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amother
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Fri, Mar 05 2021, 2:10 pm
So naturally thin people don't have to work at being thin. And heavy people are doomed to a life of struggle...is that it?
Is it really true that most people who lose a lot of weight regain it within a short time, with interest? That has been my experience, and it seems like most people I know.
If you have lost a significant amount of weight and kept it off for five years, can you please tell us about your experience?
Thank you!
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amother
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Fri, Mar 05 2021, 6:41 pm
Yeah. I was diagnosed with an eating disorder.
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amother
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 4:20 pm
I had a lap band put in 12 years ago and it was the best thing I could ever do, physically and psychologically. I see people are rather doing the sleeve or gastric bypass The last few years but unfortunately I also see those people starting to regain weight after 5 years. The lap band can be adjusted! I lost 100 pounds!
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amother
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 4:38 pm
My DH did it.
Strength training is probably key, because without it you'll lose muscle along the way, and therefore slow your metabolism. Gaining muscle = speeding metabolism.
Also your attitude makes a difference. It needs to be about wanting to live a healthier lifestyle and feel healthy. If your trying a quick fix to lose X amount by summer that's a sign it probably won't be long term. Dont go on an extreme all or nothing diet. It should be about the journey not the destination.
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amother
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 4:47 pm
I have lost significant amounts of weight only to gain it all back each time.
I lost 70 pounds. Had a baby gained it all back plus.
I lost 60 pounds. Had a major life crisis and gained it all back.
I lost 40 pounds. Couldn't keep up my highly restrictive diet and gained it all back.
I am only 27.
Personally, I cannot think of anyone I know who was heavy and lost a lot of weight and really kept it off long term.
I have resigned myself that this is my big mental health nisayon in life. People struggle with anxiety, depression, perfectionism.... I struggle with my weight, eating and food. Intuitive eating principles helps me maintain my sanity.
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Mistyrose
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 4:55 pm
Another person who lost close to 100 pounds with the lapband and bH has kept most of it off for the past 10 years or so...
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amother
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 5:06 pm
Thank you to those who responded.
Kol hakavod to those who did surgery. I'm sure that was very courageous.
I don't know much about the different types of surgeries people do, but I have seen people gain back weight even after having lost all their weight following surgery.
I am personally not in the category of people who woud be a candidate for surgery.
I'm wondering if there is anyone out there who lost significant weight with diet and exercise.
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amother
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 5:07 pm
amother [ Pewter ] wrote: | Yeah. I was diagnosed with an eating disorder. |
Sorry to hear that.
How did that help you keep off the weight?
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momomany
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 6:14 pm
maintaining 80-90 lb loss for 17 years. GsA (greysheet - OA)
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Chana Miriam S
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 6:32 pm
I’ve lost 110. Kept the first eighty off four years and lost thirty more. Pretty much diet alone.
Last edited by Chana Miriam S on Sat, Mar 06 2021, 6:33 pm; edited 1 time in total
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amother
Chocolate
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 6:33 pm
I have lost weight and in general kept off for 5 years. I do more of a high fat keto. If you want more info, I can provide.
I recently found this app DietBet that people have been successful with. A couple of people who lost more than 100 pounds that started with DietBet now run Diet Bets on their own. Through DietBet, I also discovered Ilana Muhlstein who seems to have some good ideas. I've also seen people successful with the diet app Noom.
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Ivory
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 6:39 pm
momomany wrote: | maintaining 80-90 lb loss for 17 years. GsA (greysheet - OA) |
I have a very close friend who has been doing GraySheet for years. It's been so many levels of amazing for her!
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Cerise
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 6:46 pm
I've lost over 50 pounds, keeping off bli ayin hora just about 7 yrs
doing TLC (food program, jewish version of OA)
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Pewter
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 6:58 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote: | Sorry to hear that.
How did that help you keep off the weight? |
One of the symptoms of my eating disorder is low body weight. It’s something I’ve been struggling with for years.
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amother
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 9:14 pm
andrea levy wrote: | I’ve lost 110. Kept the first eighty off four years and lost thirty more. Pretty much diet alone. |
Ive seen you post about your weight loss before. Do you recommend your eating plan for everyone or is it for a specofic profile?
Is there a name to this plan?
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amother
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 9:29 pm
The reason most people regain the weight is because our bodies have a ‘set-point’. Which means the body adjusts to feel comfortable at a weight that was maintained for some time (believed to be 2 years).therefore when someone loses weight they need to keep it off for at least 2 years for the body to readjust it’s set-point otherwise it is trying to go back to the previous set-point which is the overweight one
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Red
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Sat, Mar 06 2021, 10:39 pm
How can I find more info about the TLC program?
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DVOM
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Sun, Mar 07 2021, 1:57 am
Lost about 100lbs 8 years ago. OA. Gaining now in a slow and healthy climb upward because I'm pregnant.
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Sun, Mar 07 2021, 2:20 am
I lost 70lb in OA and kept it off for over 5 years. I've met many who have maintained significant weight loss. It's an amazing program!
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lamplighter
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Sun, Mar 07 2021, 3:22 am
I am a walking statistic. The only difference is that my regaining has almost always been connected to having a baby.
I wonder if I could maintain weightloss once I finished having kids.
Otherwise its been losing 50 lbs, getting pregnant and gaining it all back plus by a few months postpartum and doing it again and again, watching my set point rise.
Each time it is more depressing than the next.
Signed,
mom to a 6 month old baby and 50 lbs to lose (to be normal weight forget skinny)
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