For a long time I fell into the trap of living the bodybuilding lifestyle, eating chicken and broccoli and striving for perfection. That will only result in a bad relationship with food and not enjoying life, which is the most important thing right?

Perfection = short term weight loss 🙁
Consistency = long term weight loss 🙂

Long Term Weight Loss =

Find a way of eating that creates a calorie deficit and is flexible ✅

Incorporate ways to increase your non exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) into your daily routine ❌