Hey all,
I (23M, 5'5") started my weight loss journey on March 7 at 190.9 lbs and I'm now down to 157.4 lbs, about a 17.5% total loss. My goal weight is 130.5 lbs, but for now I just want to get in the normal BMI range (149.9 lbs). I’ve done it by eating one big meal a day, prioritizing protein and fiber, drinking a cup of water every hour I’m awake, and walking ~1 hour 5x/week.
The problem is… I’ve hit a wall. Both mentally and physically.
Over the past 1–2 weeks, my hunger has been relentless. I’m not talking “oh I could eat,” I mean constantly thinking about food, stomach growling, craving everything, waking up hungry even when I’ve just eaten a balanced dinner. I’ve stayed within my calorie range most days, but it’s getting harder and harder. My weight has stalled too, so now I’m battling both a plateau and what feels like my body’s biological backlash.
From reading up, I understand this could be my body reacting to the sustained deficit: higher ghrelin, lower leptin, adaptive thermogenesis, etc. But I feel like I’m going to snap if I don’t find a way to push through this phase.
How do I manage this constant hunger without blowing my deficit? For those of you who got through a similar wall, what worked?
I still want to get to around 130.5 lbs, but not at the cost of my sanity or relationship with food. If anyone has experienced this kind of intense hunger after losing a significant amount of weight, I’d really appreciate your advice.
Thanks in advance, this subreddit has been a lifesaver.
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