Struggling with weight gain and night shift

I'm 22F, 5'5 and about 150 Ibs. I started working night shift 7p to 7a about 6 months ago and I've gained around 30 Ibs since then. I work 3 to 4 shifts a week and I'm also a student so my schedule is pretty busy and inconsistent.

I usually make it to the gym about 2 to 3 times a week and I track calories. MyFitnessPal puts me around 1500 calories a day but I feel hungry a lot and struggle to find foods that actually keep me full. I try to stay on track but then I end up overeating because I get too hungry.

I also feel way more tired than I used to and it feels like my body never really adjusted to nights.

My sleep schedule is inconsistent and sometimes I just feel off and low energy.

Part of why this has been hard is people keep commenting on my weight at family events. My dad asked if I was on birth control because of the weight gain. My grandpa asked if I was pregnant.

Another relative told my boyfriend in front of everyone that he should make sure I do not gain any more weight. I know body changes are normal but it still makes me feel insecure.

I want to lose weight but I also want to feel better and have more energy. Right now I feel stuck.

If you work night shift I would love to hear what helped you

How do you manage weight loss on night shift?

What foods actually keep you full during long shifts?

How do you deal with low energy?

Did your body ever adjust?

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Binge eating recovery - weight loss - 'bad' meals / snacks ... advice!

Hi everyone, I'm trying to move forward from fairly severe binge eating disorder (at least that's what it's come to seem like to me). I've gained about 100lbs whilst largely eating 'healthy' meals - normal portions, nutritious wholesome food - but also binging on huge quantities of junk - 2000-3000 calories in a sitting, mindless, unending eating. You know the deal!

Anyway, I've been doing well. A month now of steady meals, no binges, weight dropping but not under-eating, not worrying about the speed of weight loss, eating plenty of healthy food.

Today I came home and had a bacon sandwich and a slice of cake with a cup of tea, between my healthy lunch and healthy dinner. I imagine this isn't something most 'normal weight' people would worry too much about. It's a normal, if not very healthy, meal.

But I suppose I never quite know - is it 'normal'? Or is it a 'binge'? Is it a treat I can enjoy once or twice a month?

I am certain my 'cravings' aren't due to hunger or undereating. I am very good at eating the sort of food that fills me up and that I find delicious.

My binging is generally a response to stress and a need to 'relax' and this meal was certainly me trying to 'relax' so in that sense it worries me. But at the same time, I definitely avoided buying an entire pack of cookies, and having a second sandwich, and adding chips etc.

Just looking for some perspective I suppose!

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Looking for accountability buddy for weight loss

Hi everyone, i hope it is ok to post here.

i (35f, 160cm CW: 64 kg GW:58 kg) am in search of an accountability buddy to keep each other motivated and accountable on a daily basis to stick to good eating habits, to workout in order to lose weight. I feel like it is easier to stick to good habits if i can share with someone when i make good choices:)

My goal is to workout on a daily basis, 3xweek in gym, and the rest as home workouts.

for diet i wish to stick to a low carb diet, and cutting junk food.

In my near social circle i do not have anyone to share this goal with, so i thought i give it a try here. You can dm or just write below if interested, cheers!

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This is too hard 😔

I’ve been working out at a gym since March of 2025 and after a lot of effort I’ve managed to lose about 20 pounds. But I’m stuck now and I’m not losing any more body fat. This is so difficult. I read posts of people losing 50, 60 lbs in a few months and I feel like a complete failure. I’ve tried limiting my food and walking more in addition to strength training. But the weight loss has slowed to a crawl of maybe 2 lbs a month if that. I’m just so disappointed in myself that I feel like binge eating and giving up on this entirely.

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Am I under-eating?

Started my weight loss in June 2025 at 273lbs. Fat but I still had good muscle mass underneath. Started dieting and doing intense exercise. But dieting as in I eat very little throughout the day. No tracking calories or macros, just eating healthier and less.

I am now 239lbs but my body fat % frankly is not going down anymore and I've noticed a decrease in my muscle mass. My body went into preserve fat mode eat muscle mode.

According to a calculator, I would need to eat around 2,700 calories/ 142g protein a day to properly lose fat and keep muscle.

Is it ok if I reach my protein goal but not my calories goal? Thank you.

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What is a healthy weight to lose per week?

Any help would be much appreciated and I know people are tired of hearing these types of questions because of the frequency of them but I would really appreciate any help from people who are going through this or have gone through this.

I know this has probably been asked hundreds of times and you can downvote me - I don't mind - but after looking at the Wiki I couldn't find anything related to suitable weight loss PER WEEK ... all it says is this:

"with those who lose the largest amounts in the smallest periods of time being the most likely to get loose skin"

So I am just wondering if 0.75 - 1 kg per week is a good amount of weight to lose per week or if I should tone it down a bit? Also, should one consume more collagen and elastin rich foods (or supplement the two) when trying to lose weight? Finally, what are the weight categories for which loose skin is less likely ... what I mean by this is: if you are required to lose more weight (I know this sounds an obvious and stupid question haha) does that mean it is more likely to get loose skin??

Thanks for any help in advance.

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Recommendations to improve loose skin while losing weight?

for context I'm 411 28 female and I've lost 30 lb. I have 20 more to go.

I had my kid when I was in my late 19. she is 9 years old right now

And after pregnancy and a C-section, I gain a significant amount of weight, throughout the years I gained and lost the same 10 lb, after a breast reduction I ended up gaining a lot rapidly after losing and I was at 160 lb. probably more to be honest.

while I am now 130 lb. my weight loss journey feels overwhelming as my apron belly has not typically shrunk.

it's definitely smaller but it still hangs. it's still there. I don't know how small I would have to get to get it to shrink more.. but it hangs enough that it makes me feel like I'd have to lose quite a lot of weight. my goal is to reach 110 lb... and see how I feel about it then and there.

I cannot afford a tummy tuck, It would literally be my dream, All this extra fat and skin takes away from my weight loss journey and my body. I know that sometimes the stomach could be the last thing to actually go, I do have extra loose skin and fat on my love hand, my back , my inner thighs and definitely my arms. while my inner thighs and arms don't particularly bother me, it is something I'd like to fix eventually, But like I said I can't afford surgery. I know there's other options like sculpting, I just don't exactly remember what it's called, and I know there's many other options. so what are options that I could do procedure is that I can do that can help shrink the fat and skin. well I know it won't be 100% fixed as this is more or so something that needs surgery. I don't expect for it to be 100% gone. I just want it to be less. it has been very hard journey for, because I'm actually pushing myself above and beyond and I see no improvement... it makes me discouraged and honestly embarrassed. I just want to feel good in my body, and while I can't afford surgery right now, I'd like to find ways that I can do some things to help improve and make this journey better.

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