Doctor who lost 100 pounds shares how she did it

Dr. Emi Hosoda struggled with weight for much of her life, reaching 235 pounds after having children in her 30s. She shares how she was able to lose 100 pounds and keep it off.

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[jojopuppyfish]

I lost 90 pounds in 2017 and have kept it off going on 6 years as of Jan 16th I haven't eaten anything with Sugar or flour in the past 6 years (No cookies, no soda, no cake) That's my secret. BTW it is very tough for me to keep off the weight. The main reason is that there is too much food choices out there. Ever been to a party with lots of food and you're the only person not eating. Well it's tough.

[stillbringingit]

went off sugar that is soooo easy. "took a class" what class?, "took a supplement and the weight came off", was that the magnesium? Never said what her thyroid problem was. Too much vagueness for me.

[TracieClaiborne]

This doctor has figured it out. What works for a 25 year old mostly does not work for a 50+ woman. It's all about hormones - mainly insulin.

[jujubees]

I just turned 60 years old. I'm thinner now than I was in high school. I'm 121 lbs now. I was 158 lbs in high school. At 5"4, I was a little chunky.
I'm also happy to report that I am on less meds than I was in my 30s. In my 30s - 40s. I was on cholesterol meds and borderline diabetic, now I'm on no meds and my blood work is great.
I hear so many women say they can't lose weight. They're doing everything. I thought that too at 40 years old. I thought was eating healthy.
But, 1) I still ate too many carbs. Even if it was brown rice and whole-grain bread. 2) I found out when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, you can't eat everything in moderation daily or even weekly, becaue that's how you stay stuck at the weight you are. And you have to move your body every day,
I walk 3 - 5 miles a day. People are like, where do you find the time? I don't sit in front of a tv. That's what people find time for. To watch their favorite shows but no time for exercise. You are a result of your habits.
Today, I have a no-refined carb and low sugar diet at least 75% of the time. On holidays, not even weekends. Only on holidays and special occasions, I'll go off and have a little bread, fried foods, or dessert. The thing is, is that most women don't want to do it, or they call it extreme. Meanwhile, they are living with diabetes and high cholesterol. Or they'll say, that diet works for you, everyone's different, without even trying to see if it really works for them, because it's too hard. I hate to say it, but that's their addiction to food. And they need an excuse for their addiction. It's not just your age and metabolism. It's what you're eating. You simply can't eat what you want and expect to lose weight.

[yearoldnewdriver]

I lost sixty pounds or so on my own also. I try to stay vegetarian or chicken, fish and seafood. I eat pretty healthy. I try to have mostly meatless meals. I lost the weight on my own. I was 276 pounds at my heaviest. I weigh 211 pounds. My goal is to get back to 175 pounds. I like having curves.

[Larry-zvli]

im down from 290 to 207. cut the simple carbs, fried foods, fast food. walk daily.

[lovemesomeslippers]

I’d like to know how to find thyroid issues when regular tests don’t show the problem.

[michelleedwards]

Maddening how little information I got out of this.

[e.paradigm]

I’ve literally stopped eating processed foods, lowered my carbohydrate intake and substituted for more healthier carbs like fruits and veggies opposed to starches, I limit how much sugar I consume, I increased my protein intake (I didn’t realize how little protein I was consuming until I began watching my micros/macros) to 165g, I lowered the amount of sodium I consume—-I was literally eating 3x-4x the amount of recommended sodium and there is soooo much food that is high in sugar and sodium, I stopped eating out frequently which I LOVED fast food but now I prefer to cook at home even experimenting with foods and creating things that I enjoy eating, however still adhering to my diet. I’ve lost about 60lbs and kept it off for a long time, my concern was more about adopting new sustainable behaviors that would replace unhealthy ones, ex. I replaced soda and energy drinks completely for flavored seltzer water and black coffee (yeah, at first I despised the taste but I only focused on changing those foods since I realized it was what I was consuming on the daily) then in time I substituted almond milk for whole milk, after that everything just slowly fell into place. In about a years time I realized that I had completely changed my diet to foods that I still enjoyed, however when I would go shopping it was now a habit and I would pick the right foods on a subconscious level! That’s when I truly surprised myself and felt in complete control of my diet. I was heavy all my life and I knew I could lose the weight rather quickly but my goal was more to live a healthy lifestyle yet keep the weight off long term! Believe me, if I can do it, you can too! I paired all this up with a steady routine of gym work, I tend to go without fail on my off days, usually do about an hour, then on some workdays I will go and do a 30 min but if I feel energized then I’ll push myself longer. I also HIGHLY recommend you study the nutritional facts on foods, I downloaded two apps that have helped my in choosing the right foods and keeping track. You’d be SHOCKED how many foods have all this cancer causing additives and stuff that is proven to change your dna. I’ve learned soo much about nutrition that I’m considering pursuing an education in nutrition. I’m not the same man I was a few years ago and my family sees that and is just in awe by it. Anyway, best of luck to everyone on their fitness goals, if I did it, then you can too, just need to believe in yourself. Progress takes time. 💪🏻

[PreranaBB]

Im in my 30s with pcos, Ive given up added sugar completely- but the weight although doesn’t increase but hasn’t even decreased, I dont eat anything out of a bag, only fresh fruits and veggies, adding an hour of walk only helps except till I stop

[createone]

So, where do we advocate for ourselves, when doctors don’t have the knowledge or the time to help us drill down on the problem?

[M]

Interesting, we all have a number. Mine was 232 15 years ago. Now within 5 lbs of high school weight of 185. Not stopping til 175.

[farrahfrench]

She said a lot without saying much! Lol

[Jocantral]

IMHO she is talking about low carb/Keto. No sugar, low carbs, no flour etc. But she will not say it.

[marymayer]

Getting rid of sugar and fluffy white carbs, MOST carbs got me to normal weight and I have MS and can't move much. at my heaviest I was 90 lbs more than now.

[pollyannaprinciple]

DR. EMI'S WEIGHT LOSS TIPS
• LOOK AT THE SUGAR VALUE OF FOOD
• DRINK ENOUGH WATER
• GET ENOUGH MAGNESIUM

[KetoCookbooksCorner]

*Thank you for sharing your inspiring story and valuable insights!*

[michellesheppard]

Doctor you have beautiful skin just beautiful you’re glowing😊😊😊😊

[ivybichon]

I work out literally two hours three times a week and I eat about 1200 and 1500 cal a day
It’s hard to get physicians to look at that underlying thyroid issue that’s not just found in a TSH. I too am a healthcare professional.

[tonimt]

2:47 She invented supplements? 👏🏽 Well that's good for her and bad for me. I don't have the slightest idea on how to start that. Guess I'm stuck sweating it out at the gym.