superstuck / strategy / medical conditions to check?

Hello,

startet in april ~93.5kg / 20% bodyfat (hydrated) and a total goal of ~81kg (dry).

4-5 Months of an easy 600-700kcal should do the job with a week of break in beteen

I strength train 6x a week upper/lower and walk ~14k steps/day on average. Cardio ~1 time a week but only 15mins / 150 bpm

strength training

Focusing on compound lift including olypic lifts 3x upper 3x lower a week

Strength currently is: Bench 110kg x 3 / Squat 145kg x 3 / Deadlift 170kg x 3

Strength at 93kg in my peak was: Bench 118kg x 5 / Squat 160kg x 5 / Deadlift 182kg x 5

Weightloss "Journey"

I startet off with 2300kcal which is quite comfy for me with 180g protein. Barely movement on the scale

End of Mai i was at approximately ~90kg. 3.5kg in two months quite dissapointing given the fact that one looses some water in the beginning -> down to 2100kcal

90kg persistet during almost whole of June, barely any movement. I decided to give Keto a chance and removed carbs entirely for 3 weeks. I tested myself with these urine strips and was indeed in ketosis.

I dropped from 90kg to 87.5kg in the first week, which imo is mostly water. Weight stalled for 2 weeks and i stopped keto (its end of june/ begin of july) and continued to cut normally with slightly lower calories again (not regaining water at least, thank god, so there was some fatloss after all)

Two weeks no weight loss at 2000kcal.

I did a week of diet brake and went up to 3000kcal / day -> 88.5kg at retrying to diet -> new calories 1800kcal

Two weeks no weight loss, just lost some initial water -> still sitting at 87.5kg (dry) on average ...

Diet

Flexible, 3x 50-60g protein a 400-600kcal with an sugary beverage pre workout. Everything tracked including butter in the pan and what not. I do admitt that i probably could improve on micronutritiens (from food, i do supplement it). For breakfast and lunch i rely mostly on meal-replacement stuff and or shakes with simple grain-flakes. I only cook dinner fresh (mostly red meat, potatoes/bread and vegs)

Conclusion

I dont know what to do any more, i dont see obvious reasons not to lose weight at a reasonable rate. Anyone else doing that regime would probably lose 1 kg per week ...

I do have a medical condition and have to take thyroid hormones which are adjusted well to the upper end of normal range

Im now at point where i start to believe maybe some other medical condition is holding me back, but cant think of any except for low(er) testosterone. I did a semi successfull weight cut last year where i powered though for almost a year down to 81kg (-10kg) before starting a bulk. Back then i had my testosterone checked because i had problems as well. It was ~350ng/dl. Lower end of range imo (for my lifestyle) but my doc said its ok. I was hoping that after a proper bulk this maybe normalizes if it was indueced to diet.

I dont smoke, drink alcohol or take other drugs and sleep 7h+ a day and my stress levels are fairly low (easy and well paid office job)

I looking forward in consulting an other doc and would like some input in what to check for

Im also greatfull for any advice and/or soothing input :(

Im not one of these "i cant lose weight" thermodynamics denier it just seems my body burns a 400-500kcal too little and i certainly are not willing to hop on 1300kcal intake...

tl:dr so im really stuck on these 87.5kg and the whole process feels like driving with the handbrakes on. What are some

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Food bloggers or recipe books recommendations for vegetables

Hi everyone, I've been on a weight loss journey since the start of the year. At the start, I really struggled to be in a calorie deficit but when I started experimenting with salad and having that as the bulk of my meals, it has been revolutionary and I've found sticking to my calorie deficit much easier.

6 months later, it's time to switch it up. I've been eating lots of salads and I'm currently sick of them. I want to create more variety in my diet.

I'm looking for recommendations of great food bloggers or recipe books that are loaded with tasty and healthy vegetables recipes. I enjoy cooking but due to I don't like spending hours in the kitchen so bonus points if they do quick recipes. But generally most veg recipes are quick. I'm open to different styles of cooking, different cuisines as long as they are healthy and not complicated.

Please don't recommend looking through Pinterest, Tiktok for inspiration. I'm wasting too much time doing this. I'm hoping to pick 2-3 recommendations that I can just focus on. Thanks!

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Daily Progress Pictures vs. Daily Weigh-Ins

In the process of doing 75 Hard for the first time (11 days left!), I have to take a progress picture in the mirror every single day. I have them all saved to my "Progress" album on my phone, so that I can look back when it's all over and see how my body has changed. Alongside that, I'm doing weekly weigh-ins to monitor my weight loss, in general.

For some reason, even though I'm not yet physically where I'd like to be, the idea of a daily progress picture is less intimidating to me than a daily weigh-in. I feel like when I am standing in front of a mirror, I'm just looking at the bill of goods for the day, period. I'm not weighing-in daily because I think that there's still some work for me to do regarding the number on the scale and the value I attribute to that. Years of childhood / teenage dieting, comments on my appearance and weight, and just coming from a family of dieters has a lot to do with that, but reading about people's journeys on this sub makes me feel like it doesn't have to be this way forever for me.

I'm curious: what is your preferred method of tracking progress, and how often do you do it? Do you feel like one vs. the other is easier for you (pictures vs. weigh-ins)? If you were nervous about getting on the scale daily, how did you overcome that?

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Ayahuasca + Weight Loss

I’m curious to hear from anyone who has ventured into weight loss and also explored ayahuasca. Did it make a difference in your journey? Did it help you mentally reset and become more focused on achieving your weight loss goals? I’ve come across some fascinating interviews where people shared their experiences with ayahuasca, describing how it helped them move past trauma and significant life events that were hindering their progress. However, I never hear stories or experiences with ayahuasca and weight loss. I’m intrigued by these stories and wondering if anyone here has had a similar experience with your weight loss. Whether it worked wonders for you or had no effect at all, I’d love to hear your insights and experiences. Thanks in advance for sharing!

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ChatGpt gave me a diet plan for weight loss as an Indian woman. Seems pretty standard to me, would appreciate a review. Thanks!

My Prompt :

Make me a diet plan for weight loss. I need to stick to a calorie deficit diet : which is genuinely eating the same thing every single day. Hence, make me a meal plan that I can afford as a broke student, and can eat every single day. Please keep in mind that I the only option available to me is rice and not roti. I don't have a refrigerator available. the same time, please make easy recipes that take short time to cook, but are very healthy. Give me an Indian diet. I am an Indian living in North India. I am open to eggs in non veg. I workout regularly my. goal of the diet is to lose weight. Currently I am a woman weighing 90 plus. Please suggest me a diet routine with these points in mind and an estimated calorie intake.

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ChatGPT response:

Daily Diet Plan (1500-1600 Calories)

Morning (7:00-8:00 AM)

Breakfast (300 calories):

Masala Oats: 40g oats cooked with water. Add 1 small chopped onion, 1 small tomato, green chilies, and spices (salt, turmeric, cumin, garam masala). Optional: Add a handful of spinach or any leafy green.

Post-Workout Snack (10:00-11:00 AM)

Snack (150 calories): 2 boiled eggs with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Lunch (1:00 PM)

Lunch (450 calories): Rice & Dal: 1 cup cooked rice (180g cooked). 1 cup cooked moong or masoor dal (100g dry weight) with a tempering of cumin, garlic, and onions. Side: Cucumber, carrot, and tomato salad with lemon juice.

Afternoon Snack (4:00 PM)

Snack (150 calories): 1 medium apple or 1 small bowl of roasted chickpeas (30g).

Dinner (7:00-8:00 PM)

Dinner (400 calories): Vegetable Khichdi: 1/2 cup cooked rice (90g cooked) with 1/4 cup moong dal (50g dry weight) and 1-1.5 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, spinach). Add turmeric, cumin, and 1 tsp of ghee for flavor.

Evening Herbal Tea (Optional, 9:00 PM)

Herbal Tea (0-10 calories): A cup of herbal tea (like tulsi or ginger tea) without sugar. Total Daily Calorie Intake: ~1450-1560 Calories

Protein Intake

This plan provides approximately 60-70g of protein per day, supporting muscle maintenance and aiding in recovery from your workouts.

Would appreciate a kind review, thanks!!

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Lost 32lbs in under a month @ 1800 calories (512lbs)

Hey everyone, I started tracking calories (and cut out Bread, Sugar and most Carbs) 3 and a half weeks ago after my first weigh in when I realised I was 544lbs.... ive just used the same scales at the hospital and im 512lbs now.

I'm eating on average 1800 calories a day, sometimes as low as 1500, sometimes up to 2200 but I'm generally sitting between 1700-1900.

Since I've cut out the carbs and I'm mainly eating Fat/Protein I feel satiated and im not really struggling with cravings for the first time in my life.

My only worry now with such dramatic weight loss, is that maybe im not eating enough? I feel better than I have in years, and feel full. Am I OK to carry on at this deficit? TDEE has me at about 4200calories a day.

Is this mainly going to be water weight, and am I OK to continue the way I have been?

Thanks for any help

Site note- I've been drinking about 2.5lt of water a day too if that effects anything (previously only really drank soda)

Cheers again 😀

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Down over 100 pounds

It's been almost a year since I started my weight loss. I was 320 pounds now at 218. I started off with only eating chicken, broccoli and rice twice a day around 1000 calories. I've decided to change my diet to 1 cup of cheerios in the morning. Half a turkey meatloaf with puff rice as filler with mixed vegetables that gets split for lunch and dinner following 4 hard boiled eggs for snack. Everything comes out to just about 800 calories. Should I keep the diet this way to lose the last 50 pounds to my goal weight of 170 at 511 hight.

When I hit 170 I will be eating more red meat or maybe try to hit 160 for fun

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