Stuck in a cycle of setting out to lose weight and then gaining more. I want it to end today.

Hey, y'all. Hoping for some advice or perhaps some encouragement.

I'm 5’4, 24, and weighed 231.2 as of last week. My goal weight is 130 or so - I am hoping to build up a lot of muscle mass so I'm okay with my final weight being a little higher if I'm happy with my figure.

I want to get on track with weight loss. I'm not very happy with my appearance, but I also don't feel great in other ways. A lot of my excess weight gathers on my stomach and it makes it hard to end over or squat for long periods of time. It also makes it hard to do certain movements in one of my hobbies. I know there are workarounds but I still get discouraged when I can't do certain things because of my massive gut.

I have been setting weight loss goals and making plans since 2017 but have only gained weight after each resolution. I am not very good at sticking to diet and exercise. What will happen is that I'll have a streak of daily exercise going from a week to about a month, and then I'll miss a day and then never her back on the wagon. Food is the same issue, with the added pressures of food cravings and impulsivity. I also like a lot of variety in my diet, which makes things worse. There was one point in time where I was able to stick to a caloric deficit, but at that point in time I had gone too far in the opposite direction and it was getting overly restrictive. I also was also making poor food choices (I remember doing shit like eating half a pint of ice cream for breakfast and then pretty much nothing else for the rest of the day).

I suspect I may have ADHD (or, if not ADHD, something that affects my concentration/habit building/organization lol) but haven't gotten tested yet. I have heard this can be a factor in weight loss and gain and want to know if any ADHD’ers have any advice.

I do have a few things going for me. I have picked up a few active hobbies, and take at least two work out classes a week to support those hobbies. I also worked with a personal trainer on my college campus for a year and a half, and through this I learned a lot about weightlifting and exercise in general. I also live with my parents, who have a lot of exercise equipment I can use. I think my main points of focus would be diet and maintaining regular exercise outside of my classes.

Do you guys have any good advice for maintaining a habit when you struggle with habit forming? Or maybe some diet tips? Thanks!

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Has anyone here lost weight and keep it off for several years?

Has anyone here lost weight to their goal weight (or somewhere near there) and kept it off until the present without significant fluctuations?

This is kind of the opposite question of a recent post that asked if anyone else has lost a lot of weight and gained it back again. There were lots of replies from people who have done that, often multiple times. Has anyone lost a lot of weight and then just kept it off?

If so, please share the interventions you used to lose the weight in the first place, and what (if anything) you changed when you reached your goal weight. Any tips to the users here about how to maintain weight loss long term?

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Superfood Saturday: Why Eggs Are So Egg-cellent

Surprised that eggs are considered a superfood? It wasn’t too long ago that eggs picked up a reputation as an unhealthy food to avoid because they could contribute to serious health problems. Now we know that just the opposite is true: Eggs are a concentrated source of potent nutrients and provide many health benefits. They can play a vital role in our diets, especially when we’re trying to shed excess pounds.

Here’s a breakdown of some of the many benefits of eggs… and a few tasty ways to prepare them!:

Nutrition Highlights

Eggs count as a PowerFuel on the Nutrisystem plan because they are a source of high-quality protein with only about 80 calories per serving. One large egg (one serving) comes with five grams of fat, including 1.6 grams of saturated fat. The concerns about egg consumption were based on the 187 milligrams of cholesterol in an average egg.  High blood cholesterol levels are associated with heart disease, but recent research has determined that eating foods high in cholesterol does not directly increase the levels stored in your body. (Foods loaded with saturated fats, such as fatty meats, are more likely to lead to high blood cholesterol.)

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A typical large egg provides you with about seven grams of complete protein (yet another one the superfood benefits of eggs), contained in both the yolk (yellow) and the albumen (white) parts. The yolk is a rich source of vitamin A and D, B vitamins, zinc and iron. It also delivers two important antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin. These nutrients protect your eyes from aging related conditions, such as macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in the United States that affects over 10 million people. They also support healthy brain functioning.

Eggs supply you with choline, a nutrient that is especially important for pregnant women, as it plays a key role in fetal brain development. For everybody, choline helps our bodies maintain and replenish all kinds of cells, transmit nerve impulses and process fat and cholesterol in our diets. Only beef liver gives you more choline than eggs do.

For all of us on a weight loss journey, eggs may be most valuable because they help stave off hunger. People who ate an egg breakfast felt fuller afterwards and consumed significantly fewer calories at lunch and over the next 24 hours than those who ate a bagel-based breakfast with the same number of calories, according to study published in the journal Nutrition Research.

RELATED: The Benefits of Almonds >

Buyer’s Guide

If you buy eggs in the supermarket, they most likely have white shells. You may also see eggs with brown shells in grocery stores and if you shop at farmer’s markets or other sources, you may come across bluish and even speckled eggs. The color of the shells is directly related to the breed of chickens that laid them—there are no significant nutritional differences between eggs of different colors.

Many stores and farmers now offer “free-range” or “pasture-raised” eggs, which come from hens that feed themselves on their natural diet—insects and seeds—while roaming around outside. Chickens raised in standard conditions are kept inside and they get feed that’s pre-formulated for them, mostly from corn and soybeans. Egg yolks from free-range chickens tend to be brighter yellow or more orange than standard. Some research has found that free-range eggs are lower in saturated fat and higher in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Fresh Ideas

The many benefits of eggs make this superfood a healthy way to fuel up for your day, but breakfast isn’t the only time to enjoy them. Separating the yolk from the white greatly expands the kinds of dishes you can make with eggs.

RELATED: Why You Need More Ginger in Your Diet >

Now check out these six delicious and egg-cellent superfood recipes to reap the many benefits of eggs:

1. Cloud Eggs >

For a light and fluffy egg dish, whip up the albumen (the white part!) and then cook the yolk within the foamy cloud of white.

2. Veggie Omelet Muffins >

Take your eggs to go with these simple muffins, loaded with cheese and veggies, along with the nutritional punch of eggs.

3. Not So Devilish Deviled Eggs >

The party-time favorite gets a healthy makeover, so you and your guests can enjoy it during the holiday season or whenever you all get together.

4. Skinny Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich >

You can make a filling flex lunch with all of the creaminess and flavor you love, but with more healthy fats and plenty of protein to keep you energized all afternoon.

5. 5-Ingredient Veggie Frittata >

Eggs are the foundation of this filling and nutritious meal that comes with rich mozzarella and cottage cheese.

6. Spicy Buffalo Deviled Eggs >

Buffalo wings and deviled eggs come together to create this unique appetizer. Our Spicy Buffalo Deviled Eggs recipe is perfect for your holidays or Sunday football parties.

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What’s the best weight loss advice you can give?

Been trying since may of 2020 to lose weight and I fail everyday. I have such a addiction to stuff I shouldn’t eat. I can’t even look at myself in the mirror. I can tell you where all the mirrors are in my house because I HATE seeing myself so much. My girlfriend dumped me In February because I wouldn’t FaceTime her.

Today I wouldn’t even go see my real family on Easter because I look horrible and everyone else in my family is pretty good looking. I just want shit to change man…

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I’ve been plagued with hormonal acne ever since I started my weight loss journey.

Has anyone else experienced this? I’m 25F and I’ve gone from 235 lbs to 175 and since the beginning of my journey I’ve started suffering from acne across my jaw and chin. I had clear skin before when I was overweight and constantly eating junk?!!? I’ve heard that losing weight can fluctuate your hormones so this isn’t exactly rare, however when can I expect this to improve?? It’s been like this for 18 months 😢 I have been to a doctor who has prescribed me Lymcelline and Benzoyl peroxide but I’m not seeing much improvement.

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advice on how to approach weight loss differently?

I’ve struggled with my weight my entire life. It has taken my 3 years to go from 220 to 175 pounds and I still want to lose about 25 more pounds. For some reason, these last pounds have been so hard to lose and I haven’t lost (actually gained 5 pounds) since August. I think because the last time I lost weight, I was pretty restrictive and has led me to another 6 month binge-restrict cycle.

I feel that I need to completely change what I am doing and approach weight loss a different way. I’m so tired of consistently either being in weight loss/intense mode or binging and feeling like crap. I’ve considered no longer calorie counting bc I feel like I can develop an all or nothing mindset from it. But I know that CICO is how to lose weight and I want to ensure I’m in a deficit. I’ve also considered taking a break from the scale to focus on how I actually feel, but I’m scared that I won’t notice myself gaining weight (which is completely opposite of my goal)

Any advice on how to approach weight loss different but also still be successful? Maybe I do either one, stop calorie counting but weigh daily or calorie count but don’t weigh? I don’t know I just want to lose weight, feel good, but also finally have a healthy relationship with food.

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Weight Loss Help

Hello, I am a male age 25, height 5'9 and i weight 239.

My TDEE is 2,471 and my BMR is 2,059. I want to lose one to two pounds a week but i'm confused on losing weight. I've tried to do multiple ways for weight loss but have never been successful any advice is appreciated.

If i eat 1400-1500 calories a day and burn 500-600 calories will i lose weight? can someone explain what calories in and calories out means for a calorie deficit i can't wrap my head around it. Or what would be an effect way for me to lose weight i really want to loose like 20 pounds before june.

Please help it is appreciated

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