For me it was when I could no longer fit in my clothes, I feel like before then I was in denial and would tell myself since I’m wearing the same size I couldn’t be getting that much bigger even though everything felt so tight. Did anyone else have a moment like this
I hate my body. I have no energy to walk so when I do try to get to 10k steps its draining. Same with eating. I just found out granola isn't really something I should be eating if I want to lose weight.
Im just tired and I want to lose weight while also being healthy and happy. But it feels I can't choose both. I have to choose one.
I feel disgusting everywhere I go and I feel like I don't ever fit in. I want to be skinny and healthy. Not concerning skinny. But skinny where I'm happy and not even worried about my body more so worried about my health.
My family is not rundown poor, we live quite comfortably, but we do have a very strict budget keeps us in that comfortable level so my biggest question is without having to spend anything, what’s the best way for me to start looking at losing weight?
I’ve been overweight my entire life the previously it was at a level where I was still pretty physical capable (still mostly am) but lately I’m not that it’s been taking a toll on how easily when did I get as well as my stamina for things like walking.
I’m looking for something that’s tried and true but it’s also more likely to work a little bit on the quicker side as I do tend to give up too easily if something isn’t working quick.
I’ve been watching my calories pretty strictly and have never gone above my weekly deficit once over the last 30 weeks. Lost about 35lbs since March. However, this last week has just been terrible mentally and physically (going through some major health issues already) and went over my weekly deficit by 500 calories. Ended up at 3000 calories under maintenance vs the 3500. Anyone ever run into that? Just felt like my motivation wasn’t there.
I’m a 22F and I went from 120lbs to 160lbs in the last 2 years. College was rough for me, and I was definitely stress snacking BAD and using food as a coping mechanism. I also had stopped exercising after being extremely active throughout my teenage years.
I’ve gotten in therapy and finally feel at peace with my mental health and feel like myself again. I want to work on being more active and having a healthier body, and that includes getting down to a healthier weight.
I’m 5’1, so all of the weight loss advice I’ve seen is to do 1500 calories a day??? I’ve tried to track calories and get close to this, but I’m just constantly thinking about food and I’ve noticed myself being constantly irritated and snippy when I follow this, so I really don’t see this as sustainable.
I’ve been exercising daily, I work a fairly active job, and get at least 10k steps a day. The food is really my problem. I love snacking. I love sweets. I love chips. I love soda. I crave them all all day. I don’t know how to give up the foods I love and portion control is hard for me.
Does anyone have any advice of how they got this under control? Is there good substitutes of snacks that I can eat a larger volume of?
Please don’t suggest a weight loss medication, I am not interested.
Thank you!
I’m someone who likes seeing quick results. However, I’ve started my weight loss journey knowing that sustainability requires time and patience. Yet, ever since I began eating better and exercising, I find myself constantly checking the mirror whether I’m just using the restroom or finishing a workout.
I was wondering if there is anyone here who is approaching or has already reached their ideal weight, someone who went through what I’m experiencing now and what they did to move past that mindset.
That’s exactly why I’ve failed in the past, because I didn't see quick results. It’s starting to happen again now, even though I’ve only been exercising and trying to eat healthily for three days.
To wrap things up, I want to be honest... I don’t want to give up again just because I’m not seeing immediate results. I find myself constantly wondering where I’d be right now if I hadn't quit those previous times. I think about how I could have already reached my ideal weight by now.
I lost about 100 pounds from May 25-Dec 25. I did really well, dieting, working out, I was on a weight loss med (still lost 30 pounds without it). Well, recently I’ve fallen off. I haven’t gained all the weight back, about 20ish, but I wanna get it off again + maybe an extra 10 or so. Any advice on how to get back on? Especially when having a busy schedule? And how to deal with cravings/boredom eating? It feels like my stomach never gets full.
I 28F am at the heaviest weight of my life 575lbs (I know 😩) at 168cm. I am trying my best but I am struggling with seeing no results. My issue is I have so many body related hurdles in the way. I struggle with pain in many issues but mainly my back and feet. I always feel like I’m one wrong step away from throwing my back out entirely and it does go out multiple times a year. My feet swell so bad by the end of the day that I cannot move them. So my activity is very limited. I also live remote with no access to gym/pool etc. I am on pre portioned meals and I eat strictly this with sugar free electrolytes/soda. I just keep seeing more and more posts about people my age or even younger passing away from obesity and I’m terrified that will be me soon if something doesn’t change. I just feel hopeless sometimes. It seems like diet isn’t doing much of anything but I’m having a hard time finding ways to get my heart rate up without needing to do much walking/ movement that is very painful for me. Any advice or even just success stories/encouragement would be great.
So I’ve recently started exercising a lot more and eating less and now I have hardly any energy. It’s not even like “oh I’m tired” but it’s like painful to move. Idk if I’m being dramatic or is my deficit too big?
i (F20) weigh 90kg and i’m 173cm tall. Last year I was able to get myself down to 75kg but I was eating like shit and drank all the time. Now i’m eating better and exercising more but my weight is now up. I wouldn’t say I look like how I weigh, but its a bit demoralising. I don’t do heaps of cardio and i’m told that its probably how i’ll end up losing weight. I lift heavy and my gym split is good, so I can’t understand why i’m now the heaviest I’ve ever been. I’m also taking creatine, so i’m aware it makes you put on 1-2kg of water weight. I guess I just need help to figure out how to lose weight. Happy to attach photos of how I look as technically my weight is considered obese but i don’t look obese if that makes sense. Anyways I need help to look more toner for december, help!!
I’m on a weight loss journey. Nothing crazy but ignoring what I eat and how much/little I eat has landed me with some health issues that changing my diet and exercising a little should fix. I have a friend, we’ll call her Shirley. For the most part she’s a great friend. Anyone would be lucky to have her. But she’s made some comments lately basically treating me like I’m st*rving myself to get in better shape. I promise you I am not. But once I started eating a balanced diet and went from a sedentary lifestyle to moderate exercise, the weight has been shedding. I am doing everything naturally. I work with a team of doctors and a nutritionist, physical therapist, chiropractor and have had a couple of trainers along the way. (The health issues from my old, lazy way of life really stacked up.) I went from less than 2000 steps a day to 10,000+ for instance.
I don’t know how to approach her comments bc they are kind…on the surface. But we’ve dealt with some issues before regarding her having some jealousy towards me. She’s apologized and has promised herself and me that she will do better. So I don’t know if this concern is her genuinely making sure I’m okay or if there’s some residual animosity. Even when we hang out she’ll suggest things I don’t ordinarily eat any more. I’ll say yes from time to time bc part of the changes I’m trying to make are to be able to keep this up for life and a life of never having pizza again isn’t one I’d like. So I’ve already accounted for eating “junk” from time to time in this new lifestyle but I’d like to reduce it as much as possible. I’m anxious now bc I no longer have complete faith that all of her concerns are coming from a good place. I really do want to stay friends with her, and I DO want someone to look out for me in case I start doing something unhealthy unknowingly. Advice?
Hello all! I’ve lost 100 lbs yet I struggle when people comment on it. Any advice? Does anyone else experience this?
Backstory: As I stated, I’ve lost 100 lbs so it’s noticeable to everyone (except me). People have commented on it and I always get weird about it. I try to dodge the questions or change the topic. Like I should want to tell everyone and celebrate the accomplishment. Of course I’m not done loosing weight but it’s a big milestone.
having a hard time locking in; im a sahm to an 11 month old. lots of responsibilities at home so i find it hard to exercise (i just have a walking pad) when i do have down time im watching tv or on my phone. husband works 3 pm to 11pm. im mainly interested in calorie deficit; still eating the foods i eat but just smaller portions. walking pad daily and cutting out soda. more water. 250 lbs 5’1. goal weight: 200lbs
How do u guys have greek yogurt bowls everyday or am i just fat and putting too much stuff in it? The issue is i feel like its not even a lot like its 1 banana 1 apple granola (but tbf the granola is very high in cal), yogurt, chia seeds cs i have issues with bloating, and greek yogurt
Full-fat Greek yogurt (95 g) ~92 kcal
Banana (135 g) ~120 kcal
Apple (116 g) ~60 kcal
Chia seeds (27 g) ~131 kcal
Granola (48 g) ~212 kcal
Total ~616 kcal
F33, 156cm / 5'1. 85kg / 187lbs
I have been struggling with my weight since I can think. I have checked so many things, calculated, wrote every day in my diary to count calories. Usually I followed the "Don't go under 1200" rule. So I usually ate between 1200-1500kcal. This made my weight stable tho. I didn't lose, I didn't gain.
Now I eat a lot less because of medical reasons (I have kidney pain and unfortunately the doctors still dont look into it, even if I call and/or go every day to them), so now I can't even eat more. All of a sudden, I lose the weight that I should have lost ages ago and which should be normal for a 1200-1500kcal diet imo.
It's really annoying, because 1200kcal is already quite little and I am afraid, if I feel better again, that I will eat again up the lost weight. And I hate that I can only lose weight with 800kcal apparently. I wonder, how do other women, who are my height (and my weight), lose weight usually?
I did check a few times with a doctor if my thyroid is fine, if I have pmos and if I would be insulin resistence, because no matter what I did, nothing helped. But the tests came back all fine, so nothing wrong with those.
I understand calorie deficits, but mentally I’m struggling with this. I could have an In-N-Out lettuce-wrapped burger for lunch and two slices of Margherita pizza for dinner and still fit my estimated calorie budget.
Yet I keep thinking, “Something’s gotta be wrong. I can’t actually be losing weight eating burgers and pizza.” Eating my favorite foods while making progress feels too good to be true.
Does anyone else relate? Is there something I’m overlooking, or did it take you time to trust that these foods could fit?
and I don't know how to deal with that, mentally. I feel better, I can do more, but it crushes me, that really nothing has changed mentally. I still feel hella ugly, maybe more so than before. I lost the weight in about a year without the new go to drug, and maintained a lot of muscle (through exercise), but it doesn't help with the skin... my connective tissue was always bad and now weighing less makes it even look worse. I'm 36 F and weighed 132 kg (292 lbs) and I'm down to 82 kg (180lbs) still not 'the' goal weight for my height 1,64 m (5ft3) but my skins looks so bad rn, it's only going to look worse....
Outwards it looks okay, but beneath the clothes... its a whole other mess. especially my upper arms... Can't wear short sleeves or loose sleves....
Has someone experiences or tips to deal with this mess? An operation is financially out of the question.
I want to lose weight but don't really know how, like go on a calorie deficit i guess but what else?? I need some tips
Trying to fast for 72 hours. No food except tea. How long do you think I'll last?
Already completed 24 hours btw.
27F. Basically as the title states. I’m so bummed and unhappy with my life. I have chronic pain and recently lost the ability to walk comfortably. Food is the only thing that brings me joy. It’s all I think about.
But it also brings me misery. I need to eat until I feel disgustingly full, otherwise I’ll just keep thinking about food until I eventually binge. It’s not like this all the time though– I’ll have three good weeks of safe calorie counting and I’ll feel really good, but then I crash and burn.
I’ve struggled with this for years, but it’s gotten worse since my pain has worsened. I went to therapy and my therapist suggested weight loss meds, despite me not being clinically overweight. I need to lose 15 pounds and I feel like I will never get there. I don’t know what to do and I’m so sad.