I’ve been trying to get more movement into my day and decided I wanted to climb a virtual mountain using the stairs in my house. I measured the step height and done the math so I know how many I need to climb to get to the summit of my chosen mountain. I’ve struggled with agoraphobia throughout my life and climbing a real mountain is probably pushing myself too far right now but I like the idea of climbing. It seems like a great way to work on leg strength, get fitter overall and it’s measurable. I’m starting with virtually climbing Mount Snowdon in Wales and I eventually want to work up to Everest. It will take me a long time but I feel I can do it. Has anyone else done something similar?

Today is my day 1 - I gave myself New Year’s Day for special dinner and alc.

I’m motivated, no off limit foods in the house. It’s going to be a long hard battle - I have 60lbs to lose, I’ve never been this overweight. I am breaking it down into mini goals.

First is to lose enough to feel comfortable in my fat jeans (right now even those are so tight I hate to get dressed or leave the house). I work from home and pretty much live in my PJs since they are the only thing I have that are comfortable.

My approach: eliminate bad carbs, mostly whole foods (lean protein, lots of veggies, a little fruit), intermittent fasting (2 meals between 12-7pm), move more, drink less alc (eliminating completely to start).

Anyone else setting goals that are not directly tied to the number on the scale?

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I have a sedentary job. I’ve started to add exercise “snack breaks” throughout my day to help get my blood flowing. A few pushups here, and some body squats there—nothing strenuous mind you—, and suddenly I feel less crusty by the end of the day.

Hopefully this helps someone out there.

I’d lost 110lbs previously using dietbets. End of 2023 I found out I was pregnant and now have an amazing 5 month old. Only problem is I’m now over half way back to my heaviest weight and my body image is really beating me down every time I see my reflection… any tips on how to stop the comparisons to my slimmest self as it’s putting me in a negative frame of mind and makes exercise difficult when I can feel my extra weight with every move 😕

Hi all! I’m 36 and just got out of a slightly toxic 9 year relationship with someone who didn’t make me feel very good about myself. I think I started self-sabotaging my health and have been dealing with excess pounds now for the past 3 years. I’m so, so ready to start putting myself first again and am excited to transform back to my best version!

I turned 40 in October and am the heaviest I've been. I'm afraid if I don't really begin healthy habits now I never will.

I'm doing this for my physical and mental health, my toddler and my wife. I want to be around for a long time, so I'm motivated to not only lose weight but create and maintain healthy, sustainable habits.