How I lost 35 pounds since Jan 9, 2017

Hello fellow fitness pals,

I am a 30 year old male from California. Just like many of you I have struggled with my weight since my teenage years. I have tried every diet that one can imagine but was never able to stay on course long enough to lose significant weight or even maintain the loss that I had accomplished. This year I decided that I need to try something different since what I always tried never worked. First of all I am no longer in the "all or nothing" mindset. Before if I did not eat clean it meant I also did not work out that day, week, or month. If I overate one day it would be very hard to get back on track. Now I try my best to eat clean but if I DECIDE to indulge I get myself back on track the very next day. Also I have worked really hard to not link working out with my eating. I treat the two as separate entities and now I always workout on my selected days regardless how I ate that day.

So here is what my eating and working out looked like for the past 3.5 months. The first week I lowered my carb intake to 50 carbs but did NOT count calories. After the first 7 days I kept my carbs within the 50-100 grams range but lowered my calories to 1700 calories. I workout with moderate intensity 4 times a week for about 45-60 minutes. One day a week for (me it is Mondays) I cut my carbs to 50 or less and kept to 1700 calories. The first couple of days was difficult but once your body adjusts you start to have more energy and feel more control over your appetite. In the past 3.5 months I think I have had about 10 days scattered throughout the 14 weeks where I overindulged but I got back on this plan the next day.

Here are some things that also helped me:
1. Never let yourself get so hungry that you lose control. For me this meant I had small snacks with me to keep me in control until next meal time. Raw walnuts (3-4 halves or almonds 1/4 cup, or high protein/low carb shakes and bars will do)
2. All of my high carbs were consumed earlier in the day. Fruits and grains were usually with breakfast or early lunch. My dinners were very low carb.
3. I take a high quality fiber supplement twice a day after each meal. This helps with constipation and helps you feel fuller and has tons of health benefits.
4. I only weigh myself once a week and never more.
5. Accepted that fact that I could never go back to the way I was eating before. Once my weight loss goal is reached I will add more healthy carbs continue tracking everything that goes into my body.

Would love to connect with you guys and continue this journey together. Feel free to add me as a friend. Also if you questions please let me know.