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Fighting Food Addiction: a Journey to Losing 77 Pounds

Follow the journey of a Reddit user who lost 77 lbs in 7 months by dealing with food addiction, practicing 16:8 intermittent fasting, and drinking water.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A picture of a 5'6" female showing a weight loss from 312 pounds to 275 pounds. A net loss of 37 pounds.
F/27/5'6" [312lbs > 275lbs > 235lbs = 77lbs] (7months) all thanks to 16:8 intermittent fasting, drinking mostly water, and coming to terms and dealing with the fact I had a food addiction. I’m officially halfway through my fitness journey! Here’s to 2022!
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Introduction

RealThugTears, a Reddit user, recently shared her weight loss journey and how she battled food addiction to lose 77 pounds in just 7 months. Her story is inspiring, and it shows the importance of not giving up on weight loss goals.

Battling Food Addiction

RealThugTears identified that she had a food addiction, which made it difficult for her to lose weight. She found support from a small group of internet friends who are also losing weight. They held each other accountable and never judged each other for not hitting goals. Furthermore, she kept herself busy with new hobbies and journaled to track her progress.

Intermittent Fasting

RealThugTears also practiced 16:8 intermittent fasting, which helped her control her appetite. She ate two meals a day within an 8-hour window and fasted for the remaining 16 hours. This approach also helped her metabolism and digestion, and she ate only about 1,500 calories per day.

Hydration and Discipline is Key

RealThugTears primarily drank water and eliminated sugary drinks and other high-calorie beverages. She also allowed herself to indulge when she needed to but stayed within her goals. She said that discipline is key to win this battle, and it's important to remind yourself that health is more important than momentary food cravings.

Conclusion

RealThugTears' journey shows that fighting obesity requires determination and dedication. It's important to surround oneself with supportive individuals, practice healthy habits and keep oneself hydrated. By continuing these routines for a lifetime, an individual can efficiently maintain weight and overall health.

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Madeleine Smith

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Madeleine is passionate about empowering individuals with the information and tools they need to transform their bodies and lives.