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Originally Posted by Itse
The only thing I've seen work is people starting new physical hobbies. For example by wife went nuts over lindy hop (a dance) maybe 5 years ago and has been way fitter ever since. Others have taken up everything from historical fencing to scuba diving. I believe this actually serves a purpose beyond exercising; when you're really into what ever you're doing, it's pretty easy to just eat the minimum that you need to keep going.
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this is exactly in line wiht my post just above.
Changing things that we do that bring us contentment can be difficult to build into our longterm framework. However, if the changes were actually enjoyed (ie. not just running on a treadmill now that i want to lose weight) then these changes can become part of your framework/routine over the long haul.
This is why i find people are almost always more willing to get involved in more exercise/physical exersion stuff when it comes to losing weight, as they might enjoy going to the gym, playing sports, etc, but it is difficult to ever find a healthy food routine that you enjoy more than your old unhealthy one.