Frustrated with weight loss journey

Looking for some advice/commiseration/encouragement

As the title says. I was going well and now I’m stuck at only having lost 3.7kg (about 8 pounds) since July. I keep moving in a 3kg weight window of 93-95kg, but can’t seem to budge it.

I’m 5’3, eating between 1500-1800 cal per day. I exercise at least half an hour most days but also have a relatively active job - so will end most days on 10k+ steps, usually 6-8k of which I got at work.

I had been having takeaway once a week and then a fakeaway meal on weekends, but the last few weekends I probably have been having meals out more often…I know that may also be contributing. Maybe I just didn’t account for how much. Probably a bit of denial.

I’m just feeling a bit disheartened and like I should drop my calories down to maybe be in a 1200-1500 window.

This community has meant a lot to me so I was just after some understanding and reinforcement.

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Feeling frustrated, but also proud?

I have been over 200 pounds since 6th grade. I’m 33 now. Since 2021 I’ve been pregnant 3 times, birthed two children in less than 2 years, and nursed them both for well over a year. That’s currently an exaggeration I guess. My daughter I nursed until almost 2, then my son arrived and he’s currently 11 months. I plan to continue for a while though.

At my highest weight, even before pregnancy, I was 290. I’m currently 208 and STUCK. I’ve lost 82 pounds since November 25, 2023. I feel GREAT about that. But man, I am really starting to struggle.

The scale hasn’t budged in about two weeks. Sometimes this happens and then one morning I wake up and boom, down 3 pounds. Usually I can roll with it and remind myself that eating well and exercising are good for me regardless of what the scale is doing. I’m setting a wonderful foundation for my kids. It’s elevating my mental health. It’s nourishing my body and soul. It’s building discipline etc etc etc.

But damn it!!! I want to see 199 so freaking bad! My WHOLE LIFE has been spent needing to lost 100 pounds. All of adolescence, young adulthood spent well over 200 and here I am on the edge of Onederland and hitting a plateau. Frustrating!!!

I’m still doing the things though. And for the sake of hyping myself up, here are some NSV I’m proud of.

-Showing up for myself with my workouts. Even if they’re messy, interrupted by babies needing diaper changes or help at the potty or spilled soup or a nap earlier than normal. I keep doing it. I come back and finish. -I’m down to a size 14 from size 22 -I had to take the chain extender off my favorite necklace -I have a jawline and clavicle and shoulder definition -Down from a 2xl shirt to a L -Have evolved past my limiting all or nothing mindset, and have moved into a “consistently showing up is better than doing it perfectly or not at all” mindset

Idk why I’m posting this really. I’m an outward processor and don’t want to always be talking about weight loss with my friends and family. Especially bc they’re mostly all disordered in their relationship with food, not genuinely interested in my life and I don’t want my daughter hearing so much focus on it. She is a great intuitive relationship with food and I want to continue that. My husband is a huge support but I know it can get old listening to someone ramble about something kinda vain.

Thanks for reading. This has been an encouraging community to be a part of.

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No longer obese! Just overweight lol

I’ve seen other people post this accomplishment and now it’s my turn!

I started my weight loss journey early August 2024 doing CICO and a bit more walking. I started at 224 lbs, and today I weighed in at 196.6 lbs! That means my BMI is 29.9 which is officially just “overweight” and no longer “obese” 😅 It’s a bit funny to be celebrating being overweight, but it’s so much better from where I started. I haven’t been under 200 in over 4 years and it feels so good.

My next milestone is hitting 193 lbs, which would be the weight I was before my first pregnancy in 2020 :’) I’m so excited and feeling so much better - not just physically but mentally!

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What is a healthy sustainable amount of weight to lose in 3-4 months

I’m 155 pounds 5’5 and barely active (office job)

I have been improving my diet over the past 3 months, very minor things such as reducing sugary sodas and eating more balanced meals. Cooking with less oil and eating out less etc.

I was able to go from 162 to 155 in that period. So very slow weight loss but gained a lot of better eating habits.

I want to speed things up just a little with a proper calorie deficit.

Does anyone the most amount of weight I can lose sustainably in around 3 months?

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how can i tell im in a deficit?

im 14 and i dont strictly count calories. i have been eating whatever i want whenever i'm hungry for 3 months up until a few weeks ago, nd i didnt gain or lose any weight. so now i go in a caloric deficit and i tell myself that 1700 calories a day is probably about 250 calories of deficit, right? i calculate my bmr and 1750 is literally my maintenance IF i excercise 3-4 times a week!! so should i just wing it and eat less without counting (i tell from hunger cues and sometimes 18-20 hrs fasting ) and/or burn off extra calories i have counted (for example burning off breakfast so that your net is just lunch and dinner ergo a calorie deficit), or should i start counting every calorie so that i KNOW i'm actually doing something?? bc it's been like 2 or mayyybe 3 weeks and i do feel lighter in a way, though my clothes still fit pretty much the same. my scale is broken so i hv to wait until tomorrow for a proper wegh-in after like a month of not weighing myself, so i might update this.

what are some signs that i'm actually in a calorie deficit? is it just placebo? las time i lost weight like i am now i got a slow (5-6 kg) weight loss in about 5ish??? months, but that might have just been growing up... I DONT KNOW!!!

plus i cant count clories very accurately bc my meals are usually not cooked by me, though i do usually google the approximate calories / count my snacks, breakfast and meals i prepare.

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Anyone had an injury during their weight loss journey?

Hello!

I just wanted to know if anyone had an injury in their lives when they were on their weight loss journey? If so how did it go for you? How did you navigate your diet or life during this period of your life? Did you pause your journey?

I fractured my foot in Sept and had surgery to fix it in October. I am 195lbs and 5'10" looking to hit 160lbs. I started my journey in March 2023 at 255lbs. I am still Non-Weight Bearing. It's killing me inside right now that I am slowly heading towards my bad habits around eating. It doesn't help that I loss muscle mass instead of fat. I'm still at least a couple months before I go back to normalcy.

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Advice for structuring weight loss.

Hello, I am a 5'7" 32yo M currently at 272 Lbs. I began my weight loss journey at around 335 lbs two years ago. It's been a struggle as some life events have seen me stall or regain weight. Currently it's Nov and I began again in middle September at 287 lbs. My target weight is around 150 lb.

I made a personal goal to walk 10k steps every day in October and while I fell short some days, I still averaged out 8k steps which I view as progress over the sedentary lifestyle I started with. I exercised with basic calisthenics such as Push-ups, crunches, and squats 2-3 times a week. I've also initiated dieting and clean eating, cutting out most sugar and limiting carbohydrates. I cook my food from basic ingredients with as little of it processed as possible. So far I feel much better psychologically and far more energized. My goal for November is to continue with the foundations I've laid before myself while incorporating additional habits such as calorie counting and intensifying my resistance training. I am currently saving for for powerblock dumb bells and other home gym equipment because I'm more comfortable working out in privacy than dealing with trips to the gym or the high fees in my area.

I realized this past summer that if broke another yearly resolution to 'lose the weight' I doubt I would ever do it. I understand this is a drastic expectation, but my goal is to lose 10-12 Lbs a month. I have been 'chubby' most of my life, and morbidly obese twice in the aftermath of major personal setbacks. I would really like to finally feel comfortable and attractive in my own skin. If anyone can offer me advice as I continue my journey, I would greatly appreciate it.

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