Hey there. When it comes to weight loss and fitness, I don’t believe in overcomplicating things. I’ve seen what happens when people spend hours researching the perfect diet or workout plan, and they never follow through. That’s why I stick with the framework. It’s simple, effective, and it helps you focus on the stuff that actually moves the needle.
The framework is built around four main parts. First is minimum daily actions. These are small, realistic habits you can do every day. For example, if you’re following a calorie goal, your daily action might be “stay under 1,800 calories.” If it’s exercise, you might say “work out at least 20 minutes.” These actions are designed to be achievable, and over time, they grow with you.
Next are weekly goals. These help you track how often you’re sticking to your minimum daily actions. You’re not aiming for perfection. You’re aiming for consistency. If your weekly goal is to work out four times and you do five, awesome. If you do three, no worries... just adjust and keep going.
Then comes the progress update. Every two to four weeks, I take progress photos, a waist measurement, and a scale reading. You want multiple data points so you’re not obsessing over one number. These updates help you see the real story of your progress without relying on daily weigh-ins or feeling discouraged by normal fluctuations.
The final part of the framework is focusing on what you’re doing right. This is the mindset piece that holds everything together. When things feel slow or off, I look back at my actions, my photos, and my check-ins. I remind myself of how far I’ve come and what I’m still doing well. It keeps me grounded and motivated.
This whole approach is meant to help you build a lifelong relationship with fitness. One that you enjoy. One that gives you flexibility, structure, and results without the pressure of perfection.
If you're tired of jumping from one plan to the next, I invite you to join The YLF Experience. You'll get a framework that fits into your life, not the other way around.