Week 7 into my calorie deficit as a binge eater. Lost 10kg.

Starting Weight: 123kg || Peak of Weightloss (week5): 112.5kg || Current Weight: 113kg

Hi. It's been around a month or 2 since I last updated. I like using this sub to post about my weight loss journey just for advice & hopefully it motivates others to keep going.

I went 5 weeks STRONG without struggling with my deficit. The past 2 weeks, I'm not going to lie, I PARTICULARLY struggled. At first on week 6, I was doing alright and then because my days were longer, I would get hungrier and more bored after I came home so I would binge. This week was probably the worst, not a single day did I stay within my deficit.

I knew this was bound to happen at some point. I know to some people u might be thinking what a bad mindset to have but to be honest I've done far better than I thought. I know my journey with weight loss isn't going to be linear- I've always known that from the beginning & ESPECIALLY as someone who struggles a lot with binge eating, I knew at one point I would start struggling as this is the longest I've gone without binge eating.

The important thing is, I'm planning on restarting my deficit. I'm going to weigh myself again, take all my body measurements & my "before pics" and start fresh tomorrow. I plan on updating every week to help motivate myself. I've lost a total of 10kg so far.

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Lost 4lb in a week

Last week I joined a weight loss club as I've never been able to lose weight despite years of trying - it's just steadily increased.

Every week we will have a weigh in, and I've found the accountability to be really motivating.

Last week I set a goal to lose a pound a week for a slow steady decrease that was manageable and sustainable.

Today's weigh in and I'd lost 4lb - much more than expected.

Is this normal for a first week, or do I need to up my calories a bit?

I'm female, now eating average 1200 calories a day, sit all day for work, 5'5", 174lb. Macros are 35% protein, 44% carbs and 21% fat.

Any thoughts would be helpful!

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Weight loss after taking antidepressants or ADHD meds?

Hi there - just wondered if anyone experienced weight loss after taking antidepressants or ADHD meds. I'm an active enough person and try to eat relatively healthy, however through my 'down/sad' periods / as result of ADHD, I am constantly snacking and usually have food (carbs, sugar) as my main source of dopamine.

I wondered if anyone has addressed this root cause issue, either through anti-anxiety meds/ anti-depressants or ADHD meds, and therefore lessened the 'food noise' or quick dopamine fix?

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What keeps you motivated?

30F 5’6” SW 353 CW 213 GW 180

Weight loss can be a long, challenging journey. What keeps you motivated during the times you just want to give up?

I am new to r/loseit and am also looking to make some new friends who can relate!

I am a chronic yo-yo dieter and am determined to stick with my new habits this time. I was overweight as a kid and it followed me into my adult life. I recently had weight loss surgery for the 2nd time on 7/21/23. Having had the surgery twice is embarrassing and deflating to say the least.

I am proud of myself for not giving up and continuing to prioritize my health. Sometimes it just feels like I don’t have enough will power and that I’m just “white knuckling” my way through weight loss.

I do see a therapist regularly and am on medication for depression and anxiety. I also meditate, journal, and keep a gratitude list daily. I try to fill my free time with meaningful activities that fill me up, mostly spending face to face quality time with friends and family. I take 30 minute walks outside to my local neighborhood park every day as well.

Sometimes I just feel like throwing my hands up and giving up on weight loss altogether.

What keeps you motivated?

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High Protein + Fiber = Weight loss

The question is whether eating a high-protein, high-fiber diet leads to weight loss. Currently, I walk 10,000 steps daily and practice intermittent fasting, not eating from 8 PM to 12 PM. I log my food intake and aim to stay under 2,000 calories, ensuring I meet my daily requirements for fiber, protein, and iron. I’ve read online that increasing protein and fiber can make weight loss easier. Do you think there's truth to this? I'm curious if focusing on these nutrients can enhance my weight loss efforts alongside my current routine. Any thoughts or insights on how protein and fiber contribute to weight loss would be greatly appreciated.

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tough advice needed for weight loss

I’m a 21F and i’ve been unhappy with my weight for my whole life. I’ve gone back and forth with any kind of diet and it just seems like I can’t stick to them. If I ever do stick to them something always happens in my life that throws me off. I’m in college and to be blunt, I just wanna look hot. I want to have a good body and I want to feel good about myself. I want to enjoy shopping for clothes and taking pictures. I need some like really tough love advice. Something that I can think about that will either motivate me to the max or it will make me so mad that I can’t break the habit of dieting and working out. Doesn’t necessarily have to be mean, but at this point i’m literally open to anything. please help and feel free to say anything that might’ve helped you in your journey.

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Ladies, how do you mentally handle weight fluctuations due to your cycle

Hi LoseIt Ladies,

I am kind of losing it right now. I have been doing well on my weight loss journey. I was thinking that I was almost where I need to be. Cue PMS. My weight has shot up. The scale just keeps going up each day. Now I know my body. I know my body holds onto weight one week before my period like clockwork. But this is still messing with my head. I wonder if my weight loss journey actually IS going that well or if the weight I'm seeing on the scale is real weight. When will this cycle weight come back off so I can know what my actual weight is? What is going on with my body? Anyways, how do you ladies manage this? How do you not get discouraged once a month when the scale just won't agree with you and reflect your hard work?

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