I finally started to fix my bad eating habits and didn't even notice!

The last two months I stopped counting calories, mostly because I was feed up with the constant work. It was not a good month for me work wise and my private life also got pretty shaken. My weight and weight los was not on my mind to be honest. I used to weigh 115 Kilogramm (253 lbs) at 1,66 cm (5,45") and have lost weight slowly about 1-2 Kilos a month.

I stepped on the scale again after 2 months of doing nothing and was shocked. I still lost about 1,5 Kilo ( about 3,3 lbs). The shock made me cry, I was fully expecting to have gone up to be 90 Kilo (198 lbs) or more again but instead stared down at an 86,5 (190 lbs). My lowest ever since my teenage years. Yes in the months of not doing active weight loss I slowed down, but the numbers still dropped.

It showed me, that I did what I wanted to achieve - I started to fix my eating habits! I noticed it to in real life but payed no attention to it. No more snacking most days, some softdrinks only on special occasions like dinner with friends. Smaller portion sizes and I am still going down with them, mostly because I am full faster. Cooking fresh nearly everyday (thanks to my boyfriend who loves cooking). It made a difference and I payed no attention to it. Gyms were still closed till recently in Germany so I had to relay on small at home workouts and just monitoring my food intake.

Most of my weight loss I did not celebrate because it felt like nothing special. Just something that I should have done a long time ago. Occasionally people noticed and made a nice remark but that was it. But stepping on that scale and seeing that gave me hope, hope that I can keep the weight off. That my bad eating habits are not going to catch up all to easily. I might never be a perfect size for my height. But if I reach a healthy, stable weight, than I am more than happy!

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Anyone has "scientifically psychological" books about weight loss?

Hello,

I've been fat since middle school, during puberty, I was getting too tall and too hungry, and ended up eating too much. Since then, I've been stuck in yo-yo dieting.

I know EVERYTHING that needs to be done, I've tried all tricks. To name a few:

• calorie counting: tried myfitnesspal and other apps, journal, taking a pic of what I eat
• intermittent fasting
• meal prep
• no sugar
• no junk
• more protein
• more vegetables
• more fat
• portion control
• keto: worst experience in my life
• exercise in all shapes and forms: cycling, running, walking, weight lifting, badminton, yoga, stretching

and I've ALWAYS lost weight using all of these. What usually happens is I will stick to them for a couple of weeks or months, lose a bit of weight, then I'll stop dieting

before you say that I have to make a life change not only a diet, actually many of the above became habits. But if there is no calorie deficit, then there's no weight loss :(

this post is getting long. Basically, I know the science behind weight loss and I know that you need to stick to a diet that allows for a deficit. But even when I find a diet that I genuinely enjoy (like fasting), I end up with yo-yo dieting

and so, I want any resources, books, videos, comments talking about why? why do I do this? I know damn well better than anyone that I'm a hardworking, capable person. and yet I still can't control my weight or my appetite :(

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The time is now

I(23 M, 5’5”) went from 285 in February of 2019 to 173 in October or November of 2020. I recently went back up to 211 because of the gyms being closed for a long period of time and me losing my discipline. Not to mention a new job that gives me access to junk food.

I’m basically writing this to proclaim to myself that i will go back on my journey. I’m sick of my clothes becoming tighter. I’m sick of being depressed over my weight. I’m sick of my suicidal thoughts and ideation over my weight. I’m sick of not being confident in myself. I’m sick of me calling myself fat. I’m sick of hating myself. I’m sick of only wanting it half way. I want/need to figure out a way to regain ny weight loss glory.

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renewing my journey today!

24f, 5'3", 230 lbs. scary to admit all that! i've been overweight for my entire childhood and adult life, but lately the gradual weight gain i've experienced has been bothering me more than usual. i've always been unhappy with myself: depression, anxiety, the whole ten yards. i don't date, my friends are my coworkers, i barely can stand to be seen in public. but now my health isn't looking great either with high blood pressure, hypertension and a history of diabetes and heart problems in my family. i've been diagnosed with pcos and i'm currently taking prediabetic medications.

i visited the nutritionist today and created a meal plan and calorie/protein goal for myself! 1500 is my budget for calories, 60g for protein. she also suggested 1200 cals, but i wanted to do something gradual and manageable for myself. around 200 cals each for two healthy snacks, and the rest into meals. the exercise goal is about 20 mins of walking at least three times a week. i love going to the park and hiking, so this part isn't too difficult when i overcome my chronic exhaustion.

i'm terrible at prepping, horrible at counting calories, and measuring ingredients is the bane of my existence... my excuse is always that i'm always tired and it's just easier to not overthink. but i've come to decide that discipline is key thanks to this subreddit, and motivation is only 10% of the battle. discipline is difficult! i'm horrible at resisting temptation, so i try to keep most treats out of the house.

how do you guys personally maintain discipline, or build it up over the months? i've gotten pretty good at forming the better habits of eating at home and drinking only water and coffee these past few months, but the work that goes into logging and counting each meal is definitely intimidating. i've used apps in the past with little success once i start growing tired of counting. my work days are also long, and even though i have more days off, i find myself sleeping them away instead of maintaining a decent schedule. do you have any advice for a renewed attempt at weight loss? i definitely don't want to disappoint my nutritionist... or myself this time!

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Weightloss progress

So last year around this time I weighed 224 (I'm 23 F, 5'4). I now weigh around 196 (although it fluctuates with water weight lol), and while my weight loss journey has had its ups and downs, and I'm not at my GW I got some good news today. So I went in for a yearly appt to renew my prescription for a medication I take. And the Dr. told me she was impressed with my weight loss since last year and that my blood pressure was much better because of the loss! So I just wanted to remind everyone struggling rn that it's not easy, but it's worth it and even small/slow progress is still better than none at all!!

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The struggle

So ive been having a rough time this past week or two, not with the staying at my deficit, but just a bunch of mental stuggles with ny weight loss and i needed a place to rant about it.

At the point of starting, i was 395, 6 ft (male for reference) and i wanted to restart my attempt to lose weight, and from an outside perspective it seems great, in 18 weeks ive lost 40 lbs (currently sitting at 355) but i just feel like nothing is different. I look at progress pictures and dont see a change at all, and it feels like even though i consistently stay under my deficit recommendation, 2400 for 1.5 lbs a week, i just feel like im not getting anywhere and its disheartening, but im not going to give up, im going to keep pushing.

Thank you for listening, i just needed to get that off my chest

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Accountability friend who can relate?

Hi I'm 27 transmasculine 5'7" 226lbs and I'm looking for an accountability friend to help me stay back on track and create a better support network for myself so I can reach my goal of 155lbs. I've been having a hard time with the lack of support from the people around me as alot of people I know are either overweight and happy about it or they've always been a normal weight so they can't really relate to my struggles or just don't care that I'm losing weight. I just want to be able to talk with someone about the struggles and victories of weight loss, I realize I have alot I need to change and would find it beneficial to know that there are people that actually relate. Feel free to message me if interested.

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