Ask HN: Does wearing a tight undershirt make you feel fat and hence eat less?
Do you think it would have that effect?
The biological imperative to eat so one can continue to survive is deeply rooted in the subconscious of most beings. On average, a tight-fitting garment will not be sufficient to offset the imperative any more than a chastity belt can quell sexual urges. With that said, for any single particular person it could have the desired effect depending on their unique characteristics and mentality.
We also live at a fortunate point in time where relatively safe prescription appetite suppressing medications exist for those blessed (or cursed) with excessively efficient digestive systems.
Still hungry eat baby carrots instead of Cheetos
Still hungry boil and egg
Still hungry sautée some mushrooms
Satisfying the craving by feeding the body
The joke around the house is:
Are you thirsty? Here, have some saltines.
06:00 AM emergency dog bath, anyone?
Thankfully he's getting by fine on reduced evening water access, or happily sleeps outside with unlimited h2o access, weather permitting.
If you don't have a partner, gaslight yourself about it being caused by your repulsive physiognomy and physique. Delete the words acceptance, contentment, and body positivity in your dictionary.
Go to the gym more. Be the man your God wanted you to be. I'm not talking about your religion's sky daddy. I mean greek gods and roman gods. Be a living breathing version of your physically fit greek and roman gods.
Obviously kidding on some parts, but point being is eating less wont get you there.. get rid of the lowest hanging fruits of temptation and spend real time building muscles!
How about this?
Try to eat healthier than you currently eat. More whole foods, prepared at home, and less processed food and sugar. Keep in mind that you are a human with limits and you don't have to be perfect to achieve your goals, so it is okay to treat yourself from time to time.
Exercise, both cardio and weight lifting are good for you, but the best exercise is the exercise you'll actually do, so start with that. Any activity which raises your heart rate and doesn't feel like a chore is a great start. You can add to that base in the future.
Make these changes in your lifestyle for yourself, not your partner, or theoretical partner. Partners come and go, but you'll have to live with yourself for the rest of your life. Long-term, doing things for yourself yields a better, more consistent result.
Even the smallest of changes compound over time and can yield impressive results.
Overall, be kind to yourself, and don't listen to advice from people who think your motivation should come from shame or a feeling of inadequacy.
Hehe shit i sound dumb sometimes.