People who've lost 200+

So, back in 2021 I started my weight loss journey. I dont have an exact start weight but between my Dr and the scale I got 2 months into my journey... our best guess is roughly 600 lbs. Last year around September I weighed in at 317 lbs, though reaching that number took some extreme measures(OMAD at 1200 calories). Most of the way I was at 1700 calories and did intermittent fasting (8/16). I have gone through several plateaus up until this point.

So, once I reached that 317 if I even indulged in 200 extra calories I would immediately pack on 2 lbs. More importantly I had plateaud hard, im talking 2 months at 317-320. I talked to my Dr and she reccomended "refeeding" basically just eating at my bmr calorie intake. So I did... in a week I gained 12 lbs. 2 weeks I gained 17. 3 weeks 22. And here I am a year later having gained 50 lbs. I feel trapped. I've tried being back on my diet, months at a time, and I just maintain or gain.

Has anyone else had an experience like this? It's so frustrating. 300 was my original goal... I was right there. I'm open to suggestions. Starting the 1st I'm going to start with a year of no cheat days or "refeeding" So in a year of I haven't lost at least ill have something to point to. Tl;Dr I've lost over 200 lbs and can't get past this monstrous plateau please help.

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I’m sick of waiting for Monday again and again

I’ve (F24, 283lbs) been in an on and off weight loss journey for a good year or so now, and I keep falling off the wagon and getting back on, but for the last four weeks I’ve really half arsed it.

For the last week I’ve literally just eaten junk. The only vegetables I’ve eaten were broccoli and cauliflower cheese with my Christmas dinner.

But I’m fed up of it, I feel sick, I’m bloated, I’m tired, I’ve got a banging headache. So tomorrow morning I’m going to the supermarket, I’m going to make up a meal plan and this is it. No more waiting for Monday.

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Guys, what are we doing to get back on the wagon post-christmas?

I took two weeks off and planned to stay on maintenance. It was my birthday on the 11th, and then Christmas, so I took a little break after 4 months of steady weight loss.

The weightloss attempt worked over the last four months with the help of a temporary gastric balloon, which came out on my birthday. I felt positive that I could continue losing weight without it because I had established good eating habits.

However, today I found myself continuing to eat like normal, and that I'd "start properly tomorrow". This raises a red flag for me because this is what always happened in my head when I tried to diet before the balloon.

So, what are we all doing to get back on the wagon before we start gaining weight again? Really I'm just looking for some positive vibes and nice motivational advice from everyone. :)

Info if you need it: SW 112.7kg, CW 99.5kg, GW 80kg. 170cm female.

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Duromine weight loss

hi!! for those wondering i’m 17yo, 5’1ft and weigh 88kg. i started duromine a month ago and was going down but am now just stuck. i have lost 7kgs and now it’s not working. i feel like i’m receiving all the bad side effects and none of the good. i’m unsure on what to do as my doctor doesn’t care and knocks down ALL of my suggestions. these pills are supposed to give me the energy i need but i am exhausted 24/7 and cannot get out of bed. i cant workout, i cant shower for a good period of time, i cant even stay awake during the day. i haven’t been diagnosed with any problems before apart from my pcos and i’m honestly just frightened that when i stop using these tablets i’ll gain so much weight. i’ve tried walking and im on a no carb diet, trying to avoid dairy and sugars. i need some sort of advice as i’m scared i will either be stuck like this or turn to my old ways. (throwing up from fear of gaining weight and starving myself). all i want is a healthy bmi but i feel so stuck and helpless.

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Considering Ozempic

Considering Ozempic

Basically I’m on a ton of medications that make weight loss extremely difficult. In this year by just changing my diet and exercising more regularly I’ve lost 30 pounds and 3 pants sizes so I think I have a good base already. I know some people say that it is a temporary band aid and everyone gains the weight back. But other people seem to have a lot of success! I’m wondering if Ozempic will help push my weight loss further…..

Does anyone have any experience with Ozempic in regards to combating medication related weight game?

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How bad/good is my weight loss strategy?

I've had many successful and unsuccessful diets in the past.

This time, I've taken things seriously and a lot simpler than ever. For starters, I unfortunately have insulin resistance. According to most BMR calculators online, I burn 2300 calories with no activity. I decided to put myself in deficit of nearly 900-1000 calories each day. Meaning that I eat around 1200-1300 calories. I focus mainly on protein and salads, and I stay away from carbs if I can. I only count calories atm.

In one month, I've lost 10lbs and I can feel clothes being a lot more comfortable on me (started at 303lbs). I feel good. I don't starve myself and I still let myself eat some fast food every 10 day but in moderation. The only bad thing that I'm doing is not really getting much excerise. I just rely on movement and walking during my part-time job (3 days per week) doing around 6k steps in those days.

Anyways, how bad/good will this end up for me on the long run? I've been reading a lot on "survival mode" when having a large deficit and I'm worried that I might screw up my metabolism. I can definitely see myself continuing like this for a very long time if it's a good way of losing weight.

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Starting Again

Hi, loseit community. I began my weight loss journey in December 2022 after a horrible experience. I realized I never wanted to feel the way I’d felt and decided to make a change at my heaviest of 270lbs. Fast forward to June 2023, I was down to 233lbs, working out consistently 3-4 times a week, eating cleaner, eating everything I wanted in moderation, and feeling much better about myself.

Then, things slowed down. I graduated and began studying for the bar exam, which meant I was no longer doing the light movement of going to school, walking in my commutes, etc. And weight loss stopped. For a few months, I was still proud of myself for maintaining — sure, the scale wasn’t going down, but I’d learned enough habits that I was able to maintain my weight. After I gave the bar, I hopped back on the journey and went down to 225 lbs. I felt so happy. This wasn’t like all the times before where a setback or a pause would derail me completely; I could take a break, maintain, and get back on it.

Then, I started work. And things have begun to nosedive. I began eating out more, caring less about what I was eating. Even when I try to stop, I always end up ordering something and binging. I don’t cook, and it’s difficult to find time to learn. Over the years, I have conditioned myself to think of takeout as a necessary expense, so even the thought of pouring money down the drain doesn’t affect me. It’s a disaster. I find it hard to build time in my schedule to go to the gym. I find it hard to drink water. All the habits I built have, for the past 4 months, crumbled around me. I kept telling myself I’m still maintaining but today I stepped on the scale and it was at 234. I know some of it’s water weight, but I am terrified.

It took me so long to break my habits and try to build new ones. It took so much effort, and I am terrified I don’t have it in me to push myself more. I am starting again, but this voice in the back of my head keeps saying, “It’s over. You broke it, and now you’ll be back to your heaviest soon.” It’s so hard to keep a positive mindset when I feel so defeated and disappointed in myself.

I’ve been a long time lurker here and have found immense solace in this community despite never participating. You’re all incredible people who are doing something that most people don’t understand the difficulty of. Any wise words or thoughts as I begin again would be so appreciated.

Thank you, and happy holidays.

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