Even with my medical degree, I struggled to lose the weight I wanted, because the problem wasn’t just knowing the right information. It was taking my real life into account with a strategy that could last in the long run. The most important lesson I learned in my 20's and 30's is if your weight loss strategy feels like a punishment, your brain will rebel against it.
I finally learned for my weight loss strategy to feel like a lifestyle upgrade, I needed to re-evaluate my priorities and also, learn how to change my relationship with food.
I wanted to get out of the all-or-nothing approach when it came to reaching my goal weight (and more importantly, feel my best inside-out. This guide is a great place to start.
Quitting sugar was initially for total vanity reasons, I knew it would help me lose weight. But I had MULTIPLE secondary side benefits: reduced cravings, improved mood, steadier energy and clearer skin. Yes, this one practice helped me lose weight, but more than that learning how to enjoy my life without sugar helped me feel better on the inside.