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[quote=Anonymous]OP I lost close to 60lbs doing essentially this, with no diets. I'm not a fan of diets like paleo, keto, etc - diets are temporary and don't give you realistic, long term tools to maintain weightloss and live a normal life.

I didn't count calories, but I did things that naturally cut my calories - minimal eating out. Cooking at home. Abundant fruits and vegetables (all kinds, regardless of their carb/sugar content). Not a lot of meat and dairy, but I wasn't eating a lot of either to begin with.

I also started exercising regularly, which I believe is vital - it not only burned extra calories. But if you stick with exercise over the long term, it WILL raise your resting metabolism - so your body continues to burn more even at rest.

Those aren't things I did for a time period, like a "diet" - but permanent changes. I of course indulge sometimes because.... that's life! But I don't eat out a ton, and I've learned to enjoy exercise for my mental, as well as physical health.

Personally I wouldn't weigh yourself very often - once every other week, or once a week AT MOST. Seeing a number stay the same can be discouraging, and cause someone to get off track. Develop the good habits, and over time, the weight will follow. When you're focusing on losing, it's pointless to weigh yourself too frequently.

Good luck - remember, slow and steady wins the long term race. [/quote]

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