I’m currently a lump of chocolate and cheese, but once the new year hits, I’m determined to make 2026 the year I finally get back to a healthy weight (I’ve lost about 20 pounds, with about 80-100 to go). I’m pretty good about exercising regularly, but, as they say, abs are made in the kitchen. Those who have successfully lost weight, is there anything you particularly recommend for maintaining a calorie deficit to lose the weight, and then avoiding gaining it back later on?
You’re obviously getting a lot of specific nutritional advice regarding what to eat, avoid, and how to behave.
My biggest recommendation is to find support in creating a healthy relationship with food. No individual or category of food is “bad” but our behaviors and views can support or sabotage our progress.
I highly recommend the podcasts In Moderation and Showing Up Anyway with Coach Adam. Also social media - I know they have accounts across platforms but on YouTube look for The Plant Slant, ScottyKFitness, Adam Wright Fitness, and Hybrid Calisthenics.
Most people can force themselves into a box and create a habit for a period of time, but making long term changes stick needs healthy support and education.
This. All of this. Make this part of your lifestyle.
“All food is guilt free, because guilt is not an ingredient”