I really hear you on this. Are you on any meds that are known to cause weight gain? Some of the psych meds I have had to use long-term are known for it. Not that stress isn’t a contributor as well, but this has helped me not beat myself up about it. I can restrict heavily (overall calories, fats, carbs, sugars, you name it, I’ve tried it) and barely lose any weight at all. The meds work, however, so it’s a trade off I’ve made. I do think nutrition is important, but I think docs and the general public place too much emphasis on the number on the scale and/or BMI. I do my semi-yearly bloodwork, keep my dr appts, and if I’m going to be overweight I’m going to be that in as healthy a way possible.

I’m struggling with that right now. I’m dropping one of my meds because it causes weight gain.