SW 190, CW 182, GW ??, 41F. Aiming for very gradual loss, <0.5 lb/week.
I've tracked calories a few times in my life, and yes, it has always technically worked, but I was honestly kind of traumatized by the feeling of deprivation and I really couldn't do it again for more than 24 hours, for the last 8 years or so (and I never went super low cal, just like 1800). For some reason a switch flipped 16 days ago and I can do it, and it's easy, and I don't feel deprived. I believe I have quite a bit of muscle mass (I work out a lot, and I can feel/see the muscles a lot more than in years past). When I eat 2200 calories, I still feel like it's about 500 less than I usually eat- like I'm still hungry and I can tell I would normally have another couple of big snacks. Which is kind of wild, but anyway. So I'm eating in the 1600-2400 range depending on how I feel that day, usually corresponding to my workouts. I'm just telling myself as long as I stay under an average of 2200, I'll either lose or maintain, and it's fine, because I'm not in a hurry. I've lost 8 pounds so far (16 days). I know the vast majority of that is water weight. But it's kind of amazing how much better I feel already. Even my resting heart rate has dropped 5-10 bpm already, and my body looks different already, too. I'm really private in general, and my friends/fam are all fit and slim, so I'm kind of keeping this to myself because I don't feel like they can relate. But I'm proud and happy that it seems to be sticking this time. And I've been working hard for my muscles the last couple of years, and I'm excited to actually see them more. Like a pen pal I finally get to meet. :) (I know body fat has to be quite low to have visible abs and all that, but I'll at least get to see them more than now.) Just wanted to share, thanks for listening. Constructive/positive advice welcome!
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