You’ve started at the gym…
You’ve changed the way you eat to include healthier food choices…
And you’ve followed the advice, and the plan, your coach has set for you.
But, you’re not losing weight. 🙁
This is a common concern—and unfortunately, one that doesn’t have a very clear answer.
What I can tell you is this:
It will happen, if you’re showing up consistently.
And when it does, it will feel good.
However, what if the number on the scale started creeping up, but your pant size starts dropping, and your clothes fit better?
Are you going to be upset with gaining muscle but not losing weight?
Was losing weight really the goal?
Or just something you’re ‘hoping’ makes you feel better?
I see WAY TOO MANY PEOPLE come in and the first thing they want to do is go ballistic in the gym to burn ALL the calories, because that’s what ‘everyone’ has told them they need to do in order to lose weight.
Workout really hard, sweat buckets, burn calories, and eat like rabbits …
You’re not going to like this …
BUT THAT NEVER WORKS.
Why?
Because if that’s what you ‘think’, then it’s clear to me, a coach, the first thing you actually need to do is make the decision to change your damn mindset.
It’s possible that you and your friends/family/magazines are wrong about how the body operates, and my proof would be the FACT that the US is the fattest, unhealthiest nation around.
It may be easier to hope and wish that whatever the next person is selling, will be the ‘magic’ you were missing, isn’t it?
After all, who willingly swallows their pride to admit they were wrong, and then faces themselves in the mirror to realize they were the only thing holding themselves back the entire time.
It’s easier to blame a coach, a product, keto diet, or some internet program they did half-assed, than to take responsibility for their results, which are theirs alone and their choice.
I know we all think we know it all.
I mean, look at the current crisis here in the US … our ‘pride in our country’ is crippling us.
Fat, arrogant, entitled, ignorant people not following the best laid advice of experts in their field.
So, it’s possible then that you don’t know it all?
Cause if you did, you’d be a ripped trillionaire living out the pandemic on your own private island, with puppies to lick you all day long, have amazing sex all night long and live happily ever after, right? 😉
LOL, me too.
It’s ok, I don’t know it all yet either.
But, I do know this …
It’s not your coaches fault that you’re not losing weight or reaching your goals, it’s yours.
That’s why it’s completely absurd to get upset at them when you’re not willing to do things differently than the way you’re currently doing them.
After all, isn’t that why you’d hire a coach, to finally get through the plateau?
You know what DOES really help with weight loss: Accountability Coaching, Sleep Quality, Water Intake, Daily Movement, Walking, Reduced Stress, Growth Mindset, Strength Training 2-3x a week, Eating MORE Protein, Having MORE sex.
Notice, I said NOTHING about restricting calories or beating the shit out of you with nonsensical exercise.
Why?
IT DOESN’T WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I coach Lawyers, Doctors, Scientists, Teachers, Engineers, and the like.
All bright, intelligent, smart people … Who ARE NOT Health and Wellness Professionals.
I would NEVER tell them how to do their job, which is why I would hire them in the first place.
I pay people to accelerate my results … not question their every move because “I don’t think it’s right”.
I know for a fact that I pay twice as much a month in coaching for myself, than any of my clients pay me for coaching.
That’s how much I know what I don’t know.
Where else are we seeing Health and Wellness Professionals being questioned these days?
Hint: You’ve probably seen that it may be in all our best interest to wear something, that isn’t necessarily for our benefit …
I know I won’t change your mind about it, and I’m not even attempting to.
All I know is, it’s not about me or ‘my benefit’, because it’s ALWAYS about the World’s greater good.
We are Humans and Global Citizens first, and we need to remember that by taking responsibility for our health, or lack of it.
I get SO TIRED of people questioning the way I do my job, especially when they’ve never had the results they want.
They come to me for help AND then tell me how to do my job.
Really!?!?
That’s like saying
“Hey Doc, I know I eat like a turd, smoke and drink all day, have a stressful job and really don’t want to change my habits … but could you prescribe me some weight loss pills, xanax, adderall and those little blue pills so I can get through another night with my partner and be ready for the beach after work.”
I’ve never met someone, other than a few people, who have 24+ years of experience with Human Performance, like I do.
Or who have kept off 75+lbs for over 15 years, like I have.
Or who are stronger at 38 then at 18, like I am.
Or who have burned in their own fire, only to come out stronger, like me.
Or who actually coached others to those results, like I’ve done.
People need to SHUT UP AND LISTEN … for once.
You see, while we all have 2 ears and one mouth for a reason, everyone is different—which means that you may not see the same results as quickly as someone else.
But if you follow the plan, adjust how much (and what) you’re eating, PLUS incorporate the BIG PICTURE details, the weight will start to come off.
It might be slower than you’d like…
This is exactly what you want.
The average weight loss, depending on how much you want to lose, should be 1 to 2 pounds a week.
Some may lose more, but the majority of the time, this increased weight loss will be water loss.
You can expect to start losing weight within a few days of making changes, CONSISTENTLY.
And the more changes you make and adopt, the more weight you may end up losing.
But there is something to remember:
After some time, you may notice your weight loss will start slowing.
This is often due to your body making the adjustments it needs to prevent too much energy from escaping.
Although this may be frustrating, it’s important to understand that by continuing with your plan, the weight will continue to come off, OR, the muscle will continue to go on!
And if not, making the right adjustments to your diet and big picture will get you moving in the right direction again, which is where your coach comes in if you’ll allow them to do what they do best.
So, How long will it take for you to start losing weight?
The answer is, it depends … on YOU!
Will you be coachable and consistently do what it takes to reach your goal?
Or be a petulant child who throws in the towel after a 3 weeks because it didn’t happen the way you want, or as fast as you want?
The choice is yours, and we’re here if you’re ready to answer the bell and get back in the arena.
None of us can do it alone.
Be Well – John
Changing the way Life is done.
Mindset. Fitness. Nutrition.
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