Losing weight in your 40s can feel really hard. Over the past few years, I’ve made changes that helped me lose about 30 pounds and keep it off. There wasn’t one magic fix. It’s been a combination of habits, patience, and working with my health care providers. If you’ve followed me for a while, you may remember that I had a stroke in July 2021. It was terrifying, and afterward I was afraid to move. I became less active and turned to food for comfort. Over time, I started takin