Curious if anyone has had a successful weight loss journey without the scale! I have a history of disordered eating and exercise habits, so the scale is off limits. I would estimate I’ve gained 40-50 lbs in the past 2-3 years and now setting out to lose it.
I’m currently using progress photos and body measurements (both weekly). Is this the best way to track progress without weigh ins? Has anyone done this before?
I (22f) lost 80 pounds between April 2020 and August 2021. I went from 260 pounds to 180 pounds and felt great about myself. Obviously, this was during covid and I had all the time in the world to get plenty of exercise every day. I was also only eating meals cooked at home because many restaurants were closed and I wasn't working much so I had to save my money. I spent my days doing online school, exercising with my friends, eating healthy, and getting plenty of sleep. Overall, I was very confident and pleased with my weight loss!
In August 2021 I met my (now ex) boyfriend. We recently broke up in December, and I've been enjoying the time to myself again. However, I gained 20 pounds during this relationship. Him and I loved to go out to eat, and cooked yummy meals all the time. Also, my exercise minutes per day significantly decreased during this time because life had gone back to normal and I did not have all hours of the day to get plenty of exercise.
I just feel disappointed with myself. Almost as if all my hard work meant nothing. Im having a hard time accepting this weight gain. My clothes don't fit the same, some pants I can't even button up. When did things get this way?
I was debating on this post for a while. I figured everyone here can understand/relate on some level. Weight has always been a struggle for me so it's just constantly on my mind.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
