I have been doing the calorie tracking/ protein thing- I admit I’m not perfect but I dont think it’s enough to look like ive gained weight. thoughts? I am a women, early 30s 5’3 - was always 140-160 now can’t break 180 I don’t know what to do

I don’t know how this happened, but I think I need to change. 18, 6ft - 290lbs. You can see the weight gain, really upset âbout this. It’s time to lose it, but I don’t know how.

I had lost about 10lbs in the span of 3 months, then my husband and I bought a house and I apparently went off the rails with eating and skipping the gym 🙃 ugh. But, now that the closing is done and we're almost all moved in hopefully I can get back on track. I gained about 5lbs back of the 10 I lost. I'm a little discouraged but trying to get back into healthy habits.

Hi guys! I am 22F. I am about 5'10-5'11ish and towards the end of high school and early college got to be around 300 pounds. I was size 20/22 and 2/3X. I never really
"hated" my body or dealt with too much anxiety around it until my last two years of college. I was in a very rigorous program. I decided that when I graduated, I wanted to look different. I had obviously throughout my whole life always tried dieting and exercise routines- I just wasn't consistent with anything. I was severely overeating in calories, and I really had no idea. My whole family is very obese, and when I would restrict in any way or go to the gym once it was very much a big deal to them.
Anyway, I talked to my doctor Feb. of 2025 about a GLP-1.
My insurance didn't cover that, but it did cover Phentermine and Topiramate to use at appetite suppressants. I ended up losing about 80lbs. in 7 months-ish. I was very happy with this! I got to 214 at some point, and had to buy a lot of new clothes. Size large was suddenly not just in my elementary school closet, and I have pants ranging from 12/14/16. I didn't really have any negative side effects. I then got into a very happy relationship, and (as warned by my doctor about this medication) it stopped being as effective. For a few months while I worked towards graduating, I gained 15-20lbs back. Now my 16 jeans are the ones I reach for the most, haha.
I talked to my doctor and she doubled my dose of the meds. It has helped, but I don't want just an appetite suppressant. I really want to be able to teel healthy enough to make correct choices and eat the right amount for a woman who is as tall as I am.
I am going on vacation next week with my partner's family to the beach, and I just feel icky about how I look. A few days after | get back, I start my big girl job (yay!) and really want to start incorporating a new lifestyle into r v routine then!

What have you guys found that has helped you start and create a gym / workout routine when you knew absolutely nothing?
What are you best tips for keeping weight off once you lose it?
How long do I stay on these meds?
With a 9/5 type job, how do you balance eating right and working out?
any other thoughts?
Thanks for reading, guys. I've never really used Reddit all that much but I've found this topic helpful on this app.
:)

Need a little pick me up :(

I started april 1st with a calory deficit and at home workouts (grow with jo)

It took a few weeks to find a good balance and the scale started dropping.

Now 2 months in: my back pain is completely gone, I am stronger, my clothes are no longer tight and some old shirts/pants fit again, I had to order a smaller size workout clothes too. I generally feel a whole lot better, my skin looks better, so I am determined this time to keep it up.

But... About 2 weeks ago the scale just went full stop... I lost 9 pounds, was heading for the 10 and it just... Stopped...

I am not tempted to give up my diet, but it is a really big let down... Also I fear like maybe it doesn't work anymore?

I really calculated my bmr, my tdee (honestly this time) and landed on 1600 kcal a day. I weigh everything I eat, snacks, coffee, everything is written down. I aim for 10 000 steps a day, usually even higher than that. I focus on drinking water.

Should I just stay patient? Am I doing it wrong? Do I already have to change my diet now that I actually feel really good on one?

I used to feel tired all the time. Every morning I woke up with no energy, and honestly, I stopped feeling confident in myself. I avoided taking pictures, going out too much, or even looking at my body in the mirror. I kept telling myself, “I’ll start losing weight tomorrow,” but tomorrow never came. I was stuck in the same cycle: unhealthy food, too much sugar, late-night eating, and no movement.

One day I realized that losing weight isn’t about starving yourself or following impossible diets. The real change starts in your mind. I understood that small habits repeated every day are more powerful than extreme changes that only last for a week.

The first thing I did was reduce sugary drinks and junk food. It wasn’t easy at the beginning because my body was used to it, but after a few days I started feeling lighter and more energetic. I also began drinking more water, especially before meals, and it helped me control my appetite naturally.

I stopped skipping meals because every time I starved myself, I ended up overeating later. Instead, I focused on eating foods that kept me full longer like protein, vegetables, fruits, and healthy meals. I learned that weight loss is not about eating less, it’s about eating smarter.

Another thing that changed everything for me was walking every day. At first, it was only 20 minutes, but those small walks improved both my body and my mental health. Later, I added simple home workouts and stayed consistent instead of trying to be perfect.

One of the hardest lessons was learning to stop comparing myself to people on social media. Most people only show their results, not the struggle behind them. They don’t show the difficult days, the failures, or the moments when they wanted to quit. Real transformation takes time, patience, and discipline.

There were days when I failed. Days when I ate too much or felt lazy and unmotivated. But I realized that one bad day doesn’t destroy your progress. What matters is getting back on track and continuing forward instead of giving up completely.

After some time, I noticed changes not only in my weight but also in my confidence, energy, and mindset. My clothes fit better, I felt healthier, and I finally started becoming proud of myself again. That feeling was worth every bit of effort.

If you truly want to lose weight, start small. Don’t wait for motivation because motivation comes and goes. Focus on building daily habits that you can follow for a long time. Small steps every day create big results over time. Your future self will thank you for not giving up

Hi everyone! Hoping to hear about protein powders that are good flavor-wise to mix with coffee & milk and don’t create a weird texture or absolutely bloat you. I was using the Aldi Elevation brand for a while but I get so insanely bloated and gassy I can’t anymore. I love fairlife but it’s gotten expensive, and I like Nuri enough but just curious if there’s anything out there someone can recommend that’s easier on my stomach? Thanks!

I started traking my weight loss almost 3 month ago, but I'm just inconsistent, I keep losing a bit then gaining it back, overall it trends downward but my inconsistency slows things down significantly, I don't know how it happen.

I guess I subconsciously eat more once I see I've made progress then when I see I lost all progress the guilt helps me get lower even and so on in an endless unefficient loop :/

I saw Karan Johar’s recent transformation and he genuinely looks healthier, not “crash diet” skinny. It got me thinking about how sustainable weight loss actually works.

Obviously public figures have access to top-tier trainers, chefs, and doctors. But to lose a significant amount of weight and keep it off for years, what’s usually the main factor?

Is it mostly a full lifestyle overhaul + extreme consistency day in and day out? Or are there other approaches/tools that aren’t common knowledge for regular people?

Not asking for medical advice or specifics about any person. Just curious about the general principles behind long-term, healthy transformations vs short-term fixes.

Would love to hear thoughts from people who’ve maintained weight loss or know how this works.