Does eating too few calories stall weight loss or is it something else?

I (26F) lost around 45lbs over the past 6-9 months (don’t know exactly when as didn’t weigh myself at first haha). I now weigh 268lbs so definitely still a lot to lose. I went on an all inclusive holiday mid august and gained 2lbs, which I then lost. But I haven’t lost any weight since (around 3 weeks).

I’m really surprised as I’m on new medication for my ADHD which completely suppressed my appetite to the point of feeling nauseous at the thought of eating sometimes. This is something I’m working on with my psychiatrist to find the right dosage so I am genuinely not purposely not eating to lose weight, I actually kind of hate it.

But I’ve been eating maybe a slice of toast for breakfast, then nothing really all day, then a normal meal at night. I have had a few higher calorie snacks during the week, like a brownie or chocolate, but max maybe 4 of them in a week. When I did a rough calculation of my calories, id had around 1500 which should definitely be enough to lose weight.

Any advice on why I’m not losing weight? I have 2 theories:

• I’m underestimating my calories significantly. I really don’t think it’s this and I don’t want to start calorie counting as I have a history of EDs.

• my eating is sporadic - sometimes 1 meal a day, sometimes 2 + snacks, sometimes a big meal out so I don’t know if the constant changing is affecting something?

• I don’t eat much (any) fruit or veg. So although I’m in a calorie deficit I’m not getting the right nutrition?

Any advice would be gratefully accepted!! TIA

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Caught between anti-dieting and anti-fatness

So. The basic best research says diets don’t work. Science finds that intentional weight loss basically can’t be maintained. That only a fraction of a fraction of people who set out to lose weight manage to keep it off. Moreover, the overwhelming majority of people who lose weight put it back on with extra pounds on top (weight cycling, or the dreaded “yo-yo dieting” effect). All kinds of diet experts, after lifelong work and research, have decided that dieting is harmful and they should be working to eradicate anti-fatness.

But. Living in a fat body is suuuper stigmatized, and tbh I hate it. I can work against anti-fatness in my life and in my head, but I haven’t found a way to resign myself to being fat.

I’m tracking what I eat and eating less than my tdee, and prioritizing protein and fibre so that I feel satisfied. Lots of vegetables for nutrients. Sugary and starchy foods leave me binge-prone levels of hungry, so I’m minimizing how much I eat them. I’m moving more because it helps me be healthy and feel good in this body.

But I can’t shake the desperate anxious feeling that although I’m trying to lose weight healthfully, I’m doing something counterproductive and will just make myself fatter. I’ve weight cycled more or less all my life, or at least since puberty, and though I’ve had long periods of maintenance, things like getting sick or having life traumas end up leading to weight gain, higher and higher.

I don’t know if I’m looking for advice, or a better perspective, or just commiseration. I think I’m secretly hoping for a way out—a way for the scientists to be wrong, or for myself to be some rare exception.

I believe in science, but the thought that my weight loss efforts are futile or counterproductive makes me frustrated and sad.

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Non-existent period

So, a question for my fellow women and/or everybody who menstruate.

I don't. I'm supposed to, being a cis woman with a reproductive system. But I don't. I don't ovulate, like, at all. It's been going on since I got my first period, 20 years ago. My hormones are ok, have a bit too much testosterone, but nothing extreme. I was on a pill for years, and did get "periods" every month, but stopped taking them bc they effed with my mental state. Haven't had a period since (6 months). When I asked my gyno why is that happening, he said, and I quote: "I don't know". Well thank you, mister doctor sir, I'm a cultural studies MA and I don't know either, guess we're the same.

Is there anybody with the same problem as me? And/or does anybody know how much that can interfere with weight loss? Or weight gain?

I feel that like I'm physically in a perpetual PMS state, with random bloating, constipation, and pain, no matter what I eat.

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Opinions on my plan?

Hi everyone, 18m here. I'm 172cm, and at the start of may I was 86.5kg. Since then, I have cut back a lot on the chips and junk food, and basically eating one full meal per day, and I'm now down to 78.4kg. The past few days I've been making a weight loss plan and I'm thinking to do nearly the same thing which is:

-1 meal per day -No unhealthy snacks -Adding at least a 30 minute workout every day, with some combination of rowing/biking. I might do some swimming as well if I can make the time.

My goal weight is 68-70kg at the moment. Is this a sustainable way to get to that weight?

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Cut hard, cut fast! How it works for me so far, but isn't a universal solution?

So plainly put, over the last month i've lost over 6kg, or about 13 pounds of weight. I am currently consuming about 1800 calories daily (mostly protein, fats and under 50g carbs) with a considerable amount of medium intensity cardio (at least 30+ minutes a day) My strength performance is almost unimpeded, as I am still able to complete large volume workouts, while retaining 1rms at present, but obviously this will change due to the amount of weight I want to lose. Already i've seen my neck reappear, my stomach area reduce in size and more vascular definition, as well as some NSFW changes !

13 pounds might seem like a lot for someone at 235 pounds, seeing all the posts stating that anything more than 2 pounds a week is unhealthy, but from what i've seen so far, despite being on holiday for 2 weeks in august, I am better in health and appearance 100 times over compared to the beginning of August.

I must preface that I have been weight training for 10+ years on and off, so I have more of a base than someone new to weight loss, and have my diet on point, with capacity to reduce calories and squeeze in more fats and protein while reducing carbs further.

So will I continue to keep losing as fast as possible? Definitely, in fact in another two months I would like to be at 85 kg or less, which is attainable given the right amounts of discipline and exercise i've demonstrated so far.

I just don't want to be in a situation where I am losing weight very slowly over consecutive months or even years at this rate, and would think that my mental health would suffer overall if I am still consuming large amounts of foods and exercising less, as I feel amazing with what i'm doing at present.

So I guess to those who want to lose weight quickly, go for it! It takes alot, but quite frankly it sucks being this overweight and I prefer where i am now, as opposed to a slow pace where changes take too long for my poor brain.

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My 2022 journey

Hey guys! I’m a 23 year old M and have been heavy set my whole life… i stepped on the scale last year and i weighed 380 pounds… i was in shock but knew it was coming to see a high number. This year i have gotten down to 330 pounds. Thanks for everyone posting their transformations and getting me in on it! Still not comfortable posting my weight loss but one day i will be! Goal weight : 275 pounds

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How to avoid plateau?

How does a plateau happen and how far during a weight loss journey does it occur?

I am about 1 month into my weight loss journey. My weight’s been stalled for a few days and I know this can change but I’m just concerned how plateaus happen and how long in a weight loss journey occurs? Do you think carbs take into account? I’ve heard so many things and it’s just making me so confused. I’m recovering from BED and just want to stick to a lifestyle that works for me when it comes to eating. I’ve struggled with my weight for YEARS. I really want to keep it off this time and get to my goal weight. Do you guys have any tips for me to avoid plateaus? Thank you

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