Diet break & Creatine

Hi, I started a caloric deficit two months ago. So far, it has been going well, I have lost some kg, and it hasn't been really hard to keep on most of the days. However, I've been reading about diet breaks, and how useful they could be, so I have been thinking about starting one in the next few weeks. I would like to know your opinion about it. Do you think it is worth it? Or maybe I'm starting one too soon.

Besides that, I've been wanting to start taking creatin, but I've been thinking about it because I know that your weight normally goes up in the first few weeks of taking it. I know that it's not body fat weight and that it's not really going to look bad, but I have been doubtful because of how much it could confuse my weight loss tracking.

I also thought about starting to take creatine at the same time I start my diet break, so I would like to know about your opinion and experience about this.

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I don’t know what to do in the gym (weight loss journey)

Tomorrow I’m going to the gym for the first time in years, I’ve already started a diet and got the food part sorted after many research now my only issue is what the hell to do when i go to the gym, all i know is cardio but I’ve seen many people say it’s not enough and you should do more strength exercises, however I don’t know how to plan out my workout, I don’t know what to start with what exercises to do how long to do them for, what machines to use and when to do cardio after or before? I’m just really lost and would appreciate if someone suggests me a routine for now until i can find what i do like and don’t and eventually make my proper routine, thank you in advance

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Gained 10 lbs in 2 weeks after starting to work out, is this normal?

I'm a 30 yo male. I had a one-year break from the gym, but I weighted 80 kgs (176lbs) before I started working out. Now I'm up to 84 kgs (185lbs). I am in a 500-1000 calorie deficit on a daily basis. I haven't taken creatine or any supplement that would contribute to gaining water weight, but I guess water saturation is still a factor in the early stages. But, 10 lbs? I'm eating healthy, cutting calories, and working out 6 days a week. It's been two weeks and I've gained 10 pounds. Ofc I know it's neither fat nor muscle, so it must be water, right? Can muscles really hold that much water (10+lbs)? When I look at myself in the mirror, yeah, I beefed up just a little bit, but overall I cannot see any weight loss progress. Maybe there is, it's hard for me to judge.

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Whats the best weight to start focusing on having

I am a teen, i started my weight loss journey about 9 months ago, i used to be obese, now i am 88kg and 175cm which is still considered overweight, i have a diet healthier than most kids my age and i managed to lose weight by mostly doing cardio workouts, i also lift weights a lot and do some hiit and ab workouts. My arm have gotten way more muscular than what they used to be. So i started wondering whats the perfect weight to start focusing more on having a better body rather than losing weight, like at what point do i focus more on muscle mass rather than fat and when do i stop doing this much cardio and focus on muscle gaining exercises like ab workouts and stuff.

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less steep of a calorie deficit —> bad idea?

24F, 5’9”

just wrapped up month three of my weight loss journey and things have been going well, i’ve lost 32 pounds (260 to 228)! i’m as motivated as ever, super excited to see where the rest of this year takes me.

i’ve been eating 1450 calories a day consistently, which was an 800ish deficit at my starting weight. although MFP tried to lower this number as my weight decreased, i knew trying to eat less than that wasn’t sustainable for me so i’ve kept the same calorie allotment and accepted that my weight loss would naturally slow down as my TDEE did.

admittedly, most days i feel dizzy and lightheaded despite prioritizing protein (i aim for at least 100g a day). i get bad headaches and hunger pains and i thought they would go away after eating less for months but they haven’t, if anything they’ve gotten worse. i’ve grown accustomed to chewing gum, ice, etc to try and distract myself but i do really feel like shit sometimes.

because of this, i’ve considered upping my calories to 1600ish, slowing the weight loss but hopefully offsetting the symptoms i get. however, i’m worried that eating more will be a slippery slope and soon i’ll be eating 1650, then 1700, then 1800, and before i know it i’ll be right back where i started and lose motivation entirely. any advice on how to to handle this or if i should just suck it up and accept temporary discomfort for long term results?

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My weight loss journey is absolutely screwed.

1. I have hypothyroidism which means my metabolism is running at 50% and it takes longer to heal sore muscles and joints. I‘m on meds for that but it will be years before it’s in the normal range again.
2. I‘m on medication I have to take for nerve pain which is making me gain weight at an alarming rate, not to mention extremely tired all day.
3. Eating any form of protein leaves me with moderate to severe chest pain which mimics a heart attack, so getting enough protein each day is nearly impossible.
4. I can‘t even do the bare minimum of walking 30 minutes a day 5 days a week without getting sore and needing to stop for 3-5 days.
5. The only way I can drop weight through fewer calories at this point is to eat a dangerously low amount of food every day.

I want to lose weight, I eat healthy every day and do the best I can, but I don't see the point in trying to continue. I’m completely screwed.

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Healthy Snack Ideas

Hey first time posting. 37 year old male 5’6

Been on a weight loss journey since December due to my doctor putting me on a statin because of my off the charts cholesterol. My biggest issue was junk food which I would stress eat. I also didn’t exercise at all. Dropped from 195 to 166 currently. Mainly just indoor cycling as my main exercise every other day for 30-40 minutes and then pushups.

Biggest thing for me has been changing what I eat, besides the consistent exercise. I don’t eat chocolate or chips or processed shit anymore.

Wondering if anyone has healthy snack ideas for me to change up what I’ve been having.

Currently I like pears, mixed unsalted nuts, baby carrots, homemade hummus, homemade popcorn with just salt and that’s it.

Thanks!

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