Losing weight without starving yourself

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Hey, everyone!

Good to see you here. I have some experience in losing weight without restricting my calories too much. I've lost lots of weight so far, I'm really grateful for it. For me, it's heartbreaking to see that most of the women cut their calories to 1200 or even less, so they basically starve themselves. Do you have any experience with that? What's your opinion? What are you focusing on: diet, exercise, or other factors as well?

Have a nice day! :)
 
mokuscickany said:
Hey, everyone!

Good to see you here. I have some experience in losing weight without restricting my calories too much. I've lost lots of weight so far, I'm really grateful for it. For me, it's heartbreaking to see that most of the women cut their calories to 1200 or even less, so they basically starve themselves. Do you have any experience with that? What's your opinion? What are you focusing on: diet, exercise, or other factors as well?

Have a nice day! :)
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When I was first diagnosed with Type II Diabetes 16 years ago I immediately began my own special diet. I never realized it was an awful lot like one of the versions of intermittent fasting and it was magically effective up to a point. I dropped 50 lbs in about 6 months but could go no further to break the plateau on a reasonable program. This did not leave me thin. But I sure was thinner and a lot healthier. I have almost always maintained that plateau for about the next 14 years. But the last year I began a not too strict version of intermittent fasting. I do not use any special diet supplements except I do use Inulin every day. This has helped me complete a total of about 75 lbs off.. But I was always very proud of my weight loss even though I was not thin but I was successful and that pride kept me in line. 75 lbs over 16 years is slow and I am still not what anyone thinks of as thin. But I wear my clothes well and I think you must allow happiness to keep going on a long term plan. While I probably dropped to about 1200 calories at the beginning for 3 of the 7 days a week I was fine with that. What I loved about my own way is that it was my own plan very nourishing with a base of vegetables fruit proteins fats and good carbs and I did not restrict fat excessively but I lost weight and contined to keept it off. I could also have an indulgence when I wanted one without gaining much back. I would get back on track and keep the loss. But my A1C tests are alwys excellent and I feel good. But I think I was always happy with success and did not worry. These days I like the way I look. That is a big deal and I am still proud of the accomplishment.
 
So setting a week after week "spending plan" of dinners where you go out and request what you'd like (I call them "opportunity suppers" will keep you propelled, shield you from separating and losing control, and will assist you with losing more weight over the long haul.
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I restrict my calorie intake to 1300-1400 a day (I calculated I could eat that much and lose 0.5 kgs a week).
I have to say, I do not feel hungry at all. I spread my food across the day and I add a huge salad if I'm feeling hungry and I try to eat a lot of lower calorie food, but if I feel like eating something, I let myself and cut it off the next day (if its too much then I excercise the next day instead). I also eat chocolate and take out (just every once in a while), I eat what I love and want, in small portions and the body does not feel starved. Under 1200 is unhealthy and depending on your weight 1300-1400 could be crazy starvation...

I have also been working out twice a week (30-60 min of H.I.T) and I add extra calories with protein packed food right after a workout so my body can grow its muscles.

Calorie restriction doesnt necessarily mean starvation, any diet does it, whether it tracks the calories or not. Without eating less calories you would not be losing weight. I found restricting the kind of food I can eat takes a huge toll on me emotionally and I cant keep it up, just eating less on the other hand, that I can handle...
 
I have a lot of weight to lose, so I have to eat a lot as well. I restrict my calorie intake to about 2000 a day, but I also watch my macros because overdoing the carbs can backfire. Starving myself does not work, I get super irritable, and then it's easier to start bingeing.

Ola2 said:
I found restricting the kind of food I can eat takes a huge toll on me emotionally and I cant keep it up, just eating less on the other hand, that I can handle...
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That's interesting. I do agree with the emotional toll restricting can take. Does eating less apply to all kinds of food (like chips, and ice cream, etc.)? I've found that I have to have zero tolerance for such foods, and also take out foods, because having even a little bit can turn into weeks of bingeing. But I can eat alternative, healthier versions without a problem. It's hard at first for the body to adjust, but it's necessary to gain some balance and get rid of the cravings. I can still eat what I love and want, it's just there's way less fat and sugar (and calories) involved. I try not to compare the original and the healthier versions because it's never going to taste exactly the same, but it's still tasty and I can live with that.
 
Logi said:
I have a lot of weight to lose, so I have to eat a lot as well. I restrict my calorie intake to about 2000 a day, but I also watch my macros because overdoing the carbs can backfire. Starving myself does not work, I get super irritable, and then it's easier to start bingeing.



That's interesting. I do agree with the emotional toll restricting can take. Does eating less apply to all kinds of food (like chips, and ice cream, etc.)? I've found that I have to have zero tolerance for such foods, and also take out foods, because having even a little bit can turn into weeks of bingeing. But I can eat alternative, healthier versions without a problem. It's hard at first for the body to adjust, but it's necessary to gain some balance and get rid of the cravings. I can still eat what I love and want, it's just there's way less fat and sugar (and calories) involved. I try not to compare the original and the healthier versions because it's never going to taste exactly the same, but it's still tasty and I can live with that.
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Sounds like you are doing really great!
I do eat anything I want, I bought small plates, small sandwhich bags and extra tiny plates (like ones made to hold rings) for snacks to trick my mind into thinking I am eating large portions, and it helps. I also always take out the portion I intend to eat and put the thing back, if its extra hard to not take seconds I put it extremely high where I actually have to go get a chair to get it, or in a box and then extra bags. I once even asked my husband who is really tall to stand on a chair and out it where I will actually never be able to reach and I would have to ask him to get it down for me. That way the energy I need to spend to get another bite never feels worth it.

However, I do need to say I ate relatively little snacks (maybe 3 chocolate bars a week, no soda, 2 takeouts a week and other snacks just every once in a while), so it might be that my body is used to not eating those things very often and the portions dont make the difference. Maybe you can after a while of not eating them at all add a little bit of it once in a while to your menu. I find the most important thing is to plan ahead how much you are going to have and make sure the rest is not accessible (even throw it out!! You already paid for it, if you eat more of it than is good for you, thats not really getting your moneys worth because its not what you need.)

So its about finding the 'tricks'that work for you making sure you dont end up eating extra once you start. Also, once in a while its ok to have a few extra calories, you can always workout to burn them off and worst case scenario it takes another few days or weeks to lose the weight, thats meaningless in the grand scheme of things so remember to be kind to yourself about it if that happens!
 
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I bought small plates, small sandwhich bags and extra tiny plates (like ones made to hold rings) for snacks to trick my mind into thinking I am eating large portions, and it helps. I also always take out the portion I intend to eat and put the thing back, if its extra hard to not take seconds I put it extremely high where I actually have to go get a chair to get it, or in a box and then extra bags. I once even asked my husband who is really tall to stand on a chair and out it where I will actually never be able to reach and I would have to ask him to get it down for me. That way the energy I need to spend to
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I love how tactical you are, Ola! :)
 
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