r/WeightlossJourney

I am 5’11.5 tall in my early 40’s. To date, I have lost 150+ lbs and still going. Near the end of my journey so it’s been easier said than done but here I am…still trying my best 😂

🎉Goal reached🎉

Starting weight: 292 lbs
Goal weight: 150 lbs
Current weight: 149.4 lbs

142 pounds gone

This journey has been about so much more than the number on the scale. I’ve gained strength, confidence, healthier habits, and a version of myself I honestly wasn’t sure I’d ever meet.

It wasn’t quick or easy. There were plateaus, setbacks, days I wanted to quit, and plenty of lessons along the way. What got me here was staying consistent more often than I was perfect. A supportive family, tracking my calories and macros, strength training, using a GLP-1 as a tool, and choosing not to give up even when progress felt nonexistent.

To everyone who’s followed along, encouraged me, or cheered me on, thank you. Your support has meant more than you will ever know!

This may be my last weight loss update, but it’s not the end of my journey. Now the focus shifts to maintaining, getting stronger, and continuing to build a healthy life that I love.

If you’re just starting your own journey, keep going. One day you’ll look back and realize those small, daily choices added up to something incredible and your future self will be so grateful.

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little nervous, but here’s to the next chapter. 🩷

Im (barely) out of the 200s! I haven’t been under 200 since freshman year of high school (I’m 31). Started at 297 three years ago, and it’s been a slow process with lots of hiccups but I’m so proud. More work to do but today I’m celebrating this win with a mani pedi 💅

Ps- please ignore the body fat %, that is part of the work to be done 😂

a pain staking 3 years of ups and downs and still not really where I want to be yet , I feel as tho the better my body gets an the leaner the more my body dysmorphia gets worse, however the cut continues.

I’m down 21 pounds and these are the same shorts. I think one hill I’ll always die on is that a tan makes everyone look better lmao 😂🫴🏻

I’m 5’4 and I’ve gone from 176 lbs to 132 lbs.
My eventual goal is around 110 lbs, although I’m trying to focus on how I look and feel rather than only the number on the scale.
I currently eat around 1,800 calories a day and aim for around 15,000 steps daily.

I’ve been strength training consistently and also include cardio throughout the week. My main goal is to lose fat while maintaining as much muscle as possible.

The biggest challenge for me has honestly been staying consistent. I’ve had periods where progress felt really slow, but I’ve learned that sticking with the routine is what makes the biggest difference over time.
I’m really happy with the progress I’ve made so far, but I still have a little way to go toward my goal 💕

Hope everyone’s doing well !

There’s approximately 18 months between the 2 pics, but i didn’t exactly spend the entirety of that period in a caloric deficit. I would occasionally consume my daily maintenance specially after i started hitting the gym which was towards the second half of that period. However, for the majority of the that time i was in a 600-800 daily caloric deficit.

13 months: 189 lbs - 163 lbs
Goal: 154,3 lbs

Keep going—every bit of effort counts!

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SW:267
CW:209
GW:175
What an amazing difference! ALWAYS TAKE THE PICTURES!

Started at 305 , am currently 248 (sorry for repost)

Last summer I was coming off a torn rotator cuff, so I focused on my, doing physical therapy exercises and the body weight exercises that I could do. It was tough time last summer because I ballooned in weight from not being able to really exercise. One year later, I’ve stayed consistent and this is where I’m at. I don’t have a fancy diet, just a lot of chicken and fish. Once I got the eating right, everything else kind of fell into place.

3 years 280 vs 160 pounds

First photo was in 2018 weighting in at 260+lbs. New photo is 206lbs. Around June of 2025 I was weighing in close to 255 (reference is me standing in front of the house with my cap and sweater)

I’ve always been a big guy. All my life. After my first toxic relationship 13 years, I went into a workout plan and lost my weight, then got into another relationship that made me gain my weight again where he ended up cheating on me after 5 years (he found someone new).

I was soo devastated bc I was in love and we actually had something good until the last few months he just grew tired of me I guess. So I looked to the gym as my therapy and made a choice:

A) either stay in bed and sulk
B) Do something for yourself.

My WO plan?

1. Good ole caloric deficit
2. Weight training
3. Discipline
4. Self healing

I’m now investing into a personal trainer as he believes I can lose the final areas of flab around my body and belly and get me below 200 by December while building muscle. I want the whole package, now that I’ve noticed the difference!! It didn’t occur to me about my progress until people at work started coming to me saying “dude you got skinnier!” And also saying “DUDE YOUR ARMS” I’m hungry for it (pun intended).

Hey guys I’ve been on a cut the last couple months to slim my thighs and build muscle which has been a little difficult because of my genetics. These 2 pics are 3 weeks apart. Is there a difference or am I delusional?😭

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