The #1 reason people struggle to lose weight

Hey friend,

Do you know why people fail to lose weight?

It isn’t lack of motivation, it isn’t lack of food knowledge, and it isn’t because of skipped workouts.

The #1 reason people struggle to lose weight is emotional eating.

Having a bad day? They eat. Feeling bored? They eat. Feeling lonely? They eat.

Food triggers the reward response in your brain, which is why it’s so easy to order late-night DoorDash when you’re feeling sad, anxious, or depressed. 

So with my clients, wayyy before we talk about eating enough protein, getting 10,000 daily steps, and which workouts build your back muscles… 

We talk about the ways to recognize your emotional triggers, and how to avoid throwing your entire fitness journey away because you don't know how to conquer them.

Here are your first 3 steps to do the same:

1. Forgive yourself for all of your past mistakes right now.

2. Learn what emotions trigger your coping mechanisms.

3. Get professional help if you can’t develop healthier systems on your own.

Forgive yourself right now

Instead of shaming yourself for overeating and gaining weight, allow yourself to learn from past mistakes. Then make your next decisions your best decisions.

Learn your emotional triggers

A lot of times we are moved by subconscious actions that we don’t realize we’re doing until it’s too late. Pay attention to when and why you eat, so that you can correct negative patterns today.

Get professional help, if needed

Personal development is more manageable with a support system. Getting a coach or therapist can help you see your blind spots and improve faster than self-help.

Do you struggle with emotional eating? 

Reply “HELP” and I’ll send you my 3 favorite resources for understanding (and overcoming) the habit.

Best,

Coach J