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Firstly, Why I Chose 10lb at a Time

Big numbers feel overwhelming. Saying “I need to lose x stones” makes the mountain feel impossible.

But 10lb? That feels achievable. It’s enough to notice changes, without making me spiral into diet-mentality or restriction.

Breaking my journey into smaller milestones keeps it simple, motivating, and sustainable.

The 3 steps:

Step 1: Pick One Small Food Habit

The first thing I tackled was my overeating.

I started by planning simple meals each morning not “perfect” diet meals, just easy food I already had in. Nothing fancy, just stress-free and realistic.

Then I asked myself:
“What am I eating outside of these meals, and do I really want or need it?”

Not because I “can’t” have it, but because I wanted to understand why I was reaching for it.

This one habit has stopped a lot of boredom eating. It has reduced emotional snacking. It has also helped me become more aware of when I was eating without actually being hungry.

Step 2: Move More, But Make It Fit Your Life

Next, I focused on movement.

I didn’t join a bootcamp or commit to a marathon. Instead, I made a conscious effort to walk more.

That meansstes walking around the house, pottering in the garden, or pacing a little when I’m at the gym with clients instead of standing still. Small movements that add up.

Right now, this fits my life. Strength training (at least having more structure to it) and running will come later, but at this stage it’s about movement I can stick to without the guilt of “shoulds” and “musts.”

Step 3: Track Progress the Feel-Good Way

Yes, I use the scales but they’re not the only tool.

I also use a piece of string to measure my waist (no numbers, just progress). I check in with how my clothes fit, how my body feels, and how much mental chatter I’m having about my body.

Progress isn’t just about pounds lost. It’s about energy, confidence, and the little shifts that make you feel better day to day.

The Takeaway

What’s working for me isn’t restriction, guilt, or extremes. It’s keeping things simple, doable, and joyful.

• Pick one small food habit – I chose reducing overeating.
• Move more in a way that fits your life – for me, walking more.
• Track progress in a way that feels good – not just numbers, but energy, confidence, and how clothes fit.

These small changes have added up, I’ve already lost 7lb, and I’m feeling lighter both physically and mentally.

If you want to lose weight without the all-or-nothing approach, this is where to start.

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