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I don't think I've discussed my weight before here. I once lost 65lbs over 8 months by eating two small meals a day. I went "cold turkey" in to that diet, and

I don't think I've discussed my weight before here. I once lost 65lbs over 8 months by eating two small meals a day. I went "cold turkey" in to that diet, and the first week sucked, but I got through it. I transitioned to a normal diet after that and maintained my weight for a year and half until I got a job that stressed me out and I stress-ate. I got sick a month ago (symptoms unlrelated to COVID) and couldn't keep food down. I used that opportunity to transition again to a very-low-calorie diet once I got better. Being sick made the transition much easier (no hunger pains). I already feel better after one month. I think I can pull this off again for another 8 months and get to the top-end of the recommended weight range for my height. Here's to looking forward to the months ahead (I suppliment with multivitamin and magnesium/zinc suppliments).

RobertRoberts 7y ago
One thing that helps me to this day is to remember that being hungry is normal. When people are hungry for something they have drive and are motivated. I find being hungry every day (for at least an hour or two) before my single meal makes my food taste so much better. I experiment with very light mid day meals at times. Nothing more than 2 fried eggs and maybe some saute'd onions with it. (I am hunger an hour or after eating this, so it doesn't disrupt my eating patterns) I hope you do well with your weight control. It sounds like you have a great start on things.
- RandomBacon 7y ago
  Thank you. Prior to this (a few months ago), I noticed that I was overeating just to maintain the feeling of being full/stuffed. I knew that was unhealthy, but I just wanted to feel good because I was going through probably the highest-stress time of my life. Luckily things are much better now. Even with this virus going around, I should be pretty well off. On this new attempt, the only time the hunger seems to become annoying is in the late evening. My solution: go to bed. I can't be hungry if I'm asleep, and when I wake up, I can eat my first meal. It's going to take some mental adjustments, but I think I'll be able to adjust to not noticing minor hunger and not desiring the feeling of being full.

RobertRoberts 7y ago

One thing that helps me to this day is to remember that being hungry is normal. When people are hungry for something they have drive and are motivated. I find being hungry every day (for at least an hour or two) before my single meal makes my food taste so much better. I experiment with very light mid day meals at times. Nothing more than 2 fried eggs and maybe some saute'd onions with it. (I am hunger an hour or after eating this, so it doesn't disrupt my eating patterns) I hope you do well with your weight control. It sounds like you have a great start on things.

RandomBacon 7y ago
Thank you. Prior to this (a few months ago), I noticed that I was overeating just to maintain the feeling of being full/stuffed. I knew that was unhealthy, but I just wanted to feel good because I was going through probably the highest-stress time of my life. Luckily things are much better now. Even with this virus going around, I should be pretty well off. On this new attempt, the only time the hunger seems to become annoying is in the late evening. My solution: go to bed. I can't be hungry if I'm asleep, and when I wake up, I can eat my first meal. It's going to take some mental adjustments, but I think I'll be able to adjust to not noticing minor hunger and not desiring the feeling of being full.