Is walking really that effective?

Hi there, I’ve just recently started my weight loss journey, and it’s proven to be very slow but steady. One thing I’ve noticed by using different calculators is that walking seems to be a very effective way to burn calories. For reference, I’m 6’4, 285 pounds, and live in an area with lots of elevation change. 15,000 steps is easy to build up to, and the calculator says that burns over 1,000 calories. Does that sound correct, or are the calculators I’ve been using completely wrong? Every calculator I use gives me an answer within in the same ballpark, and it feels wayyy too easy for all the calories it says I’m burning. Am I just being paranoid?

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I want to lose cellulite, please help!!!!

Hello, in 22(F), 1.63 high and 88 kg..., I'm trying to loose weight by eating healthy drink much water and make steps and some exercises.Is it actually possible to reduce cellulite on my legs, especially my thighs and buttocks( that looks like waves and dimples (orange peel skin))? I’m working on weight loss and exercise but I’m not sure what actually works and if it's possible.I geared that fit girls have cellulite, I know that but I want to reduce 90% :(, it looks horrible!.I'll be happy and grateful if u'll Sharee your experience and some advices!Thanks

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plateaued (again)

I've been on a weightloss journey for maybe less than a year now? 6 months ago I was 162lbs, but at my highest I was 172lbs. I'm now at 125lbs 5'1 and just turned 20 in December. I've had lots of ups but mostly downs in my "journey" so far. It's been miserable to say the least. I feel as though I've lost so little despite going at this for so long- it's very frusturating!!!!! I've been working out everyday, eating below/in my calorie defecit, trying tons of different methods and I feel like I'm still not even close to where I want to be. My parents and grandmother are being strange about it as well. My mom just told me a few days ago she wants me to not lose anymore weight just because she can SLIGHTLY see my collarbone. My grandmother on the other hand tries to say her and I LOOK about the same now (for reference, she's 118lbs and 5'5) but that could not be further from the truth. I still look huge. Of course there are some things I've noticed sizing down, but I'm still far from looking thin/leaner.

To get to my point, I've been stuck here at 125 for quite some time. I hit 125lbs on Feb 23 and the lowest weight I've dropped since that was 122 on March 21. However, since then I haven't been able to get any lower despite my efforts. I weigh myself every single morning and it's usually 124 or 125lbs. My usual intake is around 1,200~cal and my workout routine consists of Saturday, Monday, and Friday being strength training (weights and 10x10 reps. usually goes for an hour. this is quite new as im hoping that changing my routine will help with the stalled weight loss) Tuesday and Thursday is tabata (This also used to just be a regular HIIT routine but it's been changed as well. It's around 40ish mins) and sunday/wednesday are my rest days. I used to only have one rest day but again, I'm trying a lot of new things in hopes something will change. I still get 10k+ steps on those days as that's something I make sure to do every single day. I used to pair my old routines with an extra 45mins of cardio via treadmill with 3%incline 3.6mph, but I haven't done that since switching things up.

I've had this happen before when I hit 145lbs and I eventually broke out of that (not that I remember how I did it. One day I just woke up and my scale suddenly decided to move again) but this seems as though it's gone on for so much longer. I know this all takes time and reaching lower weights makes it harder to lose as fast as you once did, but I'm feeling very frusturated and alone here. My mother recently started a GLP-1 in hopes to lose weight (which, she has) and everyone has been supporting and cheering her on (including me) but I haven't gotten that same response for actually losing the weight nnaturally. My immediate family members who have noticed act like I'm all bones (which, I can assure you I am FAR from true and.. I don't want to be on that level anways....) then onn the other hand, none of my friends have noticed!! I've only had two friends mention I look different. Which makes me feel like I truly haven't changed physically and my family is just trying to mess with my progress.

I don't particularly care for others opinions on me but I just want to break out of this plateau. It's been very depressing to see the scale unmoving even though I truly have been trying. Maybe I'm just going about certain things the wrong way. I'm very open-minded for any advice that might be thrown my way so please feel free to share. I'd really appreciate it.

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When to get rid of clothes that no longer fit?

After a very long weight loss journey, I’m down 120 lbs. Due to having lost and gained countless pounds in the past, I’m hesitating to get rid of my bigger clothes. What if I gain weight and need them again?

At this point I have 5 giant bags of clothes that are too big for me, which take up a significant amount of space in my apartment.

I’m still losing, but the rate slowed significantly. I’ve managed to maintain logging all of my food for over a year.

When do you know it’s time to finally get rid of your bigger clothes?

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Loose skin is ruining my confidence after weight loss

I’m a 24-year-old woman, and for the first time in my life, I’ve been able to lose weight. Since September 2025, I’ve lost a total of 70 lbs, going from 320 lbs to 250 lbs. I’m really proud of myself, and I’ve noticed so many positive changes in my health. However, I’m now struggling with a lot of loose skin. My biggest insecurities are my stomach and my breast. I can somewhat accept the changes in my arms, thighs and other parts of my body but those two areas are much harder for me.

Lately, I’ve been having a difficult time seeing myself as attractive. I feel uncomfortable being naked or being touched too much by my partner because I worry he might find my body unattractive or even be disgusted.

I want to feel better about myself again. How can I improve my body image and work through these feelings of body dysmorphia?

Thank you 🫶🏻

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Quick vegan protein additions

Hi just wanted to share some discoveries this week that are really helping my weight loss journey.

As 5 4 woman, creating even a small calorie deficit doesn't leave a lot of calories to play with and I was feeling so hungry which was putting me in a seriously bad mood and ruining my evenings, but I really need to lose weight for health reasons.

I don't have great cooking facilities or a lot of time for cooking so had to come up with some easy ideas for adding extra protein to my meals.

With these additions, my experience this week has been totally different. I feel really satiated after my meals and struggling to finish them as they feel so filling. I'm actually eating less than last week but without any hunger pangs!

A few things that have really helped are

• adding half a cup (each) of peas, edamame and chickpeas to 1-2 meals each day. This is around 20g of protein for each meal! Edamame in particular are packed with protein.

I buy the peas and edamame frozen, cook a big bunch in the microwave to last a few days and then add to meals.

• buying jars of cooked beans to add to meals eg kidney beans, white beans, black beans. I like the type in glass jars as they are softer. I add half to a cup, either cold or heated with my meals in the microwave

• cooking a bunch of quinoa, then keeping the fridge for a few days and adding half a cup to meals

• adding chopped ready cooked smoked tofu to my meals (heated in microwave)

• adding a tablespoon of nutritional yeast to meals (around 4 g of protein), loads of B12 and also tastes delicious.

I did not expect to enjoy this food, I was just desperate, but I've actually found it to be actually quite tasty especially the peas and edamame which add bursts of sweetness.

I've been surprised at what works. I had some tomato and red pepper soup in a can and added a load of quinoa, peas, smoked tofu and nutritional yeast to it and heated it all up and it became a like a stew and was really tasty and packed with protein.

Also discovered a newly loved breakfast of half an avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, a load of steamed spinach (in microwave) and a cup of ready cooked white and black beans. It is so tasty. I would never have guessed.

What are other people's easy vegan protein hacks to add to meals that involve minimal cooking/prep?

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I went over my calorie intake due to a bad day and now i feel like all my progres was lost, what now?

I never educated myself much on the process of weight loss and i remained in a healthy deficit for two months. Today my cousin who was also my best friend committed suicide (thats why i put the NSFW tag just incase), and I felt like all my discipline left me.

I eat daily around 1200-1300 calories (i promise this is research, i am in a 400-500 calorie deficit and never try to go under that), and most importantly i try to eat healthy. I used to have days where i would eat a bit more, but it would only be by eating a few too many healthy snacks (like fruits). I try to cut out sugar as much as possible without going fully anti-sugar.

Well.. today i ate a whole jar of nutella. I ate multiple pancakes. I ate cake, cheese, and anything I could snack on. I ate a pack of frozen chicken wings knowing i feel full. I have a hard time processing the loss, and to drown out the guilt i have a bad habit of stuffing my mouth to keep my body occupied, but this time i really needed strong flavors, so i turned to sweets which i so much restricted for a long time.

Ultimately, i have no idea how much i ate, but i can estimate around 3500-4000 kcals, where my daily intake to maintain weight is around 1900 calories. I stopped counting after eating a banana with some dark bread and hard boilee eggs, which were an unusual but rather on the healthy side breakfast. Now it's not the end of the world im sure, but i feel like i won't be able to return to my diet. I feel like, as i mentioned before, the discipline of saying no to snacks and chosing healthy food has left me, and maybe it is just today because im mourning someone, but I felt the need to reach out to the internet because i cannot tell if my progress just slowed down by a week or if there is an unknown fact which states I didn't screw up anything, mathematically speaking. I know, i know. One day of binge eating won't stop months of weight loss progress. I wont gain back all the pounds i lost. But i just feel like such a failure, and after calming down and finally being back in my room, my first thought was to ask this silly question so i can imagine myself skinny and healthy without having lost hope, as this deficit really meant a lot to me. It is the first time i truly have locked in.

At this moment i feel like i will binge tomorrow all over again. I read to step back and see what i can learn from this binge, but i am not sure what i can learn here. Its like food is my only escape when i can't grasp a passing. Another person said to screw the diet today, but i am scared i will crave all the sugar i ate today again tomorrow, and that will ultimately screw up everything. I can't fast because i find myself back by the fridge grabbing whatever is eatable.

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