week one progress - 2kg down

hi! i (20f) started my weight loss journey exactly a week ago and i am already 2kg down :) i will say i think the reason its a slightly bigger number for only a week is because when i started i had just come from a vacation where i ate quite a bit so some of that may have been temporary fat.

i was at 72 kg and i am now at 69.5 :) i have been eating in deficit (under 1600 calories) and been trying to take walks each day! here are my stats.

day 1 - 1.6k calories - 6k steps

day 2 - 1.4k calories - 9k steps

day 3 - 1.8k calories - 1k steps (bad day. had to wake up early, mom made lunch that was higher in calorie but not so filling and i was tired as hell and the heat was impossible for me to take a walk in...)

day 4 - 1.2k calories - 11k steps

day 5 - 1.2k calories - 12k steps

day 6 - 1.4k calories - 11k steps

day 7 - 1.6k calories - 10k steps

i am super happy and im glad i have discovered a healthy way to work on my weight while still eating what i enjoy :) and i feel much better after being more active!

i will admit im not sure if calorie count is correct on the dot but i made effort for it to be as accurate as possible and id oftentimes log in slightly more just in case...

working towards my goal of getting to 55kg :3

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FINALLY IN ONE-DERLAND 🎉

I finally made it to one-derland – a milestone I never thought I’d see!

The last time I saw a number on the scale that began with a 1 was college (which, for me, was many years ago!) – and even then, it was followed by a 9, and it was after I spent an entire summer literally starving myself and exercising upwards of 4 hours per day. Needless to say, that wasn’t a sustainable weight loss plan, and I packed all the weight back on and then some. I have been overweight since middle school, and likely considered medically obese since high school. At my heaviest, I was around 265 lbs (5’3” female). After numerous failed dieting attempts, I’d given up on the idea that I would ever be able to achieve a
healthy weight, and had kind of decided to “let myself go” – eating whatever I want and excusing myself from pretty much any form of physical activity, telling myself I was just destined to be overweight.

I wouldn’t say I didn’t care anymore. I was just in denial about how truly unhealthy I really was, and I’d
convinced myself that the version of me captured in photos was just “bad angles” that didn’t reflect what I actually look like. It’s impressive the things we can convince ourselves of when we want to believe them badly enough. I really started to believe that weight loss just wasn’t possible for me long-term.

That came to a head last year when someone captured a candid photo of me playing in the floor with my toddler nieces and nephews. The photographer’s intent was to capture a sweet memory for me, but all I saw was how unhealthy I looked. The difference between this photo and the hundreds of others I’d denied over the years was that this one wasn’t just about vanity. Sure, liking the way I look in a photo would be a perk, but this was about being the best version of myself I could be for the people in my life, and being healthy enough to do the things I want to be able to do.

I spent the next month cleaning up my diet and hitting the gym, and I did see some weight loss, but I struggled terribly with food noise just like all the times before. I was terrified I’d eventually “fall off the wagon” like I have so many times before, and I was determined not to let that happen. Last summer, I wound up doing something I used to swear I’d never do: I started taking a GLP-1, and it has honestly been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. (Disclaimer: I totally understand that they are not for everyone, and I do want to be clear that I am in no way suggesting it is a necessity for weight loss. I’m just being honest about what finally made the difference for me.)

Anyway, I don’t know how else to recognize this important milestone in my journey. People who’ve never struggled with their weight the way I have cannot appreciate what a big deal it is for me to see a number on the scale like 199.4, but I know there are people here who can, so I’m coming to you guys. If there is someone reading this who is just starting their journey, I know this sounds cliche, but seriously, IF I CAN DO IT, SO CAN YOU!! I am the last person I ever thought was capable of losing 60+ lbs given my history of failed yo-yo dieting.

In addition to the number on the scale, I’m also celebrating two non-scale victories: First and most
importantly, my blood pressure has improved so much. I was hovering between Hypertension 1 and
Hypertension 2 prior to starting my weight loss journey, and now, my doctor describes my numbers asincredibly good (116/64). Secondly, my appearance has changed drastically, and with that, so has my confidence. I don’t think I’ve ever felt better in my own body. I still have a little ways to go, but here’s to now

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3-Month Weight Loss Journey - Looking for Support & Feedback

Hi gym girls! I’m starting a 3-month weight loss journey and would love some support, accountability, and feedback on my plan.

I’m currently 172 lbs and my goal is to get as close to 145 lbs by November 21st if I can. I know that’s a very ambitious goal, so I’m focusing on consistency, getting stronger, and losing fat in a sustainable way.

My plan is:

* Gym 4-5x a week
* About 40 minutes of strength training + 40 minutes of cardio each workout
* Protein-focused meals with chicken, turkey, fish, rice/potatoes and lots of veggies
* Snacks like Greek yogurt, fruit, protein shakes and hard-boiled eggs
* I usually skip breakfast and just have my coffee, then eat lunch and dinner
* Cutting back on takeout, sweets and unnecessary snacking
* Staying active and getting my steps in outside of the gym

I’d love to hear from anyone who has done a similar weight loss journey. Does this sound like a good plan? Any advice?

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Seeking motivation to lose weight

22M, 5’8” and currently weight around 192lbs (87kg) looking to cut down to around 155-160lbs (70.5-73kg). Need motivation and advice from those who have been successful in their weight loss journeys as I’m starting mine. I haven’t been happy with my weight for a while and I’m looking to change that now to avoid side effects down the road given that there’s a family history of type 2 diabetes.

Currently, I do have a gym membership although I want to use it more but have found myself dealing with a lack of motivation given that I come home from work exhausted and finding myself not wanting to go to the gym at all. I went tonight for the first time in about a month as I’ve been insanely busy and haven’t had time for other things. Currently I do get between 8,000 and 10,000 steps a day. What else can I do to help me lose the weight? Thanks!

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It gets better!

Hey all, just turned 36 the other day and am 6’1 and 182. I started this weight loss at my max of 220 in march after a breakup and went full steam into getting my health back.

I was super strict and obsessive with it and took no days off losing almost exactly 1% a week for 19 weeks. I had a big trip planned and made it in early August.

The trip was a blast and I felt more confident than I had in a decade and I was able to consume normally without too much gain.

It’s been about 3 weeks since then and I weigh in once a week now which honestly is so refreshing as my days became defined by my weight. My trend is not worrisome at all.

Most importantly I eat variety now. I still do my main meal which I weigh but don’t track anymore which is a good chunk of my day hitting most of my minimum threshold. But I allow myself to eat out now or have a few beers without panic. My love life has improved a ton as I’m not restricting everything like before.

I feel so damn healthy. Like I a person I don’t recognize. I have been looking at my pictures from the trip and can’t believe what I am seeing. I genuinely look happy and confident which is new to me. Feeling so amazed I can still do this and seeing my hard work pay off has been incredible.

To everyone on this grind right now, it’s so worth it and it gets better. Once the lifestyle and habits develop, it gets so much easier. Thanks for the support this sub helped a ton on this journey 💜

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Has losing weight and calorie counting changed your attitude around food in a good way?

I always heard how folks struggle with feeling deprived or going too far and over restricting or obsessing about food or the scale when they track too long, but has anyone had the opposite happen?

For example, I was generally into nutrition but really had no sense of how much I was overeating or choosing very calorie dense foods. I was also afraid to regularly step on the scale. Once I started tracking and weighing I realized that I just had to change a few things and switch some things up and it made it all so much easier. I think I obsessed more when I was avoiding and hiding from the truth.

A week ago I had to eat out a lot for work and I found that after, all I was craving was salads, fruit, lean proteins, and healthy veg— think my body missed the balanced nutrition and I was feeling off from all the rich food.

Now I’m also more interested in making sure I meet nutritional targets since I’m in maintenance. Instead of “obsessing,” my weight loss journey has taught me how to properly nourish myself so I feel my best and not deprived at the same time.

I didn’t really think that would happen to me, but I’m grateful! Anyone else have a story like that?

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How to lose the last bit of belly fat?

29F, 165cm/5’5, SW:95kgs/210lbs, CW: 68kgs/150lbs, GW: 60-63kgs/~135-140lbs

I’ve been losing weight on and off for a few years now and am like 90% happy with my body now. The only issue is I cannot get this last bit of belly fat to budge. I know it’s the last to go and the hardest to get rid of but I’m at my wits end and looking for any advice that might help.

I feel like my body is quite disproportionate, in the sense that I look skinny pretty much everywhere but my midsection. My arms and legs have seemingly no fat left to lose. My bones stick out and I have visible muscle without flexing. My upper and lower ribs are visible and I can even see my upper abs on a good day. Yet my lower stomach is huge (I have an apron belly) and I still have love handles. I know some of it is loose skin but it’s still mostly fat.

The problem is that any extra weight I lose is just not coming off my belly. The last time there was a change in my stomach size was when I got to 75kgs, nothing since. So what do I do? Just keep losing weight until it finally comes off the belly or is there something else I can do to look more proportionate without going below my GW?

I eat a fairly healthy diet. Mostly whole foods, plenty of fruit, veg, and lean protein. My deficit is quite small (250-300cals) since my TDEE is low and I’m fairly active. I have tried eating less but I get dizzy and fatigued on less than 1400 daily. More recently, I’ve been trying to cut down on simple carbs and added sugar more to help increase my deficit without feeling faint. I am losing weight, just very slowly.

An example of a normal day of eating for me:
Morning: coffee - 90cals
Midday/evening meal: chicken, pork, or lamb, roasted/sautéed vegetables (3-4 kinds) or garden salad with low-fat dressing, potatoes or rice - 450-650cals
Snacks (1-2): tea (35-90cals), yogurt with berries and homemade granola (200cals), or dark chocolate (90cals)

I only eat breakfast on workout days (yogurt or porridge/oatmeal). I only drink tea and coffee (with skim milk). I drink plenty of water. I try my best to get 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of veggies but sometimes struggle with eating enough fruit (it’s expensive). I don’t eat fast food and avoid processed foods. I have the occasional treat meal (1-2x a month) but I budget for it. I probably eat too much salt but I don’t track that. I get plenty of good quality sleep.

I workout 3x a week and walk on my off days. My workouts are split into upper body (arms and back), lower body, and cardio + core. I lift heavy and do progressive overload. My workouts are roughly 90mins including warm up and cool down. I get 7-10k steps on non-workout days and maybe half that on workout days. It’s winter here so I’ll get more steps in the warmer months.

I am fairly muscular. I have been weightlifting for ~10 years and hypertrophy training for 3 years, on and off between periods of weight loss. Even though I’d describe my body as “skinny fat”, I wouldn’t say I’m under-muscled, even for my broad body type.

Besides my plan to further clean up my diet and get in more steps, now that the weather is warming up. Is there anything else I can do to help get rid of the belly fat? Do I just keep losing weight, even though there’s been no change there between going from 75kgs to 68kgs? Do I keep increasing muscle mass? Do I start saving for surgery?

I am okay with having a bit of a belly, I know it’s normal, it just feels like mine is SO much bigger than what it should be considering what the rest of my body looks like. I wear a size small in tops now but my stomach is 96cm/37inches around. It doesn’t make sense.

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