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?
I’ve tried intermittent fasting before and didn’t have much luck. I’d reach my eating window and be so hungry that I’d blow through my calorie limit for the day
This kind of behavior tells me you have little to no hope on any plan without a major change in your psychology. You will just find a loophole and fail.
That’s a lot to assume based on two sentences about something I did eight years ago
Everyone thinks they are a unique case, but when you’ve seen enough examples, it’s not a lot to assume. There is a lot of other evidence within your initial post, other responses and how you wrote about it, such as speed eating versus siblings carrying into current day, coupled with depression issues… It’s many factors and I’ve seen it 1000’s of times. Be prepared to suffer, being hungry, and eating a lot less. There are no secrets, but you will fail if you don’t get your mind right, as you will find loopholes and excuses forever.