Caught somewhere between trying to lose weight but trying to stop counting calories and just live my life

I post in this sub a lot. The topics are different but revolve around the same general desire to lose weight. But here’s how I break it down in my head:

• I’m 5’4 and 205lbs. I know logistically this is too much. I want to lose weight and be as healthy as possible

• I am active in the gym (I LOVE weight lifting and jump roping) and actively cook most of my food. I find lots of healthy ways to make the food I want. I air fry things, replace sour cream with plain greek yogurt, use lean meats, etc.

• I stopped counting calories for a while A few months ago and managed to maintain my weight for the most part. I wasn’t so tied to the number. If I wanted dessert I’d eat dessert. And my whole entire day was healthy breakfast/lunch/dinner so a portion of dessert was not the end of the world. I was really happy when I did this, but I wasn’t losing weight.

-I know that counting calories is the way to lose weight. But when you try to eat 1500 calories you lose the ability to have things like a margarita during the week if your friends ask you to come to dinner. A margarita easily tops 300 Cals. That takes away a lot of opportunities for food during the day. So now you’re at a point where you have to choose to enjoy time with your friends or meet your calories. I know technically “everything fits” but sometimes it really is difficult. And I created a habit of not drinking during the week but making SURE to drink on the weekends. Instead of having a drink with friends if we went out and moving on with my life as usual

• I’m torn between wanting to lose weight for my health but wanting to stop this dieting mindset. Today I was really good when it came to food, but with dinner I made a margarita. I’m working consciously on not feeling guilty. I get my period tomorrow and I am not binging on food or alcohol right now. I am simply enjoying my drink.

I feel a little jumbled right now, but this is basically what goes on in my mind. I desire weight loss but I desire not dieting at the same time. I know everything fits but I start to create rules for myself that sometimes takes away enjoyment from life to follow

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