r/weightlossdiets

I’ve been reading more about personalized health lately and found GeneLean360° and Dr. Phyllis Pobee’s work. The idea is basically that your genes can influence things like cravings, metabolism and how your body reacts to certain foods.

At first I thought it sounded gimmicky but after reading more about it, it actually seems pretty logical. Curious if anyone here has experience with this type of approach.

This is not the first time I am trying to save myself.
But this is the last time I am trying for real.

I am 24F, 5’2 and 114.3 kg as of today.

Feels like depression won.
But no… I don’t want to let it win.

For almost 7 years, I have been trying to lose weight. Crash diets, starvation, dieticians, random plans, supplements, I tried everything hoping something would finally work. Instead, my health slowly started falling apart.

I was diagnosed with PCOD and insulin resistance. Along with weight gain came painful periods, constant cramps, fatigue, hair fall, inflammation, bloating, body aches and severe exhaustion. My gut health got worse, my sleep got ruined, and mentally I started breaking down too. I even suspect conditions like endometriosis because the pain never fully leaves.

I always thought one day I would get a proper job, earn enough money, consult good doctors, get proper tests done and finally heal properly. But I honestly don’t even know when I’ll get that chance anymore. The market is brutal right now. It has been 2 years since college, and despite coming from a tech background, trying different roles, even sales jobs just to survive and escape this environment, nothing worked out.
I’ve been stuck in the same loop for years now.

I’m also vegetarian, and most people just casually say “eat more protein” without understanding that my body barely tolerates dairy anymore. My gut issues have become so bad that I can’t even digest basic dairy products properly now. Curd makes me nauseous to the point of vomiting sometimes. Paneer also makes me feel sick. My digestion and liver health feel completely messed up these days, and honestly I don’t even know how I’m supposed to fulfill my protein goals anymore.

I live in a very small town where there’s no gym and barely any proper health facilities around me. Even getting proper medical help feels impossible sometimes.

And slowly, it started affecting me physically and mentally in ways I cannot even explain anymore. My nervous system constantly feels like it’s in panic mode. I don’t feel safe at home. I kept delaying help because I cannot afford consultations, tests or proper treatment. Even online consultations require blood tests and follow ups that I currently cannot manage.

A month ago, I had a major fall. Head injury, toe muscle tear, body trauma. I’m still healing. I cannot even walk properly for too long right now. During all this, I gained more weight again.

And before someone says “just work harder”, please understand this is not laziness. I still do house chores, I still try, I still push myself even when my body hurts. But there’s a difference between being lazy and being physically and mentally exhausted for years.

Yesterday, I was genuinely at the verge of ending everything.
But no… that’s not how I want my story to end.

My body has been through too much already. It does not deserve more punishment.

I know this post is messy, vulnerable and probably uncomfortable to read. But I need help. Real help. Not bullying disguised as motivation. I’ve already been bullied enough to the point of hating myself. I’ve struggled with self harm too.

So before being harsh, just remember some people are already fighting battles inside their body and mind every single day.

And despite everything…
I want to try one last time.

TLDR: 24F, struggling with PCOD, insulin resistance, chronic pain, gut issues, depression, unemployment and years of failed crash diets. My health has been getting worse physically and mentally, I can’t currently afford proper diagnosis/treatment, and after years of trying to survive, I’m trying one last time to save myself instead of giving up.

Edit - Why is no one even replying? Am I really in such a bad condition that I can never get back to normal again? Sometimes my mind genuinely goes there. You can be honest.

I’m home from college and I noticed my dad has ozempic. I don’t know how to use it or really anything about it but the fact that it makes you loose weight. Could I inject myself with little amounts of his? Would it do anything? Is it worth it? Would he notice that I am doing it easily?

I stopped overthinking food and just repeated the same basic meals:

Breakfast: eggs / poha
Lunch: roti + sabzi + dal
Dinner: light khana (same type)

No fancy recipes, no diet tricks.

What I noticed:

• cravings reduced
• decision-making became easier
• I stayed more consistent

Honestly, repeating meals made things simpler.

Do you prefer variety or repeating the same meals?

can follow a diet perfectly for 4–5 days…

Then suddenly:

• cravings increase
• motivation drops
• routine breaks

And I’m back to zero.

Is it just me, or does this happen to everyone?

Im a 5'7 158 male, i lost 62 pounds eating 500-1000 calories a day. I wanna up my calories to 1600-1800 but whenever i eat that amount i gain weight. what should i do? Did i ruin my metabolism. my goal weight is 135-140.

So I turned 41 in February... Had a knee injury last year and gained about 25lbs. In trying to get back to my typical weight I was in a calorie deficit, balanced macros, and upped the protein. I did that for a month 90% of the time and I. Lost. Nothing. 😒

Is it hormones?! What could I be doing wrong? 😩

I've done intermittent fasting before, but apparently that's not good for middle aged women?! there are so many experts out there that say different things, it's so difficult to know what's best!

I have around 2 weeks until prom and I really want to loose 10kg, i know its not realistic but i dont care at this point i am willing to do anything to achieve this skinny body. i am 5'1 and 55kg, and I hope to be around 45kg. Please dont comment if you are trying to tell me its 'not healthy', i only want to hear real advice from real people who have achieved this. I'm turning towards the ED community at this point please just help me.

So I want to loose weight but here’s the thing Im also breast-feeding my infant . I don’t know what to do or how to go about it. Im 150 and I want to get to at least 135 . i’m willing to listen to everybody’s advice. Especially when it comes to calorie counting because I need extra protein to make sure I keep up with feeding my infant.

I (18F) used to have weighed around 108-109 pounds or even 106 when im on an empty stomach consistently for months or even a year after losing weight from 114 pounds. Recently I started having more pastries...and I found myself being consistent with 112-113 lbs (over weighing myself for two days after a month) But overall I still kept track of my calories everyday or so to make sure I was still in a deficit and it's often around 1400-1500 cals /day. Im someone who has school from 7 to 5 and have a busy school life so I really don't move much, so my BMR is around 1600.

My diet for the weekdays is just an egg with 1-2 slices of apple for breakfast then some veggies or sometimes a little lean meat for lunch, but after i get home from school I can't help but eat some snacks like bread. Then for my dinner it's just steamed/pan-fried fish, a lot of stir fried vegetables, sometimes a few prawns and so. And at night I'd just usually eat some pastries and fruit around 9-10 pm, which I know is essentially bad to have so much carbs throughout the day but sometimes life without comfort food is just difficult so recently I let myself continue on with this diet until today I weighed myself after a month of this diet. I try my best to drink averagely around 1.8 L of water everyday and the fruits that i consume are mostly bananas, apples, avocado, kiwi, blueberries.

My weekend diet is way worse honestly I usually have a ton of fruits throughout the day but my family tradition is to go eat dim sum with relatives every weekend twice. I still have pastries or snacks however throughout the day.

My family doesn't support me on having a healthier diet however, they're often worried that I might not consume enough for growth and all that, and buys me a lot of bread and snacks often.

Despite me being on my period these few days, and that most people would say that it'd related to period water fluctuations, my weight was still consistent before during period, so it probably would not be related to my period.

Seeing the weight being consistent at 112-113 pounds rn I feel kind of scared to eat pastries rn, should I change my diet? What should I do?.. ;-;

I tried adding chia seeds to my morning smoothie because I wanted something quick, creamy, and more filling than a regular fruit smoothie. After a few tries, I realized that 1 tablespoon of chia seeds is the sweet spot. I blended frozen banana, frozen mixed berries, milk, vanilla Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and a little honey. The frozen fruit made it creamy, and letting it sit for 2 to 3 minutes helped the chia soften and smooth out the texture. It is not a magic health drink, but it did keep me full longer. My biggest tip: do not overdo the chia seeds. More is not better here. Do you soak chia seeds first, or blend them raw?