The power of counting your workouts and journaling them in a minimalistic way

I started keeping a count of my workouts since I began exercising 4 months ago on January 16th 2026.

It started as a challenge. I was motivated to reach or surpass how many workouts I had done consistently last time I tried to lose weight which was August 2024. I had done 18 workouts then and the point was that after many you start to feel and see results and that’s the way to get things going.

➡️to pause your expectations for x amount of workouts or days so that your body has time to change and your patience is grown or you’re able to postpone gratification.

➡️To accept that it’s *a group* of workouts that will change your body shape. Like knitting a blanket: eventually all the stitches make something.

When I began I started just including that I went to the gym with some emojis and the day count. I was using a gratitude app but it lost my data so now I’m just using my iPhone notes app. Last night was my 63rd workout so I write it like this:

Gym #️⃣6️⃣3️⃣🚨🚨🚨🚀🚀🚀🚀🥰
I change the emojis depending on the day.
And recently I’ve begun listing what I got done. Last night looked like this:

Gym #️⃣6️⃣3️⃣🚨🚨🚀🚀🚀🚀🥰😍
Stretch 🪩
Yoga 🪩
Abs🪩
Legs 🪩
Didn’t do abduction induction (reminder)
Chest press 🪩

It’s a great activity to log what you got done- there’s a dopamine and reward effect. And counting how many workouts you’ve done also motivates you to keep going. I was excited to get to 10 then 20 then 50 workouts, for example. Now I’m excited to reach 70.

It’s another way to think 🧠 about time passing and celebrating your effort and consistency. Traditionally diets counted weeks and months…. So breaking free from that association is good… and I like the idea that I’m counting and tracking my effort of showing up and the message that it’s the exercise that will change the shape of my body and that I’m building something: a project, a habit, a new body.

I’ve had great gains since my first few workouts and am excited about the future. How will I feel and look at 100 workouts? And 200?

My goals are body recomposition and weight loss and well being and health and flexibility. I’m especially excited though to lose abdominal fat and to get off of cpap after being on it for 9 years after an mva. 🤿🙄

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3 years after starting my health journey…still here

I started my health journey on May 9, 2023, after a series of things: a work event where I couldn’t avoid the camera (which became my “before” pic), a really difficult discussion with my doctor about health test results, and a clarity that I didn’t feel good mentally and physically, and just getting around was a struggle. I was also about to turn 50, and I knew I didn’t want to feel this way any longer at 50 and beyond.

I meant to take a new “after pic” on the date of my three-year anniversary, but focusing on my weight loss just didn’t seem as important this year, so I’m a few weeks late. :)

Weighing myself on May 9, 2023 was not a good day, I was heavier than I’d ever been, 245 pounds, which for a 5’0 woman is morbidly obese, my bmi was 47+.

Now here I am on May 23, 2026 and honestly it’s been a long time since I weighed myself. When I stopped tracking my weight in late 2024, I was at 129 pounds, at a bmi of 25. My clothes sizes have continued to stay the same, or sometimes even a little smaller based on how often I’m focusing on strength training. So I don’t need to weigh myself or even want to, it’s a true freedom.

Activity is part of my everyday life, today I went to the gym and then hot yoga. This afternoon I went for a walk with my mom. I’ll prob do some yardwork later. Summer is coming, and I can’t wait to get out my kayak. All of these things I do because they feel good, they’re fun, I’m happy doing them, and I’m happy after doing them. Win win.

I generally eat for nutrition and energy, staying mindful that at 5’0, I have to watch portion sizes most of the time, even though I’d say I’m pretty active these days. I never went back to eating after dinner after my weight loss period, but I love my desserts and snacks. I just don’t need to eat a whole box of chocolates anymore, I can eat one chocolate bar and feel pretty happy about it.

Food issues still lurk sometimes, so I may have times where I eat terribly occasionally, usually due to stress, but I always seem to be able to pull it back in, and move on. Just keeping a recognition about me that I have an issue where I may use food for something other than being hungry, and to know how to pull it back in when it appears, is something I am very grateful for. It’s taken three years (and maybe a lifetime?) to figure that out.

That’s a very long way to say I’m very happy I’m still here, and I will be sticking here. This sub is one of the things that keeps my health at top of mind. :)

Before and after, May 2023 - May 2026 https://imgur.com/a/QnDSYQi

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Do i just have a medical problem? Why else would I not be losing weight?

Just turned 18 and after a good few years of trying my best to limit my calories (although not 100% focusing on that) i figured that it's actually time i start doing it properly, however there are some thing that just don't make any sense in my mind.

I weight 123kg at a height of 167cm and am sedentary most of the time - according to these stats my intake should be around 2600 calories for maintenance

I use a scale to weight every single thing i put into my mouth and after doing all the calculations, I eat a total of 1200-1500 calories every single day (started this a few weeks ago so I let the weight loss take its time) and after that i do about 25-30 minutes of exercise on the treadmill during which i keep my heart rate at 120-130bpm (according to my apple watch that causes me to lose an extra 150 ish calories).

Great, so I consume 1050-1350 calories a day - wow that's over 1000 under my maintenance and probably means i lose quite a bit of weight!

No.

After 6 ish weeks of doing this i still weight 122-123kg. I have absolutely no idea why I am not losing any weight despite being in a caloric deficit and I want to know whether I am doing something wrong or I genuinely have some kind of medical problem and should have it checked out.

My sleep schedule isn't the best and neither is the time at which I eat my meals but i figured that even if that would be a problem it wouldn't be so big that it would affect my intake by that much

Thank you in advance for any help.

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weight loss struggle

CW: 270lbs, GW: 220lbs, 5’8 or 173cm, F23.

Im in the gym 4x a week, I play a high level sport, practice 4x a week, and I eat relatively healthy and I struggle to lose weight. I have gotten bloodwork to rule out any cortisol issues, I get 8 hours of sleep every night.

What has helped you lose weight? I feel like I’m doing a lot right but Im not seeing any changes on the scale. Im a size 20 in jeans and it makes me very insecure.
Give me your weight loss tips. Unhinged or hinged. I’m trying to avoid weight loss medication. I want to do it naturally but Im struggling and could use some guidance

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Stuck with no idea why

I am a 28yo female, 167cm tall, weighing 154kg. I have been stuck at my current weight for a month despite doing everything right. I KNOW I'm doing everything right as well, because this isn't my first rodeo. I used to weigh over 180kg (no clue what my actual starting weight was because the scale said error). I've lost at least 25kg already.

After I lost my first 25kg I took a mental health break (I was in a calorie deficit for over a year). This break was supposed to last 3 months - it instead lasted a year. Thankfully, I maintained the weight loss over that time despite being rather sedentary. During this break I still was being mindful of the foods I ate and was tracking, but just not as strictly as I was originally.

Last month I decided I needed to get back into it, and I have been religiously tracking my calories and measuring/weighing EVERYTHING, and increasing my activity levels.

For context my nutrition goals are currently:

2500 cals

180g protein

280g carbs

At least 2,500 steps a day at a minimum

On average I hit:

2300 cals

180g protein

220g carbs

5,000 steps a day

It has been a month and all I have done is gain 0.4kg so far. WHY?!?! Is my body just stubbornly holding onto the weight for some reason? I doubt it's from gaining muscle (as I've only been walking and I imagine you don't gain too much muscle from walking!). So then what is it???

Am I just being impatient??? I always figured that when you're larger it's easier to lose weight, so I thought it would be faster than this. When I first started losing weight I wasn't even exercising really, it honestly just fell off me when I started tracking my calories.

If anyone has any ideas PLEASE let me know!! Happy to answer any clarifying questions as well.

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80+ lbs weight loss. struggling with loose skin on thighs, sides & muffin top

I’m 30 years old, 5’2”, and my highest weight was around 210 lbs. By the end of 2023, I finally reached my goal weight of around 110–115 lbs after losing over 88 lbs.

Timeline:
- September 2023: first loose skin removal surgery
- December 2023: second surgery (breasts + arms)
- February 2024: revision surgery by the same surgeon

I want to say first that I do NOT regret loose skin removal surgery overall, and I don’t want to discourage anyone from doing it. It helped me a lot mentally and physically. Unfortunately, I had serious complications and believe I was medically botched, especially on my left breast and left arm. I’m currently in the process of pursuing legal action for medical negligence.

My left breast implant is currently causing me a lot of pain and may have complications (possibly displacement/rupture — still being monitored), which made me terrified of surgery again. For a long time, I avoided exercise because I was scared of causing more damage, but my current doctor recently cleared me to train carefully until my corrective surgery.

Right now, my biggest insecurity is the loose skin/fat around my thighs, sides, and muffin top area. When I lie down, the skin/fat on my sides kind of spreads onto the bed and feels very detached/saggy. I know that after massive weight loss, some looseness is normal, and honestly I do NOT expect perfection anymore.

At this point, even a realistic 30% improvement would make me happy.

I’ve recently started going to the gym consistently, focusing on glute/lower body training and finally hitting my protein goals properly. I’m also taking supplements like marine collagen and MSM and have been doing so for over a year. They helped my hair, nails, and hydration, but I haven’t noticed much improvement in skin tightness.

So my question is:
Has anyone actually seen REALISTIC non-surgical improvement in loose skin on the thighs, sides, muffin top, or glute area after major weight loss?

I’m especially interested in:
- body recomposition/muscle gain
- radiofrequency
- microneedling
- skin tightening treatments
- collagen stimulation
- anything that gave even partial improvement

Again, I’m not looking for perfection. I’d genuinely be happy with even a modest improvement without going through another major surgery.

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NSV: Someone didn’t agree with me when I made a self-deprecating fat joke

I’ve lost around 120lbs (54.5kg) since starting my weight loss journey about 18 months ago. I’m incredibly tall (6ft 5 and broad) so I’ve always been able to hide it *pretty* well, but when I got to a certain size and had difficulties managing the stairs etc. it was time for a change and photos taken during that time prove it.

During my journey I’d also been temporarily promoted for a year, and came back to an office with some new faces after the promotion ended (Talk about taking it all on at once 🙄). Anyway, the conversation went to exercise with a new colleague and I made one of my usual self-deprecating fat jokes (because nobody can make fun of you for being fat if YOU make the joke, right?) and a new colleague didn’t agree with me, in fact they kinda called me out for speaking about myself that way.

I truly felt like I had an out of body experience because ever since I’ve been struggling with my weight (Got fat at 11, only now got on top of it at 30) whenever I’ve made one of these jokes people have either laughed along in agreement or rushed to make excuses for me “You’re just tall/broad/it wouldn’t be natural at your height to be skinny” - it was like a stranger/acquaintance hadn’t looked at me and registered me as fat. And that’s never happened before.

It’s an odd feeling, but I think it feels good.

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40 days of gym + clean eating and I’ve only lost 1 kg. Is this normal?

Headline:
Workout: Gym 5 days a week — 2-3 days strength training, 2-3 days Zumba, plus regular incline walking and staying active daily.

Diet: Mostly homemade high-protein meals like eggs, dal, paneer, rajma, fruits, etc. Completely stopped outside food and trying to eat cleaner overall.

I’m feeling a little discouraged and wanted to know if this is normal.

I’m a 31 year old woman (150 cm, started around 63 kg) and for the past 40 days I’ve been super consistent with my routine.

But after all this effort, I’ve only lost around 1 kg on the scale.

Is this normal in the beginning? Has anyone else experienced very slow weight loss despite being consistent? The scale not moving much is honestly frustrating.

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Does anyone else find that they eat more when counting calories?

I don't believe I starved myself when I don't count calories. I felt fine and whatever.

That being said, I'm not good at estimating calories based on my guessed serving size, and I tend to over estimate the calories of what I ate. Then, because I think I ate more than I really did, I have a lighter meal later in the day and a very small dessert.

However, when I count calories and really pay attention to the nutritional info, I see that I am left with a decent amount of calories at the end of the day, so I treat myself to a reeeaaally decadent dessert or more treats throughout the day, or use butter when cooking, fry my eggs, have a second serving, etc.

So, I end up eating MORE because I'm not overestimating calories.

I should also add that I use a weight loss program where you "earn back" calories for steps and weight lifting. I walk easily 15K+ steps a day and work out 5 days a week.

So, I end up with at least a 1,600 calorie budget most days.

(I lose an average of 3lbs a month. It's slow but generally steady)

Edit: I figured out I was overestimating calories because I wasn't using a food scale. Now I'm using one and seeing how wrong my estimates were!

The goal is to get used better at estimating so I don't need the scale, but that's been a challenge

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Is my calorie intake okay for maintenance and activity level?

I have been on my weight loss journey for four years now. I have managed to lose 130 pounds or so. When I started my journey, I used to weight 260ish pounds now I weight 130. After years of being in a caloric deficit (on and off) I want to maintain my current weight (130) while still being active and not sedentary. For reference: 28m, 130lb, 5'8".

My goal for now is maintenance while still remaining active/fit.

I just do not know what my new calorie intake is. After months of being on a deficit, I do not know what a normal healthy deficit is for me.

I have been eating 2,100 calories for now (most online calculators gave me this maintenance for a lightly active person).

However, I do not know if my current activity level puts me in the lightly active category. I worry that I will gain actual fat. I do admit, I have to gain muscle - but my body needs a break -so maintenance is my goal for now.

My activity level: I do 45 minutes of light cardio in the morning, I do not strain myself too hard. I burn around 150-200ish calories (according to my Apple Watch. I also try to get 10,000 steps of movement each day (walking around work, doing chores, etc.) I do 45 min cardio 6 days a week.

Would this activity level be considered lightly active for me?

It feels weird not pushing myself when I do cardio, I'm used to the intensity of it. However, I have to remind myself the goal for my cardio is not to lose weight but to remain fit and for endurance.

My question is, will my new caloric intake of 2,100 calories be enough to maintain my weight as it is now? Like I said, I do not want to gain or lose weight. Does my activity level put my at a lightly active person? I do not want to be a sedentary person, and I do need to up my calories.

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Been told I look taller

6'1" F, SW 237, CW 204 (HW 260). So yesterday a coworker told me I was looking skinny and then proceeded to tell me how much taller I looked as well. I dont work closely with this woman, but we see each other in the building several times a week. Interesting.

THEN today I see someone at work I probably haven't seen in a year, when I was somewhere between my SW and HW. She tells me I look taller, but no comment on my weight. I'm much closer on a personal level with the coworker I hadn't seen in a year but I am not surprised she wouldn't say anything about my weight loss specifically, not offended in the least!

Soooooo do you think I could actually look taller?! I just thought it was so funny that two unrelated people gave me this compliment (I think its a compliment 🤣) two days in a row. I have been doing yoga every day for the last 3ish months...wondering if its helped with my posture and losing weight has just made me carry myself straighter? Or do you think its a way of people acknowledging something is different physically without treading into the weight area?

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Is a weightloss coach worth it?

I’m 32F in a calorie deficit and I’m aiming to lose 50 lbs. I’ve got PCOS, ADHD, mild depression, anxiety and many other issues. I’ve started therapy but that’s separate to weight loss. I’m currently on day 4 of being in a calorie deficit and I want to quit. It’s the mental side of weight loss that I’m struggling with. It’s the constant food noise. It’s like mental torture. I’m miserable and I can’t do this alone. I’ve also got a bit of money saved up and thought…should I just get a weight loss coach? This is for ME. I’m investing in my own health. I need someone to cheer me along the way, atleast for the first six months whilst I get the hang of this. Especially because I know it’s going to take a whole YEAR or more to get to my goal weight. I’m just wondering if it will be weird to pay for a coach who can motivate me? I’m desperate at this point and I keep quitting weight loss because of the lack of motivation. And please don’t tell me “it’s not about motivation, it’s about discipline”. Yeah I know that but that’s not working for me right now. I need motivation and accountability for the meantime. I need external support and I’m not able to do this alone.

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Not seeing physical difference with weight loss but definitely in a calorie deficit.

I understand losing weight is a slow process and it takes time. However I haven't noticed any physical changes with losing fat in maybe a month now. Typically I can see the difference.

To elaborate more on my journey, I weighed 350+ last August and began changing my eating habits, eating fresh foods, protein and fiber dense foods, watching my calorie intake and staying in a deficit of 800-1000. I was literally watching the weight shed off me. As of three weeks ago I'm back in the gym because I was worried about losing too much muscle. To help with that I've been taking Creatine after my workouts as well and taking L-Carnatine because I heard it's a safe supplement that would assist in fat loss. I weighed myself today and was at 269.0 (morning weight). Now honestly idc too much of what the scale says anymore, especially knowing creatine is going to tack on a few pounds. Whatever. BUT physically I'm not seeing changes in fat loss (have seen muscle growth).

I'm definitely in a deficit still, maybe 500-700 at least and some days more, I am tracking EVERYTHING. Am I just overthinking it or possibly just not seeing progress anymore, are the supplements possibly preventing it, could there be something else? I just get frustrated not seeing the progress anymore

Edit: 30 year old, Male, 5'11 or 6'0. 2800 Cal for maintenance, typically eating 1600-2100 per day

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Habits I do NOW vs. when I was 70 pounds heavier

For context, I went from over 210 pounds to 143 pounds as of this morning. I figured that sharing these tips can help anyone who’s currently struggling on their journey, and I would hate for anyone to make the same mistakes I made and feel lost!!

1. Focus on making the MAJORITY of your intake nutrient rich foods!! Throughout my weight loss journey, I focused on eating lean sources of protein (grilled chicken/fish, egg white omelets, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, soy, beans/lentils), carbohydrate sources with FIBER (seeded/keto branded breads/tortillas, beans/lentils again, fruits+veggies, potatoes, fiber enriched cereals), and a portioned amount of healthy fats for satiety and hormone health (avocados, cashews, hummus, egg yolks, almond butter), and this helped me feel full AND satisfied throughout my weight loss and maintenance journey. Also, if you have a lot of weight to lose, your maintenance calories are most likely higher than someone who’s much lighter, meaning that you can DEFINITELY fit room for fun foods (chocolate, baked goods, your favorite fast food burger, etc). Doing this has helped me immensely with not binge eating because I know that I can STILL have ice cream or chicken nuggets and make progress, it’s about fitting it into my calorie budget. There is no “good” or “bad” foods, it comes down to your overall calorie intake!!

2. Find out what you’re actually FEELING before making food decisions. I know that probably sounds stupid, but if you’ve struggled with binging/emotional eating, we tend to turn to food for comfort, to relieve stress, or get a hit of dopamine! Most of my binges came from feeling overwhelmed about something in my life, and if you feel the urge to go to your grocery store and buy a whole cake, pint of ice cream, and family size bag of tater tots with chicken nuggets + add ons for those tots, sit with that feeling (AWAY from the kitchen or store) and identify what you’re ACTUALLY feeling. Food is most likely NOT going to help you in that instant, but reflecting and engaging in low stress activities will!

3. Don’t go without eating for too long OR cut your calories too low!! Doing either (or both) of these will increase your hunger hormone (ghrelin) and decrease your fullness hormone (leptin) to a point where you feel RAVENOUS, and it’s much harder to make rational food choices if you’re hungry af. This can also raise your cortisol, making you feel like you’re in fight or flight mode, hence making it harder to make rational decisions. Slow and steady wins the race, so before you go cut your calories, make sure it’s not an aggressive approach (plus it can increase your risk of losing muscle, and I bet you’re trying to lose body fat primarily).

4. Do an exercise routine you ENJOY!! For me, I walk at least 10k steps a day and find ways to fit extra steps into my routine if I’m busy with work- but this helps raise my Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) by a fair amount, meaning that my deficit calories aren’t incredibly low, and I don’t feel overly hungry because it’s low intensity exercise. I also incorporate weight lifting a few times a week to preserve/gain muscle, and if you weight train throughout your weight loss journey, you can look leaner/better at a higher weight because muscle is more dense than fat! I find it much more sustainable maintaining my weight at 140 pounds and lean vs when I ran and was 110 pounds in high school- especially because it gives me more wiggle room for how much I can eat.

5. If you do overeat/binge, MOVE ON!! I know it’s easier said than done, especially if you feel puffy, bloated, and sick the next day, but if you dwell on one binge, it increases your likelihood for binging again. Instead, reflect on why it happened, make changes where it’s necessary, and remember that it won’t derail your progress if you get back on track and give yourself grace. The way I got to my heaviest was by binging, then feeling the need to heavily restrict, only to feel RAVENOUS within two days, and then eat excessively again. It was a vicious cycle, and I’ve definitely had episodes where I ate too much throughout my weight loss, but getting back on track and being consistent is what got me to where I am. Remember, it’s CONSISTENCY, not perfection.

6. Think about how you can make your favorite fun foods nutrient rich, but still tasty!! You will never catch me eating raw broccoli, but cooking it to where it gets crispy on the edges is BOMB. With chicken nuggets/strips, I’ll either make homemade versions or get the Real Good brand because I find it tasty. With chocolatey desserts, I’ve found low/zero added sugar alternatives that still taste good, and with Mac n cheese or burgers, I’ve used leaner ground beef/turkey, lower carb buns (I like the aunt Millie’s one) and pasta brands that are higher in fiber + making a homemade cheese sauce that’s lower in calories but higher in protein. Doing this makes the diet not FEEL like a “diet,” and something that you can stick to long term. And if you are craving “the real thing,” make sure it’s actually WORTH it! I like poptarts, but I’m not going to use my calories for them because I know that my local bakery has AMAZING poptarts/pastrys, so I have one or two every week. It’s like a special occasion, and no poptart will ever compare.

If yall have any questions or habits you’d like to share, please share 💜

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Exercise feels embarrassing

I've fallen into a funk, and am having negative thoughts about my weight loss.

I usually work out using machines, or just do cardio on the stairs or elliptical. I am a little more toned and feel stronger than I used to be, but I still feel so inadequate.

I feel embarrassed to use free weights or Smith machine because I know I will do the movements wrong. I'm afraid of encountering people who will make snide/rude remarks.

I don't have any gym friends who I could ask for help. I feel weak and stupid when I try new things in front of people. I know everyone isn't staring at me, but I feel like they are and I feel judgement. I know I should probably just work out at home, but my house doesn't have adequate space. I don't like my basement. My house is hoarded to hell.

I feel so alone. I feel like I'm close to giving up on my weight loss.

I also had to cancel my semaglutide because I didn't want to pay all that money when I still haven't made life style changes (eating more protein, consistent sleep, tracking calories and water intake).

How do I stop thinking like this?

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my first bump in my weight loss journey [vent]

I've been consistently losing weight for the last 3 months by being in a calorie deficit and walking 21k steps a day. The week leading up to Mother's Day, I had crochet projects that had to be finished for Mother's Day and grad gifts. I work from 9-5, but once I clock out and eat dinner, I walk on the treadmill for about 3 hours. But to finish the projects, I had to sacrifice my treadmill time. I didn't get on the treadmill for 6 days because I wasn't able to that weekend either. I stayed in my deficit, even dropping a bit lower, but did not lose a single ounce.

This past week, I got on the treadmill but overdid it and ended up with a small sprain. Again, I was off the treadmill for the majority of the week except for about 2.5 days. checked my weight today, not a single ounce lost.

I truly don't get it. I am in a deficit, I know for a fact, because I track everything. I know I am eating well under my maintenance, so why am I not losing anything? Each week since my deficit journey, I have lost a pound minimum, so this feeling truly just sucks. I feel like my body is broken bc how is it possible that I'm eating fewer calories than what my body is burning, but the scale won't budge?

It frustrates me because it seems that I'll always have to keep up with the exercise even once I'm at my goal weight. Because if I didn't lose any weight while in a deficit, would I gain weight while in maintenance if I don't keep up with 21k steps for the rest of my life? My mind is probably overthinking it because of the disappointment, but I just wanted to get it off my chest.

I'm at my wits' end :,)

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Anyone here use boxing as one of their main tools for weight loss while working full-time?

Just wondering if anyone here does boxing consistently while having a full-time job 😭

Back when I was unemployed, boxing helped me lose weight way faster than my normal gym routine. I loved it so staying consistent felt easy, and honestly nothing has hit the same since lol.

Now I work remotely with a pretty unpredictable schedule. I usually start work in the afternoon and sometimes finish around 1 AM, so I’m wondering if boxing is still realistic for me even if weekends lang or a few sessions a week.

For those who work and still do boxing:
How do you balance the fatigue/schedule? Did it still help with weight loss even without training super often?

I still lift and walk regularly too, but boxing was really THAT girl for my weight loss before 😭

For context: Just trying to lose the last 5 kg at least. F 25 5’3

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One difficulty in my weight loss journey

I’m female and not quite 5’2, and active. I’m usually standing, or walking, and work an active job outdoors. How do other people resist ice cream in the hot summer months while working outdoors immediately after work? That’s my worst offender right now.

I want to lose about 10 pounds.

I have a plan. Cut out added sugar to coffee and tea, chips, and smaller portions. Less portions of chocolate. I’ll do this for a month or 2 and take a look at my weight/composition again. Oh, and no snacking.

If anyone wants to share tips, please do.

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second day pangs

hi yall long time lurker, 26m 5’6 sw:255 cw:250 and im just suffering on day two of my weight loss journey. i’ve historically struggled with weight my whole life before getting skinny in college quite literally just randomly. eventually i packed on weight and now i have made the decision to lose it again.

coming to day 2, i know that changes in diet will get better after 3 days but i just wanted some encouragement since i feel like im doomed to fail again and again since historically ive been “saying i am working on my weight for 3 years” without taking any meaningful action.

thank yall!

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Cheat days are a disaster

I am currently trying to lose weight, I started around 1 month ago and lost about 5 pounds, the thing is I am forcing myself not to eat some days because my cheat days (going out, parties) are such a mess. I am able to eat smth like 5k calories in an evening easily.

Then to keep up with the weight loss I fast for like 1-2 days. The issue is that those 2 days I am HUNGRY, like absolutely would want to eat 3k calories evwn those days after the cheat ones.

I am trying to lose around 1-2 lbs per week, I am a 23 years old 6'2 guy, started at 210 lbs and now at 205 lbs. I also do not understand how to measure my calories properly, nor how much I should be eating. Used a calculator which said my metabolism is around 2500-2600 ish calories a day, I am trying to stay in 1700 and it's so damn hard.

I feel hungry constantly.

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