@devinedwelling: I struggled my whole life with fluctuating weight and hating my body. It wasn’t until my 40s that I finally figured things out. Now at 46 I feel and look better than ever. Here’s what I don’t do and didn’t do to get here 👇 I don’t count calories or track macros unless I’m building a program. When I started this journey I promised myself I never wanted to obsess over food again. I was done tracking every bite. I wanted to live a healthy, relaxed lifestyle. I focused on high protein, healthy fats and real whole foods. I eliminated alcohol, added sugar and processed foods. I began fasting in a way that worked with my body, which for me is a sustainable way to naturally regulate intake without feeling restricted. I didn’t take weight loss meds or peptides. I actually tried to get prescribed weight loss drugs when I started. I’ve taken them on and off for 20 years. I would lose weight, then gain it back. It was a cycle I couldn’t escape. Not getting my hands on them forced me to focus on optimizing my health instead of chasing quick weight loss. When I optimized my well-being, my weight naturally stabilized and stayed there. I didn’t eat low fat, non-fat or extra lean everything. I chose full fat, grass fed meats and focused on quality and sourcing instead of calories. Eating nutrient dense, higher fat foods keeps me full, satisfied and hormonally balanced. At this age that matters more than anything. In essence I did the opposite of what I did most of my life. I’m not saying those other approaches are bad. They just were not sustainable for me. I would see small results and end up right back where I started. This doesn’t feel like a diet. I love how I eat. I have incredible energy. I’m medication free. My hormones are balanced. I have a regular cycle. My hair, skin and nails are better than ever. I don’t need anything extreme. Just real food, sunshine and movement.

Erin Devine | Wellness Over 40

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