Maria Kirkeland struggled with her weight for over a decade, caught in a binge-restrict cycle. After learning to count calories, focus on protein, and strength train, she sustainably lost 159 pounds. Remarkably, she never felt hungry during the process, showcasing a shift in mindset and habits.
Reflecting on her past, Kirkeland admitted, "I didn’t know how to deal with the emotions that I was having related to the bullying and the negative thoughts. So I turned to food as a comfort instead, and that’s when I got into secret eating." This highlights the emotional struggles behind her weight challenges.
Kirkeland noted, "The rise of weight loss drugs has begun to change perceptions, with more people understanding that there’s more to maintaining a healthy weight than willpower." Her experience illustrates that effective weight management involves not only dietary adjustments but also mental resilience.
During her journey, Kirkeland stated, "I just sort of lost it. I was very depressed... I got very isolated, and I think that led me to have a horrible relationship with food and eat very poorly." This illustrates the impact of external factors such as the pandemic on her eating patterns.
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