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[quote=Anonymous]41M here. I lost 20lb during the first half of 2019 and maintained it throughout the year. Here is what I did.

1. Calorie counting journal until April.
2. Maintained 16:8 IF for more than 98% of the days. I had very few exceptions during the Holidays. Disney kills it.
3. Drank a lot of teas and coffee - Green, Mint, Peach, etc.
4. Already vegetarian. So, no issues associated with processed meats, etc. But, I cut out all of the processed foods until June. Then, I allowed myself some processed foods which is not healthy. 
5. Ran into a fracture in October. So, I could not go to the Gym after October. But, I maintained weight control by monitoring food portions.
6. I did not drink Coke for the whole of 2019! (I allowed Coke zero during summer. It is not healthy!)

Benefits:
&gt; Heart rates and blood pressure always within limits.
&gt; Increased energy and deeper sleep.

Things to Note:
&gt; You will never gain weight unless you eat junk foods such as liquid calories, sugar, and salt. Vegetables and fruits never make you fat.
&gt; Drinking 8 cups of water a day does magic on your body. I missed this habit during the latter half of the year.
&gt; Never start weight loss goals at the Gym. If you are overweight, you will likely gain more weight. I started going to the Gym after I lost 20lb through proper diet and lifestyle changes.

2020 Goals:

Lose an additional 15lb and reach optimal body weight.

1. Maintain a Calorie log journal on a daily basis. It's just like maintaining the financials of your body. 
2. Maintain IF at 17:7 for the whole year. This is harder than 16:8 but I am thinking 12.30 pm to 7.30 pm window.
3. Plan OMAD in advance for high-calorie dining events.
4. Avoid junk and processed foods - especially McDonald's fries. 
5. Adopt two Vegan days a week. I am thinking of steamed vegetables, tofu, rice, fruits, etc.

Happy to take any suggestions from others. 
Please share your story on how you maintained your weight loss and broke through plateau periods. [/quote]

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