Hey there,

Let’s talk about something that’s messed up more weight loss journeys than any diet or workout ever could: not believing in yourself.

I’ve been helping people lose weight and get healthy for some time now.

So many folks decide they can’t hit their goal before they even start. And here’s the kicker: when you think that way, you’re right—not because you lack ability, but because you’ve already killed your shot at success.

Back when I couldn’t see my feet, I had every reason to doubt myself. I was a self-proclaimed nerd with a biochemistry degree, buried in books, not a gym rat.

But that day I decided I could change, something clicked.

Within a year, I was 125 lbs lighter, in the best shape of my life, and loving every minute.

That wasn’t luck—it was belief, backed by action.

Science agrees: your mindset isn’t just fluff; it’s a game-changer.

Why Belief Matters

Ever heard of the placebo effect? Studies—like one from Harvard in 2014—show people who believe a treatment works often see better results, even if it’s fake.

In weight loss, belief primes your brain to stick with it. When you’re convinced you’ll fail (thanks to past diets or that voice saying, “I’m too busy”), your stress spikes—cortisol rises, cravings kick in, and willpower tanks.

A 2019 study in Psychosomatic Medicine found self-doubt increases cortisol by up to 20%, making fat loss harder.

Doubt literally weighs you down.

Flip that script, and the opposite happens. Believe you can lose 20-25 lbs, and your brain starts hunting solutions—better choices, consistency, resilience. I’ve seen it in clients worldwide: those who trust they’ll succeed hit their goals faster.

It’s not magic; it’s psychology meeting physiology.

Evidence-Based Boost: You’ve Done Harder Things

Think about it—you’re someone who’s crushed it at work, perhaps raised or are raising kids, or powered through a long list of other challenges.

Losing 20-25 lbs is just another challenge, and science backs a simple path: a 500-750 calorie deficit daily drops 1-1.5 lbs a week—20-25 lbs in 90 days is doable.

Add basic movement (2 strength workouts and 2-3 cardio sessions or walking 7,500 steps), and you’re going to see results.

Studies, like one from The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2020), show consistency beats perfection every time. You don’t need a PhD in biochemistry—you need belief in yourself.
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My Challenge to You

If you’re reading this thinking, “Eddy, I can’t,” you’re already halfway to quitting.

I’ve been there—295 lbs, staring at my gut, feeling hopeless.

But I believed I could change, and I did. You’ve got that power too.

This week, catch that negative thought—“I’ll never lose the weight”—and swap it.

Tell yourself, “I’ve beaten tougher stuff; I can do this.” Write it down. Say it out loud.

Then take one step—skip the soda, walk 10 minutes. Belief builds momentum.

Over 20 years, I’ve learned this: you’re not broken, and you’re not doomed to fail. I’ve seen the science around fat loss breakthroughs, and the data’s clear—mindset’s the spark.

Believe in yourself, and the pounds start melting.

Doubt yourself, and you’re stuck before you start.

So, I'll say it again. Believe in yourself, or who else will?

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