After a few years of not prioritising health, I finally locked in and cracked the code to sustainable weight loss.
In 2025, I let go of 25kg (roughly 55lbs) while keeping up with my 2-year-old toddler. No restrictive diets, no endless gym sessions, no weight loss medications. Just simple, science-backed habits that actually fit into real life.
If you have a weight loss goals this year, I hope you can take away some valuable tips from my experience.
What I Didn't Do
I didn't spend long hours at the gym, give up carbs, count calories, weigh my food, or feel deprived. As a naturally laid-back person juggling motherhood, my approach had to be easy, flexible, and stress-free.
What Actually Worked
Nutrition First: I focused on nutrient-dense whole foods 80-90% of the time, drawing inspiration from the Nutritarian approach. The key? Nothing was off-limits. I simply saved treats for special occasions, and surprisingly, the more I ate minimally processed food, the less I craved anything highly processed.
Understanding My Hormones: This was a game-changer. Learning how to eat and move in sync with my menstrual cycle made everything feel more intuitive and supportive rather than restrictive.
Movement I Actually Enjoyed: Daily walks became my foundation. Even just 10 minutes made a difference. I occasionally added yoga and strength training, but consistency with simple movement won over intensity. I am now exploring more targeted resistance/strength training.
The Power of Sleep and Hydration: These basics made more impact than I ever realised.
The Real Secret? Patience and Progression
I didn't start everything at once. I began with nutrition, then gradually added movement, cycle-syncing, and intermittent fasting. Building habits in stages made the entire process feel effortless rather than overwhelming.
The result? Beyond the 25kg lost, I gained mental clarity, better sleep, improved health markers, and overall wellbeing that's actually sustainable for life.
Want the full breakdown? Watch the complete video where I dive deeper into each strategy, share specific resources that helped me, and explain why this approach works when diets fail.
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