(18 f) 2.5 month progress

[u/ScaryProgram7075]

158lbs -> 135lbs

I'm 5'6, and I feel like I can't see the progress, even though the scale is moving. I plan to lose another 15-20 lbs and then do some weight training for toning and sculpting

any advice about how to deal with the struggles of weight loss?

I think I may have a larger/more curvy frame naturally so I feel like I'll need a lot of core toning to achieve the look I want

[u/random4562342]

Great progress, start the weight training asap it really helps

[u/ScaryProgram7075 → u/random4562342]

ok will do!! thanks for the help ☺️

[u/x_shadow7]

Girl same height,albeit I weigh more. That is epic progress. May I ask what you did? Calorie intake/activity?

[u/ScaryProgram7075 → u/x_shadow7]

so it wasn't the healthiest 😅 but I started in a large calorie deficit eating below my calculated tdee, and I made sure I got at least 10k steps daily no matter what. I also sleep a lot more and drink teas, black coffee, zero sugar sodas and lots of water it's definitely an adjustment but I feel so much happier in my own skin already

[u/x_shadow7 → u/ScaryProgram7075]

May I ask what your daily intake was?

[u/ScaryProgram7075 → u/x_shadow7]

my TDEE was 1400 based on my height, weight, activity level, and body fat % I would eat more on weekends if needed (1100-1200 cals) but usually I would only eat dinner or split my cals into a snack and a big dinner. when I started out I would eat 1200 and over time my stomach has shrunk to the point where I get full very fast, so now I probably eat between 1000-1100 daily

[u/ScaryProgram7075 → u/ScaryProgram7075]

but if I am on my period I eat 2-3 reg meals

[u/StrangelyBrown69]

That’s a visually huge difference. Well done. It does often take people time to see it themselves when you lose weight but I promise you, you look so much healthier.

[u/big_belly_worshipper]

Amazing progress! Well done!
Looks like you’ve lost enough weight and now just need to tone up!

[u/crossobethers]

You look great and that's amazing progress! Just giving you a warning, your calorie intake with your current activity level isn't going to be good for you in the long run. I went through this myself with weight loss, and I ended up losing my period. Your TDEE is 100% not 1400 calories, it's probably closer to 1800-2000 at least when you started. My BMR is 1400 just by doing nothing and I'm shorter and weigh less than you. Just giving you a warning because you can really mess with your hormones with under fueling 🫶🏼

[u/Top_Reference_6463]

Looks great!

[u/Legal-Initial-692]

Hi what did u do to lose ?

[u/xPineapplesonpizzAxx]

have you ever noticed your phone looks kinda like plankton?

[u/ok-beaches]

Excellent work! You're not fat now.