Hello! Newbie - weight and mental health

Hello all!

I am embarking on this journey for the 100th time. But now, I understand things better.

5’2, 26f, 232lb

Long story short - grew up in a household of anorexia/bulimia, diets from very young etc.

I maintained for a long time at around 170-175lb and end of 2020 rapidly gained 55ish pounds over a year and a half.

Diagnosed now with bipolar, borderline personality disorder and now medicated.

Wanting advice on those who have done this journey while suffering these mental illnesses? The ups and downs significantly impact my life in every aspect of it, very much food as it has became a comfort or a self destructive measure.

Any advice on 100lb weight loss would be appreciated too!!

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Is there a way to make soft serve for weight loss?

I recently got myself a Ninja Creami, but for the most part, my ice creams haven't been coming out the way I want them. I've had a few good experiences, but nothing quite like a McFlurry for example. It might be asking a lot but making foods that are enjoyable and in my macros would make weight loss so much easier. I was getting through last year, but was consistently hungry. I'm also not the best cook and want to learn to make my own food. A dessert like ice cream would be amazing if made as close as possible.

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How the heck are y'all meeting your fiber needs?

So it's been a complicated weight loss journey for me. I went from not understanding food and bad mental health to a 75lb weight loss. Gained 40lbs in 2 years during the pandemic when my mental health got really bad. Now I'm back to my pre pandemic weight.

I'm unfortunately not a man and only 5'0" so my TDEE is on the lower side. Even with working out 3 times a week.

I've been doing really great at meeting my calorie goals and my protein goals which are rather modest. But what is up with the fiber recommendation being 25g for all adults?? Like it's so much easier for my guy friend who is 6ft4in to get 25g of fiber in a calorie deficit than me.

Like how am I supposed to get 25g of fiber in 1500 calories or even 1700 calories while having at least 50g of protein?

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Is 75 hard any different?

Has anyone on here done the 75 hard challenge and recommend it or is it all just TikTok clickbait?

Rules of the 75 hard challenge for those who don’t know: exercise at least twice a day for 45 minutes, follow a strict diet without cheats or alcohol, drink a gallon of water a day, read 10 pages of non fiction preferably self improvement book every day, take progress pictures often.

I was in a calorie deficit of about 1500 calories from June until august when I lost motivation due to little loss in weight and have been getting 10k steps a day since 2019. Im 1.55m and 63kg.

Im not asking if it work because obviously this challenge would cause weight loss but would it be any different than just being in a deficit and walking?

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How do you (emotionally) deal with needing professional photos while in the middle of weight loss journey?

I’m in the job market and I’m a corporate leader that needs to promote herself.

I have 70 pounds to lose.

I got here through untreated PTSD and severe depression which is now being treated and managed.

I’m also on a semaglutide which has helped my brain let go of addictive food behavior.

I’m doing so much better in life. I’m eternally grateful for modern medicine and mental health services.

However as my brain has healed it’s almost like Rip Van Winkle waking up from a long sleep and having to come to terms with a huge leap in aging.

It’s like I’ve come out of a stupor and I’m appalled at how I look.

I’m on a good trajectory and steadily and healthfully losing weight—but it’s going to be awhile before I completely course correct.

In the meantime I’m so uncomfortable with how I look—it doesn’t match with how I look in mind’s eye (from when I was in a smaller body).

I want to promote myself with confidence as I head into the job market—but I’m also still losing weight.

I’m dreading getting professional pictures done and having to look at myself and accept where I am.

I avoid looking at myself as much as possible in general.

I don’t know exactly what I’m asking for —but maybe some counsel on how you’ve psychologically dealt with this.

Any sage wisdom appreciated.

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Calories

How can anyone survive on 1200 cal a day? I have been tracking my meals and no matter what I do I always end up going over to between 1400-1500 cal. That's having no soda, chips, crackers etc I just had 2 pork loin sliders( I won't give up bread per my nutritionist) I am allowed to have between 45-60 carbs per meal and 2snacks with 12-15 carbs each. I am keeping within my allowance. The one day I didn't break 1000 cal and I had barely eaten anything. I understand that a calorie deficit will cause weight loss but I am a diabetic and my levels like to jump around...I am just trying to understand this process..

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Need tips I'm getting frustrated

I'm getting frustrated in my weight loss journey and nothing seems to work. Last year I gained 10 kilos after moving countries and while I've always had no issue being at a healthy weight this time I'm really struggling. I've been trying to lose weight on and off since the beginning of the year but managed to find a rhythm 3 months ago. I started following a health program, logging my meals and counting calories and working out 3-4 times a week. I am female, 5"2, my starting weight was 69 kilos. I'm currently overweight and even my face looks swollen. In the last 3 months I have been fairly consistent even while on holiday and I have felt some benefits like improved energy, better sleep, better mood, no longer depressed and anxious! But I'm frustrated cause I have only lost 2 kilos so far! I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I've been logging my meals and 6/7 days a week I am at a calorie deficit. I'm not taking any supplements. I'm working out 3-4 times a week, weight training with one spin class. I'm eating 1400 - 1600 calories. What else can I do? My goal weight is 55 - 58 kilos and my goal was to get to 60 kgs by end of year (6 months) but with 2 months left I have 7 out kilos to go which is impossible with my current progress. I'd like to add I was in ketosis for 4 weeks but didn't lose any weight (is this normal)?

If anyone has tips on what more I can do (I'm all in but want to do it in a healthy way), please let me know. Be kind please.

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