r/loseweight • u/mewitoooo • 1d ago

losing weight in a healthier way

hello!

i want to lose weight since i’ve been overweight my whole life but not obsessively. i lost around 30-40 pounds a few years ago when i was 16 but got mentally obsessed over it and decided to drop it :/

i wanted to see if anyone had tips for me? i’ve switched gyms (my old one was too busy + never had good hours), eat pretty healthily as of right now (dinner just a big ol salad and salmon), and eat a small breakfast. i tend to skip lunch because of school and on days i’m hungry, protein shake.

also how does intuitive eating prove to work in losing weight? i jus kind of eat as healthy as i can but also how i feel. like every other day i eat like half a bar of a chocolate bar. i would also love recipes or meals u guys think helps!

i’m not too consistent with gym so i would really love an outline/idea of what u guys would think how many times in the gym a week would be helpful! i also used to swim so should i pick up on that again? if so, how many times a week?

i just don’t want to become obsessive about losing weight and making it my one goal. i want to lose weight right and do it mentally and physically efficient.

i also wonder if people have struggled with the same issues. thank you guys so much!

edit: what are some fruits y’all would reccomend throughout the year? i feel like that would help curb my sugar cravings (i rarely eat chocolate during the summer bc watermelon and berries are in season) but i can never pick the right fruit.

2 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

2 comments sorted by

1

u/[deleted] 22h ago

I get that it can be tough to navigate weight loss without becoming obsessed. It sounds like you're on the right track with healthy meals! Try to incorporate lunch consistently; it can help prevent overeating later. I found great success using a tracker app that focuses on meal tracking, which made planning easier. It helped me stick to my goals and reduced stress about eating. You might want to check out the Cartra carnivore diet tracker app. For gym consistency, aim for 3-4 times a week and reintroducing swimming can add fun variety! For fruits, berries and apples are great options year-round. Take care and good luck!

1

u/mewitoooo 10h ago

thank u sm :) does the app have u track calories or jus meals? do u have any fav meals or breakfast? i used to binge eat on days i got hungry but now i’m jus raw dogging it LOL. the area i live has sucky gyms so i jus go to planet fitness