Hi all,
First post after a long time lurking.
I'm a 5'4' male with a lot of weight to lose (over 100 lbs) and have fallen into a pattern of losing weight fast than gaining most (but not all) of it back. This has led to a gradual downward trend over time; my top weight was 275 lbs in January 2019, now I'm down to 235 lbs. However, I'm concerned that the manner in which I'm losing weight is bad for me psychologically, as I am prone to caloric and macro-nutrient obsessions that end up ruling my life. The problem is when I do lose weight fast I get such a rush that I just want to go harder and faster. I know that's not sustainable in the long term but it always draws me in for some reason. I think part of what drives it is the sheer amount of weight I have to lose (I know some of you have lost more, which is really impressive). Committing to slow and steady weight loss for a year scares me a little; I can't see myself maintaining any form of discipline for that long, so any shortcuts - even if it means putting myself through hell - is tempting.
Does anyone have any advice about how to maintain a steady loss over time (e.g. do you build in cheat days, do you make lifestyle changes gradually etc.) I'd be particularly keen to hear from anyone who has experience overcoming yo-yoing, binge eating and that kind of thing, but any advice is welcome!
If it makes any difference the main approach I've used so far has been CICO and low carb (not low enough for Keto though).
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