5 Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Weight

Many clients come to us seeking help with fat loss but struggle to lose weight.

Yes, this is a key outcome of our programs. However, it’s important to understand that body fat is just a symptom of deeper issues we address, not the core problem itself.

Here are 5 reasons you’re not losing weight and some common lifestyle and habitual issues we see with clients that lead to body fat gain, and how we tackle them:

Trying to Do Too Much

Many clients are high achievers who attempt to implement numerous fitness habits and goals simultaneously. This often leads to feelings of failure when they can’t sustain these habits even for a day, resulting in giving up until they can be perfect again.

Unhelpful Habits

You might be in the habit of eating certain foods, not exercising effectively, and associating activities like watching Netflix or socializing with overeating or staying inactive.

High Stress and Overwhelm

An unsustainable lifestyle often causes high stress. Constantly feeling behind, relying on multiple coffees, and eating in a rushed state are signs of this. Your nervous system becomes dysregulated, affecting your mood, sleep, digestion, and focus. This can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms, like excessive caffeine or sugary snacks, which exacerbate the problem.

Lack of Alignment with Core Values

Simply wanting to lose body fat isn’t enough. Success comes when this goal aligns with your core values, such as setting a healthy example for your family and creating quality experiences with them. Goals aligned with personal values are more likely to be achieved.

Confusion from False or Conflicting Information

Being overwhelmed by conflicting advice can lead to constantly switching programs without seeing results, making you feel like you’re always starting over.

These are just a few issues our clients face before working with us. During our free no sweat intro, we unpack as many of these as possible to start making progress towards your goals.

It’s not just about maintaining a caloric deficit; it’s about understanding why staying in a deficit is challenging for you. This distinguishes a coach who addresses surface-level symptoms from one who tackles root causes.

One approach leads to lasting results. The other doesn’t.

Choose wisely.

If you’re ready to take the next step, book a free no sweat intro here.

We’ll identify your main challenges and come up with a plan of action together.

-James

5 Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Weight