Advice I wish someone would've given me when I was struggling

One of the biggest shifts in my weight loss journey came when I stopped blaming everything around me and started taking accountability for where I was in life. To be fair, life happens. There were some things beyond my control that contributed to where I was at in life. But the reality was this: while not everything was my fault (although most probably was), it was still my responsibility to fix it. No one was forcing me to turn to food to deal with my stress, I did that on my own accord.

For the longest time I would blame external factors and circumstances beyond my control, effectively giving them all of my power. When I stopped pointing the finger at other people/things and started pointing back at myself, that's when things started to change. I realized no one was coming to save me. I was the only one that could lose the weight for me. I was the only one who cold put in the work.

Instead of being all 'woe for me' and focusing on the problems I shifted my focus to looking for solutions instead. That is when I began to take me power back and I finally started to make some progress with my weight. This was a harsh reality/brutal truth that I had to come to terms with but it changed everything for me. I share in hopes that someone else might relate to this and it helps them. If you're working through something similar and want to chat about it, feel free to reach out.

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NSV reached a new notch on my Fitbit band

I've lost about 13lbs in the last three weeks. When I first put on my Fitbit, I needed to put it on the third notch in. Now I'm able to comfortably put it on the fourth notch in.

I had previously lost about 80lbs on keto (and gained almost everything back because of life and stress and medical issues), but this time I'm using Noom to help support me as I go through this journey again (in addition to a GI doc, dietician, and nutritionist). I really don't want to put myself through weight loss surgery, but I really need to shed this weight before I end up ruining my knees and hips and mobility for good.

The app and the support have been great for helping me count calories and think differently about my meals. They really are helping me build much better habits. I'm getting so much more protein and hydration, too. And de-labeling my food has been really helpful for improving my relationship with food, too.

It's still a struggle to get moving because of my knee issues and arthritis, but I'm hoping that as the next amount comes off it'll take enough pressure off my joints so that I can start walking again. I'm on a 30 day heart monitor so I can't do any water activities until that's done, or else I'd be in a pool every day.

I'm really excited about the progress I've already made. I can't wait to see what my next victory is!

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running for weight loss?

hi everyone! i just started running a couple of weeks ago and am really loving it! i've read so many mixed messages online about running for weight loss (because running can make you hungrier and people often end up eating more than they burnt during their runs) but i'm really enjoying it so i'm going to continue, and just keep eating in a calorie deficit and managing my eating habits. i haven't noticed much changing on the scale yet, staying at about the same weight each day, but i read that this can often happen when you start a new type of training as your body gets used to it and retains more water etc. anyway, i'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and if you have any advice!

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Feeling so discouraged

HW - 104kg LW (in recent years) - 74kg CW - 83kg GW - 60kg

24F 5’5

I’m about a month into tracking again and trying to get off the extra weight I put on over winter. (10kg)

I’m weighing my food and going for around 1,600 but usually go over abit sometimes so averaging 1,800. I have been highly active for the last month either doing 15,000 steps a day or push biking around 20km and have also started running and back into weight lifting after a 5 month break where first 3 months were sedentary and other 2 I was doing 15k steps per day.

My weight has not changed in the month and I have not noticed any other physical changes. I have been through weight loss several times before so I’m reasonably in tune with knowing when my body is changing.

I’m lost as to whether I need to put my calories up or down.

I’ve been waking up bloated every morning and I’m confused as to why. My diet is mostly whole foods and around 110g Protien.

Any advice? Thanks

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Did your weight loss change more than just how you look?

When I started my weight loss journey, it was mainly to look better. But looking back now, it’s crazy how it ended up being the biggest driver for every positive change in my life.

Losing 145lbs didn’t just change how I looked, it made me way more disciplined, driven, and confident. It’s helped me improve in so many areas, and even though it started as just a number on the scale, it’s completely changed my mindset and how I approach life.

I could go on forever about how much better my life is because of this journey, but I’m curious, what has weight loss done for anyone who has managed to do it? How has it surprised you or changed your life in ways you didn’t expect?

For anyone still in the thick of it, I hope this gives you a little motivation. It’s not just about the weight; it’s about unlocking so much more.

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Stuck - diet break

I had a rough holiday season (death in the family, sick a lot, general holiday butteryness) and while I didn't gain really (win!), I've been maintaining at about 25-30 pounds above goal for about 3 months now. I'm short and my weight loss had already stalled out a bit as I got closer to goal. I'm getting back into my eating and walking habits but where I really have been struggling is with hunger. I've always had really bad hunger cues (pcos, insulin resistance) but everything feels amped to 11 now. Meals that used to be perfectly fine to tide me over feel like they haven't even happened. I just don't understand how I am sometimes even hungrier after a high-protein, high-fiber meal. I've thought about adding more intense weight training this year but I feel like it would make the hunger so much worse.

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That awkward feeling of leaving a friend in the dust

I have a good friend. In September of 2024 we chatted about wanting to get back in shape now that our daughters are getting older (three year olds). For context, I'm 34f 5'5" with a starting weight of 188. She must have had similar stats but a tiny bit shorter. I don't know exact numbers.

We both buckled down and started our exercise routines, encouraging each other along the way. She's been crushing it in the gym, focusing a lot on strength training with some cycling as well. I've been running 10 miles per week with an evening of hot yoga per week.

I also started counting calories because I understand it all comes down to CICO to lose fat, but I kept this part of my journey to myself. I feel there can be such a stigma with counting calories and also my diet is my business.

But lately I've been feeling guilty as I've lost almost 40 pounds and my friend has maybe lost 5-10? She's not weighing herself. I know it's not a race and slow and steady often wins. But she's made comments like it must be all the cardio/running I'm doing and also says some of the classic things about how her metabolism is slow or maybe she's not eating enough, etc. but I also know she likes to snack late at night. I want to tell her the "secret" and gloriousness that is counting calories but I don't want to sound preachy or condescending.

She's still my wonderful friend and we spend time together with our sweet girls not focusing on weight loss, but i can't help but feel a little guilty about my own success. Just needed to put this out there in case anyone can relate.

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