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I agree and I’ve been struggling with this for a long time. I’m not super fat. I can get around good and and remember to get up from my desk and walk around. I don’t get tired on small hikes.

But I can’t seem to get weight off. I’ve tried GLP-1, appetite reduction medication, drinking a ton of water, etc.

I one point a few years ago I used to be much skinnier. The main difference between then and now is then I worked a physical job not in IT, was taking Adderall, and working long hours and didn’t have time to eat. So transitioning to a desk job I underestimated how much work it would be to make time to do physical activity and watch what I eat.

At this point I accept it may be an emotional thing for eating. I have a therapist but he doesn’t specialize in that area. Anyway I am just rambling.




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