Yeah finding a lifestyle you can stick to long term is the trick. I think I have found mine; been at my healthy weight for 11 years now, back in 2014 I was 97kg/214lbs which is seriously overweight for my height, and given my history a heart attack waiting to happen. That motivated me to lose it as I was very anxious about being the next in my family to kick the bucket at 50.

I was at 116 at my peak back in 2021 so the past few years is the first time my physical health has been consistently at least fine since before my teen years I think. I lost a ton of weight in 2017 but then started ballooning back up again in the 2nd half of 2018 so more than anything I'm gonna make sure to avoid doing that ever again.

Well, 4 months later and I have managed to keep it pretty stable at about 70kg, which is damn hard to do when you're on meds that promote weight gain like I am.

Been managing to walk about 20,000 steps per day, do sets of 20-30 pushups when I can, eat red meat only occasionally, and minimize processed foods and sugary drinks, as well as limiting my alcohol intake to 2-3 cans every 2-3 weeks.

Overall feeling pretty good!

My mid-30s have been a real adjustment in terms of health. I dealt with a fairly serious back injury for a long time but after getting back into exercise and making several adjustments to support my back I realized the other day that it's been months since I had any sciatic pain. A big relief as I worried it would be permanent.

My weight has been another issue as I age. Each year it gets harder to keep the excess off. None of the old routines seemed to work any more and a few months ago I was the heaviest I've ever been. Thankfully I finally found an intermittent fasting rhythm that is really working. While it's still not easy the weight has been falling off quickly and I'm 30 pounds down in 3 months. My goal is to get down to fighting weight, fit my old wardrobe, and see my abs again for the first time in over a decade. That'll probably take another 50 pounds but before long I'll be half way there.

The biggest long term issue is my heart health. I got some labs done for the first time and my cholesterol and blood pressure are both pretty high. I've started medication for both and I'm looking to do more cardio. I HATE running but I got a stepper for the living room and I'm thinking about getting into cycling. 

I have a new commute to work, which is significantly longer. Means more exercise. But I have been ravenous at all times of the day aside from up to an hour after eating. I think it is because I am busier at work. More mental usage. I think I see why people eat breakfast now.

Yeah it's tough, I've noticed my metabolism's slowed down a lot too now that I'm 37, relative to my 20s where it was easier to keep the weight off.

Wishing you the best; if you have the time, don't underestimate the good a brisk walk can do, for mental as well as physical health.

Yoga and dumbbells, works well for me.  I have maintained my weight for a good 20 years now.  Way back in the day, when I was in grad school, I was too heavy.  I ended up losing 65 lbs, when all was said and done.  Health is important. 

Congrats, keep at it.

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Portion control is key.  Energy cannot be created nor destroyed.  Calories are the amount of energy to raise 1 g of H2O 1 degree C.  Either burn it or store it.