Losing weight is not a totally linear and smooth process...even when you're doing everything right.

Hi Everyone,

I began my weight/fat loss journey at the 7th of March. I started at 320 lbs and have my goal weight at 200 lbs. (I'm 5'9 ft) I based off my plan on an e-book called "Superior Fat Loss" (aworkoutroutine.com)and through calculations determined I should be eating at 2550 Kcal (with 200g of protein) to achieve my goal.

My weight loss started quite fast. I consistently lost 4-5(sometimes more)lbs per week for my 1st month. I was supposed to implement a home-resistance training routine but a bad first time(I literally ended up getting a fever for nearly a whole week because I pushed myself too hard)made me decide to hold off on that till I'm at a considerably lower weight to try again. I chose to focus primarily on achieving my caloric deficit through diet alone for the mean time.

After that first month and when I reached the 298 lb mark however,the weight loss slowed down significantly. it was now 2-3 lbs per week instead of 4-5. I was aware however from the start that this is the realistic rate of weight loss for someone my size. (I knew the 4-5 lbs initial weight loss was unusually fast but I decided to just milk that out instead readjusting my intake because I wasn't starving and my energy levels were great. I don't think I made the wrong decision in doing so) It was also then that I started to experience that the fat loss process is not going to be a totally smooth process all throughout the journey.

I've set my schedule up so that I'm almost guaranteed to go to the toilet every morning before weigh in. This allows me to get rid of as much baggage weight(water and poop)and weigh myself nude after to completely minimize the everyday weight fluctuations,but they were still an occurrence(usually just 1-2 lbs)and my guess is there are times when my body refuses to completely rid itself of the baggage weight for whatever reason. (there were times I found myself going to the toilet again later without having eaten breakfast yet,but already having drank a fair amount of water. argh!)

sometimes I found that my weight would jump between fluctuations until the end of the week. for example,there was a time when my weight kept jumping between 289 and 288 from Monday till Friday before finally finding my weight down at 286 by Saturday. Afterwards,I'd lose another lb by Monday. its weird like that. The e-book I spoke of prepared me for these things however(The recommendation is to base progress off getting your "average weight" by adding up all the weight of the week and dividing by 7.)but I'd be lying if I said I didn't get frustrated at times from this.

I'm now at 280 lbs,and will keep continuing from there. That's 40 lbs,which is the largest amount I've ever lost. Part of me honestly wonders however if I lost lean mass alongside the fat since I haven't been exercising. (I have a ton of fat to lose and eating 200g of protein,so...) I'm still fat,but the pictures definitely show a noticeable difference,especially in the gut part. My journey is far from finished,however.

What do you guys think? Has this been your experience also?

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I’m a “heathy weight” according to BMI but still feel overweight.

Anyone else feel like this? I’m 5’5 and I’ve recently got down to 143 from 160 and I still feel fat and I honestly don’t even notice a difference in my body from this weight loss. My weight loss has stopped to a grinding halt, despite calorie restricting and exercising 4-5 days a week. I talked with my doctor about this and he says I’m a healthy weight and there’s no need to lose more. But when I look in the mirror and in pictures I look chunky still. I wear size 6-8 jeans depending on brand and small to medium shirts. I still feel outrageously uncomfortable in a bathing suit and feel like everyone is judging me because I’m overweight. Is this a dysmorphia of some kind? If it is I don’t understand why I can perceive myself as being overweight but in reality not look that way to others. It is mind boggling to me.

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Day 1: 2 June 2021: I just want to stick to this

I am an 18 (soon to be 19) year old female with a current weight of 80 kg. Height: 5 '6

I was never an active person. Overeating has always been a problem. So, yeah that caught up to me and I have had PCOS and insulin resistance for a few years. The only thing that can help without messing my body up is weight loss.

I'm starting my third year of university now (still online because of covid). When I had first gone to college, I didn't really do any calorie counting, but I limited my carb intake and stayed extremely active by going on long walks around campus, going to the gym about 2 or 3 times a week or playing badminton once a week. I managed to lose around 11 kg. I was elated. My periods had finally regularized too and I felt great. I also wanted to start building some muscle. That was when covid hit. When I came back home due to the lockdown, I completely stopped working out. Yeah, I relapsed into overeating again. I ate all the sugary stuff, the sweets and an overload of carbs. So, all my problems came back and I literally didn't do anything about it. I weighed 82 kg.

Two months ago, I realized that I weighed more than my 5 '11 tall dad. That got my gears turning and I finally found a bit of motivation and decided to start calorie counting. I downloaded MSP and actually managed to lose weight. I hit 79kg 2 weeks ago. But I started overeating again and gained back 1 kg in a week. I need to stop doing that.

I feel horrible that I'm going to be 19 and I still feel crappy and the same as before with no improvement in my health or my body. What's the point of ageing if there is no development right? So yeah. I want to start working out again, start keeping track of my calorie intake again and maybe do the whole couch to 5k thing. I'm just afraid of going back to my old ways again.

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Is it possible to lose the last few lbs without counting calories?

I've lost about 45lbs so far, need to lose another 16lbs. I'd been taking a bit of a break and just maintaining for the past month or so. I didn't count calories during this time and managed to maintain my weight. I recently got back to cutting and working out regularly, but the one thing I can't bring myself to do is count calories :/ I'm being mindful of what I eat and I have a rough idea of the kcals/macros. But since I'm not strictly counting, I'm definitely sneaking in extra 50-100kcals here and there lol. Has anyone had experience with losing the last bit of weight without counting calories? And if not, how do I bring myself to be more accountable/stop despising counting kcals?

This is the only aspect of weight loss I dont really like. I eat pretty clean on most days, but I think counting calories makes me want to cut more/eat more clean and makes me feel bad for trying to eat in a more balanced manner. I'm not sure how to change my approach towards being more accountable without being extreme.

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My 4 Year Journey - 450 pounds to 170 pounds. Never give up, never surrender!

So it has been 4 years since I started my weight loss journey and I just wanted to give an update. As you can see, the past year has had some ups and downs. Maintenance is not as linear as some might expect. For me, it mostly consists of periods of gaining a little and periods of losing a little. Though my weight is similar to a year ago it has fluctuated quite a bit over the year.

Progress Photo and Weight Loss Graphs

I started with small changes to my diet, like removing fast food, and just kept eating less and less as my weight dropped. I went from drinking soda, to low calorie lemonade, to just water. As I lost weight, I began to eat healthier and healthier. Quarantine has improved my diet substantially as I have had more time to cook. I make eggs in the morning followed by fruit for a snack. I have chicken, tuna, veggies, and a protein shake for lunch. For dinner I have chicken and veggies again. I have peanut butter and casein before bed. I like to have one cheat meal and lots of health snacks on the weekend. Halo Top ice cream is a lifesaver. I have never really tracked my calories, but I am always mindful of how much I am eating. I weigh myself ever morning.

When I started I would walk a lot, 2-3 hours on workdays and 5-8 hours a day on the weekends. I eventually transitioned to running and now I run 10-15 miles a day usually, even more on the weekends. I run at a slow leisurely pace and enjoy podcasts everyday. It is my version of sitting around watching TV. It sounds like a lot, but it doesn't feel that way. My gym just finally reopened so I started weight lifting again this morning. I am hoping to pack on a little bit of muscle, but mostly just to maintain my weight loss. I would like to stay under 180 but I am not afraid of gaining a little bit in the winter. It is more about sustainability than staying at a certain weight.

I am happy to answer any questions, and I just want you to know that I may seem like the exception, but I am not. I believe that all of us can achieve our goals if we work hard and keep fighting for them everyday. If you fall down, get back up. You are in control. You can do this. Where will you be in 4 years?

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I committed to walk 31 miles in May. I achieved my goal, and I am more proud than I’ve been in a long time!!!

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https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/n53m9d/im_committing_to_walkingjogging_31_miles_in_may/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

Basically, I promised myself that I would walk 31 miles in the month of May. Ideally one mile per day, but I would have to make up the mile if I skipped any days. Before May, it had been several months (6 or more) since I had done ANY physical activity, so this was a big goal for me.

I actually ended up doing 36 miles for the whole month, and burning 4,600 calories! I went from taking 20 minutes to walk a mile and having to stop to rest.....to now being able to walk a mile without stopping in 15:04!

I found that walking everyday motivated me in other areas of my life, too. I ended up doing a combination of intermittent fasting/OMAD for the last 26 days of the month, I gave up sugary drinks and ONLY drank water for the last 11 days of the month, and I also did step aerobics and kettlebell exercises a few times throughout the month.

As for results, I didn’t lose any weight sad face lol. I weighed 151.2 lbs on May 1st and that’s exactly what I weighed today. It went up or down by a pound or two at various points throughout the month. BUT I can swear my stomach looks less bloated than it usually does (I should have taken measurements), and a pair of pants that were too tight a month ago now fit comfortably.

So overall, I’m happy that I achieved my goal. And the mental benefits from staying disciplined enough to achieve it make up for the fact that I didn’t lose any weight. I wasn’t expecting to lose a ton, but a pound would have been nice (my goal weight is 135 pounds and I’m 5’5”). Now, I’m excited to set a new fitness goal for this month and hopefully start seeing some weight loss. Thank you all for your encouragement and for sharing your journeys! It’s what motivated me to get up and move! 🥳

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Anyone else's perceptions surrounding weight loss and fitness distorted by The Biggest Loser?

Hello all, I've (24F; SW:311 CW:225) been on my weight loss journey for almost a year and a half now, I've lost a total of 85 lbs. I've attempted weight loss multiple times, including during childhood and my teenage years. I was always a chubby kid and my parents have struggled with obesity and weight loss my entire life as well.

While I also do not agree with the approach my parents took in trying to get me to lose weight as a child, something I have been thinking about recently is how my family used to watch shows like The Biggest Loser when I was growing up. We used to watch it as a way to stay motivated with our own weight loss and also for information, tips, advice, etc. on weight loss. Obviously we seemed to trust the expertise of the trainers on the show as they are considered professionals. We had no reason to question how this show presented weight loss and fitness.

As an adult who finally found some success in weight loss, I realized just how toxic this show was. If you've ever seen the show, you know these contestants are forced into brutal workouts, presented food temptations in exchange for rewards like money or contact with their family, cut off from their primary support system and isolated from the outside world, expected to lose 10+ lbs every week just to secure their safety on the show, and made to feel bad about themselves if they don't lose at least 5 lbs in a week. I realized that this show set my own personal expectations of weight loss as a child/teenager and it made me believe that if I'm not doing intense workouts for 2 hours every day or not losing at least 5 lbs a week, that I was a failure and wasn't doing it right. I've had to reset my own mindset around food and exercise to create a healthier relationship with my body and food to achieve successful weight loss. I would say I've been doing well in achieving that but I wish The Biggest Loser had never existed. I feel like I could have achieved weight loss a lot sooner or avoided getting as heavy as I did had I not been exposed to it.

Has anyone else had similar experiences with this show? Or a different experience? Does anyone feel like media similar to The Biggest Loser helped them? I know the show isn't on air anymore (even after a revival season that didn't make many changes) but I feel like this is something people struggling with their weight don't realize, that their perceptions surrounding weight loss have been distorted by things like The Biggest Loser.

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