It can be very frustrating when you feel like you don’t have control of your body, especially when you know what it needs. I’ve had several conditions that affect my ability to eat and maintain nutrition and food choices; this has resulted in periods of drastic weight gain and weight loss over the years. For men and women, going through these fluctuations in weight can be associated with different things, which leaves room for a lot of societal judgment. This can often increase frustration and create another layer of difficulty as you struggle to maintain your health and readjust to a body that is hard to identify with. I have found that self talk is really important through these transitions, and learning to be comfortable and value who you are apart from your body image can take a lot of patience and mindset shifting. As somebody who has been there, I’m here to talk through all of it with you.