I’m tired of not reaching my goal weight/body.

2 years ago I woke up one morning and decided enough was enough. I wanted to lose weight and change my body. It was a rough journey but in the end, I always went further, and now I’m sitting at 165.

I used to hate the gym but now I love it. I discovered a lot of new recipes and foods I love. The pros to this weight loss have been amazing but still, I have a higher body fat percentage then I would like and I’m still a bit chunky, no matter how much gains I’ve made in the gym.

My issue is I’ve been wanting to get to 155-160 pounds for a year now and I won’t. I diet for a week, binge eat for the weekend, and repeat. Sometimes I can get to 2 weeks of dieting and then I fall off again for a week. And it’s not like during the eating excessive amounts I just gain 5 pounds, I just don’t lose anything because the calories I eat over the months on binges are PREVENTING me from getting smaller. I’ve been doing pretty good staying 165 except once recently. But I’m 165 again. And yes, even during times I eat like a Goliath, I still go to the gym so thats probably why I don’t get much bigger. My worst fall off was 3 months ago when I went from 165 to 173, but I panicked and started losing weight again and now I’m at 165. BUT IM STUCK?

My goal has been 160 since October 2020 and I literally can’t lose those 5 pounds. I’m 21, F, 5’6.

I feel like these last 5 pounds are harder to lose than anything else I’ve done? I’m so frustrated I could screamed.

I am aware if I keep strict with my calories for 4-8 weeks I could probably see amazing results but I always mess up. I just want my determination back :(

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Weight loss is difficult in ways I had not forseen

Im a 128kg (280lbs) 21yo man. I realized a while back during a hike with my friends that I had to do something about my weight, so after some stalling and procrastenating I finally started last month. I have lost about 4,5kgs (10lbs) now and ive gotten really deep into all the things that will allow me to lose weight while keeping muscle. I eat between 2000 and 2500 calories a day while doing weight lifting 3 times a week.

My mother is a dietrician and I still live at home so I very often ask her about food related stuff or tell her what ive discovered. In the beginning she was very excited but now our relationship is straining a little. She gets almost notably annoyed when I start about nutrition and weight loss (tho she tries to hide it) and she seems to be very apprehensive when I want to weigh myself more than once a week. Weve also had multiple discussions about how she thinks I'm thinking about it all too much and focussing on my macros too much. Tbh I do focus on that stuff a lot (maybe too much), but ive lived the past few years thinking that if I just do the bare minimum id be doing better than before and I just want to put in the work this time.

I do realize that as it's my only just my first month, I'm probably obsessing a little bit, but I'm sure it will cool down eventually. I also understand my mom is much more of an expert than me and has seen this sort of stuff go wrong (she used to have anorexia herself), so I understand where she's coming from. Im just a little sad that I can't be as excited as i would like to be around the person that I expected to be the most supportive in this.

In the end all is well and my Journey is progressing slowly but surely, and my mom and I are fine. But it did make me realize that losing weight can be quite a lonely Journey even if you thought it wouldn't be, thanks to you guys I can still get my fill of excitement and motivation so thank you so much :)

(tldr: weight loss is going fine, buy my obsession with it has caused some strain in my relationship with my dietrician mother)

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Does Eating Breakfast Help You Lose Weight? What the Research Says

You could save a load of calories by skipping breakfast. About a quarter of American adults do. But does eating breakfast help you lose weight? And is it really the most important meal of the day?

Does Eating Breakfast Help You Lose Weight?

Statistically speaking, saving calories in the morning doesn’t guarantee that you’ll lose weight faster—or at all. In fact, studies have found that breakfast skippers are more likely to be overweight or obese than faithful morning eaters.¹

One study, for example, found that people who ate a bowl of cereal for breakfast weighed less than those who skipped breakfast or who ate a higher fat breakfast.²

Some of the most successful losers—people who qualify for the National Weight Control Registry because they’ve lost 30 pounds or more and kept it off for more than a year—have a few things in common, the chief among them that 78 percent of them eat breakfast every day.³

5 Breakfast Habits That Melt Pounds

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Breakfast Keeps You Full and Satisfied

One reason breakfast plays such an important role on a weight loss program is—no surprise—that it can reduce your hunger.

Experts at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture explain, “While you might save calories by skipping breakfast, this is not an effective strategy. Typically, hunger gets the best of breakfast ­skippers, and they eat more at lunch and throughout the day.²

While you may not be ready to nosh on a whole wheat bagel at the break of dawn, it can keep you full, satisfied and energized. Wait too long before eating and you could find yourself binge snacking the rest of the day.²

Boost Your Burn With Breakfast

A recent small study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, suggests there may be something else at play.

Researchers at the University of Lubeck in Germany invited a group of volunteers to spend three days in a lab where their diet was strictly controlled. (Many larger breakfast studies rely on volunteers remembering what they ate over a period of time, which is not always reliable.)

The study found that the body uses 2.5 times more energy after breakfast than after dinner. This means you get more fat-burning power after a good breakfast than you do after your evening meal. The participants also had less of a spike in blood sugar and insulin concentrations after their breakfasts than they did at dinner.⁴

The old advice to “eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper” also got some credence from this research. Participants who ate a low-calorie breakfast were more likely to report feeling hungry and craving sweets later in the day than those who ate more calories at breakfast time.⁴ So yes, eating breakfast does help you lose weight!

21 Breakfast Recipes for a Flex-Approved Start to Your Day

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Easy and Healthy Breakfast Ideas

With Nutrisystem, you can get delicious and nutritious breakfast options delivered right to your door. From hearty breakfast sandwiches and moist muffins to crunchy cereal and grab-and-go bars, you’re sure to find an option that you love. Plus, all of them are ready to enjoy in minutes! Paired with our easy-to-follow weight loss plan and amazing support tools, you can lose weight and get healthy while enjoying a tasty morning meal.

Check out some of our favorite irresistible healthy breakfasts below:

1. Blueberry Muffin >

Seriously, how can you resist? This fruity muffin is studded with plump, wild blueberries for a quick and easy sweet treat. It’s perfect for those with a busy schedule, the dieter looking for immediate gratification (you can eat it right out of the package) and the morning sweets craver. But here’s its weight loss secret: It has only 150 calories, but a whopping six grams of filling fiber.

2. Buttermilk Waffles >

These are not your average frozen waffles. They are a good source of fiber (three grams) and contain five grams of protein for only 160 calories. A splash of sugar-free syrup, some fresh fruit and even a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg will make your quick weekday breakfast seems like a leisurely weekend brunch.

3. Apple Walnut Oatmeal >

Think of it as morning comfort food. Creamy oatmeal is dotted with real apples and walnuts and sprinkled with cinnamon (go on and sprinkle on a little more!). This instant healthy breakfast solves the “no time to eat” problem that so many of us have in the morning. It takes no time to make and you can even whip it up at work. Only 150 calories, it supplies five grams of fiber and protein to keep you full.

Dining Out and Weight Loss: Breakfast Edition

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4. Canadian Style Turkey Bacon, Egg And Cheese Muffin >

No need to hit the drive-thru. Your favorite breakfast sammie is right in your freezer, ready to microwave and eat. High protein egg whites, American cheese and Canadian-style turkey bacon are served atop a whole grain English muffin that will give you staying power for the morning. It’s got 160 calories with three grams of fiber and 11 grams of protein.

5. Harvest Nut Oat Bar >

Looking for a grab-and-go option? Try this Harvest Nut Oat Bar made with peanuts, almonds and the goodness of cranberries and raisins. Bonus: It’s got a subtle sweetness that is sure to satisfy your cravings! Each bar is only 160 calories and has seven grams of protein. The only thing you need to supply is the morning coffee for a perfect way to start the day.

6. Granola Cereal >

Dig into a delicious bowl of crunchy clusters made from rolled oats, puffed rice and cinnamon. This sweet and wholesome morning meal is a good source of fiber and provides you with 150 calories. And don’t forget about the study we mentioned earlier about cereal eaters weighing less than breakfast skippers!²

Busy Morning? 7 Awesome Breakfast Bars from Nutrisystem

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Sources: 

1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1871403X19305472
2. https://www.uaex.edu/publications/pdf/FSFCS87.pdf
3. http://www.nwcr.ws/Research/default.htm
4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32073608/

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I am no longer overweight

I've started & stopped my diet so many times that this time only my husband knows I'm losing the weight, but I need to shout this from the rooftops, so I'm posting to reddit. I'm 5'5" 26F, started at 170 lbs in August & woke up today at 149.2, bmi 24.8. I know bmi isn't the be all, end all in terms of health but for me it's a mental milestone. Before now I had never been able to stick to a diet longer than 2 days & tried what feels like everything. Just a few years ago I maintained a steady 125 - 135 lbs & still felt fat (eye roll, I just needed to move my body & tone a little). Then an injury & chronic illness happened & I ballooned up to 170lbs without even realizing it. After many attempts & gaining instead of losing, I felt powerless.

Then I basically went into shock when I saw 170.0 lbs on the scale. When I saw that number & the majority of my clothes not fitting me, I just stopped. It went from losing weight for vanity to losing weight before I end up in the obese category. I haven't turned back. Last week my weight stayed at 150-151 despite doing everything right. I knew it was temporary & my weight would shift but being so close to "normal" bmi, it was a mind game not seeing the 149 lbs weight that I knew would signal I've crossed back from "overweight" to "normal bmi." But I pushed through & finally today I saw what I wanted, the 149.2 lbs. Im not celebrating with a "cheat" meal, I'm continuing my normal routine. I know this isn't a crazy 100 pound weight loss but I'm just so happy, I cant keep this a secret. Goal is to get back to my 125 pound range (this time a more fit version lol). Hopefully this encourages someone to keep pushing through.

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[Advice needed] My weight loss journey that feels like a roller coaster ride.

H: 5’3 l SW: 123 lbs l CW: 117-118 lbs l GW: 110 lbs

Age: 24

Background story:

TL;DR below

Since puberty, my weight has always been in the 120s (mainly 121 lbs), it would sometimes go up to 127 lbs if I ate more or it would go down to around 119 lbs if I didn’t have much appetite.

Sometime during the start of the pandemic last year, I was eating lesser than before so my weight actually dropped to around 118-119 lbs without me trying hard. I wasn’t counting calories at the time, not even on an active diet. I was surprised to see the number on the scale, given that I’ve been eating whatever I want, this kinda encouraged me to take diet seriously for once so after some research, I decided to adopt the CICO method and set my daily calorie intake at 1200 cal. I held on to this pretty intensely, I cut off all oils (seriously any kind of oil, I was even afraid to eat egg yolks at some point) it quickly became rather toxic for me because I was too concerned with what would make me gain weight and lose all of progress I’ve made so far.

So I started eating lesser and lesser, 1200 cal seems too much to me even, I would only feel comfortable if my calorie intake for the entire day didn’t exceed 900 cal. Fast forward to about 3 months after, I was at the lowest weight of my adult life, I was at around 98-100 lbs. I would try to sneak in some exercises here and there but overall I was pretty much secondary, since I didn’t have the energy to move around. My body would get cold very easily and I was having sleeping issues as well.

I started binge eating and purging not too long after. At first it would only occur once or twice per month, then once a week and a point that I purged almost every day of the week. I was so concerned with it and became rather depressed soon.

It’s so overwhelming because it feels like I’ve lost control over myself, I don’t know if I was hungry or not, or when should I stop eating.

Sometime this year, I started running, in hope to cope with my eating disorder, and it was quite a success at first, but I quickly dived back into a very unhealthy eating pattern because I was still afraid that I might be gaining weight.

This led to a full blown binge eating episode that lasted for about two months. But I wasn’t purging, I grew tired of it.

I was also really afraid of weighing myself, so I don’t really know how much did I gain, but I could see and feel it clearly. One day I decided to just weigh myself on a whim, it wasn’t so bad, I was actually surprised to see that I haven’t reached 132 lbs.

Tired of having to binge eat and live unhealthily, I’ve decided once again to try to go on a diet but more sustainable this time round! It’s been almost a month since I started. I’m feeling better now and I really hope that I’ll be able to win this battle!

TL;DR Became obsessed with calorie counting and developed both anorexia nerviosa and bulimia nerviosa (eating disorder).

My diet plan for now:

Calorie intake: 1,100-1,300 cal Exercise: Daily runs and walks

Questions:

Women with smaller frames, how much do you eat? And how much do you lose on a weekly/monthly basis?

Apple Watch calories burn accuracy? I’ve been running+walking for about 1.5 hour daily, it says on my watch that I would burn about 500 cal, is this accurate?

Thanks so much for reading!

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Op-Ed: Do we really know what makes us fat? LATimes

This new study, published September 13 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, has been popping up in my feed lately and this opinion article from the LA Times explained the nuances of the study in a way I could wrap my mind around. Here are the salient points:

If this understanding of obesity is correct, the energy-balance model has obesity backward: Overeating is a response to growing fatter (that is, to our fat tissues hoarding calories) rather than an underlying cause of growing fatter. Further, whatever raises insulin levels excessively in our blood is likely to be the true culprit in obesity.

The great mistake, according to proponents of the carbohydrate-insulin model, was blaming refined carbohydrates primarily for their energy content, their calories, rather than for their influence on our hormones.

If the carbohydrate-insulin model is correct — and its proponents acknowledge that we need more research before saying so with absolute certainty — it suggests a radically different approach to restoring health to the nearly three-quarters of American adults who are overweight. Instead of aiming to eat fewer calories, an approach that follows from the energy-balance model and that has failed for so many of us, we should replace the refined carbohydrates in our diets with healthy fats and protein without much concern for counting calories. Such a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet would lower insulin levels and allow our fat cells to release the calories they are hoarding.

https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2021-09-26/obesity-weight-gain-models-calories-insulin-carbohydrates

Thoughts? I could almost get behind this if not for the line about "without much concern for counting calories." Most of us shorter people with low calorie requirements have eliminated most processed food by necessity anyway - too many calories, not filling enough - and weight loss is still a bitch.

I also think, if they wanted to turn this into a national recommendation, that 'refined carbohydrates' would need to be very well defined. Wheat bread? Corn tortillas? So many foods are sort of on the line.

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Maintenance Monday: September 27, 2021

If you've reached your goal weight and you're looking for a space to discuss with fellow maintainers, this is the thread for you! Whether you're brand new to maintenance or you've been doing it for years, you're welcome to use this space to chat about anything and everything related to the experience of maintaining your weight loss.

Hey everyone, here's your weekly discussion thread! Tell us how maintenance and life in general is going for you this week! As the seasons change, are you making any edits to your diet, exercise routine, or maintenance weight? In the northern hemisphere, it might mean less outdoor exercise and prepping to wrap your head around some comfort and holiday food weight gain, or you could be looking ahead to the winter sports you can get back into. In the south, are you ramping up any water-based sports and meal planning how you'll use all the fresh seasonal produce?

If there's a specific topic you'd like to see covered in a future thread, please drop a comment or message! And if you missed last week's (or simply want to reread), here's a link.

I'll be out of town next week, so if I haven't posted by midnight GMT, feel free to copy the 'usual' text from last week's source link :)

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