FS member since summer of pandemic. Got to maintenance in 2021. Gradually, I gained back a little over 20lbs. Now I’m back to it again after taking a hiatus. Happily married with one kid. In my early 40’s.😱 For a reset, I Made big changes to my diet mid March 2024. What a difference!
Changes in my body as I age, made me change my WOE.
Prioritizing fiber and then adding whole grains/wheat, fresh fruit and veggies, nuts, beans and seeds, lean proteins like eggs, chicken or turkey. I cut way back on fried /frozen processed foods, sugar, baked goods etc, cheeses as well as most dairy products, except Greek yogurt. I am limiting milk but not excluding it fully. I haven’t had any beef yet but if I do, it’ll probably be rather lean. I am at an internal agreement with myself where I am eating clean most of the time and on the small occasions where other foods I normally don’t consume, it’s ok to enjoy them and then get back to my normal WOE. Food is fuel for our bodies. And I want to be mindful of putting the right fuel in my body.
Since those changes, I’m losing weight again and feel much better mentally and physically. No more feelings of being sluggish and tired. I still have energy after long hours at work! My face is looking thinner and I have to constantly pull my work pants up. Another NSV- my double chin is almost nonexistent.😅

I’m back! I’m finally back to feeling ‘normal’.💜🙏