When I first embarked on my weight loss journey, I thought I was doing everything right. I meticulously counted calories, followed strict meal plans, and adhered to rigid rules about what I could and couldn’t eat. I believed that this level of control was the key to my success. Little did I know, this very control was what kept me stuck in a cycle of frustration and disappointment. As I lost weight, I felt a sense of accomplishment, but it was short-lived. Once I stopped diet