Lost 50 lbs in 6 months after failing over and over again just wanted to share what finally helped

I’ve started and quit this weight loss thing more times than I can count. I’ve lurked on this sub forever but never thought I’d be posting something like this.

Six months ago I was 400 pounds. I’m sitting at 350 now. Still a long way to go, but I finally feel like I’m making real progress — not just scale-wise but mentally too.

What helped? Not one big thing. A bunch of small changes that actually stuck this time:

Stopped chasing perfection
I used to restart every time I slipped up. Now I just log it, move on, and keep going. It sounds obvious, but that shift saved me from quitting more times than I can count. Every day you are moving forward even just a little bit adds up because of the compound effect.

• Used a tracker that didn’t stress me out
I’ve tried MyFitnessPal, MacroFactor, and a couple others. They’re fine, but they stressed me out with too many charts and features I wasn’t using. Felt like I was always behind. I always felt insecure seeing the type of users that knew what they were doing especially in the gym when it came down to exercises that I wasn't capable of.

I downloaded this app called Ascend a while back, and it just made things easier. Logging food is fast, the layout doesn’t overwhelm me, and it doesn’t make me feel like crap if I have a bad day.
One of the things I like most about Ascend is their body fat tracking feature. I never realized how motivating it was to see more than just the number on the scale. When my weight plateaued, my body fat was still going down. That kept me from giving up when I might have in the past. It’s probably the first time I’ve felt like I understand my progress beyond just weight.

• I figured out my patterns
I binge when I skip meals. I snack when I’m bored or drained. Once I got real about those triggers, it was easier to catch myself in the moment.

• Stopped weighing myself daily
Used to do it every morning. It messed with my head. Now I check once a week and focus more on trends than day-to-day numbers.

It’s not a crazy transformation, but it feels real. I breathe easier. I move better. My joints don’t ache every time I walk. I don’t feel embarrassed going out in public. That stuff matters more to me than the number.

If you’re at the beginning, or stuck, or feel like nothing’s ever worked — I promise you’re not broken. You just haven’t found what works for you yet. Took me a long time too.

If you’ve got questions about anything or just need someone to talk to, hit me up. This sub kept me going on a lot of bad days — appreciate y’all more than you know.

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