One Woman's Journey to Sustainable Weight Loss

Obsessive CICO and Daily Exercise

ProperAnxiety365 started her weight loss journey at 196lbs and initially achieved significant weight loss through obsessive calorie counting (CICO) and daily exercise. She was successful in losing 30lbs but ultimately found it difficult to keep up with the restrictive diet and exercise regime over the long term.

Transitioning to Intuitive Eating and Hiking

To maintain her weight loss, ProperAnxiety365 transitioned to intuitive eating and began hiking 10-12 miles on weekends. Though initially she gained weight back and had to address her eating choices and serve smaller portions. These changes allowed her to lose weight at a slower but more sustainable pace.

What Is Intuitive Eating?

Intuitive eating is a weight loss method that focuses on listening to your body's hunger cues and eating for satisfaction rather than strict calorie counting. This helps you develop a healthier and more sustainable relationship with food, and is based in mindfulness practices and body positivity.

Her New Lifestyle

Now, ProperAnxiety365 has found a sustainable and healthy balance in her lifestyle. Instead of obsessing over every calorie, she makes informed choices based on a rough idea of what she can eat without going over her daily calorie limit. She no longer feels that everything she does is revolving around dieting.

The Importance of Progress Over Perfection

ProperAnxiety365's progress is a testament to the importance of sustainable weight loss and self-love. Everyone's journey is unique, and it's important to find the methods that work best for you. While there may be setbacks and challenges, progress is still progress. If you're struggling with your own weight loss, don't give up - consider trying out different methods, like intuitive eating and exercise, to find the ones that work for you.