03/28/2026
Project You 💣
A No-Nonsense Series
Weight Loss: The "Golden Rule" and Beyond
You get what you get and you don't get upset? Or, if you don't want what you get, do you work to get what you want? I guess it all depends on who you ask and the situation you are in.
In this case, I want to direct your attention to the body and weight loss. I used to think my extra pounds were genetics, but when you get educated, you understand that while maybe 5% is genetics, the other 95% is what you eat and your activity levels.
The First Golden Rule
If you have problems with something in life, get educated first and then act on it. You can hire a trainer who specializes specifically in weight loss, do the same for a nutritionist, read books on the topic, or watch YouTube videos. You need to get involved, and you need to constantly stack that information and USE it.
Understanding the Process
Also, you need to understand that this is a big project and it takes a lot of time. One trainer, one nutritionist, or one book might not be enough to finish it. It requires constant work and new information until you have a system that WORKS FOR YOU.
If you need to lose a lot of weight, you need to follow a calorie deficit for longer than someone who only needs to lose 5 lbs. The same rules apply to both, but the timeframe is different.
• Aim for 1–2 lbs per week: Slow and steady wins the race.
• The Initial Drop: In the beginning of your weight loss journey, you might lose more than 1–2 lbs per week, but then it will slow down.
• Tools of the Trade: A food scale and nutritional labels are your best friends! You won’t have to do it forever, but do it until you are comfortable and know exactly how many calories you are eating.
Next Topic: "What is a healthy diet and how is everybody losing weight by following it?"
Question for you👇🏻
If you could hire one expert today—a trainer, a nutritionist, or a mindset coach—which one do you feel you need most right now?