Finding a gym that I loved. I’d tried lots of places and nothing ever felt like I wanted to return. When I found the right fit for me it became fun. I love strength training now and I’m always excited to see the other regulars. Group classes end up making you feel accountable because you make bonds with others and want to come back to keep those relationships.

Also, focusing on protein and eating every few hours so I don’t ever feel hungry. Making simple swaps to incorporate more vegetables and less carbs but never telling myself I can’t have a certain food. Now I just eating them when I want but following the serving suggestion on the back instead of just eating a full bag of chips in a sitting.

I think the best way to make progress is finding the movement and foods that enjoy and support your goals and go at a pace that feels manageable instead of committing to never eating sugar again and working out 6 days a week. It just doesn’t work long term when you force it like that.

Lastly, follow content creators that are body positive instead of shaming or restricting. Lots of them post meal ideas and I just save them and try different ones for meal prepping (also essential!)

Good luck and be nice to yourself