Receiving compliments from people you can’t tell are being real about it?

So I’ve basically lost over 65lbs and still counting in almost 3 years.

SW205, GW130, CW135; 5’ (F30)

I’ve admitted to myself that I have a serious food addiction problem and have actually taken control of my constant food cravings this year.

Although throughout this time I’ve received numerous compliments from family and coworkers, I don’t know why, but I get nervous when people of a much larger weight give me compliments suddenly too.

Im not trying to insinuate they mean harm when they say anything. I know them and they’re very nice people, but I can’t help but want to run and hide when they say anything about my weight because I get this overwhelming feeling of guilt.

Like I’m offending them in some way by not being a big girl myself anymore.

They’re still friendly coworkers with me when we’re around each other, but I seriously want to turn invisible when they say any complements to me.

My weight loss has always been becuase of pretty bad medical concerns that consist of my heart health and spinal stenosis. So I don’t try hard to receive compliments. My primary focus has been on my health. I’m also a bit of a hypochondriac, so I’m eating a lot better because feeling like I wasn’t going to wake up in the morning for months made me anxious as all hell about death and how I wasn’t ready for any of that, but I digress.

So yeah. Is it normal to feel this way around heavier set individuals when they pay you a compliment? How does anyone cope with this? TIA!

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How do I gain muscle while losing a significant amount of weight l?

A few years ago, I (21M) managed to drop from 310 pounds down to 185, but even at that lower weight, I didn’t have much muscle and I still carried noticeable fat in my face and stomach. Unfortunately, life threw some challenges my way, and I eventually climbed back up to around 280. Since then, I’ve dropped back to 190, but once again, I found myself in the same situation—lighter, but not lean or muscular. I’ve now gained a bit of that weight back and currently sit at around 220.

This time, I want things to be different. I’m pushing to get down to around 170, but with a clear focus on building muscle and achieving a lean, defined look, not just losing weight for the sake of it. I’ve started incorporating core workouts into my routine, which I hope will help with the belly fat, but I’m still unsure how to strike the right balance between losing fat and gaining muscle effectively. I also want to make sure I don’t lose strength or look “skinny fat” again.

Given my history of weight loss without muscle development, what’s the most effective way to lose weight while also building real, visible muscle and achieving a leaner physique? Are there specific types of training, nutrition strategies, or recovery approaches I should follow to avoid repeating the same pattern? I’m ready to commit, but I want to be smart about it this time and actually reach the body I’ve been aiming for. Currently I’m sitting at aggressive 1500 calories Intake daily but I’m burning around 800-1000 Calories at the gym daily also. I started this “cut” around 2 weeks ago and I’m down 8 pounds so far. Any tips or suggestions help massively.

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How to get over the fear of loose skin

Hi! I'm a 21F, 5'4 and 218 pounds. I started my weight loss journey like a week ago and I have to say, I am SO SCARED of getting loose skin. I know the mantra is "would you rather have loose skin or heart disease" but if I'm being honest, the main reason I'm loosing weight is for aesthetics. The health benefits are great, obviously, but I'm already so insecure about how my body looks (I have HS, so lots of scars) that I can't get it out of my head that if I'm going to have loose skin, what's the point? I'm just adding to the list of things to be insecure about.

Like I want to be able to wear tank tops without covering my arms but if I'm going to have flabby skin even after loosing 100 pounds then it all just feels like I'm still going to be stuck in a fat body. I'm also starting to hate myself for letting it get so bad that I've essentially doomed myself 🙃. Is there anything that helped you change your perspective? I know loosing weight is the objective right thing to do, but I already feel so defeated??

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Anyone got rid of their buffalo hump?

Hey so for context, I am 169 cm ,F , 96kgs. I’ve been overweight most of my life (hormonal issues + food addiction) I have finally decided to take some action and started a weight loss journey. Somewhere along the way I developed a buffalo hump and then its been there for 7 years now. Its one of my biggest insecurities and i need some motivation right now. Would love to hear about any successful stories about getting rid of it with natural weight loss.

I also have been tested for cushing’s and Pcos and that’s all clear and i have none of that. The doctor said it’s just a fat deposit. Anyways, I feel really lost and weak right now because i had to give up probably the only coping mechanism i’ve abused my whole life (food). Anyways, Was anybody able to successfully get rid of it completely? I am so insecure about it and I never put my hair up. the thought of maybe one day being able to put my hair up and have my neck looking normal almost makes me want to cry. Anyways, Thanks for listening!

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Only motivated when it’s almost too late, don’t be like me

So im 30f, 261 pounds and getting married next year. My doctor told me my liver is at risk due to fatty liver and some scarring, and that I needed to lose at least 30 pounds by November. I was laid off from my job in February and I told myself that I would use the time I’m unemployed to hit the gym.

I didn’t do a SINGLE thing. None of those things motivated me one bit. I actually probably spiraled into a food depression and drank a small can of coke (which I normally never do), once a week and got some fried food more than normal. I ate like garbage and didn’t bother wanting to weigh myself.

2 weeks ago I had a job interview that I thought was going to pan out into a job. And I started SPIRALING. What about all the working out I was going to do? Can I start 2 weeks out, so I can try and do some miracle weight loss? Is this new schedule going to fuck up my eating even more?

In my panic I started going to the gym. I’ve gone 3 times a weeks for the last 2 weeks, going on 3. I didn’t get the job, which sucked because I’m sick of the rejections. But man did it kick my butt into gear. And it only happened because it was almost too late to take advantage of the time I have.

I hope I continue to stay motivated and keep it up. And also that I get a job soon! Stay motivated friends!

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What’s Your Go-To Strategy When You Hit a Weight Loss Plateau?

Hitting a weight loss plateau can be incredibly frustrating—you're putting in the work, sticking to your routine, but the scale just won’t budge. I’ve been there, and I know how demotivating it can feel. But the good news? Plateaus are a normal part of the journey, and breaking through them is totally possible with the right adjustments. So, I’m curious: what’s your go-to strategy when progress stalls?

For me, the first thing I do is take a closer look at my calorie intake. Sometimes, as we lose weight, our maintenance calories drop, and what used to be a deficit isn’t cutting it anymore. Tracking more strictly or even just mixing up my meals can help. Others swear by changing up their workout routine—adding strength training, increasing intensity, or trying a completely new form of exercise. There’s also the psychological side—sometimes a short maintenance break (eating at maintenance calories for a week or two) can help reset both metabolism and motivation.

But I’d love to hear from you all. Have you found a particular trick that worked wonders? Did you adjust macros, try intermittent fasting, or maybe focus on sleep and stress management? Share your experiences—your tip might be exactly what someone else needs to push past their own plateau!

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Why you can't outrun a bad diet

In another sub, a question was posted about how exercise stresses the body. In that discussion, u/Josvan135 posted this article about the Exercise Paradox from SciAm. I gave it a read, and while I've not yet read the other articles and studies in the 'More to Explore' section at the bottom of the article, I found it really interesting and thought you might as well.

The TL;DR is that our bodies will adapt to spend roughly the same amount of calories whether we're sedentary blobs or constantly moving. Calories out is approximately the same for everyone of your biological sex. You can really only control the calories in. the 'CI' portion of CICO is king. Exercise for health, not for weight loss.

Thoughts, fellow Losers?

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