Is consistent repeatable exercise better than following an exercise plan?

Is it better to go jogging three times a week doing mileage I'm comfortable with or am I better following a running plan? Is it better to follow a strength workout plan or stick to weights and movements I find easier to do?

I have done both in the past but I'm a bit unmotivated at the moment and getting myself in knots wondering the best way to approach exercise.

I know in terms of losing weight it's better to slightly increase reps or distance/time but I find in doing so I'm not as consistent in getting my exercise done. So what's more important when exercising for weight loss? Consistency or continuous challenge?

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My first victory. Lost 9 pounds. 51 to go!

I (25) Male, started my journey of weight loss around the last week of september. Took me a week before that to look at the scale and see how much more i weighed. Turns out, i’m still at 260. I’ve been between 250/260 for almost a decade of my life. I’ve never been thin or fit (Not counting grade school) I’ve never had confidence in my own body. Just my knowledge in the work force.

I’ve been working since 2016 I started driving in 2016. My first weight reported on the license was 250. I’m happen to say, that today i’m now at 251.4 Pounds right now. I’ve been fasting and learning how my body works. I’ve also been pretty good about putting routine and work before my meals. This can cause me to fast 16-24 hours without feeling a huge difference to about 2 days or so. I’ve also changed my diet and haven’t been as tempted since i’ve noticed how bloating affects my mood after either over indulging myself with good food or bad food.

I’ve been able to keep a steady routine and use it to determine when i want to eat. I’ve stopped eating at night and have full nights of sleep (easiest parts of the fasts)

I’m trying to drop down to 200 or below that depending on how much my body changes in term. I’m 6.0 and built kind of stocky so i don’t know how much of an effect 60 pounds will do for me.

I would like a weight loss buddy male or female, age doesn’t matter to me. Talking about this, honestly inspires me. And i have nothing to do at my work. It makes my time go by and makes it easier for me to fast and not be lured to eating junk food.

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Is calorie deficit really all that matters for weight loss if you're on antipsychotics?

I've tried dieting a thousand times, I've lost weight and gained it back just as many times. I decided at one point that I didn't care anymore and gained even more weight, but that was my depression talking. Now I'm 265 and want to get back down to at least 200, maybe lower if possible. I'm super short at 4'11"

I'm looking at doing a plan that is around 1200-1500 calories daily with prepackaged meals that count the calories out for me already. It would look like: skipping breakfast as I don't get hungry in the morning anyway, a salad and sandwich for lunch at about 250 calories for the salad and 350 for the sandwich, and a wrap at about 650 for dinner and maybe a small snack like a yogurt or some granola to get the cravings for sweet out, if needed. 0 or low calorie drinks like unsweetened tea or sparkling water. (I'm also just now giving up energy drinks D: help lol)

I believe this would allow me to eat foods I actually enjoy, not starve, and feel satisfied while creating a calorie deficit. I also plan to weight lift to build upper body muscle to burn more fat as well as some cardio on an exercise bike regularly.

The problem is I'm on an antipsychotic and that contributed to the weight gain. I am terrified that all this work will amount to nothing because of this medication.

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New training split - opinions?

I'm interested in your opinion of my 4x Fullbody training split. Goal is maintaining muscle mass during weight loss and maybe getting newbie gains. I heard 4x weight lifting a week is optimal so that's what I'm going for. I have some limitations for excercises as I can't rotate my arms fully (so no supination possible) and I also can't put too much strain on my knees.

Monday: Cardio 30 min (HIIT/Boxing), Dumbell

Tuesday: Rest / Yoga

Wednesday: Gym

Thursday: Dumbell

Friday: Cardio 60 min (Zumba)

Saturday: Rest

Sunday: Pilates 60 min, Gym

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Dumbell meaning at home:

Overhead press 3 sets

Lateral raises 3 sets

Tricep dips combo with crunch 3 sets

Romanian Deadlift 3 sets in superset with Stiff legged deadlift 3 sets

Various ab excercises with Dumbell 3-9 sets

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Gym meaning:

Lat pull down 4-5 sets

Kas glute bridge 4 sets

Seated row (cable) 3 sets

Abductor machine 3 sets (Currently looking for another leg excercise to add that are easy on my knees)

Give me your input what you think I should consider, add, leave out or restructure :)

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1st Workout in Home gym

Currently 330+lbs 32F

Today felt so great to workout in the “privacy” of my garage.. quotes because the garage door was open but my car was in the driveway AND I’m at the dead end in the neighborhood. It was only like 40mins of weight lifting.. but I have a squat rack, a barbell and about 210lbs worth of bumper plates..

To know that my own personal bathroom and shower is only feet away.. Plus I changed the laundry from the wash to dryer in between sets (machines in the garage) LOL it’s so oddly the little things..

Today felt great.. I still struggle with meal planning and I know that’s the bigger deal.. Just trying to Focus on protein and veggies.. day 1 of my 160lbs weight loss goal..

Any tips to keep consistent?? Or meal plan routines that help you guys?

Thanks for reading!

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Depressed about the state of my body

I’ve lost 20kg but I’m still fat. My bmi is 26 and it used to be 33, but I look the same. I mean you can see some weight loss in my face but I don’t look like a different person or anything I don’t look better at all. I’m still really fat even though I’m close to a healthy weight now.

But what’s really getting to me is just seeing other dudes with similar stats to me who look so much slimmer. My scale and measurements say my body fat is around 20% but it looks like it’s 30%. Fat face, fat tummy, when I sit down my man boobs and stomach roll over each other. I don’t feel lighter than I used to.

Im starting to slip with diet, lost a couple weeks, won’t be 80kg until the end of December earliest now, if I don’t fuck up again. I just wish I never got to this stage. It wouldn’t have been so hard to stop eating as much junk food as I want all the time for years. I’ve ruined my body and it’s impossible to imagine myself ever being a normal weight or looking good. The fact there are men my weight and height who look incredible really gets to me. Yeah they probably have double my muscle mass, but I’m the same weight.

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Aggressive deficit to reach my goal weight??

M24 6'1 SW 310 CW 215 GW 190. I've been on my weight loss journey for a year, and it has been incredible. I believe I've gained a strong grasp on managing my food intake and emotional eating.

I would really like to transition into maintenance sooner. Currently, I consume 1800 calories per day, resulting in a weekly weight loss of about 1lb. My goal is to reduce my daily intake to 1400 calories for the next few months. Does anyone have any advice or tips for me? I researched this and didn't find anything similar come up 😔

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