Hey there. I used to think weight loss was about finding the perfect plan or the most extreme approach. Over the years, I tried all of it. But nothing stuck. It wasn’t until I stripped the whole thing down and focused on daily actions that things really started to change.
What actually works is building a framework around what you can control. I plan ahead, I set realistic minimum daily actions, and I tie them into weekly goals. I also do a monthly progress update using photos, a waist measurement, and yes, the scale. But I look at those things as information, not judgments.
For me, it all starts on Sunday. I take 30 to 60 minutes to prep my food and map out my goals for the week. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about setting myself up to succeed. I keep it simple. If I’m using MyFitnessPal, my daily goal might be to stay under my calorie target. If I’m doing Weight Watchers, it’s getting my blue dot.
I aim for at least four days a week of hitting those goals. Why four? Because it’s realistic and achievable. Once I consistently hit four, it naturally grows to five or six. The win here is that I’m always exceeding my own expectations, which builds confidence and momentum.
Once I’ve got the eating side down, I add in exercise. My personal minimum is 30 minutes per session, four times per week. Often I end up doing more, but even if I’m dragging, I remind myself I just need to get through those 30 minutes. That simple mindset shift keeps me moving forward.
Every two to four weeks, I do a progress update. Front, side, and back photos. Waist measurement. A quick weigh-in. Then I move on. I don’t fixate on the number. I just collect the data and use it to adjust my plan if needed.
This is a system that works because it’s built around real life. Your goals shift, your schedule changes, and your focus will come and go. But with this framework, you always have a clear, simple path to get back on track.
If you want to start building this into your life, join me in The YLF Experience. I’ll help you put this into action and stay consistent. You don’t need another plan. You need a process that works for you.