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IF works as long as it fits with your lifestyle and habits. I found that I'm very "all or nothing" when it comes to food. So IF helps me to maintain a calorie deficit by limiting the time I'm "allowed" to eat. I practice 20/4, which is really easy for me since I never really have an appetite during the day, only at night.…
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I started doing IF without even knowing it was a thing. I just started a new job, so I couldn't find the time to eat a proper lunch (and I have always skipped breakfast any way). This had me stretching out my fasting time to 20 hours instead of my usual 12. I have noticed that it has helped in keeping my calorie intake in…
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I was miserable for years, depression, low self-esteem, etc... Looking around for a way to feel better, be happier, I decided to start loving myself: wholly, completely, extra lumps and all. It was a process that took me years, but part of loving yourself is taking care of your body...almost as a side effect, I started…
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Awesome post, I recently stepped on my scale and it showed a 1.5 kg weight gain in only one week. Also feel tenderness in my breasts and bloated in general. It freaked me out because I'm in the middle of my cycle. Turns out it's the first time I'm ovulating in some time due to a thyroid condition. I have Hashimotos, have…
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I recently found myself in the same boat as you, lost a ton of weight, got bored with keeping track and gained it all back plus a couple of extra pounds within 3 years. My biggest advice for everyone that's gone through something similar is the thing that finally worked for me personally: Don't ignore the psychological…
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Feel free to add me as well. I'm looking to lose around 50 lbs but with my ultra-slow metabolism, I'm in it for the long haul. :)
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Hey, I'm 5'9" and weighing about 216 right now, I usually hover around the 1400 cal (+/- 100) mark even though I have a 1700 cal limit for my weight losing goal of 1 pound per week.
