I guess I’m what you could call a long-term maintainer. Health pressed me to lose a lot of weight (115lbs) and I’ve kept it off with little variation for 22 years this summer. Though I did pick up a few lbs over the pandemic while caring for my mother in her final months.

I pretty much know what I have to do personally to keep my weight and health in line. I suspect this is a little different for everyone. For me promoting satiety is a big deal. I like to read about what works for others. Before I hit the wall and resolved to break my problem into manageable pieces I floundered for years losing a bit and often gaining more. I’ve found sustaining a healthy weight for me requires a daily mindfulness of what is at stake.

I’m considering making some media about my experiences. For the longest time I wasn’t sure I had anything original to say about it. So much clueless crowing about weight loss, leaning on survivorship bias, etc. But I feel like I’ve got a bit of insight into the sustainable side of things. Happy to share with anyone who might find it helpful.