La3l

Welcome :) I think you will find a lot of support here.

I am in Georgia, anyone else in the Atl?

Where is the scientific evidence of the risks of consuming to little protein?

True you can not spot fat reduce without a medical procedure BUT muscle burns fat and I believe also increases metabolism. Many people have been successful at changing their shape through a consistent workout plan along healthy eating habits.

I find that drinking only on the weekend really helps to keep it under control and keep the calories, sugar, and carbs at bay.

Both beer and burgers contain a ton of calories and the burgers have a ton of fat and limited nutrients as well. I say definitely on the avoid list. Also anything processed is not optimal for good health or weight loss. I stick with whole foods, as close to they come from the ground is the BEST for optimal health and…

Good luck with quitting, it is one of the best things you can do for your self AND your family :)

I am whole food plant based too. As long as the carbs are whole foods...not processed like oats, qunioa, and sweet potatoes you should continue to lose weight. You get plenty of protein from especially black and kidney beans.