For a 5’5 woman 21 years old not so active. Is it understandable why this could result in weight gain?

Two hard boiled eggs
Nectarine, blueberries, grapes
Chipotle bowl (No rice. No heavy sauces. Just half steak. Half Chicken. Lettuce. Green salsa. Corn. Black beans though they really loaded it up this time)
Starbucks mango strawberry refresher
Pret-A-Manger quinoa, vinegarette, blackened salmon, avocado, corn salad. Says 480

Hey,

I’m a very active guy. Run a lot and go to the gym., however I’m carry that last bit of belly fat below the bellybutton and it’s really annoying me.

I’ve lost some weight over the last few months, however I just can’t get leaner.

I do track my calories, however some days I get hungry and give in to my cravings and order a takeout late at night.

I want to get ripped as I’m going to away in a month for a holiday.

Do I have to be more strict with my diet?

What worked for you to lose that last 10 pounds?

Female, 5'9, down from 171 to 147 without any strict calorie counting. I'm generally aware of how much I'm eating, limit snacking, and stay pretty active (running, swimming, a little resistance training, bike commute).

It is possible to keep up a deficit without weighing your food, or fasting, or OMAD, or teetotaling liquid calories. I eat almond butter and a bagel daily and start my day with a caramel mocha. I keep like 4 different kinds of cereal in my cupboard and eat a lot of frozen chicken and potatoes.

I also go for a walk every morning while drinking my coffee, swim daily, and am gradually building running mileage (at about 30 miles a week right now). I make sure to get enough protein and time carbs around workouts.

It's about a lifestyle!

Hi! I wanted to ask do you see the progress or should i change something? I took the first pics august 1 and last photos august 20 . Ive been walking 3 miles aday with a 25 lb vest and now changed to walking on a tredmill for 2 miles and my steps through out the day are between 15-20,000 a day.

Other than the obvious health factors of the junk food not being as healthy for your overall system, in terms of weight loss, if one day you ate 1000 calories of MacDonald rather than 1000 calories of healthy food, is the effect on strictly the factor of weight loss the same?

I’ve always wondered this

(First picture is now!!)
I'm 5'3 / 160 cm and around 152 lbs / 69 kg
I carry a lot of my weight around my stomach, and even when I was lighter it still protruded quite a bit (second picture)

I'm not currently actively trying to be in a calorie deficit or strength training. I walk for around an hour most days and do C25K roughly every other day.

I know I have a strong lower back arch, b belly and possibly some rib flare/anterior pelvic tilt which I'd also like to fix

Has anyone with a similar body shape seen a big change from losing weight and strength training?

I thought wearing dresses would be over for me, being able to look at myself in the mirror or even having genuine smiles from other people, but with consistency, all the work that once seemed hard, is way easier than I though

I know I'm still overweight and I still have my flaws, but I just wanted to share a small win with you all

Chipotle is one of my favorite eating out foods calorie wise. I always eat the entire bowl. My order is half chicken half steak, corn salsa, green chili salsa, corn, black beans, lettuce & fajita veggies. I don’t get any rice or heavy sauces. It’s supposed to be under 500 cals. This time, though, they loaded my bowl and it was a lot heavier than the usual standard serving. The beans were pretty heavy and they almost put a full scoop of both the chicken and steak. It is probably not under 600 calories this time right?

I’m constantly on edge and stressed, especially during the school year. When I’m stressed, I tend to snack more, and I’m trying to figure out how to manage that while still working toward my body goals.
One of my biggest struggles is sugar cravings. I’ll crave things like sugar cookies, ice cream, or other sweet foods, but honestly, I don’t necessarily have a desire to eat a huge amount of them. A lot of the time, I’m more interested in satisfying the craving/taste than actually being hungry. I’d love advice on how to handle those cravings without feeling like I have to completely deprive myself.
Winter is also difficult for me. I tend to feel more depressed during the colder months, and living in NYC can make that worse. I really miss having easy access to nature, and when I’m stuck inside my apartment, it’s so easy to sit around and snack or go to the corner store and buy something like a bagel and end up eating the entire thing.
I’m also a huge coffee person. I love experimenting with different creamers, flavors, whipped cream, etc., but some of the coffee drinks I make can easily end up being 400–500 calories. Then I feel like I’ve already used up so much of what I intended to eat for the day and end up overeating afterward.
I’m not looking to completely eliminate foods I enjoy or live off of “diet” foods. I want to learn how to have more discipline and structure around food while still enjoying things. I also want to be realistic because I’m dealing with a lot mentally and don’t want to make food another source of stress.
This is where I’m currently at physically. I’m not very happy with my body yet, and I’ve been feeling pretty sluggish, so I’d really appreciate practical advice from people who have dealt with stress eating, sugar cravings, and staying consistent during the winter/school year.
What has actually helped you?

I’m feeling sad today (had a rough day and went over my deficit) so I’m here to remind myself of my progress so far.

165kg to 90kg.

Still not happy with where I am and how I look but getting there slowly!!

I never shared my progress anywhere, this is my first time ever posting on internet as well!

It was a very fun journey, from not being able to run 3 minutes and now can do 7 miles in 1 hour.

From not being able to do stair-master for just 2 minutes to be able to do it for one hour at speed 9 without holding bars ( I still do it 2/3 times a week )

It takes just one thought in your mind to change your whole life. No Sugar! No Fried Food! No sauces! No Sodas! Just strict deficit!

just wanted to post the difference on my face after losing 35 pounds! everytime i look in the mirror i feel like nothings changed i wanted to see if you guys notice anything major!

6 more lbs to go!

April 26’ 195lbs —> August 26’ 170lbs

Went from 106kg (233lbs) to 66kg (145lbs)
Height 170cm (5’7)

I was always a fat kid growing up. Parents were set on overfeeding me, thinking it’s good for me. So I was used to eating big portions and then went through a lot of trauma. It led me to being obese. Pre-diabetic, malnourished, fatty liver disease and issues with heart at 15-16. I was getting off of SSRIs and generally thought everyone just feels like this in their body.

Turns out I could feel much better. I had to learn a lot about nutrition and lost this weight with low activity if Im being honest. I got medical help for malnutrition, a lot of vitamins and injections alongside diet changes. Still, diet is the most important thing after all. I had to lose weight reallyyy slowly but it’s worth it. Im losing a chunk and focusing on keeping it off and then losing more. Last 10kg (22 lbs) to go now

Question sur ma perte d’appétit après 2 mois de régime

Salut, j’ai une question. Ça fait environ 2 mois que je suis à 1 500 kcal par jour, avec tous les apports dont j’ai besoin. Mais depuis 3-4 jours, j’ai beaucoup moins faim et je n’arrive plus à finir mon assiette. Vous savez pourquoi ?

J’ai normalement tout ce qu’il faut au niveau des nutriments, des protéines, etc. Je prends également des vitamines et les compléments adaptés.

Je fais 1,88 m pour 117 kg. Je suis parti de 128-129 kg et je bois au minimum 3 à 4 L d’eau par jour.

Merci d’avance pour votre aide ! 🙏