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To lose weight, we need to eat less. Eating too much is an emotional coping mechanism. We eat to escape difficult feelings we have, either related to specific events or "hanging in the background". Why not everyone is overweight? Everyone has emotional issues, but different people cope differently. Some smoke, some drink, etc you get the idea. So to really free this coping mechanism we have two options: 1. Replace it with another coping mechanism - could also be a healthy coping mechanism like talking to close friends when I'm feeling down, or writing in my journal. 2. Deal with my emotional issues by going to therapy, a support group etc. This would have to deal with what troubles me in life, my fears.

After I've gotten better control over my emotional situation, then comes the HOW of eating less. My answer, which got me to lose 24 pounds in 6 months and keep my weight for years later is -- eat only when hungry. stop eating immediately if you're no longer hungry. At first this seems trivial, but it's not. You will need to notice your feelings of hunger and become more sensitive to when you are hungry, when you are full. And to only eat when hungry. This method is super effective, you need nothing more. You can eat any food you want as long as you do so only when feeling hungry.