Eating less and especially cutting back on carbs did it for me. Like casechopper I follow a 16/8 eating schedule where I have my first meal no earlier than 11am and finish my last at 7pm. I try to avoid all refined carbs, or as many as possible, especially sugar, which seems to have a particularly bad effect on the body, being metabolised solely by the liver, and thus in excess turns to visceral fat much the same way alcohol does. I lost 40 pounds in a year doing all this.Wow, any weight loss tip?
I'm down 35 pounds since October while also gaining muscle, so that fat loss is probably even higher.
There is no trick to it- it's all about calories in vs. calories out. Eating less and healthier makes the biggest difference.
I cut out all soda and desserts, all fast food, etc. I am much more considerate about everything that I eat, having more fish, shrimp, chicken, salads, etc than I ever used to. Working out does also help a lot. I work out and run consistently and doing both together makes a big difference, especially if you really want to get into good shape.
The food and soda issue was most difficult for me. However, once you make it past a month or so of eating healthy, it gets infinitely easier. It did for me, at least. I do still crave unhealthy stuff sometimes, but far less often and I am able to curb those cravings with healthier food usually. I am also now able to have a cheat meal now and then without "falling off the wagon" so to speak.
The reason it worked though was because I wasn't on a "diet". I have changed my entire lifestyle and eating habits. I now am used to healthier food and even crave a lot of it and I NEED to go to the gym. I love working out now. The mindset change was the biggest thing. I wasn't temporarily fixing things, I was permanently changing myself. I am not quite where I want to be yet, but I have no doubt that I will be there soon enough.
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