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Eight months ago, I was 25 stone (159 kg) with a body fat percentage of 34%. This morning, I weighed in at 98 kg with 23% body fat. I’m still considered “obese” by BMI standards, but I feel stronger, healthier, and more in control than I have in years.

I wanted to share my journey - not because I have all the answers, but because I know how overwhelming it can feel to start. If you’re where I was last summer, wondering where to even begin, I hope this helps.

No Gym, No Cardio, Just Habits

The first thing people ask me is “What workout plan did you follow?” but the truth is - I didn’t. For the first 2-3 months, I didn’t step foot in a gym or do a single run. I focused entirely on building habits around food. Exercise is great, but I knew if I wanted to lose weight and keep it off, my diet had to be the foundation.

I started tracking everything I ate in MyFitnessPal. No matter how bad a day was, I logged it. Seeing the numbers helped keep me accountable and made me more aware of what I was actually consuming. No more “I barely ate today” moments when the app told me otherwise.

Discovering Keto (and Learning Along the Way)

I didn’t start keto on day one. At first, I was just reducing calories and making better choices. But I quickly noticed that whenever I ate more carbs, I got hungry again fast. My cravings would spike, and I’d end up thinking about food all day.

That’s when I started looking into keto. Cutting carbs felt extreme at first, but after a couple of weeks, I realized something:

• I wasn’t constantly hungry.

• I had more energy.

• My cravings were gone.

I stuck with it because it worked for me. Over time, I refined things - focusing on protein, adjusting fat intake, and making sure I was getting enough electrolytes. I even hit some plateaus along the way (which were frustrating), but instead of quitting, I tweaked my approach and kept moving forward.

Tracking = Accountability

One of the biggest game-changers for me has been consistency with tracking. Some days weren’t perfect, but I never let a bad day turn into a bad week. I used MyFitnessPal to keep myself accountable and track progress beyond just the scale - like my body fat percentage and how my clothes fit.

Where I’m At Now

• Weight: 98 kg


• Body fat: 23%


• Total lost: 8 stone (50+ kg)

Still going

I’m not done yet. BMI still says I’m obese, but I know I’ve come a long way. The biggest win? I feel in control now. I’ve built habits that I know I can stick to for life.

If you’re just starting - don’t overcomplicate it. Track what you eat. Build habits first. Learn as you go. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to keep going.

Thank you so much! @springlering62…. I really appreciate the kind words and encouragement. Honestly, I never expected to enjoy sharing my journey this much, but if it helps others, I’m all for it!

And you’re absolutely right about BMI - it’s a weirdly outdated metric, and I know it doesn’t tell the full story. I can feel the difference in my strength and body composition, even if the “official” numbers don’t fully reflect it yet. It’s good to hear from others who’ve had similar experiences and not let it mess with their mindset.

I’ll definitely keep posting and sharing what I’ve learned along the way! Thanks again for the support. 😃💪

@ChuckgM3

Wow. That's ten thousand words worth of amazing pictures. Thirty pounds down, and 100% of it is fat (from 58 pounds of fat to 29)!

The original "walk" event and fitting into the same shirt 13 years later after 8 months of slow and steady progress from 217.1 to 174.8.

It was so hard to get used to being ok with feeling hungry in a healthy way. This was something at one point I never thought I could do and had a 2 yr plan but did it in 10 months ! From 192-125!!! Idk how to get my photos to post x.x but it looks good lol

so over the winter my weight went nuts and several issues were due to hormone imbalances sooo 3 months ago my doc prescribed my mounjaro 2.5 jabs .. which sorted my type2 blood sugar and cholesterol levels.. but I have to say that you still must count calories and eat healthier food .. anyways result so far from. Feb to may 2025 2.3 stone down …

I’m so glad the post gave you some inspiration, it’s exactly why I took the time to do it.

You’ll get there my friend just take one step at a time.

In answer to your question, I completely understand with what others have suggested about getting down the gym now……BUT, gym and exercise in general only account for 5-10% of someone’s weight loss journey.

personally I would concentrate on getting tracking down, learning your new way of eating for at least 6 weeks……overwhelming your self with increased pressure to get your steps up, go to the gym or do a home workout, it’s that classic running before you can walk scenario.

It’s going to take time to undo a lifetime of habits in regards to your health, take one step at a time. Get your calories under control and tracking, once you have this down then get yourself to the gym! Because it is a very important step in your journey 💪🏻💪🏻

if you need further advice please reach out to me 👍🏻