37 days until Greece!!

I (25F) am leaving for a trip to Greece in 37 days. I have known about my trip since August, and of course, procrastinated trying to lose weight/eat better/tone/etc. I am currently 220 LBS and 5'2. I started the beginning of the year at 230 LBS and lost motivation mid-February. I live in Minnesota, and it is SO HARD to start your weight loss journey when it is dark and cold. I just signed up for OrangeTheory and want to go 4-5 times a week. Food and dieting have always been a struggle for me.

How do I make these next 37 days matter the most so I can feel good (and look good) when I am island hopping in Greece?

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Has any of you done any weight loss journey without using the scale?

I know this sounds very stupid but I was iust wondering if someone managed to st least start the weight loss journey without stepping into a scale, but just by how clothes fit, mirror, etc...

Reason is... I simply can't make myself step into that scale, to the point that it is really anxiety triggering. I have been trying tk lose weight using the scale for years and without success.

I went from 105 kg to 93 kg, back to 110 kg, down to 100 kg, up to 118 kg, down to 107 kg and I have no idea now what I weight but given the increase of the size of my clothes I must be at 130 kg. I know I should face reality but I just don't have the mental strength for this journey

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Hip Pain after Weight Loss?

30F. 5’9. SW:280, CW: 172.8, GW 150.

This may just be a me thing but I thought I’d ask, does anyone else have hip pain after weight loss? I’ve lost 63lbs since this time last year, down 107 overall. I’m walking about 10,000-15,000 steps per day currently and it feels like my hips are constantly tight and in pain.

I’ve started doing hip focused yoga flows to help with the tightness and pain, and I can’t tell if it’s making a difference. I can’t sleep on my side or my stomach because I’ll wake up from the pain in my hips.

Anyone else have this issue? Or should I be talking to my GP about this?

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Need help getting back on track

Hi all! I’m looking for some support and accountability as I work on my weight loss journey again.

Over the past few years, my body and my weight have gone through a lot of changes due to life events I’m still healing from, including sexual trauma, a divorce, and a miscarriage. I’ve also had periods of being on and off birth control, which has made my weight fluctuate more than I ever expected.

At my heaviest, I was 330 lbs. Through a lot of work, I got down to 179 lbs at my lowest, which I was really proud of. Recently, I’ve gained about 40 lbs back, and I’m trying to find my way back to a healthier place both physically and mentally.

I’m not looking for quick fixes or shame. I’m looking for sustainable habits, support, and advice from people who understand that weight loss is not always a straight line.

If you’ve been through something similar or have tips for getting back on track in a healthy way, I’d really appreciate it.

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Foot pain threatening my progress

I’ve been on a solid run lately — increased workouts, hitting 15-20k steps a day, and finally making real progress on weight loss (down 25 lbs, still a lot to go). Now I’ve got pain on the top/bridge of my left foot that’s been progressively worse over the past few days.

The confusing part is it actually feels better the more I walk on it — stiff and painful in the morning, fine after warming up. But there’s a very specific pinpoint tender spot when I press on it, which apparently points toward stress fracture. I can jump on it just fine, can jog etc., the pain is like a 4/10.

I know I should rest it. I just really don’t want to lose momentum. Has anyone dealt with this and found a way to maintain cardio while letting it heal? The whole process is very psychological for me and I’m not ready to just sit on the couch and watch the scale stop moving. Do I even have a stress fracture? I don’t want to go to a doctor and pay a bunch of money just so they can tell me to rest + ice

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Weight Loss - 3 Months (Jan 14 - Apr 14) (13weeks)

Started the weight loss journey back on January 14 after weighing in at 300lbs the week prior. Current weight is 255.2lbs, down 44.8 since the start of the year. Looking to break the 250's next month, while the graph goes up and down when looking at it daily, the trend is headed in the right direction. I expect those ups and downs so don't get worked up over them compared to previous weight loss attempts.

I am tracking my calories with MFP daily while also looking at macros for protein, fat, and carbs. I have set my average daily target to 1750cal. My 30day average has been 1,553, so probably lower then I want because I had a week or so that was in the 1,200 range.

Breaking that down what I typically aim for is 300-400 for each breakfast and lunch, with 700-800 for typically dinner. Leaving 2-300 for snacks/treats. Friday I bowl, so we usually go out after with the team which is where the 1800-2200 comes into play to have a bit to eat or drink with them. (Aiming for 1500 x1, 1600 x2, 1750 x2, 1800 x1, and 2200 x1)

Work outs have been 4-5days a week with strength lately. Rotating between Push, Pull, and Legs plus rest day or two. In addition, I work from home a lot so decided to clean up my office and change it around to be able to get a standing desk and walking pad. I typically walk on the pad for 60-90min which adds anywhere from 6-8000 steps a day that I wasn't getting before.

Things I have been eating:

- Breakfast: Omelet most days (1egg, 200g of egg whites, red bell pepper, green onion, jalapeno, turkey sausage + Extra egg or protein cheese some days)

- Lunch: Greek Yogurt, fruit (typically berries), chia seeds OR Salad with some protein OR left overs

- Dinners: Blackened Chicken, Stir Fry, Lettuce Wraps, Stuffed Peppers, Steak, Soup, Homemade Pizza on naan, Quesadillas. Usually with half plate of veggies (Broccoli, carrots, salad) and some rice or potatoes mixed in

- Snacks: Fruit, Veg, ice cream, egg white chips, toast, nuts, bar, protein bar, rice cakes

This time it does seem easier to stay on track so far. Understanding how my body reacts to foods and the calories in different items. Previously I was shooting myself in the foot with this I didn't realize were hurting the progress. Tracking has got a lot easier after doing for this period as well.

Good luck to everyone on their weight loss journey! Thanks for reading! Onward to the next month to see where we go! Staying determined.

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Looking for advice on how to support a spouse on their weight loss goals

Hi all. Congrats on all the sucessful weight loss stories! I am a spouse of someone who has struggeled with their weight for a long time looking to hear from ya'll about what your partners / families did that was useful to support you. My spouse has tried many times to lose weight (on their own, I am not pressuring them to do this) and struggels a lot to keep the momentum going. They often will lose 5 or 10 pounds and the stress of managing their calories religiously gets to them. They are very fond of food and the thought of not getting to eat what they want when they want is very distressing to them. They also really suffer from intense hunger pains when they try to limit their calories which in and of itself is obviously a problem. Basically, they're utterly miserable while dieting and I really struggle to find ways to support them. I do my best to be there for them emotionally, but pratically I don't really know what I can do. I do a lot of the cooking, and when I offer to cook low calorie meals, they are not excited about the food and want something that they typically eat, which is of course rich in carbs and fats and all the things you shouldn't eat when dieting. Even if they do capitulate to a lower calorie meal, they'll be upset that the food wasn't very tasty. If I cook a low quanity of a high calorie meal, they'll be upset that they're still very hungry.

I'm coming here mostly because I'm somewhat at my whits end. I love my partner dearly and want to support them in their goal of being healthy but I just don't know what I can do to actually be useful to them. We're about to start another diet arc and I'm just disheartened to imagine this is going to start off great, we're going to hit another crash out moment, and it's all going to be undone again and we'll be back to square one, which of course will devistate them emotionally, again. So I come to you, hat in hand, humbling asking what people in your life did for you that was most helpful. Meal prep? Excersing with you? Encouraging you? I'm sincere in that I'll try anything or do anything for them.

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