Hey there. Let’s talk about turning down the noise in your head. You know the kind I’m talking about. That internal chatter that ramps up every time you start working toward something. The debate. The doubt. The “you’ll never get there” thoughts. That noise has been a part of my life for a long time, and if you’re reading this, it’s probably been a part of yours too.
Here’s the truth. The goal isn’t to get rid of the noise completely. That’s not realistic. The goal is to become aware of it, and when you notice it, flip the switch. Shut it off. One way I’ve been doing that lately is something I picked up from my friend Jody. She does a simple countdown. Three, two, one, liftoff. That’s it. When the chatter starts, she counts down and takes action. No more internal conversation. Just movement.
This matters in every part of life, but especially with weight loss. Most people spend so much time in their heads debating what they should eat, what they should do, or comparing themselves to others. The weight loss community thrives on this. It becomes a cycle of struggle, guilt, and trying to fit in. But you can choose to break that cycle.
Start with building a process that fits you. Build your eating plan around your preferences. Choose movement that makes sense for your life. Stack your habits slowly. Create a routine that is sustainable long term. And when you slip into the old noise, just stop. Be kind, reset, and keep going.
You don’t need to diet forever. You don’t need to impress anyone else. You just need to build something you can do consistently. That’s where real progress happens. Not in a perfect plan, but in a plan you can actually live with. A plan that gives you the space to be human and still move forward.
If you’re ready to stop dieting and start building your own plan, join The YLF Experience. You’ve got everything you need. You just need a starting point and some structure to help you run with it.