r/WeightlossJourney

Update from my previous post, it’s so hard to believe I look the way I do now! and honestly 45 lbs doesn’t seem like a lot to me until I realize what it actually looks like on my body.

This Reddit group has genuinely encouraged me so much!

25 lbs to go before my goal weight 🤭

I hit my first official goal! I was 230 lbs, goal of 200, weighed in at 199.6 lbs this morning! I haven't seen below 200 in like 4 years. This is a surreal feeling. I reset my new goal to 190 lbs. In the end, my overall goal is 170 lbs but I'm doing increments because they are mentally easier to manage💕 I'm so proud of myself for not giving up or giving in🥹

This is a 8 month progression using the peptide (Retatrutide) or also known as GLP-3RT

Obviously peptides are a tool, not some magic pill you can take to loose weight. I was 6’4 350lbs ➡️ 205lbs 6’4
I was still tracking all calories/macro eating 2,100 calories a day 200g of protein.

75kg down in 2 years, consistent gym for the last year and finally feel I am seeing the results.

Moved back to my home country the week before COVID started and ended up depressed and eating to cope.

The last pic is the first time I have been happy with a picture of myself in years.

I’ve lost ish 13 kg , but i feel like i can’t see it. This is a serious post so no trolling , i am genuinely curious and need to know.

Is it scary or creepy looking?

Counting what I eat, Video games on treadmill, and going to the gym semi-regularly is saving my life. i was over 300lbs and 40% bodyfat, and now im just under 20, and will be trying to do my first show in September.

I have about 10 lbs to go to get reach my goal but, the bellyfat is fighting me every step of the way. I lift 4 times a week and walk a lot. The bellyfat is reducing but I think at this rate my belly will still be there when I reach my goal. Any tip or ideas how to solve this?

I found these photos taken of me last week, and I'm very unhappy with how my body looks. I've gained a good amount of weight (138lbs- 152lbs) in the past year mainly from being in a happy relationship. I have been trying to maintain a calorie deficit, exercising regularly plus my job is very active, but I feel as though the scale keeps getting higher. In what ways would it be best to lose this weight especially around my stomach thighs and arms?

I know the photos are in two different lightings but I didn’t take a lot of photos when I was at my heaviest. Current weight is 225 lb(second pic) and highest was 266 lb(first pic), so I’ve lost around 41 lbs. My mom says she notices a difference but I don’t see it. I also see myself everyday so I’m probably not the best judge of that lol.

Id worked hard to lose 70lbs in about 10mos, so I was understandably nervous about living on a floating buffet for 3 weeks lol. But I DID IT 🎉

Between mindful eating and using my tracking app (I like "Lose It"), I totally maintained!

I also...

• -Got my daily water in
• -Rarely took the elevator (there were 17 floors 😅)
• -Did a lot of walking
• -And totally had dessert every day. Thats a given lol

To save my DMs later on my initial weight loss... lol

• I ate in a calorie deficit

• prioritized protein & fiber

• got my daily water in

• typically followed IF intervals of 18:6 on weekdays - then 16:8 on weekends

• ate less gluten & inflammatory foods (which was helpful for me specifically cuz I have hypothyroidism & /hashimotos)

Emphasis on the "less" part. I didnt cut anything out completely cuz I love taco bell too much

I’m so happy with my progress. It’s been done slowly and sustainably. In Jan 2025 I asked my husband if I should look into ozempic but I decided to go the traditional route of diet and exercise. There’s been challenges but overall it’s been incredibly rewarding. My jean size has gone from size 22 to size 10.

Calories in, calories out.

Hi all. Looking for ANY advice on next steps. I’m very stuck.

Basics: 5’6 23y/o female. 120lbs. See pics

Lowest weight was 113lbs (about 9 months ago, bikini photo attached) and highest was 140 (about 2 years ago). Even at 113lbs, I was still not lean.

Current exercise: none, I get about 6-8k steps at work (healthcare, 10hr shifts). Gym is not currently feasible. 4 days a week (workdays), I do have access to dumbbells/treadmill/mat.

Diet: 1600-1700cals/day. Definitely have some bad weekends, cutting back on those.

Is this bloating? Is it fat? I look like I’m at least 150lbs. I have very long legs and a short torso but other people I see at my weight and height are very lean. Open to any at home workouts 4x a week <30min. Any fav youtube ones with low intensity on knees? Going to try to run once a week as well.