Hard reset: lost 2.4 kg in 10 days

I’ve been on health kicks and weight loss journeys countless times, never to the point of achieving my ultimate goals long term just usually as long as I have the focus to keep going and eventually I would give up along the way.

I have three kids and after every pregnancy I would really try to lose the weight, the most impressive was after my last kid when I joined a post partum mom workout group and would work out at 3-4 times a week (body weight and HIIT, serious sweat!). Ultimately though I had to go back to work and the weight always creeps back up.

The last couple of months have been a serious wake up call for me. I turned 37, completed a year into a new position as work which is incredibly demanding, and took a staycation with my family who was visiting that helped me break away from the stress and routine. I also started following a lot of health and weight loss content on IG so it’s in my face every time I’m on social media (and not just food!).

I went back to tracking. I still had my Lifesum subscription, my Fitbit (premium) and my arboleaf scale. For kicks I tried a trial run with Noom too. I am tracking all my food (on multiple apps) and using the gym and home workouts on FitOn plus Zombies Run to motivate me to do walks (can’t run because of an injury).

And I’ve lost 2.4 kg in 10 days. 1 kg in the last 4 days alone. My decision to actually do it is obviously the biggest factor, but the apps really are helping me get a better picture of what was hurting me and what my body actually needs for this to be successful.

I know eventually it’ll even out and I won’t likely track everything on two apps etc. but for now it’s helping me reset and I’m really hoping I can keep it up long term until I reach my health goals.

Mostly I wanted to just share with people who get it. But if anyone has constructive tips on how to stay the course I am all ears!

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Most effective form of cardio for weight loss

I lifted for about 2 years then decided I need to lose weight, was 109kg at 180cm about 7 months ago.

Started counting calories and still lifting 3/4 times a week, managed to lose 8kg but I feel like I'm plateauing, now I would like to lose weight but I don't want to lose the muscle I built and still get stronger so I still prioritize protein over too little calories.

Average is about 2100cal a day.

Never done much cardio besides jumping for warmups, think I might need it now because I keep gaining and losing a kg for the last month.

My goal weight is 95kg or 90kg.

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Realistic meal planning for a busy work week

I am 5 foot 2, 31F, currently I’m not sure how much I weigh because I’m too nervous to check it. I have noticed significant weight gain since leaving my toxic job so I’m hoping to just use how I look and feel as a way of tracking

I have been dealing with mental health issues and currently on Wellbutrin.

Because of my history of eating disorders I don’t want to quantify the weight loss process by tracking weight and calories as I’m starting my weight loss journey.

I like walking. I walk for an hour for 5-6 days a week. An hour is all I have to allocate for walking. I try to do it as early as possible before excuses. Eventually I would like to incorporate strength training in the evenings (very intimidated by it).

Right now, focus is nutrition. Having dealt with emotional eating in the past, I started off by not needing something to watch while I eat and taking my time. Swapping YouTube/Netflix with reading or podcast

But my question is ….what practical method do yall use to plan your meals for week? A method that’s low effort and you actually end up eating and not put all that work in like researching, buying, and cooking only to end up ordering out instead

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Feeling stuck after weight ups and downs – need advice and support (25F, 181cm, 84kg)

Hi everyone, I’m really struggling and could use some encouragement and advice.

I’m 25F, 181 cm (5’11”), 84 kg (185 lbs). My weight has yo-yoed a lot over the past few years: – Started around 68 kg (~150 lbs). – After a toxic relationship and stress I gained up to 85 kg (~187 lbs) over ~1.5 years. – Lost quickly to 74 kg (~163 lbs) in ~6 months. – Regained again to 87 kg (~192 lbs).

I’ve been counting calories for a bit over 2 months now, eating 1400–1600 kcal/day. So far I’ve lost ~3 kg (~6 lbs), but it feels really slow and I often feel stuck.

My eating schedule is odd – I usually don’t eat until 4–5 PM, that’s just when my appetite kicks in. My diet isn’t “perfect clean eating”: there’s coffee, sometimes fast food. I also barely eat meat except chicken, so my protein is low.

I’ve also tried eating smaller meals several times a day, but it just doesn’t work for me — I’m simply not hungry earlier and can’t force it down.

I worked out almost a year last summer until this spring (started around 80 kg) but didn’t see results and quit because of stress. Now I feel burned out. Maybe I could try some small home workouts?

One more thing that makes it harder mentally: my boyfriend supports calorie tracking in theory but keeps criticizing me for eating so late, saying it’s pointless and I’ll never lose weight that way. It makes me feel even more discouraged.

My questions: – Can I still lose weight eating late and drinking coffee, as long as I stick to calories? – Does vaping affect weight loss in any way? – Any tips for getting enough protein without a lot of meat? – Has anyone been in a similar place mentally and found something (like home workouts, IF, or other habits) that helped make progress feel faster and more sustainable?

Any advice or support would really mean a lot. I just want to feel like myself again. 💛

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143lbs lost, down to the 2 teens!

Im 34m, and I started my weight loss journey October 2023 at 362lbs, and I’m officially 219lbs today. I haven’t been in the 2-teens since high school when I was playing on the basketball team. I’m 6’5” and I never thought I’d ever be back to that weight as an adult, I just thought that at my height I was naturally a “bigger guy,” well turns out none of us are destined to be any specific size, it’s all in our control. I have actually been packing on a lot of muscle along the way with weight lifting, so my body fat percentage is probably around 16% but my goal now is to actually get that aesthetic physique I’ve always dreamed about! I’m so proud of all I’ve done, I seriously didn’t think I’d ever get this far, but I quit drinking, really educated myself on a sustainable approach, proper diet, exercise, weight lifting and maintaining muscle and here I am!

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What is the most simple way to lose weight that you have found?

I know the basics of weight loss come down to a basic principle: calories in vs. calories out. I understand that creating a consistent calorie deficit is the only way to lose weight, but I also realize there are countless ways to go about it.

That said, I'm curious- what’s the simplest, most sustainable approach you've personally found for losing weight? Something that, after the initial adjustment period, started to feel almost effortless to maintain.

I tend to overcomplicate things and feel like I need some elaborate strategy to make progress. But that usually leads to burnout. I’d really appreciate hearing about methods that worked for others- especially those that felt manageable long-term.

Thanks in advance!

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Can't be proud of myself - never enough mindset

I'm finding that I keep invalidating my weight loss in my mind. "5 lbs of weight loss is nothing, I will be happy when I'm at ten" then ten rolls around and I think "yeah, ten is fine, but twenty is really significant." Then 20 rolled around "20 is fine, but like, nothing to write home about. I think 30 will feel like I've really done something. Then 30 is coming around I'm thinking "30 is good, yeah, but 40 will really be a big accomplishment."

It's keeping me motivated I guess? But I'm also frustrated that I can't just enjoy my success.

Female 5'3 started at 208 down to 183.

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