4 Keys to losing weight for good

321go • February 2, 2023

Over the years I’ve helped people lose 100’s of pounds and get their health in a place where they are in control instead of letting health control them. Most people I initially see have lost some weight with various dieting strategies before seeing me but always gained the weight back once the program was over.

 

The reason is simple.

 

The nutrition plan they were on wasn’t sustainable and they didn’t have a plan for after which led them to gain the weight they lost all back.

 

Here are 4 things we focus on when creating a sustainable weight loss program for our clients.

 

1)Nutrition plan doesn’t make you feel deprived

-Too many programs focus on cutting out everything that you currently like which can be done for a short amount of time but we will usually go back to the old eating habits eventually.

 

2)Don’t make it complicated

-Because it doesn’t need to be complicated at all. Try to keep things as simple as possible so you don’t have to put much thought into it. The more complicated it is, less likely you’ll stick with it long term.

 

3)Strength Train

-Strength training has many benefits and one of those is to ensure the weight you are losing is body fat! By consistently stimulating the muscles it allows you to get stronger and maintain muscle as the weight comes off!

 

4)Have a plan

-You’ve probably seen 30 day programs. Problem is, what do you do after 30 days? It’s great if you get results during that time period but all the effort is put to waste if you don’t know how to keep the weight off. Always have a plan!

If you need more support. Don’t hesitate to reach out to usA yellow smiley face with brown eyes and a smile on it.

 

Coach Evan

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