Sudden reversal in weight loss? Advice needed!

Heyo 6 foot 3 (190.5 cm) and currently 327.5 lb (148.5 kg)

I'm currently in the process of trying to shed weight and gain muscle, as once I graduate from my bachelor degree next December, I'd like to enlist in the army and be as close to physically fit as possible for my enlistment.

I'm one who never cared about their weight. I've always been a big guy but people never really have called me fat, but I know I'm obese by BMI standards and I find my weight affecting my ability to do certain core exercises like push-ups and pullups.

On December 11th I decided It was time for me to begin development on my goal. I downloaded a calorie tracking app which put my daily allowance at 2795 calories a day to reach my goal weight in a year and a half. And then for the first 3 days I essentially did nothing but eat at around 1200-ish calories a day and do my 3 mile walks at night.

I lost 6 pounds in around 3 1/2 days. My starting weight was 332.5. and the lowest I got was my weigh in on the 14th and I weighed 326 flat.

The day of the 14th I started my weightlifting journey along with cardio. So starting yesterday I'll go to the gym and do my 45 minutes on the treadmill and then move on to about 30-45 minutes of weightlifting, working upper and then lower and then resting before a full body.

Anyways

Today, the morning of the 15th I woke up and weighed myself at 327.5. and I'm just flabbergasted how after definitely staying within my calories and doing some weightlifting I managed to gain a pound and a half in a single day.

I'm used to losing a pound and a half a day!

I've read online and it says that when you start weightlifting it's normal for your body to retain water because your muscles are inflamed and healing. But an entire pound and a half? And another possiblity is that I just weighed myself wrong and I actually wasn't 326 lb. Although I always triple weigh myself)

Anyways, just feeling discouraged and would love some...any advice. I'm torn between weight loss and muscle building. I'm already pretty strong I'd say, after doing football in highschool and various labor jobs throughout college so far.

I want to lose the fat in my body MORE than I want to gain new muscle.

So maybe I need to reprioritize my fitness.

Anyways thanks for any and all advice!

• Daniel

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My two month progress with CICO!

HW: 224lbs CW: 210 lbs GW: 165? (GW seems too far off to know)

Long-term lurker, first time poster. I have tried to lose weight throughout my adult life with no success. I think all of my weight loss attempts so far have failed because I have cut something out - sugar, carbs, processed food, etc., whereas with CICO, I truly do eat anything I am craving, usually in smaller portions and with some veggies or fruit. The sustainability of CICO is why I’ve been able to stick with it for this long and plan to continue with it for as long as it takes.

Some important notes : - I eat about 1600 - 1700 calories/day - I don’t exercise but I work in healthcare and walk ~ 15000 steps during my shift. - I haven’t cut out any foods and I regularly eat chocolate, pizza, and cheese.

Thanks to the r/lose it community for all the motivation and support!

(Progress picture](https://imgur.com/a/vG9ZLp3)

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NSV- the cashier didn’t believe my ID was mine

Some background, I’m 29F, 5’7”, and recently hit the 210 lb mark, with a highest weight of 280. I’ve been slowly but steadily losing for the last 2 years. With a lot of plateaus and ups and downs.

I often feel some imposter syndrome with my weight loss. Let’s face it, I’m still “fat” even after all the weight loss. And sometimes when I look at before and after photos, I know it’s me and I’m doing well, but it also feels fake? It’s hard to describe. And with the pandemic and being largely isolated, I don’t get any feedback from friends and family either regarding if there’s a difference.

So yesterday I was having a very anxious day and went to the dispensary to stock up on some medical cannabis drops. And when I gave them my ID card, the cashier just kept looking back and forth from the card, to me, to the card, then to me, and asked for secondary identification. Once established I was indeed me, the cashier said “damn girl, you’re looking good!! If that weight loss is intentional, you’re killing it.”

I know I shouldn’t need external validation from a stranger to make me feel good, but man it felt good! And rekindled that fire in me to keep going!!

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Day 1? Starting your weight loss journey on Tuesday, 15 December 2020? Start here!

Today is your Day 1?

Welcome to r/Loseit!

So you aren’t sure of how to start? Don’t worry! “How do I get started?” is our most asked question. r/Loseit has helped our users lose over 1,000,000 recorded pounds and these are the steps that we’ve found most useful for getting started.

Why you’re overweight

Our bodies are amazing (yes, yours too!). In order to survive before supermarkets, we had to be able to store energy to get us through lean times, we store this energy as adipose fat tissue. If you put more energy into your body than it needs, it stores it, for (potential) later use. When you put in less than it needs, it uses the stored energy. The more energy you have stored, the more overweight you are. The trick is to get your body to use the stored energy, which can only be done if you give it less energy than it needs, consistently.

Before You Start

The very first step is calculating your calorie needs. You can do that HERE. This will give you an approximation of your calorie needs for the day. The next step is to figure how quickly you want to lose the fat. One pound of fat is equal to 3500 calories. So to lose 1 pound of fat per week you will need to consume 500 calories less than your TDEE (daily calorie needs from the link above). 750 calories less will result in 1.5 pounds and 1000 calories is an aggressive 2 pounds per week.

Tracking

Here is where it begins to resemble work. The most efficient way to lose the weight you desire is to track your calorie intake. This has gotten much simpler over the years and today it can be done right from your smartphone or computer. r/loseit recommends an app like MyFitnessPal, Loseit! (unaffiliated), or Cronometer. Create an account and be honest with it about your current stats, activities, and goals. This is your tracker and no one else needs to see it so don’t cheat the numbers. You’ll find large user created databases that make logging and tracking your food and drinks easy with just the tap of the screen or the push of a button. We also highly recommend the use of a digital kitchen scale for accuracy. Knowing how much of what you're eating is more important than what you're eating. Why? This may explain it.

Creating Your Deficit

How do you create a deficit? This is up to you. r/loseit has a few recommendations but ultimately that decision is yours. There is no perfect diet for everyone. There is a perfect diet for you and you can create it. You can eat less of exactly what you eat now. If you like pizza you can have pizza. Have 2 slices instead of 4. You can try lower calorie replacements for calorie dense foods. Some of the communities favorites are cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash in place of their more calorie rich cousins. If it appeals to you an entire dietary change like Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian.

The most important thing to remember is that this selection of foods works for you. Sustainability is the key to long term weight management success. If you hate what you’re eating you won’t stick to it.

Exercise

Is NOT mandatory. You can lose fat and create a deficit through diet alone. There is no requirement of exercise to lose weight.

It has it’s own benefits though. You will burn extra calories. Exercise is shown to be beneficial to mental health and creates an endorphin rush as well. It makes people feel awesome and has been linked to higher rates of long term success when physical activity is included in lifestyle changes.

Crawl, Walk, Run

It can seem like one needs to make a 180 degree course correction to find success. That isn’t necessarily true. Many of our users find that creating small initial changes that build a foundation allows them to progress forward in even, sustained, increments.

Acceptance

You will struggle. We have all struggled. This is natural. There is no tip or trick to get through this though. We encourage you to recognize why you are struggling and forgive yourself for whatever reason that may be. If you overindulged at your last meal that is ok. You can resolve to make the next meal better.

Do not let the pursuit of perfect get in the way of progress. We don’t need perfect. We just want better.

Additional resources

Now you’re ready to do this. Here are more details, that may help you refine your plan.

• Quick Start Guide - Build your foundation!
• Loseit Compendium - Frame it out!
• FAQ - Answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions!

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20lbs down, finally out of the 300's

I just weighed in at 299lbs this morning.

I'm finally about to surpass my precovid weight, 297lbs. Going to the gym since June has been easy for me, but walking for an hour has been hard for me.

I was getting upset and annoyed by my constant need for a bio break 5 minutes into my walk, 20 minutes in, etc. After doing some reading, it dawned on me that I can control my mind, but not my body. Giving myself extra time to hit my 1hr goal was what I needed, not feeling frustrated.

I also did a body scan and saw that my amount of muscle hadn't gone up since 3 months ago. Chasing the pump, stalling, and doing random machines were holding me back from getting to a more appropriate weight.

I also started creating a community at the gym. One of my "disciples" started taking my weight loss advice and the thought of him losing more weight than me from my own advice sparked something inside of me.

Dropping 20lbs is a great feeling, my joints feel so much better. My next goal is 279. 265 keeps floating around in my head because it's the UFC heavyweight limit.

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Tantrum Tuesday - The Day to Rant!

I Rant, Therefore I Am

Well bla-de-da-da! What's making your blood boil? What's under your skin? What's making you see red? What's up in your craw? Let's hear your weight loss related rants!
The rant post is a /u/bladedada production.

Please consider saving your next rant for this weekly thread every Tuesday.

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Anyone else working on losing ‘the last 10 pounds’?

I don’t really know if that’s exactly what I’m trying to lose, I’m just trying to see ab definition. I have lost 40+ lbs and am guessing it will be another 10-15 before I’m there. Losing the 40lbs was really not that bad. I’m a 5’8 female started at 195 and got down to 154 (currently). Since I got to 160, it’s been a struggle losing. I’ve found ways around my plateaus but have ultimately realized it WILL be slower once you’re getting to that lower body fat.

My question is about mental state when it comes to this. I did really good with balance and healthy thoughts when the weight was coming off consistently, but since it has slowed I find myself being more obsessive and fixating on how much I’m exercising, how much and what I’m eating, etc. This week I have decided to step back and listen to my body with both eating and exercise. I’m also focused on improving stress and sleep, which impact weight loss.

Anyone else here struggling with that last bit of weight, and if so, what has helped you with keeping a healthy mindset and approach?

All thoughts appreciated ❤️

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