Anonymous #2 4d

Honestly, my approach to eating better isn’t about restriction—it’s about being mindful. Low sugar or low carb doesn’t mean completely cutting them out. It just means paying attention to what fuels you best. Like, if you’re at Qdoba, go for a leafy base and load up on protein, like chicken or steak. Prioritize the protein because it keeps you full and helps you maintain muscle.

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Anonymous OP 4d

You can still have snacks and even treats, just spread them out. I like to save mine for a coffee date with a friend or a day when I really need a little pick-me-up. A brownie once in a while won’t ruin your progress. If anything, having that balance makes it easier to stick with things long term, just be mindful and keep it occasional.

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Anonymous OP 4d

When I started focusing on eating better, i cut out sugar mostly. Over time, your cravings for processed sugar fade as your gut adjusts. It really does feel like breaking an addiction at first. The beginning is definitely the hardest, but it gets easier once the habits set in. In my case, I lost about 20 pounds in three months while still maintaining muscle because I paid attention to what I was eating and kept my protein intake high.

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Anonymous OP 4d

And yeah, it’s true you need to be burning more calories than you take in. But it’s not just about eating less. You don’t want to lose muscle, so keeping protein in the mix is super important. We also need carbs, fiber, and sugar to live but the focus is on on what you eat and how often and the goal you have set for yourself. So this may work for me but you may need to adjust that and that’s fine as long as you get to know your needs and your body’s needs.

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Anonymous OP 4d

The biggest game-changer for me was thinking about how food makes me feel afterward. Now I actually crave that energized, healthy feeling I get from eating clean way more than junk food. It’s crazy how much better, happier, and more confident you feel once it all clicks.

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Anonymous #2 4d

I hope this helps a little :)

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Anonymous #2 4d

I also don’t know much about the science on rice so I’d totally look into it more because there are some health benefits but I’m not an expert in it.

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Anonymous OP 4d

Okay thats very understandable. I was just worried because ive only been eating rice, mixed vegetables and thin chicken breast for dinner. But I know what you’re getting at ; meat keeps you full so less food is consumed.

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Anonymous #2 4d

It’s calories. Every single explanation of how to lose fat, every single trick, it all boils down to calories. Your method could work. OP’s method could work. Provided you’re under the daily calories you expend, it works. You could eat donuts and it would work. It would suck and you’d feel like shit and probably rebound, but it would work. Focus on sustainable habits you can keep long term

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Anonymous #3 4d

Facts.

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Anonymous #3 4d

Alright noted

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