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Veganism will do the same thing, particularly if you combine it with intermittent fasting, i.e., nothing after 1:00. You do a water/(decaf) green tea fast after lunch until breakfast the next day. Veganism is ethical, shows empathy for the sufferings of animals, and is better for the planet.
Psychologically, there is a piece that cannot be ignored if you want to maintain a weight loss long term. If you don't address the psychological issues you become a "dry drunk," as they say in 12 step addiction programs; in other words, the underlying psychological issues will still be there and mere self-control may not be enough to keep you sober. Food is a substance we use to deal with our lives, just like alcohol or drugs.
Though it has nothing to do with 12 step programs and does not reference them, I have found the following book extremely helpful:
Die Fat or Get Tough: 101 Differences in Thinking Between Fat People and Fit People
by Steve Siebold
I posted this on another thread once and people ignored it, but it really is very, very helpful!
Veganism will do the same thing, particularly if you combine it with intermittent fasting, i.e., nothing after 1:00. You do a water/(decaf) green tea fast after lunch until breakfast the next day. Veganism is ethical, shows empathy for the sufferings of animals, and is better for the planet.
Psychologically, there is a piece that cannot be ignored if you want to maintain a weight loss long term. If you don't address the psychological issues you become a "dry drunk," as they say in 12 step addiction programs; in other words, the underlying psychological issues will still be there and mere self-control may not be enough to keep you sober. Food is a substance we use to deal with our lives, just like alcohol or drugs.
Though it has nothing to do with 12 step programs and does not reference them, I have found the following book extremely helpful:
Die Fat or Get Tough: 101 Differences in Thinking Between Fat People and Fit People
by Steve Siebold
I posted this on another thread once and people ignored it, but it really is very, very helpful!
That's where I'm headed. Right now I'm a Pescatarian. However, I've been reading some Collen Patrick-Goudreau for Vegan inspiration and I think I'm almost there!
now you just have to keep starving yourself for the next 50 years to keep the weight off
have you tried eating smaller portions before switching the diet completely?
Smaller portions just don't work for me. For me, it's either feast or famine!
On days when I eat, I eat until I'm completely satisfied. The one day of fasting is generally completed successfully without cheating with Sunflower Seeds. ..
Smaller portions just don't work for me. For me, it's either feast or famine!
On days when I eat, I eat until I'm completely satisfied. The one day of fasting is generally completed successfully without cheating with Sunflower Seeds. ..
I just went thru this with a friend who was about to be diabetic and she also went off ALL WHITE foods, did more exercise and went from 262 to 180 and she's now working toward a 140 goal..she's 5'.
Good FOR YOU. It is possible and so much carb addiction out there.
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