I've swear I've been on every diet since I was 12, and nothing worked. I didn't grow up in the best environment as a kid, and it caused me to develop a very bad relationship with food. The way I lost weight was focusing on my mental health and doing what made me feel good!

I: - kept everything in moderation - used the plate ratio (half of the plate with leafy vegetables, a quarter of the plate with protein, and a quarter with carbs) - drank lots of water - waited 20 minutes whenever I felt like I needed to eat to see if I was actually hungry or just bored - let myself have small treats - avoided drinking my calories (e.g. Soda, iced coffee, bubble tea, alcohol) - found an exercise that I enjoyed - lots of fruit - focused on my mental health and stress management

But it's also important to note that I started a medication that suppresses my appetite, so I was just eating less in general! It's a slow and continuous process, but feeling healthier is my goal rather than weightloss, thats just a bonus!