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Please Help

Krd0618
Krd0618 Posts: 2 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support

Hi all! I recently lost my sister a year ago which means I've lost control of food intake. Feeding my face with unhealthy snacks. I've gained 40 pounds in one year! I'm looking to get myself back on track. I would love some help from the community and push me to my goal weight. I'm looking to lose 40lbs! Please help

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  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. I'm sure that was awful.
    For weight loss all you need to do is create a calorie deficit. Eat less then you burn. There's no need for fad diets or gimmicks. No reason to go low carb( unless you have a medical condition) or Paleo. Just eat at a calorie deficit. Calories in calories out
  • TheFatLadyPortrait
    TheFatLadyPortrait Posts: 21 Member
    I am really close to my sister and I cant imagine what it would do to my life if I lost her. I am so sorry for your loss.

    I am glad that you are feeling able to try to get back in the saddle with your weight loss.

    I like to go out and buy almond or cashew milk when I am getting started on a diet so that I can make smoothies and iced coffees that are low in calories and very filling to try to get myself through the rough patches. I also try to eat more mindfully. Cutting up my food, eating slowly, chewing thoroughly, savoring every bite.

    Also, you will notice that if you track your calories every day it will keep you on a login streak. I like to use that to keep myself motivated to log even if I dont feel like it.

    Those are little things that help me. I hope you get lots more advice. Best of luck to you.
  • lilligraz22
    lilligraz22 Posts: 183 Member
    I am so sorry to hear about your sister, I can't even imagine what kind of pain that is. It is understandable that during your grieving period you turned to food and I am happy to hear that you have now decided to break that habit. It would be the first step in getting back to YOUR life. Im sure that your sister would not have wanted to see you not love yourself. I would be more than happy to share the journey with you.
  • Krd0618
    Krd0618 Posts: 2 Member
    Thank you everyone! I would love some recipes if anyone has any low calorie meals that would be greatly appreciated! Also I would love to meet new friends :)
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