Starting my weight loss journey today

I am currently at my highest weight I’ve been at in over 10 years. I’m 5’5 female and my normal healthy weight is at 127-135. However, I finally got up the courage to weigh myself the other day and I’m 161. It’s strange because I exercise everyday, but I think because of how much laying around I’ve done over the past year or 2 (specially the past few months) and I’ve been eating waaay too much the pounds have went up. I don’t even let myself look at myself in the mirror anymore which I know meant trouble. I’m really hopeful though!

I’m a little nervous because (TRIGGER WARNING:) I did have an ED, but I just want to get back to a weight of 127-135 again. And I know it’s possible. I’m not going to change my daily exercise too much but I will be getting a full time job which should help (I’ve only been working part time for awhile) and am going to go on more bike rides and hikes instead of laying in bed on my phone. I just started using my fitness pal today and it has me at eating 1700ish as my baseline but it’s added in extra calories from my run. I’m so excited to be here with you all and glad I found a place for support!

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Officially on a “losing it” journey again, need some advice.

So I recently started my weight loss journey again after putting on about 40lbs. I carry the vast majority of my weight on my thighs/stomach. I started eating CICO/IF. It’s been working I’ve slowly been shedding the lbs.

My question is about exercise. Is it needed to lose weight? If so is just doing cardio okay? I feel like every time I try to do anything else I am sore/tired within minutes (squats, lunges, weight training etc.) I’m 32 so my body doesn’t work the same as it used to. I definitely want to shed the fat which I know you can not spot reduce but it is def in those areas and I’m discouraged.

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Canada: Contrave or Saxenda?

My doctor offered me either Contrave, Saxenda (or Metformin). He said to do some thinking, check out the information online about both drugs and let him know what I should take. He said either drug is fine for me, so it's up to me. I have good benefits (three different plans because I am married and my husband has a part time job with benefits as well as his fulltime job with benefits) but that's no guarantee either of the three plans will cover weight loss drugs. I am going to contact them to find out, but in the meantime I appreciate hearing about others weight loss journeys on either of these two (three) drugs and if you are in Canada, access to these drugs and any concerns regarding Canadian extended health benefits coverage.

If it matters, I am 5'8.5" and 267 lbs. I am 53 years old.

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What I’ve been doing so far to loose weight!

Hey everyone, for context I am 18f (5’2). In december 2022 (20th to be exact), I weighed 67.5kg, now I weigh 62kg.

My goal is 48kg.

I intermittent fast from 6pm-12pm , some days I eat later if I’m at an event ect I am in a calorie deficit , I eat 1300-1400 cals a day I regularly workout I get my 10k steps in everyday I eat healthy (mostly)

However, I still feel like I could be doing more or is it just in my head? I know weight loss requires patience but I am willing to do anything to get myself to be the best I can.

Is there any other things I could do? Or any tips would be so appreciated!!

Thank you :))

ps. Ignore the typo in the title

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Does anyone have weight loss/gain regrets?

For me it was not realizing the signs of binge eating. My first conscious memory of realizing I may have done it was 6th grade but wasn't aware that eating disorders especially binge eating was a thing. I just thought I loved to eat/had a big appetite. By the time I realized it as an issue I was 20 and the reality set in. Been on a steady track back but wanted to see if anyone could relate? I apologize if this a vulnerable post for some.

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I just wanted to share some thoughts on the psychology of weight loss.

I was originally going to post this after I had lost weight so I can show that it works, but I decided to post it now instead so anyone else can contribute to this advice if they want to.

How do you lose weight?

Physically? Eat less, move more.

Mentally and emotionally? It's a bit more complicated. I'll show you some things I've learned.

No bullying. Never beat yourself up for not meeting your goals, for not doing enough or for any reason.

It's not a diet. It's a lifestyle change. If you haven't started already, you start now. Don't wait until you hit rock bottom. Don't wait for the start of the year or the start of the month. Start today if you haven't already.

Tell yourself every day that you will live a healthy lifestyle. I'm religious so praying out loud helps. If you don't pray just say it out loud. You can say it to someone or just to yourself. It has to feel real emotionally. Even if your actions don't align with your words. Say it out loud and mean it. That's not hypocrisy. It just means you're struggling.

Eat like a regular person. Does a regular person eat a slice of cake at a birthday party? Yeah. 10 slices of cake? No. Keep reminding yourself to eat like a normal person. You can allow yourself to enjoy a treat once in a while guilt free, but don't go too far.

Don't try to increase your willpower. Try to optimize it. If waking up early to work out is too hard, but you have more energy in the evening, work out in the evening. If you can't resist a certain food, don't buy it or only buy it in small amounts. Look for will power you already have and use it to your advantage.

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what are some quick healthy meal staples that have helped you on your weight loss journey?

i want to know some good staple foods that are healthy and nurtitious and pretty simple and inexpensive and not too time consuming to make, preferably something i could meal prep and eat for a few days in a row. i dont know how to cook very good, i really only know how to make eggs and such, but i am able to follow a recipe and do something different. what are some foods that have helped you on your weight loss journey? i am good at choosing healthy breakfast options and breakfast foods to make, but when it comes to supper my mind goes blank.

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