r/Weightlosstechniques

hi reddit!
the purpose of this post was to genuinely get some real advice that i would want to implement to make my life productive and healthy for once. im in my teens (17yo 5’2ft and 78kgs) and my insecurity bubble often never lets me feel confident in anything and everything i do, given the kind of people i am surrounded with. ive always been that one fattie that gets bullied into thinking she’ll never be wanted. i would always feel inferior around girls even slightly thinner than me and disgustingly jealous because ive been dreaming to have their type of body. ive been fat all my life and it has not only given me mental problems but major physical ones too which can be prevented through weight loss. that said, i want you guys to help a girl out so i dont feel ashamed when i look at myself in the mirror again and not just that but also live a healthy life.

I was 128 pounds at the beginning of June but ever since I started walking 10,000 steps a day, I have weighed around 132 pounds. I figured that is water retention since I have been keeping the same deficit and was wondering how to minimize it. I’m about two weeks and into 10,000 steps a day challenge.

I didn't know what to put for the title. I checked my weight recently and it said 170 and I feel awful. I've been trying to love my body. but it's been hard to recent bullying I've been experiencing and all my parents buy is junk food and I just feel hopeless with no motivation. So any advice would be greatly appreciated.

(Tw bulimia mentioned) I don’t really know how to start this but long story short I’ve been trying to loose weight since I was like 12
The only thing that actually helped me loose weight was starving myself and then when I did have to eat like if I was with friends I would make myself throw up and ofc that worked but it destroyed my mental health and has sent me in a massive downward spiral
I gained about 20kgs due to an antipsychotic I was required to go on for a while in 2024 (quetiapine) it was absolutely awful and thankfully I am off that now.
I find myself binging when I get home from work, and eating socially on the weekends (my friends are all quite slim but either they have fast metabolisms or a few of them have ED’s and starve themselves during the week to “make space” for the weekend It’s gotten to a point where I KNOW I need to loose weight. Getting in the car with others and my half of the car literally weighs down, being scared to go on swings, not having the airplane tray table fitting
And more recently, the literal seatbelt on the plane is just getting to the point where it’s almost too small for me and I’m way too mortified to ask for a seatbelt extender.
I have a weird family situation and to keep it short, I am pretty much fully independent. I only need help getting transportation as I can’t drive but in terms of what I cook for dinner or what I buy at the grocery store that’s all up to me.

Just to clarify, I’ve been overweight since I was probably like 6 years old? It got sooooo much worse when my parents divorced as when I would be at my dad’s house I would have to make my own dinner which would just be a bunch of junk food. My siblings and even my mother who was quite obese have all lost the weight and now it’s just fatty me fending for myself having no idea where to start

Not sure if this is useful information but I do have PCOS/PMOS, ADHD and Autism

Thank you to anyone and everyone who has taken the time to read this I really appreciate
it!

I need to lose 5kg in 3 weeks. How many calories do I eat a day to achieve it? I already walk 15k steps a day on average and i’ll continiue doing so but I’m wondering how many calories i’ll have to eat.

Bonus Question: Did you previously eat too much because of family problems?

Hi. After being obese for my entire life, i’m the heaviest and most unhappy i’ve ever been (5’3 and 215+ lbs.) I’m about to start my second year of college and I want a change.

The thing is, I have such bad eating habits. I’m a very picky eater and I indulge too much. I don’t moderate. When I find something I like- usually sugary, greasy, you name it- I eat and eat and eat it until I’m sick.

Please. Give me your best foods (that actually taste alright) for weight loss. I don’t trust tiktok or instagram for this kinda stuff, it feels like advertising instead of real advice.

I’m very busy, I can’t really cook very much. Please recommend simple things, or things I can purchase. Being a full time student and an overnight worker has me eating junk food everyday, it’s the convenience.

I’m going to start pushing myself to work out too. Just walking the treadmill, but it’s more than what I’m doing now.

Thanks everyone.

An over 250 lb chubby girl wants to lose weight as fast as possible, what's the most UNHINGED life hacks you'll havw? (No tape worms or similar body horror stuff)

Hey everyone, I’m about to start my weight loss journey tomorrow. This is probably going to be a long post because I like details, so thanks to anyone who takes the time to read.

I’m 22F, I currently weigh 295 lbs…terrible for my age I know. I often find myself asking how in the hell I let myself get this bad at just 22 years old. I’m afraid if I keep this up I’m going to die a painful death at a young age.

About a year ago I tried to lose and I actually lost 30lbs in 2 months before I realized it was breaking the bank to eat that way. So my biggest hurdle is I’m already paycheck to paycheck and when I try to get healthier options at the store they’re always so much more expensive. Any cheap, healthy, and filling foods suggestions would be great!

Next, I got pretty bad into alcohol in my late teens, I was borderline an alcoholic. When I stopped drinking I started eating A LOT to cope with those cravings. This is when my weight shot up the most, around 40lbs in 2 years. I’ve slowed down a little with that but I know it’s still an issue. Maybe y’all could suggest some better coping skills that some of y’all use that have been through something similar?

Lastly, I stress eat a lot. I often find myself finding something to eat whenever I’m worried about bills or the constant family drama I’m being put through. I’m currently raising my little brother, he’s 15, and even though I love him this stresses me out to the max. The reason he is with me is because my parents were none stop fighting at the house and he asked me if he could live with me. My parents thought it would be good for him to get away from that environment and for him it’s been a great change. For me it’s been quite difficult raising a child but I know he is happier now.

My fiancé has been my biggest supporter through all of this. He helps me so much with raising my brother, bills, household chores, and so much more. But he’s not the best at support with weight loss, but that’s not his fault. He’s a stick and he’s never had to worry about what he eats, and it honestly pisses me off how unfair that is, but like I said I know that isn’t his fault. He is fully supportive of my weight loss journey and has even offered to stop eating some of his favorites just so they will be out of the house, but that doesn’t really seem fair to me. It’s not his fault I’m this big why should I punish him for what I’ve done to myself?

Anyways I feel like I’m just rambling on at this point so I’ll stop there if I think of anything else I’ll add it later. Basically I just need any tips or advice anyone can give me so I can keep going this time, make my goal, and stay there long term!

TL;DR
22F currently at 295lbs. I’m just asking for any tips for my weight loss journey mainly how you deal with stress eating and keeping it up long term. Thanks!

Hello, I'm 22, male and I'm sitting at around 280-300 and would like to go down to around 210 as I want to join the air force. I just want to know what foods to stay away from, what flavored drinks are better and what exercises are best for core/stomach and stamina.

I'm unfortunately very unmotivated and lazy in an ADHD sense so finding the right exercise is challenging, I like hiking but not running. I like Gatorades and sodas but not plane water. I've been trying to eat healthier too but I always seem to find food to eat when I'm bored and even if I eat until I'm full, I'm hungry again in two or three hours. I really want to join the air force because my dad, my grandad's on both sides AND my grandma on my mom's side were all in the Air Force. I'm hoping this will reach the right people, and thank you in advance!

So to start this off, I want to say that I’ve been more in the anti-GLP-1 camp up until now.

In 2024, I’ve started my latest weight loss journey with a coach, going from 102kg (35f, 5’4) to 90kg in about 7 months. Unfortunately, after I reached that milestone I was suffering from intense burnout, partly due to having a stressful job mixed with the pressure of keeping up with working out, nutrition, having a social life etc.

Since then (2025) I managed to mostly hold my weight but I cannot for the life of me get back into a routine where I lose it. The coach went awol and basically abandoned me while still charging me, so I had to quit this and I’ll be honest, it’s nice not having to spend so much money on it.

My biggest issue is that I KNOW what to do, and I do still work out about once a week to keep fit, get more steps in etc and have started roller skating, but the food noise is crazy. I always feel hungry lately, sometimes dream about food, and the GLP-1’s are starting to sound like salvation. I have periods where it’s better and I can keep up more easily because I don’t have cravings but it’s really starting to grate on me. I will never be a person that works out for enjoyment (although i do enjoy skating, i just don’t have enough time to do it enough to really make a difference), and I know I’d have to work out way more to lose the weight naturally.

So my question is this - people that are/were on GLP’s, would there ever be a way to get off them and the cravings stay away? Or what are the chances of the cravings come back? How have you dealt with it?
I’ve been pretty against it so far because I’ve heard enough horror stories of people feeling crap on them or getting long term negative effects, and I’m also worried about sagging skin, although the latter would hopefully not be too much of an issue if I keep working out. But I’m SICK of my brain working against me😭

As you can tell, I’m not 100% convinced of it just yet, so just looking to hear from people in similar situations to me!

Thank you in advance for anyone sharing their insights/opinions🙏🏻

hello, i’m 19F and i tend to put on weight in my stomach more than other places so it makes losing weight very annoying. does anyone have any tips/tricks to flatten their stomach? (also ways to not bloat as bad!)

i’d like to try a diet that works, ive done core workouts a lot in the past but that hasn’t made a noticeable difference for me.

for reference i am 5’3 and 125lbs

Curious if anyone has similar experiences as me. But i’ve attempted to lose (a lot of) weight 3x. And every damn time, i ALWAYS lose weight first from my bum 💔 i always hoped it would be else where first.

Which part of your body do you notice that loses weight first?

I hit a solid goal so I joined this sub to tell someone… it really does change your life. 40kgs down in total , I took a pause to build muscle, put on 20kgs and just dropped that again now in about 5 months. So now it’s build muscle as I tone. No gym, medication, side effects, or overly deliberate exercise (I have a 20kg barbell near my kitchen and I do pushups occasionally) . I just had bloods done at my new doctors and the first thing he asked was what medication I’d been taking to get my cholesterol so low. It was fasting. I have my vices and explained them to him and he basically said they’re well below the harmful level and to keep up whatever I’m doing lol. Next step is drop 5 more kgs and build a few kgs of muscle. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post …I’m just so stoked I finally found a way to stay on top of it and wanted to share proudly! You got this!

Hi all, I am 4’11 152 lbs and 20 yrs old, I used to be around 115-120, but since I started meds and everything (not taking them anymore as of rn) and moving out, I’ve gained about 30-40 lbs, I’ve never had to deal with weight loss before, nothing I have fits, and I’m having major issues with seeing myself thru other ppls eyes.

I plan on walking starting this week, watching what I’m eating/drinking. But I want this weight gone fast because I can’t seem to accept it, are there any supplements to help shred that weight off or help metabolism that’s worth the money and works quickly?

I plan on saving up for some at home workout equipment too… any techniques would be awesome, thank you guys..

hi :) I’m a 21f 5’8” currently 311.8 lbs. My goal weight is around 130 lbs, so I have almost 180 lbs to lose.

I previously lost about 70 lbs when I weighed a bit less but I did it in a really unhealthy way by heavily restricting calories and doing lots of cardio, I know it’s silly but I was just desperate to be “skinny and pretty” but I just ended up feeling weak skinny fat and had loose squishy skin everywhere that I hated. I got depressed stopped trying and gained it all plus more back.

As much as I’m angry with myself for getting this heavy I’m trying to take it as an opportunity to do right by my body and health, this time I want to do it properly, even if it takes several years. I feel like I have a healthier mindset now and just genuinely want to lose weight the right way.

My biggest goal is to lose as much fat as possible while preserving/building muscle and minimising loose skin. I’m not trying to become muscular or look like a bodybuilder id just like to look slim, feminine, toned and feel prettier and (sorry cringe) sexy. Also physically I struggle doing basic things and would love to just feel lighter.

I have a few questions if that’s okay:

🌸 what’s the best ways to minimise/most important things to prioritise to minimise loose skin?

🌸 I worked out my TDEE at around 2800 calories so is eating 500 less than that at around 2300 enough of a cut?

🌸 How much protein should I aim for? I see people say 1g per 1lb of body weight but I’m assuming that’s for healthy weighted people I don’t have to get 300g of protein a day right that’s gonna be so hard especially as a vegetarian 😭

🌸 Should I just focus on fat loss right now for the first 50ish pounds and then start lifting or start weight training asap?

🌸 I currently live a very sedentary lifestyle so is it okay to gradually build up exercise with just bodyweight exercises or light resistance bands or should I just start with weights?

🌸 if I lose weight from just calorie deficit at the start without lifting will I get more loose skin?

🌸 For people who lost 100+ lbs, what kind of strength training made the biggest difference? I genuinely know nothing about workouts like that but I want to try. People always say build muscle to fill in the loose skin but I feel like that works better for men who want huge muscles, as a girl who just wants to be yes toned but still slim and pretty I feel like I’ll have a bigger chance of loose skin being more visible than if I wanted a muscular physique right?

🌸 Should I take things like creatine for muscles and collagen for less loose skin or are they pointless? Are things like bio oil, dry brushing or massage etc actually worth doing, or are they mostly a waste of time?

🌸 if you’ve lost a large amount of weight, what do you wish you’d started doing from day one?

🌸 How do I not let it consume me and get unhealthily addicted to ‘losing fast no matter what’ again? How do I know I’m at a good balance between not doing too much and not doing too little?

I’m trying to think long-term rather than just getting the number on the scale down as quickly as possible. Being 21 now the thought of it taking until I’m maybe 25 before I have a body I like sucks but the time will pass either way and I don’t wanna keep sitting around sad and over eating anymore.

I’d really appreciate hearing from people who’ve lost a significant amount of weight, whether you had loose skin or not. Any advice or experiences would be really helpful and I’m sorry this is long I’m just anxious I’ll dislike my body when I lose weight again and want to do it right this time.

thank you! 💕

I’m genuinely so tired of trying many different ways to lose weight because none of them seem to work for me. Does anyone have any tips to lose weight fast (like 6 kilos) and how will losing weight help me get rid of hip dips.

I am almost fifty years old and I use antidepressants. I keep gaining weight. I don’t Think I changed my diet. Does anyone know how to stabilize and lose weight at this age while using meducation? Thanks.