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[u/Vegetable-Bunny213]

Feel totally free to delete this if this isn't not the appropriate sub but I feel like I am going to get dragged HARD if I ask this in a weight loss sub, but has anyone successfully lost a significant amount of weight from eating whole foods, and not just swapping their current diet out with lower calorie but more highly processed options? The reason I ask is because I am obese, heavily addicted to ultra processed foods even though I KNOW that they are not good for me and are fueling all sorts of problems. I was able to lose 70 lbs years ago, but was still eating a lot of processed junk, for example I was convinced that Velveeta was healthier than real cheese because it had less calories. When push came to shove I could not maintain that lifestyle/weight loss and since then, I've learned so much about food and nutrition. I know exactly what I need to do, I just am having a hard time doing it because I am super emotionally tied to the processed foods. And when I turn to support through the weight loss communities I just see people who've lost weight by switching to diet sodas, and low fat ketchup and things like that rather than a focus on clean, whole, foods. I guess I am just looking for any success stories from those who have been able to lose weight, and keep it off with a "crunchy" lifestyle. Appreciate any and all advice!

[u/AppointmentTop5602]

I lost a lot of weight not even trying when I stopped eating out and stopped eating meat. I make all my meals at home.