Surprising Result After Week-Long Break

I (29F, 5'4" SW 200lbs CW 173.6lbs) started my current weight loss journey at the beginning of march.

About 4 weeks ago I finally hit the milestone of going from 'obese' to just 'overweight' which was very exciting, but then I think I hit a bit of a plateau. I was fluctuating just over and under that mark for about 3 weeks afterwards.

Because of this apparent plateau, and because this past week I knew I had quite a few family events/meals out/events where I knew I'd be drinking, I decided I would take a week-long break. I didn't track as accurately and I let myself cut loose a little bit, while still trying to be mindful of what I was consuming. There were a couple days where I likely still within my deficit, a couple days where I was likely around maintenance, and a couple days when I was almost certainly in a surplus.

I was nervous about weighing in this morning, so imagine my surprise when I hit a new low!

I still have a long way to go, of course (I don't really have a goal weight; mostly just aiming to get to a good place with my appearance/how I feel), but this has definitely given me a boost!

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Feeling like a failure - cannot maintain consistency - desperate for advice!

Hi Loseit community, I could really use some insight. I'm feeling like such a failure right now.

I’ve been stuck around 162lbs for over 6 weeks now (down from 173lbs since Jan 2025). I’m F/34/5'6", and aiming to hit 150 by September, so I know I need a consistent deficit, but I keep averaging 13,000–13,500 calories per week when I need to be closer to 12,000 to lose at my current weight.

Here’s the problem:

I start every week strong, logging, weighing, eating max 1700 calories. I weigh and track everything I eat.

Then Thurs–Sat creep up: fatigue, social plans, feeling “deserving” of a break

I rarely go way over...more like 200–400 kcal per day, but it adds up

End result: stuck in maintenance limbo week after week

I’ve already tried:

• Eating more fibre / more protein

• Higher calories on social days, lower on others

• Not eating after 8pm

• No takeaways this year (at all!)

• Low-carb days

• Tracking everything accurately and meal prepping

• reducing alcohol

• Exercise 3–5x/week (mix of strength, cardio, walking)

• Daily weigh-ins and weekly averages

• Being really honest about portion sizes

But I still can’t seem to keep my weekly calories under 12,000. I’m not bingeing. I’m just slightly over most days, and the weight loss just isn’t happening. It feels like I’m constantly putting in 80–90% effort but not getting results because ultimately I'm still overeating and unable to stop myself. I feel like a failure every Sunday and its really starting to get me down.

How do you actually lock in consistency week to week?

If you cracked the code on breaking through this kind of mental/behavioural plateau, how?

What helped you stay at 1700 max daily (or whatever your number was) without sliding?

I’m open to any mental strategies, mindset shifts, boundary setting tips...anything that helped you stay within your weekly budget consistently.

Thanks in advance. I really want to make this work and finally move the dial.

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Is there an app for visually tracking progress?

I just watched Mr. Beast’s latest video about weight loss and it really got me thinking. There was this montage they showed, tracking progress over time and it honestly looked like the kind of thing that would be super helpful for staying motivated. I’m wondering if there’s an app out there that lets you log your journey like that. I feel like seeing those gradual changes in one place could be the thing that keeps me going on days when I don’t feel like anything’s changing. Has anyone used something like this? I’d love to hear what’s worked for others.

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Is it really water weight?

I have been on a calorie deficit for around 3/4 weeks now and i have been reaching to just eat healthier and overall look better. I have been eating around 1500kcal a day while also working out my core every other day. I have been making really good progress, already losing 10 pounds but when i went to weight myself i saw that instead of losing i instead gained 2lbs. I thought i was gonna be 3 pounds lighter since that what the routine had been everytime i weighed myself but i was confused and first looked at reddit and other stuck looking for an answer.

I came to the conclusion that it might be water weight but its the next day from and i still havent gone down. does it usually take longer for water weight to go down or did i actually gain more weight? I also have a weird sort of physique to where weight loss isnt completely noticeable and im just tryna sort out any type of explanation.

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Success, even when I treated myself!

I attended the funeral of a co-workers farther today. I didn't know it but it brought up a lot.

Along with a very hot day, the result was my husband and I going to the pub. I'm massively cutting down on booze on this weight loss journey but today was tough so I gave in. As a comprise,we walked there both ways. The result was 11k steps.

I added every pint to my calorie counter app and when I knew another would leave no room for dinner, I stopped. My goal is 1500 a day, (female)

Dinner even ended up being a takeaway but I deliberately ordered from the only place that includes calories on the menu. It's 10pm and I still have 100 calories to spare I think I'll drink a big water and hit the hay.

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I feel like a real person again

I’ve lost around 20-25 pounds since January, and a couple weeks ago it felt like a switch flipped in my brain. All of a sudden I felt like I was living in my body for the first time inside of being trapped inside my head. When I looked in the mirror, it reflected how I see myself in my mind— it was an incredibly validating and confidence-boosting feeling. When I look down at my hands or catch a glimpse of my reflection in a window, it actually feels like me. It’s so freeing to be out of a cycle of inner hatred. I’m still planning on losing more weight, and I’ve been very private about my weight loss journey, but I just wanted to share and see if anyone else has come to a similar realization!

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How to beat the urge to eat?

Hey guys! Currently on a weight loss journey and 20/40 lbs down. Although I can plan my meals pretty well to be stuff I enjoy, doing low cal swaps and being consistent in the gym, one thing I’ve been struggling with is resisting the urge to snack and treat myself. It isn’t necessarily the fact that I’m hungry I just crave a bag of chips or a sweet treat especially now that’s it’s summer and my schedule is very open (I’m a student). I’m finding it harder to resist the urge although what’s keeping me motivated is my upcoming vacation however once that’s past I don’t know. I can try and fit more snacks into my deficit but I rather prioritize eating actual meals since I’m doing an aggressive cut since I rather lose weight quicker. Sorry for the long message and let me know what has worked for yall :)

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