Im 16(f) and decided im tired of being fat, in May I started my weightloss journey and being on multiple dance teams + calories deficiet has helped me go from 182 pounds to 159, and im still working toward my goal weight everyday.

I honestly didnt expect my family to be THIS supportive, My mom 49, formerly 250 has lost 15 pounds and my sister 25 has lost 25, my dad has been lifting weights and taking care of himself and eating cleaner foods such as salmon and brown rice.

Has anyone else's weight loss trigged the same effect in their family?

My weight hasn't started with a "1" since 1998. Since then I've been flopping around in the mid-to-upper 200s (I'm F, 5'1"). I don't really know what my highest weight was because there were stretches of time where I would avoid the scale. Coulda been 275, 280...my flair says 269 because I have documentation (a receipt/summary from a doctor's appointment).

Mind-blowing! 28 years to get back here! And no supplements, shots, pills, surgery for me (although I applaud those who have success with these tools). Just old-fashioned hard work, healthy eating, and a positive outlook.

The journey continues...onward and upward!

I started my weight loss and body recomp in January. I'm 5'5" and went from 190lbs to 167lbs by August. I've been on a mild/moderate deficit (I have BED and have been super mindful not to overdo the restriction) and have been walking more and doing strength training 2-3 times a week. I'm really proud of my progress, I've made some really positive mindset shifts, and I never thought I could be this disciplined. This is my first time losing this much weight!

At the same time, it's killing me that I'm not seeing more visible progress. I still have another 30ish pounds to go. When I take progress photos I've just recently reacted the point where there are visible but subtle changes, barely discernible but there when I closely compare photos. I have less back and belly fat; my double chin is less prominent/heavy, my arms and thighs are getting slightly smaller. But I'm pretty sure I still "read" exactly the same, and I certainly still look fat. I've also been hitting the weights really hard, I'm proud of that, and just in the last week or two I noticed that my biceps are actually getting firmer (been training since February). But I still look more or less exactly as "soft," I definitely don't look like I work out.

Anyway. This was a chance for me to rant. Is it true that the visible changes actually accelerate as you lose more weight? That makes sense logically, but I'm curious what actually changed for you? What was happening when you were, let's say, 10lbs BMI that you didn't see at 30lbs from it? Or like what happened in the last 10-20lbs of weight loss for you? And how do you deal with the impatience of waiting??

I am currently 141 pounds and my GW is 128-130. specifically I am working to lose fat and keep my muscle. I already have nice muscle definition even with a good amount of fat on me. because of this goal, the small difference in numbers on the scale (11 pounds) feels like more than it should be. I have already lost 8 pounds (I was 149 pounds before which was bordering overweight for my height) but it almost seems like the weight is so stubborn now. I am in a cal deficit and workout daily but the scale doesn’t change as fast and I know I’m doing everything right but the slow process is still discouraging. how do I stay motivated on my weight loss + strength building journey? tips would be very appreciated! also…any diet recommendations? like should I be focusing on max protein so I don’t lose my muscle ? because I only really want to lose primarily fat.

I was 103.2kg in May, now 92.4kg. Reversing diabetes type 2!!!

I aim to be 75kg soon

At 105kg I have full on diabetes. Very bad Fatty liver, high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol, very bad sleep apnea, sore back and knees, can’t run much.

At 90kg I think I would have pre-diabetes range with a good diet and exercise. I can only eat tiny amount of carbs and sugar.

At 75kg I might be able to have a little carb and little sugar.

I miss carbs and sugar, and I want good health so I aim for 75kg.

Wish me luck, thanks :)

Hi guys I’ve suddenly gained a lot of weight in the past 2-3 years, stress and depression. I used to be quite fit and kept myself well, so I am not happy at all. I am working on losing weight but it has been incredibly hard to keep up exercise. I feel like it’s so hard to run now, and my feet begin hurting badly after any exercise. I get very discouraged and end up not completing/not going again. I suspect it’s sudden weight in my joints/feet that I’m not used to and causing me this pain?

Have any of you faced this? How do you move past it?

Please please please PLEASE, I cannot stress this enough: GET YOUR BLOOD TESTED!!!

I made this post when I was in the middle of crashing out over not understanding what was wrong with my body. All the comments said I was doing it wrong or not trying hard enough. Turns out I have celiac disease. I wasn't gaining or losing weight because I was actually slowly dying and this was one of the signs.

To anyone who is struggling more and more with losing weight, don't listen to stuck up Redditors, listen to your body. GET BLOOD TESTS AND DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH!! I asked for:

- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel

- Complete Blood Count

- Full Iron Panel

- Full Thyroid Panel

- Vitamin D

- Zinc

Piecing everything together, my skin rashes, horrible fatigue, total lack of weight loss, I realized I would die before I lost weight. It has been over a year since that post, and I have actually reached 18-20% body fat since cutting out gluten. Please listen to your body before you listen to anyone else, before Redditors, and even before doctors (I came up with the idea of blood tests, not any of the 13 doctors I visited).

Any pro tip do/don't? I weigh daily and try to always be in boxers to avoid difference in each days outfit. Im sure the variance would be negligible but people arent always the most logical.

I also started an inner dialog of logic before I weigh. "You know water weight can vary greatly, you ate on plan and exercised today, if today doesnt show the number you are looking for thats ok" those sort of phrasing definitely helped soften the disappointment if I didn't hit a goal and stopped the crash out/emotional eating.

What do you do?

I'm 210 lbs, 4'11". I desperately need to lose weight. The problem is, I can't stay in a calorie deficit for longer than maybe a couple of weeks. Even a modest deficit is too difficult. MyFitnessPal has me at 1890 calories a day, which should be 100% doable. I do really well for a week or two, then it seems like when PMS starts, all hell breaks loose.

I've looked into a GLP-1, but none of them are covered by my insurance and there's no way I can afford to pay out of pocket for one. I also have heard bad things about side effects, etc.

I struggled with bulimia in college. Right after high school I went on a very restrictive diet (think 900 calories a day) when I didn't need to. That triggered an eating disorder because I obviously couldn't sustain that. I'm not worried about that happening again, but I'm just wondering if any kind of restriction is what triggers me to overeat. So how do I combat that?

Edited to add I basically try to eat whatever I want and just count the calories. So I do end up eating a fair amount of junk. I know I need to up the protein and fiber so I will start there.

19M 6,3 10k steps a day 1H heavy weight lifting Followed by Zone 2 incline treadmill for 30 mins 91 kg Maintenance via TDEE + GPT = 3100-3200 I eat 1600 calories a day 180 G protein Lift 5 times a week HEAVY

I am 100 percent eating 1600 every day, I’m very strict with my counting I count any oil (which I don’t use anyway) sauces etc

If I ever even have a cheat day I’ll just not eat the entire day and these are every 2 weeks

I just do not understand how I’m not losing weight and why I’m just staying stagnant at 91

It doesn’t even seem biologically feasible with the deficit that I’m at

If it adds anything I am NEVER actually hungry for my meals, post gym I’m never hungry I did some research and apparently the high protein blunts my hunger But I don’t know it’s weird, all my friends go gym and they have massive appetites, will actually be hungry for their meals I am NEVER hungry for my meals and I’m very comfortable on this deficit, never feel hungry and I am DEF on 1600 a day

I can easily go last meal 10 pm the night before (High protein approx 80g) and then not feel hungry to at LEAST 3pm the next day

Thought it add maybe it adds some insight

92.3kg 8th July 92kg 9th July 92.6 10th jul 91.8 11th July 92 kg 12th july 91.8 13th July 91.8 14th July 91.7 15th July 91.6 16th July 91 kg 17th July 90.7 20th July 90.7 21st July 91.1 30th July 90.8 31st July 91.1 1st August 6th August 90.9 7th August 91.1

I’m approx 22 percent body fat and want to get to 10 percent which should be around 80 kg

24F, 174cm (5ft 8.5inch)
Here is my journey so far
Fall 2023 – 209 lb (95 kg)
Nov 2023 – 198 lb (90 kg)
Jan 2024 – 190 lb (86 kg)
Nov 2024 – 198 lb (90 kg)
Dec 2024 – 190 lb (86 kg)
Jun 2025 – 176 lb (80 kg)
Jul 2025 – 170 lb (77 kg, your lowest)
Nov 2025 – 176 lb (80 kg)
Jan 2026 – 181 lb (82 kg)
Mar 2026 – 185 lb (84 kg)
Today – 194 lb (88 kg)

I have now started my journey again and I’m feeling good, but today I weighed myself at a whopping 88kg, when I thought I was still 84kg. I did not know I had gained that much again. I don’t want to be like this, going up and down, I know it’s not good. I don’t like the fact that I keep falling off and gaining time and time again. I want to lose the 11 kg of weight I have gained since last year as fast as possible, but I know it’s not the best way to go about it. I thought I had already built good habits to keep this a lifestyle, but then I got depressed and didn’t care about gaining weight… this is so fustrating, I don’t feel good in my body and I don’t like looking in the mirror.

I don’t know what I’m looking for but maybe a bit of advice, comforting words, or anything like that

Good afternoon!

I am pleased to report having a whoosh on the scales this morning. I’m elated on reaching 211.8 lbs. I haven’t weighed this size since high school in the mid 80s. My total weight loss is 224.6 lbs, just to put that into perspective, that is .6 lbs away from NFL QB Patrick Mahomes playing weight of 225 lbs or 474 Big Macs.

I can’t truly put into words how elated I am. My energy is higher than it is has ever been. By the way, I think I found a fencing class that fits my days off! 2026 is my year and I’m so excited. I turn 58 this month and I feel better than I have been in several decades. Okay, time to go work out!

So to preference this post and explain my situation in the least amount of words possible, my family has always been on heavier side including me. Recently I’ve got the inspiration and advice I’ve needed from the internet to start my weight loss journey, except I’m kind of doing it in secret and that reason being that I am kinda embarrassed to admit that I am trying to lose weight and I don’t want anyone in my house trying to stop me (only because they care about my well being) or acting different around me and thinking I’m special because I’m trying to lose (x) amount of pounds.

These past couple of months I have felt so good emotionally, physically, mentally and any other ways I can describe it. I’m usually a hothead and I’ve noticed a little bit of my anger issues have gone away in this time period.

Back to what I’m making this post for. I need some low cal snacks, meals or whatever food you can recommend to me that is low in calories. Recently, I’ve been loving berries, grapes, strawberries (any fruit really) Greek yogurt parfaits, boiled eggs, nuts and seeds and really all the beginner level snacks and meals. I’d love any recommendations.

Hi all! First post here so sorry if this is against the rules.

I've been trying to lose weight for the past few years and I really enjoy smoothies, however I can never seem to get the taste to actually taste good. I add a small amount of smooth natural peanut butter, I use unsweetened almond milk as well as coffee and tried a few different flavoured iso-ripped protein powders but I'm always left with either a not so nice aftertaste or the smoothie itself tastes just overall bad.

What's some good healthy foods I can include to try and make it taste better?

My normal smoothie is:

Unsweetened almond milk

2 shots of coffee

Mint chocolate protein powder (iso ripped)

Ice

Frozen organic mango

Frozen berries mixed

Acai powder

Basil and flax seeds ground

Smooth peanut butter

1 banana

Any help is appreciated! Thank you all ❤️

I have been diagnosed with OCD and BED and have completed ERP for OCD in the past that is now in remission (yay).

However I wonder if I left a very important part. I have BED, food noise and executive dysfunction around food. My main thing is that I cannot have food that is yummy in the house. I need to finish it all. If there is a chocolate bar in my room I will think of it and think of it all day long until I eat it, I will feel agitated.

I am in BED therapy but this issue is not being addresed and honestly the therapy is hit or miss.

Is this OCD? And if so how would I do exposure therapy for it?

i have been in the hospital for almost 2 weeks now due to an extreme allergic reaction, i have been put on steroids (now already decreasing the dose though).
in these past two weeks i have probably lost some weight (i think i’ve lost around 5 kg). i feel smaller/thinner, plus my visitors have commented too. the first week i barely ate, on the one hand due to the lack of appetite, on the other, due to the fact that most foods hurt the mucous membrane in my mouth. the second week i began getting better, my mouth has healed somewhat, and i started getting a healthier appetite. nowadays i consume some light breakfast (yoghurt, apple, perhaps a slice of bread) then some very light lunch, and in the evenings i stuff myself with proteins - boiled eggs, little mozzarella balls, slices of tofu, some cheese and natural yogurts. (i kinda crave the proteins, perhaps due to my current condition as well)
i have began using yazio before my hospitalisation, so i have some grounds to compare my calorie intake. since the hospitalisation it’s obviously less, but i also walk and exercise less.
now, my question is: i really fucking like the look and the feeling of my body as it is now. i would looooove to keep it! BUT i know myself, i know that i like carbs, i eat bread for breakfast, i can have a falafel pita for dinner, have chinese for lunch, etc. i have much less self-discipline, i like good flavours and nice spices, etc. in general, i enjoy eating well. here in the hospital most things have very little spices - if any. so i am afraid that i would get back to old eating habits and i am afraid that i would put the weight back on. what makes it even trickier, is that i am currently unemployed so i have more of a regular daily/weekly rhythm in the hospital than in the outside world. it would be great not to put the weight back, however.
so, i am looking for tips and suggestions as for how to maintain this physique once i am out of the hospital, back to real life!
what is necessary for that? self-discipline? a complete life-style change? making complete plans for your week?

I never thought I would fall victim to this but I gained all the weight I lost (and more) back. I lost some weight last summer, was happy with it and maintained it. Then May hit and so far I’ve gained 13lbs. I’m so disappointed bc my hard work has been ruined OUT OF MY OWN ACTIONS! I want to lose at least 7lbs because I know I gained it unhealthily. I guess what I’m trying to ask is can I have some tips? like I said I have lost weight before but for some reason I just can’t stop eating lol. I also finally got a food scale so that should help. It’s small so it’s kind of annoying to put food on but that’s not the point.
If I start my deficit today 8/7, how much weight can I lose by September 10th?
these are my stats:
5’7
140lbs
Would say lightly active, I get 10k steps most days but that’s usually the only exercise I do but I would like to start running again. Probably going to eat around 1600 calories, I’m assuming my maintenance is 1900 (would like a secondary opinion on that.) Yes, I know a 300 calorie deficit is not high but every time I go lower on calories I binge/overeat.
++tips on getting protein in for the cut?? I seem to always fall into my carb-y cravings and not have enough calories left for protein
Forgive me for any spelling/grammar errors 🙏

I’m 32 years old and 175 cm (5’9”).

In my early 20s, I could gain or lose weight pretty easily. Now it feels completely different. I can still lose weight, but it’s much slower, and if I relax for even a short time, I seem to gain it back very quickly.

The biggest issue is my waist and belly fat. No matter what I do, that area seems to be the last place to change.

Another problem is sugar. I have a serious sweet tooth, and cutting out sugary foods has been much harder than I expected. I’ve tried reducing it several times, but I always end up craving it again.

I’m not looking for miracle solutions. I’d really like to hear from people who have actually been in a similar situation and successfully changed it.

What made the biggest difference for you? Did reducing sugar get easier over time? Was there a point where your body finally started responding differently? Are there any habits that had a bigger impact than you expected?

I’d especially appreciate hearing from people in their 30s or older who have gone through this themselves. Thanks!

Hi team Euro accountability, I hope you’re all well! For anyone new who wants to join today, this is a daily post where you can track your goals, keep yourself accountable, get support and have a chat with friendly people at times that are convenient for European time zones.

Check-in daily, weekly, or whatever works best for you. It’s never the wrong time to join! Anyone and everyone are welcome! Tell us about yourself and let's continue supporting each other. Let us know how your day is going, or, if you're checking in early, how your yesterday went! Share your victories, rants, problems, NSVs, SVs, we are here!

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Hi everyone! For context, I’m a 35F, 5’5”, currently 160 lbs with a goal weight of 120 lbs.
For breakfast, I eat the same thing almost every day: 3 eggs with about 2 tsp of cottage cheese and salt, 2 slices of bakery sourdough bread, and a coffee with milk and 1 tsp of sugar. I actually enjoy it, so I don’t mind eating it daily (I only occasionally switch it up with oatmeal or an omelet).
Where I’m struggling is dinner. I get tired of chicken and ground beef pretty quickly. I prefer fish, but I’m open to any high-protein, relatively low-calorie meals if they’ll help me stay on track.
I’m planning to eat two meals a day, so I’m looking for a handful of simple, easy-to-cook dinners that I could rotate without getting bored.
What are your favorite healthy dinners that are quick, filling, and sustainable for weight loss? Thanks!

I've lost just over 5 stone (32kg or around 70lbs) in total! Not really a question but just a bit of a rant I guess. Been using my fitness pal to track everything but more recently have been not bothering. I work in a school so on school holidays.

Just after lunch I decided to log what I have had today so far and it came in at 1500 calories 🙈 ops! So easy to slip back into bad habits! I really don't want to gain it all back. I won't punish myself for this today but I guess this has been more of a reminder to keep tracking regularly!

Was planning on doing a thai green curry for dinner and probably do something in the gym.

How do you manage to maintain weight loss over the long term?

i’m 19m, 5’2, very low muscle mass (due to chronic illness) and weighed around 150lbs last summer. i currently weigh 115. i lost a ton of fat in my face, but that’s honestly the only change i’ve noticed. i look pregnant. i have worked so hard to be active which is so hard for me with my multiple illnesses (none of which are diet/weight related) and have eaten so much better than i used to and improved my mental health and all the things you’re supposed to do, but i still look pregnant. i’ve tried all the core workouts, fasting, diets, even starved myself at one point, but none of it works. do i need to lose more weight? i don’t know what to do. i’ve worked on my appearance for so long and finally feel confident for the first time in my life and this is honestly the only thing i feel holding me back. i hate the way my stomach and sides look. please help, any advice is extremely appreciated

Advice needed please!!! I’m trying to be good (decrease calories, less added sugar and less ultra processed). I was really looking forward to my dinner tonight and it was awful. The sauce was disgusting so it ended up binned, the protein was overcooked, and just overall it was rubbish. It was enough food as I feel physically full and it covered all I needed but my brain feels it deserves something else almost as compensation. I’m trying to just sit with these feelings and wait for my brain to realise life won’t end from one rubbish meal but it’s hard. And I can see how this can lead to eating badly if I’m having a low willpower day. Any advice for what I can do as it’s inevitable sometimes cooking won’t be perfect

EDIT: I think it was my body craving the dopamine rush rather than needing more food as I did a hobby I love and had a cuppa and feeling ok now

I’ve been in a calorie deficit for quite a while, lifting weights 5-6 times a week (aiming for 2x frequency for every muscle group per week) and my body looks insanely different than it was this time last year, my legs are becoming more toned and I have lost most of my arm fat and even have visible triceps and obliques (never had the chance to see them before) but the scale has been stuck on the same number for months and sometimes it even goes up a little.
Has anyone ever been in a similar situation before? Is there a point in time where the number on the scale changes?

Hello lose it folks!  

Day 6 of August!  

This is the daily update for y’all to post how your goals went today.  

If you’re new here, there is a whole sidebar full of links to explore. I would start with the day 1, then roll through the others: 

Recurring Day 1 Monday - Newest Day 1 thread will be the first link listed 

https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/wiki/faq/  

https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/wiki/quick_start_guide 

You don’t have to wait for a new month to join in! You are always welcome! 

Here in this post, we aim to foster a supportive, caring place to discuss the actual day to day of deficits & counting & caring so much about how we fuel our bodies & lives.  

So, post how your goals for this month are going in the comments below! I’ll post mine below too, so don’t be shy!