Weight loss without counting calories?

In the past I've made some pretty bad experiences with calorie counting. I did it like a year ago for some time, but then my mental health declined and I started binging. It was always nothing or everything. I gained all the lost weight back. Eventhough that was almost a year ago, I still have those loud thoughts about food and calories constantly in the back of my mind. I also have experiences with early stages of bulimia, also a result of the calorie counting. Despite all that, I want to lose a few kgs, because I don't feel comfortable in my body and skin. Regarding my history with food I know calorie counting will eventually lead to an eating disorder. My idea was to participate in the 75 hard challenge. My rules would be: -Eating healthy and filling meals and less snacks -2 45 minute workouts per day (for example weightlifting and a walk, or sometimes even stretching) -3 litres water per day -a progress pic everyday -7-9 hours of sleep Do you think I could tone up with this routine but without calorie counting?

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Feeling down, committing to a restart

In the past I lost 50lb, from 230 to 180. For years I’ve half assed trying to lose the additional 10lb but in general I hovered around 185lbs. That was fine but not ideal.

The past three months, whether to do frustrations, fatigue, the holidays, and general lack of commitment. I ate like a king and for the first time since 2021 I’m starting to edge into the XL category and boy am I depressed about it.

Three days after Thanksgiving I brought myself to a weigh in again? For the first time in a month where I was at 190lb (bleh). I’m at 201lbs (bleh).

I’m so mad at myself to doing this to myself. But I’m at least thankful that I’ve done this before and I know therefore I can do it again. I’m committing to losing the weight and getting down to 170lbs by June 2025. It won’t be easy, but it’s doable, even if it’s only 1lb a week.

I’m also commiting to finally running that half marathon. I bet both the training and the weight loss will go hand in hand.

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Complete beginner low budget nutrition?

I've been interested in getting into running for awhile. I recently got started in jogging around my complex. But I don't know at all what to buy that would improve my health. I suffer from overeating - 40lbs overweight. Most of what I eat is ramen, popcorn, nachos with cheese, and chips with sour cream. I am interested in weight loss, but in a well balanced healthy way that will also build me up for fitness training. Namely changing to healthy eating.

I'm working with my neighbor. Both of us are poor. But I can afford to buy us both food. And she will do the cooking for us. Therefore, both of us can work together to start eating healthy. I just don't know what to get. She told me to get shrimp. That's it. I don't have any plan or clue what to get. Or what to eat each day. I would like to have lots more vegetables.

Please help. TYVM!

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Looking for a weight loss buddy!

I've been struggling with binge eating and have been obsessed with losing weight. It’s been a cycle of restriction and then overeating, and honestly, it’s taken a toll on my mental and physical health. But this time, I’ve decided I want to do things differently. I’ve decided not to focus on losing weight but instead to eat healthier and work out more.

I’m looking for someone to share meal pictures with, exchange tips, and just be there for each other when motivation dips. and just so you know, I’m from Korea, so you’ll definitely see a lot of very Korean meals from me. lol. Also, just a heads-up, I’m still learning English, so there might be times when my grammar or wording isn’t perfect. I hope that’s okay with you.

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why is my maintenance calorie count so low?

TDEE calculator says my maintenance is 1,600 calories. this is do able for me regularly, but when I want a 500 calorie deficit 1,100 calories is near impossible. I tried it, but eating 1100 calories a day made me really ill and weak.

current stats: female, 5’6, 135 lbs.

exercise: basically completely inactive other than walking to classes on campus. Figured upping my exercise would help but everything I see says that the thing to focus on is diet, not exercise

not sure if I have hormonal issues or anything. My period has been all out of order lately (cycle used to be 28 days consistently, then went between 20-22 days for a few months, and now its over a week late) but im not sure if that is related.

also: im very dehydrated. i drink around 0.5-1 cup of water a day, definitely something i need to work on but im nit sure if it affects weight loss

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Need to know if my workout is good enough?

Hello!!

I (22 M, 6’2) starter my weight loss journey in the beginning of August. I started at 247.5 Lbs, and now I’m 218 Lbs.

I’ve done only walking as it fits into my schedule and I want to lose the fat before hitting the weights. I’ve had to switch to a gym membership for my walks because in my area it’s too cold to walk outside for long periods of times. I’ve been doing the treadmill at about 6.5 Incline @ 4.2 MPH for 35-45 minutes. Is this a good workout, or is it something any average person would do? I feel really good after I leave, what Im assuming a runners high would feel like, but I don’t want to assume this is more than it is.

(Yes, I’m aware I should be doing what’s best for me and comparison is the thief of joy, however I actually enjoy comparing my selves to others during this journey because it motivates me to get to where I should be/where people within my range are.) Any tips or advice greatly appreciated!

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30 Day Accountability Challenge - December Sign ups!

Hello lose it folks!

It’s that time again, time for a new sign-up post for the December 2024 daily accountability challenge!

For the newbies, please start here, so much valuable information.

https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/wiki/quick_start_guide

https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/wiki/faq

This is the sign-up post to outline your goals. Don't feel you have to limit yourself to weight loss or health goals, we’d love to hear about whatever goal you’re chasing.

There will be a daily update post for you to post how your day went, you can use whichever daily post fits your time zone. Don’t worry about missing days, you are always welcome here!

At the end of the month, there is a wrap up post to reflect on the month as a whole & what you learned.

We try to foster a supportive, caring place to discuss the actual day to day of deficits & counting & caring so much about how we fuel our bodies & lives. So be kind, interact if you like & hopefully you feel supported and cared for.

Let’s talk goals, here are mine for the month ahead:

Fruit or veg with every meal, one piece of cake a week:

Maintenance & pre log meals:

Don’t spend $ outside of preset weekly budget:

Weigh in daily to establish trend weight:

Find a way to enjoy moving my body everyday: What’s been working lately is punching the standing bag, belly dancing, yoga & if I really don’t want to, sit on the stationary bike & hate life 🤣. X/X days.

Journal for two minutes every morning: Keeps me semi sane. X/X days.

Today's gratitude or laugh list: Today, I’m grateful for & I found humor / a laugh in/with.

Meditate (sensory grounding) for 5 minutes to combat hyper vigilance: Trying to keep my parasympathetic nervous system in check

Self-care activity for today: Every day. I’m stuck with me might as well take care of me.

How did I do yesterday?

Now, onto you lovely folks! What are your goals for next month?

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