17/06/2026
A client told me this week they were disappointed they'd βonlyβ lost 1lb and that it wasnβt coming off as fast as beforeβ¦ π
Hereβs the truth π
In the first week of a new diet or training plan, weight tends to drop quickly β not just because of fat loss, but mainly due to water weight π§ and glycogen depletion (your body's stored carbs π₯β‘οΈπ). Each gram of glycogen holds water, so when itβs used for energy, the scale drops fast. π
After that? Progress naturally slows down β but thatβs when real fat loss begins π₯. And guess what? Slow, steady weight loss is what actually lasts.
Forget crash diets π« β they often lead to muscle loss, low energy, and rebound weight gain.
Real results come from building healthy, sustainable habits πͺπ½οΈ.
The scale π is just one tool. Want a better measure of progress?
βοΈ Are your clothes fitting better?
βοΈ Feeling stronger and more energised?
βοΈ Getting compliments? π
βοΈ Moving better in the gym?
Even fighters like boxers and MMA athletes drop tons of weight before weigh-ins, only to put it back on in 24hrs. Itβs not always about the number.
Donβt let the scale steal your win. Keep showing up, keep progressing.
Your body is changing β even if the scale doesnβt say so right away π₯