i lost 45+ pounds in 3 months. tw: mention of suicidal tendency

three months ago on the 8th of february, i had reached a weight (255lb) that made me hate myself so much that i gagged while looking at the mirror. on that day, at around 4am nighttime, i remember being in the kitchen with a big kitchen knife in my hand. i was about to end my suffering in the permanent way. but while i was holding it in my hand, i felt a want. i wanted to make a deal, a final challenge. i wanted to try a final time to save myself. and starting on the 9th, i went into a deep detox where i gave my entire diet up and let my mother guide me fully on what to consume, when to consume it and everything else. i put a timer. i said to myself that if i dont save myself until may 9th, exactly three months later, the problem was going to be me. i started to live off of only supplement pills and disgusting aloe vera water with only a single meal allowed every sunday which also had to fit a specific calory range and not include gluten. i could say it wasnt fun and the difficulty hurt, but for me thats just not the case. seeing the number on the scale go down every week that i checked made it all worth it.

today is the 9th of may 2026. and i have lost 48lb, built my self confidence back up, and stopped hating myself. all in those three months. i went from an obese dude that wanted to end it all to... this. i was closest to taking my life away from myself and the joy out of everyone around me, but i chose to keep them. i saved myself. and just being able to say that is honestly one of the greatest things ive been able to proudly announce. even though my weight loss journey is not over just yet, i learned a lot. i learned the struggles of weight, i learned how much it was actually putting me back, i learned to endure and pull through tough times, and i also saw first hand how physicality changes the perception of everyone around you and yourself. the people that would not even want to approach a room i was in coming up and sitting next to me, people that would be repelled from their interests just because i was also interested in them suddenly wanting to chat about it, even someone being romantically interested in me without me even having met them.

and i learned one more thing.

i learned the power of committing, actually trying your best to succeed. i learned how far you can get if you just sit your ass down and say "im going to do this."

...im a butterfly.

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Is it normal to feel unhappy during weight loss?

Hello, I’m following the teen posting guidelines so I’m trying to add this all together. I’m 14, 5’3-5’4, and 201. I’ve been overweight since I was a baby. I walk a lot at school since my classes are on different floors. I also walk back home after school. I think we have a family doctor, and my parents mostly control what the family eats. Of course I’m free to make my own food, but everyone often eats what my mother makes. She cooks…healthy meals I guess? She does often include vegetables and meats and grains, everything nutritious but she always uses a lot of butters and oils and things that I’m not supposed to be eating apparently. Since my family cannot afford a nutritionist or consistent visits to doctors, I did the best research I could. However my doctor always says to cut snacks and stuff out so I have been this whole year. My goal is to mainly lose weight and fat, but to also be more athletic. My calorie intake is 1,000-1,500 a day based off calculators that were recommended. I don’t eat breakfast since it makes me nauseous so my energy typically relies on lunch and dinner. For lunch I typically either eat only boiled eggs and potatoes or plain lettuce with some vegetables I can eat or that we have in the fridge. For dinner I typically only eat small portions of whatever my mother makes. I cut out all sugar and carbs because those were the recommended diets for people who need to lose weight. I also cut out all processed foods. I avoid going to stores or shops to avoid getting any. I only drink water, sugar free drinks, sparkling water, or drinks under 20 cal with little to no sugar or sodium. As for exercise, I work out 3 times a day. 5-10 minutes in the morning before school(Stretches), 1hr in the evening after I get back from school(HIIT), and 1hr at night (Flexibility and balance). This doesn’t include the extra activities I do such as off ice figure skating training, ballet, track and volleyball. I do everything that has been recommended in weight loss and I just feel so unhappy? I’ve lost 24 pounds since the start of this year, since I started all this. I’ve lost the weight, my clothes fit loose, and I get compliments all the time—but I just feel so lost? Is that normal for anyone else? Is that just apart of weight loss? I’ve heard and seen everyone say that cutting sugar makes you happier and being on a diet was the best thing they ever did, how long does it take? I just want to know if this is normal in the process of weight loss or something that everyone gets over once they reach their target weight?

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How can I stop feeling (and looking) so flabby?

I lost 80lbs a year and a half ago and I’ve been able to keep the weight off but my body is still not great. I know that I need to lose fat still but I’m struggling. I feel like I don’t know where to start.

I feel like I could lose maybe 10ish more pounds but then I’d really like to just get more lean. I feel like throughout my life even when I was skinny I never really had a lot of muscle mass. I know I need to eat protein and lift weights but that’s easier said than done. I don’t know what exercises I should be doing with the weights or how heavy they should be. I also only have available to me what I have at my house so I don’t have any gym equipment or anything. I have 5 8 & 10 pound dumbbell weights that’s about it.

I feel like not knowing where to start or what exercises to do has me just doing nothing instead and hating how I look. I’m 5’8 155lbs 29 inch waist 43 inch hip. My stomach and thighs are probably the areas I dislike the most.

I’m so sick of feeling and looking so flabby. It makes my weight loss mean nothing to me because I still look gross. And recommendations on weight lifting at home (for a beginner) would be very appreciated!

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Dopamine gap and weight loss?

I'm in my 30s, overweight, with a toddler. I've been heavy my whole life but recently received some blood work news that made it obvious I need to make a change. For the past few weeks I've been making adjustments and trying to stick with a healthy calorie deficit. I have a huge issue with carbs/sugar so that's been the main adjustment. Yogurt and berries for breakfast instead of banana bread, an apple at night instead of chocolate, etc. Occasional exercise when I can make time/energy for it.

The main thing I'm noticing is a huge drop in my mental health. I have a lot going on right now mentally and do have a therapist/meds. But dropping/reducing my favorite foods has led to a lot of overall sadness and apathy. There are definitely days in my life when eating a chocolate croissant or other junk food is the main thing I'm looking forward to in a day, and without that, where does that joy come from? Right now there's just this dopamine/joy gap in my life and it's making it very hard to keep up with these necessary changes.

What sources of joy can I try and turn to? I'm not an endorphins girl, so I don't get any natural joy out of a workout, I do it because I'm supposed to. I've tried to replace the urge to snack with some kind of phone game like candy crush but that hasn't helped much beyond the short term. Would love to know if anyone has ideas.

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Question about Realistic Goal

Hello!

I (31F) am currently 246lbs, and about a size 20. I am getting married in April 2027. I want to but this wedding dress from Facebook Marketplace that I love, that is a Bridal size 10, which is a street size 8 I think. Do we think this is possible? I may start a GLP-1 soon to help with my weight loss. But overall, do we think this is a realistic goal? To go from a 20 to an 8 by next April? And I’m talking realistic as in I don’t need to starve myself or drink crazy laxative teas. Just diet and exercise, and a boost from a GLP-1.

What’s the consensus, is this possible?

Thank you!

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Weight loss affecting running technique?

Hi everyone!

I’m sorry if this comes off as a stupid question, but I don’t have anyone close to me who has lost a lot of weight, so I don’t have anyone I can ask for advice from.

I’ve always loved running, and I used to run even when I was 200 lbs+. Then, my thighs would always rub against each other while running (not a problem, I just wore longer bike shorts or tights).
I recently got back into running, and I noticed that I’m not sure how far apart my legs should really be. I’m finding that I’m still running so that my thighs touch, which make my knees be really close together. I’m scared of getting injured, should I be trying to keep my stance a shoulder width apart?

Any advice much appreciated!!

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Just wanted to celebrate the little wins…

I’m about 15 lbs away from my goal. Currently at 148 and I want to get down to 130-135. As I’m sure a lot of people who have gotten close to their goals know, towards the end, the weight comes off reeeeally slow. Much slower than it was in the beginning.

I’m trying to be patient (which is not my strong suit) so I’m choosing to remind myself of the small wins I’ve had thus far.
1. I’m now a healthy BMI. I started out in the obese category but after losing 48 lbs, I’m now considered at a healthy weights.
2. Shopping for clothes is actually fun now.
3. I find that I don’t hide myself in group photos anymore. We took family photos and I didn’t feel self conscious looking at the pictures.
4. (And my favorite win of this entire journey)… my boobs are now really really small.😂 pre kids I was a C cup, after kids I was a DDD. I had a breast reduction and ended up at a D cup. I’m now a B cup and I joke that the weight loss is like another breast reduction. It’s spectacular.

Anyways, please feel free to share your own small (or big) wins from your weight loss journey! Losing weight can be a really hard and long process, finding the positives to focus on has been helping me the last few weeks.

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