This Is What Fast Weight-Loss Really Looks Like

Are you in that place where you just got a bit of a weight-shock? Maybe your doctor told you that you have recurring pain that could be fixed by losing a certain number of pounds. Maybe you need to hit a weight-goal in order to be eligible for surgery or IVF. Or maybe you even want to prepare to have a healthier pregnancy, and time feels like it’s ticking away.

Either way, you’re feeling that time-pressure, and we all know that can ramp up the anxiety and diet-thoughts.

I have lost 100 lbs and I’ve been keeping it off for 6 years and counting. And the biggest thing I’ve learned? The fastest and most efficient path forward to weight-loss is spending the first 6 weeks NOT trying to lose weight.

Sound weird? Let me share the 3 lessons my experience has taught me about efficient, continuous weight-loss that actually lasts.

1. You can’t mess around with guesswork.

You’d never try to take a final exam without investing a few weeks into studying the material, right? Well, aiming for weight-loss with a random calorie-calculator and trying to lose weight the first week is like walking into the final exam, cold.

Investing 6 weeks into mastering your calories (NOT into losing weight right away) means cracking the code on your own unique calorie needs. It's like discovering the hidden answer-key to weight-loss. By unlocking your specific energy requirements, you kick time-consuming guesswork to the curb and launch into an optimized calorie intake right from the get-go.

Stop wasting weeks by “just eating healthier and seeing what happens.” Invest the time to study!

2. You’ve got to be able to “pause” instead of gain.

Life can throw curveballs like nobody's business. Can you really expect yourself to aim for weight-loss when someone in your household is ill, when you’re struggling with an injury, when you don’t have childcare, when you have a crazy project at work, when you’re moving house, or when you are going through the loss of a loved one?

We honestly forget how often these things happen in our lives. But these are the times in which most adults gain weight, because they don’t have the time to focus on their own health.

If you’ve invested time into mastering your calories, though, you have armed yourself with the legendary skill of "pausing and picking up" when the going gets tough. You can aim for “Maintenance Calories,” which is much less of a stress on your body.

Instead of crashing and burning during those chaotic weeks, you'll channel your inner superhero and navigate the challenges with your sanity intact. Then, when things are finally calm, you can “unpause” and pick up right where you left off.

3. You can’t allow Scale-Stalls to push you off your game.

Ah, those dreaded plateaus—they're like the villains lurking in the shadows. And when you are “doing everything right” but the scale isn’t moving, this is the quickest recipe to giving up.

But guess what? Mastering your calories gives you the confidence to KNOW you’re doing everything right. This helps you ride the plateau, knowing that if you stick to your habits, the scale will catch up within a few weeks.

You can also make informed adjustments to your calorie intake and exercise routine whenever the stall lasts more than 6 weeks. That's right, you'll be a weight-loss ninja, adapting and overcoming those plateaus like a boss. No more “falling off the wagon”—just consistency and reduced stress.

Navigating those challenging weeks and staying calm during those plateaus will empower you with unwavering consistency. That’s where the lasting success came in for me, and I know it can help you too!

So, whether you're on a weight-loss quest for surgery, an IVF journey, a glowing and healthy pregnancy, getting off meds, seeking relief from chronic pain, or simply boosting those health markers, mastering your calories is the ultimate game-changer. Invest a mere 6 weeks into understanding and testing your unique calorie needs, and prepare to witness a transformation in yourself and the results you create.

Do you need help with mastering your calories?

If you need a partner to guide you through the ups and downs of your weight-loss journey, including learning your unique calorie-needs, my 1-on-1 coaching program is for you.

Can’t wait to connect!