Recent reports state that there is a gene that doesn't switch itself off properly in obese people. Something about how the body mistakenly sends lots of the energy into long term storage.
So that's good to know, and it explains how I can eat the same as other people and they just stay thin and healthy.
This is only a thing for me because carrying extra weight makes me unhappy. If others are comfortable and happy with their weight then brilliant, more power to them.
While 'yes' health, and 'yes'' longevity - especially because I have a young daughter - importantly, too, carrying extra weight around makes me unhappy.
In terms of weight loss, I don't know what works for you, but I know what works for me. And it involves breaking the unvirtuous depressive cycle attached to weight, comfort food and depression (or even just general unhappiness).
Because if I am stressed or unhappy, my willpower tanks. Totally. And I seek comfort food. Cafè breakfast anyone?
But I am lucky enough to know exactly what works for me - the fast diet (or 5:2 diet). The diet where me, as a man, eats only 600 calories 2 days out of seven.
Having supportive people around and learning a few tricks is a must. Such as
*piccolo coffees - dieting was designed for black coffee drinkers! However, if you are a non-black coffee drinker you can drink a macchiato (single shot with a dribble of milk froth) or better yet, a piccolo which is basically a tiny flat white. (2/3 milk - 1/3 shot or even 50:50) - I drink 2 a day for only (about) 50 calories
*celery - I buy pre-packaged 300gm bags and that's my veggies for the day (including a lunch snack with my coffee!
*tobasco sauce on baked barramundi - OMGods good!
Happy to chat about what works for you, and any tricks you may have!
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