slavekate80
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Going to a doctor to get a medical workup done, to discover the root cause of the weight gain, would be the first thing I'd do. There's something going on, whether it's a medical metabolic problem, an eating disorder, or a combination of the two. Then treat the root cause. If it's psychological, get help, and do self-help as well where possible. If it's metabolic, it might require medication or other medical therapy. I lost 50 pounds and kept them off for the last 15 years, and another 15 for the last 5 years, by reducing unnecessary carbs. Soda was the biggest culprit. Eliminating all sugared sodas and replacing them with water and the occasional diet soda as a treat was all it took to halt the weight gain. To lose weight, I had to cut out most refined flours, vastly reduce portion size and frequency of sweets, and make smarter choices especially for breakfast, like a vegetable omelet instead of cinnamon rolls or cereal. However, my obesity was only marginal (175+ is obese at my height and I was in the low 180s in my late teens) and almost purely the result of bad eating habits. Improving one's diet will help anyone's situation, but it may not be enough on its own for someone with underlying medical issues or other problems beyond having a bad healthy food : junk food ratio.
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