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I've lost a couple dozen pounds through dieting and now am in the keeping it off phase. It's hard because it's not like making progress toward a goal, it's just
by steven777400 11y ago
I've lost a couple dozen pounds through dieting and now am in the keeping it off phase. It's hard because it's not like making progress toward a goal, it's just being hungry all the time. I was less healthy but more happy when I just ate delicious pastry all day long. It's hard to maintain.
- WalterBright 11y agoA colleague of mine had quit smoking 20 years earlier. I asked him if he still felt the urge to smoke. He laughed and said it was a daily struggle. He fell off the wagon and resumed smoking some months later. Beating these kinds of things is a lifelong struggle. I wish you the best in your endeavor.
- StavrosK 11y agoI imagine it depends on the person, as well. I lost 22 lbs ages ago, and I can't say I'm hungry. If anything, I still overeat, I just don't go completely overboard on candy and other junk. The biggest problem is changing your habits, not so much your food. For example, if I'm home, I'll eat properly, but if I go out with friends we'll end up getting a burger at some point.
- StavrosK 11y agoSorry, I meant 44 lbs (20 kg). Stupid imperial!
- 3pt14159 11y agoHave you tried upping your fiber intake? I'm not saying it is easy turning away a heaping slice of cheesecake, but I'm never actually hungry and I'm at a very healthy body fat percentage. Whenever I'm hungry and I shouldn't have more calories I just eat carrots, pickles, or an apple. If I over do it the night before I make sure to put some overnight oats in the fridge. That and water and my hunger completely subsides.