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iiTSNOW
iiTSNOW Posts: 2 Member
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Hello, I am not new to this app but I am unfortunately new to trying to stay motivated. I’m i’ve lost 40lbs on my 100lb loss, journey. It’s been 6 months since I have lost any more weight. Only because of myself though.. I find it hard for myself to stay consistent. While i workout 4-6 days a week, i lose myself in binge eating on the weekends. It’s something I have struggled with for a long time. I would like to disclose that i have PCOS & that is already a a battle within itself while trying to lose weight. I’m just looking for any advice anyone may have for me.


thank you so much ❤️

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  • Lietchi
    Lietchi Posts: 7,214 Member

    Binges can have several causes - perhaps see what may apply to you?:

    • Psychological reasons (some people self sabotage because they are subconsciously afraid of losing weight, some people vibe when they are stressed,...): in that case, it's a good idea to address the heat of the matter by addressing the psychological reason (perhaps going to a therapist, finding different ways to manage stress...
    • Weight-loss strategy related: some people are too extreme in their strategy (banning favorite foods, aiming for a low calorie goal...) that they lose control during the weekend. In this case, a less extreme approach to weight-loss could help.
    • I've read that PCOS often correlates with binge eating and insulin resistance. In that case, it could be helpful to try a low(er) carb diet.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 36,974 Member

    Good advice from Lietchi above.

    To that, I'd add that if your enthusiasm is waning, and if your body is maybe starting to push back with more cravings or fatigue, it might be time to go to maintenance calories for at least a couple of weeks, maybe longer. There can be hormonal benefits from doing that - appetite hormones - plus it's an opportunity to practice maintenance habits we need in order to stay at a healthy weight once we get there.

    There's more information about the science and reasons in this thread:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10604863/of-refeeds-and-diet-breaks

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