I’m about 14 months into maintenance, and the win I keep thinking about has nothing to do with a number. Last Tuesday I was out running errands, missed my usual noon meal, and only noticed at 2:30 because my stomach felt empty, not because panic. I bought a turkey sandwich, ate half, and saved the rest for later. A few years ago that would have turned into a drive-thru stop and a mental replay all afternoon. This time it was just an ordinary lunch, then I moved on with my day. It felt weirdly emotional to realize how quiet my head has gotten around food. For those further along in maintenance, did the mental chatter fade slowly over time, or did you notice it had gone quiet all at once?
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