Top 5 Reasons You're Not Releasing Weight and What You Can Do About It

What if you could let go of the extra weight you're carrying - not 'lose' it, but truly 'release' it?

We're going to change the way you think about your weight-release journey. You'll understand why it's not just about night-time snacks but an intricate balance of realistic goals, nutrition, exercise, and the often overlooked pillars of sleep and stress management. 

Awaiting you is an episode that's not just about what you should do but what you might be doing wrong and how small, strategic shifts can lead to lasting change.

Have you ever found yourself embarking on a fad diet or setting unrealistic weight-release goals? 

This episode is going to be your wake-up call! We're discussing the top five hurdles between you and a lighter, brighter you. Discover why the scales aren't moving despite your best efforts and uncover the sneaky culprits that might sabotage your progress. 

Not just that, we'll also explore the balance between cardio and strength training, and why your muscles are your secret weapon in your weight-release journey. And remember, it's all about making those small 2% changes that set you up for success. So, join me in this enlightening, motivational, and, yes, a little humorous journey on the 2% Solution Podcast.

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Episode Transcript

Dai Manuel (00:08):
Happy Fit Tip Friday everyone.
Welcome back to the 2% SolutionPodcast, where small steps lead
to big changes Dai Manuel I'm ,your guide on this journey to a
healthier, happier you, andtoday's episode is a special one
for all my fellow fitnessenthusiasts and anyone looking
to shake off some extra LBs.

(00:28):
We're talking all about the topfive reasons you're not
releasing weight and what youcan do about it.
Trust me, it's not just aboutcutting back on the midnight
stacks, though you know, ifwe're honest, that's probably a
good start.
And you might be wondering whatdo I mean by releasing weight?
Why not losing weight?

(00:49):
Well, here's the little thingNow.
It's psychological, but it'sintention of language and you
guys know I'm really big onlanguage, especially that self
talk, that voice that's in ourhead.
Well, here's the idea when welose something like losing our
keys, what do we want,subconsciously and consciously?
We want to find it right, wewant to get it up, we don't like

(01:12):
to lose stuff.
But when you release stuff,we're basically saying you're
free, you're free to go and Idon't ever want you coming back.
So I want you thinking aboutweight release, not weight loss.
Anyways, let's dive in, butremember we're keeping it light,
both in tone and in weight.

(01:33):
So grab your water bottle, laceup the shoes and let's get to
it.
Number one unrealistic goals.
First up, setting unrealisticgoals, you know, like planning
to lose 20 pounds by nextTuesday.
Well, for one, it's not losing,it's releasing 20 pounds, and
as much as we wish it, we're notin a fairy tale.

(01:55):
Setting achievable goals is key.
Aim for something realisticlike releasing one, maybe two
pounds per week, because it'sslow and steady, wins the race
and ultimately keeps the weightoff.
Number two fad diets.
Aim for fad diets.

(02:15):
Listen, we've all been downthat path.
Sure, the only eight purplefoods on days with a full moon
diet sounds intriguing, butlet's stick to science.
Fad diets can often lead toquick weight release, followed
by even quicker weight gain.
Instead, focus on a balanceddiet with a mix of nutrients.

(02:36):
Remember, variety is the spiceof life and it's also pretty
good for your diet too.
Number three underestimatingsneaky snacks.
Those sneaky snacks yeah, I'mlooking at you midnight cheese
raiders.
It's easy to underestimate theimpact of little bites here and
there, but they add up.

(02:56):
Try keeping a food diary orusing an app to track what you
eat.
Awareness is the first step tochange and sometimes the first
step to realizing just how manycookies we've eaten.
Believe me, I like my cookies.
Number four skipping out onstrength training.
Skipping strength training likeskipping out on leg day because

(03:20):
cardio is great.
Right, we all enjoy that goodsweat and I know, especially
with my female clients, theyjust love the cardio, where
meanwhile the men seem to lovestrength training.
And it's not really about oneover the other.
It is about that balance orharmony between the two, because
they're both important, becausecardio is great, but the

(03:40):
muscles are our friends in theweight release journey.
The more muscle you have, themore calories you burn, because
your metabolism it's revving uphigher when we have more muscle
on our body, even while watchingyour favorite TV show.
So let's embrace the weights.
They're not just forbodybuilders, okay.

(04:01):
Number five sleep and stress.
Now, this is the tough one.
Don't underestimate the powerof some Z's and the peace of
mind it brings.
Poor sleep coupled with highstress can lead to weight gain.
It's like your body's way ofsaying, hey, I'm tired and
stressed.
Let's hold on to this weight,prioritize sleep, manage stress

(04:24):
and watch your body, thank you.
So there you have it, the topfive reasons you might not be
shedding those pounds and whatyou can do about it.
Remember it's all about harmonyand balance, consistency and a
little bit of humor along theway.
Because you got this.
Make those small 2% changes andbefore you know it, you'll be

(04:45):
feeling lighter, brighter andready to take on the world.
Thanks for tuning in to Fit TipFriday on the 2% Solution
Podcast Dai Manuel I'm ,reminding you that your journey
to health and wellness is amarathon, not a sprint.
Keep moving, keep laughing andkeep striving for your best self
.
See you next time where wecontinue to make small steps for

(05:06):
big and lasting changes.