Hey there. For many of us, the weight loss journey has not been a season in life. It has been years, if not decades, of starting, stopping, and restarting. Some of us are still actively trying to lose weight, while others are in maintenance but do not like what they see in the mirror. I get it, because I have been there.
What I want to share with you is a different way to approach this process. Instead of chasing a certain look and believing that will finally make you feel better, I want you to take an inside/out approach. That means connecting with yourself, untangling your past experiences, and learning to appreciate who you are at every stage. This is not about a constant mental tug of war. It is about moving from a calm and deliberate place.
The truth is, eating, exercising, and managing stress are things you will be doing for decades. You need to find a way to enjoy it, and enjoyment does not come from someone pointing at you and saying you “should” love it. It comes from looking back and realizing what you actually like or at the very least what you are willing and able to do. That becomes your foundation.
With a strong foundation in place, the endless stream of new diets and programs is easier to handle. You can try new things, and if they work, you add them to your foundation. If they do not, you go back to what you know works for you. That is how you stop chasing shiny objects and start building something that lasts.
Your mindset is just as important as your actions. The way you think about your journey drives everything. I encourage you to focus on seeing your victories. They do not have to be huge. It could be better sleep, having more energy, or even waking up earlier without hitting snooze. These wins matter more than you realize, and they give you the momentum to keep going.
If you are tired of fitness being a battle of starting and stopping, I want you to know that it does not have to be that way. You can build a forever active lifestyle by laying your foundation, choosing your wins, and practicing consistency in a way that fits your life.
If you want more structure and guidance in this process, I invite you to join The YLF Experience. It is my answer to what is missing in the fitness space today, and when you sign up now you lock in the lowest pricing for as long as you are in the program. You are capable of building a lifestyle that lasts. Let’s do it together.