The Truth About Sustainable Weight Loss: What I Wish More Women Knew

The Fast Way vs. The Right Way to Lose Weight

Let’s be real. You can lose weight by undereating, overexercising, and tracking every single calorie. But that often leads to burnout, hormonal imbalances, and a toxic mindset around food and fitness.

The better option? Sustainable weight loss that supports your mind and body. This means staying consistent with movement, eating with intention (not restriction), and building a balanced lifestyle that you can actually maintain.

Both paths may get you results, but the real question is: how do you want to feel when the weight is gone?

Why Consistency Beats Intensity Every Time

Many people think they need to crush intense workouts every day to see results. But the truth is, consistency—even if it’s just 5-10 minutes a day—has a bigger long-term impact.

Repetition transforms your body, and the habit of showing up builds confidence and rewires your mindset. A five-minute walk or stretch daily will always outperform an hour-long workout you only manage once a week.

Yes, Calories Matter

A calorie deficit is a factor in fat loss, but it’s not the only thing that matters. If your stress is high, your sleep is low, and your body is starved of nutrients, you’re not going to get very far.

Your body needs to feel safe and supported in order to release weight. That means managing stress, prioritizing sleep, and eating foods that fuel you instead of just tracking numbers.

The Scale Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

Scale weight fluctuates daily due to water retention, hormonal shifts, inflammation, and more. You might lose fat and gain muscle without the number on the scale changing at all.

And honestly? The scale can’t measure confidence, mindset, or how good you feel in your clothes. If it messes with your head, it’s okay to take a break from it—or throw it out completely.

The Hidden Role of Sugar, Insulin & Cravings

Refined sugar isn’t the devil, but it can create blood sugar rollercoasters that affect your energy, cravings, mood, and ultimately, your weight.

Understanding how glucose and insulin work in your body will completely shift how you approach nutrition. Balance your blood sugar and everything—from your metabolism to your mindset—gets better.

Balance Over Moderation

if something in moderation is harmful to your body avoidance is best. On vacation, balance out those extra calories with movement, or don’t have time for movement at all work conference, skip dessert, or running through the drive through for dinner, opt for the fruit cup instead of fries.

It's Not All Math, But It's Science

My general recommendation is the classic burn off more calories than you consume IF Someone hasn’t already tried that. 1 pound equals 3500 calories to gain or lose weight, however, all calories are not great equal and burn off at varying degrees and can cause toxic inflammation. If diet and exercise aren’t working or aren’t working for you anymore, we need to dig deeper.

It All Boils Down to...

At the end of the day, weight loss all boils down to stress-external stress from life and internal stress from toxins, the better were able to manage one the less pressure on the other.

You Deserve a Weight Loss Journey That Feels Good

Sustainable weight loss isn’t about suffering. It’s about creating routines that nourish you physically and emotionally. Focus on how you feel, build habits that stick, and give your body the grace and time it needs to change.

You’re not just losing weight. You’re building strength, confidence, and a lifestyle that actually works for you.

Would you like some help with this? Email me over at [email protected] with subject line "Weight Loss" and let's get you your health and body back holistically!