I’m about a year into maintenance and just came back after a three-week gap while a refill got sorted. I expected to feel every twinge and spend the week bargaining with myself, but the actual story was smaller: I stopped nibbling while I cooked.
Monday I made chili and didn’t pick at the pot. Tuesday I packed lunch before I got hungry.
Thursday my afternoon coffee didn’t need a snack beside it. My weight bounced within a pound all week, which I’ve learned is just noise.
The useful part was a one-line note each night about what really felt different. Last night’s said dinner cleanup was easier because I wasn’t still hungry. That’s my whole update.
For those who’ve had a pause, did the return feel quieter than you braced for?