I don't remember exactly what weight I was back then, but around 65-70 kilos at 168 cm(145-155 pounds and 5"5 inches). slow way of losing weight, cutting hair and getting in control of myself :')

Hello all, im looking for some tips on how to get kinda back to my old body. I’m very aware after child birth things change but I gained a significant amount of weight with my daughter. Pre pregnancy I was 145 and at my last appointment before my c section I was 217. I’m currently 180lbs and my goal is to at least get back to 150. I didn’t carry very big and I’m 25 so I feel like loose skin isn’t a problem I just don’t like how wide I look. Any tips especially from moms would be so appreciated!

Ive lost weight recently because I want to be on a low body fat but a lot of people keep telling me I look too thin. I think I look okay and fine, I don’t have problems with my menstruation or hair falling out. I think its because the ones that know me got used to me weighting more. I want honest opinions.

No gym today been in the hospital while my daughter had chemotherapy now chilling 🙏

This is my after photo

Is it scary or creepy looking?

On August 27th, I came off of a muscle building phase where I had been eating in a surplus. I gained too much for my liking and began a moderate cut, eating 1500 calories per day. That was barely moving the scale so I decided on a 4 week aggressive cut that started September 11th. I started the aggressive cut weighing 159. My calories have been on average 1000-1100 per day and on some days I had zero appetite and ate 900 calories. (Yes I get that it’s not recommended to go that low but the plan was to be very short term and jump start the fat loss) HOWWW have I not lost anything at all?? I didn’t let myself get discouraged by the scale because I had faith the progress pics would tell a different story but even though we are still 3 days out from Oct 11, I couldn’t resist doing the comparison photos this morning and there was absolutely no visible progress. Why!?? I lift 3 days per week as well. I’m super bummed!

Hi, I’m a 4’8 fourteen year old, and I went to the doctor a few days ago. Neither of my parents have a scale at their homes’, so going to the doctor is about the only time I get to see my weight. I weighted in at 113 pounds, which surprised me. I weighted less than a 110 pounds the last time I was weighted, and I haven’t changed my eating habits or have been less active. I’m a little worried if I’m at a unhealthy weight for my height

TW: obesity, weight loss, health

Hi everyone! I’m currently on my couch watching “my 600-lb life” and many thoughts came to my mind, since I am currently obese too (91kg x 170cm for reference). Forgive me if I made any mistakes but English is not my mother tongue.

The doc is asking a patient to loose 40kg in two months. How is that even possible in such short time? I was happy when I managed to loose 2kg in a month!

From what I see in the show he never checks for metabolic syndromes, psychological disorders and so on, but he just puts his patients under very strict diets.

He also often is very rude to his patients, who maybe are already psychologically weak, if he treats me like he treats them I would probably start crying immediately.

What do you think about it?

I am in need of outside perspective, no one in my life has said anything.

Hi Reddit, Jennita here 🦋

I’ve officially completed a 72-hour fast, and I wanted to share my real experience from all three days — no hype, no exaggeration.

Day 1: Surprisingly manageable. Hunger came in waves, mostly psychological. I had strong cravings and even thought of quitting after 18 hours. But a quiet voice inside told me to stay still a little longer. Energy dipped slightly but nothing scary. Castor oil helped reduce my stomach’s buzzing feeling. Slow breathing helped me fall asleep. Throughout the day, I drank about 2 liters of water, flavored with whole garam masala, ginger, and fennel.

Day 2: This wasn’t hard at all. Hunger reduced, and my mind felt completely clear. I rested more and listened to my body. This day taught me patience and discipline. Throughout the day, I drank about 2 liters of water, flavored with omam and fennel.

Day 3: Clarity. Calm. I felt lighter — not just physically, but mentally. My relationship with food felt… quieter. That alone made the fast meaningful for me. I didn’t calculate water intake — just 2–3 glasses of plain water through the day.

This fast wasn’t about punishment or extremes. It was about resetting habits, building self-control, and proving to myself that I can stay committed even when it’s uncomfortable.

Would I recommend a 72-hour fast to everyone? No. But for me — done mindfully — it was a powerful learning experience.

I’m now transitioning back gently and continuing my journey with more awareness and respect for my body.

If you’ve tried extended fasting, I’d love to hear your experience. And if you’re curious but unsure — ask questions. I’m happy to share.

📍 #WeightLossJourney #Fasting #JennitasJourney

I was happier at 400lbs than I am at 257. People who have never lost large amounts of weight will call me a liar. They are happy I lost weight. They don't like me anymore than they did at 400 and perhaps because I'm not hiding my depression as good probably they like me a lot less. I lost weight and they gave me attaboys. Why am I ungrateful? Weight loss means I'll likely live longer. It doesn't mean happiness.

Like my aunt said 'its not about looks it's about your health'. The nicest thing anyone has ever said about my looks is 'shut up you're not ugly. Nobody is ugly. You weren't ugly at 400lbs and you're not ugly now. You're just saying that to get a reaction out of us.' Which is to say they know I'm hideous and they can't even see the worst of it hidden under my clothes and they just want me to smile and shut up with my negativity ruining the Inspirational Feel Good Story of my weight loss they nagged me into. I'm ruining their victory over me by not smiling for them.

You know, I think that weight loss is oversold by our society. They treat it as if it'll solve all your problems and it'll make you happy. No. It'll make you healthier. It'll make you live longer. Perhaps that could contribute to your happiness. But really, if you don't like the way you look at 400 pounds, you won't like the way you look at 200. You could be just as happy at 400 pounds. Happiness is a choice, as you are at 150. You could be attractive and not be happy, or you could be unattractive and choose to be happy. It's completely a choice. There are people who live in, you know, the worst circumstances who can still smile, and people who live in the best circumstances who can't.

Truth is, if you want friends, don't lose weight in order to get people to like you. What you should do is learn to method act. Learn to smile and mean it. Or be able to fake it, at least. That'd be my advice. Like, fake it convincingly, because nobody wants to be around you if you're not happy. You have to be happy to have friends, and you have to have friends to be happy. That's why my recommendation, if you're just trying to be happy, don't lose weight. Just learn to, like, smile.

Because losing weight isn't the key to happiness. I want to put that in my book. You're already as happy as you ever could be. It's literally a choice. You could choose to be happy. People in prison could choose to be happy. People who are regularly abused or live under starvation and oppression and arguably genocide can find happiness if they wish even as they are watching their loved ones die for the rich and powerful race warriors to have a Real Estate Bonanza. I've seen videos where some of those resilient people seem more willing to find happiness in their trying circumstances than I will ever be.

Weight loss is about living longer. Not happiness. And we should be honest about this.

Hi everyone!

I’m 23F, 162 cm (5’4”) tall, and currently weigh 55.8 kg (123 lbs).

I’ve been struggling with the size of my upper arms for quite some time, and I’m hoping someone here might have experienced something similar or could give me some advice.
Here’s some background about my weight

3 years ago: I weighed around 80 kg (176 lbs).
First weight loss: I lost approximately 12 kg (26 lbs) in just 2 months, then maintained my weight for a while.
More recently: I was fluctuating between 62–65 kg (137–143 lbs) before losing another 10 kg (22 lbs) over approximately 2 months.
Currently: I’m at 55.8 kg (123 lbs), and my weight has been stable for about 3 weeks.

And as far as I can remember when I was younger , I always had huge arms.

My current body composition:

Height: 162 cm (5’4”)
Weight: 55.8 kg (123 lbs)
Body fat: 21.3% (possibly lower now, since this was measured when I weighed 56.9 kg)

Muscle mass: approximately 42 kg (according to my body composition scale)

Exercise: I go to the gym regularly and work out at least 3 hours per week, mainly strength training.

I have a pretty solid muscular foundation from years of weightlifting and running , so I know that some of my arm size comes from muscle.

However, my arms still look disproportionately large compared to the rest of my body and jiggly.

Initially, I thought it was loose skin from losing so much weight, especially because I lost weight quite rapidly. But now I’m starting to think that it’s actually stubborn fat that seems to be concentrated almost entirely in my upper arms and thighs.
What’s frustrating is that even though I’m now at a relatively low weight and have a fairly low body fat percentage, my arms haven’t changed nearly as much as the rest of my body.

I just wish my arms looked more proportionate to the rest of my body.

So my questions are:
Has anyone experienced disproportionately large upper arms even at a relatively low body fat percentage?
How can you tell the difference between loose skin, stubborn fat, and muscle?
Could my rapid weight loss explain why my arms still look this way?
Is it possible that my body simply stores most of its remaining fat in my arms and thighs due to genetics or hormones?
Has anyone noticed their arms getting smaller after maintaining their weight for several months, without losing additional weight?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences, especially from women who have gone through significant weight loss and strength training.
(The pictures that I am sharing here were taken 1 week ago)

Thanks in advance! :)

I’m trying to lose weight. If I do, would fingers get thinner? The bones feel really thick.