Just got my new scale and weighed myself

I (28 FtM) weigh even more than I thought. I didn’t have access to a scale for awhile but estimated my weight to be around 250. I am 271 pounds at 5’9”. I’ve gained over 90 pounds in the last 5 years, much of it in the last year or so. I’ve struggled with my weight for most of my life but this is by far the heaviest I’ve ever been.

I’m mostly disappointed in myself for not maintaining the few healthy habits I had managed to develop. I used to do a lot of walking and I ate a relatively clean diet, plus I did body weight exercises most days, and I was even starting to go to my university’s gym a few times a week. But I struggled with my mental health when the pandemic hit and I just haven’t built those healthy habits back into my lifestyle since recovering. Now realizing I have to lose at least 100 lbs I just feel like I’m at the base of a mountain that I have to climb.

I’ve made a couple changes the past couple days that I think I can maintain. I downloaded a fitness tracker app that I’m logging my meals on. I cut out sugary drinks, I’m a barista so I was drinking a lot of very sugary coffees. I want to get back into walking and hiking and kayaking, most exercise is a chore to me except activities that get me outside. I also really want to get some exercise equipment and develop a workout routine at home. My problem is getting started tbh. I struggle to start things and maintain motivation when I don’t see immediate results, and I know that when done right weight loss is a long journey.

Not totally sure why I’m posting this. I guess I figured this sub might have some helpful tips with starting an exercise plan or maintaining motivation over the long term when you’re looking to lose 100+ pounds. This all feels super daunting and honestly I’m just trying to remind myself that it is actually possible. I want to feel better than I do right now, I want to get fit/healthy.

Any advice is appreciated.

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Starting my health journey!

I’m new to this sub, Hello! 20f if that makes a difference :)

My mental health is finally getting to a point where I can focus on other things than just my mind so I’m slowly starting to get myself healthier. I’m trying to start my new health habits whilst I’m on summer holiday which lasts 6 weeks, started 2 weeks ago so have about 4 weeks left. So hopefully after the holidays I’ll be comfortable with my new routine and can carry on with it during the normal days.

It’s been about 2 weeks (around July 20th?) since I’ve started to get healthier. I’ve not started a diet or started the gym but I’ve lowered my intake on Coke Zero (used to have 5 a day, I’ve gone down to 1 maybe 2) and I’ve (mainly?) tried to stop eating bread/pasta as that made me bloated and unwell and I do go on dog walks and things like that.

My bmi has gone from 40.8 to 38.7

I know it’s not a lot and I DEFINITELY have farrrr to go but I’m finally feeling like ‘I CAN DO THIS’ rather than all the times I’ve just felt like I couldn’t!

What did you do at first to kick off your weight loss? I’d love to get some more tips!

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Alcohol & Weed Are Getting In the Way

I don’t have a lot to say other than I have been my own worst enemy when it comes to weight loss. I drink alcohol after really hard days at work. And I also smoke weed every so often which causes me to binge. Not to mention how I never want to workout after a night of drinking. I’m about to find a therapist and hopefully that will help me through this. But damn. It’s hard being an addict while also needing to lose weight. It’s like I’ll have several good days of working out then I have one stressful day at work and drink all evening and then I’m fucked. One step forward, two steps back and not a single pound lost. Can anyone relate? How did you break the cycle?

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Body Changes NSV

My first post was removed by the auto bot mod for not being long enough, so please go down to the Tl;dr for the original post.

I've been in a lull for weight loss for the past month or so. I've lost a good bit of weight, but have these stalls every two months or so. Currently in a stall, but my new size of pants are already getting loose. I need to measure my waist again but I always forget to do it first thing in the morning. I don't want to do it in the afternoon or evening because, you know!

Not sure if it's long enough yet, so for the record I'm low carb, still struggle with portion distortion and occasional cookies. Looking at adding back whole food corn products like tortillas and kernels but haven't done that yet. Seems like corn in moderation might be okay? Anyone have any advice on this?

Here goes!

Tl;dr: This morning I'm sitting on the couch and it looks like I need to trim my toenails. I brought my knee up to my chest to get a closer look.

I Brought My Knee Up To My Chest To Get A Closer Look! I haven't been able to do that for years! NSV FTW! 😁🤪😜

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Has anyone here actually gotten rid of a buffalo hump after weight loss?

I’m 34F and have had a buffalo hump (dorsocervical fat pad) foe the past 10+ years. I was told it was because I was morbidly obese and had a large chest from a young age. I’ve lost a ton of weight as an adult, and it’s less noticeable now, but it’s definitely still there and very noticeable.

I’ve tried working on my posture, stretching, strengthening, massage tools, all of it. Standing up straight doesn’t seem to make a difference. For context, I also have hypothyroidism and PCOS, so I don’t know if hormones are part of the problem. I’ve also been to a chiropractor and massage therapy, but their recommendations haven’t worked.

When I search online, all I see are sketchy products, “miracle” braces, or massage gadgets claiming to fix it, but I don’t see many real people showing results.

Has anyone here actually gotten rid of theirs, or at least significantly reduced it? How did you do it? Was it exercise, physical therapy, surgery, weight loss, or something else?

I’d love to hear real experiences from people who have been through this, because I’m tired of trying random internet fixes that don’t work.

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Frustrated with myself

Rant:

I imagine there are a bunch of these sorts if posts so I'll keep it short. I'm 25F, 164cm and I've been yo-yoing between 58kg and 70kg for as long as I can remember. For the past few years I've hit a comfortable, stable 66kg (145lbs) that will fluctuate 2kg down every so often. I feel I am familiar with the process of weight loss because I have been able to lose the same few kilos again and again, once or twice a year.

2 months ago, I made the decision to try again, starting at 66kg. Tried to do the healthy meal, calorie deficit and walking thing like I usually do but I've hit a roadblock. The roadblock is a lack of discipline and a scarcity mindset. I'm now 69kg (152lbs) and really pissed off with myself.

I'll be fixing that. I'll do it healthily. I'll do it in a way that suits me and not the way that I feel I have to perform because it looks better. But I just needed to put this message out somewhere and hopefully I'll be back soon to post some progress pictures.

(If you have similar goals to mine feel free to DM to be daily accountability partners)

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Navigating IBS and weight loss

As it says in the title - for those of us with hot girl stomach problems*, how are you controlling your symptoms while also pursuing weight loss?

For me, I generally feel that my symptoms are controlled, but every so often a food that I can normally eat becomes a trigger. For instance, I like to start my days with a serving of granola with milk. 5g of fiber, around 13g of protein- except now, milk (even lactose free) is causing me pain. Welp. I guess I'll need to pivot to Kodiak waffles for breakfast, but I don't know how I feel prepping and eating waffles in my office. I guess the answer will be full, lol. Not much different than when I'd eat peanut butter and honey on toast, ig.

I also still have a bunch of zero calorie root beers that I can't drink unless I want my gut to revolt either. Think I'll share them at work in case anyone would like them.

That said, I might have to skip tonight's workout if my stomach doesn't ease up. Don't feel like being sick on the side of the road.

What about y'all?

*hot girl stomach problems are gender-inclusive, so you can have them regardless of gender. Enjoy!

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