For many of us who are/were the biggest person in any crowd, we look long term. Ok, 8 years may be excessive. But victory does not just come at the end; it comes at many points along the way. May be 399, 299, 199, fitting on a roller coaster, buying smaller clothes, & having others, especially strangers, treat us differently. All were my small victories. This has not an been easy, 1-directional journey. As a 6’M, I started at 410 lbs. I have had 2 serious zig-zags up of 30 bs. & 55 lbs. Became lax because I was so much smaller than before, and both were when I was about 250. In November 2018, I started my next zag down. I have counted calories (CICO) for all 8 years; during my 2 relapses I was sloppy about accuracy using >2100 for an entry. I weighed in this morning at 194.6. I had no bariatric surgery & have no loose skin except on my neck. Genetics, or the fairly small weight loss per month. One practice I have which is probably not normal: I eat a limited number of foods, eating the same thing over and over. I don’t need variety & I don’t cook. Think salads with a protein & 0-calorie dressing, frozen portion-controlled meals, turkey or grilled cheese sandwiches. Many a fight I had with my dietitian over “is a calorie a calorie”. I was with her for 4 years, 1 or 2x a month, until I moved away. She was my accountability rock, as was my doctor who was 5’2’ 105 lbs. My journey is not near an end; I now have to be successful at maintenance; failed 2x. May you find a plan that works only for you and work it. Along the way I also acknowledged I was not only addicted to food, but was an alcoholic and am now sober. In fact, it is my 500th day of sobriety. Thanks to all the post I have read on here over the past year.
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