My weight loss journey, trying to figure out my best course of action to lose the weight

So I had some serious medical issues that caused me to gain weight over the years and then a solid 20 lbs in the few months that I was near death. I'm finally in a place where I can start to work on losing all the weight I need to. I've been slowly working up my endurance by exercising and living normally, this made me lose 0 weight which was surprising to me. When I gained the weight I was eating like probably 3000 calories a day, i thought exercising a bit and eating my normal 1500 calories would help me lose some weight, but it really did nothing. After about 2 months of that I tried intermittent fasting and it worked but very slowly i lost about 4 or 5 pounds from that after a month but it really messed me up emotionally and my period so i decided to not continue down that path, especially after everyone in my family and my boyfriend telling me not to do that anymore. So since I had that outburst I've been eating fairly regularly and healthy about 1200 calories a day with a few cheat days but i know i put back the weight i lost.... i also started my first job in over a year which is a fast food job where I'm moving and walking my entire shift (i won't be eating the food there). I want to continue my weight loss journey, but working this job really hurts my body, I'm so sore after my shifts... I feel like I need to take some time to get used to this job then I can start focusing on my weight loss more again. I'm 5'2 21 years old and around 180-185 lbs (have been scared to weigh myself) I started at 188 lbs. I hope to get down to around 125-135 lbs within a year or 2, I really hate being overweight and hope to persue a career in music which looks are important in. My appearance is extremely important to me and I am willing to do almost anything to lose the weight, I was always extremely athletic and in incredible shape before I developed extreme health issues. I won't develop an eating disorder which I've had bulimia and probably body dysmorphia in my early teens. I guess I'm saying this to say that I have no problem working out or being miserable to get to where I want to be, I know that you have to suffer to see results, beauty is pain or whatever. What do you think I should do??? Maybe some of you have been in a similar spot and know some ways to deal with my issues lol! I mean I know some of this can sound bad but I guess you have to just trust me that I'll go about this in a healthy way, I have only purged like a couple times over about 7 years so I won't go the unhealthy route but I would not be opposed to going an extreme route in a healthy way. I have a very strong will when I have a goal and will work hard to reach my goals.

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Looking to get restarted on my weight loss.

A couple of years ago, I started to lose weight and was really happy about it and the way things in my life were going.... Then it all went south. I ended up in the hospital for a medical issue and was there for a month. Once out of there, I spent another 4 or 5 months on leave from work and now have some physical disability when it comes to walking and balance. Just a couple of weeks after getting the ok to return to work, my wife ended up informing me that she wanted a divorce (she never really gave me a reason as to why, at least not one that made sense.) Anyways, over the last 2 years, I haven't been able to keep myself motivated and focused on my weight loss goals with all of this on my mind. At the time, my biggest reason for wanting to lose weight was to be able to be a father and be active with children that we were hoping to have one day. That hope is now gone and with being in my 40's now, I don't really see that in my future anymore so the weight loss had lost importance to me for a long time.

I am now more and more wanting to get back to the weight loss but I keep trying and then go off my path. I am looking for tips of ways to keep focused on my goals, because it is still very hard for me to look at weight loss and a longer life as being something good. What might you be able to suggest to help me keep my focus?

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Keeping it up through Thanksgiving trip

I felt great showing off my slimmer figure at Thanksgiving yesterday. I indulged in a little too much pumpkin pie last night to the point of a stomach ache lol, but I woke up early to hit a spin class in my parent’s area.

I don’t want last night’s minor setback to completely derail the hard work I’ve been putting in for months and months. People who I’m vacationing with are really into the whole “let’s over-drink and over-eat and self-loath together” attitude. Usually I follow suit and go along with the group mentality, but I refuse to let myself down like that this year.

I want to walk away from my trip out of town feeling invigorated and one step further along in my weight loss journey. Wish me luck!

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Starting my journey now!

I (20M) am starting my weight loss journey right now. I wasn’t overweight as a child but got heavier and heavier from 13 onwards and at this point I weigh 125kg. A lot of people act surprised when they hear that number if the topic arises, I’m not sure if it’s out of politeness or if it’s because I’m fairly tall so I carry it better than some? (6ft)

Anyway, I’ve been telling myself I’d lose weight for months but never actually committed to it for more than a couple of days, and old habits would sink back in. Last week I decided I’d just had enough of being overweight and went online to calculate my TDEE (2,754 I believe). After this I’ve counted absolutely everything that I’ve eaten and drank, and I’ve manage to keep it under 1,800 every day, feeling proud of myself! I’m not sure how to figure out how much weight I’d lose in a month/year eating at this deficit, could anybody point me in the right direction? I’d love to weigh 90kg one day but I understand that’s a long way away!

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Unsolicited advice

I have been trying to lose weight for a while on my own, but after almost a year was only down 15 lbs. I have a lot of weight to lose and this wasn't even noticable.

I started going to a doctor specializing in weight loss in October. She had encouraged me to tell friends and family for support. I was hesitant but finally caved yesterday.

Well it went as I expected. Despite losing almost 20 lbs since October, I was told that I didn't need to go to a doctor, that I shouldn't be taking Phentermine, that the food she had me eating was not necessary.

Today I'm trying to ignore their voices in my head and get back on track mentally.

I understand that people just get excited and want to share but well meaning comments like these have derailed me in past attempts to lose weight.

It has helped to type this out. And at least I can tell my doc I told you so next weigh in, lol.

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3 Recipes to Repurpose Your Leftovers

If you’re anything like us, you’ve got a fridge full of leftovers that could last you till next Thanksgiving. Keep things interesting (and healthy) with these three simple recipes that combine a few holiday staples to create all new dishes you’ll love.

1. Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole

This Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole is a delicious and healthy hodge-podge of all your favorite leftovers.

2. Thanksgiving Breakfast Cups

Use your leftover mashed potatoes and a few simple ingredients to create these delicious Thanksgiving Breakfast Cups.

3. Turkey Cranberry Salad

This Turkey Cranberry Salad combines all the finest flavors of fall. The best part? It’s totally guilt-free!

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Weight loss plateau but not sure why

I've been losing weight consistently for the last two months and I'm currently down 22 pounds and pretty close to my healthy weight range, but in those two months there have been times where for several days my weight would not move a single pound regardless of how little I ate, and then after that few day period, it would start to go down again.

According to myfitnesspal I am allowed to consume a maximum of 1660 calories to lose 2.2 pounds per week and based on my inputs, in the last 4 days I have intentionally only consumed around 550 - 800 calories with very few carbs and on top of that I've been doing light cardio regularly for 30 minutes a day which apparently burns between 110 - 150 calories per session. I ate 1 meal a day during those 4 days and had no sugary snacks at all. I didn't eat anything late at night or very early in the morning and I think that I have at least been slightly active so I can't figure out why this happens every now and then.

My weight has remained at exactly 184 pounds in the last 4 days and I know for a fact that I am eating well because I haven't consumed much.

My sleep schedule has been very good recently and I've also tested my scale, replaced its batteries and made sure that the surface it is on is even so I don't think that there is anything wrong with the scale itself.

I just can't understand why this happens sometimes unless there is something that I am missing but even I am extremely impressed with how I've managed to remain very consistent on my diet so this is just very strange because I know for a fact that in a day or two when I weigh myself I'll be lower than 184 pounds. Does anyone know if there's any way to get over these plateaus quicker or how to prevent them all together? I'd appreciate any insight because this gets a bit frustrating due to the effort I'm constantly putting in to lose weight. Thanks

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