This is what weight loss actually looks like
When I started my weight loss journey, I thought i'd be the person who was consistently losing 1-2lbs a week. I REALLY thought i'd be skinny in like 3 months. Despite the positive outlook and self motivation, I gained weight. Then I lost it. Then I gained more.
In the end, it took me a year just to get back to my starting weight. Maybe that seems discouraging.. but you know what? This is the first time in my life i've lost weight the "right" way and i'm very proud of myself for it. We need to look at this as a learning process and be kinder to ourselves. If this was easy, everyone would be skinny and fit. We are doing the hard thing and we need to give ourselves a little grace. We will get there! (with a little patience)