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I’m currently a lump of chocolate and cheese, but once the new year hits, I’m determined to make 2026 the year I finally get back to a healthy weight (I’ve lost about 20 pounds, with about 80-100 to go). I’m pretty good about exercising regularly, but, as they say, abs are made in the kitchen. Those who have successfully lost weight, is there anything you particularly recommend for maintaining a calorie deficit to lose the weight, and then avoiding gaining it back later on?

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[–] FRYD@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

You could make lots of jello. Easy, tastes good, fills you, and there’s nearly no calories. I personally just drink water when I crave snacks.

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[–] Dellpeanuts5@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 16 hours ago

Ditch processed foods, cook your own meals, and find a hobby you enjoy that is active.

[–] daannii@lemmy.world 0 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago)

You can't. Your metabolism will just start being more conservative.

Everything in the body is balanced and the body does not want to lose its reserves.

Once you change the system, it will react to revert it back to how it was.

You can increase your metabolism with a lot of exercise. The less calories you eat, the more tired you will be. The harder it will be to force yourself to exercise.

Dieting will ultimately reduce your metabolism burn rate. And make you more tired.

You can offset it by forcing exercise. Which will be hard due to the fatigue.

It's why loosing weight is hard for people.

It's never as simple as "eat less". Unless you are literally starving yourself. Like with lap band surgery.

[–] Doubleohdonut@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 days ago

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