4 Secrets to Actually Lose Weight and Keep It Off for Good
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Losing weight is hard. Here are my secrets to how I lost 20 pounds and have kept it off for good.
I’ve been there. In the fall of 2020, I found myself 20 pounds overweight, feeling tired and drained all the time, trying diet after diet and not losing any weight. That is until I finally found the key to successfully losing weight (and keeping it off), which is what I am sharing with you here today.
In this blog post, I’m sharing the 4 key strategies I learned that allowed me to lose 20 pounds in 3 months and keep the weight off for over a year. I’ll be covering:
How I lost 20 pounds in 3 months and have kept it off
How to figure out your unique calorie goals and how to count calories effortlessly
How to choose the right foods for weight loss without giving up the things you love
How to find movements and exercises that you actually enjoy doing
How to create a meal plan that works for your busy lifestyle
If you are struggling to lose weight and are tired of trying diet after diet, you’re in the right place. All of that is about to change!
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How I Lost 20 Pounds in 3 Months and Have Kept It Off
In 2018, I was struggling to make healthy food choices and experienced constant joint pain, brain fog, blood sugar highs and lows, and extreme fatigue every day. These were symptoms that had become a part of my every day and was something that I thought I would always have to live with.
However, I knew there had to be a way for me to feel better, so I started doing research on evidence-based ways of eating that supported long-term health. As one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Mediterranean diet showed up repeatedly in my searches. In 2020, I decided to make the shift toward eating a more Mediterranean-based diet to support my health.
I started applying what I learned by following a Mediterranean-based diet and immediately saw great results!
After implementing a Mediterranean-based diet, I quickly noticed my energy levels drastically improve, I was sleeping SO much better each night, and my skin had become clear and glowing (yay for no more “adult acne!”) and I did all of this in a healthy, balanced way. I was so ecstatic about my results that I put together all my recipes that I had used and developed at this time and started sharing them with others with the hopes that they would feel just as amazing as I was feeling.
Eating a Mediterranean diet restored my physical and mental health.
My goal for you is to experience these same incredible benefits. My 30-Day Mediterranean Meal Plan is the exact plan I used to improve my health and eat intuitively.
4 Secrets to Actually Lose Weight and Keep It Off For Good
Secret #1: How to figure out your unique calorie goals and how to count calories effortlessly
When trying to lose weight, it is important to make sure you are eating enough calories for your body to properly function and feel it’s best. Over-eating can cause weight gain, and under-eating can cause nutritional deficiencies and other serious problems.
Counting calories can seem like a daunting task, but I have found a way to make it easy and effortless. In just a few steps, you can be on your way to effortlessly counting calories and eating according to what your body needs to be nourished and thrive.
I use MyFitness Pal to keep track of my daily calorie intake. It is easy and only takes a few minutes to set up a free account on their website. I go into depth on how to create a free account and get started in my blog post How to Count Calories and Macros using MyFitness Pal.
Secret #2: How to choose the right foods for weight loss without giving up the things you love
Chocolate and pizza: the two things I absolutely could not give up completely or I might actually die. (Okay maybe not actually die, but that’s how I imagine it happening.)
Finding a sustainable and successful meal plan is all about balance. When I lost 20 pounds in 3 months, you can bet I still occasionally had a slice of pizza and piece (or two) of chocolate. Life is not meant to be lived without the joys of a high-quality piece of dark chocolate or a fresh baked pizza.
There is a lot of research being done on the benefits of eating a whole-foods, Mediterranean-based diet. This diet is unique in that it:
Encourages enjoying fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables every day
Is one of the least restrictive “diets” out there
Is sustainable and allows us to still enjoy the foods we love
Get started on the Mediterranean diet by checking out my blog post The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Shopping List for Beginners.
Secret #3: Find movement and exercises that you actually enjoy doing
I have never been an overly athletic person. I still very much relate to Mia Thermopolis from Princess Diaries… I’m a “yoga doing, horseback-riding, wall climbing type girl.”
It’s important to find activities that you enjoy that will keep you active. For me, I have developed a yoga routine that I love and that keeps me physically fit and benefits my mental health. It’s a win-win. Other activities you might enjoy include walking, hiking, bicycling, golfing or skiing. I go over more activities and workouts you can do at home in my post 5 of the Best Home Workouts to Lose Weight.
Workouts don’t have to be dreadful. In fact, the more enjoyable your activities, the more you will want to do them!
Secret #4: Create a meal plan that works for your busy lifestyle
We all have different schedules, daily obligations, and challenges that make it hard for us to lose weight and eat healthy. For me, I work 13-hour shifts as a nurse and have to meal plan carefully to make sure I have healthy meals and snacks on hand. For you, it may be a stressful corporate job or juggling your kids’ many after-school activities that make weight loss difficult. Whatever your challenges, creating an easy and sustainable meal plan can set you up for success.
If you are ready to take the step towards living a healthier life and reaching your health and weight loss goals, check out this free 7-Day Mediterranean Meal Plan for Beginners. After that, check out my 30-Day Mediterranean Meal Plan to commit to a sustainable way of eating that aligns with the Mediterranean diet and supports you in reaching your health goals.
Once I learned these weight loss secrets, I finally lost those 20 pounds that I struggled with losing for years and have reached a level of health that is immeasurable. I have finally stopped the struggle between over-eating and over-restricting my eating. I have clear, healthy-looking skin, have drastically increased my energy levels, and have overall greatly improved my quality of life.
I want this for you too! If you are ready to ditch the diet struggle and live a healthy, balanced, nourished life, I urge you to get started now with our many recipes and meal plans at Beyond the Brambleberry.
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If the Mediterranean diet is very different from how you have been eating, I HIGHLY recommend you follow a meal plan that has already been designed to help you be successful and quickly see results. The 30-Day Mediterranean Meal Plan I created includes everything you need to get started on the Mediterranean diet. It includes over 80 easy and delicious recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks that you can simply follow along to and enjoy all the delicious flavors that come with the Mediterranean diet.
Once I learned how to eat a balanced Mediterranean diet, I quickly saw great results! By understanding what my body needed each day, I was able to set myself up for success and have maintained this healthy lifestyle for almost 3 years.
I want this for you too! If you are ready to fully benefit from the Mediterranean diet, I urge you to get started with my 30-day meal plan now while it’s the lowest price it will ever be! Click here to get started.
Choosing the right foods makes all the difference in how you feel. Even if you’re not yet ready to go all in, I have something that will help you make a step towards eating healthy and reaping the benefits of a healthy, balanced diet. Download my Top 10 Must-Try Mediterranean Diet Recipes ebook by using the form below to get instant access to this valuable resource. I have also included a Mediterranean Diet Shopping List to help you get started.
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