09/09/2026
Fat loss slows down
and the first thought is usually,
“I need to drop my calories.”
It’s such a common reaction, and I completely get why.
You want to see progress again, so lowering food feels like the obvious answer.
But more often than not, calories aren’t actually the problem, adherence is.
It’s rarely anything major either.
It’s the little things that slowly creep in without you really noticing.
A few extra bites while cooking.
The odd snack that doesn’t get tracked.
Weekends become slightly more relaxed.
Steps dipping because life gets busy or the weather isn’t on your side.
None of these things seem like a big deal on their own
But over time, they add up.
This is where dropping calories misses the point.
Because if adherence is already slipping, lowering food doesn’t fix that.
You’ll still do the same things, just with less food to work with.
Which usually leads to more hunger, more frustration, and feeling like you’re trying even harder for less return.
Instead, it’s often about taking a step back and tightening things up again.
Then if progress still needs a nudge, creating a bigger deficit through activity is often the better place to go.
A few more steps each day or a bit more cardio.
Because as women, we already have to eat lower than we’d ideally like to lose fat.
So why rush to drop food even further when you could hold it where it is and move a little more instead?
It’s usually easier to stick to.
If you’re really struggling right now thinking you’re doing it all but not getting anywhere
DROP ME A MESSAGE 🫶🏻
