Started my commitment to myself in April 2016 and have worked hard over the last 8 years to get here with some bumps along the way. I’ve maintained my current weight for about 6 months and have finally scheduled skin removal surgery for my abdomen next month (that stuff isn’t tightening up on its own). I hope to also do skin removal on my arms/chest as well as my thighs over the next few years. Super proud of what I’ve achieved.

Sent some mostly full-body pics to my bestie because I felt like my clothes were fitting so loose (green shirt). Reminded me of an awful pic my dad took of me on my (F) 32nd birthday last September. I cried when I saw this one (purple shirt). Honestly just really feeling myself.

Down 48.2 from my highest recorded weight but I was too afraid to step on a scale when I started fasting so who knows!

2023, 75 years old, 320 lbs vs. 2024, 76 years old, 180 lbs.

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I made a similar post 2 months ago but wanted to update it. I’m trying to focus more on the gym now instead of pure weight loss.

Dec 1, 2023 SW: 230 CW: 147.2 GW: 5'7"

I lost the majority of the weight by fasting 3 days per week (Mon/Tues/Wed). My high cholesterol is gone, PCOS symptoms are 1000x times better, and most importantly I have my life back!

I believe my starting weight was probably much higher but avoided the scale. Past few years have been crazy. Divorce final as of last Monday. Moving 12hrs away for a job. Finally comfortable in my own skin and happy.

From 350 to 200, 150 Pounds Lost: and I’ve kept it off for 2+ years now. This is my Journey

If you know anything about me, it’s these two things: I loved food, and I was extremely overweight. But I flipped a very real (and metaphorical) switch. Over the past two years, I’ve lost more than 150 pounds, about 90% of the excess weight I carried. I’m still on my journey, but I’ve kept it off since hitting the 10-month mark.

My Turning Point

I realized I had an unhealthy psychological connection to food. I was willfully ignorant of what I consumed, using food as emotional compensation for feelings of abandonment and loss. Once I addressed this - once I dissociated food from emotions - everything became simpler, more mathematical.

For anybody who is currently suffering and thinking that nothing can get better.I was definitely never able to pull myself up throughout my entire 20s, but do it now don't wait!! Every little step matters.

You can do it in 3 easy steps:

1. Forgive yourself for past mistakes
2. Eat real whole foods that satiate
3. Stay the course and eat a little extra fat when cravings hit. We’ve lost 120 pounds since the end of September.

Was it easy at first? Nope. Has it been worth it? 1000%!!!

Went out to a birthday dinner yesterday and caught myself in the mirror. For the first time I really noticed.

This before pic was prolly 275.

Looking good and more importantly feeling good.

Down from a high of 310 to 208 today. Closer and closer to my goal of 165.

You CAN do it. If I can, anyone can. Took me 55 years to put it on. Slow and steady 1-2 pounds per week.

Going to visit family overseas for a month! They have not seen me in 2 years, when I was about 270+ lbs. Coming from a very health conscious family my weight was always a huge topic of discussion. After having lost 150 lbs from my original 305+ I still struggle with seeing it. I have always battled body dis morphia and even after such a drastic change in the scale, I don’t see much improvement/difference in the mirror. I know I’m stronger and see muscle growth I just still don’t see my reflection how others do.

Also question for those who have family who are concerned about IF, what do you do differently or say to them? I have been very consistent with a 20-4 and gym 5-6 days a week for 10 months now. I know my family eats 3x meals a day no matter what and I would hate to ruin my progress in a month. What are tips to avoid this? Thank you for sharing!!

Pictured: Left, me exactly 2 years and 1 month ago when last visiting. Right, most recent photos of me.

SW: 305 CW: 157 GW: 140 IF routine/Gym routine: 20-4(All but 2x Sundays which I allow 18-6). Gym 5-6 days, not including half-marathon training.

I started my weight loss journey in January soon after trying my mother's wedding dress on and being unable to zip it all the way up in the back. Switched up my lifestyle heavily to become a lot more active and eat when hungry not bored. When I was sized and bought my wedding dress in April, my seamstress had to take about 4 inches out from my waist. My ring finger size also dropped from 7.5 to 6! I'm not quite done with my journey, but my focus has switched to doing a lot more weight-lifting and becoming stronger.

36 y/o Female SW: 210lbs CW: 149.6lbs GW: first goal was 150lbs, new goal: 140lbs

I've been waiting to share my story and I think now is as good of time as any since I've met my first goal of 150lbs (down 60lbs since Feb). Never in my entire adult life have I been this weight or even close to it...in fact I've been overweight my entire life.

I started with 18:6 for approx 4 weeks then transitioned to 20:4 mostly with some 24hr, 36hr, 42hr and 48hrs sprinkled in weekly. I've also tried a 68 hr fast in Sept.

My window is often 12-4pm or 2-6pm. Sometimes I have longer windows on the weekend as I find it harder to stick to around the kids and fun things we plan.

My kids are 5 and 1, my youngest was 7 months old when I started IF. I work from home for our family business and use black coffee and warm water to help curb hunger. I don't restrict any foods but find I naturally eat protein, good fats and veggies/fruits for carbs as opposed to the ultra processed food I used to eat all day long. I still like my desserts and chocolate but have cut way, way back.

I enjoy running and have had some of my best exercises in the fasted state. I hit a personal best of 5km in 32 mins which I was stoked about.

I think I have about 10-20lbs to go but I'm so relaxed in to the process that I know it'll happen eventually. I just bought my first ever bikini and I know I'll be able to wear it by next summer! I look OK in it now but I know I'll wear it with great confidence next summer!

Stay motivated, and enjoy the process!

Started calorie counting in september and am down 100 pounds since then. About 30 or so more pounds to my goal weight. Love all you regards, now say it back!

Wish doctors didn't focus so much on BMI number. 8 more pounds and I'll be "normal" BMI but honestly I'm super happy with 175 lbs. So happy to have the life I've always wanted. Been Ziplining in Honduras, rode every ride I wanted at Six Flags, sat in the middle seat on an airplane without anxiety, don't snore anymore, off all blood pressure meds (actually BP is now too low so on a high sodium diet 😬), cholesterol is now back to normal.

I work out doing Growwithjo workouts on YouTube 4-5 times a week and strength train 3 times a week. Don't crave sugar anymore, quit drinking coffee and soda, and eat a high protein, medium carb, low sugar diet. Size 28 pants to size 14 and size 3x tops to M/L. I do have lipedema, so my legs are still quite lumpy and bigger than my upper half.

Ive always struggled with my weight and when I moved to America my diet became really bad due to the change in quality of food here but I did a lot of research on eating healthy and working out and it really has paid off!

60kg (126lb) loss in total.

I'd lost a lot of weight, out back on, then had a gastric bypass in December last year. I now weigh less than I did at age 19. I'm 51 now.

My diabetes is in remission, blood pressure is under control, my thyroid meds have been reduced by two thirds, and I feel the best, physically, I have in years.

Sadly last month I lost my mum to breast cancer and I know she'd be proud of me, she always was. I'll make sure I continue to look after myself, for her sake and my own.

These pictures make me smile.

It’s been about 4-5 years of consistently tracking my calories, and intentionally moving my body. I started at 235lbs, currently 148lbs. Down 87lbs and counting. Would like to get to 140 then decide if I want to keep losing. 140lbs at 5’3” is just out of the overweight category - for the first time in my life. I’ve been overweight all throughout my childhood, into my teens and reached my heaviest in my early 20’s. I’m 33 now and in the best shape of my life.

I enjoy cycling and weight lifting as my regular form of fitness. Slow and steady wins the race in my opinion. I made many lifestyle changes that added up over time. From where I started to where I am now, I’ve completely overhauled my lifestyle. I had tried many times in the past to lose weight, previous attempts would always mean 'all or nothing’, ‘balls to the wall’ then I'd eventually fall off the wagon when I couldn’t stick to all the changes I made overnight. This method was way more sustainable for me, so if you’re struggling with staying on track - know that it’s okay to go slow.

Pick one thing at a time that you can stick with, and when you've confidently mastered it - add something else, then master that! Eventually the results WILL show. Trust the process and keep putting in the work!

Back again with the almost 9 month progress.

This month has had very little movement on the scale (about 2 lbs). While for the most part I have been sticking to my diet and training hard, there have certainly been some days where I ate over maintenance. Physique seems to still be progressing so I’m content overall. Still trying to peel off the rest of the fat before starting a lean bulk phase.

I started my weight loss journey in October of 2022 at 270lbs. Originally all I was doing was CICO using an app to log everything and some cardio. After about a month or so I started lifting weights and got hooked. By June of ‘23 I was down to 175. Since then I’ve been sticking to 10-15lb cuts/bulks.

I wish of would’ve started earlier in life but I’ll be 40 in a few months and just happy to be where I’m at.

Just wanted to share my progress and say it’s definitely never too late.

F26, 100 kgs to 60 kgs, height 5'5.5

Came down to 22% Body fat, have been doing abs daily for past 3 months and running regularly, still no sign of the horizontal cuts, any advice?

All it took was to quit drinking, weighing and tracking everything I ate, going to the gym 5-6x a week, and weekly therapy!

Just jokin’ it has all been extremely worth it! I’m not quite done yet but imma keep on truckin’ till I get there!

1 year ago today I made a conscious decision to try and better my health. Something I had attempted many times in the past but never fully committed myself to. This time was different, and I’ve successfully gotten myself to the lowest my weight has been since I was in middle school. My health in all aspects physically and mentally is peaking. I’m happier than I’ve ever been. My personal relationships and my professional life have both never been better. Every aspect of my life has seemingly improved with my health. I don’t know if that directly correlates to the weight loss but I will take it as a sign that I’m doing the right thing.

When I first started this journey, I had no clue I would find this much success. At times I was definitely depleting myself at an intense rate, and considered giving up, but the support from my closest friends and family, along with those that follow these social posts kept me going in the right direction. So thank you.

I still probably weigh more than you. But the last three months I battled bronchitis, pneumonia, and the flu. And it didn’t stop me. But I’m happy I am feeling good enough to go back to the gym since May.

This is exactly one year apart. I quit drinking and began walking in the forest everyday. Aside from the physical benefits, the emotional benefits hava been so great. I am happier, less ill, i sleep better and just all around feel better. I lost a total of 50lbs pretty quickly without much effort. Now i do yoga daily and lightly lift weights.

Sharing my weight loss journey has been a long time coming. I’ve added my before and after pictures, along with some side profile tattoo photos to show it's really me! My journey took almost 2 years, but the first year was where I saw the most significant change. Here’s how I did it:

I started with intermittent fasting, initially sticking to an 8-hour eating window. Each month, I pushed myself further—going from 8 hours to 4, then 2, and eventually, to just 1 hour a day. Yes, I did OMAD (One Meal A Day), and at first, it was incredibly tough. There were days I wanted to quit, but certain foods helped me get through those difficult times.

I stayed away from junk food entirely—no chips, candy, or ice cream. Instead, I leaned on Powerade Zero and diet sodas to get me through cravings. Watermelon became my go-to snack; I could easily eat an entire one daily! For something sweet, I mixed yogurt with frozen fruit, which tasted just like ice cream. For meals, sardines on rice cakes became a surprising favorite.

Walking an hour every day also played a big role in my transformation. It wasn’t just about the physical aspect; those daily walks gave me time to reflect, reset, and stay committed to my goals.

From 225 lbs to 145 lbs, this journey has been anything but easy, but it’s been worth every moment. If you’re just starting or struggling along the way, know that it's okay to go at your own pace. It’s not just about the weight loss; it’s about finding what works for you and staying consistent.

SW 336.5 CW 230 GW 180 The IF lifestyle has completely transformed my life, my health, and my view of myself. I am down 106.5 since June 25, 2023. I began fasting exactly one year ago and have fasted at least 14 hours per day since beginning. My usual routine is 20:4 but I allow for flexibility depending on social situations. I maintain a CICO protocol of 1400 or less, but again: flexibility! I am a daily peloton user (lb #pelo_knitter) and ride, do Pilates, and strength classes. This lifestyle has taught me how much emotional eating I used to engage in. Happy? Let’s have cake! Sad? You deserve a pizza! Angry? You show them and eat ALL the candy! I’m glad to have the awareness that IF has brought me. I’ll leave you with a cheesy AF Peloton quote that really resonated with me: self- discipline is the highest form of self-care there is!

I've been at my goal weight for a little over 1 year now! It took about 2 years of 16:8 and a lots of work!

Genuine life-changing experience - keep at it - you'll thank yourself every day!