Good on you, @whatever2013! It takes a lot of courage to tackle issues head-on as you have! Try to think of it as "getting healthy," rather than "getting thin." This Covid situation has really convinced me of how important it is to keep my weight down (though I've actually gained far too much during the pandemic). It seems that many of the "younger people" who passed on as a result of Covid struggled with their weight. In a similar light, these stories you read about folks living to be 100-years-old never show a picture of a person who carries an unhealthy amount of weight. As far as the bipolar stuff being a stumbling block, I understand 100%. I'm sure you will do the best you can, though!

That's a ton of work in one day, @Soupe du jour! I hope you don't feel it tonight or in the morning. I also hope your mood improves soon.