What No One Tells You About Losing Weight

Losing weight. It's either a goal of ours at some point or we know someone who wants to lose weight. And there is so much information out there - on social media, online, from people we know (or don't know). And sometimes it feels like it's all different. No carbs. Carbs. No junk food. Pop Tarts and pizza. High fat. Low fat. Seriously. It can be overwhelming. How do you know what to do??

But I'm here to clear something up for you.

There's more than one way to lose weight.

Clean eating worked for me. Does that mean it will work for you? No. Low carb diets work for some people. Does that mean it will work for you? No. But SOMETHING will work for you. The secret is figuring out what you will stick to & then giving it time to work.

That being said, let's talk about what things to remember when trying to lose weight.

Avoid "diets" that severely limit your calories. Your body needs calories to function. If a plan suggests that you eat fewer than 1200 calories - run. You will lose weight, but it won't be "healthy" weight.

Choose a plan that you can stick to long-term. You won't be successful if you are miserable. The key to keeping weight off is making a permanent lifestyle change, so if you can only stick to a plan for a few weeks - it may not be the right one for you.

Remember that your body needs nutrients. Some of the plans I have seen don't offer any nutritional value. Make sure you are able to enjoy a mix of foods that give you some vitamins and nutrients. You still want to be healthy, not just "smaller."

So, don't get worked up or overwhelmed by all of the info that's out there. Remember that you just have to pick the plan that is going to work for YOU.

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I am a health coach helping people start their weight loss journey & develop longterm healthy habits.  I offer one-on-one coaching, as well as customized meal and/or exercise plans.