Please help!

Hi there, new to this group! I recently lost a bit of weight, although was aiming for a physique rather than an actual number on the scale. My goal was to get visible stomach abs. I did this, 1500 calories a day for 6 weeks. Do not and I cannot stress this enough, do not do what I did. Was literal hell, constant cravings, never satisfied unhappy and in all honeslty take it from someone who’s never had visible abs, THEY ARE SO OVERRATED I WAS SO UNDERWHELMED. A bit about me im 16, 5,10 (178cm) and 138 pounds (62.6kg) and my estimated calories according to TDEE calculators for maintenance is 2200. My question is how do I maintain my weight loss, I’ve been gradually increasing calories by approximately 100 calories a week but I’ve still got serve hunger cravings. Should I jump straight back to the estimated calories according to me TDEE or continue on the reverse diet?

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I'm starting my journey tomorrow (take 85)

Tldr at bottom// if I'm breaking rules, I'm sorry

It pretty much started when I got pregnant for the first time. I was about 280 or so after I had my kiddo, got down to about 220/230 and got pregnant again. After I had kiddo number two, again I had managed to get back up to 280. I breast fed, I worked out, I managed my diet (not too well), and managed to get back to a solid 220 again. For about two years.

Then, I decided enough was enough and I managed to get down to 150. (At the beginning I did have a 'kick start' from an appetite suppressant prescribed by my doctor) but I was doing great and losing more all the time. I had changed my diet completely using the 'whole 30' diet, and was off the suppressant for quite a while, so the loss wasn't totally thanks to a pill. About 60 pounds of it was my efforts. Including running, which I absolutely love to do.

And then, I had a devastating rift in my marriage. I gained it all back. After having baby number 3, I tried to get back into my routine of healthy eating and exercise, I just can't seem to get into it. I'd like to just say, I'm not blaming my weight totally on the pregnancies, just that while pregnant I was totally miserable and definitely ate like crap constantly. It was my fault.

But now I'm here.

Four months ago, I moved states, and during the move (with three kids) we ate out a lot for about a week straight and some time after we were getting settled into the new house. The next thing I know, I've gained 20 pounds, putting me back to the wretched and haunting 220. Again.

Over the last four months my mental health had declined dramatically. I was diagnosed with bipolar depression and am on and off new meds trying to find one that works, on top of typical and unique stresses. Everytime I start to lose, I plunge back down into junk food again. Not to mention, I don't run anymore which is really making me feel worse.

It's really starting to get discouraging, especially when my family sees me and constantly asks how my diet is going. (We were all doing dieting together, so they're not just being rude) Tomorrow, (again) I'm going to try to start eating healthy again. It's getting to the point where I don't even believe it anymore. I'd really like some encouragement, but I also feel that by posting here I'm going to be held accountable for something I don't know if I can do. But it's becoming such a problem, I don't even want to look in the mirror anymore.

Any help, advice, or encouragement is greatly appreciated.

I'm really sorry for the long post, formatting, etc. But it does feel nice to at least get this all off my chest.

Tldr: after a significant weight loss, I'm back to my starting weight, and depression seems to be keeping me there.

Edited to try and fix format a little.

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I made myself a weight loss poster/tracker with a movable avatar so that it's a visual reminder of my journey and a motivator to shed some pounds 😁

Link to Photo: http://imgur.com/gallery/LQrb1xt

Hey guys! So, I don't know if this will work for everybody or not. But I recently made myself a weight loss poster/tracker with a movable avatar so that I can keep track of my weight loss. As a visual person, it helps to be able to see my short term and long term goals. It also helps to be able to see upcoming prizes. So far, it's been a good motivator for me! If you're like me, I would totally recommend making yourself something similar to this! 😁😁😁

Take care Everyone 💖

Also note, I posted this same thing on a seperate Reddit account on a different subreddit, so if you run into that one please don't be concerned! 😁

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I seem to never be able to keep my weight down. Do you have any advice?

Hi reddit!

I know this is long but please read. I really need help from people that went through this.

I'm sorry in advance for any mistakes: English is not my native language and this it's my first post. I came here for help since I do not know what to do anymore... I'm 27 yo and I've been overweight my whole life. From a very young age, I've been trying everything under the Sun to lose weight and even managed to do so a few times, trying to change my eating habits and doing more exercise. I've learned that I gain muscle mass FAST and that I'm a compulsive eater and my main triggers are sweets.

Overall, I had three major weight loss phases using these techniques:

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• When I was 16, I've managed to lose 10 kg over 10 months and gained a LOT of muscle mass; I've gained all my weight back after a few months.
• When I was 21, I've changed completely my lifestyle and lost 35 kg over two years; in 6 months I've gained half of it back, and gained the other half back within the year.
• When I was 24, I've once again changed my lifestyle and cut off sweets due to compulsive eating of those and went often to the gym. I also was in therapy. I've lost 16 kg in the course of a year and a half and gained all of it back during one year.

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As you can see, I do know pretty much everything I need to know regarding how to eat right (I've been to doctors many times as a teenager) and know what kind of exercises work better for my body and lifestyle. I've really felt so much better after changing my habits, not only with my body but also feeling happier and with more energy. However, I always put on weight again no matter what I did to lose it. My addiction to food never completely vanishes and my old habits always crawl back into my life. My weight only is estable when I'm around 125 kg. Again: I'm 27 and I've been weighting 125 kg for pretty much my whole adult life if I'm not on a weight loss journey. If I'm not paying attention to everything about my lifestyle, then I put on weight.

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I've started to realise that my weight loss is very slow. I don't mind it but my weight gain is way too quick. My therapist told me that this is not normal especially considering my age. I'm fed up and I don't see the point in trying anymore because I feel I'll always fail. I've been to doctors and my hormones and thyroid are normal so I'm really considering going through surgery.

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Has anyone been through something similar and succeeded? If so, can you please give me ideas and help me stay motivated? I'm very sad and scared of what will become of my health if I continue to fail.

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What'd you do after losing the weight?

After 8 months of torture, I've finally reached my weight loss goal. As of right now, I'm still going to the gym daily and keeping my calories extremely low. But, my body is at it's limit, I feel. I need a break or a new schedule. So, my question is: what did you do after losing the weight? The constant hunger and body aches are getting to me now.

Also, I'm well aware of how bad this is, but for 8 months, I've been eating less than a thousand calories a day. And I still can't bring myself to eat any higher than that, because, since I used to be overweight, I get really self conscious about how much I eat.

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AMA Second Year Medical School (US) Nutrition Course

Hello! I want to open by saying thank you to the wonderful, supportive members of this forum. Although I haven’t posted here, I used the advice propagated by this forum as well as the daily motivation to lose 30 pounds 2 years ago. I was able to go from overweight to a normal BMI, and I am thankful every day for how much easier it is to be active.

I am offering to do an AMA because I am a second year medical student in the US, and I just finished my final exam in my Nutrition and Preventative Medicine course. This is the only course in the medical school curriculum that deals with nutrition. I’ve often seen people on this forum stating that nutrition is either not or under taught in medical school. I’ve also read many people’s accounts of visits with doctors who seem to know very little about weight loss and nutrition. And, more than anything, I thought people might be curious what is being taught to physicians about weight loss.

For background, the course was 30 50-minute lectures long. Topics included weight loss, nutritional supplements, fad diets, diabetes management, etc.

I’m not expecting anything to come of this but thought it might be fun!

TLDR: AMA second year medical student who just finished the only nutrition course we take in medical school

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A wake up call

I'm not sure if this type of post is allowed, but this was mine, a few family members, and friends wake up call.

A couple months ago I asked for exercises that my brother could do being morbidly obese and I appreciate the responses I got. Sadly he passed away towards the end of July do to his complications with being obese. He was only 34.

I'm just putting this out there that it's never too late to start changing. It's never too late to start taking those steps to make your life better. In his last few months he had so much hope and determination for changing his life but he never took the actual medical side seriously and never saw a doctor when he desperately needed to.

There's more to weight loss than just counting calories and working out. Don't ignore your mental health or any medical issues you may have while on this journey. Times are super weird and tough right now and it's okay to ask for help. Take care of yourself.

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