Frustrated at the last stretch of weight loss (especially with an ED history)

Trigger warning ⚠️: EDs, restrictive eating patterns

I think this is mostly just a rant, but I’m hoping some people here might relate.

I was on the chubbier side growing up and by the time I hit puberty I was already considered “fat” by the standards where I’m from (Asia, very appearance-focused, and generally most people tend to be petite and almost waifish especially during my teen years). I started yo-yo dieting really young and fell into disordered eating patterns around 13, and was really pushed into dieting initially by my family especially my aunts. I stayed very restrictive for years and maintained my lowest weight for almost a decade.

Then the pandemic hit in 2020 and during lockdown I gained over 30kg, which was a huge amount on my frame since I’m only 5ft.

I started losing weight slowly around 2023, but didn’t really start working out or making intentional lifestyle changes until early 2024, and I’d say I really locked in during 2025. Because of my history, I tried really hard not to go back to aggressive calorie tracking and instead focused on more intuitive eating and sustainable habits.

Since then I’ve lost a little over 20kg, and I’m now at the point where I probably have around 8–10kg left to go. Objectively I know that’s not a huge amount, but it feels like the hardest part.

What’s messing with my head lately is that my body at this weight looks drastically different than the last time I was here (around the pandemic era).

I’m trying to focus on the positives. I’m stronger, my habits are healthier, and this time it’s actually sustainable. But, it’s hard not to fixate on specific things. For example, my stomach now has a pretty noticeable B-belly. You can’t really tell in clothes, but when I see myself in just underwear it really gets to me.

On top of that, my weight loss has started to plateau, and I’m scared that the only way forward is to start strict calorie tracking again — which I really don’t want to do because of my past with restrictive eating and ed’s

I guess I’m just frustrated with how different this phase feels compared to previous times I’ve lost weight. Especially after having once maintained a lower weight for years and then gaining it all back. It’s also a hard pill to swallow knowing that even when I do hit the goal weight, I probably won’t look like what I used to before all the weight gain, and probably never look like how I want to due to stretch marks and loose skin.

Has anyone else struggled mentally with the “last stretch,” or with your body looking different even at the same number on the scale? How did you handle plateaus without slipping back into unhealthy habits? How do you also try to feel more positive about loose skin and the stretchmarks?

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Doctor Says Not to Count Calories

I just got off a call with my doctor and I mentioned starting to focus on weight loss, specifically visceral fat loss and blood sugar stabilization, in addition to the exercise I started doing a few months ago. I'm also prediabetic and have insulin resistance.

She said I should focus more on blood sugars and adding nourishing foods instead of restricting and calorie counting. I intend to focus on complex carbs and fiber as I continue and fully understand the dangers of diet culture and yo-yo dieting from past experience but why is calorie counting so vilified?

I've tried so many different ways of eating, seen nutritionists and dietitians, been to therapy for eating disorder issues. Counting calories and watching my macros is proven to work for me.

Why can't I watch my carbs, add in fiber and protein and still try to count my calories to ensure I'm not overeating these "nourishing" foods? I'm borderline binge eater so if there's not structure I just go hog wild and eat outrageous portions.

Its so confusing when everyone says something different. One doc might say low carb, another might say watch calories, another might say exercise is key.

I'm just going to do what feels right and hope for the best 🥲

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Frustrated at the last stretch of weight loss (especially with an ED history)

Trigger warning ⚠️: EDs, restrictive eating patterns

I think this is mostly just a rant, but I’m hoping some people here might relate.

I was on the chubbier side growing up and by the time I hit puberty I was already considered “fat” by the standards where I’m from (Asia, very appearance-focused, and generally most people tend to be petite and almost waifish especially during my teen years). I started yo-yo dieting really young and fell into disordered eating patterns around 13, and was really pushed into dieting initially by my family especially my aunts. I stayed very restrictive for years and maintained my lowest weight for almost a decade.

Then the pandemic hit in 2020 and during lockdown I gained over 30kg, which was a huge amount on my frame since I’m only 5ft.

I started losing weight slowly around 2023, but didn’t really start working out or making intentional lifestyle changes until early 2024, and I’d say I really locked in during 2025. Because of my history, I tried really hard not to go back to aggressive calorie tracking and instead focused on more intuitive eating and sustainable habits.

Since then I’ve lost a little over 20kg, and I’m now at the point where I probably have around 8–10kg left to go. Objectively I know that’s not a huge amount, but it feels like the hardest part.

What’s messing with my head lately is that my body at this weight looks drastically different than the last time I was here (around the pandemic era).

I’m trying to focus on the positives. I’m stronger, my habits are healthier, and this time it’s actually sustainable. But, it’s hard not to fixate on specific things. For example, my stomach now has a pretty noticeable B-belly. You can’t really tell in clothes, but when I see myself in just underwear it really gets to me.

On top of that, my weight loss has started to plateau, and I’m scared that the only way forward is to start strict calorie tracking again — which I really don’t want to do because of my past with restrictive eating and ed’s

I guess I’m just frustrated with how different this phase feels compared to previous times I’ve lost weight. Especially after having once maintained a lower weight for years and then gaining it all back. It’s also a hard pill to swallow knowing that even when I do hit the goal weight, I probably won’t look like what I used to before all the weight gain, and probably never look like how I want to due to stretch marks and loose skin.

Has anyone else struggled mentally with the “last stretch,” or with your body looking different even at the same number on the scale? How did you handle plateaus without slipping back into unhealthy habits? How do you also try to feel more positive about loose skin and the stretchmarks?

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Struggling with motivation during weight loss (19M,180cm,99kg)

I’m really struggling to stay consistent with my weight loss journey and I honestly feel pretty stuck right now.

For about six months, I kept telling myself I’d start losing weight, but last month was the first time I genuinely tried. I didn’t work out much — I just stayed in a calorie deficit and walked 10,000 steps a day — and I actually lost 4 kg. I was really proud of myself because for once I didn’t gain weight, I lost it.

Lately though, I’ve fallen back into binge eating, and I’m scared I’ve already gained a kilo back… maybe even more. That fear alone is really discouraging.

I want to start working out, but the beginning has been rough. I can’t do a single push-up. I’ve been trying knee push-ups, but I’m pretty sure my form is wrong, which makes me frustrated and I end up giving up.

I was super motivated to go to the gym back in December, but throughout 2025 I paid for a membership for about 4 months and barely went. It got to the point where people started joking that I just donate money to the gym, and honestly, that hurt. I really want to prove them wrong, but now I feel embarrassed to go back. On top of that, the membership price went up in January, and as a struggling college student, I don’t know if I can afford it this semester.

I know my biggest issues are:

• a terrible sleep schedule
• laziness / lack of discipline
• binge eating after dieting for a while

So I guess my main questions are:

• How do you stay motivated long-term when dieting and losing weight?
• How can I properly practice push-ups as a beginner?
• What at-home exercises would you recommend if I can’t afford the gym?
• Would anyone be willing to share a simple, high-protein weekly meal plan that’s actually realistic to stick to?

Any advice would really mean a lot.

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Real question

So I don’t know here else to go with this question because there is not a lot of great information I’ve found so i decided to come here. I recently came to the realization I was in a severe calorie deficit for to long and am trying to get out. I realized I was showing unhealthy signs of this when looking up about my weight loss plateau. Now that I’m at a weight I like or under more like but that’s beside the point. I’ve been slowly trying to increase my daily calorie intake why keeping the same amount of exercise because I just do walks and I really enjoy them as part of my routine and day. But now I’ve run into the problem even though I’ve been increasing my intake by now 200 calories a day the weight loss has started up again. Unfortunately I’m at a point where this is a bad thing because I’ve realized form my doctor and others that i should no longer be losing any weight. So i guess the question is why is this happening, and what do I do. I don’t want to crazy increase my caloric intake out nowhere not only is it hard some days to eat what I’m already eating, I don’t want to fall into a bad habit of eating again.

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Could use some encouragement.

I'm in a bit of a rough patch in my weight loss journey and could use some general encouragement and kind words.

I'm 26M, 5'10", and about a year ago I weighed just under 280lbs. As of yesterday, I now weigh 221lbs. However, last October I was as low as 211. I had a shoulder injury and picked up a nasty cold or something while traveling that kept me out of the gym for two months. As a result, I gained some weight back.

I started back at the gym and really tracking calories last week, but my weight actually went from 220lbs to 221lbs that week. I think it's water, because I started back on creatine at the same time, but it's still demoralizing.

I'm currently working out 6x-week, with 4-5 lifting days and 1-2 cardio days, depending on the week. My calories are about 2,200 daily.

I'm doing my best. It's just rough right now.

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Tell me about the health of your skin

Whether you've reached your goal or have just started your journey, tell me how your skin has changed. Boils, carbuncles, acne, skin tags, rosacea, eczema... Gone? Worse? We're all afraid of loose skin, and I think it would help me to know that my skin, although saggier, might actually look better at the end of this.

F 38 5'2 CW:232 I am on week two of exercising 4 times a week and keeping calories between 1200-1400. I've cut out refined sugar and processed foods. I do see a bit of a difference in my appearance; rosacea flare-ups are way fewer, I think I look less tired. Please tell me about the positive impacts weight loss has had on the health of your skin!

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