How I lost 10KG in 12 WEEKS and kept it off | 5 Simple Tips to Start!

Danni Ren2 minutes read

The speaker shares their weight loss journey, discussing emotional eating, the impact of indulging in "bad food," and the importance of understanding diet failures. They recommend a book on overcoming emotional eating, suggest alternative rewards to food treats, and emphasize nutrition over calorie counting for sustainable weight loss.

Insights

  • Emotional eating and its impact on weight loss is a key focus, with the speaker sharing personal struggles and recommending strategies from "Breaking Free from Emotional Eating" by Janine Roth.
  • The emphasis on sustainable weight loss through nutrition rather than calorie counting is highlighted, advocating for a balanced diet and mindfulness to assess true hunger while also introducing intermittent fasting as a method to manage cravings and insulin levels.

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Recent questions

  • How can emotional eating be overcome?

    By understanding triggers and seeking alternative coping mechanisms.

  • What strategies can help with weight loss?

    Mindful eating, finding alternative rewards, and intermittent fasting.

  • What book is recommended for emotional eating?

    "Breaking Free from Emotional Eating" by Janine Roth.

  • Why is focusing on nutrition important for weight loss?

    To prioritize long-term health and sustainable results.

  • How can diets be more effective?

    By understanding why diets fail and avoiding "bad food".

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"Overcoming Emotional Eating: A Weight Loss Journey"

  • The speaker reflects on their weight loss journey, starting at their heaviest and feeling unhappy with their appearance.
  • They discuss the frustration of not fitting into their usual sizes and the subsequent motivation to lose weight.
  • Emphasizing the importance of understanding why diets fail, they highlight the negative impact of indulging in "bad food" during diets.
  • The speaker shares their personal struggle with emotional eating and the realization that food was used as a coping mechanism.
  • They recommend the book "Breaking Free from Emotional Eating" by Janine Roth for strategies to overcome emotional eating.
  • The speaker suggests finding alternative rewards instead of using food as a treat and practicing mindfulness to assess true hunger.
  • Intermittent fasting is introduced as a method to control insulin levels and manage cravings within a specific eating window.
  • The importance of focusing on nutrition over calorie counting for sustainable weight loss is emphasized, encouraging a balanced diet for long-term health.
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