07/07/2025
We’re half way through the year.
Some of you will have set weight loss goals in January so I’m taking this opportunity to remind you what progress looks like.
I see so many people get disheartened week in week out when they come to get weighed or measured.
‘I’ve only lost an inch’
‘I’m only down half a pound and I’ve been so good’
‘My weight is up’ and it’s like the end of the world.
Think back to what your goal was when you stared.
If it’s to lose a significant amount of weight, losing half a pound is the first step towards that goal.
If it’s for your clothes to fit better, losing that 1 inch is the first step towards that goal.
Week to week the changes might not seem like much so we have to stop and look back at where we started.
In 2 years (no it doesn’t happen in 8 weeks)..
Stephanie has lost 29kg / 4.5 stone, by chipping away at a pound, half a pound, a quarter pound, no loss, sometimes a gain… week by week.
Not only that but she’s lost 60 and 3/4 inches!!! Longer than the tape measure .
And that happened by losing half and inch here and there, some weeks there were no changes.
With a new mindset towards the scales, eating, nutrition and exercise Stephanie has put in the hard work.
Working on not letting 1 bad choice turn into a bad week.
Being consistent with habits.
Not using food as a coping mechanism.
Coming to PT once a week.
Stephanie is not using weight loss injections as some people have asked her and I think it’s important to give credit where it’s due. (I have no issue with injections being used for weight loss but please pay attention to your nutrition, exercise and habits while you are using them, it makes the transition away from them a little bit easier).
Consistency is key with seeing any progress.
Don’t give up because it hasn’t happened in 8 weeks.
Don’t give up because it’s hard.
Don’t give up because you’ve had a bad day (or a house fire)!
Don’t give up because it’s a busy time, because you’ve got a birthday, wedding, holiday coming up!
If you need a break from your diet for these events you’re likely following the wrong diet.
Don’t give up!
Set realistic expectations
Take qualified advice
Have patience
Put in the work!
Well done Stephanie! Another proud moment in your journey to a healthier and stronger you. 👏🏻👏🏻🎉