My Weight Loss Journey (Viral Diets, Experiments & Real Results UPdated Weekly)

May 27

Written By Nyta .

My Weight Loss Journey: From High School to Adulthood

I've already written about how I lost 20 lbs and gained it back, but this series goes deeper into my full weight journey—from high school to university to adulthood—including multiple diet attempts and real weekly tracking.

This is not medical advice. This is simply a personal record of trying different approaches, including viral diets, intermittent fasting, and calorie tracking, to understand what is sustainable and what isn't.

Each week, I will track my weight every Sunday and document my progress honestly—whether I lose, maintain, or regain weight.

PART 1: My Weight History Before Dieting

High School: First Time Paying Attention to Weight

In high school, I weighed around 108 lbs. One memory that stands out is trying to increase my weight just to qualify for a Red Cross blood donation.

I drank extra water before weighing myself and reached 110 lbs, which allowed me to donate blood. That was the first time I became aware of how flexible body weight can be depending on habits, hydration, and timing.

University: Unexpected Weight Loss Instead of the "Freshman 20"

When I started university, I weighed around 108 lbs. While many students experienced the "Freshman 20" weight gain, I actually lost weight instead.

Because I couldn't eat most of the cafeteria food, I ended up eating mostly fries and sandwiches. As a result, I lost about 3 lbs rather than gaining weight.

Throughout college, my weight fluctuated between 95 and 105 lbs.

At my lowest point, around 95 lbs, I felt too skinny. People around me noticed and expressed concern. Eventually, I gained weight and reached approximately 115 lbs.

PART 2: My Current 3-Month Weight Loss Experiment

This is where my current journey begins. I am documenting everything weekly and weighing myself every Sunday.

Starting Weight: 134.5 lbs (61 kg)

Week 1: Starting Intermittent Fasting

Diet Used: Intermittent fasting + calorie control plan

The first few days were difficult while adjusting to the fasting schedule, but my body eventually adapted.

Weight: 130.3 lbs (59 kg)
Date: May 24, 2026

Result

Weight loss: -4.2 lbs
Challenge: Adjusting to hunger and a new routine

Overall, the first week showed rapid progress, but I understand that much of the initial weight loss was likely water weight.

Week 2: Setback and Real-Life Eating

I continued following the same plan, but midway through the week I struggled and ended up eating late at night.

My calorie intake averaged around 1,300 calories per day, which I still considered a controlled intake, so I tried not to stress about it.

At one point during the week, my weight increased by about 2.2 lbs, which was frustrating to see.

Weight: 128.9 lbs (58.5 kg)
Date: May 31, 2026

Result

Weekly weight change: -1.4 lbs
Mid-week fluctuation: +2.2 lbs
Challenge: Maintaining consistency with intermittent fasting

What I Learned

This week showed me how easily body weight can fluctuate based on eating habits, hydration, digestion, and routine changes. I ate later than usual, didn't consistently follow my intermittent fasting schedule, and had more than one yogurt per day, which initially made me wonder whether those choices were causing weight gain.

However, short-term increases on the scale are often influenced by factors other than fat gain. Water retention, food volume, and normal body fluctuations can all affect daily weight measurements.

Despite the mid-week increase, I still ended the week lighter than the week before.

Outcome

Even though I didn't fully stick to my weight loss plan this week, I still lost weight because I maintained an overall calorie deficit. This reminded me that while consistency and structure are helpful, overall calorie intake plays a major role in long-term weight loss.

Week 3: I gained weight

Losing weight can feel difficult, especially when you’re trying to make it sustainable. This week was frustrating because the scale went up, and I noticed that my late-night snacking and inconsistency with intermittent fasting likely contributed to the fluctuation.

At the same time, I understand that short-term changes on the scale don’t always reflect true fat gain, since factors like food intake timing, digestion, and water balance can also affect weight.

We just have to get up and work towards a better result next week.

Weight: 131.9 lbs (59.8 kg)
Date: June 7, 2026