Feeling stuck

Female, 5”6, 25yo, CW: 185lbs. HW: 250lbs. Weight loss journey for about 2 years. Lost 30 in the last 11 months. I’ve been stuck at 185lbs for a few weeks now and feeling frustrated. I’m trying to get down to about 150lbs. I understand the basics of CICO (clearly,) but feel trapped. Do I just move more? Is it that simple? I walk roughly 6miles a day, eat within 1300-1800 calories a day. Swapped my faves for low carb, low or zero cal. Sweeteners don’t spike me (something I learned during pregnancy with GD lol.) Please help. I’m feeling like a failure almost. Been prioritizing protein but it’s hard, I cook for a toddler and myself nightly and she’s not super picky but obviously I have to cater many meals for her. I aim for at least 20g protein per meal.

Would weight training help? Going to an actual gym is a no go at the moment (mom, work full time, in college starting August) but I have some weights at home.

Edit to add: I don’t have the funds for personal trainers or diet coaches. I don’t have the funds for building elaborate in home gyms or anything of the sort. I can afford to spend more time exercising BUT at home. Thanks again.

I just want to finally break the “180”’s. I’ll have immense pride in myself once I do that. I’m tired of being 190 to 180-something. I haven’t been under the 180’s since I was 20.

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I don't know how to stop crashing out on food?

Hello folks, I (M, 25, 142kg/313lbs) don't know how to stop crashing out on food. By that I mean I find myself using food as such a volatile emotional crutch I find myself eating for the sake of the feel of consuming food. Particular and mostly saturated food (Carbs, sugar, fats, dairy etc.). I've had bouts of success in weight loss but it's so short lived, all it takes is one crash out and it kick-starts weeks of poor eating even if I've been eating good for a couple months prior. Everytime I just chalk it up to poor self discipline and beat myself up for it...but that doesn't work either it just makes me care even less about my health. Never been to therapy, doctor or received medicine for it (UK health care) and I don't know if I need to, I don't know if I might have BED, I don't know what really to do. I don't know how to stop using food as such a major emotional response, I have hobbies and go to the gym at least a couple times a week (a bit touch and go tbh) and see friends consistently. I enjoy my work despite the stress it causes (pub manager) and my job keeps me fairly active (20k steps a shift minimum). I don't drive so I walk everywhere, and yet I still find myself consuming 4k cal of food just for dinner because I need to "feel" it.

In short, if anyone has advice, or words of encouragement, it would be appreciated.

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Seeking Weight Loss Advice (PCOS + Exercise Intolerance)

I’m an 18-year-old female, 5’5” and currently around 160 lbs. Over the past year, I’ve gained approximately 40 pounds, largely due to a medication I was previously prescribed. Since stopping it, I’ve struggled significantly to lose the weight, despite efforts to change my diet and lifestyle.

I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which I know can make weight loss more difficult due to insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances. On top of that, I have cardiac issues (possibly POTS I'm currently in the process of getting a diagnoses ) that cause exercise intolerance, making physical activity very challenging. I often experience symptoms like fatigue, extreme shortness of breath, a rapid heart rate (190-220 BPM), and sometimes even blacking out with even mild exertion.

This combination has made it incredibly frustrating to manage my weight. I’m hoping to return to a healthier baseline, both physically and mentally, and would appreciate any science-based advice or personal experiences especially from others who’ve dealt with PCOS or medical limitations that affect physical activity.

Any recommendations for effective low-impact strategies, nutrition plans tailored for hormonal conditions, or even medications/supplements that have worked for others in a similar situation would mean a lot. Thank you.

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I never thought weight loss would be possible for me (mention of diagnosed binge eating disorder)

I won’t get too much into it, but my binge eating was something I could never control. I’d get depressed thinking it would be impossible to lose weight.

This year after an intervention held by my friends, I decided to restart therapy. I had poor experiences with past therapists and was afraid of going back, but my friends helped me realize that I can’t let that fear hold me back.

It took a long time to find someone, but I eventually started to work with a good therapist. I was able to unpack a lot of things I kept inside, and in turn I am sometimes able to control my stress eating.

I took advice from this subreddit as well as other related ones! I focused on hitting my protein and fiber goals instead of calorie counting to avoid obsessing over things. And I did my best to not restrict foods to avoid triggering binges. If I wanted a cookie, I would eat a damn cookie.

I started doing other things as well, like going for walks to clear my mind when I get the urge to eat again. I won’t lie and say things are perfect or that I’m 100% “cured”, but the few weeks I’ve been able to open up about my issues makes me feel a bit lighter.

But anyway, in January I weighed 242lbs/109kg. Yesterday I weighed 234!

I know my weight loss isn’t as impressive as other stories because I lost the eight pounds over the course of months rather than the weeks it takes other people. But I’m still happy for myself. I feel like I’m on a decent path to mental and physical success and I am excited to see where I end up.

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Gotcha, I was the problem. All those years.

The woman who was convinced she had a particular illness that was preventing her from losing weight? Me. The woman who made fun of the “2 portions” label on ready-made products or in recipes? Me. Why do potato chips have an expiration date? Yep. Me.

I spent so much time trying to find reasons why I was gaining or not losing weight. Because it obviously couldn't be because of my eating habits. I cook fresh. That portion of pasta would feed two people? Oh nonsense, that's what I always eat. Did I realize that was exactly the point? No.

Yes. Okey. I finally got a diagnosis in April that explained a lot: ADHD. I had to have blood work done. My doctor asked me if I had ever thought about the weight loss injection. I weighed 120 kg, as a woman of 1.80 m.

Cheeky of him to ask that. I wasn't that fat, for sure. I was given my ADHD medication in May.

And suddenly I realized that I no longer wanted to eat all the time. Not thoughtless snacks all the time. Not chasing dopamine. I cooked myself food and suddenly the portions were too big. I didn't want to eat anymore, even though there was still something on the plate.... Is this what being full feels like? The bag of potato chips will now last me a week. I found an opened packet of cookies in the cupboard that I forgot about. My meal prep now lasts for two days instead of one.

Yes, I have an illness. But not in the way I thought. Now I know what you're always talking about here. Now I know what normal eating feels like. Being full. Being able to say no. Not feeling cravings. Being satisfied.

No longer living between the three apocalyptic questions: What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? Dinner?

Normal amounts of calories. Normal portion sizes. Wow.

I'm now at 112 kg. Guess what, it depends on the calories you put in.

Nevertheless: people, be vigilant. Maybe you really do have a problem that is preventing you from being honest with yourself. Get some help. We can make it.

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I'm 9lbs down and was told today it could be seen in my face.

So I'm not really sure how long I've been on this go round for.

I've had many goes but never found success, even at the back end of 2023 when i lost 11lbs in 7 weeks and was hearing that people could tell, even had a slight wardrobe malfunction with a pair of work trousers. Success was just not happening.

But today - as I have done in the past when I get excited at seeing a lower number on the scale - I told the colleagues I go on shopping trips with(inc fave colleague - see post and comment history to understand this) today how much id lost.

Now, I dont publicly advertise when I'm going to start losing weight, every little thing I'm doing to achieve that, every lb lost etc etc, but just when something moderately exciting happens. I did however start to notice my jawline when looking in the mirror while brushing my teeth about a couple weeks ago. I think I may have told 1 or 2 people.

So, i told colleagues I'd lost another lb today, and favourite colleague(who I hold in extremely high regard - I almost put them on a pedestal tbh) and fave said 'yeah I can see it in your face'.

I just looked at them in disbelief almost for a second or 2, before going all mushy and being like 'really?! 🥹' then telling them how I'm starting to notice my jawline now.

And now tbh that has put me in such a good mood today. This colleague has always been my biggest supporter, ever since they found out I'm trying to lose weight. All my other friends are rooting for me too which is nice.

I was 13st 7, now currently at 12st 12. I found a string of entries in my Samsung health app from my last attempt at the end of 2023 and the lowest recorded weight there was 12st 10, so I'm just 2lbs off of that, then I go for 12st exact.

OK I think that's me done! Just wanted to say that here today. I wish you all well in your weight loss attempts!

😊

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ADHDers: Got routines, fitness nailed? I need you!

I’m in the middle of one of the wildest hyperfocus and creative phases I’ve ever had. Something’s shifted — I’ve been waking up early, exercising, actually working on things. It’s been a few months now and feels like a real turning point.

I’ve started building a little project that I think could really help people with ADHD — but I can’t do it alone. So I’m reaching out to the community to see if anyone might want to get involved.

Here’s who I’m looking for:

🏋️ Fitness & Health

• 2 ADHDers who love working out (home/gym/whatever works)
• 1–2 people on a weight loss or health journey
• 1 person into body-doubling or group accountability

🍲 Food & Nutrition

• 2 meal prep legends (especially low-effort stuff)
• 1 foodie who’s cracked ADHD eating habits

This isn’t a job or anything formal — there’s no money involved. Just real people helping build something real, in your own time, based on what’s worked for you.

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