I’m currently a lump of chocolate and cheese, but once the new year hits, I’m determined to make 2026 the year I finally get back to a healthy weight (I’ve lost about 20 pounds, with about 80-100 to go). I’m pretty good about exercising regularly, but, as they say, abs are made in the kitchen. Those who have successfully lost weight, is there anything you particularly recommend for maintaining a calorie deficit to lose the weight, and then avoiding gaining it back later on?

  • exasperation@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    8·
    16 hours ago

    Sodium makes food more palatable. You will find yourself eating less calories simply because the food isn’t as good.

    Eh, I don’t love this one. The idea of intentionally making food shittier so that you enjoy it less is never gonna work for me.

    • worhui@lemmy.world
      21·
      12 hours ago

      You do you.

      It’s way easier to eat the right amount of food if you aren’t making it extra salty or extra sweet.

      Basically I need to eat foods that actually taste good as opposed to making them palatable.

      I have had to find different ways to season foods. I find I am more sensitive to salt and less salt makes me satisfied.