Lost 150lbs, never worked out before, need advice

so i 21F have lost over 150lbs in the last 2 years through diet and pure cardio tho I'm now less than half the person i used to be im still not happy with my body and wanna tone it up I guess.

I've never worked out before, so I'm not sure where to even begin. I've been doing simple at home work outs for like 20-30 min a day like sit ups, squats etc and I'm definitely starting to feel the muscle tense pain but i really don't know if what I'm doing is right.

I'm not looking for a miracle cure or anything. I know it just takes patience and mostly consistency, and I was just wondering if anyone has any advice.

other information;

I also have stage 2 lipedemia, mostly in my legs, and my doctor wasn't much help when it comes to weight loss so I thought I'd come on here and ask if there's any non-surgical advice on losing the lipedemic fat or at least managing it better.

it's definitely making it harder for me to work out as it's causing me extra pain.

any questions/serious advice are most welcome 🙏

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Therapy?

Hi! I’m 28F, currently down 38 lbs from 321 since Jan 1st. Providing that context but not sure if it matters for my question. I’m curious if anyone started therapy at the beginning of or during their weight loss/health journey and if so, how did it impact you? Lots of things are starting to come up for me as I focus on myself more and I’m curious if therapy would be a helpful addition. Not sure if thats common- other things being brought to the surface- when going through a big health change.

If you did do therapy during weight loss, were you ever concerned your therapist wouldn’t understand your weight loss or would see an issue where there wasn’t one?

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Help and advice

hi, I am relatively new to weight loss and deficits and am trying to get a better idea of how things work.

I started my journey back in September at 218 and am currently at 190, so about 28lbs of loss. I work an office job and had an activity level of almost nothing when I started and since have increased my overall activity to 10,000 steps a day (about 2.5 miles for me) as well as an hour in the gym 5 days a week. my current deficit is set to 1,200 calories a day and was working for a while but has significantly slowed down to about 1lbs every two weeks. i do track all of my meals but mostly my question is, should I increase my daily calorie intake amount because I am more active than I was, could my loss have stalled because I'm not tracking as well as I should be, or is this just a really long plateau? the journey has been fun for the most part by the guessing game is really starting to wear me down and I'm getting a little discouraged. I know it's not a simple answer of course but if anyone has any insight or tips I would love that!

thank you in advance :)

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Obesity and aging

31m 5'9 200 pounds. I know im fat but but im losing weight about as fast as I can (i was more like 202 last week).

im worried that I am aging poorly due to a lifetime of obesity. i got forehead lines from weight loss when I was 19. People say I look my age, but I don't know if weight loss will make me look older or younger.

my bigger concern is how old I feel vs how I look. a few years ago when I was about 230 I started getting back and knee pain and struggled with basic exercise. for a while I had trouble being on my feet for an extended period of time, and would take sitting breaks while cooking and cleaning. when I told my nutritionist she said "that's not normal for for someone in their 20s".

I don't have those symptoms anymore, but my fitness is not where it should be for my early 30s. i can't do push ups or run. i can do hikes though which is definitely an improvement. I wonder if I did permanent damage to my body, and im going to run into a lot of problems even with weight loss

what was your experience with weight loss and looking and aging?

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★OFFICIAL WEEKLY★ Medication Mondays: Tales of Transformation – Discuss Your Weight Loss Drug Journeys!

In our weekly recurring thread, "Medication Mondays: Tales of Transformation," we invite users to openly share and discuss their experiences with weight loss medications. This dedicated space aims to foster a supportive community where individuals can exchange insights, challenges, and triumphs related to their weight loss journeys. Whether you're currently on a medication regimen, considering it, or have successfully navigated this path, this thread serves as a valuable resource for gaining diverse perspectives and guidance. From sharing dosage details to discussing lifestyle changes and potential side effects, participants can engage in constructive conversations that empower and inform. The collective wisdom shared in "Medication Mondays" not only builds a knowledge base but also creates a sense of camaraderie, fostering a community that understands the nuances of using weight loss medications.

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Elliptical for rehab and weight loss.

I have a condition called Ehlers Danlos and suffered a major medical crisis in 2021 which caused severe chronic hip pain, but recently found out my knees are a mess.

They have a total of three meniscus tears and three cartilage tears, as well as osteoarthritis and degeneration, and I was told to lose weight, and walk or swim more. However, I hate walking, and I don’t live in the safest area, and no access to a place to swim, so thought about an elliptical which I have liked in the past when I tried.

I like the idea of an elliptical because it’s upright, and it gives a similar type of movement to walking. Sitting is very hard, so a bike would not be suitable.

I have been looking at the Bowflex Max Trainer M6 for just under $1300 CAD from the Tread Mill Factory in Canada but really not sure how one picks on, especially if they aren’t available to try in store.

Any suggestions for a beginner friendly model that’s doesn’t take up too much space?

And if you know about the Bowflex, would it be suitable?

I do not want to spend more than $1300CAD

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Moving back home making it hard to maintain deficit

Hi all,

I recently moved back home after having to leave the city I was living in, and am having a hard time managing my deficit bc of this. For reference, I’ve lost around 25-30 lbs in the past 5 months while simultaneously gaining muscle, which has been possible through high volume eating/low carb diet for me. However, after coming back home I’ve indulged for the first time in a long time, even to the point of having two binge eating episodes with cake (my biggest weakness lol). The aspect of seeing family and friends again at social gatherings involving food and alcohol, combined with eating my mom’s cooking (she is very healthy but still I don’t know the exact cals for the meals like I’m used to), has made me feel like I’m failing my weight loss journey. What can I do to get back on track/reduce the guilt of having indulged/binged? So far my plan is to eat relatively strictly for breakfast/lunch as those meals I can cook for myself and know what’s in them, and then eat my mother’s healthy cooking for dinner but be aware of portions. Thank you all so much!

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