I’ve lost 80 pounds - no glp 1! Can’t believe it

[Daskar]

Just so so proud of myself. I was at my heaviest weight for around 2 years and truly questioned whether I had the strength to lose the weight. J think deep down I was worried I wouldn’t as the task seemed almost impossible

But I’ve bloody done it. Taken about a year and half as I’ve been up and down. Taken very long breaks to just maintain (talking 5 months over Winter) etc.

i feel wonderful! Just wanted to share as people irl are supportive but I think they’re sick of hearing about my weight

Fabulous. How did you do it?

It’s boring but I just switched to eating high protein, low carb. Aim not to eat more than 1400 calories. Don’t really calorie count now as I have a rough idea of my go to meals.

I now go to the gym 3-4 x a week. If I have the time i force myself to walk to the station/shops. Which in Summer I actually do enjoy. Put on an audiobook.

I also really utilise zero/ low calorie drinks and foods. So if I’m peckish I will make an almond milk iced latte with sweetener. Only 25 calories but it gives me that mental release of wanting something. Pickled veg is a new favourite. Always have different marinades that I’m trying for my chicken breast (go to snack in the fridge).

But I do allow myself to “indulge”. Ie if I want
to drizzle some melted dark chocolate on my berries I do it and move on. Same with spicy mayo (which previously I would’ve deprived myself of). I don’t let perfect to get in the way of good enough. Stops me thinking “fuck it I’ve had some mayo might as well eat all the kids’ chips and start again tomorrow”

Im SO lucky that I enjoy Greek yoghurt cause I eat a lot of it with berries and homemade low carb keto. Ninja creami has been very useful!

Sounds great.

What are zero calorie snacks?

sorry meant very low cal - spicy pickles, pickled veg, frozen ice lollies (love to freeze sprite), chicken broth, diet fizzy drinks, zero sugar jelly. I love a tomato and onion salad drizzled in vinegar with herb, salt and pepper. If I fancy it with cracker I’ll have a cracker.

My ninja creami using 2% Greek yoghurt has been very help with all heatwaves.

Congratulations! Me too! In fact, 100lb since October 2024. I need to lose about another 5 or 6lb!

I am chronically ill and so can’t exercise any more. I have a low carb Mediterranean diet - so lots and lots of veg, olive oil, pulses, nuts, seeds, lean protein, very little in the way of carbs.

Very well done! Feels amazing doesn’t it

Thank you! Yes I am very pleased.

wow amazing! You deserve a medal 🥇- and I mean it what a great accomplishment

That’s bloody amazing
How have you kept your willpower in check during social events?
That is my downfall, also when I am due on. I suspect I need to focus on nutrition rather than calories only, to stay fuller for longer. Especially protein

Funnily enough those are both the two main issues I struggle with.

On a night out I have switched from drinking red wine to vodka sodas. Which probably helps a little. I always allow myself to order whatever I want as you have to enjoy life. I have tried doing keto when socialising but tbh I just get drunk very easily and have learned the hard way not to be totally in ketosis when drinking. If I’ve had a heavy night I just make sure to eat a little lighter for a few days after. I accept I will gain a little weight. It’s annoying and definitely slows progress but it is what it is. Don’t think fuck it and abandon the diet. My weight loss has been very up and down.

And when I’m on my period I always want to order something carby a few days before I’m due. Dominos mac and cheese plus two tunnocks tea cakes is only 600 calories or so. It feels very indulgent without being terrible cal wise. Similarly M&S have a few microwave meals which feel indulgent but are around 400-500 calories (like their fish pie). My advice would be to find meals that sure aren’t perfect but give you that mental boost of being a treat.

Just don’t give up if you’ve had a day where you’ve eaten an entire jar of peanut butter like I did this week (period related). My appetite is back to normal and I’m back to balanced eating.

Well done!!
I am jealous as low carb also worked wonders for me (blood sugar influences that “food noise” for sure). But sadly my body doesn’t respond well to being low carb even when I am avoiding ketosis.

But you have inspired me to get back on it again and make the necessary changes to get to a healthy weight. Thank you and well done again!!

Well done! I've lost 8 stone 2 pounds between the 1st of march 2025 and the 1st of August 2026 (and hopefully another pound or 2 since then 😂). There's been hard parts so I know how hard you've worked but losing is has been great! Congratulations!

Well done!
I'm doing pretty much the same as you and steadily losing 1lb a week, so far 24lb in total. Same again to go. I'm around 1400 calories too, which allows for a treat ( currently mini ice lollies). I'm not interested in losing fast, more doing something sustainable and at my age it's about health rather than how I look.

Massive congrats to you too!

Very sensible decision. I find with dieting the days are long but the weeks fly by. 1/1.5 pounds definitely adds up!

This is v inspiring. This is going to be me I hope.

I totally agree about allowing for slightly higher calorie intake before your period. The body needs more for hormone synthesis.

it will be. Starting is difficult but you really do get in the swing of things. Surprisingly fast. After the first three weeks I really switched my addiction/crutch being from food to seeing how much progress I made. I would lift up my shirt and just be amazed at how fast the rolls would disappear. Being able to try on clothes and not hate what I see still blows my mind. The very best of luck!

Wow amazing, you sound rightly chuffed.

Do you have the zero fat yogurt?

I’m not a fan of 0% fat. I have either 2% or 5%. I enjoyed it with that peanut butter powder and honey for a while. But I just have it plain these days with fruit :)

Amazing, well done

What I find hard about protein particular breakfast is the texture

I miss the mouth feel of bread and pasta when I try in low-carb. If anyone has any suggestions, I’d love to hear them and then I get ready sick of Greek yoghurt.

Definitely avoid doing anything that feels too deprivational. It will only lead to you giving up or bingeing. My philosophy is now “don’t let perfect get in the way of good enough”. You don’t have to be low carb 100% of the time. If you really fancy a bowl of pasta then have some. Same with bagels etc. There are small switches you could make ie let the pasta cool down (for the resistant startch), don’t smother in cream, have a bagel thin etc. It scratches the itch. I’m sure a little here and there is better than what you were previously eating. Do not view carbs as the enemy. I’ve definitely cut down on my carbs. But if I want a jacket potato with tuna I’m going to have it. And enjoy it. Better than thinking “fuck it I’ll start tomorrow” and then ordering a dominos.

There are keto recipes for bread, crackers, crisps, bagels etc. They’re ok. The crackers can be particularly good to eat alongside chillis and similar. I leaned on them when I was in the thick of weight loss. I don’t think it’s necessary long term. I have pcos so I really found low carb helpful but not sure I would overly care if it wasn’t for pcos.

good luck

@Daskar thanks I would never order food I don't do that, but I find I want some bread and that seems to be the worst thing!

You and the OP put me to shame. I need to lose 50 pounds and can't even do that. Especially with a chronic illness. Well done!

Awww ….. sorry to hear that. But thank you for the congratulations. I hope you find your groove. One of my neighbours has been going to Slimming World and has successfully lost about 3 stone in 5ish months. Maybe that would help you too?

Don’t feel ashamed that you’re struggling to lose weight, @Musicaltheatremum . Obesity is a chronic illness, and people are affected by it to very different degrees.

Some people can overcome their challenges and lose a significant amount of weight through conventional methods, but for others, their biology makes that incredibly difficult, if not impossible, to do and sustain without medical intervention. Struggling to lose weight, or needing medical support isn’t a failure of willpower or something to be ashamed of. It just means your body may need more help than someone else’s.