Gained 20 pounds back

I am feeling rather ashamed of myself. I lost 50 pounds with IF, but recently things have been increasingly stressful. Emotional and binge eating have put me back over the 200 mark. I am only 5'2" so it really shows. Does anyone have any advice on how to avoid falling back into old habits? I've fasted for about 20 hours currently, and I am excited to get back into the swing of things. I am going to ask my friends if I can join them at the gym once a week. I am hoping that will help keep me on track. Any encouragement or advice is welcome. Thank you in advance!

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I did the same thing…only it was 50 pounds gained back after losing 60.

I read The Obesity Code and Fast, Feast, Repeat in the past two weeks. Reading those books have helped me regain the motivation to get back to the IF lifestyle- instead of half-assing it like I have been for the past 2 months.

I highly recommend reading one of those books to help get you back into the IF mindset.

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One day at a time, don’t be harsh with yourself, we’re surrounded by food 24/7 if not in our homes, then in the stores and through the media. Doing things differently is really tough. You know you can do it and that’s a strength. Don’t focus on the mistakes, just keep getting back up and doing it again.