Will I ever get rid of my "man boobs" ?

About a year ago I opened a thread here (for some more context) https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/1i61p3k/how_to_maintain_weight_loss_after_losing_nearly/

Today I am almost 27 and I managed to maintain roughly the same weight loss, and as of last week I am weighting 81.6 kg. I am overall pleased with my progress but a bit frustrated with the fact that I still have gynecomastia. Is there any knowledge about at what point will I start seeing a major difference there? Is there anything to be done to lose it faster beside surgery ?

Thanks in advance

submitted by /u/Reasonable_Study_882
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/1gadTLN

I fit into a large…youth

This isn’t anything major, I’m just slightly confused and want some clarification. I went shopping today and got a random graphic tee for five bucks. I tried on a few different sizes first. Now, I prefer my clothes a bit tighter fitting; just out of personal preference. An adult medium was very oversized. An adult small would have worked, but it was a bit baggy, like something I would wear to bed. They didn’t have any extra-smalls, so I tried on a youth large. It fits me perfectly.

Here‘s the thing: I’m not small. I’m about 6 feet tall and I weigh 160-170 pounds. It’s a healthy weight for someone my size, and I would actually prefer to lose a few pounds because my habits lately haven’t been the healthiest. I just went ham on some pizza and candy last night, so I’m extra bloated. I’m way bigger than a child. Seriously, the last time pre-weight loss that I fit into a youth large was fifth grade. I’ve grown about eight inches and filled out quite a bit since then. I thought I was an adult medium. Have clothing sizes changed since I was a kid?

submitted by /u/Lillian_Faye
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/qFk4V5G

I'm an endomorph and parent tired of "heroic" diets that fail when life gets busy. I have lost weight before and will do it again. I’m starting over and designing my own program around adherence.

I've spent a decades in the rebound cycle. I know how to lose weight, I've done it before, but I've struggled to keep it off. I'd start a perfect, heroic 6 day routine, eat 1,500 calories of complex meal prep, and feel like a god for three weeks. Then, life happens. Work stress, kids, or just a bad night's sleep, and the whole thing collapses because I couldn't maintain peak discipline.

I realised the problem isn't the diet. It is discipline drainage. Most plans require 100 per cent willpower every day. I am starting over today, but this time I am designing the system for the days when I only have 1 per cent willpower.

I am calling it The Baseline Protocol. I am stripping everything back to a 1-1-1 Rule to kill decision fatigue and reset my habit loop.

• 1 Day: Success is a daily binary. If today is better than yesterday, I win. I am not looking at next month, I only care about the next 24 hours.
• 1 Diet: Plain food foundations including soups and meal replacements to reset my satiety signals. Eating for fuel, not for joy, while I shrink my stomach capacity back to normal.
• 1 Movement: A non negotiable 20 rep floor. If I don't feel like it, I do 5. But I must start.

My Day 1:
Movement: 20 Body Squats
Diet: A meal replacement shake and Chicken and rice
Current Streak: 1 Day

I have started to document the core pillars of the program for myself, though the longer term goal is to formalise it and share it with others. Who knows, it may turn into a community and a product.

I am going to post updates here. If anyone else is struggling with all or nothing thinking and wants to be an accountability buddy or test this approach with me, I am happy to share further information. Just let me know.

I will add pictures to this thread to make it more credible - I have a before and after pick from my original weight loss. Unfortunately I am back to looking like my before picture.

I am curious, for those of you who have successfully broken the rebound cycle, what was the one habit that actually stuck when life got messy? Any other feedback or input is very welcome!

submitted by /u/carlhuk
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/NBLqrpY

am i eating enough?

i recently got engaged and am 26F ~200lbs, my goal weight is 160lbs and trying to get there by August to find a dress for the wedding later in the year.

My main question, am I eating too little? I eat around 1,400 calories a day, and walk 6 miles a day with a 20-30 workout with weights at home. I track my calories and macros, with a goal of 170g protein (which chatgpt told to i should be eating but i have no clue). I just want advice so i do this weight loss thing properly and dont lose all my muscle!

submitted by /u/Asleep_Solution_3417
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/tZuX4V0

How to lose excitement about food?

I’m a 21 year old lady :)

Or will I ever I suppose.

I’ve been “naturally skinny” for the majority of my life, until I came into a relationship where binge eating was extremely normalised and i gained around 4 UK clothing sizes 😅

I’ve always been someone who likes food, I’m not saying I want to *hate* it either, but I wonder when, or if, it will ever stop being the “highlight” of my life?

Whenever I plan a trip or something exciting, the only part that actually interests me is what I’ll be eating, how much ect. It doesn’t feel like I’ll ever have sustainable weight loss when I quite literally only live to eat. Has anyone else struggled with this and had a shift in mindset to be more healthy? Or am I stuck like this for life 🥲

submitted by /u/crashbandicussy
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/IwPrpXk

Lost all the weight, back to my first pre-pregnancy weight, only to be pregnant again lol

32F, 2 kids prior. I’ve officially lost 35 pounds, and I’m finally back to my first pre-pregnancy weight. And then, as of today, I found out that I’m pregnant again! The timing feels surreal because I was just transitioning out of active weight loss and preparing to settle into maintenance, and now my body is entering a completely new phase once more.

I’m really curious if anyone else has experienced intentional weight loss in between pregnancies. If you did, how was it going through the process again after your next pregnancy? Did it feel physically easier because you already knew what worked for you, or was it more challenging the second time around? I’d love to hear how your mindset, expectations, and recovery compared between pregnancies.

I’m also wondering how others approached nutrition and calorie awareness during pregnancy. Is calorie tracking still something people do, or does it shift more toward mindful eating and listening to hunger cues? Tracking has become such a normal part of my lifestyle now, and it genuinely helps me feel grounded and intentional with food. At the same time, I want to make sure I’m doing what’s best for my baby and supporting healthy, appropriate weight gain throughout pregnancy.

I was already planning to return to maintenance calories, but now it feels different—this isn’t just maintenance for me anymore, it’s about fueling pregnancy properly. I want to be thoughtful, balanced, and kind to my body, especially knowing it’s doing something amazing again. Any shared experiences, reassurance, or advice would mean so much as I step into this next chapter.

submitted by /u/Ctrl_Alt-Delight
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/WO7zGP6

Weight loss and endocrine issues?

I keep telling myself that I can't lose weight. And I can't. But I don't know if it's because of my health and factors out of my control, or if I'm just becoming lazy and complacent?

I have been dealing with severe hunger. I have been diagnosed with PCOS, pituitary microadenoma, and subclinical hypothyroidism. What's frustrating is that all of these are clear, diagnosed hormonal/metabolic issues, but in me they are mild enough that I am "normal" and not being treated for any of them.

I don't want to just gain weight until I'm obese and then treat this. I'd like to start losing now. But my body is not at all cooperating.

I have spoken to my primary doctor and therapist about this. They don't seem to be as concerned as I am, probably because I'm still a normal weight. But I'm very frustrated.

Has anyone else been able to lose weight while experiencing hormonal issues and without medical support?

submitted by /u/EmployeeRepulsive106
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/PG6kEbw