I don’t understand?

Advice wanted.

So I’ve always been a heavier guy. I put on weight really easily and have to work really hard to get it off. I’ve always worked out and have gone through stages of being relatively fit then very quickly unfit.

I recently did this again when Christmas rolled around, I was doing studies, moving to another state and then I broke my foot which stopped my from working out for 6 months (requiring surgery & physical)

So about 2 months ago I decided I unfortunately just don’t have the genetics to half ass this anymore and decided to commit fully. I started working out 5 times a week, eating healthier then I’ve done in a very long time and actually committed to counting my calories. I’m 180cm tall, in my early 30’s and weighed 106kg at the time. With my fitness pal and a couple online calorie calculator I could see that if I consumed 2200 cal a day I’d be in the medium to high weight loss category if I worked out constantly.

For the first time every I was consistent with calorie counting! I’ve dieted and worked out hard in the past and had great results. However I decided to weigh myself today and I’ve actually gained 2kgs!!!! Like what the actual f**k!??

And I’ve been tracking my calorie for over very carefully for over a month now as the first month I was not really committing but still dieting and exercising consistently. How is this even possible? Should I be on even less calories? The foods I’ve been eating at all high protein? I’ve been drinking at least 3L of water a day and doing 4 days of weight training and one day of cardio.

Please any advice would be great cause I have no idea what the hell is happening!?

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For the 1,000,000th time, eating less does not mean I have an eating disorder

Seriously whenever people ask what I’m doing about my weight (not in a rude way just a curious way), when I feel like sharing I’ll tell the truth because I hate lying, and say I’m eating less. I then always no matter what get a shocked and concerned reaction, as if I just told them I’m shooting heroin or something. I got this so much I now make sure right after that I say “I’m still eating 1,600 calories a day, giving myself treats every now and then”, etc. but by then it feels like I’m defensive (which I am since I don’t want people to have that impression of me) and they believe me even less and give me the “yeah… right…” look and nod.

The thing is when people ask I want to share! I have been bottling up these good vibes from my weight loss so far and whenever someone asks I just want to share because I feel so good, but then I get this crap…

Can someone reassure me (or be honest if I’m wrong) and tell me, do I sound like someone with an ED?

I-

• eat three meals a day

• my calorie limit is 1,680, I usually end up between 1,400 and 1,600 though

• weigh myself every couple days (maybe 3-4 times a week)

• never purged

• I’m losing weight for health reasons to try and reverse a condition I’ve got, sure I look and feel better with lower weight but that’s just a sprinkle on top.

• I lose about 4-6lb a month (SW 245, CW 225, H 5”4, female, zero exercise)

Like… I don’t get why everyone attributes eating less = must have an eating disorder.

And now whenever someone asks and I share with them, before i finish I make sure to say “I still eat a bunch just not crazy portions, I’m still eating”, but I think that just makes them more suspicious. I can never win.

Does anyone else deal with this? Any ideas?

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Im at my goal weight but i still need to lose more fat, give me some advice please.

Hello reddit, Im a 25 year old male who is 175 cm tall and weighs 70 kg, my weight loss journey has come to an end last month, i wanted to lose a little bit more to get to 10-12% body fat, im curently at around 14%, so i should be cutting more but i feel so drained from having this calorie deficit its affecting me way more now than before, i feel light headed, way more hungry and my weightlifting has started to hit a wall, not enough energy to keep proggresive overload. So i started to eat at maintanance for about a month and my lifting has improved a lot i put more weight in all exercises and also i can keep doing it more in 1 week because my recovery also has improved a lot, and i started to think, what if i keep eating at maintanace for 6 months and lift weights, will this be a good idea to drop the last 5-8 pounds of fat by gaining muscle at maintanance or is a bad idea and i should just take a 3 months maintanance break and after do again a full cut?

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30 Day Accountability Challenge - October Sign Ups

Hello lovely losers!

It’s almost a new month. October looms! Let’s welcome spooky season in with some goals!

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.

Let’s break down what goes on here, shall we?

This is the sign-up post to outline your goals, weight loss, self-care, creative, whatever keeps you going.

There will be a daily update post for you to post how your day went, you can use whichever daily post fits your time zone if that’s an issue too.

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, don’t forget that.

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!

2000 calories a day (lose two pounds this month):

Exercise 5 days a week (strength work/tbar swings 3 days a week): X/X days.

Write stuff: So nebulous. I'll fine tune it a bit for tomorrow. Next month is Nanowrimo so I'm tempted to shelve the project until then.

Today's gratitude list: Today, I'm grateful for -

Random to do list item I want to conquer today: Sometimes this one gets weird.

Enough of that boring stuff, how about you all? What does your October hold?

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What effects does alcohol have on your weight loss?

I have been on a weight loss journey all year and I am nearly to my goal now, but I am seeing some parts of my body that I still dont like, and possibly cant change. The big ones are loose skin and stretch marks. As much as they suck, living with those things is insignificant compared to the positive change weight loss has had on my life.

But I am noticing that, while other parts of my body are becoming toned as I go further, my belly is still quite big. And I think maybe I know why. Alcohol.

I struggle with alcohol abuse. I know I need to stop, and I have tried, but that is a whole other issue. I have been drinking a lot this past year. As you know alcohol carries a LOT of calories, so I account for that in my CICO. Working out is my favourite thing to do when drinking so when ever I drink, I make sure to count those calories and burn them off right then and there with a couple hours of exercise.

Even if the net CICO from this is zero, would alcohol still effect my body and weight loss? Basically I am asking is beer belly a real thing? (I drink rum, not beer)

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Can i achieve big pecs after weightloss?

Im going on my weight loss journey and I’m wondering , if i was to put extra focus on my chest(not saying i wouldnt hit other places) and make it stronger and bigger while losing weight simultaneously. Would i have big/noticeable pecs when I’m done? I have a pretty good idea of what i want to look like when I’m done.

Right now w 5”10 CW 280 GW 185. I know some people just hit a lot of cardio and just watch the weight melt off. I don’t want that for myself , i want to do alot of weight training so when i begin to exit the weight loss train and start to enter the body recomposition stage of transformation ill have a good muscular foundation. I dont want body builder physique, i just refuse to look scrawny after a ton of weightloss.

Also please note i am by no means saying any of my goals are easily attainable. But will i attain them? No Doubt in my mind. Anyways let me know , is it possible for me to at least have a big chest by time I’m finish.

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what can i do to stop acting on cravings?

i’ve tried things like having a barley sugar lollie instead of like a small meal. and i’ve also tried having a cup of tea (english breakfast with milk). the tea one works, it fills me up. are these good ideas or do they suck and not help with weight loss. what should i do? i also have adhd which is contributing to why i find it so difficult to stop acting on cravings and i always overeat and dinner time.

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