Every time I eat my weight loss calories around 1300 at 5’1 female which should be enough I stay up all night. Really losing my crap here. I have a long drive and a 9-5 job so I don’t want to get in a car accident. Please help
Every time I scroll through social media, I see wild claims about weight loss that completely ignore basic human physiology. Things like "eating after 8 PM ruins your metabolism," "you need a juice cleanse to jumpstart fat loss," or "starvation mode will make you gain weight on 1,000 calories."
While these ideas are easily debunked by basic nutrition science, they still seem deeply embedded in mainstream diet culture.
What is the biggest, most frustrating myth you frequently encounter when people talk about losing weight? On the flip side, what is one genuinely underrated, evidence-based strategy that more people should focus on instead?
May sound like a silly question but consistency has always been my biggest hurdle. Trying to make a genuine change in my life and am hoping for some tips on staying consistent. I think I focus too much on the big picture instead of one day at a time. I currently weigh 375 and wondering if I focus on small goals to get to the end result is the proper way. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!
For everyone trying to undergo a calorie deficit (big or small) and doesn’t have an unhealthy relationship to food I’d advise you to go by weekly calories. Know your weekly maintenance or deficit you are trying to hit and just hit that number in the span of 7 days. That cuts off a lot of the stress hitting daily calories might bring and also allows you to eat more on certain days while cutting back a bit on days where you’re more sedentary
25M 5’11
SW 280lbs CW 230lbs GW 190lbs
I have been trying to lose weight for a year now, I lost 40 pounds in the first three months, then I lost another 10 pounds after. I reached a plateau for almost half a year now, I go to gym five days a week. Only have two meals a day, clean meal, little fat, low carb, high protein.
But every week or two, I can’t help myself to overeat a bit, maybe I stop at a McDonald’s, or worse, I go to a buffet with my friends. Eating 2000-3000 calories or more in a single meal.
Having huge meals is clearly stopping me from making progress. I can resist the craving, but not for long, I can make myself stay away from those for a week or two, but that’s it.
I tried to eat less everyday, but that raises my cortisol and makes me unable to concentrate on my work. Making recovery from gym longer, as I am still trying to get better at lifting and build some muscle while I lose weight. (Recomposition)
I need some advice from someone who had similar experiences, thank you very much.
Eary 20s female 120 pounds
I've been calories difcent for 6 months now the first 4 months lost 10 pounds, and I kid you not that scale has not moved in two months
Eating 1400 calories a day except Saturday that's my cheat day usually eat about 2500 calories
Work out 5 days a week
Walk about 10,000 to 17000 steps a day
I've lost around 10–12 kg, but now I've hit a plateau. My weight has been fluctuating between 61.8–62 kg, and it just won't budge. I'm 5'3" (female), and despite everything I've been doing, I can't seem to lose any more weight. What should I do?
Coming from someone who has no motivation due to anxiety and other mental health issues but still wants to get their steps in... I just pace in my room before and after meals and it works wonders lol
Also due to my anxiety and other things i don't have the courage to go outside and besides sometimes the weather sucks sooo
4 PM and i've already gotten 12k steps??? Just by pacing around in my room??? Actually insane. <3
And trust me, time goes by fast, i just watch youtube while walking around my bed and get distracted and suddenly i've walked like 2k steps???
Hi. I (20f) have a TON of trouble losing weight and it’s really worsening mental. I’ve been consistently fluctuating for the last 4-5 years between 170 and 190lbs, and I’m 5’8.
I work as a waitress and do daily runs that are about a mile total, simply because work runs me down. I’m constantly on my feet every day for at least 7 hours, and always doing something for work. I also walk to work, which is about 20 minutes each way.
My diet usually consists of a decent meal. Work gives me a discount, so I like going for a salad or a wrap that’s loaded with veggies and a protein of choice (we get to choose between fish, chicken, or beef). Protein shakes for the morning since I usually wake up around 9-10am and head to work by 11am-12pm. Lunch from work between 4-5pm. I might have a snack or save half of the meal for later.
Issue now is that I’ve always been told I have a slow metabolism and it’s normal and I’ll grow out of it. It frustrates me that I’m doing what I can with how limited I am as it is. I have no car, no gym in walking distance, no budget for something besides some exercise bands and trying to hold heavy books and items during short workout sessions at home.
Is there something I should be doing differently? It’s been three months since I started working as a server and though my muscle has obviously increased, it’s undefined. I’d really like advice on how to tone down.
Edit: Thank you for the comments. It’s very good to hear more advice. Without a car I’m limited as to where I can go for food, as I live alone and my budget is strict. I’ll be looking into more of these options.
As to answer more: salads are ~600 kcal as we don’t have a saucy base (it’s literally a cup and a half of lettuce, and sprinkled on onion, tomato, light cheese, and a few chicken strips chopped up). Wraps are obviously more than this, and I’d guess around 1000 kcal alone based on ingredients which are the same as the salads. Yes, they are estimates, I’m sorry. I do get dressing so I’ll look into healthier options. The protein shakes are either Fairlife Core (230 kcal) or another one around that number, which I’ve unfortunately forgotten since I have none in my fridge at the moment 🥲
Thank you for the advice. I’m both financially and geographically limited, but they are building a grocery store in the plaza I work at, so here’s to hoping!
Edit 2: Because I forgot to explain: I try to stay under 1800 kcal whenever possible. I have an issue of eating even if I don’t feel hungry, which I’ve been doing much better about recently, so progress also might just start being made.
I (26m) am trying to lose weight with my wife (25f) and have been working on it for the better part of a year now. We workout every day for 30 - 45 mins with a focus on cardio 3 days a week and strength training 2 days a week with a casual day on Saturday and a relax day on Sunday. We have replaced fast food and microwave meals with home cooked meals including lots of veggies and different meats and reduced our portions greatly. I have yet to lose any weight or notice any serious change in my cardio/strength capabilities and she has put on a lot more weight and seems to have no change in her cardio/strength either. What are we doing wrong?
I have just come off the back of a weight cut from 99.5kg to 77kg over about 6-7 months. Nothing drastic in terms of actions, just no alcohol, walking daily, and macro tracking to stay on target. I would say I’m sitting around 14-15% body fat so I’m noticeably lean but nothing wild.
I’m transitioning to maintenance now as I am enjoying training and want to improve my strength and overall fitness.
Over the last month I’ve had a number of family members pull me aside to tell me they are worried and to tell me I should be putting on weight to be ‘healthy’ (which is wild to me).
Just interested to hear any thoughts or tips on how to handle these situations. It’s incredibly frustrating to be told this by people who don’t take care of their own health and who have no understanding of the process or the dedication it takes to achieve what I have.
So I'm a transman. Born a woman, I've been taking Testosterone every 14 weeks for about 8 years. I have yet to do any surgeries.
Right now I'm trying to lose weight. I'm 156 cm, 26 years old and weigh 92 kilos.
My issue is that whenever I try to calculate what deificit I should take, there's a vast difference between women and men, and I'm not sure which one I should follow? (M:1700kcal, F:1400kcal) I am biologically female still, but I have the testosterone count of a male.
Thank you for any help
I’m a female in my late 20s on the taller side (5’9). Trying to figure out a goal weight. Weighed 125 at my lowest which looked too small/weak/felt constantly hungry. At my highest probably during college I was high 150s. Right now I’m around 145. I have a “skinny fat” look after regaining weight after a period of restrictive eating last year. I feel like I looked my best around the 135 territory but not sure if that’s a sustainable weight for my height.
Can I get some advice from women on the taller side—what do you feel is a sustainable weight range for you? What’s your activity level like? If applicable how many calories are you consuming to support that weight range for your activity level?
Thanks!!
So, I (18F) am obese. My height is 150 cm, and I weigh 75 kg (165 lbs). I have already consulted several doctors, and all of them have advised me to exercise, which I am doing. I play badminton every day and also go on long walks.
I was lean as a child, but as I grew up, I faced a few issues. I got my first period when I was 11. My parents didn't tell anyone, and I was too embarrassed to tell anyone either. My breasts were very large for my age. When I was 14, my aunt, who was lactating at the time, told me that my breasts were bigger than hers and that I would face a lot of problems in the future.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I became very self-conscious about my large breasts, so I started hunching while I walked. My parents noticed, but no one stopped me. I also started eating a lot. I was under the impression that if my stomach became bigger, my breasts would no longer be the center of attention. I soon began binge eating.
I currently live in a hostel, and I can't control what I eat because most of the food they serve is unhealthy. I also stopped eating meat and drinking milk when I was 9. Due to vitamin deficiencies, several doctors advised me to take supplements, and I now eat two eggs per week. It's not that I hate non-vegetarian food now, but after avoiding it for so long, I feel nauseated even by its smell.
I need some advice and guidance.
I know I need to exercise more, and I am trying, but I am afraid that if I lose weight, my breasts will become the center of attention again. I have also gained a lot of fat around my buttocks.
The doctor said she might consider me for liposuction if I lose 10 kg and my breast size still doesn't decrease.
im 5‘3 140lbs overweight
ive been struggling with my weight for almost 2 years. i didnt lose any weight. if i lose, i gain it all back 2x bigger. HOW YALL ARE CONTROLLING FOOD NOISE. i ate a lot. and i know that. but still eating ENDLESSLY. yeah its my biggest issue.
i eat it even when i dont want to. its just to feel satisfy
When I was 20, I got severely depressed and gained a lot of weight (90 kgs from 68 kgs), which led to me having health issues like PCOS. For the past 3 years, I had been working on myself and almost went back to 70s, however something happened last october and I started gaining weight again, I didn't think much of it but by feb without realising i was a 105 kgs, for the past few months my schedule has been way off but I thought I would lose this weight with normal workouts but that has not been possible, I now have a shoot that I am supposed to do but I need to be below 95 kgs for it, it is in 3 weeks, I need some advice to atleast get down some kgs as fast as possible, could you give me any kind of advice, literally anything works.
Curious what worked for yall?
Ive also looked into weightloss programs like Jenny Craig and Awaken180. Alot of positive reviews saying it worked for them anyone have any experience?
Started at 140kg, today i saw 99.3kg. Hasn't been the easiest thing and even though i still have more to lose, I'm proud of myself.
Sorry if this seems like a silly question. Been in a successful calorie deficit for a while, but just went back to uni today and just didn't feel hungry at all (I normally would at home), even though I know I'm within my deficit. Is this okay? I might just be overthinking things
i’m 20f. i cant do this anymore. i just want things to go right. i’ve lost a total of 85 lbs but gained around 10 back so rn i’m maintaining 75 lb loss and have been for a year. trying to lose 0.5 lbs a week. i should be able to do that no problem. but my weekly average this week AND last week was around maintaince. i’m glad i probably didn’t gain but i’m still so disappointed i just wish i wasn’t so fucking gluttoness. why can’t i just be normal. why can’t i just have a normal relationship with food. why did i have to be obese as a teenager. i’m the fucking worst anf can’t seem to ever NOT self sabotage.
sorry if i’m not allowed to vent here but the fuckass r/loseit sub has so many rules and idk how reddit works or how to get more “flair” or whatever the fuck so i’m here