For sure this happened to you — lost 30, but gained 40 lbs…
I finally learned how to avoid the roller coaster ride or the yo-yo effect in my weight loss journey…
For sure, this has happened to many of us — you shed 30 pounds, feeling on top of the world, only to find yourself gaining back 40 pounds later. It’s like riding a roller coaster, isn’t it? But let me tell you, I finally cracked the code on how to avoid this weight loss yo-yo effect in my journey.
Let me take you back several years ago when I was deep into triathlons, feeling fit and strong. I even tackled half marathons and 5Ks when summer rolled around. At one point, I was nearly at my high school weight. Remember when you felt closest to yours?
But here’s the kicker — after that significant weight loss, the pounds slowly crept back. It’s like hitting a brick wall after sprinting towards your goal.
I vividly remember seeing this incredible Latina lady at my local gym, her muscles rippling in the summer sun. I thought to myself, “Wow, she must be a professional bodybuilder!” Yet, later last year, I saw her again, with a layer of fat covering her once-chiseled physique. What happened?
Or how about that friend who transformed before your eyes, shedding pounds left and right? I ran into her at the grocery store one day, and I couldn’t even recognize her at first. She looked like a completely different person! But months later, despite her dedication to a strict keto diet, the weight started creeping back.
It’s like we’re masters of self-sabotage, isn’t it? We hear stories like “I lost 50 pounds, gained 10, five times over,” and it hits close to home. We find ourselves right back where we started, or worse.
I remember the last time I hit 173 pounds, riding high on that weight loss momentum, only to watch most of it come back. It was a tough pill to swallow, but I finally figured out why.
First things first — you need to find your big “why.” I’ve touched on this topic before, but it’s worth repeating. Your motivation is your fuel.
Secondly, I learned that the journey to weight loss is never-ending. There’s no finish line, no ribbon to break. As my coach once told me, “The journey has no finish line.” It’s a simple yet profound truth.
Once you embrace this mindset shift, everything changes. You start to see the bumps in the road as part of the journey, as obstacles to overcome. It’s about progress, not perfection.
So, let’s embark on this journey together, knowing that there’s no final destination. It’s all about the ride.
And trust me, it’s a ride worth taking.
