No results after 6 weeks, feeling defeated

Hey guys, over the past few years since I started work, I've (31M) gained over 7kg / 15lbs due to physical inactivity (WFH), binge eating and stress. I used to be really physically active (rockclimbing, football, MMA etc.) but have found it difficult to sustain while working.

As such, my 2025 resolution was to lose the weight, but through small sustainable and achievable discipline. The goal was to make life changes which I commit to, with a very conservative goal of 3kg / 6.5lbs weight loss in 8 weeks.

Baseline: Height: 167cm / 5"7 Weight: 75kg / 165lbs Exercise: NA Diet: 2 meals a day + snacking

Weight loss program: Exercise: - 10k steps/ day, everyday - Gym 4 times a week - HIIT class / 5km run 2 times a week - Diet: 2 meals a day, but reduced portion size and adding protein, no snacking - No alcohol

However, I'm 6 weeks in and I'm absolutely devastated that I'm exactly at the same weight that I've started at. Visually, I'm starting to see progress in my arms and shoulders, but my beer belly is still massive.

I understand that some of the fat loss could have been offset by muscle gain and increased glycogen stores. And to address the meal changes, no, my portion sizes did not increase since 2024 baseline, other than swapping carbs for protein (eg. Less rice, more chicken). I also weighed in at the same conditions (11am every Wednesday before meals).

But evenso, I just cannot fathom how I'm not losing any weight at all?? I mean I'm not even expecting severe weight loss, but this is just so demoralizing. ChatGPT has said that a possibility is that my reduced meals has lowered my metabolic rate, but even so... It makes zero sense.

I have a Fitbit which tracks my daily calorie burn. In 2024, I was averaging 2.4k/day. Now, I'm at 2.9k/day. Even if there is an overestimatation, it's the same device throughout this journey. There is no possible way that I'm eating 3k calories in those 2 meals. Heck even 2.5k calories is a stretch. This makes ZERO sense. Please help :(

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Weight loss plateau

Struggling with weight loss and getting weaker.

Hello, I’m a 23 year old who is 6’2, 182 pounds and roughly 20% body fat. I’ve been over weight most my life. Was 212 pounds 2 years ago then lost a lot of weight got down to 169. Then decided to “dirty bulk” (worst decision ever) back up to 205. I’ve now been stuck at this 180 pound mark for awhile, I’ll lose weight then have a travel week or go home for holidays etc and a weeks worth of bad eating off puts my progress. I count my calories, I weigh everything out, I lift 5 days a week and do incline cardio 7 days a week, I get 10,000 steps a day, I sleep 8+ hours a night. I eat 1700-1800 calories 150-190g protein a day. My lifts have been the same for over half a year maybe even gotten weaker. I’ve tried changing reps, exercises, etc. I get good rest. I owe it to myself to see my abs once in my life. I know they are overrated but as a life long fat kid I owe it to myself to have the discipline to get there. I’m so confused as to why I’m eating so few calories and still struggling to lose weight, I’m starving some days and don’t let myself eat.

I wouldn’t mind getting weaker if the weight loss results were there but they aren’t. So I’m basically getting weaker and not losing any fat.

Any ideas where I could be going wrong would be nice, as well as where I should adjust my caloric intake to? I’ve recently raised my protein to 200g minimum a day and still at that 1700-1800 calories.

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Post Weight Loss

I’m (34F) 135 pounds down from my highest over 4 years. This is a question for men and women who have lost a significant amount of weight and have dated after weight loss. Do you find that potential partners are put off by your weight loss? I’ve had 2 men show interest until they find out I used to be obese.

I have also found people rat themselves out to me and make crude comments about people in bigger bodies, not knowing my past. It’s wild.

Would love to hear your weird/eye opening post weight loss stories. Specifically around dating, but other topics are interesting too.

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Did your health improve after losing weight?

So I’m pretty far along my weight loss journey. I’m at the bottom of overweight bmi as I am 199 pounds at 6,3. I want to be ideally 170 ish.

I was just wondering if your health improves after losing weight. I have noticed some bad effects of even just being overweight. Such as worse sleep quality, out of breath running, can’t stand up as long, sex is worse etc.

Did life and your health improve for you when you got fit and lost the weight? Do you notice improvements in things that were previously damaging your health?

I really want to get fit and be able to join sports teams again without it being hard to run around tbh. I know what I need to do I just need to get over that last hurdle lol.

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How I Finally Beat Late Night Snacking - Simple Tricks That Helped Me Drop 15lbs (And Keep Them Off!)

After years of struggling with late-night snacking, I finally cracked the code and wanted to share what worked for me. This was seriously my biggest hurdle in weight loss, and breaking this habit helped me lose 15 pounds over three months.

Here's what actually worked:

Brushing my teeth right after dinner. This sounds so simple, but it creates a mental "end" to eating for the day. Plus, nothing tastes good with that minty freshness!

Having herbal tea ready to go. I keep a few flavors I love (apple cinnamon and vanilla chamomile) and make a cup when cravings hit. The warm liquid is surprisingly satisfying.

Moving my evening routine away from the kitchen. I used to watch TV in the living room, which meant easy access to snacks. Now I watch in my bedroom or home office.

Setting a firm "kitchen closed" time. Mine is 7:30 PM. I even put a sticky note on the fridge as a reminder.

The key was finding replacements for the habit, not just trying to white-knuckle through the cravings. These changes felt sustainable, and I've kept the weight off for six months now.

Hope this helps someone else who's fighting the same battle!

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Love Your Body: 5 Tips for a Healthy Valentine’s Day

With so much emphasis on love around Valentine’s Day, we’d like to suggest that you turn your love inward and think about some ways that you can love yourself and your body. Whether you are just starting out with a healthier lifestyle or you’ve been at it for a while now, you likely know that the journey has its ups and downs.

But no matter what life throws your way, you deserve to treat yourself well. Oftentimes, that means not being so hard on yourself. When you make a mistake, accept it, learn from it and move on. Don’t dwell or allow yourself to spiral out of control. You can always get back on track.

It’s time to give yourself some credit and show a little love to the body that has gotten you this far in your journey. To help you shift your focus toward loving your body and doing good for you, we’ve rounded up some fun tips for a healthy Valentine’s Day.

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Show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day with these five healthy tips:

1. Crush your chocolate cravings.

While chocolates might be the quintessential Valentine’s Day treat, there is a way to get your chocolate fix without totally derailing your diet with a heart-shaped box of sugar-packed sweets. The Leaf Weight Loss Blog is filled with nutritious and delicious chocolate recipes, such as our Flourless Chocolate Raspberry Cake. You could also satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthful way with one of these healthy chocolate snack hacks!

Nutrisystem offers a variety of chocolate treats on our snack menu that are both tasty and weight loss-friendly. We’re totally crushing on our Chocolaty Fudge Bar, Chocolate Flavored Pretzels and Chocolate Brownie Sundae.

2. Cook dinner at home.

Instead of making a reservation with your V-day date, why don’t you consider cooking a meal together at home? It can be romantic and fun to prepare an entrée and share it cozily at the dinner table. You can still light candles and even dress up if you want. Take a look at the recipe section on The Leaf for a wide range of meals that fit into your Nutrisystem program.

By cooking at home, you’ll save money, fat and calories. Many restaurants tend to use more oils, sugar and salt in their food preparation. This can cause a single meal to provide most or all of your total recommended daily calories. The fact is that you could make a much healthier version of the same meal at home.

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3. Make wise choices.

Of course, if dining out is one of your favorite things about the holiday, there are ways to do it that won’t totally set you off track. For instance, you can plan ahead by researching restaurant menus online so that you’ll be able to make a smart choice. Look for veggie-based dishes or lean meats that are grilled or baked. Avoid fried foods and meals with creamy sauces.

Keep your portion sizes in check by splitting an entrée with your date or immediately boxing up half of it before you even start eating. You can find many other smart tips for dining out right here on The Leaf! Take a look at the Nutrisystem Dining Out Guide so that a dinner out doesn’t derail your healthy eating plan.

4. Get your heart pumping.

If you want to show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day, then you should get it pumping with a fun activity that you enjoy. Whether it’s cycling, going for a jog, doing yoga or walking with a friend, choose something that you love to do so that it’s fun and rewarding.

If you’re paired up this holiday, you might consider trying out a partner exercise. Just do a quick internet search for a “couple’s workout” and you’ll discover many great ideas to strengthen both your body and relationship. Of course, if you’re rocking it single this V-day, you can still love yourself and your body by getting that heart rate up and improving your cardiovascular health.

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5. Spread the love.

Taking care of your mind and spirit is incredibly important and something that you might be thinking about this Valentine’s Day. Why not share the love this February by making a date with a local volunteer organization? Donating your time and effort to serve those in need is the perfect way to give back to others. Whether it’s handing out meals at a soup kitchen, organizing shelves at a local food pantry or even taking shelter dogs for a walk, you’ll feel good about spreading love to others in the community—and you’ll make a difference in their lives, too.

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Highschool Athlete to College Non-Athlete Difference

I recently came across my highschool recruiting page that I made for myself and was kindof surprised by how badly college has effected my health. I have never been a big tracker of my weight especially not back then when I was really involved in my sports and so I didnt have a bench mark for pre-college me except for the fact that I had to add my weight for recruiters.

Recently since I’ve started on my weight loss journey and have been weighing myself and have seen that from then to this new years I had gained 65 pounds (from 165 - 230) (for context Im F22 5’9”) and it really kickstarted my journey to not exactly get back to where I was but at least get some of my athleticism and fitness back and in the last month i have lost 10 lbs. Anyways I thought I’d just share since Im sure im not the only former athlete who is struggling with this and would love any tips on how to get back into a fitness mindset after focusing mostly on school for so long.

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