You will never lose weight until you do THIS
Are you frustrated by those extra pounds? You might be wondering, “How did I get so big when I don’t eat much?” Perhaps you find yourself hiding in baggy clothes, avoiding your reflection.
Traditional medicine often misses the mark when addressing weight and eating disorders. Weight alone doesn’t reflect conditions like anorexia or the severity of an eating disorder. It’s likely your body is starved, even if your BMI doesn’t indicate it. That subconscious urge to eat—whether you’re watching TV or simply eating to feel better—points to deeper issues.
Common Struggles with Weight Loss
Clients often tell me:
- “My doctor says I’m obese and need to lose weight.”
- “I skip meals because I’m not hungry, but I still gain weight.”
- “But can’t stop eating when I’m stressed, bored, busy, or dealing with my toxic father and it makes me feel so bad later.”
The common thread?
- They want to lose weight, and it’s healthy for them to do so.
- They skip meals or don’t eat regularly.
- They emotionally eat and regret it later.
Does any of this sound familiar?
You already know what doesn’t work, even though it feels like the most intuitive solution: “Don’t eat!”
Debunking the Weight Loss Myth: Stop Skipping Meals
Here’s the truth: not eating regularly actually contributes to weight gain. It signals your body to store more fat instead of burning it.
“Body Cells Speak”
When you skip meals or don’t eat balanced, nutritious food, your body goes into survival mode. Your brain sends stress signals to your cells, urging them to store fat because it doesn’t know when the next meal is coming.
In short, not eating makes you more prone to weight gain.
Your body is incredibly intelligent. It communicates through hormones, feelings, and signals. And yet, many of us misinterpret those signals, assuming we’re not hungry just because we don’t feel a sharp pang.
Why Balanced Meals Matter
“But I’m not hungry!” you might say. I understand. You don’t need to eat massive meals every day. Instead, focus on small, balanced meals throughout the day.
Example:
- Small, balanced meals or snacks 3 times a day.
A balanced meal looks like this:
- 50% carbs
- 25% protein
- 25% fiber and healthy fats
It’s not about stuffing yourself—just fueling your body with what it needs. Choose palatable, easy-to-prepare meals while avoiding trigger foods for now.
And yes, it’s okay to rotate between one or two go-to balanced meals. It may feel mechanical at first, but it’s a vital step toward intuitive eating, where you can enjoy everything in moderation and have control over your choices.
Your Mind vs. Your Body
At this phase, it’s essential to focus on conditioning your body before your mind. Your mind might tell you, “I’m not hungry,” or “I don’t eat until dinner,” or “I practice intermittent fasting.”
But here’s the thing: caffeine, stress hormones like cortisol, and adrenaline can suppress your hunger cues. You might think you’re not hungry, but your body is craving nourishment. The signals are just buried under stress and distractions.
How to Prevent Weight Gain
To break this cycle, boost your metabolism by eating regularly, even if the meals are small. Simply feeding your body on a consistent schedule helps increase your metabolism.
💡 Skipping meals or eating too little is a direct cause of a slowed metabolism—and yes, even weight gain, despite eating less.
But What If I gain weight?
I hear you. It’s a legitimate concern and fear. No one feels great about gaining weight, especially if you already feel fuller than you’d like. But what if I told you this is the only path to sustainable, healthy weight management?
Understanding Your Body’s Set Point
Everyone has a biological set point when it comes to weight. This varies from person to person. What may be labeled “obese” for one person could be perfectly healthy for another. Likewise, a weight that looks “skinny” or underweight for one person could be ideal for someone else.
As you build trust with your body through regular, balanced meals, you’ll naturally find your optimal weight. Over time, your body will figure it out and settle into its set point. Remember those days in childhood when you felt energetic and ready to take on the world? At your optimal weight, you’ll experience that kind of energy and stability more frequently.
Regular, balanced fueling is the key to discovering and maintaining this set point.
Sustainable Weight Loss: The Foundation
It might not be the fastest way to lose weight, but I promise you—this approach will help you build confidence and trust in your body. (Trust me, I’ve tried all sorts of self-harming, “lose-a-pound-a-day” diets. They didn’t last long, and they wreaked havoc on my mood!)
Before you can lose weight sustainably, you need to build this foundation—nourishing your body so it can function at its best.
The Benefits of Regular Eating
- ✅ You’ll discover your body’s natural set point—the weight that makes you feel most stable and energetic.
- ✅ You’ll develop a deeper understanding of your body, helping you recover quickly from missed meals or off-balance days.
- ✅ You’ll break free from yo-yo dieting. No more extreme restriction followed by overindulgence.
- ✅ This method is particularly effective for women, as it naturally adjusts to hormonal fluctuations.
- ✅ It’s a lifelong tool, providing long-term success.
- ✅ Regular eating eliminates physical hunger, reducing the urge for emotional binge eating.
Struggling with emotional binge eating or finding it difficult to lose weight?
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