Current Events > I Am OVERWEIGHT At 5'7 156lbs.Why Am I STRUGGLING TO Lose MORE WEIGHT?!

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I am a late 20's male who is overweight at 5'7 l56 lbs. My natural weight two years ago was 135 lbs. Then I gained weight(being lazy+not going out+eating a lot during the pandemic) to the point where I capped at 165lbs.

For some months, I dedicated myself to losing weight and managed to get to 156lbs. Yet for the past two weeks, I have been unable to lose more weight. Why?

-I eat only 1200 calories a day
-I drink lots of water(8 cups daily)
-I walk everyday for 30-40 min

I'm trying to get back to being skinny! I want to get a defined jawline. For my face fat to go away, and for my belly to slim down. Yet despite eating drastically less than I used to, I haven't lost anything!

Are you active outside of the 30-40 minutes a day walking?

You're not overweight at that height/weight

That's a pretty normal, if not healthy, weight

wackyteen posted...

You're not overweight at that height/weight

That's a pretty normal, if not healthy, weight

Its not for me! When I was 135 lbs, I had a more defined jawline! I looked better looking!

Now I look like a fat piece of crap with a belly hanging! I want to become skinny again like in my teens/early 20's! When I look at photos of myself at my current weight, my face is FAT!

xXfireglzXx posted...

Are you active outside of the 30-40 minutes a day walking?

No! I went on a sub reddit several months ago and asked if I should lift weights too, and they told me I should lose all the weight first. So as a result, I stuck to walking daily and lowering calorie intake dramatically!

From eating 1200 calories every day, I feel really weak! Its so tempting to eat a lot, yet I know that if I do, i'll only gain more weight!

It's all calories in -> calories out

It takes a while for noticeable change to occur. Two weeks is unlikely to see any changes.

LookMoneyStatus posted...

No! I went on a sub reddit several months ago and asked if I should lift weights too, and they told me I should lose all the weight first. So as a result, I stuck to walking daily and lowering calorie intake dramatically!

If you can't increase the duration, try increasing the intensity of the cardio so you're breaking a sweat at the very least. If you're unable to run, or don't have access to an elliptical/treadmill try interspersing jogging within your standard walk.

all the exclamation marks you're carrying around are weighing you down, try to use even more while posting

LookMoneyStatus posted...

they told me I should lose all the weight first

That's a spectacularly terrible idea. Weights give you the definition you want, especially in your neck/shoulders, which shape your jaw. At 5'7, 156, you have a healthy BMI and are probably paunchy because of lack of muscletone and possibly crap in your gut from too little fiber.

Up your calories a little bit (about 1,500), focus on protein and do some gentle lifting. If nothing else, add bodyweight movements to your daily activities.

Also, what are you eating? 1,200 calories of cheese sandwich and lemonade don't go as far as 1,200 calories of chicken thighs and roasted vegetables.

Try BJJ.
You'll shred weight like I did. Went 4 days at week at least pretty much went from 85kgs.to 70kgs in like 6 months.

VanananaHeyHey posted...

That's a spectacularly terrible idea. Weights give you the definition you want, especially in your neck/shoulders, which shape your jaw.

Up your calories a little bit (about 1,500), focus on protein and do some gentle lifting. If nothing else, add bodyweight movements to your daily activities.

Also, what are you eating? 1,200 calories of cheese sandwich and lemonade don't go as far as 1,200 calories of chicken thighs and roasted vegetables.

beef or chicken legs+ brown rice for lunch/dinner. for morning, it consists of either hashbrown , egg, bagel, or cereal.

Should figure your body type.
Ecto, endo, meso?

Helps determine a lot of things you should be doing like your diet, exercise and more.

LookMoneyStatus posted...

Its not for me! When I was 135 lbs, I had a more defined jawline! I looked better looking!

This happens with aging.

Unfortunately you can't work out to lose years.

Are you only drinking water? Soda and sugary drinks will hinder your progress.

I am 5'4" and weight 167 lbs. I want to get to my old weight of 145. My wife and I bought a peloton. I ride for at least 30 minutes a day, sometimes an hour. The first 10 lbs came off easy. Now its a dance where I only lose maybe a half pound a day, sometimes none. I am not gaining any though. I eat mostly chicken and fish, brown rice and lots of veggies. I cut out all soda and beer. I only drink water. It will take some doing. I have been at it for about 3 weeks now, just do not get discouraged or give in. That initial big weight loss was most likely water weight. the rest will go a lot slower.

I'm also 5'7" and roughly around 156lbs. I use to be extremely skinny in high school and have been trying to put on more weight against a high metabolism for years. Now I'm just trying to maintain this through exercising and eating. I'm incredibly happy with where I am.

-I walk everyday for 30-40 min

If that 30-40 min is at a relaxed pace then that walk doesn't really do anything. You're keeping your heartrate relaxed so you're really not burning any fat.

Do interval cardio. It's amazing for weight loss.

im almost 56 and want to get to 155 so yeah, it depends if its muscle or fat you have more of(my moneys on the latter tho )

NatsuSama posted...

Should figure your body type.
Ecto, endo, meso?

Helps determine a lot of things you should be doing like your diet, exercise and more.

Ecto. Though i've always been a bit skinny fat(IE having a bigger than usual gut, it's never been fully lean)..when I got to 165 lbs, it looks big.

k1zzl3_82 posted...

Are you only drinking water? Soda and sugary drinks will hinder your progress.

I am 5'4" and weight 167 lbs. I want to get to my old weight of 145. My wife and I bought a peloton. I ride for at least 30 minutes a day, sometimes an hour. The first 10 lbs came off easy. Now its a dance where I only lose maybe a half pound a day, sometimes none. I am not gaining any though. I eat mostly chicken and fish, brown rice and lots of veggies. I cut out all soda and beer. I only drink water. It will take some doing. I have been at it for about 3 weeks now, just do not get discouraged or give in. That initial big weight loss was most likely water weight. the rest will go a lot slower.

Yup, 100% cut off soda and juice

I'm 5'8" and I've been in the 150 range pretty much all throughout my teenage years and early college. I don't eat a lot of healthy stuff, but I've never had an issue with overeating. I'm 29 now and my average weight's gained like...ten pounds lol. So not a huge jump but I'm feelin' it alright. I've also been type 1 diabetic since 11 so the fact that my metabolism was still working at maximum overdrive all throughout my teens and early adult years is a wonder in of itself.

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Yes! My face is fat and I have a GUT! I no longer have a slim jawline like I did in my early 20's!

I looked my best when I was between 135-145 lbs!

Thats not overweight lol

Teh_Dr_Phil posted...

Thats not overweight lol

It's not healthy. With some of my shirts, my gut becomes visible or hangs out. While my shoulders are narrow. And my face is fat.

When I was between 125-135lbs, I looked much better looking. From having a slimer jaw, to face, etc. Yet now I'm way too big for my height. When I look in photos of myself, I literally see myself as fat.

LookMoneyStatus posted...

Yes! My face is fat and I have a GUT! I no longer have a slim jawline like I did in my early 20's!

I'll say it again.

LostForest posted...

This happens with aging.

Unfortunately you can't work out to lose years.

I'm in my 30s and in the best shape of my life. I'm 5'9", 145lbs, slim and active, but my face looks a little puffy/doughy because skin loses elasticity as you age. It just happens dude \_()_/

Muscle is more metabolically active than fat. You'll burn more calories the more lean muscle mass you have... and if you're somehow fat at that height and weight you have like zero muscle mass. Go lift some shit.

Don't look at photos then lol. It's an illusion. In the mirror I look good, in photos I look horrible. Realistically, probably somewhere in-between the two.

Are you willing to post a body pic? It's a bit difficult to suggest things without actually seeing where you're at, especially since your stats don't sound bad at all.

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30 to 40 minutes walking is only about 200 calories. And if you otherwise sit on your butt all day, that really is very little calories burned overall. Now 30 to 40 minutes running can be 400 to 500 calories for your weight

Regarding your calories, how much artificial sugar are you taking in. Also watch the carbs. If you are a drinker try to tone it down. Ideally you dont want to be drinking at all, but its also ok if you limit yourself to social drinking only.

Also you have hit a plateau. Walking is great. But if you want to see more change you need to increase your intensity. Either go for longer walks or start running instead.

LookMoneyStatus posted...

It's not healthy. With some of my shirts, my gut becomes visible or hangs out. While my shoulders are narrow. And my face is fat.

When I was between 125-135lbs, I looked much better looking. From having a slimer jaw, to face, etc. Yet now I'm way too big for my height. When I look in photos of myself, I literally see myself as fat.

I dont know what exercises would help. You probably need to work the muscles in that area. My husband has lost weight but his gut just wont go away. But youre younger so maybe you have a better chance of getting it toned.

ultimate reaver posted...

all the exclamation marks you're carrying around are weighing you down, try to use even more while posting

I would put an exclamation points at the end of all these sentences! On this one! And on that one!

If you wanting to lose that gut i would look into muay thai. It is very abdomen oriented. At my age i didnt think id ever see abs again. Theyre not quite as impressive as then ones i had when i was 15 but i will take it.

This is obviously a troll topic but your body composition sucks not your weight. 156 lbs is quite light and you could be lean and muscular at that weight

Slayerblade11 posted...

This is obviously a troll topic

Why?

Slayerblade11 posted...

This is obviously a troll topic but your body composition sucks not your weight. 156 lbs is quite light and you could be lean and muscular at that weight

I'm 100% serious. I got lazy during the pandemic and went from 135-165. Now I'm at 156lbs , and my gut is still hanging over. I also noticed weight gain on my face, compared to when I was in my early 20's(where I was 135lbs)

What am I supposed to do? When I have lifted weights: My legs get bigger, back gets bigger, and shoulders look more big. But my chest sucks..always has!

bsp77 posted...

Why?

He is parodying incels who blame their looks for their lack of success with women

Slayerblade11 posted...

He is parodying incels who blame their looks for their lack of success with women

For this topic, I'm 100% serious! I swear man!

Slayerblade11 posted...

He is parodying incels who blame their looks for their lack of success with women

How do you know that? Something I don't know about TC?

LookMoneyStatus posted...

For this topic, I'm 100% serious! I swear man!

Ah, yeah. This does seem suspect now.

bsp77 posted...

How do you know that? Something I don't know about TC?

Back in my early-mid 20's, I'd always make topics about how my looks are horrible and I'd never get anyone!

I'm currently in my late 20's and realize that right now I look WAY worse than I did in my early 20's. So back then, I didn't appreciate how much better I looked! While now..my metabolism has slowed down dramatically..can't eat as freely as I used to, hair loss, etc

LookMoneyStatus posted...

I'm 100% serious. I got lazy during the pandemic and went from 135-165. Now I'm at 156lbs , and my gut is still hanging over. I also noticed weight gain on my face, compared to when I was in my early 20's(where I was 135lbs)

What am I supposed to do? When I have lifted weights: My legs get bigger, back gets bigger, and shoulders look more big. But my chest sucks..always has!

chest press, pec fly, pushups. is all you need. some might include bench press too.

bsp77 posted...

Ah, yeah. This does seem suspect now.

Unfortunately, me gaining 30lbs since late 2020 is not a joke :(

I basically just want to lose all the fat I gained. In which most of it went to my gut and face :/ I see some suggestions to weight lift again, and Im fine doing that. Any programs in particular thats recommended for beginners? I used to do Starting Strength, but injured my knee. And thus, looking for a program that doesn't implement squats as much

Start sprinting. Not walking, running, jogging... sprinting. Go to a soccer field or something and run the length of it as fast as you can. Take a little break and do it again. You'll likely puke and that's normal.

Cut out soda if you drink it regularly. Start doing push-ups. Doesn't matter if you start at 2 or 20. If you have access to weights, even better.

This is the bare minimum. There's other things to do but what's mentioned above are simple to start with and if you can't even stick to them, you're likely not serious about wanting to make a change.

k1nG_j0hN posted...

Start sprinting. Not walking, running, jogging... sprinting. Go to a soccer field or something and run the length of it as fast as you can. Take a little break and do it again. You'll likely puke and that's normal.

Cut out soda if you drink it regularly. Start doing push-ups. Doesn't matter if you start at 2 or 20. If you have access to weights, even better.

This is the bare minimum. There's other things to do but what's mentioned above are simple to start with and if you can't even stick to them, you're likely not serious about wanting to make a change.

Why sprinting?

There is something wrong in your 1200 calorie calculation, are you binging some days? Are you drinking alcohol? Download cronometer or My Fitness Pal and track all of your food and drink intake (besides water) for a week

AngelsNAirwav3s posted...

There is something wrong in your 1200 calorie calculation, are you binging some days? Are you drinking alcohol? Download cronometer or My Fitness Pal and track all of your food and drink intake (besides water) for a week

Yeah, it sounds like a calorie consumption miscalculation. His basal metabolic rate alone should burn close to 1600 calories.

Eat less, exercise more

LookMoneyStatus posted...

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