Question about weight loss and working out

So I've come to realize that maintain a good calorie deficit is paramount to weight loss, everything else is secondary even working about and I've seen the effects myself. I've lost about nearly 10 KG of mass from my body over the span of a few weeks just by maintaining a deficit. But I'm not sure if I see any visible change.

Like sure, I'm extremely overweight, I went from around 127 to now 117. I'm also quite short (5'4) So I might be jumping the gun on "visible change" but still, it's a bit disheartening kinda, not to mention demotivating.

Will working out help in that regard? Like yeah sure it might not make a dent on the calorie deficit itself but will it "trim the fat" so to speak from my body parts?

Also I have severe ADHD and for me it's a mountain to climb physically going to the gym itself, so yeah I've been wasting my gym membership...again.

Although, I'd say my weight loss isn't all for nought - I did notice the fat around my neck and my double chin thinning but yeah. That was my question.

Also could anyone suggest a good workout regiment? Like what to do? I'm in my early 20's(male).

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Day 8 update: 1.7 kg down from Day 1 to Day 7

I’m 21M, 172 cm, vegetarian, and started at 120.45 kg. I posted here for accountability and planned to update every 7–10 days.

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Previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/s/34dXOs1Mn1

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Progress so far:

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- Weight loss from Day 1 to Day 7: 1.70 kg

- Average weight across the first seven weigh-ins: 119.48 kg

- Day 8 weight: 118 kg

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I know the early drop is likely influenced by water weight, glycogen changes, and reduced food volume, so I’m not expecting this pace to continue.

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I completed around 30 minutes of walking every day, roughly 210 minutes in total, and plan to keep that steady for now.

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Diet-wise, I improved the overall structure, cut out extra and unhealthy food, and increased protein and fibre. Hunger and food cravings were still quite high, but I managed to control them and avoid returning to my usual overeating pattern.

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Sleep remains the weakest part. I averaged around 6.5 hours, but it was often fragmented.

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Focus for the next few days:

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- Continue walking for 30 minutes daily

- Maintain the improved diet structure

- Keep protein and fibre intake higher

- Improve sleep timing and continuity

- Avoid cutting food further because of the early scale drop

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The goal now is to make the routine stable and sustainable.

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Extremely light period for 7 months after 15lb weight loss?

It's not that I miss having my normal heavy periods or anything but I do find it crazy how much it's reduced. I lost the weight pretty fast and I could tell that I was feeling bad from it, so I've slowly gained about 7 pounds back and hover there. The thing is, I used to be the exact weight that I went down to for most of my life. I just gained a bunch of weight from a new medication I started taking. I've heard it's because of a loss of fat in the diet, but I don't feel like I'm restricting that anymore and I'm eating a normal amount of calories, but healthier food.

My doctor said it "shouldn't" be a problem (I have no intention of getting pregnant) but I'm wanting to hear from other women who also got a noticeably lighter flow and have been for awhile. Do you feel okay and healthy?

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Meals with like 5 min maximum to make

So one of the biggest hurdles for me is honestly that I can't cook and I do not have the energy to cook. I am at like the second lowest point of my life but I do want to try this again. I previously did calorie deficit successfuly for like 5 months but when stuff in my life went downhill I kind of fell off.

I know frozen meals are not the most "healthy" but it beats eating out in terms of cost and calories both. I heavily rely on them honestly. My favorite has to be marie calendars beef and brocoli bowls. 360 Calories and is pretty filling paired with a zero cal soda. There is just so many options with frozen meals and they are so easy and quick to get from frozen to ready to eat. I'd like you guys to share your favorites if you eat any.

I am also looking for reccomendations of what other food I can prepare in around 5 minutes. Like sandwiches, and baked potatos(in microwave anyways). Nothing requiring stovetop cooking please. And nothing with beans I do not like beans.. I really wish I did because that seems to be such a weight loss hack but all my life I just can't even swallow them they are so bad to me 😭I appreciate any (nice) advice, please no negativity.

Thank you.

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How to deal with period/hormonal cravings

I am currently on a weight loss journey. I find my period to be the biggest obstacles. I struggle with BED and haven't had a binge in a while but my periods always challenge that. I try to fuel up on high protein low cal foods like cottage cheese and tuna but I can't shake the cravings. I don't restrict to the point where I don't allow those cravings such as chocolate or fried foods, but that's all I can think of on my period. I usually do not have as much food noise anymore, but my period always makes things difficult. Especially during the first week before my period. Does anyone have tips besides filling up on low cal/high protein options or water?

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Mindset: how do I stop making weight loss "projections"?

On my weight loss journey this time, I want to stop making "projections". For example, what I have now is a page in my notes app showing how much I can weigh every month if I stick to the plan. I'm assuming I can lose 4kg per month because that's the plan I'm following according to the information in Caloriecalculator.com.

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So I have the months listed out in my notes app and the exact weight I want to be every month. I like this because it makes me look forward to certain months where I can reach weights that I've never been before.

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But at the same time it feels incredibly difficult. What if in August I don't make it to X weight? What if I stall for a month? What if I end up needing multiple diet breaks? Etc.

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I want to be like the people who just do the deficit and the exercise and are like "oh I lost 3kg this month, nice!" "this month I lost 2.5kg, not bad, next month I'll....."

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I find this difficult though. How can I shift to this sort of mindset?

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30F, 5'6", 300 lbs. I feel like I need more help than diet and exercise alone.

Hi everyone,
I'm 30F, 5'6", and about 300 lbs. I recently had my third baby and I'm finally at the point where I know I need to make a real change.

I've struggled with my weight for most of my life. I was a healthy weight in high school, but after that I steadily gained weight and have never been able to lose it and keep it off. I've tried calorie counting, low carb, fasting, and plenty of fresh starts. I usually lose some weight, but eventually I gain it back.
The hard part is admitting that I don't think this is just a motivation issue anymore. I feel hungry a lot. I think about food way more than I want to. I can be completely committed one day and feel like I'm fighting my own brain the next.

My doctor told me that at my weight I should consider medical weight loss options. Part of me feels relieved hearing that and part of me feels like I've failed somehow.
I want to lose weight for all the obvious reasons. I want to be healthier. I want to be active with my kids. I want to stop feeling like the biggest person in every room. I want to buy clothes because I like them, not because they fit.
But I'm also scared.
I'm scared of doing nothing and being 300 lbs for the next 20 years.
I'm scared of medical treatments and long term side effects.
I'm scared of making a huge change and regretting it.
I guess I'm looking for perspective from people who started around my size.

At what point did you realize you needed more support?

What finally clicked for you?

And if you were in my shoes at 30 years old with three young kids, what would you want your future self to know?

I'm open to hearing all experiences. I think I just need to know I'm not the only one who's felt this stuck.

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