Why My Body Was Fighting My Weight Loss (And How I Finally Won)

For years, I struggled with my weight. I was always either depressed because of my weight, actively trying to lose weight, or working my butt off to keep the weight I had just lost off. It felt like I was constantly fighting my own body. My weight was always on my mind, one way or another, and it was absolutely exhausting.

The constant counting, tracking, and fighting cravings was a full-time job. I was always thinking about food: What should I eat? How many calories is this? Am I allowed to have that?...