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I've lost over 120 pounds (290-170) over the course of 1.5 years simply by intermittent fasting. I changed nothing about what I ate, just ate less of it.

I still get cravings. But I control myself.

I think I have plenty of standing. When I was fat, I had no willpower and ate constantly. Now, its all about controlling myself.

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that's pretty amazing... I've been trying to do IF but got off it for a few weeks... I also do keto on top of that though... I've lost 65 pounds since September, but that puts me at 450, my goal is 50 more by the end of January when my 2nd child is born and to be under 400.... (first time since before I was 15 - I'm 39 now).

My highest weight was 690, I had VSG surgery, so it's a little easier once I get into keto to keep going, as long as I don't stray into sugar land I don't usually have desire for food... I can easily eat 500 calories/day when intermittent fasting and feel like that's plenty... I've also been doing Crossfit 3-4 times per week.

I like IF because I only have to prepare one meal, and forget about food the rest of the day and just worry about my workout, and my day job.

You are only eating 500 calories a day? That seems really low but i am not an expert.

I was for a couple weeks... I had no hunger... had to add protein drinks during the day to get my protein in (at least 60g/daily). I'm trying to get back into it..lately.. I've been just trying to eat between 2/8 and not really care what I eat just try small portions and only till I'm 3/4th full.

Sunday, I started keto again though... and hopefully my appetite diminishes again... got a little lax around my birthday/thanksgiving.

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