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[quote=Anonymous]You are starting with a great mindset!  It really is about long-term health - making healthy food choices while eating food you enjoy, working activity into your day, identifying behaviors that let you to gain weight and finding alternative activities.  Eating 1200 calories a day messes with your head and your body and doesn't work.  I think you're taking a smart, moderate, healthy approach - and you will be successful.

I gained about 10 lbs over the pandemic and have finally started losing the weight after many failed attempts (fasting, etc).  I eat a late, healthy breakfast (I work from home), avoid processed food and foods with added sugar, eat a moderate lunch and a small-to-moderate sized healthy dinner.  Most important for me, I do not snack at all after dinner.  This used to be a huge problem for me, so I make a point of using the time after dinner for specific activities - an evening walk with the dog, a trip to the supermarket. I try to trim 400-500 calories per day from my regular diet, and it seems to be working - slow but steady weight loss.

For exercise, I have a morning stretching routine, and try to get moderate exercise every day.  I have an injury so can't run as I normally would, but have been going for a brisk 2-3 mile walk or spending 40 minutes on the elliptical.  I also take the stairs instead of the escalator and do my errands on foot whenever possible.

I feel good, I sleep well, I am handling stress much better.

Good luck![/quote]

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