Day 2 on my weight loss journey and already down 8lbs! Any advice?

[Anonymous]

This is so motivating to see and the most I've ever dropped in two days. Following a very strict keto diet with only eating one meal a day and an exercise regimen.

Any tips on how to subdue the hunger pangs during the morning and at night? I only eat at around 12pm.

Lots of people say that you have to feel the hunger in order to lose weight but I'm struggling with that. But I have a long way to go. Like over 100lbs to go so I need to just suck it up and keep at it right?

[IslaTheWitch]

Congratulations on losing 8 lbs of water weight!

Weight loss is not a race against time; rather, it's a gradual journey. The keto diet may not be suitable for everyone, especially if the body is not accustomed to it. To start keto without negative side effects, it's crucial to take your time.

some advices:

1. Eliminate all sugar from your diet; check product labels and also avoid items with aspartame, which can cause similar insulin spikes as sugar.
2. Increase water intake and include fruit teas or whatever you like that contains no sugar. Minimize coffee and black tea consumption as they dehydrate the body, and water is essential for fat burning.
3. Maintain your regular eating habits, but reduce portion sizes by one-third.
4. Prioritize vegetables over potatoes or noodles.
5. Once you're comfortable with reduced portions and sustained energy levels, introduce light exercise, I started with easy tai-chi moves. It's important that exercises are not draining... because you need to stay with them forever :D

Initially, weight loss may result from cutting out sugar, but it's crucial to adopt a sustainable approach. If interested in a keto diet, gradually decrease carb intake and increase protein and unsaturated fats over time. Abrupt changes can be hard on the liver.

Alternatively, consider intermittent fasting (IF). Begin with a 12-hour eating window, reducing it by an hour every three to four weeks until you reach the eating window length you aim for. IF allows flexibility in food choices and amounts.

I started with a 12-hour eating window, and in the last few years, I have maintained a 4-hour eating window. I eat everything except sugar in any form. I also limited carbs for vegetables and meat.

I run (because I love it, I also swim, especially when is warm) and do some bodyweight exercises at home, nothing demanding. I'm too lazy. I lost 100 lbs in one year without feeling hungry, tired or demotivated. In the last few years, I have maintained a weight of 99 lbs with a height of 5'1''.

[Asker]

Wow that's incredible. Congrats on the weight loss and thank you for this. I will try to follow all your tips!

[IslaTheWitch]

remember, that you want to be still beautiful when losing weight. Keep nuts and seeds in your diet for micro- and macroelements needed for skin, nails and hair. Keep your diet diverse...

There are groups on FB about keto and IF. I would suggest joining them and gathering information before deciding what to choose.

[Asker]

Ok I will certainly do that! Thanks again!

[ZiaCowel2000]

Eat filling food. (I like oatmeal & fruit) Taking into too much sodium will make you think your hungry when you might actually be thirsty. Stay away from soda, it’s best to drink water. I don’t demonize food (some are just more filling while others are more dense in calories). I like desserts but if you eat too much sugar you’ll crave more sugar. I don’t snack, I eat one large meal before i sleep or three times a day.(sometimes more but it’s smaller amounts of food.) Protein keeps me full longer.

[Asker]

Ok thanks so much! I will try to follow this!

[Crankor]

You absolutely do not have to feel hungry to lose weight. Keto is Def prob the best diet. If you feel hungry just eat some meat. You can use butter for cooking too but preferably grass-fed which there are good brands that are the same price as the grain fed.

[Asker]

Thanks. I will definitely do that.

[Crankor]

Ohand eating lean meat is not the way to go. Your body on keto uses fat as fuel. So fattier red meat is better. You can get chuck eye steak pretty cheap and it's very close to a rib eye

[Asker]

Ok I'll do that! Thanks again!

[war_daddy]

100 lbs? why are you even eating? just water fast with vitamins and minerals

[Malwi93]

this lol

[Asker]

That's really drastic and unsustainable. I will just gain it back by doing a water fast. At least with keto diet I know I can sustain it a lot better than a water fast.

[war_daddy]

just pretend you're an obese bear in winter

[Anonymous]

Congrats, be careful.

[Asker]

Thanks! I definitely will!

[Opinion Owner]

👍👍👍

[Anonymous]

how did u do it

[Asker]

Eating veggies and lean meat and a protein shake. With walking.