i’m about 18 months past my goal weight, still in maintenance, and the scale has been in the same three-pound range since spring. The change I trust most isn’t on there. Last night I baked a batch for neighbors, ate two warm ones, and then just… forgot about the rest. Old me would have circled the counter for hours. This week also included a work lunch where I ordered what sounded good, ate half, and boxed the rest without any silent negotiation. That quiet is the real marker for me. I still keep protein at breakfast and take a short walk after dinner, mostly because those habits make the next day easier. For folks further out in maintenance, did the mental quiet eventually feel normal instead of suspicious?