Question!

Hi there I am not new to the weight loss journey but Ive been struggling with it for years. I've been on this journey since 2020 and have not lost a pound, even gained some. Right now, my weight sits at 135 pounds and I am 5'3. Ive read in multiple websites that a 10 pound weight loss isn't noticeable, but since I am on the shorter side, does it still apply? My goal is to drop 13 pounds by August 19th and Ive already started a few weeks ago.

My question is would it be noticeable going from BMI 23.9 to BMI 21.6? Or 135 to 122? I know BMI is faulty and that weight looks different on everyone, but if i make sure most of the weight I drop is pure fat, will I present skinnier?

I'm also aware that losing 20 pounds is the average weight loss that people would begin seeing differences but please let me know! Also last question, would losing 15 pounds be noticeable?

PS: Sorry for how this post is structured.

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Losing weight while depressed

I (F 55, 5ft 7in, 205 lbs) have reached at point where losing weight is an absolute necessity.

I have several health conditions that are made worse by carrying extra pounds - sleep apnea, high blood pressure, chronic pain, elevated factor IX levels, etc. I recently was diagnosed with early stage endometrial cancer and had a total hysterectomy this past Friday. I have been informed by my gynecological oncologist that a cancer diagnosis predisposes me to developing cancer again as does being overweight so weight loss is essential.

Here's the problem: I live with chronic treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. A lot of the weight gain was due to unaddressed chronic pain that started when I was pregnant 15+ years ago but a lot of the weight is there because of depression and self destructive thoughts and feelings.

Simply put, on an emotional level I don't want to exist and an early death seems fine and dandy to me. Of course, early death as a result of obesity related health conditions is a pretty miserable and painful way to go, so on a conscious level I don't want that.

I have tried just about every known treatment out there for my treatment resistant depression. Currently, I am doing ketamine infusion therapy once a month, which has been tremendously effective for all but the most stubborn feelings of depression. I'm also aware that losing the weight may be very helpful in treating the depression in and of itself so there are plenty of good mental health reasons to pursue weight loss. That said, that part of me that wants to not exist has definitely thrown up a huge roadblock for me, because in my head weight loss = longer life and longer life = prolonged mental suffering.

I don't want to put my loved ones through watching me slowly deteriorate due to self-neglect. Morally speaking, having them bear witness to me allowing my health to deteriorate to the point of death would be monstrously selfless and unforgivable.

Do any of you have experience in working against depression and conscious self-destructive thinking to successfully lose the weight? Is a medically supervised weight loss program the answer?? Your advice is much appreciated.

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I’m 25% done… here’s how I want to go from here.

Hey, hi, everyone! I want to share a major victory in my journey. Today, I am officially 25% closer to my weight loss goal.

Originally, I only posted about the victory, but I’d like to share some of the changes I plan to make going forward as well.

At this point, I have the routine of a calorie deficit down. Weighing my food, cooking, and cutting out (most) drinks has been relatively simple.

However, there are three specific habits I really would like to reform going forward.

1. I initially gave up sugar in my coffee, but there is a Starbucks within walking distance of my second job. So I’ve been going probably twice a week now for like a month. It’s within my calorie deficit, but it’s expensive and I could eat more instead of having a drink. My goal is to give up flavored coffee (especially from cafes/coffee shops) by the end of August.

2. I want to get back into exercising. I’ve had a hard time doing it lately because I have three jobs & between them all, I’m exhausted. However, I will drop 2 of the jobs when I go back to school in a month. I want to plan exclusive time into my day to do even a small workout. Adding this, plus an average of 20,000 steps while I’m on campus, will definitely get me into some better habits.

3. The hardest, in my opinion, is I am going to learn how to grocery shop. I’m asking my mom for help to teach me how to budget appropriately. My goal is to buy foods that are healthy and satiating. I move to my apartment in 2 weeks, so this is a definite MUST for me.

Anyway, here is a picture of me jumping for joy. Yay to the habits that got me here and even more YAY to the habits that will allow me to reach my ultimate goal!

Edit: grammatical error

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Can’t seem to lose and nothing helps.

My wife has been struggling trying to lose weight for a long time, and nothing really seems to work. She was able to lose some by dieting but eventually hit a plateau. At that point her doctor prescribed mounjaro which worked incredibly well but when insurance changed, it was impossible to get anymore. It’s hard for her to lose weight no matter what she does and she just gains it back. It’s taking a heavy toll on her mental health. Insurance covers absolutely nothing in regards to weight loss, and she has found nothing that helps.

If there is anyone out there with any idea of what she can do, we would love to hear it!

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[Challenge] European Accountability Challenge: August 1st, 2023

Hi team Euro accountability, I hope you’re all well!

For anyone new who wants to join today, this is a daily post where you can track your goals, keep yourself accountable, get support, and have a chat with friendly people at times that are convenient for European time zones. Check-in daily, weekly, or whatever works best for you. It’s never the wrong time to join! Anyone and everyone is welcome! Tell us about yourself and let's continue supporting each other.

For all new people that have joined this month, at the end of the month we do a roundup of what happened. we'll also talk about our goals for February.

How was your last month?

You're free to structure this however you want, but think about the following topics:

• How has your weight loss progressed? Better, or worse than expected?
• What are some Non Scale Victories that you've experienced this month?
• Did you set goals, did you keep to them?
• What went well during this month, what could need improvement?
• What important lessons did you learn?

Today is also the goal-setting day for the coming month!!

If you're new, every first day of the month we think about small goals we want to achieve this month. They can be weight goals, exercise goals, or anything really... An important aspect is that they are SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time based...

• Do you have a goal weight for this month, if yes, what is it? For example: maintain a 0.5kg loss a week.
• Do you have exercise goals? For instance, get in 10.000k steps a day
• What plans do you have for your diet? Do you have goals there?
• What are some non-weight/exercise-related goals you have? Here, get creative. Past participants have used this section to stay accountable for their homework, learning languages, pledging not to order junk food, ...

if you’re new, please introduce yourself! Let’s kick some ass!

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Just one tip

Hey you all! If you had to give an overweight person (me) one tip- JUST 1- for sustainable weight loss, what'd it be? Your absolute fav one.

Oftentimes, atleast in today's era of the internet, there is soooo much information on the internet. And oftentimes it's contradictory. Intermittent fasting is good but IF also messed up the hormones, protein per kilo but people are practicing fructarianism also.

Even for excercise, some people say it's very important to lift weight, some say HIITs are the shit, some say pilates is the best.

I'm so overwhelmed with so much information, i just wanna get back to the basics and get shit done. Thank you <3

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Hopeless

I don't really know where to start, but I don't think I've ever felt so hopeless. I'm here, at 340lbs (f/38), and utterly lost. Long post ahead... Sorry.

I've been overweight my whole life. Grew up the oldest of 4 girls, single mother, we ate fairly well and couldn't afford take-outs, treat type foods but had them on occasion. Was always bigger than siblings and cousins, despite being a very active and fit child/teen.

I was constantly made aware of my size by family members, constantly put down for being chubbier. I was around 12 when an uncle told me to diet for his wedding. So I started restricting. I went out on my bike every day and rode for miles. I didn't really lean out. I had started developing and covered myself up in baggy clothing. But I then started doing something I never did before and that was binge eating. I would go to my uncles house (nextdoor) and steal money from his change pot and ride my bike to the shop and buy chocolate. I then had a difficult time with dealing with a significant childhood trauma that re-emerged and used food to cope. On the cycle went.

In my 20s I was fairly stable around 200-220lbs, I still binge ate and was technically obese, but I was active and was pretty outgoing. Things got worse in my 30s and the starve/binge cycle became more severe. I got to 365lbs during the pandemic.

I have done CICO, CICO with exercise, slimming world, weight watchers, juicing, vlcd, fasting, IF, keto, low calorie keto... The only time I've ever had consistent weight loss has been vlcd or low cal keto. Nothing else produced sustained losses. I would always feel like I was fighting for every ounce and my body was clinging onto it. When I commit to a plan, I'm all in. So when losses don't represent what I put in, I find it difficult to keep focus. I compare losses to others and it feels utterly hopeless. Unless I take drastic measures, I just can't seem to shift it. But drastic measures are so difficult to sustain.

I'm very frustrated when I hear "just eat less and move more", "it's simple". When it's anything but. It feels like I'm working against my body, every cell screams out that I need food when I'm eating less or exercising. I have bombarding and intrusive thoughts instead of "cravings". I also don't want to take 10 years so get this weight off.

This week, I reached breaking point after another 6 months of trying, and no progress. I've finally decided to speak to my doctor, who I've avoided for years because of the shame of my weight. I have looked into bariatric surgery and therapy, I'm saving up to fund it, but I would like to try and overcome this without needing to take that step.

I don't know what I'm hoping for, posting this. But if anyone has been in my position and has been able to change their situation, please let share with me.

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