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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I really don’t want to give up gluten or any food group but am willing to cut back. I have tried logging calories on MFP and find it unsustainable over time. Any suggestions?  I’ve started weight training and can do a 12-14 hour fast pretty easily.  Has anyone tried Noom?  I have about 10-15 pounds to lose. [/quote]

I have lost 18 pounds since mid-April. I do not exercise other than chasing a toddler around nights and weekends. My work has no gym and I don't have time to go to a gym anyway. I used to go for walks at lunch time but it is hellishly hot and work is really busy so I haven't been taking breaks as I used to. Here are my thoughts on your situation.

1) I love food. Mostly I prefer cooking to eating, but I also love eating. I'm not willing to give up any food group either. What worked for me was portion control, intermittent fasting, and MFP. I don't understand why you find it unsustainable. What is the issue? I actually create recipes for things that I make regularly which makes them easy for me to log and I know exactly what goes into them so I find it accurate. I "fast" between 7pm and 7am, which essentially just means I don't snack at night, which I shouldn't be doing anyway. I was fasting between 7pm and 11am, but after 2 weeks, I was feeling truly crappy, stomach problems, headaches, etc., so I added a breakfast smoothie at 7am and that solved the problem.

2) Finding comfort in eating is another issue. Food can (AND SHOULD) be pleasurable to consume, but it should not be a source of comfort. Find other sources of comfort.

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