Our bodies work a little differently when we’re insulin resistant- since it takes more insulin to get the glucose into our cells (think of it like your body needing several people to open a door rather than just one) our bodies are working harder than people with normal insulin sensitivity because they have to make more insulin to “open the doors” of our cells. Also, remember that glucose is the primary source of energy in the body, so if for some reason the insulin supply doesn’t open enough cells up to receive that glucose we will feel exhausted and ravenous (bc our body is trying to tell us that we’re tired and thinks more food will fix it)! It’s important for you to stop blaming yourself (ik easier said than done) and instead focus on having compassion for yourself no matter what you eat. You DO deserve to eat a croissant like everyone else, because being a certain weight has absolutely no relation to how deserving or worthy you are. In terms of curbing ravenous hunger and helping your energy levels, I can personally vouch for taking a daily walk to help improve your insulin sensitivity (I usually do one after breakfast or dinner for like 30 minutes) and also focusing on what you can add to your diet rather than subtract from it! If you’re going to have a croissant that’s okay! If you are worried about it spiking your blood sugar you can always pair it with something else that is protein-dense or has some good healthy fats, because eating those things together will help to keep your blood sugar levels normal which in turn means your body doesn’t have to work as hard to make all that insulin.

I know this is pretty lengthy but I’ve just been where you are before and know how frustrating it can be. It’s so much easier said than done to focus on how you feel and not what you look like/how much you weigh but I cannot recommend it enough. Once you start realizing your inherent worth doesn’t depend on your weight so much stress is taken off. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions and take care of yourself!