Help me!!

I am a male, 24 years old, 5 foot 9 and 184 lbs. Since May I have been consuming around 1200 calories daily with exercise including HIIT with kettlebells and running. I know that 1200 is very low, and now I'm in around 1500 a day. I've read that restricting calories too low may cause you to fall off track so I'm trying to up my calorie intake and slow down my weight loss while still being in a deficit.

I've now been incorporating strength training into my gym workouts 3-4 times a week for about 40 minutes then 20 minutes of incline walking. My goal weight is around 160-165 lbs, does anyone know how many calories I should be aiming for? Also, should I be gradually increasing my calories to a more suitable number whilst being in a deficit?

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Life is different from two weeks ago

So I guess I just need to vent and also get some support because I'm losing some traction. To start off I am less than a week out from recovering from Covid. Three days into our 14 day quarantine my boyfriend of 8+ years told me he was moving out when he got a negative test back. We spent our time that following 10 days mildly sick, separating our stuff, and not arguing but quietly being sad. I'm heartbroken, and I think that my recent weight loss, running habit, and general healthier lifestyle contributed to my breakup which is another rabbit hole for a different thread.

Today, in an effort to get back on track and under the idea that I'm single for the first time as an adult I went for an interval run. I had been interval running 3-4 times a week (which I really enjoy) for a couple of months before I got sick, Today, I didn't make it half way through. It was the worst I've felt in years with exercise, way worse then when I first started running. I thought I was going to throw up, had to walk back and I can still feel it in my breathing hours later. I know it's a set back but I was really looking forward to this getting me out of my duldrums instead of just sitting in my empty apartment crying. I'm disappointed and really don't want to have this be a major set back. Ideally I was hoping the idea of a revenge body would propel me farther down this weight loss goal.

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Why do weight loss medications have a bad rep?

I'm talking about old school amphetamine based "diet pills".

It's a serious question. Maybe they shouldn't be an option. But what led to them being universally shunned?

I know in my lifetime there were high profile cases, like Judy Garland for example. She was given amphetamine based weight loss medications when she was 14. She supposedly lived on chicken noodle soup and black coffee.to keep her at a desirable weight for MGM studios.

On the flip side, might they not be useful when administered under doctor supervision for the first few months of weight loss? You certainly don't want to be hooked on them for life. I know for me personally, they do work. And not in the sense most people think. While they might speed up your metabolism, that's not what makes you lose weight. You simply stop craving food all the time. You still have an appetite, but are able to regulate portion sizes accordingly.

I spoke to my doctor about it and he was against the idea of prescribing any medication for weigh loss. After all, a healthy diet, moderate excercise and a little discipline is all that's needed isn't it? It's quiet simple really.

Only that it's not. You have to run a serious calorie deficit for months or maybe a year to get results. Kudos to those that have that level of discipline. I'm not one of them unfortunately. And I suspect many people aren't.

So...my doctor agreed, for a limited time frame only to prescribe weigh loss medication. We'll be monitoring my results. So far so good. 25lbs lost thus far.

What are your thoughts or experiences on this topic?

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Caught somewhere between trying to lose weight but trying to stop counting calories and just live my life

I post in this sub a lot. The topics are different but revolve around the same general desire to lose weight. But here’s how I break it down in my head:

• I’m 5’4 and 205lbs. I know logistically this is too much. I want to lose weight and be as healthy as possible

• I am active in the gym (I LOVE weight lifting and jump roping) and actively cook most of my food. I find lots of healthy ways to make the food I want. I air fry things, replace sour cream with plain greek yogurt, use lean meats, etc.

• I stopped counting calories for a while A few months ago and managed to maintain my weight for the most part. I wasn’t so tied to the number. If I wanted dessert I’d eat dessert. And my whole entire day was healthy breakfast/lunch/dinner so a portion of dessert was not the end of the world. I was really happy when I did this, but I wasn’t losing weight.

-I know that counting calories is the way to lose weight. But when you try to eat 1500 calories you lose the ability to have things like a margarita during the week if your friends ask you to come to dinner. A margarita easily tops 300 Cals. That takes away a lot of opportunities for food during the day. So now you’re at a point where you have to choose to enjoy time with your friends or meet your calories. I know technically “everything fits” but sometimes it really is difficult. And I created a habit of not drinking during the week but making SURE to drink on the weekends. Instead of having a drink with friends if we went out and moving on with my life as usual

• I’m torn between wanting to lose weight for my health but wanting to stop this dieting mindset. Today I was really good when it came to food, but with dinner I made a margarita. I’m working consciously on not feeling guilty. I get my period tomorrow and I am not binging on food or alcohol right now. I am simply enjoying my drink.

I feel a little jumbled right now, but this is basically what goes on in my mind. I desire weight loss but I desire not dieting at the same time. I know everything fits but I start to create rules for myself that sometimes takes away enjoyment from life to follow

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My first belt!!!

My whole weight loss journey had been super focused on the scale and the end result. I got nowhere. A month ago I stopped weighing myself and instead focused on being healthy and taking good care of myself.

I have been eating a whole and mostly raw vegan diet. I have been clocking at least 20k steps per day and making sure I get outside everyday. I have been meditating every morning and practicing yoga every night.

Well, yesterday I had to get a belt because my pants kept falling down!!!! I have no idea how much weight I've lost and I don't care! For the first time in my life I am starting to feel good about my body for how my body is, not for what the number on the scale says.

I feel so amazing and so free!

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A reminder for the holidays: This doesn't have to be a time of struggle

Every year as it ramps up to the holiday season I default into panic mode about my weight. So much chocolate, candy, holiday dinners - It's overwhelming thinking about how much I'm going to be faced with and how much I have to say no.

A few years ago a nutritionist I was talking to about this brought the obvious to my attention when she said, "Why do you think you have to say no to it all?" Which, in all honesty, is difficult for me to get on board with because I've always been an all-or-nothing eater, but she's right. A little bit of the foods I like to eat isn't going to throw off my weight loss goals any more than one salad in my day will help me lose weight.

It's the holidays. They're once a year. Give yourself permission to not feel guilty about having some of everything. Concentrate on exercising portion control and moving a bit more to balance it out - park further away from the door to get extra steps or take the stairs instead of the elevator if you've indulged a little more than you intended. But don't stress about the upcoming meals and don't dwell on not eating perfectly clean.

Good luck to you all in sticking to your goals this month!

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Weight Reduction Through Diet: a Social Guidance Film from 1951

Hi, guys.

I’ve been on here since April, and I’m about 5-10 [stubborn] pounds away from my goal. I think vintage social guidance films are hilarious, and I watch them on YouTube on occasion. Today, Weight Reduction through Diet (1951) popped up in my recommended, and I clicked on it thinking it was going to be a shitshow, but I was pleasantly surprised to see the information presented was actually very in line with how weight loss is viewed today.

Obviously, nearly 70 years later, there are some points that are socially outdated (see areas where fat normally accumulates that ruin the figure and lining all of the participants up) and it is sponsored by the National Dairy Counsel so there are ample servings of milk and generous pats of butter (RIP my lactose intolerant gut), but it was a fun little watch with some nice reminders.

I’m just wondering how the two days’ of food shown adds up to only 1,400 calories each—even with all the milk and butter!

Anyways, this is just meant to be a lighthearted post with a peek into how weight loss was shown in a bygone era. Mods, please delete if this isn’t in line with sub rules. Thanks!

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