How I Finally Lost Weight After Years of Yo-Yo Dieting (Without Cutting Carbs or Overtraining)
- Brooks
- May 8
- 2 min read
If you’ve ever Googled how to lose 5 pounds in a week before vacation... I get it—because I’ve done it too.
In this episode of The SweatSimple Podcast, I’m sharing the real story of how I finally lost weight after years of yo-yo dieting, all-or-nothing thinking, and chasing quick fixes that never stuck.
Ten years ago, I was in full-on “bikini prep” mode for spring break—cutting carbs, doubling my workouts, and still feeling self-conscious in every photo. Fast forward to today, and I just got back from a trip to Mexico where I did zero food or workout prep…and felt more confident than ever.
So what changed?
It wasn’t just my body—it was my mindset.
Why Focusing on the Outcome Kept Me Stuck - How I Finally Lost Weight After Years of Yo Yo Dieting
Like so many women, I spent years obsessing over the number on the scale. My goals were always about losing weight fast, never about building habits I could actually stick with.
Every vacation became a deadline. Every Monday was a restart. And every time I “fell off,” it felt like I was back at square one.
But here’s the truth: the weight loss finally happened when I stopped focusing on weight loss. Instead of obsessing over the outcome, I started focusing on the process. And that changed everything.
The Shift That Made Weight Loss Finally Stick
In this episode, I break down the exact mindset and habit shifts that helped me:
Stop yo-yo dieting for good
Build a healthy lifestyle I could actually enjoy
Lose weight without restriction or overthinking every meal
Stay consistent whether I was motivated, traveling, or stressed
This is your mid-year reset. If the first half of the year hasn’t looked the way you hoped, now’s your chance to shift your approach—not by trying harder, but by doing things differently.
A Mid-Year Reset That Doesn’t Include More Restriction
Instead of setting another weight loss goal, ask yourself:
What habits do I want to build long term?
What kind of lifestyle would feel good to live in—even when I’m not “motivated”?
How do I want to eat and exercise even when there’s no deadline or event?
Because when you build a lifestyle that supports your goals, the results come naturally—and they stick.
Ready to Stop Dieting and Actually See Results?
If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, starting over, and wondering what you’re doing wrong 1:1 coaching can help.
I’ll help you stop second-guessing, figure out what’s actually keeping you stuck, and build a personalized plan you can follow through on.
Click here to apply for 1:1 coaching and make the second half of the year the one where everything changes.
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