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Originally Posted by milliondollarbbw
I focused both on calories, and on avoiding foods that would cause me to overeat. In general, my hunger levels are lower, which is what is surprising to me. But, I do think I need to increase the frequency of how I am eating, as I have a very slow metabolism, and don't seem to lose weight---even when doing the master cleanse, etc.
Ummm, the master cleanse? How is that a long term sustainable weight loss program? Isn't that just a *quick fix?" We don't need cleanses - that's why we've got all those wonderful internal organs.
What we need for long term weight loss (including the maintain) and overall good health - is a
lifestyle change. You must come to terms with the fact that a change MUST occur. That you can't go on living/eating this way.
You must incorporate healthy eating/exercise habits into your life - forever. There is no secret to weight loss, no magic pill, potions or what not -
it is the day in day out adherence to eating well and activity.
Slow metabolism? I'm sorry, but even if ones metabolism is *slower* than some one elses, it's not a cause for being overweight. We all have different rates at which we burn calories (and even our own will change over the span of our lifetime) and it's up to us to adjust it and eat accordingly.
I think focusing on calories
through setting a calorie budget and adhering to it and avoiding foods that you overeat is an EXCELLENT start to a plan.
Another vital component - planning ahead. Plan, plan, and plan some more.
Map out the foods you will eat for the day IN ADVANCE. Today and EVERY day. Set yourself up for success. Stop winging it. Failing to plan is planning to fail. It's much easier to stay on plan when you've got one. In addition, your food choices will be pre-determined - you won't have to think about what should I eat/what shouldn't I eat. You will already KNOW what you're eating.
Another vital component - clean out your environment. Get rid of the chips and the cheese. Add in healthy, healthy foods. ALWAYS have tons of fresh veggies on hand - for salads, stir fries, roasting and munching.
Make a large pot of soup to have all week or place in the freezer. Keep frozen fish fillets, chicken cutlets, turkey burgers, veggie burgers in the freezer.
And about those foods you need to avoid - make strict rules for yourself. Set boundaries. Make definite NO'S.
You don't have to be fat if you don't want to be. We all have the ability to lose the weight, we are all capable of it - regardless of your circumstances, regardless of your past history. But it won't happen on it's own. You've got to put in the effort. You've got to MAKE it happen - and you can, you can. MAke this your job, your mission. Become passionate about it. Don't focus on what you will be losing, but will you will be gaining.