Setback due to depression and grief

Mostly rambling, looking for support, helpful tips.

I’ve been having a bitch of a time getting and staying under 215. I just completed a 4 month weight loss group class through the VA. I have the hardest time sticking to goals like steps, and the healthy plate.

I went overseas for two weeks and immersed. I didn’t see people in the country I visited eating outside of restaurants. Nobody eating while walking, on the train, in their cars, etc. I did the same, felt great, decided to take it home. I’ve been hearing for so long how eating at the table and having your food be the only thing you’re doing makes such a big difference for appetite and satiety, and it totally does!

I lost the pound I gained on the trip within a week. I was more consistently under my calorie goal.

Then I put my cat down, who was my baby. Appetite is dysregulated. This morning, I wasn’t hungry at breakfast so I didn’t eat. I got hungry at work and ate jerky at my desk. Last night, I ate 2 cheese squares and leftover Indian food in front of the TV, a total of 600 calories. It put me well over my calorie goal.

Of course the next meal is another chance, but the emotional cravings and appetite dysregulation are really something. I spend time at my baby girl’s memorial every day, I cry when I feel like it, I’m sleeping all I want.

I don’t want to go back to eating away from the table and outside of meal/snacktimes, because having that time and place has been so impactful. I’m going to get back on that horse. I’m just struggling right now, man.

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No motivation

Hi!

New to Reddit, so hopefully this is all okay! I’m a 30 year old female, 5”7.

I started my weight loss journey in January 2022 at 123kg and over the course of 2022 managed to lose 18kg, then unfortunately got gallstones and lost another 18kg over seven months while I was waiting for surgery. After my gallbladder came out I basically lost all motivation and spent a year and a half gaining and losing the same 6kg. I got married last month and got down to 85kg for my wedding, and since then all I’ve done is snack and eat bad food and put 5kg back on.

I just can’t seem to find the motivation to get back on the healthy eating. I really don’t want to undo all of my progress and had previously hoped to be down to 80kg by Christmas but the motivation is nowhere to be found.

Does anyone have any tips for when they’re feeling really unmotivated with it all? I’m sick of feeling like I’m just letting myself down all of the time.

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Weight loss via physical labor.

This is my first post here so forgive me if this isn't normal formatting for this sub. I had a temporary job as cashier after quitting my previous gig, and I was pushing 300 pounds at an even 6'0. That was about two months ago. Then, I got a job as a slinger on the back of a garbage truck.

Man, oh man, is it a great job. The first two weeks were HELL, though; joints in absolute agony, muscles more sore than I would ever think possible, even sprained my ankle on the first day lmao. But after that, man, it's been smooth sailing.

And the best part? I'm down to 252 pounds, working between 5 and 7 hours a day, after just two-ish months. My legs, my arms, and my core are WAY stronger now, I can eat what I want, do what I want, all because my job is basically just a workout that I get paid for.

Long story short, if you're looking to lose weight, a physically demanding job might just be the way to go. It's very fulfilling and very effective.

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I’d love to hear your stories about how you got to where you are.

Hey all!

TW: Low self-esteem

I’ve been thinking a lot about my health lately, and every now and then I find myself reflecting on what led me to where I am now.

For context, I’m currently around 235 lbs, down from 310 lbs last year. I’m in my early twenties, supposedly my prime, lol.

I used to be fairly slim. I don’t really know how or why, but when I was around 17 to 19 I dropped a lot of weight and became kind of lean-ish. “Skinny-fat,” I guess you’d say. Visible ribs but still soft around the edges, love handles, chubby cheeks, the whole shebang. I was about 15 or 16 stone back then, and I think a lot of that weight loss came from what I didn’t realise at the time was depression. A bad childhood, an abusive relationship, and a job where I was on my feet for 8 hours a night all added up.

The worst part is realising that, back then, I could have done all the things I’m afraid to do now, like going to the gym. Everyone says no one’s judging you, but I still hate exercising in front of others because I worry about my form.

When I left that relationship and got my current job, I gained a little and went up to around 16.5 stone. It wasn’t really noticeable. Then I met my current (incredible, might I add) girlfriend. She didn’t like that I was surviving on one microwave meal a day, so she started cooking proper meals for me. They were hearty and sometimes healthy, but the important part is that she cared enough to make sure I was actually eating.

Last year, I hit a wall. I looked at myself in the mirror and realised I’d been neglecting myself. I decided something had to change, and with my usual mix of stubbornness and ADHD-level obsession, I went all in on what I now realise was a pretty extreme crash diet.

I cut my calories from 2400 down to 1400 overnight, and I stuck with it like my life depended on it. In six months, I lost 70 lbs and felt incredible. But I’ve been stuck at that 70-lb mark for a while now, and I’ve realised I need to start moving; to actually train, not just diet.

So I’ve decided: screw it. I’m going to start rucking, and I’m finally going to join the MMA gym I’ve been putting off for so long. I want to get into shape because my body deserves better than how I’ve treated it.

Looking back, I think what led me to get heavy again wasn’t just “laziness.” It was comfort, love, and losing track of balance. My girlfriend helped me eat again, but I didn’t yet know how to eat for the life I wanted.

Anyway, I just wanted to share this. I hope you’re all doing well, that you keep pushing forward, and that you have a genuinely good day. Give it to ‘em (whoever they are..?).

Thank you for reading this!

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Weight loss non negotiables in postpartum (or otherwise!)

I am nine weeks postpartum and clear to exercise and move however I please. I am really struggling with my identity as a new mom and part of that is the extra weight I am holding. For my current mental health, I know calorie counting and formal tracking shouldn’t be part of my present journey. However, I am reviewing what I put in my body and my portions every meal and limiting snacking. All of that said, what would be your weight loss non negotiables if you weren’t closely tracking calories or macros to lose about 25 pounds? Looking for any and all exercise, lifestyle, mindset, nutrition, etc. tips to support a new, very tired mom.

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Considering trying Nutrisystem, anyone have recent experience?

I've tried counting calories and meal prepping but I fall off after a few weeks. Work is crazy and by the time I get home I'm too tired to cook, end up ordering takeout, and there goes my diet.

Thinking about trying one of those meal delivery diet plans. Nutrisystem keeps coming up in my research. The reviews are mixed but a lot of people say it works if you actually stick to it.

The price is pretty steep though, like $300+ per month. But I probably spend that much on food anyway between groceries and eating out, so maybe it evens out.

Found this cashback deal on minty.com that gives you $150 back on your first order which makes it more reasonable to try. If I hate it I'm only out $150 instead of $300.

Has anyone done Nutrisystem recently? The reviews online are all over the place. Some people say the food is terrible, others say it's fine. I don't need gourmet meals, just something edible that will help me lose weight without having to think about it.

Main concern is whether I'll actually stick with it or if it'll be another failed diet attempt. But the convenience factor is really appealing given how busy I am.

What has actually worked for you with weight loss?

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injury, want to cry, vent for the void.

just a vent. But yknow that whole shebang of can’t outrun a bad diet? Absolutely true. However. You can run/weight lift/NEAT your way to an extra 300ish calories. Which is a lot, to me, at 1406/day. That’s an extra breakfast lol

I injured my ankle about a week ago and have been going slightly insane because over the last 3 years of losing weight/maintaining weight loss, the gym and exercise have become a significant part of my routine. It’s been huge for managing anxiety, in particular. And now I’m supposed to be completely non weight bearing for > a month and it sucks. Im really fucking hungry, I’m anxious and that’s making me want to eat for comfort, and I haven’t found an outlet for stress.

All of this is making me crave nicotine like a motherfucker, despite quitting the vape 2 years ago. And I can’t have it anyway because the ankle issue is increasing my clot risk. So. Definitely no nic (can’t even afford it with all the medical bills), no alcohol because I can’t walk it off, and no comfort food for the same reason.

This fucking sucks. And I’m in my bag. And the gym is a really fucking great way to get an endorphin high that I can’t do. I’m doing all the non weight bearing exercises, but I can’t find a cardio solution that my ortho approved of. She offered one leg recumbent bike, but vetoed swimming, bike, and elliptical.

Cheekiest part of all, my calf already lost a quarter inch. My ass is most certainly the next to go. I made so much fucking progress and it feels like it’s going to shit and I genuinely don’t know what to do except cry

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