text: So for an Endo to lose a lot of weight in a healthy way quickly, especially in their fourth decade of life when one's metabolism is slower than it used to be, takes a lot of dedication and effort.
  I would not make a post like this before verifying that the plan works. Announcement / pledge posts rarely work out. Just see all the New Year resolutions.
  I would not use any food tracking apps like MyFitnessPal. I eat out a lot, or eat something healthy at home from organic stuff, so measuring and tracking that is a nightmare. Instead, I would make sure that I physically cannot ingest more calories than I spend.
  I would avoid simple carbs as much as I can. This includes processed foods, flour, dough, bread, fries, etc.
  I would avoid processed and added sugars - drinks, candy, cakes, donuts, etc. - fructose from fruits is okay, but fruit drinks are not.
  I would take a healthy supplement cocktail for a faster recovery, but I would avoid it on weekends to help my digestive tract recover. The cocktail is Magnesium Citrate for fast absorption and rapid muscle recovery, Glucosamine Sulphate for bones and joints reinforcement (needed due to weightlifting and impact of my weight during runs), and Bacopa as a natural nootropic.
  By making this simple change to my usual "I would absolutely not eat carbs", I was able to avoid the feeling of failure when I had no choice and had to break my "rule". It was not a rule now - it was a preference.