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submitted 2 years ago by funchords@lemmy.sdf.org to c/loseit@discuss.tchncs.de

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We should be working in our favorite meals into our daily diet -- using portion control and our food data to learn how to make them lighter (if necessary). For eating right to be a habit that we keep doing forever, it has to include our favorite foods and our personal and family traditions.

Otherwise, it's just another temporary diet that will end in regain once it is over.

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[–] kephalos@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 years ago

Very good point.

Serving it on a smaller plate / bowl
Adding a vegetable side / salad, so that you mix bites of your favourite dish with something that fills you up.

[–] Katrana@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I agree, it has to be a lifestyle change NOT a temporary change. However, at the same time I find that I often don't crave those foods as much the less I eat of them. For example pizza or Oreos went from maybe once a week to maybe once a month or less. While it usually tastes good in the moment, I have been trying to focus on how I feel afterwards. Eating "healthy" (lots of vegetables/legumes in general) and exercising has actually helped me reduce or eliminate a lot of the random aches and pains that I associated with getting older. As soon as I notice myself slacking off a bit and eating more sugar or processed foods I start to feel it in my joints. Pain (or lack thereof) is really good incentive for me!

[–] funchords@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago

Agreed. I still eat basically everything, but the portions are smaller and the frequency of what is popularly called 'junk food' is relatively rare now.

[–] lemillionsocks 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

It's true. Maintaining and losing weight isnt about giving up all the things you love. Thats how you wind up doing some crash diet and gaining everything all back.

You just need to have portion control, cheat days for when it's something that portioning cant fix, and just keeping up your exercise and keeping an eye on portions most weeks.

You hear about people wwitching to eating nothing but cauliflower and steamed veggies to lose 20 lbs in a few weeks and then giving upbecause it's too hard and putting on the weight again. And of course it's too hard! That sounds like a nightmare especially since those of us who have to watch ourselves tend to enjoy eating.

Weightloss is a marathon it's better to do it slowly and consistently. Maintaining that weight is a lifestyle commitment and if you want it to stick you should make sure it's something you're able to enjoy