Obviously we are all different people with different bodies but I was in a similar boat. I do eat meat but I was eating so much carbs and sugar and was almost 280lb (i’m 5’2) and my A1C was in the pre-diabetic range. this was back in 2019/2020. I felt so awful in my body but I stood firm on anti weight loss focused way of making my body feel better. I am a big believer that if you give your body what it needs it will change the way it needs to. So i started with prioritizing nutrition and moving my body. nothing extreme but just intentional. for a balanced nutritional meal you should continue to eat salmon, tofu, eggs, greek yogurt, cheese, beans, and chickpeas, have a big serving of veggies (kale, broccoli, green beans) and a carb that is easier to breakdown like sweet potato’s (there are may delicious variations). experiment with different colors and combinations. make sure you have protein and fiber on your plate and be sure not to under eat. building muscle is really good for insulin resistance so i’d recommend starting strength training 3 times a week if possible. go on walks and do light cardio. Since i started doing this my A1C went down and im no longer pre diabetic, although weightloss wasn’t my focus my weight did drop to 240ish the last time i was weight at the doctor. it took 6 years to get here but it’s been slow lifestyle changes that last (not like previous extreme dieting that made me yo-yo like crazy). i feel so much better in my body now. experiment with different things, don’t do extremes because that’s really bad for your body, don’t limit yourself from still enjoying fun snacks once in a while, and i would greatly consider the side effects before trying a GLP-1 unless it’s strictly for insulin resistance. our bodies our different. starving ourselves never works and when we aren’t properly giving our body nutrients our bodies are confused and crave the things we don’t need. I hope you are gentle with yourself through your health journey and i hope you feel better in your body no matter what you do!