I feel like I have failed myself. 26F, 5’7”

Hi all.

I have been on a weight loss journey since June 2019.

In June 2019, I began working out 4-5x a week, eating keto, limiting my alcohol intake, and socializing less to avoid the temptation of unhealthy foods.

I began at 350 lbs. and last year, I got to my lowest weight of 225 lbs. I felt so happy, I was running, getting stronger, weightlifting, eating right, tracking my calories, and drinking plenty of water.

Then January 2021 hit and I really, really, really wish I fully understand what I did to self-sabotage myself. Hanging with friends more often has definitely led me back to eating unhealthy/drinking and I think because things are going back to “normal” I’m overindulging since last year was so constricted.

I jumped on the scale today and found that I’m 275 pounds. That means I’ve gained 50 lbs. since January of this year. I have felt physically ill and cried so much today, I am so upset with myself.

I told myself today is the last day I will feel sorry for myself and I’m starting back over today. Has anyone else experienced this or something similar?

I am so ANGRY at myself and hate the way that I’m feeling. I want to do better, be better, and live longer.

Please share any advice you can give.

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How much protein do I need? (17 / 176lb / 182cm)

Hello everyone. I recently turned seventeen and have been trying to lose weight for a while now. It’s actually been going well—lost ten pounds in the last eight weeks!

I lift nearly five times a week (the weights are not heavy but have definitely aided in building muscle and overall toning.) I also walk around 10,000 steps a day.

I’ve been tracking my food for the aforementioned eight weeks, including my macros. I eat around 1700 calories a day, and usually 120g of protein.

Lately I’ve been told that I actually need to up my protein intake (something closer to 1g per pound, which would equate to 176 grams of protein a day.) Is this really feasible for weight loss or is this more of a bulking thing?

I decided to try having ~170 grams of protein today but found myself getting really, really full. My 400 calorie lunch (which had about 60g of protein) was a challenge to finish up.

Is this feasible? Should I just go back to what I was doing or should I stick with this?

Would really appreciate your insight. Thanks a lot!

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17yr old male, My Goal is to lose weight/fat and be match fit for football

I currently play College Academy level football where I train 3x a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). I’ve been trying to approach weight loss for a long time now but it has been worse since the whole pandemic situation started as before the pandemic I was weighing in at 87kg and ~16% Bodyfat at 6ft tall.

Now a year after the first British Lockdown, i’m at my heaviest weight that being 105kg. My goal weight is to hover between 81kg and 91kg. Being at 105kg isn’t great at all as it really affects my fitness when being on the football pitch during a match that lasts upwards of 90 minutes and 120 if you include extra time.

The overall goal is to lose weight and lean down to where i can maintain a good weight (81kg - 91kg) and be in a better condition for football than ever before.

How could I approach my weight loss journey, and any bonus tips/information/help in weight/fat loss.

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Feeling discouraged after losing 80 lbs (and regaining 20). I know what I need to do, but can't seem to do it :(

I'm no stranger to weight loss. Been doing it off and on my entire life (mid 30s). Over the last two years, I've lost 80 lbs. My highest weight was 255, got down to 175 earlier this year. I'm 5'4".

I did it, as always, with CICO and trying to eat well. Did some very light exercise but really it was mostly diet.

Over the last two months, I've struggled with binge eating and I've gained 20 pounds. I know exactly what I need to do, but can't seem to do it. I have some good days where I'll eat healthy, drink water, stay at my calorie goal. And then there's days where I eat 3000+ calories.

I'm not sure what's going on with me. I'm mostly happy, not stressed, but I can't seem to control this aspect of my life, even after having such amazing control for two years. It almost feels like there's been a switch flipped in my brain.

What do you guys do when you struggle like this? I can't keep gaining. I look worse, I wake up puffy and bloated. My clothes don't fit. It is shaking my confidence pretty hard.

I guess I'm just venting, but I'd love to hear what you do to get back in the zone when you're lost. Thank you for listening 💜

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NSV: now that I’m vaccinated from covid and starting to see more friends again, I keep receiving positive compliments on my physique when I see people I haven’t seen for a while.

I [m, 27, 175lbs] have lost over 50lbs in the last 2 years with 25 of that coming in just the last 6 months. I’ve always been overweight and so that’s how all my friends have always known me.

I started to get really serious about my fitness about 6 months. I started walking my dog several miles a day, lifting weights with high intensity, boxing classes, and a much more controlled diet and it’s done wonders for my health, both mental and physical.

The best part of it all is the reaction I get from people now that covid lockdowns are easing and people are going out again. Just yesterday, I saw two friends for the first time in a while and they both had very complimentary things to say about how fit I’m looking.

I’m actually looking forward to going to larger gatherings again with additional friends and acquaintances because I want to “show off” my progress in a way.

I haven’t hit my goal weight yet so I’ve still got some work to do, but I want to provide inspiration for everyone else out there who is still in the middle of their weight loss journey. Things take time but the reward is so worth it. So keep at it and stay focused. I promise you all, getting healthy will be one of best things you ever do for yourself!

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Diets or events that cause a weight loss rebound?

I've been thinking recently about how many diets claim and do succeed in helping people lose weight, at the same time we rarely get a glimpse of their long term effects and how sustainable they really are. I recently started reading up on what happened to the Biggest Loser's contestants and how their health was after the show, it got me thinking about my own journey.

In my experience I have done the following diets over the better part of a decade , with lots of guilt and disappointment in between diets, with my results below.

Keto/Atkins: Some weight loss and then a higher rebound, pretty hard to control caloric intake when bacon, ghee omelettes and bulgogi are so tasty, ended up re-introducing carbs because they paired so well with the keto dishes. Did notice better strength due to higher protein intake.

Vegan 4-5 days a week: Weight loss was significant since vegetables are low in calories. Derailed and regained weight due to my love for meat, rebounded higher due to revenge eating

Intermittent Fasting / OMAD: I do this as part of CICO but the hunger pangs can be real, personally unsustainable as a full time regimen

CICO: Generally works and would recommend incorporated as part of any diet, the pitfalls are that people tend to underestimate calories

Grapefruit diet: Lasted less than a week, rebounded harder with revenge eating because I was missing pasta. Still love grapefruit

Fruits only diet: Rebounded hard because of revenge eating, ended up eating way too much sugary and enjoyable fruits, I did find some fruits I love though like pineapple and melon

Carnivore diet: Quit after constipation, some weight loss but unsustainable

'6-8 liters of water a day': I probably drink more than 6 liters now since I exercise so this is just good hydration advice

Nutritionist's pyramid of food: Ended up gaining more weight because I used a larger pyramid

I currently just try and eat a balanced diet below my maintenance calories which has been working pretty well

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Are “healthy” frozen meals a good start to weight loss? (Such as super nature frozen meals)

I’ve tried many things in the past to lose weight but couldn’t stick to it.

Now I’m thinking it might be easier for me to eat the same thing every day (and easy options because biggest part is I hate cooking to make healthy meals all day):

B: uncle Toby’s sachet oats w banana

L: super nature frozen meal (microwaved) (or similar brand if I find more)

S: wholemeal/grain bagel w avocado

D: veg & some type of meat, w potato

Desert and other snacks if still hungry: fruit

Is this a good start? I know some people would think this is unhealthy but for me who eats whatever, and is 50kg overweight.. I am hoping this is a good start. I feel like this will help establish proper meals (rather than eating whatever throughout the day) as well as smaller/normal sized meals.

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