and thoughts on maintaining discipline when the transition to maintenance is looming. Thanks! submitted by /u/TroubleChoosing1776 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10kl0yi/the_last_push/

this might sound extreme to some people but due to intense restriction my body’s gotten used to consuming 100-350 calories per day. im realizing how unhealthy that is and was wondering if anyone has recommendations on how to fix my metabolism and raise my intake without gaining weight if possible? would working out more while raising my intake help with this? any tips would be appreciated:) also worth noting whenever i go over around 350 calories i feel very nauseous and stuffed submitted by /u/milk_luna [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10kl01x/fixing_a_slow_metabolism/

I got to my target weight 2 years ago, down from 86 kgs to 75 kgs. I've spent nearly my entire 20s attempting to get this under control. My damn parents had terrible eating habits, and I've had to spend almost a decade trying to get rid of them. I'm 29 now, these past two years have been a disaster due to me having to deal with a very stressful master's degree. Grad school has to be the worst disaster for mental health ever. But whatever, I got down to where I am, I still want to go further. I can't deal with cheese. That is going to have to get cut out, cause whenever I buy that I end up eating too much of it. It just doesn't work, every time I buy cheese I overindulge. Nonetheless, I know what to do. Grad school is over, the biggest problem I have now is getting a job, which I am sure I will be getting in between this week and next week. It's time to go back to losing those final 10 kgs. I'm counting calories one way or another, I hated doing that,...

Trying to lose weight has been virtually impossible for me thus far. I lose a few lbs here and there but I am seeing no real difference. I have been calorie counting, going to the gym multiple times a week. I just find it all so exhausting. Having to fit it all around working full time, I am always hungry if I stay within a deficit. And if I give in and eat just a normal amount of food/ don’t track my calories for a few days I literally gain all the weight back that I have spent weeks trying to lose. I am also finding it hard having a partner who refuses to cook for himself so I have to cook every meal for both of us, do the food shopping and basically plan every meal for him as well as myself. I gained the weight I am trying to lose when we got together and all of his bad habits, I picked up. He doesn’t do anything besides sit at his computer and play video games for 6 hours a day after work and all weekend, although at the beginning of our relationship it wasn’t like this. I kno...

I’ve gained probably 15-20 kg in the past 2 years, now I know this may not seem like much although it has massively impacted the way I live my life. I rarely ever leave the house, constantly feel depressed and sometimes resort to starving myself to feel better. I have an issue with binge eating (as well as over and under eating), I’ve tried going to a dietician a couple of months ago although I do not feel as if it helped at all. I truely do not know how to go about eating properly. I don’t sleep well and am in general constantly fatigued, I used to absolutely love running and now I can barely walk without feeling tired or in sore. In terms of exercising to lose weight I have no idea what to do or where to start. I occasionally have periods of trying to do exercise and have them ending in me feeling overly tired and sore from poor form the next day. I’m starting uni soon and may be moving away from home. I want to be able to finally feel comfortable in my body and stop having to co...

Recovering the last few years from an eating disorder where I heavily counted calories and kept myself unhealthy. Now I’m trying to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way, but I’m afraid of counting anything other than grams of sugar (due to health concerns with Diabetes in my family). Does anyone have any ideas/tips on how to lose weight without counting? For reference, I’ve started to workout most days at the gym (starting a week ago), and I’m beginning a job where I’ll be on my feet a good bit. Thanks in advance!! submitted by /u/Lala_am [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10jvqfc/loosing_weight_without_calorie_counting/

Hello, I am 14M. I weigh a total of 131 pounds and look relatively thin, but my stomach is kind of squishy and pokes out my pants. Not only that but my cheeks also feel squishy. I really don’t like this, I remember having none of those problems when I was younger. I don’t want to be like this anymore and really want to change. Now my main problem is not losing weight (mostly), but it’s rather me losing body fat and removing the squishiness. But I don’t even know where to start. I am sorry if I sound kind of unrealistic, I know this sub is rather for fat people making progress to be skinny, but I don’t know where else to look for my issue. Could you tell me how get rid of my squishiness? This is real important to me. submitted by /u/YouDidntHaveToDoThis [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10jtb0r/skinny_but_squishy/

I’ve been trying to lose weight for over a year with little luck. I’m 188lbs, and I want to get back to 150lbs. The problem is that my abilify medication is making me hungry ALL THE TIME. Seriously, I eat a hearty breakfast with protein and fats and I’m hungry like an hour later. I can’t stop taking it. Whenever I lower my dose, I get severely depressed. The last thing I want to do is get admitted for my depression. It sucks. I look bad and it makes me even more depressed. Does anyone have any experience losing weight on antipsychotics? submitted by /u/absolute1million [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10js75x/losing_weight_on_antipsychotics/

Ok I will explain the title. A week ago I went for a vacation. So I packed my suitcase and weighted it. It was 13.3 kg (29 lbs). That is also the amount of what I want to lose in weight for myself. It was confronting because I had to go down the stairs with the suitcase and it was heavy.. and I realised I have to carry this extra weight on by body all the time! So now that I'm back I'm going to start my weightloss journey. submitted by /u/Cool_Bluebird7490 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10jqrod/i_need_to_lose_my_suitcase/

So I eat 1300 calories a day, and just yesterday I only ate 1000ish because I was just busy more than usual. Is it a thing to make up for yesterday by eating an extra 300 calories today? This isn’t a regular thing, it was just yesterday. Or is what I asked is not an actual thing and that I’d just be eating my maintenance calories and that I’m actually not continuing my 1300/day calorie budget. I hope I’m not thinking too much about this, but like I always do so I wouldn’t be surprised making this situation complex Thank you for taking time out of your day to help answer my question:) submitted by /u/somepersonlolidk [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10jqv6u/ate_only_1000_calories_yesterday_can_i_make_up/

Hey there! I'm on a calorie deficit trying to loose some weight, but I have an addiction to a certain breakfast food. CEREAL. I love cereal, almost to the point where, if I could, I would eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The problem is, cereal is PACKED full of sugar and calories. 24% of your daily sugar entire is spent on just a cup of cereal, and it ends up being a lot more since I tend to fill my bowl to the brim with cereal and milk. I wanted to know, if I swap out my cinnamon toast with something like regular unsweetened cheerios, can I eat as much cereal as I want as long as I keep it within my calorie deficit? A cup of non-honey nut cheerios is only around 160 cals, with only 3g of sugar (2% of daily sugar intake) which, in comparison to cinnamon toast crunch and frosted flake's 250 cals and 25% daily sugar intake, is a whole lot better in my opinion. I usually skip breakfast, but if I go with a small bowl of cheerios instead of the high calorie breakfast's...

Here https://imgur.com/a/HYP2FgT is a picture of me at the beach in early summer 2022* and me last month. I did fluctuate and give up a few times early on, I won’t lie. But, so far, I’ve kept it off and have toned up! My weight went up and down most of my life. I was overweight by a few pounds, for sure, but never anything severe. I like being active, but have a thing for junk food. Last year I really cracked down on cooking at home and eliminating snacks. I also started working out 4-5x a week. Not only has it helped me lose weight/tone up, but it’s puts me in a better mood and I just feel good afterwards. I do eat out sometimes and I snack here and there, but I’m cooking most days of the week. And when I do buy it’s usually something healthy. Also, fruits are great. I tested up a bit when I took the after photo because I genuinely feel SO happy with my body right now. I never thought that would happen. I’m just really proud and wanted to share! submitted by /u/granny_stew ...

Day #22 I am down to 186 from last week’s 188.6! I was very stoked to find out I only lost 2 pounds this last week - over 3 and I would’ve started to worry (2lbs is safest I’ve heard for muscle retention). I’ve found 4 very cool things that have started to happen from weight loss that I HAVE to share! 1 - getting up from bed or getting into bed is a heck of a lot easier. I don’t grunt as much like I used to or lose my breath, and I can get out really quick in a moments notice and not stumble or lose balance. 2 - showering is easier as well! More turn radius, and a subtlety noticeable decrease in surface area, which makes for a faster shower. 3 - literally no more indigestion or GI issues! And not as much heartburn either, maybe once every 2 weeks, if that. 4 - and probably my favorite, I fit into my old black cargos I bought two years back. I haven’t worn these since my first date with my now fiancé. Good luck to you out there on your journey! Know that I am going through this d...

I’ve been eating potatoes past few days and I weigh them along with everything else I eat, but I just realized I’ve been weighing them only before I airfry them. Today I peeled and diced my potatoes, it weighed 145 grams, but after I airfried it, it weighs 95 grams. I told my friend that I’ve been over logging my calories because I’ve been logging the grams before I cook them, not afterwards. He said no and to keep logging the raw potatoes because those are the true calories. Then I told him but I’m not actually eating 145 grams of potatoes though, I’m eating 95 grams. And he said “oh, you might be right, i don’t know actually” So am I wrong or is he wrong lol, now I’m confused and feel so silly and dumb atm. submitted by /u/somepersonlolidk [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10ix7h1/am_i_weighing_potatoes_wrong_or_not_im_being_told/

My weight loss journey began about a year ago when I realized that my unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyle were taking a toll on my health. I knew that I needed to make a change if I wanted to feel better and improve my overall well-being. I began researching different diet plans and eventually settled on a balanced, whole-foods-based diet. This meant cutting out processed foods, sugary drinks, and snacks, and instead filling my plate with fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. But I didn't stop there, I also started to focus on my lifestyle. I began to exercise regularly and make sure I was getting enough sleep. I made a commitment to myself to be more active and to get moving. I started by taking short walks around my neighborhood, then gradually built up to more intense workouts like running and strength training. I also made sure to make time for self-care and relaxation. I started to practice yoga and meditation, which helped me to reduce stress an...

So I am looking to lose weight however I don’t really eat sugary things like that often. so I’m still confused as to how my weight is still here this includes I actually have a vegetarian diet and only eat meat like 1x a week if I even feel like getting it. For example if there is a plate of Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes I’ll get that over cake etc. sooo any advice ? Lol Also; I’m a college student so I do eat mostly at the cafeteria. submitted by /u/ybocaj21 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10i8p2b/diet_help/

Hello lose it folks! Day 21! Three weeks into 2023. I hope you’re all having a lovely Saturday. Log before I eat everything: Got it today. 1800 – 2000 calories a day: On it! Exercise five days a week: TBD today, ended up walking yesterday. 16/21 days. Journal for two minutes before playing my Switch: Got it today! 21/21 days. Read & respond to at least 3 comments a day on this post: On it! Today's gratitude list: Today, I'm grateful for a good nights sleep & some quiet time today. Random self-care action I want to conquer today: Finishing my laundry & double checking my meal prep recipe for tomorrow. Onto the fun stuff, how was your Saturday everyone? submitted by /u/Mountainlioness404d [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/10i5c2u/30_day_accountability_challenge_day_21/