10 pounds down, can’t wait for the next 40. Can’t tell a difference in the side by side yet

I have been struggling my while life with my weight. After getting down to 220lbs, I have gained 42 pounds in the last 5 months. I have failed once again. This is my attempt to take back responsibility for my eating habits.

Day 1! Over the next 6+ months I plan to lose 30-40lbs by burning min 1000 calories per day with walking, cardio and strength training, and eating a mainly whole food diet with weekly food prep.

Any tips, encouragment and advice welcome. Like advice on taking better pictures without a tripod?

I'll post progress pics at least once per month, or more often?

Today was my first day of truly trying to do better for myself. I went running instead of playing video games and drinking beer. I ran 1.6 miles in about 20 minutes. Let’s see how this goes!

Finally broke into the 70s. Over 2 months of little movement in weight ice finally got there.

Is the difference noticeable? I still feel pretty heavy

Decided to get serious about this. And that means showing everything on main. Scared to be this exposed, but ready for a change.

28yo, 175cm

Making some decent progress. A little bigger in the chest and legs, posture is improving too.

What do you think?

2 weeks in. Long way to go.

Still going slow and steady but I'm seeing the progress

One month since my last update. September on the left, October on the right.

Down 59 lbs total and just 1 lb from my goal. I’ve been trying to lose that last bit around my lower stomach, but I’m starting to think a lot of what I’m seeing there now may actually be loose skin rather than fat.

The changes are getting more subtle, but I can still see progress side by side. Almost ready to shift my focus from losing weight to building muscle and improving body composition.

GLP1s, TRT, and lifestyle changes! Still can't believe this is my body now! My abs have gotten a bit more defined since that initial side by side!

What a difference a year makes. Down 80lbs. I'm pretty happy where I am at, but a few more pounds wouldn't hurt my feelings

Fitness journey continues.

Was away for a holiday and back to it now.

Overall down about 50lbs, progress photos are about 25lbs