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?
Figure out what diet you can actually maintain in the long run. All of them work if you stick to them. You can’t out excercise a bad diet but at some point a stricter diet becomes harder than a bit of exercise.
What works for me is replacing carbs with meat , cheese and vegetables. Tastes good and at a slight deficit I’ll still mange to not raid the fridge after dinner.