5 Weight Loss Truths That Might Surprise You
Everyone’s got an opinion about weight loss. Scroll Instagram, open YouTube, chat to your mate at work – you’ll hear it all. “Cut carbs.” “Do keto.” “Intermittent fast.” “Train harder.”
Here’s the thing: most of it isn’t sustainable in real life. And most of it misses the point.
So let me give you five truths about weight loss that don’t usually make it into the glossy ads or influencer reels:
1. A six-pack won’t magically make you happy
Flat abs don’t solve stress. Visible obliques don’t fix loneliness. It’s great to chase strength or aesthetics, but if you’re expecting a number on the scale to hand you happiness, you’ll be disappointed. Joy comes from living, not lifting your shirt in better lighting.
2. The scales track weight, not your worth
Your bathroom floor doesn’t hand out gold stars. It spits out a number. That number can change based on water, salt, hormones, sleep, all before you’ve even had breakfast. It says nothing about your value as a human being. Sure, chase a physique you’re proud of but don’t let the number on the scale dictate how you feel. You are more than your weight.
3. The lessons matter more than the “goal”
Most people think health is about arriving somewhere – a magic number, a certain dress size. But the real wins? They’re hidden in the lessons: how you handle setbacks, how you build patience, how you learn to show up when it’s not convenient.
4. Feelings beat looks every time
Ask anyone who’s been through a big transformation: looking different is nice. But feeling stronger, calmer, more confident, more present, that’s what sticks. That’s what makes the hard work worth it.
5. Funny enough… feelings change looks anyway
Here’s the plot twist: when you focus on feeling good – sleeping better, nourishing your body, moving in ways you enjoy – your body often follows. Confidence shows. Energy shows. Health shows. And people notice.
I’m not your “6-week transformation” kind of coach. I don’t care about how perfect the lighting is or whether you’ve “made it.” I care about the messy middle – how you feel, how you live, and how you actually stick with it when life gets chaotic.
Because that’s where the real transformation happens.
Need help building a version of health that’s built for your life, not someone else’s highlight reel? That’s what I do. Let’s chat.
