Is losing weight supposed to be hard?

It depends on the person, their health, their genetics and a million other factors.

For me, it is time consuming. Weighing and measuring food and making time to carefully prep meals and plan ahead has taken away some of my free time; however, it is time I am happy to give. I think your outlook depends upon your priorities and if you are truly ready to being the journey. And I do consider it to be a journey. I'm learning and growing as a person every day, and I'm so much more in tune with my body than I have been in years. I feel better, and the accountability has done wonders for me. Logging my food, seeing those good choices--it all helps me to stick with the plan. Then again, I try to eat my calories and I enjoy myself. Last night I had a bit of dark chocolate with sea salt and caramel. It was WAY less than I would have had before, but I enjoyed every bite. So, I guess it depends upon your outlook and if you are being reasonable with your weight loss goals.

I've always read and heard about people complaining about weight loss being too difficult, or that it's too complicated. I'm on day 48 of my weight loss "journey" if you wish to call it that, and there's been absolutely zero challenges I've faced. I lift weights 3-4 days a week, and eat at a 500 calorie deficit and I've lost 16 pounds.
So what's the big deal with weight loss? Why is it considered to be so impossible?

.....you're 18.

You're right, losing weight isn't complicated - exercise and eat less than you're burning. But putting it into practice isn't always easy.

That's great that you haven't had to face challenges, but I believe you are the exception, not the rule Some people aren't ready to fully commit or there could be health issues that cause them to stall. Sometimes life gets in the way (stress, jobs, kids, etc) and sometimes (this is me) people just really like junk food and over eat :laugh:

I think that finding time for exercise is the most complicated aspect (for me). With two kids and a full time job, I have trouble working exercise into the day on a regular basis. It is something I hope to remedy in time.

You're in high school and have zero life responsibilities and associated stressors.

Grow up and stop trivializing what is difficult for a lot of people.

There are no single mold for losing wight everyone is different

Lifestyle, stress level, amount to lose, hormones, diet, activity level, age, genetic makeup, allergies, etc all are huge factors.

Consider yourself lucky you have been able to progress so quickly. I lost almost 8lbs in April but barely 2 so far in May, so it's slowing for me a bit. What's changed? My job, mostly- now working 5:30am to 7pm 5 or 6 days per week will do that to you (plus half hour commute there and back). When I get home, the last thing I'll want to do is cook for myself or work out (esp after running around at work for 3+ hours of my work day).

Congrats to you on your progress, but honestly, it's not that easy for most with busy schedules, kids, work/travel commitments, etc

You're an 18 year old male. Get back to me when you're a 45 year old woman.

You're in high school and have zero life responsibilities and associated stressors.

Grow up and stop trivializing what is difficult for a lot of people.

You have all the tools available to you that you need to complete your goal. Responsibility and stress aren't reasons to not develop healthy habits
Don't have time to have a healthy breakfast or lunch?
Make it the night before and en masse
Don't have time to exercise?
Go for walks around the office or workplace if you have the chance

You asked about challenges. Examples were given. No one said those challenges preclude success.

The troll is strong with this one.