Hello Happyunicorn17,

I've struggled with the same issue in the past so I can relate. I have now attained my ideal weight and am maintaining it effortlessly. When my attitude started to shift, I noticed that the more attention I gave to "weight", the more I actually weighed. The focus itself seemed to enlarge the issue (and myself). Perhaps this quest for perfection is in the way of attaining a happy shape and size... You could switch this around and ask yourself what it is that you wish to attain, really? Perhaps happiness with the way you look - and looking the way you feel inside. Your inner self may be suggesting that you give yourself unconditional love and acceptance first. As well, yoga might be helpful as it balances body and mind. Trust the process of self-improval as being a global one - I believe your outer appearance will start to reflect your perfect inner self along the way in a very easy, effortless manner. Many of us who have struggled with weight and appearance-related issues have underlying issues of self-worth, so perhaps you should address this first by simply loving yourself and giving your body and mind love and nurturing. You can also practise removing blocks in meditation by asking yourself what it is that you need in order to feel better about letting go of weight. Trust the answers and be kind to yourself. Sending love.

I've gone down about 30 lbs in the past year by going low carb (I do eat white jasmine rice and root vegs), gluten free, quitting coffee and alcohol, and sticking to a version of the Warrior Diet, wherein the main meal is at night. No refined sugar or processed foods. I rarely eat out (but when I do, I enjoy it).

Belly fat is more about inflammation than anything else, so anti-inflammatory supplements like vitamin C and MSM are very helpful. I take a lot of them. I mix ascorbic acid and MSM together in water and down it several times a day. Of course, this is also helping my general health. (You may be aware that C/MSM is one of Bashar's recommendations for detoxing and health.)

I don't feel deprived. I eat well and have low sugar treats that I make myself. Banana bread, apple crisp etc.

You need to get on the ground. Just thinking and feeling fit wont get you fit. You must act in order to achieve that vison of a perfect body you have in your head. Of course it is the feeling that creates the body, but its 50/50. 50% Feeling, 50% doing things that will make you fit. Go run, lift weights, eat properly, drink only water etc. It must be chalenging, and you must put some effort in it, because if you dont, you will not be very thankful for it and so you will most likely go back to old, to fat version of you. One more thing is that you will gain some beautiful values besides just getting fit. Like discipline, patience, focus and many others. Get on the ground, you still live in a world bound by physics.

My advice on getting fit is: Eat more often but not too big meals because it will fasten your metabolism. Complex carbs(potato,rice,oats,rye bread...), healthy fats from plants, fish, nuts. And of course some quality protein like eggs, chicken, steak, fish. Give up on sodas, and drink only water. Add fruits and vegetables. Go walk every day. Educate yourself about nutrition and training and apply what you learned. If you really want it, you will do whatever it takes. Its fun, at least it is for me. You will basically get to know your body. I wish you enjoy your "get fit" path, and of course this is just advice, do whatever you feel like doing but please keep your eyes wide open. I personally believe in magic but we do not live in a fantasy book where things come just like that. Of course this is just my opinion. I may be, and may not be right for you. Peace :D