Hello fearless Kerandria!
I shed a lot of fat last year as well and then put back on some of it. I could feel bad about it, but then decided that what's the point :-) I reflected a bit on why I put it back on and what drove me to eat more than what was required and since I think I found my answer (or at least in the ballpark) I then just decided that the next time I'm starting to feel like I need to eat too much, I'll gently remind myself that it's not an actual need and there are other ways to deal with what ever is going on. Food doesn't solve issues that aren't related to nutrition. (That's more a reminder for myself, I'm not preaching at you :-))
It is my opinion that the messages that are being thrown around in the Western society is simply based on the fact that most people are insecure. If you can slowly and surely work on yourself and build confidence that's based on reality and not some illusion, you'll be so much ahead of others. Illusions can shatter easily, but to know that you are doing the best you can with what you've got and you treat yourself with kindness, then nobody can take that away from you, and that is the type of strength and confidence that others admire as well.
So don't take on other people's insecurities. It's their problem, not yours. You've got better things to do with your precious life :-)
I'm cheering for you!
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