As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar turns over to 2024, millions of people around the world will be embarking on the familiar journey of setting New Year’s resolutions. And it’s pretty obvious that among the top New Year resolution contenders is the desire to lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle.

However, you probably won’t be surprised to hear that statistics reveal a disheartening truth — most New Year’s resolutions that people set for themselves, particularly those related to weight loss, end up abandoned by as early as mid-February. That’s why in this blog, I’m going to delve deeper into the reasons why the vast majority of DIY weight loss resolutions fail and why you should seriously consider the invaluable role that a qualified and experienced nutrition and weight loss coach (like myself and my colleagues at B-Fit) can help you with in achieving the sustainable healthy success that you want.

1. Improper Guidance

One of the main reasons why generic New Year’s resolutions to lose weight often fail is the absence of the right personal guidance. Fad diets that you’ll find online and in magazines all take a one-size-fits-all approach and because every individual is unique, with distinct dietary needs, preferences, and physical conditions, this means you’ll only end up frustrated and disappointed when the expected results fail to materialise. However, if you choose to hire a nutrition and weight loss coach like myself, you’ll be given a tailored program that will suit your specific requirements, such as taking into account factors like your age, rate of metabolism and any pre-existing health conditions you might have.

2. Unrealistic Expectations

Many DIY New Year’s resolutions to lose weight are set with unrealistic goals that are neither sustainable nor healthy, such a losing a stone in a week. Not only is rapid weight loss achieved through extreme diets or excessive exercise bad for your body in the long run, but these approaches are also often short-lived, because they damage your metabolism and so you’ll end up gaining more weight back in the end, which will show up in all the wrong places! A weight loss and nutrition coach will help you to set more realistic goals that will not only be achievable, but that will also ensure your journey to a healthier weight is both sustainable and safe. So, rather than setting unrealistic goals, your coach will help you to establish achievable milestones that are in alignment with your long-term vision, which will not only promote a sense of accomplishment and motivation, by also keeping you engaged and committed enough to finish the process.

3. Lack of Accountability

Without a doubt, self-discipline is a crucial part of any weight loss journey. However, doing things on your own will only get you so far, especially once your willpower starts to wane. Without having additional support and accountability, it’s all too easy to succumb to your old habits, like reaching for the wine or choccy biscuits after dinner on these dark winter nights. And that’s why DIY New Year’s resolutions to lose weight lack the support system that’s necessary to keep you on track. A nutrition and weight loss coach will not only provides regular check-ins, guidance and motivation, but will also hold you accountable for your actions and progress. This support is a key factor in not only maintaining momentum, but also in helping you to overcome the obstacles that will no doubt turn up. Regular check-ins, whether they’re through in-person meetings, calls or virtual sessions, your coach will not only monitor your progress, address the challenges that arise and celebrate your successes with you, all of which will be lacking if you try and take the DIY approach.

4. Inadequate Knowledge

There is SO much contradictory information online about losing weight, which can be not only confusing, but extremely overwhelming if you’re trying to figure out the right way to do it. DIY enthusiasts will find themselves lost trying to navigate themselves in a sea of diets, exercise routines and nutritional advice, which will only leave you feeling confused and frustrated. A coach, armed with professional knowledge, scientific research and experience, will cut through all this noise and provide you with evidence-based guidance that is proven to ensure that your efforts are focused on strategies that actually work, thus increasing the likelihood of your weight loss success.

5. Emotional Neglect

Ask anyone who has successfully lost a lot of weight — and kept it off! — and they will tell you that their weight loss journey wasn’t only on a physical level. That’s because losing weight successfully is also an emotional and mental journey, which is something that DIY weight loss New Year’s resolutions often overlook. By recognising the interconnectedness of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, your weight loss and nutrition coach prioritises the holistic approach to losing weight by also addressing the emotional triggers that have you craving sugar and carbs, as well as cultivating a positive mindset and better relationship with food. This comprehensive approach contributes to helping you identify and manage triggers, and encourages the development of healthier eating, which again increases the likelihood of your long-term success.

B-Fit for Life

So as you can see, the common pitfalls associated with DIY weight loss New Year’s resolutions can be overcome by enlisting the support of a qualified nutrition and weight loss coach. The personalised guidance, realistic goal setting, continuous accountability, evidence-based strategies and emotional support you’ll receive will significantly increase the chance of you not only achieving, but also maintaining your weight loss goals.

As 2024 rapidly approaches, if you’re seriously considering investing in the expertise and guidance of a professional coach like myself to help you turn your weight loss dreams into a reality, then CLICK HERE to have a look at my new B-Fit For Life programme (and grab a chance of getting a 20% discount on the full price!).

Remember, a weight loss and nutrition coach won’t just be a guide — they’ll be a dedicated partner On your journey toward a more healthier, fitter, fulfilling and fabulous life!

Love, Gaynor x