I (F29) have battled weight fluctuations my whole life, from my lowest in college (150s-160s lbs) to highs like 185 lbs post-graduation. Before Covid, I was 194 lbs, dropped to 179 lbs briefly due to stress and dieting, then gained 15 lbs during lockdowns. Despite efforts, I’ve steadily gained weight and now struggle with body image at 230 lbs, 5’4". Medical checks are normal, but I feel trapped in a cycle of gaining and maintaining weight, despite unchanged eating habits. It’s affecting my self-esteem and social life.
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Hi there! My problems were the same as yours. All I can say is, count your calories. It’s the most effective method. This year, I shed about 40 pounds after only sometimes gaining weight.
1.Enter your number in the tdee calculator online. This doesn’t have to be difficult. Take 500 off of that and set that as your daily goal.
2.Download a counting app such as chronometer or loseit.
3.Enter your information.
4.Shop for protein-rich foods (chicken, fish, vegetables, etc.) and then simply abide by the recommendation to pair a piece of a protein with some vegetables. Sprinkle in a little bread every now and then.
5.Oil has a lot of calories, so stay away. Apply mists.
6.Although I prepare really simply, there are tons of nutritious meal ideas available online. So the hardest day is the first. It becomes increasingly simpler.
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@Marie I’m grateful. I’ve been a longtime user of Fitness Pal, but I recently bought a three-month Weight Watchers membership. I’m just curious if the point system lessens some of the tension, even though I know they’re both ultimately based on the same thing.
I’ve been avoiding WW for a long, but I’m prepared to give it a shot because I know MFP is free.
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Visit a program that specializes in bariatric medicine to obtain a fat-burning diet plan and maybe a prescription for a medication such as Wegovy or Phentermine.
A healthy vitamin D supplement along with K is recommended, as well as B12 injections.
Raise weights.