Set Realistic Goals Understanding Your Body When I first started my weight loss journey, I made the classic mistake of setting goals that were just way too ambitious. I wanted to lose a ton of…
Breaking Through Long-Term Diet Plateaus
1. Understanding Your Body's Natural Metabolic Adaptation What is Metabolic Adaptation? Let me tell you, understanding metabolic adaptation is like unlocking a secret level in a video game. Your body is an incredible machine that…
The Science of Weight Loss Habit Formation
Understanding the Psychology of Habits What Are Habits? You know, habits are those little actions we do automatically — like brushing our teeth or reaching for a snack when we're bored. When it comes to…
Making Weight Loss Results Sustainable
Understanding Your Motivation Reflecting on Your Reasons One of the first things I had to do when setting out to lose weight was to really sit down and think about why I wanted to do…
Understanding Emotional Eating During Diets
Recognizing Emotional Triggers Identifying Your Triggers One of the most eye-opening experiences I've had in my own journey with diet and emotional eating was recognizing what truly triggers my cravings. It can be anything from…
Breaking Free from Diet-Related Food Guilt
Understanding Food Guilt What is Food Guilt? Food guilt is that nagging feeling we all get when we indulge in something we deem "bad" for us. I used to feel super bad about having a…
The Truth About Current Diet Trends
Understanding the Science Behind Diet Trends How Diets Work in Your Body Hey there! Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of how diets actually function within us. You see, when we eat, our body undergoes a…
Making Weight Loss Changes Permanent
Understanding Your Motivation Finding Your Why Hey there! So, when I kicked off my weight loss journey, the first thing I did was dive deep into understanding my motivation. You know, it’s super easy to…
Understanding Weight Set Point Theory
The Concept of Set Point What Is the Set Point? When I first came across the idea of a weight set point, it was like a light bulb moment for me. This concept suggests that…