Hi guys! I recently joined this but i had a few questions! So I’ve recently started to become a bit busier and wont have time to go the gym as much as I used to (i used to go 4x a wk) or not at all actually :( but im at a level where im okay with my body EXCEPT my stomach. My stomach i think has the highest percent of fat. I rlly want a flatter stomach and want maybe a few inches off my waist. I did literally everything from consuming high protein low cal or literally eating a little bit. I saw progress on my upper body and lower body but not my mid section. But moving on, i was thinking of doing at home workouts to make up for not being able to go to the gym like pilates or maybe even start up calisthenics. I’ve already gotten into the habit of walking 30 minutes a day. Do u guys have any other advice? I rlly wanna be able to see a difference by next summer.

btw im F19, 5’2 and sitting at around 125-127 lbs

I started taking strength training serious in August.

I lost 35lbs in total ( You can check out my previous post for tips all beauty & fitness )

Here’s my back workouts

1. Rear Delt Cable: 4 sets of 12 reps 🌟 7.5 lbs
2. Close Grip Pull: 4 sets of 12 reps ✨ 30 lbs
3. Reverse Flies: 3 sets of 10 reps 💪 40 lbs
4. Lat Pulldowns: 4 sets of 12 reps 🌿
5. Seated Cable Rows: 4 sets of 12 reps 🌸
6. Assisted Pull-Ups: 3 sets to failure 🏋️

20f 5'2 currently im 60kg looking forward to get down to 50kg, initially | weighed around 68 in 2023 beginning n lost 8kg with on off gym. Now my goal's to get to 50kg first then slowly to 45kg. Starting this as a digital record to keep myself motivated n in track. Any advice wid be helpful:)

i just started gym and body recomp for the flabbiness haha but im wondering if i should cut 5-10 more pounds for smaller legs- i like a skinny look and my legs are a bit too big... i used to be 11 pounds skinnier and was my ideal body so i dont know if that should be my goal. i recently lost 18 lbs in the last 6 months but i still feel kind of fat.

I'm still trying to balance out my calories so I wont be too hungry during the week. I try to eat less during the week, and have Sunday to eat more.

I don’t need to feel guilty for enjoying the holidays. I don’t need to feel guilty for eating yummy food and celebrating with my family and friends. I don’t need to lose weight linearly. I don’t need to lose weight every week. It’s okay to see my weight loss slow down in favor of celebrations. Tomorrow is a new day and another day to strive towards goals!

On Monday, I weighed 150 lbs, today, I weighed in at 153.8. I’m not happy about it, but I’m not going to dwell on it. I was active this week. I ran my fastest 5k and my fastest 5 miles. Those are wins and they ARE progress even if the scale isn’t moving downward.

From now until the New Year, we have some sort of birthday or holiday party every weekend. My goal is to be active and on track with eating in a deficit 6 out of 7 days of the week. At parties, I’ll enjoy myself but still track. I would be ecstatic if I lost weight from now until January 1. But realistically, I’ll be happy if I maintain.

i track my macros, eat clean, and workout. idk what happened yesterday but I went out for brunch - the food was not processed or anything just on the oily side. but after that I ate outside for lunch as well, and i don't know didn't portion control and at night went to party and properly went to town on the finger foods there. i don't remember ever losing food control like that, and I feel so bad now. about losing a week's progress. how do I deal with this shame/guilt? i ate like a bazillion crackers and nachos and usually i don't eat anything which has no protein at all.
i feel like logically i understand it's pointless but I cannot physically understand it.
how do you guys deal with it, and how to stop it from happening again? I am hating looking at the 2 kg increase on the scale overnight lmao

Hello! I'm 4'11, 23 years old, and about 150 lbs. I've been following this sub for a month and finally have the courage to ask for weight loss advice.

For some background, I'm a full-time college student. I used to take birth control for my menstruation for a year but stopped when I noticed a significant weight gain. I went from 135 lbs to 150 lbs! I've been off medication for half a year.

I don't do a lot of weight training, but I primarily do cardio. I could closely hit 10k steps on days I work, leaving other days below the goal.

Despite all of my efforts these past years, I don't feel like I've made progress. On top of that, my workout routine hasn't changed since 2019, and I have had no change in my diet. It's been difficult losing weight without anyone who could support me on my weight loss journey. I've dealt with Asian family body shaming daily since I was a teenager, even when I was at my best (110 lbs). I'm even too scared to check my weight. After years of comment after comment, I had enough, and I want to make a change once and for all for my self-worth.

I want to lose weight, get back in shape, and feel good about myself. Hitting 120 lbs would be a great start. Are there any habits I should incorporate into my lifestyle? How closely should I cut my calories to notice a drop in weight based on the TDEE?

I am 5'0, 31 yrs old, and currently 107-108lbs. I strength train 4-5x a week and do steady state zone 2 cardio 3-4 days a week. I walk ~3 miles most days as well. My InBody at the gym says that I am roughly 18% body fat, but I feel that I still look pretty high body fat. I would like to look leaner, so I am considering cutting to ~103lbs. I just don't want to lose any muscles. What do you think (focus on strength and muscle, or losing body fat)?

im just proud of my progress, i used to be near 200 pounds as a 5’3 22F.

Im now at 123 pounds and my goal weight is to be 115 pounds. Im getting closer 🩷 Posting for progress ☀️☀️

i lift what i think is heavy, but i rarely experience DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) the following day. is this normal? should i try to lift heavier?! i feel like i'm progressing nicely so don't want to push too hard and get hurt.

I’ve tried a handful of different flavours and brands but can’t seem to find one that doesn’t give me the “ick” after a few times. I loved the strawberry flavoured one mixed with milk, but I’m looking for ones that are best with water since I’m trying to lose fat. I’m thinking tropical flavours might be best with water?

What are some of your go-to flavours and brands of protein powders to mix with water?

First, I want to thank the sub! I just found you all and it’s a revelation.

I’m 5’2 and 157 pounds with some food intolerances, eating disorder, and perimenopause symptoms muddying the waters of weight loss.

Every time I want to get serious and lose weight I calculate my calorie deficit target and… die inside. That number of calories feels like nothing!!

In the past, I’ve only ever lost weight with straight up disordered eating and for years I felt like as a short person it would be impossible to do without reactivating my eating problems.

But your pictures and comments and information and advice make me feel like I can do it. Thank you!

Second, the question: what are your favorite nutritionally rich but low calorie staple foods? I only have 1426 calories to play with.

I've been doing weightlifting for about 6 months. I gained muscle and feel good. However, last 3 weeks, one of my knees started making cracking sound. I have no pain. Google says it's fine as long as I have no pain. But it's so annoying. What can I do? Anyone has this issue?

Im coming off of a cut and am looking for an idea of maintenance cals! First off id like to say, i have looked up tdee calculator and it is helpful but i also trust you fellow womens lived experiences more than an algorithm (esp one that is highly variable between dif websites), or at least it would be helpful additional insight LOL.

So with that being said, for my fellow 5’3 115-120 lb girlies in their early 20s who get 10k a day and weightlift 3-5x a week, what do you maintain on?

Additional info: im 118 and have been on a cutoff around 1300-1400, i dont do cardio besides 10k+ steps a day, and ive been lifting for a while i squat a little over a plate, do sets of 7-10 pullups, shoulder press 30s for an idea of my strength level.

If u have any suggestions for maintenance for me or share similar experience id love to hear!

Hello, I’d like to lose weight and increase my activity level (4’11 ft, 128 lbs) but I have to eat at least 1500-1600 calories a day or I will feel weak.

If I want to lose weight do I eat my usual calorie intake and do physical activity? So 1500 calories and after training it’s 1300? Sorry for the dumb question

Hi guys! To start out I'm 4' 11" and 190lbs and have been slowly loosing weight since mid April. Down about 30-35 lbs. I find I'm really unsure of what my TDEE really is and if the calculators online are giving me correct numbers. Anyone in this sub have any experience with what I should be aiming for a day? I've stalled out many times over the last few months and would like to have something solid to lean on for consistency sake. I workout 3-5 days a week for about an hour and stand 9 hours 4 days a week for work. Sorry for the ramble but any advice would be amazing.

Hi ladies! New here, I’m 5”2 and currently trying to loose weight after having my son a year ago.

The last few months I have been going to the gym and training specifically in heavy weights- squat with the bar, deadlift, etc. I’ve gone from just lifting the bar to about 70lbs which I’m really proud of! However, after each workout I have what feel exactly like bad period cramps the rest of the day. Is this normal? My husband has been training me so obviously he can’t relate lol. I have been focusing on engaging my core, but this doesn’t really feel like sore abs, it feels like period cramps!

I want to strengthen and build muscle in my upper arms, but I hate lifting weights. For my lower body and full body workouts, I do rollerblading and biking and walking.

Feeling a bit demotivated between the scale not moving and the all of methreesixty results. Is there a better app for tracking or am I just in denial of results 😂

Have gone from 200 lbs in March to 150 lbs today. Wanting to lose another 15 pounds but struggling with motivation to keep the diet in order. Weight training about 3 times a week, maybe 1-2 days focussed on upper body.

Hi friends! I've been following this sub for a while and I could use some advice. Last year, I lost 25 lbs of body fat and gained 7 of muscle. But then I stopped smoking and ever since, I've gained back about 10 lbs. I didn't change anything else. I prioritize protein, eat at about a 200-300 cal deficit, lift 4 days a week and do cardio 3-4 days as well. Is there anything I can do to lose the weight without losing muscle? I'm pretty disappointed, but I know that I can lose it and I'm proud I quit smoking for my health!!

Thank you!

Hey everyone! First time posting here, so go easy on me! This was me at 3 months postpartum - yep, I know, way too soon to worry about anything except sleep (and maybe figuring out if it’s Tuesday or Friday). I was completely exhausted from keeping a tiny human alive, and let’s not forget the 21 kilos/46 pounds! I gained during pregnancy. At the time, I was convinced my old clothes would just live a happy retirement in the back of my closet forever.

Fast forward, and while I’m not exactly strutting around like a supermodel, I’ve started to feel more comfortable in my skin. Speaking of skin… my tummy and I are still working out some trust issues - hello, loose skin! Any tips, tricks, or magic spells to tighten things up?

Thank you so much everyone! 🫶🏼🩷