am i eating enough?

i recently got engaged and am 26F ~200lbs, my goal weight is 160lbs and trying to get there by August to find a dress for the wedding later in the year.

My main question, am I eating too little? I eat around 1,400 calories a day, and walk 6 miles a day with a 20-30 workout with weights at home. I track my calories and macros, with a goal of 170g protein (which chatgpt told to i should be eating but i have no clue). I just want advice so i do this weight loss thing properly and dont lose all my muscle!

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How to lose excitement about food?

I’m a 21 year old lady :)

Or will I ever I suppose.

I’ve been “naturally skinny” for the majority of my life, until I came into a relationship where binge eating was extremely normalised and i gained around 4 UK clothing sizes 😅

I’ve always been someone who likes food, I’m not saying I want to *hate* it either, but I wonder when, or if, it will ever stop being the “highlight” of my life?

Whenever I plan a trip or something exciting, the only part that actually interests me is what I’ll be eating, how much ect. It doesn’t feel like I’ll ever have sustainable weight loss when I quite literally only live to eat. Has anyone else struggled with this and had a shift in mindset to be more healthy? Or am I stuck like this for life 🥲

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Lost all the weight, back to my first pre-pregnancy weight, only to be pregnant again lol

32F, 2 kids prior. I’ve officially lost 35 pounds, and I’m finally back to my first pre-pregnancy weight. And then, as of today, I found out that I’m pregnant again! The timing feels surreal because I was just transitioning out of active weight loss and preparing to settle into maintenance, and now my body is entering a completely new phase once more.

I’m really curious if anyone else has experienced intentional weight loss in between pregnancies. If you did, how was it going through the process again after your next pregnancy? Did it feel physically easier because you already knew what worked for you, or was it more challenging the second time around? I’d love to hear how your mindset, expectations, and recovery compared between pregnancies.

I’m also wondering how others approached nutrition and calorie awareness during pregnancy. Is calorie tracking still something people do, or does it shift more toward mindful eating and listening to hunger cues? Tracking has become such a normal part of my lifestyle now, and it genuinely helps me feel grounded and intentional with food. At the same time, I want to make sure I’m doing what’s best for my baby and supporting healthy, appropriate weight gain throughout pregnancy.

I was already planning to return to maintenance calories, but now it feels different—this isn’t just maintenance for me anymore, it’s about fueling pregnancy properly. I want to be thoughtful, balanced, and kind to my body, especially knowing it’s doing something amazing again. Any shared experiences, reassurance, or advice would mean so much as I step into this next chapter.

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Weight loss and endocrine issues?

I keep telling myself that I can't lose weight. And I can't. But I don't know if it's because of my health and factors out of my control, or if I'm just becoming lazy and complacent?

I have been dealing with severe hunger. I have been diagnosed with PCOS, pituitary microadenoma, and subclinical hypothyroidism. What's frustrating is that all of these are clear, diagnosed hormonal/metabolic issues, but in me they are mild enough that I am "normal" and not being treated for any of them.

I don't want to just gain weight until I'm obese and then treat this. I'd like to start losing now. But my body is not at all cooperating.

I have spoken to my primary doctor and therapist about this. They don't seem to be as concerned as I am, probably because I'm still a normal weight. But I'm very frustrated.

Has anyone else been able to lose weight while experiencing hormonal issues and without medical support?

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Mom keeps trying to push weight loss drugs on me

I’ve been on my weight loss journey since sept and have lost 18 lbs. found out today my mom thinks the progress is too slow and wants be on a pretty famous weight loss drug (Starts with an o). I’ve asked her repeatedly to stop asking me about this bc I’m working with my dr and says it’s ok for me to use diet and excercise. She says I’m making things difficult and could’ve lost that weight in two weeks. I don’t want o lose weight that fast and still have to deal with sagging skin. It’s like nothing do is good enough

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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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