Congrats on the 42kg! I only need to shift about 10 to get back to my regular weight. Just want to get on top of things before it keeps going in the wrong direction. I think drastic or strict diet is not sustainable for me, I think a general overall reduction in calories will be the goal.
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thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works âš2â© âšdaysâ© agoDepends a lot on your personality; some people are successful with dramatic dietary shifts - I had success just straight switching to keto 7ish years ago, and it helped me drop 42kg over ~18 months. But I know for others such a drastic shift can be too over-whelming and smaller changes snowballing over time have worked better.
Iâm pointing this out to begin with, because that there is no one-size-fits-all solution; everyoneâs path is going to be a little bit different - and it comes down to your individual relationship with food.
Weight loss is ultimately all about one thing; a caloric deficit. Work out what your Total Daily Energy Expenditure is (there are heaps of calculators online), start tracking your calories using an app like MyFitnessPal or Cronometer (at least initially, until you get a feel for it), and find a way to comfortably, sustainably maintain a caloric deficit.
Exercise is a great booster, but you canât put-exercise a bad diet. Focus on the food first, and slowly add in exercise gradually over time. Walks are a great way to get some sunshine, fresh air, and catch up on your favourite podcasts or audiobooks.
SituationCake@aussie.zone âš2â© âšdaysâ© ago
Seagoon_@aussie.zone âš2â© âšdaysâ© ago
drastic dietary change here
found out I am allergic to milk and to yeast a few months ago ( canât even have vegemite and right now my lips and tongue are on fire from having one piece of bread )
no cheese, yoghurt, butter, milk, ice cream, or anything made with above, including chocolate
no breads or vegemite,
I havenât tested beer yet , this is the worst, I love beer
itâs really hard, I have stopped buying so much , have changed how I cook but I still have some occasionally, it just causes reactions
SituationCake@aussie.zone âš2â© âšdaysâ© ago
Well done, this sounds really tough!