Hey friend, Let’s have a real talk—no fluff, no hype. If you’ve ever lost weight only to gain it all back (and maybe more), I want you to know this: You’re not broken. You're just stuck in a cycle that no one taught you how to break. Sound familiar? If you’re nodding right now, this letter is for you. The Problem Isn’t You. It’s the Approach.Most diets are built to fail from the start. They promise fast results, but they never teach you what to do after you lose the weight. Here’s what actually works—and what finally got me off the yo-yo rollercoaster: 1. Ditch the “All or Nothing” MindsetThe biggest lie I believed was that I had to be perfect to make progress. One bad meal? Start over Monday. That thinking? It’s toxic. I started making room for life (yes, including pizza and birthdays), and the crazy thing was… I actually started making real progress. 2. Fuel Your Body, Don’t Punish ItI used to think weight loss was about eating as little as possible. Turns out, a small calorie deficit works better and feels better. Now I eat satisfying meals, prioritize protein, and don’t feel like I’m at war with my appetite. 3. Make Movement Part of Life—Not a PunishmentI used to use workouts to “make up” for what I ate. Now I move because it feels good. No two-a-days. No beast mode. Just habits I can actually live with. 4. Think Long-Term, Not Quick FixHere’s the truth: if it’s not something you can keep doing a year from now, it won’t work long-term. The goal isn’t just to lose the weight—it’s to keep it off without losing your mind. That means creating a plan that fits into your real life, not turning your life upside down for a 30-day detox. My Best Advice: Start Small, But Start TodayPick one thing to focus on this week: You don’t need a brand new life.
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Morning, If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you’ve probably picked up on something: I’m not the 30-day shred guy. I’m not the 6-week weight loss challenge guy. And I’m definitely not the guy handing out 1,200-calorie meal plans like candy. In fact, I’m anti-diet and anti-challenge — and today I want to explain why. Diets Don’t Work — Long Term They can work short term. That’s why people keep doing them. You drop 8–10 pounds in a month, maybe even more if you white-knuckle your way...
Happy Saturday, I used to think I was broken. I did everything the fitness world told me to do — cut calories, added cardio, ate every 3 hours like it was gospel. And sure, sometimes the weight came off… but it never lasted. The second life got busy or I missed a workout? Back to square one. Sound familiar? Maybe you're doing all the right things — but the scale won't budge. Or it drops for a bit, then stops. Or you feel like the only way to stay lean is to suffer constantly. If that’s you,...
Hey there, If you’ve been out of routine lately—traveling, wrangling kids during summer break, dealing with events, heatwaves, or just… life—this one’s for you. You might be feeling a little bloated, unmotivated, or like all your healthy habits went on vacation and forgot to take you with them. Good news: You’re not “off track.”Even better news: You can stop trying to “start over” and just keep going. Here’s how. 1. It’s a pause, not a problem. Let’s drop the all-or-nothing mindset for a...