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I keep to low carb and stay away from processed foods and commercially fried foods. I've dieted all my life and know what a portion size is, how many calories are in what, etc. I used to log everything into MFP and made a big production out of it... but it was too time consuming and didn't work in the long run for me. I…

I would lengthen my fasting window gradually to where you fast for 18-20 hours. It might take you months to work up to it but that's OK. Also, watch what and how much you eat. I don't count calories (Did it all my life without long-term success and won't do it anymore) and cut back on fried foods, processed foods including…

Laurie, that is ABSOLUTELY the way to do it! I shoot for one meal a day but it lasts over 4-6 hours so it's not really one meal. I have never had so much energy and mental clarity as I have now. It's a real "game changer"!!!!

I KNOW!!!!! I was "circling the drain" and not long for this world the way I was going. Like you, I couldn't walk to the mailbox. I'm an entirely new person now! If you don't mind, I'd like to add you as a friend.

Merryday, I'm so happy for you. I've been singing the praises of IF for the past 20 months. You'd think I was trying to sell something but no, it's free. It has completely changed my life around! If you don't mind I'd like to add you as a friend and we can support each other.

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I agree. I eat one meal a day (Intermittent Fasting) between 7-8 PM and often have a snack before going to sleep. I'm a night owl and don't go to sleep until midnight or later. I've lost 60 pounds this way and my appetite has stayed in check. Energy level is very high. A study is a study, but the actual truth is in what…

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Not really. Basically, you eat 2 meals a day to begin with, spaced 6-8 hours apart with no snacking. Drink water, unsweet tea or black coffee to keep your body hydrated. That's it. No particular diet but try to cut out the foods we know aren't good for us. I'll send you a friend request.

Yes, you can!

Down a bra size!!!!

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I do IF, 1-2 meals @ day, depending on social engagements. Lost 60 pounds in 18 months. Feel terrific. Tons of energy. Will not ever eat any other way.

I just now saw your reply. Thanks. I've now lost 60 pounds without measuring and counting calories. At age 75 and having gone on every diet known to man, I know about how many calories are in what foods and drinks. I can't spend every day obsessing and evaluating each and every morsel I eat and writing it down. I use that…

I just now saw your reply and I appreciate your comment. I'm sending you a friend request and perhaps we can be supportive of each other. It is now Oct 2022 and I have gone on to lose a total of 60 pounds (from 270 to 210) WITHOUT MEASURING FOOD OR COUNTING CALORIES, and I feel great. I spent my whole life dieting,…

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Fantastic!!!!

So happy for you, Tom! I experienced the same thing. On my last flight I could very easily buckle the belt. It seemed like the airlines were making them longer. I asked the attendant about it and he said, "No. They haven't changed them at all." So... it was just me that had changed. I was humming to myself the entire…

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What an amazing transformation! I'm thoroughly impressed

Good for you! I like the idea of a treat meal. I might do that sometime too. Congras on losing a stone!

Why not try just eating 2 wholesome meals a day and no snacking. It will give your body a chance to digest your food better and detoxify. I've lost 42 pounds in the past year that way and am keeping them off. Feel really good too... lots of energy.

I began IF a year ago with a 16:8 regimen and then 18:6 but wasn't that conscientious. Still... I lost 22 pounds until December when I started eating one meal a day. Have lost 20 more pounds since then and with days when I eat 2 meals. I'm really pleased with the results and my health has vastly improved. I've been on…

2022 ~ Feb 28 ~ 227.8 lbs Weight loss slowed down in February. I was a bit discouraged but identified the culprits as eating out too often, having frequent meals and overeating at times. I had trouble with late night snacking but now that I’ve moved my one meal a day to the evenings, I don’t snack afterwards. 03/01/21 –…

I eat one meal a day so I'll plan and prepare my meal ahead of time. I follow low carb so it's almost always a salad, soup, extra protein, raw mixed nuts, a piece of sugar free dark chocolate and sometimes a piece of fruit. I'm retired and stay home a lot but I'll be more active today. I have to go out and run errands and…

Hi Pearl, I empathize with you. I spent most of my adult life dieting. Was very successful a number of times (even won a national contest) but my appetite came back with a vengeance. I couldn't control it and the weight came back on plus more pounds. Last year I was wheelchair and bed bound due to severe back pain. I was…

I had this problem. I especially craved sweets. But I cut out sweets and high carbs in my diet and adjusted my evening meal to eat late. I eat around 8.... Don't go to sleep until 2-3 AM and I rarely snack anymore. Hope this helps

You are such an inspiration. I started out at 270 a year ago and am 232.4 today. My goal is to lose 100 pounds. You show me that it can be done. Congratulations and thanks!!

52 weeks in 2022. At a pound a week, I'd like to be 50 pounds less by next Christmas! I lost 25 pounds this year and wasn't even trying that hard so I think I can do it!