Going back to maintenance?

It's been nearly 3 months since my last post, and I'm happy to report that I lost 20+ lbs! I'm F, 22, 5'8, started at ~174 lbs and am ending my deficit now at 152 lbs. I was eating at a 1,650 calorie budget living a moderately active fluctuating lifestyle.

My question is: I've heard from many that you should take a break and shift over to maintenance after 12 weeks of eating at a calorie deficit to allow your metabolism some time to recover — is this true? I'm pretty satisfied with my weight loss journey, but I feel like I've almost become addicted to this lifestyle. My TDEE says my maintenance is around 2,220, but after this long, that seems a little steep? Can someone ease my fears about this? Is this recommended? My current plan is to start eating a bit under this for a few months and then begin another deficit to lose another 10 lbs before finishing.

Looking for whatever advice anyone has!

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Looking for a weight loss buddy

5’6, 240 lbs, F

I’m looking for a weight loss buddy! Ideally someone I can keep in touch with daily, one-on-one. I’d love to share meal pics, workouts, and weight changes through Discord, WhatsApp whatever works for you! I do have some health challenges, like eating disorders and thyroid issues, so dieting has never been easy for me. Plus I’m just tired of starting over and failing, over and over again. This time, I really want to stay consistent — and I’d love to have someone to keep in contact with every day so we can motivate each other and stay on track together.

If you’re looking for something similar, I’d be so happy to connect!!!!💌

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Added in 10k steps per day and weight loss has slowed down

Hi!

I started my calorie deficit in October 2024.

I'm 30 years old, 5ft 8, my starting weight was 219lbs, my current weight is 152lbs, and my goal weight is 140lbs. For most of the deficit I've been sedentary.

My calories since October have been 1,350. I track on myfitnesspal, and I use a food scale religiously. I think it's important to add that I should have probably began a slower, smaller deficit. I think I understand that tdee should also be recalculated every ___ lbs down?

When I recalculated today, my cut should be about 1,250 calories. I'm already pretty hungry as is, so I'd really prefer not to dip that low.

About a month ago, I started walking 10k to 15k steps five to six days a week. Though hungrier, I have been meticulous in tracking my calories. However, I've noticed my weight loss has slowed down.

I'm disappointed because I finally added some form of movement and I feel like my progress is slowing. In the past two weeks, the scale has only gone down 0.8lbs.

I'm curious if anyone has any advice, or similar experiences? Do I need to reverse diet back up to maintenance and then cut calories again later? Is this a plateau? Do I need to touch grass? 🫠

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Vacations are so hard - family constantly on me about when to eat

I would like to preface this with the fact that I have been consistently dieting since October last year. I have lost 45+ pounds and as a SAHM I have my own routine and use to serving other food and not eating myself because I would eat my calories at a certain time. A time that would best suit me and keep my hunger at bay so I can stay pleasant instead of hangry.

Also my mom knew I was on a diet months ago but has never congratulated me about my weight loss or said anything about it. Which is fine, I have other supportive people in my life. However I hate talking through my deficit to people but she has heard the spiel from me telling another family member about it. She doesn’t agree with low calorie only low carb. But she’s almost been on a diet near the same time as me and hasn’t noticeably lost weight.

Anyways she makes everyone a breakfast in the morning which is my family, herself and my dad, and my brother and his wife. She makes a big deal who doesn’t eat and who is wasting the food she cooked. Also if you tell her you don’t want what she is cooking she will make it anyways and tell you to eat it like 10 times and be stand off ish if you don’t.

Fo lunch she will make something or she has premade food in fridge and if she is eating lunch and you aren’t she said are you not going to eat lunch?? A ton of other questions and commands telling you to go get something to eat. She saw me eating something early what I considered lunch but to her I didn’t eat lunch cause it wasn’t enough.

Then for supper she will buy take out or cook again and again with the ‘better get something’ non sense. And just keeps saying something about it like come eat, you’re missing out, you’re gonna wish you had got some. If I hadn’t been on my defect for so long I would’ve cracked. There no polite way to decline and she just gets mad. Suddenly I remember my childhood to young adult life at my mom’s house.

Im deeply family rooted but my mom just isn’t understanding but I don’t want to cut her off just rant.

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tips/advice on weight loss after having PPD

I had my son almost 3 years ago and I am ready to commit on losing the (not so baby anymore) weight. I gained around 15 pounds after having him, but got PPD and gained another 25 pounds. I didn't realize I had it until a year and a half later and the damage was done. I was emotionally eating, especially late at night, and now I'm nearly 200 pounds when I started at 145. I have been trying to hit my 10k steps daily and on a calorie deficit to start my journey.

I am a working mom and my husband works evenings/nights so going to the gym everyday isn't an option. I have thought about mat Pilates to start with at home. Unfortunately my son goes to bed around 9-10, so that only leaves me with about an hour and half to work out, which means either doing my steps or doing a workout.

In your opinion, which is more important - cardio or weight lifting? I am not looking to lose this weight overnight but be consistent. I understand it may take a year or more to go back to my prebaby weight. I will also take any tips on how not to overeat or snack, and mental advice too. I read somewhere where I may be hungry after eating and that is ok.

Thank you in advance!

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I hit a milestone!

So as the title says, I’ve hit my second major milestone a few days ago! I started my journey on February 10th starting at 267.8 lbs. I hit my first milestone on March 8th loosing my first 10 lbs. Just the other day I hit a big one, 25 lbs! I really just wanted to share this with everyone as all through high school I struggled with being overweight and now I’m finally making the positive changes in my life to finally love and accept myself. Following this sub really helped me figure out all the things I need to improve and change in my life to get the results I want.

I’ve been eating 1,500 to 2,000 calories a day and go on regular walks. I’ve also taken up running with my friends whenever possible. This all has helped me reach a steady pace in terms of weight loss.

Thanks to everyone who gives advice on this sub and also good luck to everyone with their journeys as well!

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How important is hitting protein goals in a calorie deficit?

I struggle to hit my protein goal each day as i don’t enjoy protein powder, eggs and eat very select meats. Some days i tend to skip breakfast and go right to lunch as i work as a baker and by the time i get home it’s around lunch time anyway. So typically I only eat lunch and dinner and maybe a few snacks here and there like fruit or a mini chocolate bar. I’m just wanting to know, am I stumping my weight loss by not being so focused on hitting my protein ? Should I be working on working toward hitting a protein goal more regularly? I also found using a calorie calculator that I should be aiming for under 1900 calories, I am an 18 year old male, 190cm height and 94kg of weight.

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