Anyone dealt with worsening pain after weight loss?

I've had issues with my back since forever, and I've always attributed it to my weight (as have my doctors). When I started my weight loss I was 340lbs, and I've gotten down to 270 now. However, my back hurts 10x worse than it did at my highest weight. Anyone had similar issues? What could be causing this? I know I still have a ways to go before I'm at a healthy weight but I wouldn't expect this issue to get worse after dropping 70lbs.

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A few things I realized after losing the weight

Well, not ALL of it, but I am roughly 80% of the way there, with a loss of 52lbs currently. I wanted to share some of the changes that happened in my life that some people might not think about or expect, or for people who have lost a major amount of weight already, maybe they could relate to me.

1. The amount of energy difference is more than you can imagine. This one seems obvious, but I from my perspective of being almost or above the obese line all my life, and now I am not, I did not realize the sheer difference of cardiovascular health and endurance. What I thought was normal was not normal, it was just all I knew. The amount I can do without getting winded is not even comparable. My resting heart rate went from 92 to 64.
2. Getting new clothes is expensive, but you'll 100% want to do it. I suggest everyone put money aside for some basic replacements because you will drop entire sizes of clothes. I went from a XXL to a L. Nothing stops you from wearing baggy shirts or a belt that keeps your jeans on, but 99% chance you will want proper fitting clothes that not just look how they should, but show off your progress. Sometimes it is hard to get rid of that favorite shirt that no longer fits, but you'll love the difference.
3. Your weight loss will trigger others to want to do it. Personally, almost everyone in my family has taken up wanting to lose weight after seeing my progress. It will motivate others, even if they don't tell you. Prepare for a lot of questions, a lot of people you know wanting to start (and a good amount not doing it in a healthy way, you decide if you want to teach them how you did it or not), and sometimes, dealing with jealousy.
4. It won't be as straight of a track as you'll plan for it to be. You will hit walls. You will maintain instead of losing even when you feel like you should be losing. You'll go ham on a special dinner. You'll give in to cravings. It's okay. You don't ruin progress by one meal, the average is what counts. In fact, if you go too hard on dieting and cut out all "bad" food, it isn't a question of if you will fail, it is a question of WHEN.
5. At least for me, I forget the difference in how I look. When I go to the mirror I expect to look so fat, and still catch myself being like "oh damn". I'll go to put my hands on my hips and expect to make contact at a certain point, and I won't, my hips are smaller than that now. Pretty cool, and a reminder that you're on the right track or positive reinforcement that you've made that progress.
6. You'll dread hearing excuses from other people on why they can't lose weight. This goes hand in hand with #3. People will give a lot of excuses as to why they are heavy and cannot lose weight. They don't have time. They ate less once and it did nothing. They have bad genetics. Doesn't matter what it is, I can tell you that after you go through it and know just how possible it is through hard work and a frame of mind change, hearing others almost downplay your achievement by making excuses will most likely anger you because you know it isn't an excuse.

I'd love to hear other's stories, perspectives, and thoughts on these points!

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Need help w/sugar

I do not like to demonize food, and I allow all foods in my diet. That being said, I eat way too much sugar. I'm meaning like, I'm binging on sugary food. I would like to cut down a lot on sugar, but definitely not cut it out completely.

Part of my problem is I never know what to eat, and sugar is quick and easy. Does anyone else have this problem and have suggestions on how to fix it? I also have issues just knowing what to eat in general, so I often eat fast food and things like that. It is definitely hindering my weight loss, but I'm also worried about getting diabetes and high blood pressure (it runs on both sides of my family.)

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Negative reactions in public to weight loss

In 2020 I (25f) took myself on a health and fitness journey and managed to lose 30kgs (~65lbs). I did it through improving my diet and regular exercise which I still maintain to this day. I lost the bulk of the weight in the first year and then about 6/7kgs in the most recent year.

At first I had a lot of positive attention for family and friends saying how much happier and healthier I looked, and it was true, I really did manage to turn my life around.

I’m currently sitting at 170lbs and I know that this is by no means thin but I do have good muscle definition in the back, shoulders, arms, legs and glutes. My mid section had always been a struggle as I am quite soft in the tummy area, some of which is loose skin due to the lose, however I really don’t care so much about this area now and embrace it rather than hide it.

I’ve noticed in recent months that I get a lot of women looking me up and down and it’s been making me really uncomfortable. All I can imagine them thinking is “oh god look at her, she really shouldn’t be wearing that”. I would consider myself thick fit, I never want to be super skinny. Being strong is way more attractive me to. But I don’t know if this is offending people in public.

I recently started a new job and a lot of women in the office look and up and down and make it very obvious. I am an Australia size 12 and like to dress in a gothic style of clothing. Are they offended, impressed, jealous, curious? I have no idea…. But it makes me self conscious almost as much as I was before my weight loss

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30 Day Accountability Challenge - March Sign Ups!

Hello lovely losers!

It’s a new month! Holy sheep I missed it! February having 28 days really tripped me up! But I'm here & so are you, so let’s do it!

For the newbies to the sub reddit, please start here, so much good info!

https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/wiki/quick_start_guide

https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/wiki/faq

And hey, maybe it’s not a bad idea to review them anyway to you returning conquerors. I do occasionally to remind myself of the basics.

Here’s what we do in the DAC my friends!

This is the sign up post (and day 1) to outline your goals, weight loss, self care, creative, whatever keeps your motor going.

There will be a daily update post for you to chime in about how day whatever is going!

At the end of the month, there is a wrap up post to reflect on the progress you made or didn’t make & what you learned. Learning is progress my friends!

We try to foster a supportive, caring place to discuss the actual day to day of deficits & counting & caring so much about how we fuel our bodies & lives. So be kind, interact if you like & hopefully you feel supported and cared for. Leading by example, here I go!

Weigh in daily, enter in Libra & remind self that it’s a number not a self-worth estimate:

1800-2000 calories a day, two pounds to lose this month: X/X days.

Exercise 5 days a week (strength work/tbar swings 3 days a week): I really want to focus on not just doing cardio this month. X/X days.

Writing project and/or journaling -1,666 words a day: This is very important for my mental health.

Todays gratitude list: Today I’m grateful for -

Express intention (day, week, month or moment): Today/this week/this evening, (whatever timeframe) I intend to .

Respond to comments more frequently (like, all y'all at least once a week):

Your turn! What’s going to get you going in the month ahead?

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Went to the Dietitian... my initial thoughts

We discussed past diets and my weight history. No lie her reaction to WW was kinda hilarious and funny.

We discussed examples of what I ate the last two days.

We discussed my goal (which is weight loss - associated with getting to a healthier BMI for health reasons).

I DID NOT jump on a scale - which part of me is relieved about and part of me is not relieved about.

Here is what I'll be working on 1) Getting in one more serving of yogurt esp right before bed (when I typically get hungry). 2) Getting in a tbsp of olive oil (she was pro avocado oil but I am allergic) a day plus a serving of nuts. 3) Eat dark chocolate for my sweets. 4) Eat until I'm full and try to be mindful of that (this was probably my biggest and most problematic point to be honest). 5) Look into Flax (idk) 6) go to ellynsatterinstitute.org to look at how to help my kiddos make good choices

So part of me knows and understands that I am insanely stand off ish and that I almost always reject new people. It takes a long time before I accept others into my circle of trust - esp medical professionals. So please know that I'm a bit biased of a new person and am distrustful of this just outright. I know that about myself going in and I know to tell myself I'm going to work on all of this regardless of my feelings. Just a full on disclaimer. I might not like it or agree, but I'm going to do it.

All felt very basic and fine. Not jazzed about this "eat until your feel full" bullshit. Like, girl, I gained back a lot of weight attempting to understand fullness and that ain't it, but they need to do all the things in their setting first I guess. Remember, I am trying here... I will try hard to do what she is saying.

That's it. We'll see if I gain weight or lose it.

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Weight loss without people knowing about it

(F) 67kg (cw) 55kg (gw) 5’4

As in, losing weight with the least amount of comments from friends and family as possible. So how to hide smaller lunches, yadda yadda.

My dream is for them to see me one day and realise I’m skinnier. There is no “Oh so and so is all healthy now.” Or “Good on you for looking after your health.” No more snide comments about what I’m eating, or incessantly bringing the fact that I’m not chubby anymore up.

I just want to fit into my old jeans again in peace, you know. Is that too much to ask.

Edit: a word

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