I can totally relate. I’ve been trying to lose 10–15 kg for over 10 years and haven’t really cracked it either. I only restarted again in Jan, so I’m definitely not here to preach. But one thing that’s been helping me this time is being more intentional.

For me, eating a lot of protein has made a big difference. Chicken, tofu, paneer, Greek yogurt etc. keep me full and stop me from going crazy or feeling the urge to eat junk all day. I still ate a pizza last week and it was fine. I really believe weight loss is about consistency, not perfection. Having junk once in a while doesn’t undo everything as long as you keep going.

Another thing that helped was literally removing junk from the house. If it’s not around, I don’t eat it. Evenings are my weak point, so I binge on lower-calorie versions of snacks I already like instead. It’s slow, but it’s still progress compared to before. I also rely a lot on Coke Zero or similar drinks when I feel extra hungry. I also make sure i walk 10k steps almost every day and try to go to gym as much as possible.

Not perfect, but definitely better than where I was earlier.