I lost the extra 10 kgs I gained last year over a tough phase, so close to being in the normal weight range! (A free lesson in description)

I started weight loss journey in February this year, but been on and off, because... raisins! I lost about 7kgs and then, this month, I was out on a long distance hiking trail, which I read "overweight people should not attempt, considering the difficulty level", so, I was scared, but did it, anyway; and it helped me lose weight, too! I am fitting back in all my old clothes now, feeling smug about finishing that trail, and now, only 2-3 kgs more to lose, before I am in the normal range! Woop woop!

Also, something I learnt! In the beginning, I was so keen on following an ideal schedule, and it worked for a bit, but then, I started resenting it! For instance - I started my day with hot lemon water, and I am not a big fan of hot water, especially, in the mornings (unless in form of coffee!) and I found it hard to get out of bed thinking that the first thing I need to do is to go to kitchen and gulp a drink I don't like. Later, I switched it with coffee, and started looking forward to sitting in kitchen peacefully, sipping my coffee, and scheduling the day, etc. TL;DR - So yeah, it's okay to not do the ideal stuff (which you think is ideal!), tweak it a little, and enjoy the journey!

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Starting on weight loss journey. Its going to be a long one for me.

So I am 38 years old male. 300 lbs, 6 ft 1 inch tall. Been smoking and drinking for last 15 years. 4 days back I was in ER. My Blood pressure was 250/150. Doc said it was a miracle I didn't have a Stroke on the way to hospital. I have chronic Blood pressure.

I gave up smoking and drinking 4 days back. And am trying to regain control of my life.

I have started walking about 4-5 Kms daily combined for past 3 days in two parts, morning and evening. Is it ok for a start? Need advice.

My walk stats are https://m.imgur.com/a/ugO0pTS

Did not record the first day.

My weight loss journey is very important for me, my kids and my family.

I have been irresponsible till now. Trying to correct it

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How Do You Overcome A Bad Week?

I write this as I am beginning to realize summer break is taking a toll on my weight loss. This past week alone I have gone over my daily allotted amount of calories almost every day and I am beginning to freak out. It is becoming harder to keep dropping how many calories I can eat since that's what MyFitnessPal is estimating. I started with being allowed 1900 calories. Now I am at 1700 and I'm feeling hungry all the time. Even after fluids I am still hungry. I haven't gained or loss weight, but I'm still upset because I'm stuck again.

Today I went over by probably 600 calories and had a panic attack because my biggest fear is gaining weight back. I've struggled so much with yo-yoing and I'm 5 pounds from my original goal. But now I feel I need to lose even more weight after I hit my goal.

I've been lifting weights, but haven't been consistent because stuff keeps getting in the way. I have so far been able to only get maybe two sessions in a week and ideally I want at least 3 to start. My hope is that it can help tighten things up and make me look leaner.

And what made tonight worse is someone who I won't name said a joke that I'm going to get my jiggles back if I eat that way. This same person has also said I might want to keep my 38 and 40 inch pants aka my "fatboy" pants, as they call them, just in case I gain it all back in a year. This person just doesn't realize how much hearing that messes me up and makes me really hate life. I don't know if this person realizes how bad I feel about my body, even though I say, "God I am so fat and ugly," out loud every day multiple times a day. I think they feel I'm just joking.

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Weight loss; up and downs

Hey Reddit, since April of 2018, I have been moderating my health quite extensively, going going from 240 lbs to 190 lbs in April of 2019. But lately, I have been letting myself go, and went back into my bad habbits of junk food and over eating. I've gained back 20 lbs, weighing now 210 lbs. I try to force myself to eat better, but always end up going off the tracks and raiding the fridge. I started working out multiple times a week since April 2019, going every 2 to 3 days. I lift heavy weights, and do some core exercises. I feel a lot more energetic, even if I gained those 20 pounds, but I also feel fatter. I want to lose my stomach, but every time I take a step foward, I take two steps back. I don't know what to do to get my head straight, and I am afraid that I will give up. My mother follows a ketogenic diet and is doing great, but she is always out of town, and I am left home with freezer food and more junk food, since I don't have access to fresh stuff.

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The big goal! + bonus milestones

I've really been working at my initial goal. I posted a few weeks ago that i had been working hard. I had a goal to make a certain weight loss by my bday, which i came close to but missed.

Today ... today i did. 40 lbs officially off. I'm super stoked!

On top of that, i was out walking with my family at a small park that has these little exercise stations, and there was a pullup bar. I did 2! I haven't done pullups in years, what?!? Stoked!!

On top of all that, i finally gave in and bought new jeans since the last ones literally were falling off. I tried on different pairs and lordy lordy ... i was a 33!!! I haven't worn 33 since before high school! I had to sit down in the dressing room. Omg.

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I finally found a workout that I can do consistently!

I’ve loved dancing my whole life, but when I was at my highest weight (309 lbs), I could never imagine stepping into a studio and trying to dance. But I missed it and still dreamed of when I’d be able to get back into it.

I started taking ballet again this February after I got back from a trip to Paris and I realized I was finally down to 260 lbs. I wanted to do something for myself that I was scared to do before. I still had a long way to go, but I wanted to see what I could do, and if it was a complete failure then fine - I didn’t know anyone in these classes so I’d just never go back! Honestly it was the best choice I’ve made in a very long time. I’m down to 240 now and the weight loss only makes it even easier to dance.

I live in NYC so I’ve taken classes all over the city since February. Ballet, contemporary, lyrical, and I took a Jazz class for the first time last week. I burned over 1,200 calories in an hour and a half!! I’m sure that’s a generous estimate from my Apple Watch, but as others know, dance isn’t exactly an easy workout, especially when it’s a real dance class with actual choreography.

Seriously tho, 1,200+ calories in an hour and a half: https://imgur.com/a/qpPTdk0

I honestly hate the gym. It’s so boring. Even if I watch tv, listen to podcasts, go with a friend....it’s not enjoyable for me at all. But dance class just flies by. Dance motivates me to stay active. Once I’m down to 200 lbs I want to take Tap classes. My ultimate goal when I get down to my goal weight is to dance en pointe in my ballet class, but that’s many years down the road.

Anyway, as someone that’s generally hated being active and working out, I’m glad I found something I love to do and flies by without feeling like it’s torture. I had to get over my insecurities of being the biggest one in the class, but I thoroughly enjoy it now when my teachers tell me how much I’m improving :)

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17/f went shopping today for the first time since i’ve lost weight, and i’m the happiest i’ve been in a while.

i really don’t post on reddit that much, but the experience i had today has really struck a chord in me, and i wanted to express that some place.

to preface, i began my weight loss journey in early march, and have been continuing since. i started obese, weighing in at 165 pounds (which doesn’t seem like a lot, but when you’re only 5 feet tall, it adds up). now, flash forward 5 months, and i weigh in at 125, an achievement that i pride myself in.

as you could imagine, none of my clothes fit me anymore; every thing was baggy, and hung off my shoulders. naturally, i went shopping to find something that flatters my body more now.

at my original weight, i never would’ve dreamed of fitting into size ten jeans, and medium sized shirts. but now i can. and i don’t know, thinking about all the sacrifices i’ve made to feel confident in my body just made me cry in the dressing room of the H&M i was in. i quickly dried my tears and moved on with my day, but realizing that i’ve dropped 2 sizes made finally notice that “hey, what you’re doing is actually paying off, and you can actually see the results.”

so, to anyone struggling, just know that it seems hard now, but 6 months from now, you’ll get to see the true pay off of your hard work. i hope you all manage to achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself :)

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