Update and questions 🌻

I made a post on here a few months ago asking for advice on how to lose weight in a healthy way. (Previous weight was 115kg) (19 F)

Lots of people had given me amazing advise and I can confidently say it’s been a month of me being on a calorie deficit and I’ve lost 5kg which I’m very proud of. 😊

Obviously I still have a long way to go but I’m so happy that I was able to do this. Not only did I stick to a diet for more than a week but I also haven’t touched any fizzy drinks or horrible sugary sweets! And I’ve been drinking between 1L - 2L of water a day. (Also since I started this process I’ve been able to eat veggies that I would always disregard like onions and tomatoes)

I am excited knowing that is isn’t just a quick diet but also a healthier life style change.

A question I’d like to ask is for the people who had to take over a year or 9+ months to lose weight. What made time move a bit faster? Or how did you keep your mind off the weight loss? Even though it’s been a whole month i can’t help but notice that this will take a very long time. How did you come to terms with realising that this will be a long journey?

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Down 40lbs this year (60lbs from peak) - what's next?

33/M/5'11" (180cm)
October 2023 Weight: 233 lbs
Oct 2023 BF: 29% (scale) or 27.1% (Navy Method)
Sept 2024 Weight: 193 lbs (40 lbs down!!!)
Sept 2024 BF: 20.5% (scale) or 18.5% (Navy Method)

Last year, I started combining diet and resistance training, and after a year of consistent effort, I’m down 40 lbs. I train 4-5 times per week, focusing on progressive overload with resistance training and cycling. I'm seeing some muscle definition for the first time, so I know I've gained muscle along the way.

Current Stats:

• Maintenance Calories: went from 2,800 to 2,600 as I lost weight.
• Calorie Targets: Started at 1,800/day, now up to 2,000 to ease the cut.
• Macros: 25% protein, 45% carbs, 30% fat.

Now, I'm at a crossroads. My weight loss has slowed significantly, plateauing for 3-4 weeks at a time before dropping just 1-2 lbs. It took me 14 weeks to lose the last 10 lbs (from 203 to 193) - whereas in the past that could have happened in half the time. My original goal was 185 lbs, but that feels far away with this slower progress.

I'm considering two options:

1. Continue what I’m doing (recomp): Focus on losing fat and lean muscle, though progress has been slow.
2. Switch focus to muscle building: Raise calories to maintenance and concentrate on getting stronger and building size.

I'd love to hear any advice from those who’ve faced a similar situation. Is it worth sticking with slower weight loss or should I prioritize maintenance calories and muscle growth?

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Background:
Over the past five years, I’ve been through several cuts but I've always felt overweight during all of them. This is the first time I've been sub 200lbs in over a decade.

• July 2020: 253 lbs to 225 lbs (gained most of it back).
• 2021: 248 lbs to 215 lbs (gained most of it back again).
• 2022: 244 lbs to 234 lbs.

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This sucks idk

I’ve lost 60lbs since the beginning of this year by eating clean and exercising. I’m really proud of myself. I have eaten out only a few times in the last 9 months and only on special occasion for celebrations. I have a really close friend who asks me to eat out every single week. I tell him no so many times and he gets upset and then we just ignore it until he asks again. It’s so hard to track macros and eat out so I just avoid it. I have explained this to him so many times yet still he asks. At this point it kind of feels disrespectful, like I’m trying so hard to live better and I keep having to remind him I don’t want to eat like crap but he doesn’t respect it. Has anyone experienced this? What do your friends do? I’ve asked multiple times to not be asked to eat out because I have goals to meet and I feel like every time he texts me to go out he’s praying on my downfall. In this weight loss journey he hasn’t mentioned my weight loss or the difference in appearance once. Not saying I need to be applauded but it’s like he simply refuses to acknowledge it. It’s so hard already and the added stress of having to feel guilty eating out or guilty saying no to a friend is not great. Is this valid?

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Anyone else recently shifted from ED "recovery" to "weight loss"

45F, 5'2. CW 153 pounds. GW 120-125.

Twice in my life - 12 years ago and 4 years go - I successfully reached my goal weight for about a year before starting to gain it back. The first time I went from 177 to 121, and the second time from 155 to 117. Gained it back over the course of the past 3 years.

I've been in weight-loss mode pretty much my entire adult life, and have been living with a clinically diagnosed binge-eating disorder since sometime in my 20's. As we now know, a weight-loss mentality tends to make the binge-eating worse.

I've now been binge-free for 75 days and the reason it feels like it might stick this time is that I've let go of the hope and expectation of weight loss. I'm not counting calories or trying to "eat well", I'm just not binging. I haven't lost any weight but so far I've been fine with that because I know my recovery is the most important thing right now.

I am really struggling with letting go of my weight loss goals though, especially because it's not only because I want to look better. I want to feel better and enjoy my physical hobbies like running and cycling more. And of course I want to be healthy as I go into my "older years".

So my question I guess is if anyone else has successfully gone through ED recovery and then shifted into weight loss mode? How long did you focus only on your recovery before trying to lose weight?

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I lost 54 lbs since January and I am just proud of myself

Posting here because I can’t really talk about it with anyone in my real life. A few of my friends are struggling with weight so it feels kind of wrong to bring up my “weight loss accomplishments.” I hit my goal weight of 125 lbs last week and am now coasting at 121-125! I’m super proud of myself. I’ve worked HARD exercising and being accountable for my food choices these last 8 months. I’ve been so consistent and disciplined (which is NOT like the me beforehand) and it paid off. Started at 175-180 lbs and am now at ~125 lbs. I feel great!! If you’re looking for a sign to keep going this is it here and if you’re looking to post your accomplishments as well please comment so I can cheer you on :) Have a great night everyone

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I’m fat, and non athletic. I need beginner advice. ❤️

31, Female, 5’4” and 244lbs

Hi, everyone. I just joined a gym. I’ve gone once, then got the cold my kids brought home from school, but itching to go back once I’m feeling better and make myself commit to this.

Like a lot of people, I’m sure, I’m not new to weight loss journeys. Actually, I previously lost a ton of weight several years ago. I did keto, and pretty effortlessly dropped from like a size 22 to a size 8. I maintained at an 8/10/medium for a bit, but life happened, you know? I won’t go into my sob story too much because we all have them, but in the last year, I’ve experienced the most traumatic loss and been dealing with grieving. I had lost about 30lbs before this, then put it back on and then some. I’m now sitting at 244lbs at 5’4”.

I just can’t do the keto thing anymore. It worked for me back in the day, and I didn’t mind eating “low carb” for maintenance for a while. But fast forward a few years, and it just doesn’t seem to work for me anymore. Like, literally doesn’t help me lose weight (even though I’m experienced in it) and I find myself missing the “forbidden” foods, which I didn’t before. So now, I’m really trying to just look at healthy, lower calorie meals and snacks instead of anything restricting, or I know I won’t be able to stick with it. I want to have fun when I go out with my husband and kids. I want to not need a special keto diet when I visit family. And I don’t want to have to cook a whole separate meal for myself pretty much than what my kids and husband eat. 😅 I don’t mind eating low carb sometimes. I like the food. Love me a good salad! But I can’t make it a “rule” anymore.

I’ve never exercised or gone to a gym. Yes, I lost over 100lbs without exercise, but I definitely cannot pull that off again and it’s unrealistic lol. So, I joined a gym. I bought gym clothes and a new pair of sneakers. I knew if I spent the money on it, I’d feel “obligated” to go, and I’m hoping to make this my “me time” now that both kids are in school and learn to enjoy it.

I just… genuinely don’t know where to start. I lasted 5 minutes on the elliptical, and let’s be honest, those last 3 minutes were me fighting for my life lmao. 20 minutes on the treadmill at a brisk pace, then I tapped out. Because, bonus, I have scoliosis and my back was beginning to hurt and overdoing it won’t help me. I have not ventured to the weights because I have no idea what to do or how to do it.

I don’t know what’s recommended for fat loss (and toning), especially for someone who is NOT athletic in the slightest. I have very little endurance at this point. I need advice for a fat person. Where do I begin? If you have any advice, I’ll take it, and look into those machines/routines specifically. Nobody even glanced my way at the gym, but I still feel so self conscious — the fat girl who obviously has never stepped foot in the gym.

It’s time for some self care. If you’ve been there, done that, please share some wisdom. ❤️

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Is it healthy for me to try to lose around 4kg in a month?

Hi there,

I'm a 19-year-old female and I've been on a weight loss journey for a while now. A few months ago, I managed to lose about 9 kilos, but due to a combination of stress, lack of motivation, and some unhealthy habits, I ended up gaining most of it back. Right now, I weigh 77kg and I'm 1.66m tall.

I'm thinking of setting a goal to lose around 4kg in one month, but I'm unsure if that's realistic or even healthy for me. My plan is to combine intermittent fasting with a regular workout routine to reach this goal. I've tried intermittent fasting before, and I think it works well for me, but I want to make sure I'm approaching things in a balanced way this time.

I don't want to take any drastic or unhealthy measures, but I’m eager to shed this extra weight and get back to feeling more comfortable and confident in my body. Does losing 4kg in a month sound achievable without compromising my health? Are there specific things I should watch out for or avoid while trying to hit this target?

I’m open to adjusting my goals if necessary, but I’d love to hear if this is a safe and effective plan. Let me know if you need any additional information to give me a more accurate answer.

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