I, (38F, 5'7", SW 187, CW 178 , GW - unsure) am trying to do the weight loss thing the "right" way for the first time in my life. I have gained this weight slowly over the past 9 years and trying to get it off in a healthy way. Before 2 kids was maintaining around 125-130lb post ED recovery and was happy around that weight but I'm realistic and realise this weight might not be right for me at this stage of life so kind of leaving it open to where I feel better (another 40-50 lbs ? maybe a bit less ?).
By doing this the "right" way, I mean no severe restriction, no crash diets, no cutting out entire food groups and no meal replacement shakes or skipping meals. I am not tracking calories due to former ED because it's too triggering. Creating a deficit by making portions a little smaller and cutting out snacking so nothing crazy. If I want something "snacky" I will have it but incorporate within main meal or if I want a treat meal I have it (once or twice a month). I also workout 3-5 days a week plus everyday walking etc. and juggle family life and work.
So far I have lost 9 lbs since start of Feb but feels like this is taking forever and is so frustrating. It's hard knowing how quickly I could do this but I know that's the ED voice thinking it's going to make a comeback (it's not) but trying to shift that mindset from seeing that loss in a week or two vs 2 months. I am reminding myself the numbers are moving downward, albeit slowly, and because I'm not being super restrictive I'm not having ridiculous cravings for things or bingeing.
Does anyone else have any tips or advice for taking this slowly or accepting slower scale movement?
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