Why You Keep Regaining the Weight (And How to Break the Cycle)


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 not lazy.
And it’s not your fault.

You're just stuck in a cycle that no one taught you how to break.
I know, because I lived in that loop for years.
Lose 10. Gain 12. Try again. Burn out. Quit. Repeat.

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’re extreme. Restrictive. All-or-nothing.

They promise fast results, but they never teach you what to do after you lose the weight.
So you lose it, feel great for a minute… then real life hits. And suddenly you're back to square one—plus a little extra shame.

Here’s what actually works—and what finally got me off the yo-yo rollercoaster:


1. Ditch the “All or Nothing” Mindset

The biggest lie I believed was that I had to be perfect to make progress.

One bad meal? Start over Monday.
Missed a workout? May as well give up.

That thinking? It’s toxic.
Fat loss isn’t about perfection—it’s about consistency.

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 It

I used to think weight loss was about eating as little as possible.
So I’d go super low calorie, drop weight fast, and then BOOM—hunger, cravings, exhaustion, binge.

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.
No more white-knuckling it. No more rebound weight gain.


3. Make Movement Part of Life—Not a Punishment

I used to use workouts to “make up” for what I ate.
Or punish myself for “slipping up.”

Now I move because it feels good.
I walk more. I lift weights a few times a week. I stretch. That’s it.

No two-a-days. No beast mode. Just habits I can actually live with.


4. Think Long-Term, Not Quick Fix

Here’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 Today

Pick one thing to focus on this week:
• Maybe it's adding more protein to your meals.
• Maybe it’s going for a 10-minute walk every day.
• Maybe it’s giving yourself permission to enjoy food again—without guilt.

You don’t need a brand new life.
You just need a better system—and support that actually helps you stick with it.


If you’re tired of starting over, and ready to finally finish this thing—I'm here to help.

I’ve built a fat loss system specifically for people like you: people who've tried everything... except the approach that actually lasts.

No fads. No extremes. Just a method that works with your life, not against it.

If you want to see how that might look for you, click the button below. (Just a gentle nudge—zero pressure.)

You deserve to feel good in your body. And it’s 100% possible—without dieting forever.

—Or just reply and say “I’m curious.” No pressure, no spam. Just a real conversation about what’s possible.

You’ve got one life. Let’s make it the leanest, strongest, sharpest version of you yet.
Eddy

Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach
Lost 125 lbs. Kept it off 20+ years. Here to help.

EDDY ROSELL

I lost over 125 lbs and it changed me forever. Now I write about mindset, health, and life in general through that perspective. Join me and get my free 28 page Nutrition Cheat Sheet.

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