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I don't think it's making me lose weight faster. It definetly helps control the urge to eat, so I am not as miserable trying to control the urges. I don't expect to need it once my stomach becomes used to eating smaller meals.

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Add me, I can totally identify! I have gained and lost a few hundred lbs over the years. It's my life long struggle.

This diet was researched by doctors for bariatric patients.

After the 8 weeks your blood sugar is reset to normal, from there it is advisable to eat a Mediterranean style diet, low carb

It's bunk. I have lost a lot of weight since early adulthood. I have maintained well and continue to work on eating healthy for the past 20 years.

I agree completely! I still do it , but not without great anxiety over it.

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It is all I can do to weigh myself or take measurements once a week.

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Also it was hard to workout like that.

I gave it a try for 2 months. It was very hard and my skin suffered from acne breakouts. It really messed with my hormones.

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Time to change up your exercise routine. Your not burning as many calories as you think you are if your body isn't working as hard as it used to.

I totally agree! Having a little extra body fat does have a healthier appearance.

Because as we age we lose muscle . It's highly unlikely for a person over 60 to have the same muscle to fat ratio as a 20yr old. Especially in men. Testosterone levels go down significantly after fourty, changing body composition. So what is normal at 40 isn't normal at 18.

This is a little late, but I know what your going through. You don't need professional help , you just need a second wind. When you have a lot of weight to lose it can seem to be a never ending task. Stick with it and it will pay off in a hundred different ways. You will feel so energized and healthy!

I actually decided to stop the I.F. I noticed that it was messing with my hormones. I was having breakouts and night sweats.

The first week is mainly water weight.

Exercising everyday, even if it's for only 15 mins.

All those wasted years crunching... :o

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Just start logging your food and looking at what your eating! Before you know it you will be down a few lbs.

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I was having trouble losing weight at 1200 cals. So I upped it to 1500 and increased my exercise. I started losing faster. I am 43