So this isn't a quick fix nor have I found the answers. I've got an underactive thyroid, am less active than I used to be, gained corona-stone, and also peri/menopausal at just turned 50.
things which have helped me in past 2 months:-
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cut out dips/breadsticks/Doritos that go in dips.
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cut out crisps even low fat ones
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cut out chocolate
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cut down on - don't completely cut out - carbs - so have e.g. half potato, palm sized portion of pasta/rice etc
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replace sweet with fruit but not excessive, date cut in half with Peanut Butter is good snack.
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allow yourself cheat days - weekends are mine - I don't go mad but have e.g. bagel for breakfast, maybe cake if out, alcohol in evenings. Don't go mad next day and diet like a demon to overcompensate but do eat lighter, more salads etc
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try to exercise more - every other day I do two 15-20 minute workouts - prefer cardio - back to back.
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restarted jogging every other day round 1 mile park - not too fast but try to keep at a steady pace.
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factor in yoga or e.g. dance - something fun/relaxing
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keep something you'd like to fit into/slim into for a goal.
Have tried all of the above for past month after twisting ankle and having to rest for a month or so before and have so far lost almost 1 stone. Prefer it to be steady rather than quick.
And yes sometimes I do pig out on crisps/chocolate etc but eat cleanly to counteract this.
I've always been the person who'd lose e.g. half or 1 stone be good for a while then put back on so hopefully fingers crossed I have finally found my fixes!