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Posted by u/sweaty_sis·

How do I handle my weight loss progress with my husband? We're struggling together.

TL;DR: Trying to lose weight with my husband, but feeling anxious about competition. Any tips?

So me and my husband decided to hit the gym together and get our fitness game on point. We're both losing weight, but i feel like the competition is making it harder for us! Like, I just hit a 10 lb loss in 6 weeks but he's dropping faster and it kinda makes me anxious, ya know? We're both trying to be supportive but I'm lowkey stressing about it. How do you guys deal with progress when you're working out with someone close? Do we just keep cheering each other on or what?

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u/squat_mama_2024·

It sounds like you're both really invested in this journey. Try creating a workout schedule together that includes family-friendly activities. It could be fun to work out as a team, like a mini home workout session with the kids involved.

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u/the_caffeine_chaser·

Facts, tracking your progress can really help! Just don't get too hung up on the numbers. I focus on how I feel after my workouts. If my caffeine levels are on point, I'm happy regardless of weight fluctuations.

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u/sneaky_fiber·

It's great that you both are on this journey together. Consider tracking your food intake with an app like MyFitnessPal or Cronometer to see what works best for you both. This can help alleviate some stress about the competition by focusing on nutrition.

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u/sugarfree_susie·

I can understand the anxiety. My partner and I went through something similar. We started celebrating small non-scale victories, like being able to do more push-ups or increasing our weights. It really helped us focus on progress rather than who's losing faster.

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u/dad_bod_legacy·

As a dad, I get it. My wife and I did the same thing. We'd have little competitions, like who could meal prep better or get to the gym more often. Kept it fun and less about the scale. Also, dad jokes can lighten the mood!

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u/mealprep_mike99·

Meal prep might be the way to go! i prep my meals every Sunday and it's super helpful. No more last-minute junk food decisions, just solid healthy choices ready to go. If you're both on the same meal plan, that could lessen the competitive vibes too

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u/sweaty_sis·

Lmao, that dad joke competition sounds like a vibe! But fr, what matters is that you're both putting in the work. Celebrate each other's wins and keep the energy positive. It's not a race, it's a lifestyle.

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u/aerobic_anomaly·

You should both be proud of your progress! If it's any consolation, sometimes weight loss can be faster for one person due to factors like metabolism and water weight. Emphasize cardio too, it helps with overall health, not just weight loss.

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u/no_squats_no_service·

Listen, competing can mess with your head. My advice? Drop the scale obsession. I focus on strength gains and just feeling good in my own skin. Maybe switch to focusing on lifting heavier or running faster, that could help alleviate the stress.

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u/sneaky_fiber·

Good point about meal prep! Consistent healthy choices can help both of you stay on track. Just make sure you're focusing on a balanced diet, including fiber-rich foods to keep you satisfied. It's a marathon, not a sprint

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u/sweaty_sis·

for real tho, competition can get wild! try to shift the focus from losing weight to hitting fitness goals together. like who can lift heavier or run further? that way it's about progress, not just the scale.

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