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Originally Posted by slapass
That's all??? I have put on some wieght and I am freaking out about it so I will be doing something similar but not happy about it.
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Yep, that's all. It's incredibly simple once you turn it into a habit instead of a diet. Once your body has gotten used to it, you often won't even be tempted to eat something unhealthy anymore.
The first time you eat an apple when you're actually craving a candy bar, you won't be satisfied. The twentieth time, you'll actually be craving an apple instead of a candy bar.
And it's the same with portion sizes. The first few weeks, it's seriously hard to stop eating in what seems like the middle of a meal. After a few months, you'll just feel full after eating the smaller portion.
The problem is that these days, we can eat all we want. And since the body appears to have a natural tendency to want just a little more than it needs and is used to, we eat just a bit too much. The problem is that the more we eat, the more we get used to and the more we need.
The problem wasn't created by a 3 week eating binge, and likewise the solution isn't a short crash diet. The solution is moving towards a sustainable personal lifestyle.
And really, that isn't all that hard to achieve. It just requires that you're conscious of what you consume, and limit your eating just a bit. Don't try to lose weight, try to create an eating pattern that will satisfy your needs (in terms of enjoyment as well) and keep you healthy.