02/19/2026
❌ The mistake:
Saying "I'm going to start working out"
The reality:
I have never worked out before. I didn't have a plan for what days or what workout. So I didn't even start, or I would A random workout, then forget the others. Fact-planning makes you 2-3 times MORE LIKELY to succeed, and I did not have a plan.
Pro tip:
A GRADUAL plan would have worked better since I was not used to alloting time daily to workout AND my body couldn't really handle balls to the wall long workouts anyhow!
❌ The mistake:
Cutting out all snacks and treats.
The reality:
Well, that's suddenly alllll I could think about...stealing my kids ice cream or those delicious tortilla chips asap. Fact-completely cutting out something cold turkey often leads to a binge of said thing...and it did...alllll of the moosetracks were had...by me.
❌ The mistake:
Believing that I need to do more because the scale didn’t move in 2 weeks.
The reality:
And if you know me...I did...and that lasted for 12 seconds, because I didn't have the bandwidth or PLAN for more.
❌ The mistake:
Thinking (this one's my fav) “I did it! I was consistent and lost the weight, now I'm done!"
The reality:
Realllyyyyyy Kim!?!? Guess what, myi body didn't magically stay in shape when I wasn't taking care of it...this is when I learned...there is no done, so whatever I was doing for my health, it better be sustainable or Kimmy ain't gonna have that rockin bod for long!
❌ The mistake:
Trying to rely on motivation instead of building a repeatable daily process.
The reality:
It became very clear to me to 1) have a plan 2) START SMALL 3) if my 'health plan' doesn’t work on weekends, holidays or vacations… it will never work...believe me I tried.
👏 You grow way more from your “failed attempts” than your perfect weeks.
Every single mistake led to something better:
• A system I’ve followed consistently for 18+ years
• A framework that works inside busy, chaotic lives
• A program that helps women over 40 lose weight permanently...not just when life is easy, and not a holiday.
👉 Bottom line:
If you try to lose weight from the perspective of ambiguity and no plan, you'll stay stuck.
Instead ask:
What (specifically) am I doing today for my health (yes, even if it is super simple).
That mindset shift changes everything.
XO,
Kim 💛