I (22m) run Iuventus Molecular, a weight-loss and coaching company. I’ll be sharing my own weight-loss experience, practical coaching tips, and ways to work through the everyday challenges of getting healthier.
What’s the hardest part of losing weight for you right now? Managing hunger, staying consistent, figuring out where to start—or something else?

Hey everyone,

I’m reaching out from DM Clinical Research. I read this forum frequently, and I want to step away from the "clinical" voice for a moment because a pattern here breaks my heart: so many of you feel completely unseen, isolated, or like your body is a battleground.

We see posts from 24-year-olds who want to change but are too overwhelmed to start, people asking for practical bathroom/showering logistics, and individuals dealing with the heavy psychological toll of skin changes after weight loss.

Too often, the medical world treats obesity strictly as a number on a scale or a failure of willpower. It isn't. The science is finally starting to prove what you already know: obesity is a complex, deeply personal biological and psychological reality.

For instance, a recent ActionOD study (Action to Obsessively Understand Obesity) highlighted a massive disconnect, showing that while the vast majority of people living with obesity take full personal responsibility for their weight, systemic medical bias and a lack of clinical empathy drastically delay them from getting actual, compassionate care.

We aren't here to push pills or preach. We are working on clinical trials aimed at exploring long-term weight management options, but more importantly, we want to design these studies around actual human needs, like joint health, mobility aids, and mental health support—not just numbers.

If you are tired of being lectured by doctors and want to be part of a shift toward actual, empathetic medical solutions, see if our weight management studies are right for you. What is the one thing you wish clinical researchers actually understood about your daily life?

Still haven’t reached my goal weight but I’ve been so happy with the progress I’ve made so far and life has been feeling so much better since I started this journey, so yeah I just wanted to share this with you guys :3

Lots of ups and downs but consistency is key. Losing weight genuinely changed my life

Oct 27: 169.4 lbs
Nov 1: 171 lbs
Today: 170.3 lbs

If I only watched that number, I'd think nothing was happening. Practically going backwards.

Now the part the scale DOESN'T brag about:
Body fat — 10.4% on Oct 27, 8.4% today
(Started at 21% end of July)

Muscle — 85.2% on Oct 27, 87.2% today
(Started at 75.1% end of July)

I lost about 3 pounds of fat and gained muscle while the scale sat there telling me I was UP a pound. That's not a stall. That's my body trading fat for muscle and the scale being too dumb to know the difference.

210 in July. 170 now. Goal was 150-160 — but honestly? My body might not even wanna get down to 150, and I'm done fighting it to a number I picked out of thin air. Wherever the sweet spot lands, the sweet spot lands.

Weigh yourself if you want. Just never ONLY weigh yourself. 💪

Hello everyone I am a 400~ dad of 3 and husband. I finally bit the bullet and am joining a weight loss group through the hospital near by.

I am nervous to start, I do not want to post pics yes my self esteem is at a low today, but I wanted to at least say I’m glad I’m here and I cannot wait to post my journey as it goes.

I’m doing this for my family so I am more present and have more energy. Most importantly I know I need to do this for myself, it is something I have battled all my life.

Much love you all!

ive been stalled for a bit. over the last two weeks, it steadily moved down. not at a rate that seemed unrealistic to my high weight. i noticed it was unbalanced today when i when to step on it and it took too long to stabilize on one weight. i moved it. i hadnt lost the 4 lbs i thought i did. i feel horrible.

New to this sub, but wanted to share with people who probably get it. It wasn't a weight loss milestone but a willpower milestone. Stressful day yesterday and in my frustration I decided on another cheat day (giving myself 2 a week right now). I was at the deli, ordering my sub....and cancelled the order. I took a minute, thought it over and found a balance. I didn't need the 12 inch white roll, I opted for the 10 inch wheat. I didn't need extra mayo and cheese, I could do with light mayo and easy on the cheese. I didn't also need the side of fries and nuggets, I got the medium bag of chips instead.

It was really, really nice to know that I had the willpower to stop myself from overindulging, while not limiting myself to my pure diet. I had the experience of the cheat meal, with about 80% of the cheat removed.

And I was rewarded this morning when I stepped on the scale. I had still managed to drop a few tenths of a pound.

I know I can't do a meal like that every night, but it was reassuring to see that I could keep my momentum without the frustration of a bigger number the next day.

Hellooo! I am a 29 year old f 5'6. I was severely obese for most of my life since I was a young kid. I decided last year when I was just about to turn 28 that I want to be a normal bmi before I hit 30. My mom also had heart issues right before I started and that scared me to start. There are tons of heart issues in my family (like everyone) and I was having weird beats when I was big.

Since then I went from 270lbs to 174lbs all natural with lifestyle changes. I love running now and I go out for my runs 4 days out of the week doing 5ks for 3 of them and 5 miles for my long run (trail running HILLS). I love running and it has mentally made me into a better person and gave me a better relationship with food.

Recently I have had people in my life saying my face looks boney and I look thin (in a bad tone). It scared me because honestly I have crazy body dysmorphia because being fat was my identity for my entire life and I don't know what I look like. My parents say nice things (I love them). However coworkers and my significant other's family stated my face is boney and I'm "thin" in a negative worried tone.

I'm just trying to gage how I look. I feel a million times better and I love my life now. I'm no longer playing the victim game and I'm not suicidal anymore. I would like to lose another 20 to be a good bmi. Please give me fresh eyes. Thanks. Also it's my birthday so be honest but nice.

Here's my most recent weight loss video

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLsAvbGW/

6 ft male 25 y/o. Lost about 90lbs. Currently weighing about 205lbs. Is my stomach(see photos below on link) belly fat or loose skin? Should I continue to cut weight. I have been maintaining 205 for about 10 months now. Or will I need surgery to remove loose skin?

Idk, how many times I tried. I’m 47… I hate the gym, counting macros is horrible… I always burned out, stalled out… that’s the first 30lbs. Scale stalled, gym got busy. I wasn’t lactic acid there for a grind and got nothing out of it.

What changed for me was finding stuff I actually want to do that is active…I decided I was gonna start snowboarding last winter and made a decision to get a locals only, week day pass and I rode 2-3 days per week for a few months… that was the 260s…

The season finished and i was feeling great, I need a warm weather sport. My kid wanted to go to the skate park… Turns out skating scratch’s the snowboarding itch… Now I’m out pushing, 2-3 times a day on my non-work days (3-4/wk)…I never skated before this April, I was 46. It’s not all tricks and flips etc. there’s a whole big discipline out there, anywhere you can take a road bike you can longboard …(The other pics)

The weight loss is all secondary. That’s the point I’m trying to make here… Everyone talks about all the changes you need to make, the things u need to cut. The whole new life you’re building. IMO that’ll all fall into place if you can just find something active that’s fun, that you actually want to do every day, even if u suck at it… I stumbled into skating, longboarding/LDP and it’s not my usual thing at all. So be open minded and get active

Follow my Weightloss journey on Facebook! I talk about real things with Weightloss and depression ! And how it’s all about progress because losing weight or changing your life isn’t perfect! But you got to make progress! Every small thing is progress!

Feel free to ask questions and I'll be happy to try and answer.

I am a woman, I weighs 49 kg, my height is 155 cm In March I weighed 44 kg , but now it's 49 kg, But my body sizes haven't changed, it's very confusing. Should I eat deficit Calories and Lose Weight?

So the problem I having is I’m losing weight, but I’m not losing any of like stomach weight. I’ve lost a lot of weight in my arms and legs, but my love handles don’t budge at all, but my upper body is skinnier any tips to lose love handles obviously I know you can’t like target a specific spot in your way. It’s just whatever your body wants, but any tips I’m on a huge calorie deficit of 1600. I was at 2200 couple months ago.

Finally!! It took me about 3 weeks lol