Discouraged by weight fluctuations

My weight has fluctuated so much over the last 5 years or so, since my original 50+lb weight loss. I don’t think that I extreme diet or do things unsustainably. Rather I’m just very dedicated to tracking my calories and staying in a weekly deficit, aiming for about 1-2lbs a week. I’ve been fortunate that when I maintain discipline and track, weight loss has felt “easy” as in gradually decreases with a few plateaus along the way. It feels like maintenance has been my crux, as calories clearly creep back up and I fall into old habits (liquid calories, more fast-food) without daily tracking. Maybe it’s time to accept that tracking will have to be a part of my life going forward.

To give an idea of my yo-yo-ing:
2021 Sept 250+
2022 April 196
2023 Aug 240
2024 April 212
2025 May 197
2025 Dec 222
2026 Apr 208
Today 217

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Tips and advice for a new gym goer!

Hi everyone, I’ve tried many times to lose weight and its been such a rollercoaster. Over the past three years I’ve been studying for my masters and despite really wanting to lose weight and my weight fluctuating- I reached a point where I just gave up as I didn’t have the mental capacity to deal with it and needed to focus on my studies.

Now that I’ve graduated I feel ready to pursue this health journey since I want it to be more of a long lasting lifestyle change.

I’ve signed up for the gym and will be going for the first time tomorrow! I went for a 3 day trial recently which I really enjoyed and I mainly used the treadmill for like 30mins and stair master for 15mins (that was all i could manage!). Since I’ll be aiming to go 3-4 times a week I was wondering if anyone has any advice for how to use the gym in a way that makes it enjoyable while burning as much fat as possible. I also have some other questions like:

- do you eat breakfast before or after? What’s your go to meal in either case?

- does having protein shakes and other supplements really help with weight loss? I hate the taste of protein shakes so kind of gave up on them and not sure if they are worth the price or taste haha

- how much time is normal to spend in the gym?

- how many times on average is it normal and realistic to go to the gym? Is 3/4 times too ambitious or too little?

- is it okay to focus on cardio? I genuinely enjoy the treadmill and it’s the main reason why i signed up to the gym. Would I be able to actually lose weight if it’s the main form of exercise? I’m trying to avoid weights..

- how do you recommend maintaining motivation to go regularly? Im worried that I will get bored of it or overwhelmed and not go in the long term

Would appreciate any thoughts!! Thank you!!

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Constant food noise even a year after weight loss

About a year ago I lost a significant amount of weight due to some digestive issues. Since then I’ve been stuck with constant food noise — my brain just never shuts up about food. Weirdly, it’s not junk food or sweets pulling at me, i don’t eat it and don’ really have cravings for it. It’s more like a nonstop background process running: what am I going to eat next, when am I going to eat, how much do I need to eat.

Part of it makes sense — because of my gut issues I have to be careful about what I eat, but on top of that I actually need to eat enough to put the weight back on, so I’m constantly having to think about food from both angles at once. Still, it’s been going on for almost a year now and it doesn’t seem to be settling down.

Has anyone else gone through something similar? Would appreciate any advice on how you managed to quiet it down, or even just hearing that it eventually fades.

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I made it! ONEDERLAND!

I have no clue when the last time was that I was under 200. I started gaining weight rapidly starting in the 3rd grade and I know I was wearing size 18 by high school, so it was probably middle school or junior high.

I started my journey in June of 2024 at 285. I’m now at 199.7

I’ve done weight watchers in the past so I tried that again, but then decided it was just easier to count calories and go to the gym. So I switched tactics and lost 50 pounds by October of last year.

And then I went on vacation, came back and just couldn’t lose any more weight and actually gained 7 pounds!! 6 months I tried so hard and didn’t lose anything and got incredibly discouraged and depressed. I was sitting at 242 and figured I was stuck at that weight because back in 2022 I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. They had to remove my thyroid which controls your metabolism so I have to rely on a pill. And I know that didn’t help my weight loss. Plus I am in my 40s and peri menopause is right around the corner as well.

Well Feb 28th of this year I decided to try the shot and that’s helped me lose 42 pounds. It’s helped me with portion control, it’s helped curb my sweet tooth and I think it’s the best thing for me. And yes, my endocrinologist who monitors me is well aware I’m on trizepitide.

I’ve gone from a size 26 jeans being too tight to 10 now being just a tad too small and size 4x shirts to a size 10 in shirt.

I love shopping for clothes now! And I’m not just stuck buying from torrid, and in fact I’ve almost sized out of torrid!!!

I’m still in disbelief

I’ve gone from obese class 3 to being about 8 pounds away from no longer being obese. That’s still so hard for me to wrap my brain around.

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New to weight loss

I am trying to lose weight since I am currently in the overweight range and cutting close to obesity (4’11-170lbs)
I decided enough was enough and that I needed to do something about it, so I’m buying a walking pad and cutting coke, while also cutting the greasy foods I eat and drinking more water every day.
I also began to do leg exercises which Included using a pedal exerciser that was in the garage— so I’m wondering if this is enough for me to drop down? I’m also doing other home exercises like jumping jacks, planks, burpees, and other light stuff of that matter.

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What are your safe, unconventional tips for weight loss success?

Im wondering if anyone has any little tips and tricks to help with sustainable weight loss!

I’m not talking crazy, extreme things like “800 calories a day” or “eat a tapeworm” lol

but I’m wondering if there are little things you can recommend to get to my goals! I (27F) am trying to lose 40lbs

Maybe things like how to get more steps in or more movement without making it feel like a chore or taking too much time, calorie swaps that aren’t conventional, stuff like that!

I’m down to hear anything that doesn’t promote unsafe habits!

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★OFFICIAL DAILY★ Weekend Check-in, Daily Q&A, Daily SV/NSV September 05, 2026

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