Why am I not losing weight? I tried literally everything and nothing works. :(

Male, 17, 175cm

SW/CW: 81kg

GW: 79-75 kg

Ever since I hit 175cm I got stuck at having 80-81-82 kg, and never changing from this.

For two whole years I've stayed at 81kg, even after making a lot of changes with my diet and overall physical activity, but this number didn't flinch at all. (it did reach 82 one time but only because of a kind of medication I was on)

After entering this new year I promised myself that I'll do everything in order to achieve at least a kg that starts with 7, no matter if it's 79, and the better if it would be 75 or even around it.

I went only by foot to school and back to my home (which is more than 10.000 steps), I tried a no sugar diet for some months, and I even did some cardio once every 2-3 days at home (because I'm physically unable to do it daily, even after trying for a longer time). Other than having whiter and better teeth, nothing about my weight changed. Still at 81 kg. (This was during school, which made whatever I did very limited)

School has been over for a month, so since the summer vacation started I made a new plan, where:

• I've been making and eating much healthier food than I did before because I have much more time in my hands
• I've been starting to seriously count my calories in order to achieve a deficit at 1300-1500kcal per day
• I've been keeping doing my daily 10.000+ steps
• I've been starting to sleep better because I heard that this will also help with weight loss.
• I've been drinking more water than I did before.

I don't want to do cardio or any other physical activity that has me to push myself because I easily faint even after the slightest bit of effort. (I did ask multiple doctors about this, and even after 3-4 years of doing so none had ever found out what I really have).

I guess I could get a gym membership and train there, but I have some problems with it:

• It's very expensive (somewhere around 30 euro, some even at 40+ euro)
• As I said earlier, I have that one problem with fainting.
• In this area there are a lot of toxic men that spread toxic masculinity everywhere and can easily destroy my determination to actually do something with my weight and my wellbeing overall. I'm a very sensitive person when it comes to these things and with my public image being picked on.

So, what should I do to at least achieve 79 kilos in a way that I can actually see the changes on my scale? Or something like 80.x in like two weeks or so? I want to feel motivated by actually seeing the progress. Doesn't matter how much, could even be 80.8 and I'd still feel proud and try to keep up the good work. But it never happens.

Am I doing something wrong? Am I too harsh with myself? Have I forgot something important? What is it?

Thank you!

EDIT: I forgot to mention that sometimes at a random moment of the day I feel extremely stressed and I have to eat something which now is either some sunflower seeds or some carrots. Might this be the reason why I keep the same weight?

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somehow went up 2kg, kinda sucks

CW: 266kg SW: 304kg (Early April)

hey all. i'm finally in hospital for weightloss after 2 years of searching and being bedridden.

it has it's ups and downs, obviously, but i'm listening to all instructions from the team around me and doing what they say.

we do a weighing every week, and somehow in the last weighing i went up 2kg. it shocked me because:

1. i'm on an 800 cal diet (taking a pill that decreases hunger)

2. there's a camera in my room, so there's proof i don't eat in secret or something

i'm obviously still going to continue in my journey but this sucks, makes me feel like my body is starting to reject my weight loss. i did make good progress so far and i need to make 250 till September. hopefully next weighing will be better.

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How important is food variety to you when dieting?

This is a discussion I've had a few times with friends and colleagues and I'm interested to see what the broader sentiment is.

My personal method for achieving healthy weight loss boils down to "create an appropriate calorie deficit, maintain a healthy macronutrient ratio, and ensure you get all the micronutrients you need". I'm pretty meticulous about tracking macros/micros so I get this right (more than I really need to be, but being detailed and strict about it is what works and motivates me). The problem is that I'm a) extraordinarily lazy and b) a terrible cook. So on a lot of days, rather than eating a variety of foods and picking and choosing meals based on what fits my macro requirements, I just make Huel shakes, which do exactly what I want and take pretty much no time to make.

This week, primarily just for the fun of it, I did that for every meal, and got literally all of my calories from Huel. (It's gone fine, and it's been a pleasing novelty to "precisely" hit my calorie/macro targets every day). I was chatting with my colleagues about it and one of them kind of couldn't believe that I was OK doing that, expressing that they'd get super depressed if they were only able to eat one thing, especially if that thing was Light-Brown Nutrient Sludge™. Now, I totally understand that position and accept that I'm an outlier in terms of food opinions, but I've always found that food variety doesn't really matter to me at all - even when not dieting, I'm a same-sandwich-every-lunchtime sort of guy. I'm just wondering about everyone else, and interested in what r/loseit's opinions are on the topic.

Are you the kind of person who can eat the same thing every day and be fine, or do you have to mix it up? If you need a lot of variety, do you find that that makes dieting more difficult to manage, or that you end up short of certain macros/micros, or that it's tougher to get your fiber in? Or if you're a same-sandwich-every-day kind of person, does that cause you any issues with diet/nutrition, or do you find that people comment on it a lot?

I don't have a hyper-specific question I'm looking to answer here, I'm just interested in hearing different approaches and philosophies on this and seeing what interesting stuff comes up in discussion. I'm definitely not trying to divide the sub into two bitterly warring factions, perhaps called Team Gruel and Team Cornucopia ^{but if that does happen I will lay down my life defending the gates of Castle Nutri-Goop}

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Am I doing too much right now?

I started my weight loss/fitness journey on May 1st, and have been trying to find a sustainable but effective exercis routine. Right now I have been doing 30 mins of VR exercises (mainly Supernatural and Thrill of the Fight) every day as cardio and strength training with dumbbells every other day. My main concern is that I don't want to disrupt muscle growth by not giving my body enough rest that it needs. (Ideally would like to recomp a little bit). Supernatural VR does make heavy use of squats, arm movements (punching and swinging), and lunges. Not sure if those would be considered body weight exercises that interfer with my muscle recovery. Also, my knees and shins have been feeling a little odd (and sore), but I am on a 39 day streak at the moment. Should I do a different form of cardio for some days, or try to do lower intensity stuff in VR on my off days?

Thank you in advance to who all respond!

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Summertime and Sunshine: The Perfect Time to Get More Vitamin D

It’s been long known that vitamin D plays a valuable role in health. From supporting our immune systems to promoting brain, bone and lung health, it’s very important to get enough of the “sunshine vitamin.”

Our bodies require vitamin D for many functions. For example, we need it in order to absorb calcium, iron and other essential nutrients. Vitamin D deficiency is a serious concern and unfortunately more common than many may realize. Vitamin D deficiency symptoms include fatigue, regular sickness or infection, bone or muscle pain, mood disorders or hair loss. If you are a deficient for a long time, it can lead to serious problems, such as autoimmune, cardiovascular and neurological conditions.

Since vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin, it’s also possible to get too much of it. While this is rare, vitamin D toxicity is serious and can lead to high amounts of calcium in the blood. This is generally caused by large doses of vitamin D supplements. If you have any questions or concerns about vitamin D supplements, speak with your doctor to assess your needs and determine what is right for you.

It’s important that you’re finding ways to get this important vitamin in healthful doses. With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to soak up some sunshine and get vitamin D! Incorporate healthy vitamin D-rich foods and outdoor exercise into your Nutrisystem weight loss plan. Here are some tips that may help:

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Get your vitamin D naturally from foods.

As with any vitamins and nutrients, whenever possible, it’s ideal to get your intake naturally. According to The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “Nutritional needs should be met primarily from foods and beverages — specifically nutrient-dense foods and beverages.”

There aren’t too many food sources that contain naturally occurring vitamin D. However, there are some healthy options that can easily be incorporated into your Nutrisystem weight loss plan. Salmon and other fatty fish are one of the best choices! You can also get it from certain types of cheeses, egg yolks and mushrooms that are grown under UV lights.

Many of the foods in America are fortified and can give a dose of this important vitamin. Fortified foods have the potential to provide most of your vitamin D intake. Common fortified foods include cereal, milk, plant-based drinks, orange juice, yogurt and cheese. Check the label to make sure you are buying a fortified version.

Seek the sunshine.

Vitamin D is the only nutrient the human body produces when exposed to sunlight. And now that summertime is rolling around, it’s a great time to start getting those daily doses of vitamin D by getting outside!

According to Medical News Today, “The skin produces more vitamin D when in the sun during the middle of the day, the time it is at its highest point in the sky. When spending prolonged time in the hot sun, wear sunscreen, and stay hydrated.” They also explain that your skin color and the amount of skin that you expose to the sunshine will influence how much and how quickly you make vitamin D.

Make sure that you’re using proper sun protection. Sunscreen is important to help reduce your risk of skin cancer, which is the most common cancer in the United States. Overexposure to sunshine can be problematic, so as with most things in life, balance is key.

According to experts at Yale Medicine, “Because skin cancer, particularly melanoma, can be such a devastating disease, it’s best to use sunblock when outdoors in strong sunlight for any prolonged length of time. Because this may limit the amount of vitamin D you get from sun exposure, make sure your diet includes sources of vitamin D from foods or supplements.” Again, always speak to your doctor before taking a new supplement.

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Get out and get moving.

With the weather continuing to warm up, you can make getting outside a win/win by not only boosting your intake of vitamin D but also being on the move and torching calories. The key is to get outside and get moving.

Whether you want to go for a walk, hit the trails to hike, ride a bike or maybe go for a swim, people tend to really enjoy being outdoors—and may end up burning more calories as a result. There may be mental health benefits, as well. A study, published in Mental Health & Prevention, found that exercising outdoors reduces stress and improves overall wellbeing.

For so many reasons, green space is good for us! We spend so much time in front of screens and breathing in filtered air that simply being outside really does our bodies good. And it gives us lots of ways that we can keep our bodies active and moving!

One of the best ways to stay active all summer is by switching up your routine so that you don’t get bored. There are many different summertime exercises and activities that can keep those pounds coming off all season long. Check out some of our favorites here! >

Smart choices for your body.

At the end of the day, it boils down to making the best choices for your body. Spending some more time outside during the summer will give you just the vitamin D boost you need along with more opportunities to stay active. In the end, that’s a win for your health.

*Speak to your doctor if you have any questions about vitamin or vitamin D supplements, as well as before making any dietary changes. 

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Weight loss/Exercise Accountability 36 M Get Compensated

Looking for someone to help me be consistent with my fitness journey. I've lost some weight but would like to lose those last 15 stubborn pounds through dieting and get stronger by lifting more regularly in the gym.

Hoping to find someone in a similar situation regardless of age or gender and we can motivate and inspire each other to new heights and reach our goals. Please be serious about doing this and willing to have daily check ins to share goals and progress in a way that's fun but respectful and motivating.

Will absolutely COMPENSATE weekly, whoever helps me continue to have success on this fitness journey with both gains in strength and more weight loss and remains committed, not disappearing after a couple of days.

This accountability method works better for me than a personal trainer which is why I'm happy to pay the right person.

Please DM me if you're up for the challenge!

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Am I losing my time?

I started a weight loss journey after bulking, my start weight was around 84kg with a body fat of 23% (likely).

I’m around 77.5kg my I still have this horrible chest fat that looks so ugly, also from the sides I can’t notice much difference compared to the last 2 months.

Pictures in order:

• Pre weight loss
• 1 month ago
• Today

https://imgur.com/a/tZWAg9U

To me i feel I’m losing more muscle even with a 0.5kg per week deficit, also I got some comments from friends noticing how I’m looking more skinny.

Also the lower belly is still there, I can still grab a good chunk of it, same for love handles and my chest …

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