Clothing

Hey guys so I’m in a little bit of a pickle. So I am currently working on my weight loss journey. The problem is I really wanna refresh my closet but I’m not in the best financial place for that and I also don’t wanna buy clothing just for it to not fit as well once I do lose weight. I’m also 6’3” so that doesn’t help haha. I guess I’m just curious for anyone who has successfully lost weight at least a decent amount of it how much did it truly change your clothing size.

As of right now I’m an XXL pretty much but I can’t tell if I will end up being closer to an XL once I lose weight as I fit into an L but it’s too short same with XL. I just feel a little stuck

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Is it possible to preserve muscles at a 800-1000 kcal deficit?

Hello! Im 19, male, and I weight around 95kgs (started from 99).

My question is, I eat in a 800-1000 calories deficit, can I still preserve muscles? It has been 4 weeks since I started my weight loss seriously and have lost 4 kgs since (I'm on week 5 now). I am losing 0.8-1kg per week, though the first week or two was mostly water weight. I eat 1850kcal daily.

I eat in a 500 calories deficit, and I do my 10k steps so I burn 400-500kcal from that, so that's a 900-1000 combined. I eat 110-130g of protein daily, that includes eggs and chicken breast mostly. I do home bodyweight workout which includes incline pushups, squats, lunges, planks, glute bridges, leg raises and rows with a towel to build my biceps and back. I am doing progressive overload and I do workout 3x a week.

I just can't wait for a year to reach my goal bodyweight that's why I'm in a more aggressive deficit. I don't really have patience because I'm miserable with my current self. My plan has been very sustainable so far and I don't feel any low energy.

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Struggling with « perfect » calorie intake

I have been on a weight loss journey since november 2025 (SW:202lbs). My GW is somewhere around 125-130lbs and my CW is 178lbs.

The couple first months have been very hard and I didn’t count my calories just tried to eat « healthier » (more veggies, more lean proteins).

Recently (since mid-february) I’ve been on bupropion to stop smoking and well, the effect it has on me is making all my hunger cues disappear. Mind you I have never been thin in my life, never had a good relationship with food or my body since I can remember anything and i’m currently learning all of this. Thing is, I’ve started logging my calories this week to track better my weightloss and my datas, and to my surprise, I mostly don’t eat enough to get to my calorie deficit daily intake. Like according to most websites, my daily intake should be around 1400 calories but i struggle eating more than a 1000 sometimes 1100. Only way to make it go higher (1350) is eat junk food.

I’m reading everywhere that a significant deficit (800 calories in my case) is not good at all for your body and will eventually (it might already have tbh) slow my metabolism down. However, as I said, I’m not hungry and this has NEVER happened to me in my whole life so i’m not INCLINED to eat more.

Wonder if any of you have had a similar experience where for any reason your hunger cues drastically diminished and don’t really know what to do with it? and if you have any advices to keep a healthy and sustainable calorie deficit?

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Didn’t lose weight but feel amazing

After a heartbreak and subsequent low appetite, I was at my lowest weight of 113 lbs last March. In the year since, I gained a boyfriend (now a fiance) and 20 lbs that snuck up from all those delicious dinners and snacking on the couch.

I got back to calorie tracking in February, putting myself in ~400 cal deficit daily. By mid-March, I was down a measly pound. My period was late (uncharacteristic for me), and I was constantly thinking about food.

That’s when I decided: I don’t want to lose a number on the scale, then relax and gain it all back again. I want to actually change my eating and activity habits for life. I allowed myself to get back to almost maintenance calorie levels (1600-1700) but also try to increase my step count and take the gym more seriously. I stopped obsessing over how much my body weighs, but rather how it feels and how it functions.

I realized that I’d much rather not be a certain number, but instead enjoy life. Eat simple food, move my body, be able to lift stuff and use my muscles. My cravings are things like grilled chicken, yogurt with berries, avocado toast. I got a buffalo chicken roller at a gas station recently, and was so disgusted by the taste that I couldn’t take more than a bite. I used to LOVE gas station snacks! Most days I don’t even get to my maintenance calorie levels, because I feel full from all the veg and protein.

That’s all to say: when I shifted my thinking from numbers and restriction to whole foods and movement, I got into a much better mental space, and I noticed my clothes started fitting better.

Good luck in your weight loss endeavors, whatever your starting point may be!

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Someone please help me with my weightloss 🥲

Hi to everyone on this group!

I am 28F, 165 cms, weigh 167 lbs right now.

I was always overweight. 6 years ago, I started my weight loss journey and went from 78 kgs (172 pounds) to 63 kgs (138 pounds) by intermittent fasting, calorie deficit (at one point I was eating 1200 calories but go fed up) and low intensity steady state cardio.

I was young, and it was somewhat easier to lose weight and eat within my calorie deficit needs.

Now, I have gained a lot of the weight back (I have been fairly active throughout and used to do HIIT 3-4 times a week) but my weight kept increasing. I looked at the scale and was so sad to see 168 lbs. It feels like I did all that for nothing.

I started by going on a cut (online TDEE calculators told me that 1700 calories would be my deficit intake). I started doing intermittent fasting but realistically I can only manage 9:15 window. I also started doing 10K steps and going to the gym three times a week to do some strength training (upper one day, lower one day, and a full body day). On gym days, I am walking 8k steps, rest I have been trying to get 10k steps.

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Is walking really that effective?

Hi there, I’ve just recently started my weight loss journey, and it’s proven to be very slow but steady. One thing I’ve noticed by using different calculators is that walking seems to be a very effective way to burn calories. For reference, I’m 6’4, 285 pounds, and live in an area with lots of elevation change. 15,000 steps is easy to build up to, and the calculator says that burns over 1,000 calories. Does that sound correct, or are the calculators I’ve been using completely wrong? Every calculator I use gives me an answer within in the same ballpark, and it feels wayyy too easy for all the calories it says I’m burning. Am I just being paranoid?

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I want to lose cellulite, please help!!!!

Hello, in 22(F), 1.63 high and 88 kg..., I'm trying to loose weight by eating healthy drink much water and make steps and some exercises.Is it actually possible to reduce cellulite on my legs, especially my thighs and buttocks( that looks like waves and dimples (orange peel skin))? I’m working on weight loss and exercise but I’m not sure what actually works and if it's possible.I geared that fit girls have cellulite, I know that but I want to reduce 90% :(, it looks horrible!.I'll be happy and grateful if u'll Sharee your experience and some advices!Thanks

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plateaued (again)

I've been on a weightloss journey for maybe less than a year now? 6 months ago I was 162lbs, but at my highest I was 172lbs. I'm now at 125lbs 5'1 and just turned 20 in December. I've had lots of ups but mostly downs in my "journey" so far. It's been miserable to say the least. I feel as though I've lost so little despite going at this for so long- it's very frusturating!!!!! I've been working out everyday, eating below/in my calorie defecit, trying tons of different methods and I feel like I'm still not even close to where I want to be. My parents and grandmother are being strange about it as well. My mom just told me a few days ago she wants me to not lose anymore weight just because she can SLIGHTLY see my collarbone. My grandmother on the other hand tries to say her and I LOOK about the same now (for reference, she's 118lbs and 5'5) but that could not be further from the truth. I still look huge. Of course there are some things I've noticed sizing down, but I'm still far from looking thin/leaner.

To get to my point, I've been stuck here at 125 for quite some time. I hit 125lbs on Feb 23 and the lowest weight I've dropped since that was 122 on March 21. However, since then I haven't been able to get any lower despite my efforts. I weigh myself every single morning and it's usually 124 or 125lbs. My usual intake is around 1,200~cal and my workout routine consists of Saturday, Monday, and Friday being strength training (weights and 10x10 reps. usually goes for an hour. this is quite new as im hoping that changing my routine will help with the stalled weight loss) Tuesday and Thursday is tabata (This also used to just be a regular HIIT routine but it's been changed as well. It's around 40ish mins) and sunday/wednesday are my rest days. I used to only have one rest day but again, I'm trying a lot of new things in hopes something will change. I still get 10k+ steps on those days as that's something I make sure to do every single day. I used to pair my old routines with an extra 45mins of cardio via treadmill with 3%incline 3.6mph, but I haven't done that since switching things up.

I've had this happen before when I hit 145lbs and I eventually broke out of that (not that I remember how I did it. One day I just woke up and my scale suddenly decided to move again) but this seems as though it's gone on for so much longer. I know this all takes time and reaching lower weights makes it harder to lose as fast as you once did, but I'm feeling very frusturated and alone here. My mother recently started a GLP-1 in hopes to lose weight (which, she has) and everyone has been supporting and cheering her on (including me) but I haven't gotten that same response for actually losing the weight nnaturally. My immediate family members who have noticed act like I'm all bones (which, I can assure you I am FAR from true and.. I don't want to be on that level anways....) then onn the other hand, none of my friends have noticed!! I've only had two friends mention I look different. Which makes me feel like I truly haven't changed physically and my family is just trying to mess with my progress.

I don't particularly care for others opinions on me but I just want to break out of this plateau. It's been very depressing to see the scale unmoving even though I truly have been trying. Maybe I'm just going about certain things the wrong way. I'm very open-minded for any advice that might be thrown my way so please feel free to share. I'd really appreciate it.

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When to get rid of clothes that no longer fit?

After a very long weight loss journey, I’m down 120 lbs. Due to having lost and gained countless pounds in the past, I’m hesitating to get rid of my bigger clothes. What if I gain weight and need them again?

At this point I have 5 giant bags of clothes that are too big for me, which take up a significant amount of space in my apartment.

I’m still losing, but the rate slowed significantly. I’ve managed to maintain logging all of my food for over a year.

When do you know it’s time to finally get rid of your bigger clothes?

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Loose skin is ruining my confidence after weight loss

I’m a 24-year-old woman, and for the first time in my life, I’ve been able to lose weight. Since September 2025, I’ve lost a total of 70 lbs, going from 320 lbs to 250 lbs. I’m really proud of myself, and I’ve noticed so many positive changes in my health. However, I’m now struggling with a lot of loose skin. My biggest insecurities are my stomach and my breast. I can somewhat accept the changes in my arms, thighs and other parts of my body but those two areas are much harder for me.

Lately, I’ve been having a difficult time seeing myself as attractive. I feel uncomfortable being naked or being touched too much by my partner because I worry he might find my body unattractive or even be disgusted.

I want to feel better about myself again. How can I improve my body image and work through these feelings of body dysmorphia?

Thank you 🫶🏻

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Quick vegan protein additions

Hi just wanted to share some discoveries this week that are really helping my weight loss journey.

As 5 4 woman, creating even a small calorie deficit doesn't leave a lot of calories to play with and I was feeling so hungry which was putting me in a seriously bad mood and ruining my evenings, but I really need to lose weight for health reasons.

I don't have great cooking facilities or a lot of time for cooking so had to come up with some easy ideas for adding extra protein to my meals.

With these additions, my experience this week has been totally different. I feel really satiated after my meals and struggling to finish them as they feel so filling. I'm actually eating less than last week but without any hunger pangs!

A few things that have really helped are

• adding half a cup (each) of peas, edamame and chickpeas to 1-2 meals each day. This is around 20g of protein for each meal! Edamame in particular are packed with protein.

I buy the peas and edamame frozen, cook a big bunch in the microwave to last a few days and then add to meals.

• buying jars of cooked beans to add to meals eg kidney beans, white beans, black beans. I like the type in glass jars as they are softer. I add half to a cup, either cold or heated with my meals in the microwave

• cooking a bunch of quinoa, then keeping the fridge for a few days and adding half a cup to meals

• adding chopped ready cooked smoked tofu to my meals (heated in microwave)

• adding a tablespoon of nutritional yeast to meals (around 4 g of protein), loads of B12 and also tastes delicious.

I did not expect to enjoy this food, I was just desperate, but I've actually found it to be actually quite tasty especially the peas and edamame which add bursts of sweetness.

I've been surprised at what works. I had some tomato and red pepper soup in a can and added a load of quinoa, peas, smoked tofu and nutritional yeast to it and heated it all up and it became a like a stew and was really tasty and packed with protein.

Also discovered a newly loved breakfast of half an avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, a load of steamed spinach (in microwave) and a cup of ready cooked white and black beans. It is so tasty. I would never have guessed.

What are other people's easy vegan protein hacks to add to meals that involve minimal cooking/prep?

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I went over my calorie intake due to a bad day and now i feel like all my progres was lost, what now?

I never educated myself much on the process of weight loss and i remained in a healthy deficit for two months. Today my cousin who was also my best friend committed suicide (thats why i put the NSFW tag just incase), and I felt like all my discipline left me.

I eat daily around 1200-1300 calories (i promise this is research, i am in a 400-500 calorie deficit and never try to go under that), and most importantly i try to eat healthy. I used to have days where i would eat a bit more, but it would only be by eating a few too many healthy snacks (like fruits). I try to cut out sugar as much as possible without going fully anti-sugar.

Well.. today i ate a whole jar of nutella. I ate multiple pancakes. I ate cake, cheese, and anything I could snack on. I ate a pack of frozen chicken wings knowing i feel full. I have a hard time processing the loss, and to drown out the guilt i have a bad habit of stuffing my mouth to keep my body occupied, but this time i really needed strong flavors, so i turned to sweets which i so much restricted for a long time.

Ultimately, i have no idea how much i ate, but i can estimate around 3500-4000 kcals, where my daily intake to maintain weight is around 1900 calories. I stopped counting after eating a banana with some dark bread and hard boilee eggs, which were an unusual but rather on the healthy side breakfast. Now it's not the end of the world im sure, but i feel like i won't be able to return to my diet. I feel like, as i mentioned before, the discipline of saying no to snacks and chosing healthy food has left me, and maybe it is just today because im mourning someone, but I felt the need to reach out to the internet because i cannot tell if my progress just slowed down by a week or if there is an unknown fact which states I didn't screw up anything, mathematically speaking. I know, i know. One day of binge eating won't stop months of weight loss progress. I wont gain back all the pounds i lost. But i just feel like such a failure, and after calming down and finally being back in my room, my first thought was to ask this silly question so i can imagine myself skinny and healthy without having lost hope, as this deficit really meant a lot to me. It is the first time i truly have locked in.

At this moment i feel like i will binge tomorrow all over again. I read to step back and see what i can learn from this binge, but i am not sure what i can learn here. Its like food is my only escape when i can't grasp a passing. Another person said to screw the diet today, but i am scared i will crave all the sugar i ate today again tomorrow, and that will ultimately screw up everything. I can't fast because i find myself back by the fridge grabbing whatever is eatable.

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starting my weight loss journey all over again

hiii so

i don’t know my current weight (too scared to step on the scale) but i would assume i’m between 75 and 80kgs. my goal weight is 60, ideally 55kg. last time i was in the 60s was like 5 years ago, i’ve been fat for a while now.

i was wondering if 30-45mins workouts at home (i have some dumbbells and elastics at home) + 10k steps minimum every day (or at least like 5-6 days a week) would help the weight loss? is the weight gonna come off fast? obviously assuming that i adjust my diet as well. more protein fibre and all that- not too sure about the tracking as i have bed and bul*mic tendencies but i’ll try to be mindful, maybe do OMAD or intermittent fasting as i used to do these things before

i mainly interested in knowing if the weight will come off fast :’’) which is mostly why i gave up every time in the past in my weightloss journey because i wasn’t seeing results fast enough yet (probably because i kept seeing people online with crazy transformations within a month and so and then i saw myself and sighed lol)

for reference, i am 1m69 tall for 75-80kg (closer to 80 probably). for americans, that’s 5’6 and a half (apparently) and between 165 and 175 (again, idk since i didn’t weight in months but i can assume)

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NSV: my doctor hugged me

I last saw my PCP in December 2024. I went in today for a check-up, 40 pounds lighter. She was so impressed and happy for me. She asked me how and I said “just like another doctor told me 40 years ago: CICO.” She wanted to see a photo of me from before I started my weight loss journey (I showed her my worst one). And when I was leaving she said how proud she was of me, and gave me a big hug (she’d never done that before).

I had really been looking forward to this appointment because she was the last person I know that hadn’t yet seen my weight loss. She really made my day.

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Advice on my motivation goals?

Hi everyone!

Woman in my late 20's starting my journey again after some success in the past. While I was able to truly kick binge eating during my weight loss in the past, I had a really suicidal past 2 years where I slowly gained steadily to where I maintain my current weight.

So my current life maintains a weight around 180-185, which is right around the border of when overweight becomes Obese and I want to change that.

But given my mental health issues before, where I stop caring because I don't feel like living any more, I'm thinking of including a lot of positive goals to help me on my journey, which is why I'm here to ask for advice. (I'm definitely in long term medical care for mental stuff and will keep it going, dw!)

So here it goes:

I'm starting at 183.5 lbs and while I've had success in the past with diet + exercise, I never quite made it to a healthy weighted. For my height, healthy weight would be <145lbs.

Because of this, I'm thinking of setting 5lbs and 10lbs goals to keep me moving but also hold me accountable all the way down to healthy weight.

173.5 -- buy digital piano (also gives me time to save up for my dream one)

163.5 -- domestic trip ($1k budget) also open up to dating again/make hinge account

153.5 -- book my dream tattoo artist

143.5 -- book my dream vacation (~$5k budget)

Every 5lbs, I plan to splurge on a new piece of clothing or splurge on something I want in the $100-200 range. That way my rewards stop being so food driven and I can have a healthier relationship with my body -- not looking for the 'later' body, but at myself right now.

How does this look? would you make any changes?

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My dad passed away at 51 from weight related issues

Over a year and a half ago, I started walking every couple of days. At first, it wasn't to lose weight, I just thought it could help me feel better because people always say walking makes them feel good. I slowly started watching more and more fitness and health/nutrition channels on youtube. The channel of Kiana Docherty is always the first one I remember watching and that woman really planted the seeds to my transformation.

My highest weight recorded was 265 pounds at 5'6 so my bmi was in the highest category of obesity. When I started walking I was 257 pounds. I lost about 10 more pounds before I saw a nutritionist (or dietitian? idk but here where I live, I know 100% she was a certified specialist).

I started tracking calories like crazy, trying to eat healthier food and I was able to move more and more. I started doing strength training 3 times a week and I walked a lot too. Last summer I was doing 8k-10k daily. I'm now down to about 170 pounds.

I live with my family. My dad, my step mom and my grandparents who live in an apartment right next to the house. They saw me "melt" away. I think it inspired them but now enough to truly make a difference.. I know my dad and my step mom were trying to eat healthier since the new years but I don't know how serious they were about it.. I always tried to give little tips since the new years but I don't know.

My dad was obese. He had a couple of health issues that were for sure related to his weight. He had diabetes and sleep apnea. He had other issues that were probably not related to his weight too but his death had to be weight related.. His heart gave up.

Obviously, I don't feel like it's my fault but I wish I had "woken up" sooner and lost the weight a couple of years earlier.. My dad would've had the time to lose enough weight to live longer if I had lost it earlier.

My grandma just got on Ozempic for her diabetes and her weight and she lost over 25 pounds in about 6 months I think.

My uncle keeps telling me I'm a big inspiration for his own weight loss right now. He had a car accident a couple months ago, he was drunk driving. He cut out alcohol completely and he's trying to lose weight at the same time. He already lost 20 pounds. He's 4 years younger than my father but his children are way younger than me. I really hope he gets to a healthy weight because I don't want his children to lose him at 50...

I loved my dad, he was very smart. I think everyone around him felt safe because he knew how to get shit done. I think we're all scared now.

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First Signs of Weight Loss?

Currently 94.1kg at 175cm

My scale fluctuates alot i weighed myself after showering (evening) got 94.6 and then 95.6kg. I know scale fluctuates but sometimes i get 98-99kg and I'm worried my current weight may not be what I'm at. Bare in mind I get 94.1kg when the scale is on the floor barefoot hungry and haven't eaten anything. My fat around my body also feels softer, so i'm confused, again I don't know if this is a good sign or not, but thank you. A week or so ago I got 94.9kg as my lowest for reference.

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Peri-menopausal and other health issues, how can I start losing weight?

Heya. So I have a very rare condition that's less than one in a million for my age group as far as I'm aware (premature ovarian failure). I was diagnosed with it at 16, started puberty for the first time that same year, and have been peri-menopausal since (I'm currently 19). Along with being peri-menopausal, I seem to have chronic stress, which I've read can impact hormones and thus impact weight gain/loss.

Currently? I walk about 10 miles a week, roughly 2 miles total a day, Monday through Friday just to get to and from my university courses.

TW: mentions of depression induced fasting/not eating in the past

Despite having been through a bout of severe depression where I wasn't eating more than 2 meals a day with dinner often being the only meal I had (think 250 calorie Belvita bar for breakfast or a wheat bread peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch if I did have two meals in a day), to the point where I had to be physically dragged out of bed (got carpet burns) by my older brothers, I didn't lose any weight at all during then. Back then, I was walking around about 4 to 6 miles a week. Since then, I've started making sure I eat meals and they're often pretty small though I have a pretty low metabolism.

I'm not sure at all how to start losing weight. Or I can even do so. I have heard of people with very similar hormonal conditions to mine not being able to lose weight with exercise and diet and having to go on weight loss drugs. My diet has improved decently, and I regularly eat rice, meats like sausage, turkey, ham, and spam, scrambled eggs, and some veggies like bell peppers and onions. This is along with soups that have beans and protein plus chili cans, and over the past two months, apples and oranges.

I'm not sure if I need to start doing more exercise beyond the ten miles. If anything, I think I've gained about 20 pounds since I've actually started eating meals instead of going all day with no food. I'm around 180 pounds now at 4'11 (149.86 cm ish). Ah, also I'm a trans guy. Please refer to me by he/him. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. In terms of diet, I'd strongly prefer recommendations on the cheaper side. Thanks.

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Whey vs creatine?

Whey vs creatine

I 23f, has an history of ed, it was either starvation or little to no food, this made my metabolism collapse and i developed hypothyroidism by 16, i gained weight like alot - 30 kgs in just a year, I was demotivated all these years but now I want to change it but i don't have a proper guidance as I'm trying to workout from home, I've been doing cardio (an hour on cross trainer) for a month but i don't see much changes. I need advice to add suppliments as i'm easily fatigued without even doing much. I would add like some details for understanding.

I'm on medicine for hypothyroidism, i'm also on metformin 1000 mg twice a day, i don't have much protein as i'm still in college and food is expensive to me, i have insomnia which I've fixed about 30%, i need supplements for my fatigue, tiredness but also help in my weight loss journey, I'm doing cross trainer for cardio and strength training has been little to no right now as I have sprained wrist and can't lift. I can't buy whey and creatine together as of now so i wanna go with what's best, i don't want to ask Ai.

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getting started!

hi everyone! basic info: i’m 24f, 5'6", 215 lbs (bmi around 35). my goal is to get back into a healthy bmi range eventually but i’m not putting a strict timeline on it.

i used to be around 150–160 lbs until 2021 when i gained weight quickly because of antipsychotic meds. i’ve been off psych meds since april 2025, but with life stuff (including a death in the family) i’ve had a hard time finding the motivation to really work on losing weight.

lately i’ve been having more back and knee pain at the end of the day, which is one of the main reasons i want to lose weight. other reasons are self-confidence, health risks, and honestly just wanting things like airplane seatbelts to not feel tight.

i’ve had phases over the last few years where i wanted to lose weight but never stayed consistent.

my main issue right now is i feel like i don’t really understand what i should be doing. i’ve read that a calorie deficit is the main thing, and exercise helps, but i don’t know how much to limit calories or what workouts are best starting out.

right now i’ve been going to planet fitness and doing about 10-15 minutes on the elliptical just to get some movement in and help my knees.

i’d really appreciate advice on:

• how to figure out a realistic calorie deficit
• beginner workouts that help with weight loss
• what you eat on a calorie deficit with a really small budget
• how you meal plan

any advice or motivation would mean a lot, thank you :)

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Does walking count as exercise for short periods 3x a week? (Very Morbidly obese)

TL;DR: im 22f, 48 bmi, 5’2 and back on my weight loss journey after gaining 20 lbs back. I’m doing 10 minutes 2x and 15 1x a week

22f(US), 5’2, | SW: 275 (50.3 BMI) | CW: 264 GW: Not focusing on goal weight

I do lurk here a bit but I want to be more involved in this subreddit :,)

I’ve been big my entire life besides when I was under 5 years old. Below that I was super skinny, probably a little more than most kids my age then? But stuff happened, I gained a lot throughout my life and reached my highest of 275 lbs. I’ve tried losing weight before around 235 lbs like three years ago but I fell off. I’ve been going back and the cycle repeats.

But hey, no matter what I end up coming back even if it’s months later 🤷‍♀️

I decided i shouldn’t be so hard on myself because that’s what has been doing it. Making myself work out 5-6x a week for 15-20 minutes, not eating much. I think that’s why I kept failing and cycling back!

Lately I’ve made myself a little plan/map. 10 minutes 2x a week, 15 minutes 1x a week on no particular days, as long as I get in the exercise . It’s what my body can handle right now and yes I 100% plan on going further when I get more comfortable! But for now im focusing on consistency over time and trying to make it a habit rather than ‘I have to walk 15 minutes every day!’

I’m also working on portion control and well, I ate too much this morning for breakfast because I figured ‘it’s just sausage and egg it’ll be fine’ and well, I threw half of that up and wondered if that’s my body’s way of saying I just can’t eat that much anymore. I plan to get portion control plates to learn how to eat properly.

But is my plan fine? Is it okay to tune it up and rearrange stuff that I can’t do right now? Especially because of my current weight? I’m thinking too much about it but I’ve seen people bigger than me online do 10k steps a day and it gets me a little discouraged. But they’ve been doing it for a while so there’s that..

I also pace around my room and scroll on my phone sometimes to get in a little extra movement

I have ALWAYS dreamed of being under 200 and dressing how I truly want to because most clothes I love don’t come in my size! This is helping me a lot, the fashion side of it and overall health :) my ultimate dream is to do j-fashion type stuff and be able to fit into Japan sizes but that’s not where I am yet so, im focusing on small stuff :3. I love jirai kei, gothic lolita, black decora,dolly kei, that type of stuff:)

Anyways there’s my rant, sorry it was so long!!:,)

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Wish me luck, I’m starting my weightloss journey and this time I know I am going to be successful!

This community is pretty supportive and I’ve been a lurker for a little while. I wanted to share how I’m feeling about starting my weight loss this time, and why I feel convinced that this time will be successful.

A little bit about me: I’m 28F, 189lbs, 5’3 - this is the highest weight I have ever been. I have struggled with my weight ever since I was 8 years old, and I’ve always been up and down ever since.

Over the past 6 years, I’ve had several attempts at losing weight, but it’s always ended up with me gaining it back. I haven’t had the resolve to keep it up.

I’m very convinced I’ll be successful this time however, this is because I’m making it as easy as possible for me doing things that I know will work.

This time, I am going to be calorie counting. No IF unless it happens naturally, no OMAD, no consistent fasting, it just doesn’t work for me!! I can do it for a day or two but when I fall off of that, it stresses me out and I end up giving up. It’s just no good for me right now. Calorie counting is how I’ve lost weight the last time. It gives you room to be a little bit imperfect sometimes but keeps you on track.

I have chosen to choose 2 activities I will be putting my everything into for exercise, one is jumprope, which I’ve always loved doing at night. I love jumping rope in the evening in my back garden with my headphones in. The other activity I’ve chosen is deep cleaning my house. I am going to clean vigorously as I really enjoy keeping a clean space, and also it’s brilliant exercise!

That’s it.

No forcing myself to the gym yet because I don’t feel comfortable. I used to love going to the gym and running, but I’m just not at that place yet and that’s okay.

I think these are pretty realistic goals to keep. The other reason I feel like I will be successful is that for the first time ever the reasons are not aesthetic related. I’m far more concerned about my health. I want to keep my fertility, I want to improve my digestive system etc. I want to be more hormonally healthy and that will only come from weightloss. There is no other way.

I will be giving up sugar entirely. I don’t need it, don’t want it, and it helps me stay away from snacks and stay disciplined. If I falter a little on that, that’s ok because as long as I’m in a calorie deficit I’m ok.

I know this is it. I know there will be no other attempts after this one, because I will succeed. I’m absolutely convinced this time. For the first time the ego isn’t talking, I’m not hurt by other peoples comments about my weight (though I have been in the past). Right now I can take a look in the mirror and see that my weightloss journey will be mine, and mine alone!! It’s about me and nobody else.

I won’t be playing other peoples negative comments in my head for motivation. I won’t want to show anyone up. This time, it’s just for me. I want to be the healthiest happiest version of myself because I deserve to live like that. Not crying myself to sleep every night feeling lost and hopeless. I have been in a very, very dark place for a while now but I think things are changing for me now.

Wish me luck, and any advice would be most appreciated. Thankyou friends :-)

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I’ve lost almost 20lb so far!

Hey everyone! So I started my weight loss journey in January, I am 19 years old and I started at 68.45kg I am also 5’0.

I struggle with disabilities which limit a lot of which I do so exercise has always been a huge struggle. I also have autism so am not the best with food apart from some safe foods.

However, I have officially gone from 68.45kg when I started on January 12th to today March 24th I am finally back in the 50s at 59.6kg.

I know for most I’ve probably lost this quite slow as I said I struggle a lot with exercise due to disability however I am genuinely so happy I’ve finally made progress!

I do have one question though and that being I still don’t see a difference in myself but people are always telling me I look like I’ve lost weight, is there usually a specific amount to lose before you start seeing it in yourself?

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Weight loss tips for someone trying to lose less than 10lbs

Im not totally sure I’m at the right place but I’m just looking for help..

I’m 23f, 5’7 and weigh about 135lbs. I’ve struggled with my weight ever since I was 16 (because of a comment this boy made about my body). I’ve fluctuated, at this height, between 105lbs-140lbs. I’m seeing myself getting closer to my heaviest weight again and it makes me panic. I feel as though I have no control around food. I’ve recently gained weight pretty rapidly I think (in January I was about 128lbs and now I’m about 133-134lbs in the morning). It’s worth mentioning that I’ve dealt with EDs ever since I was 16 and now I’m in that phase when I tend to binge.. I’m not trying to go back to my unhealthy weight of 105lbs, but I’d like to stay in the 120-125lbs range but I seem to always fluctuate between 130-137lbs… I tried to calculate my recommended calories on these websites but every site gives me something different… I do weight training 4x a week (about 45 minutes each session, in which I do 5 exercises at 4 sets each). On top of that, I work about 30 hours a week at a job where I’m on my feet the whole time (cashier, packing carts, walking a lot, doing merchandise returns, etc…). If anyone here has some good knowledge, it would be greatly appreciated 🥹

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aggressive weight loss tips for 145lb f26 5’4.5 - help me lose 20lbs

*Looking for advice from people who have done the same or similar loss at the same height if possible

edit: clarity

i am 5’4.5 or 164cm and 145lbs. my highest weight was 160 or more in covid but that was really a one off and ever since losing that weight i’ve been around 143-147lbs — however i have been unhappy with my body since i was a teenager and the lowest i’ve ever been able to get is 139.

my goal forever has been around 125. i’m reaching a point now where i am sick of this (started a sedentary job around a year ago and while i have been lucky to not gain weight, it’s definitely harder to maintain), my tdee while sedentary is about 1677 cal per day.

i want advice for an aggressive weight loss plan which is going to allow me to just focus for a few months and get this weight off. i am happy to do a regimented plan once the weight is off to get back up to maintenance.

i am happy to try eating 1200 cals per day, i have already been doing it on and off to see if i’m comfortable with it and i think it’s pretty sustainable if i don’t eat breakfast (i can just have a piece of fruit and a black coffee, i only sit at a desk). i walk to and from work which makes up about an hour and have been occasionally going on the treadmill for 1-1.5 hours burning around 300 cal - i als sometimes swim and lift small weights for my arms

looking for any and all tips - staying in deficit - do i log exercise - staying full - not losing motivation

thank you

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Help Me - struggling with weight loss

Hey guys,

So to give context I’ve spent years of trying various different methods of losing weight.

I’m not massively overweight, I’m fairly muscled around the top of my body but my stomach goes through crazy loops of varying size with bloating. I have the love handle man build so yeah it’s always been a stubborn area for me.

But the scales, man they never ever move from 88-90kg.

I’ve recently done very strict calorie counting. I’ve been keeping under 2000kcal per day (usually around 1800) whilst also exercising daily whether it be a run, a walk or going to gym.

Typical diet is porridge morning with protein, eggs, ostrich and potatoes for lunch then lean meat and veg go dinner. I’ll also have a protein bar.

I only drink water, I rarely have sugary foods and rarely have takeaways and rarely drink alcohol.

I’ve maintained this for over 3 months and I’m still the same weight.

What’s really annoying about this is I went to Australia recently and averaged 20,000 steps a day for 2.5 weeks - I wasn’t eating anymore than usual so I figured I should 10000% have shed some weight.

I really don’t know where I’m going wrong here. Honestly I’ve tried all sorts for over 5-10 years I just can’t seem to break it.

I really want to get to around 15% body fat (I’m around 22-24% I think.

Any tips here, has anyone had a similar struggle? Can you see anything wrong with my diet? Could I possibly be under eating with exercise?

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One Week Down

This is essentially my day 1 post. I am starting my weight loss journey again. Throughout my life I have gained and lost hundreds of pounds.

When I was young I was overweight. When I got into high school I got taller, started working out, and got fairly fit. After freshman year of college I was very fit and sitting at 185 pounds. Then stress, life, and other health issues got to me and I gained weight. I got up to around 250. I managed to get back in shape and got down to 195 and built up more muscle. But the cycle continued, more problems in my life meant I stopped prioritizing my health and my diet. I gained 100 lbs. I got up to 280. And so I tried to do what I've done before but the issue now is I can't seem to succeed. I get down to ~250 and then gain back to 280. I've lost those same 30 lbs around 3 times now.

Well, I'm back at it. This time though I am trying to make it different. I want it to stick.

I am trying to combine everything I've learned from my previous success and failure.

1. High Fiber, High Protein is what has worked best for me. My focus is on hitting 120g protein and 40g fiber (Some people will say this is low but for now I think it's sufficient).

2. focus on breaking my bad relationship with food. Food is not therapy. Food is not stress relief. Food is not the solution. Good nutrition is stress relief. Good nutrition is therapeutic. Good nutrition is the solution. In the past I would turn to comfort foods like Rice and Sausage, Noodles, Rice and Fried eggs, etc. And I would eat those in excess since they'd leave me feeling hungry. Now my focus is on ensuring I am hitting my macros while keeping portions reasonable.

3. focus on one habit at a time. My past failures have been, in part, due to rushing. I'd try to do everything like I used to when I was at peak fitness. Eating a very different diet and working out 5 days a week. Jumping into the deep end isn't sustainable and after 3 months I am completely burnt out. My first goal is to focus on fixing my diet. Build the habits I need to support healthy eating. IE reduced snacking, better snack choices, focus on whole foods. After that becomes less of a chore I will look to becoming more active. My intent is to just try walking 30min every other day to start.

4. Reframe my journey as a lifestyle change. I'm not doing this to lose weight and go back to how I was. I am doing this to build habits that will sustain me throughout the remainder of my life. This will be critical in breaking the cycle of gaining and losing.

5. I'm still thinking this one through but I want to figure out habits stacking. If I think back to when I was most successful my life had more structure and routine. I need to build that back into my life to make the things that require so much effort now be effortless in the future. I don't know what this looks like right now but I'm thinking about it.

I'm posting today because I just feel like getting it out there might help. I'd like to become another one of the success stories I've seen here. Here's to attempt number 7, 8? let's make this the one that sticks.

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Coffee and other drinks

I am having a bit of a dilemma. I know some will say caffein is not good for weight loss but considering how much I have given up already I really don‘t want to give up my emotional support bean juice.

Every day I have two cups. I have always had it the same way with a little sugar and cream. That is adding about 100-140 calories to my day and I am trying to crunch down on my numbers.

I also really like a good coconut water or the like for hydration. This one isn’t too bad since you can get them under 100, but still calories from drinks feels like sinning when trying to lose.

What are y’all doing for coffee? Black? What kind of coffee do you drink that tastes okay black? Did you find a magic unicorn creamer or diy one? Do you have any hydration drinks for a boost when needed that are not breaking the calorie bank?

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I (m17) feel stuck

I (m17) am stuck at around 280 pounds, 5’11-6’0. I truly dislike almost everything about my body. My stature does not match my personality whatsoever. I know that I should not feel bad for how I look, but I can’t stand the fake smiles anymore.

I truly feel like a failure. I am one of the largest people in my class. I am incredibly self conscious and think about how I look almost every second of the day. I have been losing weight for around 9 months now and have only lost around 30 pounds.

I have hit several plateaus throughout my weight loss journey, now being one of them. I don’t often participate in may activities as I am a quieter type of person. I likely do not get enough steps in everyday.

My family does not necessarily try to support me in losing weight, often buying fast food or sweets. My body has been under stress for the past 7 months or so, primarily from school and mental health related issues.

I was wondering if not eating could help me lose weight as I feel worse about food with each and every day that passes, even nutritious food. Is there a healthy way to not eat? What would be the minimum amount of food I could eat?

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Seeking advice on weight loss and living a sustainable lifestyle

Hi!! I’m a 24M, 5’11”, 365 lb guy who’s trying to lose weight over time, eventually reach a healthy weight, and live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. I’m hoping some people here might be able to give some advice on what they’d recommend.

I’ve decided to make big changes to my lifestyle in an effort to finally be at a healthy weight (I’ve pretty much always been either overweight or obese). I’ve started tracking calories, remaining at or under 2000 daily calorie intake, doing cardio (incline walking 40 min) 5 days per week, and strength training 3x per week. I also walk to school Monday-Thursday which is a 12.5 minute walk one way.

Since I started this lifestyle change in late January, I’ve lost 28 lbs from an initial starting weight of 392 lbs!! I’m super happy about this and it’s motivating me even more to continue with this journey. However, I’m concerned about my future and how I can maintain a healthy lifestyle with sufficient exercise/movement.

I’m a law student, and I plan to become a lawyer, which means I’ll have an office/desk job. I’ve read that this makes people become sedentary, and I don’t ever want to go back to having an unhealthy lifestyle.

I’m also worried about loose skin — since I’ve been obese for so long, I’m afraid I’ll have a really ugly body even after losing all the weight.

If anyone has any tips on these things, any advice at all, I’d be super appreciative of it!! I could use some help since I’m basically doing it all on my own, and the encouragement/advice from people in the same boat or who have completed their weight loss journey would really benefit me!!

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Quell app 2026 Review?

Hey guys, I’ve been looking into Quell the satiety app and before I commit to spending time for it I wanted to see if anyone here has actually used it, especially for weight loss.

From what I understand the whole idea is focusing more on satiety instead of just calories, like tracking how filling your meals are or how long they keep you full. That honestly sounds really appealing to me because every time I try doing a calorie deficit I just get way too hungry and it turns into me bingeing later 😭

I’ve seen people say it helps you pick foods with better satiety so you can stay in a deficit without feeling like you’re starving all the time, which sounds nice but also kinda too good to be true lol.

I guess I’m just wonderingdoes it actually help with hunger or bingeing

is it better than normal calorie tracking apps

and does the satiety thing actually feel accurate or kinda gimmicky

For context I’m 24F, 5’4 and around 149 lbs. My issue isn’t really tracking, it’s more that I get too hungry and then fall off.

Would really appreciate hearing any real experiences before I spend effort on it 🙏

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Day 4: here's what I'm doing

Hey everyone. I'm starting another weight loss journey. I managed to lose about 25 pounds years ago over tge span of a few months and slowly gained it back due to new chronic illness. I'm 5'6 around 160lbs, 35F. Goal weight is around 130. Scale arrives in a few days. I haven't been weighed in a while, but my pants are tighter than I'd like them to be.

I'm doing a whole food, plant based diet. It's worked really well for me in the past, I can eat basically unlimited quantities of foods, and I enjoy trying new recipes. I'm also doing low histamine, which sucks but whatever.

The benefits of this way of eating:

Anti-inflammatory, never hungry, can eat large volumes of food, can be as simple or complex as I want, no calorie counting, no weighing my food, intuitive style of eating, still get to have dessert and snacks, extremely effective for weight loss, has other health effects (such as helping to manage blood sugars, reduce cholesterol, and reverse heart disease).

The drawbacks:

Requires more cooking because I'm not using much pre-packaged stuff, low/ no junk food or animal products (I'm already vegan, so that's not an issue for me, but I love chips).

What I've been eating:

Big salads with delicious sauces. Cereal. Soups (heavy on beans and veggies). Roasted potatoes/veg with creamy garlic sauce. Green smoothies. Popcorn. Blueberry crumble with homemade ice cream. Stir fry. Occasional yellow curry.

The general gist of what I'm eating:

Unlimited fruits, veggies, beans, with some whole grains and nuts/ seeds. No oil. 90% unprocessed plant foods, 10% wiggle room (I use this for my 1 cup of coffee with creamer snd occasionally chips/ dining out).

Why it works:

Plants are low in calorie density and full of fiber, both of which keep you full, blunt hunger cues, and give your body the macro and micronutrients they need.

So yeah, that's what I'm doing in case anyone is interested. My scale hasn't arrived yet, but I already feel a bit lighter. I can't exercise because of MECFS, so diet is the only way for me.

If anyone wants resources, check out:

Forks over Knives (documentary, website, and book),

How Not to Diet by Dr. Michael Greger (the best book on weight loss I've ever read, with like 5000 scientific references)

How Not to Die (documentary and book by Dr. Michael Greger. Doc is on youtube).

Long post, but I hope this information can help someone else.

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Softer and less elastic skin after weight loss

26 year old man

I lost 28 kg in little over two years but I also did lots of yoyo dieting due to depression. I will show you my full journey bellow. I am now 3 weeks in at maintanace. Went from 96 kg to 68 kg. I am a man 175 cm. So I never had a maintanace period. Until now. I am using vitamin c serum, peptide serum, retinol serum, vitamin c supplements, collagen supplements, moisturizer, sunscreen, neck and face exercises, working out, eat enough protein, 8 glasses of water a fay, plan to be at maintanace for 6-12 months, maybe do RF microneedling, thinking about fasting. Now my skin isn't hanging. It looks like my normal skin but it's softer and less compact and has lost some elasticity. Because it spreads out a lot more than it did before my weight gain and loss, when pressed, I can not wear shirts, scarfs or ties anymore because it spreads out right away and I hate it. I genetically have less elastic skin than others but it bothers me how it has gotten worse now. My cheeks, hyoid and neck are softer. My platysma band skin is like a little sail Over my platysma so it's a little loose. Not as close to the neck as it was before. My body looks good but when tucked or pressed my arms, legs and abdomen gets loose and jiggly and spreads out. Here is my journey. P.s I had a weight gain journey from 2018 to 2019 and a weight loss journey from 2019 to 2020 but I don't have the data for that. Will it tighten back up with maintanace and care or has my yoyo dieting ruined it forever?

Help me

2020 15 jan 2020 — 63,2 kg 21 jan 2020 — 65 kg 27 jan 2020 — 65,5 kg 30 jan 2020 — 65 kg 04 feb 2020 — 65 kg 17 feb 2020 — 66,9 kg 03 mars 2020 — 64,9 kg 09 mars 2020 — 67,3 kg 10 mars 2020 — 67,8 kg 16 mars 2020 — 68 kg 23 mars 2020 — 68,2 kg 31 mars 2020 — 67,2 kg 05 apr 2020 — 68,6 kg 10 apr 2020 — 68 kg 14 apr 2020 — 67,5 kg 20 apr 2020 — 67,5 kg 27 apr 2020 — 67,3 kg 05 maj 2020 — 66,8 kg 11 maj 2020 — 68,3 kg 18 maj 2020 — 68,3 kg 25 maj 2020 — 68 kg 01 juni 2020 — 69,4 kg 08 juni 2020 — 68,7 kg 22 juni 2020 — 69,6 kg 06 juli 2020 — 71,5 kg 14 juli 2020 — 69,3 kg 27 juli 2020 — 71,3 kg 03 aug 2020 — 70,6 kg 31 aug 2020 — 71,3 kg 08 sep 2020 — 72,7 kg 16 sep 2020 — 70,6 kg 21 sep 2020 — 73,5 kg 28 sep 2020 — 73,3 kg 05 nov 2020 — 76 kg 11 nov 2020 — 75,3 kg 07 dec 2020 — 77,2 kg

2021 01 jan 2021 — 79,5 kg 09 feb 2021 — 82 kg 16 feb 2021 — 81,7 kg 22 feb 2021 — 81,5 kg 01 mars 2021 — 82,8 kg 05 apr 2021 — 80,6 kg 27 apr 2021 — 82,2 kg 24 maj 2021 — 82,3 kg 31 maj 2021 — 82,2 kg 07 juni 2021 — 81,8 kg 15 juni 2021 — 81,4 kg 22 juni 2021 — 81,2 kg 28 juni 2021 — 80,7 kg 05 juli 2021 — 81 kg 12 juli 2021 — 80,6 kg 19 juli 2021 — 80,2 kg 26 juli 2021 — 79,7 kg 08 aug 2021 — 80,2 kg 16 aug 2021 — 79 kg 23 aug 2021 — 78,6 kg 30 aug 2021 — 76,8 kg 06 sep 2021 — 76,9 kg 13 sep 2021 — 75,6 kg 20 sep 2021 — 75 kg 22 sep 2021 — 75 kg 27 sep 2021 — 73,9 kg 04 okt 2021 — 73,6 kg 12 okt 2021 — 73,1 kg 18 okt 2021 — 72,1 kg 25 okt 2021 — 71,1 kg 01 nov 2021 — 70,4 kg 08 nov 2021 — 69 kg 15 nov 2021 — 70 kg 23 nov 2021 — 69 kg 01 dec 2021 — 68,6 kg 06 dec 2021 — 67,8 kg 30 dec 2021 — 71 kg

2022 06 jan 2022 — 71,3 kg 17 jan 2022 — 71,7 kg 24 jan 2022 — 72,9 kg 31 jan 2022 — 73,2 kg 07 feb 2022 — 73,6 kg 14 feb 2022 — 74 kg 21 feb 2022 — 73,8 kg 28 feb 2022 — 75,2 kg 14 mars 2022 — 76 kg 28 mars 2022 — 76,5 kg 05 apr 2022 — 75,9 kg 11 apr 2022 — 76,2 kg 18 apr 2022 — 77,2 kg 25 apr 2022 — 78 kg 09 maj 2022 — 78,8 kg 17 maj 2022 — 76,2 kg 23 maj 2022 — 76,5 kg 30 maj 2022 — 77 kg 31 maj 2022 — 77 kg 06 juni 2022 — 76,1 kg 13 juni 2022 — 76 kg 27 juni 2022 — 75 kg 11 juli 2022 — 74 kg 18 juli 2022 — 74 kg 25 juli 2022 — 73 kg 01 aug 2022 — 74,1 kg 08 aug 2022 — 73,1 kg 15 aug 2022 — 73 kg 19 sep 2022 — 74,7 kg 26 sep 2022 — 76,5 kg 04 okt 2022 — 76 kg 17 okt 2022 — 78,5 kg 25 okt 2022 — 77,7 kg 31 okt 2022 — 76,5 kg 21 nov 2022 — 82 kg 05 dec 2022 — 83,6 kg

2023 26 jan 2023 — 89,4 kg 06 feb 2023 — 88,8 kg 20 feb 2023 — 92,4 kg 06 apr 2023 — 95,7 kg 16 juli 2023 — 91,5 kg 31 juli 2023 — 96,6 kg 07 aug 2023 — 95 kg 14 aug 2023 — 95,6 kg 21 aug 2023 — 94,8 kg 28 aug 2023 — 93,8 kg 04 sep 2023 — 93 kg 11 sep 2023 — 92,8 kg 12 sep 2023 — 92,2 kg 18 sep 2023 — 91,2 kg 25 sep 2023 — 90,2 kg 02 okt 2023 — 89,2 kg 07 okt 2023 — 89,2 kg 14 okt 2023 — 89,2 kg 16 okt 2023 — 89,6 kg 23 okt 2023 — 88,2 kg 30 okt 2023 — 87,8 kg 13 nov 2023 — 86,8 kg 27 nov 2023 — 86 kg 04 dec 2023 — 84,7 kg 18 dec 2023 — 84,3 kg 26 dec 2023 — 84,1 kg

2024 01 jan 2024 — 84,1 kg 28 jan 2024 — 83 kg 07 maj 2024 — 84 kg 14 maj 2024 — 83 kg 28 maj 2024 — 83 kg 03 juni 2024 — 86 kg 11 juni 2024 — 85 kg 17 juni 2024 — 84 kg 24 juni 2024 — 83 kg 08 juli 2024 — 82 kg 15 juli 2024 — 81 kg 22 juli 2024 — 80 kg 29 juli 2024 — 79 kg 05 aug 2024 — 80 kg 06 aug 2024 — 80 kg 14 aug 2024 — 80 kg 26 aug 2024 — 79 kg 09 sep 2024 — 79 kg 30 sep 2024 — 78,2 kg 07 okt 2024 — 77 kg 30 okt 2024 — 76 kg 04 nov 2024 — 75 kg 18 nov 2024 — 74 kg 20 nov 2024 — 74 kg 25 nov 2024 — 74 kg

2025 31 jan 2025 — 75,7 kg 28 apr 2025 — 78 kg 15 juni 2025 — 80 kg 05 nov 2025 — 75,7 kg 16 nov 2025 — 73,5 kg 17 nov 2025 — 72,8 kg 2026 21 feb 2026 — 68 kg

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Is there hope?

So I guess this is abit of a success story mixed with anxiety and fear but here we go.

I used to weight 140kg a few years ago and now I’m almost at 85kg at 15% body fat and I am very happy with that. A large reason for my weight loss was to find a partner since I really want a family in the future. However as I inch further towards my goal I get the dread that it’s not gonna change anything in terms of my attractiveness. I was on apps at 104kg last time at roughly 32% body fat and I struggled hard. And I was really hoping my weight loss would help me succeed but I am scared it won’t. I haven’t gone out on the apps yet but I am planning to once I reach my goal.

Out of curiosity I tried online attractiveness eaters and got the following scores

AI: 7-8/10

Reddit: 5/10

Photofeeler: 8/10

I don’t know what o make of this but I really hope my weight loss will give me more success.

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20 pounds down… Here’s what I’ve learned so far!

1. Progress isn’t linear. I have days where I go over my calories but I don’t let it deter me from sticking to it the next day. I try not to let myself have a ‘bad’ day twice in a row. I have been giving myself grace and talking to myself almost lovingly. The journey is so much easier when I love myself rather than hating myself through it :) ♡

2. I learned to sit with hunger and found that it goes away after a while. Before, I would eat anything and everything even when I felt sick to the stomach stuffing myself because I didn’t know how to be okay with feeling even the littlest bit hungry. I feel a lot more regulated letting myself just wait 20-30 minutes after eating even when I do have the urge to eat more.

3. Every time I choose to stick to the promises I made to myself—sticking to my meal plan, taking that walk, cooking at home, I have new found confidence in myself. My weight-loss journey has been more than just losing weight. I feel so confident in myself as a person because I practice discipline every single day and show up for myself.

I just wanted to share some things I have learned during my weight loss journey, if it helped anyone I’m so happy ♡ We all got this!

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Losing weight, but still fat and really sick of it. Wondering if/when I'll start feeling smaller?

I am an obese but otherwise healthy female in her mid-20s who is actively losing body fat. I'm 5'5" in height and weigh 202 lbs as of this morning. (That's AWESOME, because at the start of the year I was 215.) I was chubby as a kid and super lean as a teenager (125lbs), but after I quit team sports in high school my weight crept up each year because I love to stuff my face. In my early 20s, I experienced a severe psychiatric episode and self medicated with junk food - I put on almost 60 pounds in a year, with my highest weight hitting 254. I was completely miserable, felt sick all of the time, and could barely get around. I am now on the right meds (including ADHD meds for the first time in several years, which have helped with my impulse control). I don't regret being as big as I was because I needed to learn that morbid obesity is not right for me. (PS - my A1C, cholesterol, and hormones are all in the normal range.)

In 2023, I finally dropped some weight and began to hover at around 222 until August of 2025. In autumn of last year, the ADHD meds kickstarted another wave of weight loss because I have much better impulse control and eat a balanced, lower-calorie diet. I also lift weight and walk + use the elliptical machine 2-4 times a week. Like I said, my morning weigh-in today had me at 202.8 lbs and I let out a celebratory cheer when I saw the number - I'm SO CLOSE to being out of the 200s!

But I still feel huge. I feel rotund. I am a giant beast! I know that 202 lbs on a petite 5'5" frame is still very big and I have a long way to go, but I sort-of don't feel any lighter than I was at 254. Thankfully, people in my life have noticed my recent weight drop (I've noticed it on my face too; I'm so pleased to see my jawline and beautiful neck coming back!). Has anyone else experienced this? Will it take a while until I start to feel "lighter"? I'm TIRED of feeling like I'm carrying around a bunch of kindergarteners on my waist all of the time. I wish that I could speed this process up. But the weight went on really gradually, so I know that it will come off gradually too. I'm just feeling so impatient.

TL;DR: My highest weight was 254 lbs. I am 202 lbs now and don't feel lighter, even though I'm steadily losing body fat, actively working on improving my strength and stamina, and can feel my muscles getting stronger. I'm wondering if I will ever get to a point where I don't feel like a whale anymore. Thoughts?

Edited for grammar and to add a contextual sentence.

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28 year old 6ft male month weight loss discussion.

Hello my name is Rhys.

Feb 19th – 104.8 kg

March 19th – 101.3 kg

(Lowest being yesterday at 100.9 kg)

I’m a 28-year-old, 6'1" male, and I’ve been tracking my weight consistently over the past month while trying to stay in a calorie deficit. I’ve been reasonably disciplined with my food, keeping things fairly controlled day to day, and I’ve also been paying attention to my activity levels.

I’m curious how my progress is looking overall for the first month. I’ve lost a few kilos, but I’m wondering if the results should be more dramatic at this stage, or if this is considered a solid and realistic rate of progress. I’m also unsure whether the level of fluctuation I’m seeing on the scale is normal, or if my graph should look smoother and more consistently downward.

One thing I’ve been finding mentally challenging is how the scale behaves over short periods. For example, I might sit in the low 101 kg range for several days, then finally see a drop into something like 100.7 kg, which feels like a big milestone. But then within a couple of days, it jumps back up to around 101.3 kg again, which can feel frustrating and makes it seem like I’ve undone progress, even though I’ve been consistent.

I’d appreciate any insight into whether this pattern is normal, and how others interpret these kinds of fluctuations when trying to assess real progress.

Thanks.

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Lost 60lbs and Friends and Family are Telling Me to Stop

For context I'm 5'2 female, my highest weight was 213 lb and Im now currently 153 lb. My goal weight is around 120-130lb so in the middle range of a healthy bmi.

I have some friends and family telling me that I need to stop losing weight. That their concerned that my goal weight is too low for me despite it not being considered under weight for my height. And its making me feel very discouraged.

This is my 2nd serious attempt at weight loss. I previously dieted back in 2015 and went from 160 lb to 134 lb at my lowest before gaining it back and more through some unfortunate life circumstances.

And now that I've lost 60 lbs, I'm suddenly being told that I looked "too thin" back when i was 134 lb and how it made me look like I had a "big lollypop head." They never said this to me back then but are saying it now. And to be honest, back then I still felt a little chubby at 134 lb which is why I want to aim slightly lower this time.

The people telling me this are overweight themselves and want to lose weight but havent made as much progress as me. So I cant help but think theres some jealousy involved.

I dont know what to do about the comments other than to ignore it and still pursue my goal. Im not great at confrontations and Im a bit afraid of the comments they'll make if and when I do hit my goal though.

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Moved to a bigger house…

And I couldn’t believe how much higher my TDEE has been since I moved, and how much easier it is to hit my step goals, movement goals, etc.

I recently moved from a 500 square foot tiny apartment to a 1400 square foot house which has two flights of stairs. A week after I moved, my Apple Watch started giving me notifications about how there’s been a change in my daily average steps, flights climbed, daily calories burned, etc. I don’t count “exercise calories burned” from my watch when determining my deficit because I don’t want to over estimate but I’ve definitely noticed a higher rate of weight loss since I moved.

The more I think of it, it makes sense. At my old place, if I got up to get a sweater, water, my phone charger etc, I only had to walk 5 feet to get it. Now when I need something, I’m often going upstairs or walking to the other side of my house. It really adds up. I’m getting 4000-5000 additional steps per day now.

I never would have imagined that moving to a bigger house would make it so much easier for me to lose weight, but it’s pretty noticeable, and I’ll take it!

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Is weight loss really just eating healthy and exercising?

What other recommendations do you have in order to make a weight loss long-lasting, maintainable, and how to keep your weight sustainable once at your goal?

Is it really just a matter of sticking to a workout schedule and eating healthy meals/caloric count? To anyone that has lost weight or anyone knowledgeable, is this pretty much it or what other recommendations do you have for this?

In prior weight loss attempts I admit I find myself becoming very impatient and discouraged with the number on the scale. Some months I’d lose 5-6 pounds or a few more, some months maybe 2 pounds at most. This would result in my motivation to hit the gym dwindle and my cravings would get the better of me and I’d choose junk food over healthy snacks. My problem I admit is one of staying on track no matter what. What do I need to do to really hone in on finally sticking to this for the long haul to reach the weight I want? I’m at 5’6 230lbs and i want to get to 145 lbs. any tips are super appreciated!

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weight loss and meds

Hi!

I’ve been trying to lose weight since January, and so far I’ve lost about 5–6 kg. However, I started taking an antidepressant that has increased my appetite, and sometimes I end up exceeding my daily calorie intake.

Also, I’d like to lose just another 3 kg or so, which, from what I’ve read in other people’s experiences, are the hardest to lose.

Does anyone have any tips on how to deal with this, or what kinds of snacks, for example, are best for controlling calories in this situation?

Thanks!

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Help with confidence after weight loss

Can someone help with confidence issues and struggling with how I look? I’ve struggled with some hormonal health issues + a lot of life stress that causes me to gain a ton of weight really rapidly in a year (5’4” F, went up to 185 from 140). I have stretch marks now and the weight is slowly coming down but I’m sagging and have some loose skin on my upper thighs and I really hate looking in a mirror. I know the right person won’t care but it’s really really hard reading tons of guys say it’s a turn off especially when I’m only 29. I hate looking in a mirror and keep crying about this every day. I know there’s a chance some will tighten at my age but right now I need some hope and some comfort and some help. one of my closest guy friends for a decade told me recently I’m not the kind of woman guys would go for and I can’t blame them for having preferences and going for the best they can get

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Walking at work for weight loss

F, 35, 5'8", 185 lbs

About 1.5 years ago I went from being a very active construction worker to a desk job. I didn't change my diet and now I've gained about 30lbs. I would REALLY like to be down to a max of 150.

So now, I've got my diet pretty dialed in and am weight training 4 days a week.

However, they say there is no amount of exercise that can offset 8 hours of sitting. So what I just started is walking a half hour at 2 mph for each hour I'm at work.

What i want to know is has anyone started walking a bunch and had good success with weight loss?

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Eating big and dealing with the Guilt

35M/5'10"/SW 349.0/CW 283.4/GW 200.00/ LOSS START DATE9/16/2025

I've made a few posts to this group before. It's been beyond helpful to me to be able to talk about my weight loss journey and some of the challenges I come up against.

The current challenge I am facing is having to deal with cheat days, slip ups or whatever you call days where you eat above your deficit.

I have been diligently tracking my calories since September 16th. According to MFP, I have tracked my calories for 178 days straight. I am a little over 66 lb and Brother, let me tell you it feels great.

I've been very meticulous with my eating. Completely switched up my diet. A lot of salads, lean meats, virtually. Virtually no pasta. I can count on one hand. The amount of times I've had pasta since September three times. If my family wants fast food for dinner, that's what they have and I will eat shredded chicken breast and rice.

That is why I am struggling with this weekend. For whatever reason I splurged and while my kids ate McDonald's I ordered myself a pizza from my favorite dive bar. The perfect amount of cheese, pepperoni and grease. I've proceeded to eat the whole pizza myself throughout the night. I also had a few heavy drinks. A Guinness slammer and a White Russian to be exact. Today, I met with some friends after the gym and we had a few drinks at a cigar bar. I proceeded to join them at the local Chinese buffet and ate very big there too.

All in all, I barely ate over what would be my maintenance calories for the day. I was over by 110 calories yesterday and I am 67 calories over today (chatgpt is very helpful in counting).

I can't help but feel a sense of guilt because I haven't eaten at maintenance calories in 178 days. How do you guys combat the feelings of guilt when you go overboard?

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CALORIES IN / OUT !!

I’ve finally realized that weight loss really comes down to calories in versus calories out.

In the past, I lost 20 lbs (9 kg) through intense cardio, sprints, and stair master sessions …only to gain it back, and then lose it again.

This time, I focused on minimal cardio, light weights, and about 6,000 steps per day, while maintaining a 200 calorie daily deficit. I’ve not only lost weight but also kept it off for a year.

Cardio is important for heart health, but when it comes to weight management, it’s all about calories !! nothing else matters.

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Loose skin

Hi everyone.

I’m starting my weight loss journey and I’d really appreciate hearing some real experiences. I started gaining weight around age 15 due to depression. I’m 20 now and currently weigh 145 kg (about 320 lbs).

Before that period of my life I was actually very active – I competed in school sports competitions, went to the gym, and generally lived a really active lifestyle. Unfortunately my mental health got very bad and all of that slowly disappeared.

The good news is that I’m finally doing much better mentally, and I’ve decided to seriously commit to losing weight and taking care of myself again. One thing that worries me a lot is loose skin.

I know that having a healthy weight and a normal BMI is much more important than worrying about loose skin, but it’s honestly the one thing that keeps bothering me when I think about this journey.

For context: Age: 20 Height: 178 cm (about 5'10") Weight: 145 kg (320 lbs)

I gained most of the weight over the last ~5 years. I would really appreciate hearing from people who were in a similar situation (significant weight gain in late teens / early 20s).

How much loose skin did you have after losing weight? Did your skin tighten over time? Is there anything you did that helped?

Thank you so much in advance for sharing your experiences. It would mean a lot to me.

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CICO

29 SW 255lbs CW 245lbs

I’ve tried so many of the fad diets out there.

Keto,

Soup diet

Weight watchers (I’m sure works for some but it’s too much relying on a phone for me)

Avoiding the basic “calories in calories out” cause I thought it would be way too annoying and difficult.

Here I am, 8 days in to CICO. Trying to stick to routine- it helps me not grab whatever. I’ve been doing a protein shake for breakfast, and a Tiffany plate for lunch (around 350 calories) and for dinner, I can pretty much make the regular meals I’ve been making for my family, but keeping a smaller portion, along with a salad on the side to fill up. last night at the end of the night I even had enough calories left to have half of a donut. I was worried about the scale this morning because of it, but I was still down half a lb. I know the weight loss will slow down plenty. I know there will be times that it is more difficult than others. But I am honestly really enjoying doing CICO.

I am going to start incorporating some light workouts. Due to my weight, walking 10 k steps leaves me sore the next day but once the weather gets nicer I will be taking my baby out for walks and trying to hit 10 k steps a day.

I am so relieved to be able to work ways around still having something sweet that I would most likely avoid while being on other diets. I really feel it will help me to consider this a lifestyle change and not a “diet”

I also feel soooo much better physically. Although there aren’t any changes to my body yet, I already feel way less bloated and more energized than before by cutting out the garbage I would usually eat.

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Exercise cals and whether to include them.

M, 173lb,5’11

I know this has been talked about alot - but im trying to figure out if I should count my exercise calories in my deficit.

Everyday this month im rowing 10,000M (personal fitness challenge thing, not for weight loss.) depending on the intensity, my machine says I’ll burn anywhere from 415 to 515 calories, depending on intensity. This can take anywhere from 45-60 mins. I’m also resistance training every other day, I do not count these calories in my deficit.

I’m eating around 2200 calories per day. Is this enough? Considering this puts me at a deficit of 800-1000 per day if I’m not mistaken?

Appreciate the help!

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Weight loss advice

So I been on ozempic for about a year my eating habits before were horrible, now I get full faster physically but I can’t stop the urges. I’m getting better at it but still struggling ozempic helped me stop the urges. I been off ozempic for about almost a month. I feel like I’ve gained a lot of weight but on the scale it only says I’ve gained like three pounds. Idk if it’s mental but I’m still overweight. I barely did exercise and diet with ozempic, I just did like one workout every 3 weeks and ate less how do I loose weight without it and control myself?

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I’m stuck at 147kg (324lb) 173cm (5ft8) 30yo Male

As the title says, I started my weight loss journey on January 7th at 163 kg (360 lb). I’ve made progress since then, but for the last 3 weeks my weight has been stuck and it’s starting to frustrate me a lot

Since February 5th, I’ve been doing a minimum of 10,000 steps every single day. Some days I do more, but 10k is my baseline. Right now, that’s my main form of activity. I’m not doing cardio workouts or lifting weights yet, just walking consistently every day

With food, I do try to stay in a calorie deficit. I’m not following a super strict diet, but I make a real effort to stay around a 500 to 1500 calorie deficit per day. I’m not perfect with tracking, but I’m usually mindful of what I eat and I try not to go overboard. I also try to eat more protein, but honestly my carbs usually end up being higher than I want

One thing that might matter is that I’ve been overweight basically my whole life, so this isn’t a situation where I was lean and then gained some weight recently. I’ve been heavy for as long as I can remember, which makes me wonder if that changes how I should approach things

I’m mainly looking for advice from people who’ve been through something similar. Is a 3-week plateau normal at my size? Should I start focusing more on macros, especially protein? Should I add weight training, cardio, or just stay patient and keep doing what I’m doing? I’m trying not to get discouraged, but I also don’t want to waste time doing the wrong thing

What would you suggest if you were in my position?

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help! 27f who needs advice on losing weight.

hi! i’m 27 years old, 5’5, and 190 lbs. I am really wanting to lose weight. I have been eating better, doing more exercise, but I was wondering if anyone had some vitamins/supplement suggestions to give a little bit of a push to help with a faster metabolism, food noise, and cut cravings bad. My sweet tooth is horrible and it has gotten really hard.

I know I can’t lose weight overnight but I really want to find something that IS NOT A GLP-1 to help with the weight loss. I have had so many people suggest it and not only does my insurance not cover it, but i simply just don’t want to take it and risk the side effects that come with it. something easier accessible, more natural, and lighter on the body/stomach is what I am looking for. I’ve gained so much weight the past few years and it’s so frustrating.

i just want to feel like myself again. anything helps! i’ve never been this weight before and its so frustrating and discouraging. be kind. thank you. <3

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weight loss as a 5’1 woman is hell

i (20f) have been trying to lose weight desperately for years. i was stuck in a binge restrict cycle for about 5 years and i started to recover in october and since have been trying to have 2 mindful meals a day and usually a latte or chai. living in a college dorm, it is extremely difficult to eat completely clean since i can’t make my own food, but i try my best. ive been at the same weight since my last binge cycle, around 137lbs. i just feel hopeless because i know eating a normal healthy diet is not enough to get to an average weight for someone of my size. i’ve recently cut out liquid calories and started going to the gym again, trying my best not to start exercise purging again (something i used to do frequently) and just trying to go to the gym 3 or 4 times a week. i’ve also started counting calories again, and i know 1200 is not recommended, but it’s genuinely the maximum deficit for someone of my height/weight.

an issue ive been running into: i work a fairly active job from 6pm-5am and usually end up eating a slice of pizza at work. today i was up to about 1100cals, and ate a slice bringing me to 1400, and i don’t have time to work out on days i work. i only work twice a week, and i know a diet should be sustainable, but at my size i will genuinely gain if i don’t follow a very strict diet. i just don’t know what to do and i really need some help.

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