02/05/2026
I get it.
We all want results fast.
Iâm the queen of wanting a quick fix when life feels heavy or overwhelming.
And yesâ
You can lose 15 lbs in 8 weeks.
You can lose 30 lbs in 4 months.
Iâve done it.
But hereâs the truth most people donât want to hear:
The best rate of weight loss for keeping it off long-term is about 0.5 lb per week.
Thatâs not failure.
Thatâs success.
Some weeks youâll lose 1â2 lbs.
Some weeks youâll gain.
Over time, it averages out.
And that average?
Itâs what actually sticks.
I love a good 8-week program.
Theyâre motivating.
They create focus.
They give you momentum.
But what often follows is a lower low when:
⢠Life gets busy
⢠The plan isnât followed perfectly
⢠Results donât match expectations
⢠And the self-talk turns brutal
âWhy canât I just do this?â
âWhatâs wrong with me?â
âI always mess this up.â
Nothing is wrong with you.
What ifâjust what ifâ
you gave yourself a year instead of a deadline?
Or even two years.
Would the success be any less sweet?
You still got there.
You still changed your body.
You still became stronger, calmer, more confident.
And hereâs the part no one talks about:
Even if you reach your goal in 8 weeksâŚ
you still have to sustain it.
Thatâs where most plans fall apart.
Taking your time does something powerful:
⢠You learn what you actually enjoy
⢠You learn how to get back on track (not start over)
⢠You stop panicking when life interrupts
⢠You build habits that fit your real lifeânot an imaginary one
Progress with space is progress with ease.
And ease is what keeps results for life.
Fast isnât wrong.
But slow isnât failure.
Sometimes itâs the smartest, strongest path there is.
If youâve ever felt âbehindâ because your progress was slower than someone elseâsâ
this is your reminder: youâre not behind. Youâre building something real.
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