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[quote=Anonymous]45 yo mom of three with “big job” but it allows me to work from home a lot.  You are not alone, OP.  Starting about 2 years ago, I gained a little weight (about 10 pounds) and have changed mentally in that I just cannot get done what I used to. I find myself wanting to just zone out and watch TV at night, too exhausted to engage or keep going.  At first I thought it was COVID culture, but now I realize it is middle age hitting me.

I’ve started really managing my diet the past couple of weeks and find this helps. I’m focusing on high protein, a small lunch so I don’t get tired in the afternoon from overeating, a green juice and protein bar as a snack, then dinner with family.  I’m also focusing a lot more on strength training/weight lifting. I already feel better and with more energy than when I was
mindlessly snacking all day. But it’s only been a couple of weeks and I haven’t seen the results on the scale yet - but I suspect when I get back to my pre-COVID weight that I will feel better and more motivated.

In addition to leading a healthier lifestyle, I’ve decided to try to accept that I can only do my best each day and that my best varies depending on many circumstances.  I am not superwoman and I am still proud of myself for being a relatively good person and trying my best.  Just trying to be a good person and moral and ethical and live a good life and hope that my kids see that and that good things come to us.

Good luck OP. Wishing you and all the others on this thread the best on your journies.[/quote]

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