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I'm a 19 year old boy who weighs 155 pounds at 5' 11". I'm genuinely feeling discouraged and defeated. For over a year I've been putting on weight, it began at 140, then 145, then 150. I've tried my hardest to lose it, but I just can't stop cheating. I have no self control. I can't eat any junk food without wanting more and more. 3 years ago I lost over 85 pounds by completely cutting out all junk food, I'm not sure if I should do that again. This has been going on for a year and I'm truly about to give up. My weight has taken over my life. I'll go 2-3 days eating well and sticking to a plan, then I'll cheat and start the cycle over. I've tried everything. I've tried to eat at every amount of calories between 800-1600. I've tried to delete the app and just count in my head, and I've tried to just not count calories. It's always the same. I know I must sound extremely negative but I'm wondering if anyone has any advice for me? I'm just trying to be able to change my lifestyle for the better and stop gaining weight and actually start losing. I'm approaching 160 pounds.
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I have a little trouble understanding your post. You're 5'11 and 155lbs trying to lose weight?5
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You are at a completely normal weight for your height. You are also at an age where you could still be growing. If there was any health advice to give, I'd bring up your concerns with your doctor and probably find someone who specializes in body image issues.4
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Your weight is normal according to BMI calculators. I'd consider it a bit low actually. Why do you think otherwise?2
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Hey don't be so down on yourself it ain't easy!!! I am not sure if I am best person to answer I would suggest you work out ur kcal for the week. That will give u total for the week then try and go mon-fri with less kcal and have some extra for sat Sunday for example. That way you can know at the weekend you can have some food u like. That's what got me in gear. I was fairly strict weekdays and relaxed at weekend but it was only when I started tracking and got 100% strict weekdays and used spare at weekend running a deficit still in total I was able to keep it up and loose.
Also any exercise maybe a sport or just fitness goals could be a motivation.0 -
According to the information you provided, your TDEE is about 2,050. 800 calories is way, way, way too low for you or anyone really.7
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You're young. Go play basketball or tennis. Find a hobby like indoor climbing etc.
My boyfriend is 6'2 and weighs about 200lbs. He looks absolutely handsome. He plays basketball and never watches what he eats. I feel like you need to talk to a doctor. I have absolutely no clue why you feel the need to lose any weight.
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I would seek counseling for your body image issues. I do not think you have a healthy relationship with food or the scale.10
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You might consider professional help. Your goal body weight is UNDER weight and you are severely under eating at 1600 or below.
Please stop hurting yourself.7 -
I'm a 5'10" woman and 150 is a healthy weight for my height. It's fine for you too. You are still young and it's probably growth that led to your weight gain, not overeating. Are you able to see a counselor to talk about your weight issues before they get more severe?2
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So what's the actual problem? You're at a good weight for that height right now.0
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You sound skinny to me.. you are not seeing yourself in a true light...a man 5 11 and 155? that is what a woman should weigh who is 5 11. on the lower end too.1
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So what's the actual problem? You're at a good weight for that height right now.
I think the problem is that OP is starting to develop an unhealthy relationship with his weight and/or food.
OP, I think you ought to speak to a health care professional, even if it's just to rule out the possibility of an eating disorder/disordered thinking.4 -
seashellbabe wrote: »I'm a 19 year old boy who weighs 155 pounds at 5' 11". I'm genuinely feeling discouraged and defeated. For over a year I've been putting on weight, it began at 140, then 145, then 150. I've tried my hardest to lose it, but I just can't stop cheating. I have no self control. I can't eat any junk food without wanting more and more. 3 years ago I lost over 85 pounds by completely cutting out all junk food, I'm not sure if I should do that again. This has been going on for a year and I'm truly about to give up. My weight has taken over my life. I'll go 2-3 days eating well and sticking to a plan, then I'll cheat and start the cycle over. I've tried everything. I've tried to eat at every amount of calories between 800-1600. I've tried to delete the app and just count in my head, and I've tried to just not count calories. It's always the same. I know I must sound extremely negative but I'm wondering if anyone has any advice for me? I'm just trying to be able to change my lifestyle for the better and stop gaining weight and actually start losing. I'm approaching 160 pounds.
Unless you have about zero muscle, you are not overweight. A guy your height who has some muscle could easily weigh what you weigh and not be overweight at all. What % body fat are you? If you have a high percent body fat, hit the weights and don't try to lose weight, just try to gain some muscle! Do you exercise much?1 -
seashellbabe wrote: »I'm a 19 year old boy who weighs 155 pounds at 5' 11". I'm genuinely feeling discouraged and defeated. For over a year I've been putting on weight, it began at 140, then 145, then 150. I've tried my hardest to lose it, but I just can't stop cheating. I have no self control. I can't eat any junk food without wanting more and more. 3 years ago I lost over 85 pounds by completely cutting out all junk food, I'm not sure if I should do that again. This has been going on for a year and I'm truly about to give up. My weight has taken over my life. I'll go 2-3 days eating well and sticking to a plan, then I'll cheat and start the cycle over. I've tried everything. I've tried to eat at every amount of calories between 800-1600. I've tried to delete the app and just count in my head, and I've tried to just not count calories. It's always the same. I know I must sound extremely negative but I'm wondering if anyone has any advice for me? I'm just trying to be able to change my lifestyle for the better and stop gaining weight and actually start losing. I'm approaching 160 pounds.
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I know it may be discouraging, but keep counting! It's really worth it at the end.0
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zdecker123 wrote: »I know it may be discouraging, but keep counting! It's really worth it at the end.
Wow.
Did you read the thread? He doesn't need to lose any more, and is at risk of developing an eating disorder.9 -
zdecker123 wrote: »I know it may be discouraging, but keep counting! It's really worth it at the end.
Really? Did you read the post? He's counting way under what he should and trying to lose to a point he'd be underweight.4 -
Tacklewasher wrote: »zdecker123 wrote: »I know it may be discouraging, but keep counting! It's really worth it at the end.
Wow.
Did you read the thread? He doesn't need to lose any more, and is at risk of developing an eating disorder.
Great minds...you beat me to it.1 -
It's called filling out. You bones and muscles are still growing. My husband is 5' 10" and was 150 through his late teens early 20s. He was thin then. His muscle and bone structure has developed since then. By the time you're older (fully physically grown) you probably will put on a bit more weight. That doesn't mean it will get out of hand. Just keep an eye that it doesn't get too high. But that doesn't mean you need to lose weight either.1
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