The Resolution Loop You’re Stuck In

Every year, thousands of women write down the same fat loss goals on January 1.

“Lose 20 pounds.”

“Stop binge eating.”

“Cut out carbs.”

And every year, most of those goals end in burnout, frustration, and a whole lot of self-blame.

If you’re nodding your head, you’re not alone, and you’re not failing. You’re just following a method that doesn’t work.

And I’ve got a better way. One that’s helped me (and thousands of my clients) finally see results that last.

Why Resolutions Fail (Even with the Best Intentions)

Most resolutions fall into one of three categories:

• Too vague (“lose weight” with no action plan)
  
• Too shallow (focused only on outcome, not process)
  
• Too rushed (expecting 10+ years of diet damage to disappear in 21 days)
  

And don’t get me started on how many women skip the one thing that could actually help: a reverse diet.

Yep, I said it.

Reverse Dieting Is Often the Step You’re Avoiding

If you’ve been eating 1,200 calories or less and still aren’t seeing results, trying another fat loss phase won’t help — because your metabolism needs a reset.

And yes, committing to a reverse diet can be scary. Starting ANYTHING that creates massive change and growth can be scary.

I’ve had women spend MONTHS (even years) doing everything but the thing they know they need, out of fear. Fear of failure. Fear of gaining weight. Fear of trying something new.

But what if the thing you’re most afraid of… is actually the one thing that will finally work?

In this episode, I talk about how my mindset shifted when I let go of “quick fix” resolution thinking and started focusing on long-term metabolism health and sustainable fat loss through reverse dieting.

💡 Curious where your metabolism currently sits? This free starter kit will help you figure it out: Heal Your Metabolism Starter Kit

You’re Not Lazy. You Just Need a New Approach.

If you’ve ever written the same resolution multiple years in a row, it’s not because you’re not trying, it’s because the approach hasn’t been working.

You don’t need more willpower.

You don’t need to cut more carbs.

You don’t need to try another Whole30.

You need:

• Clarity around what you actually want (and why)
  
• A system that supports your metabolism (not one that tanks it)
  
• Macro targets that adapt to your body and lifestyle (not random calculator numbers)
  

If you’ve been spinning in the cycle of food guilt, low energy, and binge/restrict — the solution isn’t harder dieting. It’s a smarter strategy.

Start here: Metabolism and Fat Loss Coaching

The Compound Effect of Consistency

One of the most powerful shifts I made was releasing the timeline.

Instead of expecting to heal 10 years of diet damage in 30 days, I committed to showing up consistently: hitting my macros, learning how to fuel my body, and giving myself grace on the hard days.

This is how fat loss actually happens.

It’s not flashy. It’s not viral-TikTok-trendy. It’s just science + consistency.

Want help mapping out your own plan? This blog post on how to reverse diet is a fab place to start.

And if you’ve got 50+ pounds to lose and are still wondering if reverse dieting is the right move — this episode will clear it all up for you: Should You Reverse Diet If You Have 10+ Pounds to Lose?

TL;DR – Ditch the Resolutions, Heal Your Metabolism

Here’s the tea, my gal:

• You can create sustainable fat loss without writing one more vague resolution.
  
• You can feel confident in your body, without cutting out wine or chocolate.
  
• You can lose weight by eating more, IF you take the time to heal your metabolism first.
  

You just need to start.

So if you’re done with diet culture and ready to actually hit your goals in 2025 — you know where to find me. And if you don’t, you can find me here (@cschmidt.fit) on Instagram 😉