Weight Loss Journey

So I’m 32, 6’1” and currently sitting at 270lbs. I started my weight loss journey roughly 3 years ago. I’ve really picked up speed as of this last year though. I started working with the keto diet but a modified higher protein and less fat version. In a few months I’ve gone from roughly 300lbs down to the 270lbs that I’m at now. I feel like I’ve got a long way to go, but it’s rewarding every day. I’ve built up the discipline of getting up at 4AM for my workouts. Here’s the thing though, I hate it when I miss those workouts or when I miss my 10,000 step goal, like really really hate it. The feeling does pass but is it a good sign that I’m so passionate about getting things done and even more infuriated when I miss my marks? I mean like I said, the feeling passes and I push myself harder. Though does anyone else get that feeling when they miss their daily routines? Just sharing my experiences and such. I’m determined to lose weight like I did back in 2017, I got down to 245 and I think I can do the same again and surpass that goal as well!

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Not sure if I should eat more

TLDR: should I switch my snacks for protein or even up my calorie count a little?

Hi, since the start of the year I've been on slimfast - at first it was a bit of a struggle as I didn't have a routine and I was still cooking fairly unhealthy meals for my family.

I don't know what happened but I decided to take my weight loss seriously, and over the last couple months I've lost 28 pounds (2 stone) and 50 since the beginning of the year.

I'm male, 6ft 2 and now almost 300 pounds exactly. My next goal is 250. The problem is that although my weight loss is noticeable, where is was once solid my belly and legs are really flabby.

For the past week I've ramped up my exercise (mostly bodyweight exercise, dumbells and walking) but I don't know if I'm getting enough protein for me to increase my muscle mass.

I'm drinking 2 slimfast shakes a day, eating an evening meal of around 900 calories (usually 120ish grams of lean beef mince or chicken) and sometimes a yogurt or a bit of cheese as a snack alongside some fruit.

That comes to around 1700 calories a day, a lot of the time its less than 1500 but I do eat a bit more on the weekends (around 2500).

If I were to switch my 300 calorie snacks to entirely protein, would that be enough to build or at least maintain muscle mass - or should I be eating more protein, would a couple eggs a day work?

I don't mind if my weight loss rate decreases slightly, I gather that it's easier to start working on toning now rather than after I've lost all the weight.

Another thing that I should mention is that I currently use Hello Fresh during the week, which has suited me perfectly as I only really have to make decisions about food once a week.

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Rant and request for advice: Brain, why u so stupid?!?!

Hello there fellow losers

It's been almost exactly one year since I started my weight loss journey. And I've made progress! I've lost 30 kilos (From 146 to 115) I went to the gym 3 times per week, almost never overate, cooked daily and just all around had a blast.

But since about 3 months, I've been falling off the wagon constantly and am S T R U G G E L I N G to get back on it.

I don't know what has changed, It's like I am not myself anymore. Now, I know that I do put every calorie into my body myself, but I still can't seem to get back into my good habits.

So, over the past few months I've put almost 10 KG (!) back on and it's become somewhat of a negative feedback loop.

I am not sure what to do now? How do I get out of this slump? Has anyone experienced something similar?

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Thank you for reading, your feedback is appreciated and this community rocks!

Cheers

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Complete Weightloss Plateau, Need Advice [M23, 5'7”, 91.5kg]

Hi, sorry if this is a common post, but I need some advice. Throwaway account because my friends know my main reddit account and I'd be incredibly embarrassed if they saw this.

For context, before the pandemic I was around 50-60 kg. I was diagnosed with severe depression and was put on antidepressants. Since that point, my weight exploded, and I doubled my body weight. My whole body became covered in awful red stretch marks which only made me feel worse for myself, I didn't and don't binge eat, and ate the same meals as my family who are all quite skinny, but my metabolism seemed to plummet to a crawl. I'm a CompSci student, so my life is quite sedentary, and due to my depression and other mental issues, I have very bad agoraphobia which means it's difficult to get outside to exercise.

Recently I started intermittent fasting at 16-8 intially, before going up to 20-4. Within a few weeks I had lost 8 kg and was overjoyed with the results, but the weight loss became slower and slower, and then eventually it's completely plateaued. Over an entire month of fasting, I didn't lose even .1kg. I haven't gained weight back but it's extremely disheartening. Should I move on to calorie counting alongside the fasting? I can't afford expensive exercise equipment so at most I can do indoor cardio. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, as I'm losing hope.

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Realizing I'm Still Not Happy, Even Though I Thought I Had Lost Enough Weight

Hey y'all, I've had some thoughts on my mind lately and needed a place to put them out there. For some background, I started my weight loss journey in August 2021, so I'm coming up on 2 years now. Since then, I've lost 72lbs, went from a BMI of 38 down to 26, and dropped from a size 20 to a size 12. For a while, I was content with my weight loss. I've forged a healthy relationship with food that I didn't have before. I can eat what I like without eating too much or telling myself I'm doing a bad thing. Overall, I'm really proud of my progress, but I'm still not quite to my goal weight. I haven't visited the gym since May, I've gotten busy with 2 jobs and I thought, since I'm not regaining any of the old weight, I could take a break. I'm back now with renewed motivation, because I want to be able to look in the mirror and feel like I can see my progress. Now, I don't feel like the number on the scale is what matters, while I could still use to lose another 15 or so pounds, I really just want to shape myself better. I'll prove to myself that I can balance an active life with my 2 jobs, and I hope that by doing that, I'll finally feel satisfied with myself. I don't know what exactly I get out of posting my thoughts to Reddit, but I'm hoping that by making my new goal public, maybe it'll give me the accountability I need to pull myself back into the momentum I had going last year.

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Weight loss tips for new mom

I’m 5’7 and pre-pregnancy I was 174lbs and now I’m 237lbs I really want too get it off this year has been a train wreck for my self-esteem I just don’t know where to start. I’m walking more and started portioning out everything I eat but in all honesty I’m lost. My goal is 140 (however long that will take) I’m constantly hating myself, I’m too anxious to go outside I feel insecure doing absolutely anything. Life is miserable and I know that this for me is the only thing that will help my mental health at all.

Ive always been a bigger girl but right now im obviously very unhealthy )for me anyways). Im tired of it and just feel so disheartened. If anyone has any advice and tips I’d love to hear it.

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Two months: keep failing, keep learning, and keep trying

Hello everyone!

TWO months ago today, I began taking steps toward an overall weight loss goal. I came back home from my freshman year of college and decided (after putting on 10 pounds) that I needed a major overhaul to my lifestyle. I knew all the things I had to do to begin - weight loss is SIMPLE, not easy - and so I began. Let’s talk about it!

Month two kicked my ass… in the worst way possible. Month one was full of hope, full of changes to my lifestyle, but most importantly, full of change. Month two seemed to be a mixed bag and things got much more difficult for me. I was sick for 10 consecutive days and couldn’t seem to take the time to rest & heal my body. During that time, I had a day where I binged so badly, I cried for an hour afterward. My weight went up after, I was miserable, and I was still sick. I also couldn’t really exercise because I didn’t feel well or have the energy for it.

Still, I stuck to my deficit. After my binge, I cried, took a deep breath, calmed myself down… and I did better the next day. Even in the times where I wanted to completely give up, I stuck with it. And really, that’s what I took out of this month. The importance of resilience. The ability to not only withstand your difficulties, but to bounce back from the times you fail.

Pobody’s nerfect. I wish I could sit here and tell you guys that I did have a perfect month. But it’s almost better to be able to tell you guys that I didn’t have a perfect month, but I stuck to it. And really that’s the ultimate lesson of weight loss and life. With consistency, you will bounce back. It’s not easy, but it’s necessary.

On a happier note, this month wasn’t all bad. I really started to notice change when I looked in the mirror. My sister saw a tighter outfit I wore one day and said “Dang!” Having the people around me notice that I’m slimmer too has helped immensely. I’m now down about 21.5 pounds from when I started 2 months ago, which is even better than I expected. I also got back in the gym after I recovered from being ill. I also attached a progress picture to this post, so you can see my progress alongside me.

In conclusion, I’m making good progress towards my goals as it stands. The important thing is to keep failing, keep learning, and keep trying. Happy Scale now puts me between Feb-June of 2024 to be at a healthy BMI. I hope to learn a lot before we get there.

Sayonara!

Earthy

*Edit: just fixed a quick grammatical error

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