I can't stop crying. Since developing a binge eating disorder due to depression and anxiety, I've been trying to lose weight for years. 3 weeks ago, I decided once again to start my weight loss journey. On 20 March 2023, I weighed in at 73.8kg. On 24 March, I weighed in at 73kg. Today (9 April), after 20 days of calorie deficit and cardio, I weighed myself and I'm 74.3kg. There's been no progress—in fact, my weight increased when I should have been down 1.5kg by now.
At first, I weighed myself daily, but it was extremely triggering, and I couldn't get my brain to accept that these were just normal weight fluctuations, so I began weighing myself weekly so I could focus on getting healthier rather than just on numbers. But I don't understand what I'm doing wrong.
My statistics: 20F, 157cm (5"1), about 163 pounds (74kg). I want to lose at least 44 pounds (about 20 kg). My TDEE (sedentary) is about 1,750 calories.
What I've been doing thus far:
- Running for 1 hour a day, about 2-4 times a week. According to my fitness app, this burns 250 calories each time. I have been mostly inactive and running has been a totally new addition to my life. Is this not enough? Is it absolutely necessary for me to incorporate weight lifting? Is the "weight" just water weight, since this is a new routine?
- I've been in a calorie deficit (I think...), but the problem is that I'm unable to track my calories. I live with my parents and food is usually cooked at home, so I don't know how many calories are in each meal. However, I have reduced my portion size and cut out fast food, alcohol, junk food, etc. Maybe that's not enough?
- I use a pretty old digital scale that hasn't had its batteries replaced, so could that be a problem?
- I tend to gain weight before my period - could this explain things?
If anyone could give me advice, that would be great. I really don't want to give up again and go back to the same unhealthy cycle of bingeing and weight gain. I'm so tired but I feel determined to be consistent. It's just days like this that are extremely unmotivating.
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