Getting started again, after stagnating

I just wanted to share my journey so far. 38/M

Finally decided to be proactive in weight loss September of 2023. Started at 287#, didn't do much more exercise but just ate in a deficit. Took a few months but I dropped 40#, then tapered off my diet. Slowly lost another 10#. For over a year and a half I've just been fluctuating up and down a few pounds, still tracking calories but not actually eating in a deficit.

I've been feeling like absolute shit about still being fat, and nowhere near my goal weight or body comp. Started hitting the gym 2 days a week with a friend a bit over a month ago. Jumping back into a deficit leaves me wanting junk food like crazy. (Not denying myself junk food, as long as it's within my caloric intake for the day, this set of meal prep was just higher calories than I initially expected, so no junk for 4 days.) Friday, in the middle of a conversation, I was given a compliment, that I look like a completely different person than I did a few years ago. Honestly that has stuck with me so much, it's been playing in my head since. I don't feel or see a difference in myself at all. (Not the first compliment I've received, just the first from someone who isnt a close friend or family, but those dont hold much weight as they come from people who've said it looks like I lost weight while I was at my heaviest.)

That's it.

submitted by /u/SimplyG87
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/KEGV5X1

What are the chances of me getting loose skin?

I'm 5'8" 29 year old afab who is on a weight loss journey. I started at 261 and over the course of 4 months I've lost 35 lbs and is now at 225 by just walking more and being on a calorie deficit. I want to get to 185-190 because I feel that's a manageable weight for me but I'm worried that I'll have loose skin from potentially loosing 70lbs. My tummy isn't really "big" but its very soft and hangs and I'm worried it won't "snap back". I know I should be focusing on my health rather moreso than my appearance but I'm scared 😩 especially if I decide I want to loose more weight after I reach my initial goal

submitted by /u/magicalgrrrlz
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/v8OQ5K3

Weight loss rewards while broke?

Hi folks! I am closing in on 50lbs lost, and I am really proud of my progress so far. I've put off rewarding myself up til now because it didn't feel like I had lost "enough" (and truth be told I didn't have the money to do any of the fun rewards like new workout clothes or shoes), but 50 is kind of hard to ignore!

I see a lot of posts here about food-free rewards, but I need some no-cost reward ideas. I have zero money right now (like can't afford food, gas, and basic utilities kind of poor), but I still want to acknowledge the work that I've put in.

If any of you have any ideas or have been here before, I'd really appreciate some outside perspective. Thanks in advance! 😊

submitted by /u/WorkingInevitable177
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/3hdnjW9

Trying to break a bad movie-snacking habit. Need help finding a healthy sweet replacement!

Hey, guys!

I'm an obese guy trying to lose weight, and I've a problem: I have a ritual of always eating while watching a movie or TV show.

I would eat:

• A big bowl of popcorn
• Soda
• A high-calorie sweet snack (like a whole chocolate bar, cookies (usually the whole package), etc.)

I did this almost every day, and it became a source of comfort. If I skipped it, I would get in a really bad mood, so it's been very hard to break this habit. But to lose weight, I know this has to change. My new plan is to limit this habit to just the weekends and make it healthier:

• Popcorn: I think I can maintain it since it's a low-calorie food and I love that it's high-volume, so it lasts long.
• Soda: I'll swap to diet soda, which is no problem for me.
• Sweet snack: This is where I'm stuck. The sweet snack after the popcorn is the hardest part for me to replace, I can't think of alternatives.

What are your suggestions for a healthy sweet snack that I can munch on while watching a movie? I'm looking for something to replace that "chocolate bar" feeling without derailing my weight loss.

Thanks!

submitted by /u/Calm_Initiative_8452
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/WQGDIXs

Halfway there - it’s boring here…

I am down 30lbs and have 30 to 35 more to go. I’ve been at it since May. I have no complaints about my progress (apart from hair shedding, which is starting to slow down 😅). I’m continuing to lose ~ 1lb/week eating 1600-1700 calories, lots of protein. Stuff I’d do if I weren’t trying to lose weight, yanno?

I’m just feeling so antsy. I don’t know how else to describe it. Past me would be like “oh! Let’s shake things up and go vegan for a month!” or something similar (and unnecessary).

I know I have the best chance of maintaining post-weight loss by continuing to plug away at these very boring, normal, moderate little habits. Making them as automatic as possible.

But there’s a tiny piece of me that keeps thinking “is that all there is?” And it’s… boring. It’s not a matter of being motivated or even will power. It’s more a matter of it just not being exciting.

I realize not everyone can relate. And that’s okay. And I do meet with an RD who also counsels me on all my diet noise/habits.

From those who have also experienced this and survived the “middle period blahs,” what did you do or tell yourself to avoid sabotaging your progress?

submitted by /u/sureasheckfir3
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/raI6XDl

What is your “why” when it comes to weight loss?

I’ll go first.

1) I love thrifting. I do find plus size clothes but everytime I go thrifting I find so many options that matches my vibe and Pinterest board inspos that aren’t my size! I want to fit into any clothing I desire to. I also find better deals on clothes that aren’t my size.

2) I want to dress up as my desired character on Halloween. Dont get me wrong I can still dress up being a plus sized woman but I don’t have the confidence. For the past few years I haven’t dressed up at all due to my weight.

3) I want to wear anything else besides black graphic tees. I avoid tees in any colour besides black like a plague even if it is oversized.

4) I want to get rid of my insulin resistance. I believe I have hyperpigmentation in my body especially around my mouth, neck, armpits due to this. I want my skin to be even.

5) I want skinny fingers. This sounds weird but I haven’t found any rings that I like in my size… I want to have skinny fingers to create my everyday jewelry stack

These are just some of my whys.. What is your “why”?

submitted by /u/Stunning-Coffee8522
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/kJawHC8

Some thoughts after posting here a while back — especially for anyone dealing with chronic illness, disordered eating, or weight concerns

Hey everyone. I posted here a couple of months ago while I was recovering from surgery for endometriosis. I shared that I was around 130lbs (actually 124, but I rounded up because of ED stuff), that I was on a restricted diet due to my condition, struggling to eat more than 1000 calories a day, and exercising multiple times daily — burning about 300 calories. I also mentioned I wasn’t seeing weight loss, even though I wasn’t weighing myself regularly.

The responses were… mixed.

Some people were kind and supportive — thank you. But a lot of replies were honestly alarming. I was told to eat even less, skip meals, and that I must be lying about being in a calorie deficit. People dismissed the idea that inflammation or my health condition could be affecting my weight.

Turns out, it was inflammation. And I was losing weight — because of being in a calorie deficit, exersie but ALSO because the surgery had removed a huge cyst in my side and my inflamation had gone down. I won’t go into the details because that’s not really the point. What concerns me is how normalized some really harmful advice is here.

So here’s what I’ve learned — as someone with diagnosed eating disorders and a chronic condition that affects how I eat and move:

1) Skipping meals isn’t healthy. Especially breakfast. It messes with your mood, energy, and focus. You’re more likely to overeat later, and it’s not a sustainable way to lose weight.

2) Calories aren’t everything. An apple and a biscuit might have similar calories, but the apple gives you fiber, nutrients, and keeps you full. The biscuit? Mostly sugar and fat. Quality matters.

3) Exercise helps — even if it’s not burning tons of calories. It builds strength, improves mood, and shapes a healthier leaner looking body.

4) The scale doesn’t tell the whole story. Muscle weighs more than fat. You might gain weight while getting leaner. That’s not failure — that’s progress.

5) Your motivation matters. If you’re doing this for your health, digestion, or energy — amazing. But if it’s driven by insecurity or trying to meet someone else’s standard, it’s easy to fall into unhealthy patterns.

Just wanted to share this in case anyone else is feeling confused or discouraged. Be kind to yourself. Your body deserves care, not punishment.

submitted by /u/hanbanan02
[link] [comments]

from loseit - Lose the Fat https://ift.tt/ROhcVDp