Maybe a dumb post.

Hello, I am 32 years old and do not currently run at all. I have dabbled in running here and there and raced a 10km race last year. I was very out of shape for running and did not achieve a great time but made it through. I have been interested in ultra running but it is possibly for a dumb reason. I'm jealous of how much you guys are able to eat because of the high activity level.

I have tried to lose weight for years. I'm relatively muscled at 95 kg and 176 cm. A lot of people are actually surprised when I tell them I weigh 95 kg as they think I look like I weigh a good amount less. I have tried everything to lose weight and struggle to even lose 1 kg without immediately gaining it back. I have eaten high fiber, high protein, and high volume food. I have tried IF and eaten primarily whole foods. While this stuff has helped me cut back calories slightly I am still far from achieving a calorie deficit. I have simply uncontrollable hunger if I am eating anything below 3000 - 4000 calories. If I do manage to eat say 2000 - 2500 calories, this will only last at the absolute maximum 1 week and will be followed by me eating back everything because of repressed hunger.

I am wondering how many calories you guys are consuming and how many km / miles you are putting in a week? Also, Is it a dumb idea to get into running high amounts mainly for being able to eat more food?