When Progress Slows: Are You Really Doing What You Think You're Doing?
- Coach Paris
- 2 days ago
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When Progress Slows: Are You Really Doing What You Think You're Doing?
As I return from vacation and get back to reality, I’ve decided it’s time for some honesty.I’ve been asking myself: What am I really doing—and why is the scale stuck?
Truth is, I didn’t gain any weight on vacation (yay for that!), but let’s be clear—it wasn’t because I made amazing food choices. We shared most meals, so portions were small. I skipped the sweets and only had one drink the whole trip. Wins, for sure.
But…I also know fruits and vegetables were lower than usual, and I didn’t eat with the same intention I do at home. I’m proud that sugar didn’t sneak in, but I’m also aware that it’s time to move the needle.
So here it is—Band-Aid ripped off. Let’s go. If you're not seeing progress, and you feel like you’re doing all the right things, it’s time to ask a hard question:
Are you actually doing what you think you’re doing?
I say this with love and experience—from my own journey and coaching thousands of people: we often convince ourselves we’re "on track" when we’re really drifting. Let’s talk about how that happens, why it matters, and how to pull it back together before you give up.
Where We Drift Without Realizing It
1. Tracking "most" of the time. That handful of nuts, the leftover fries, the little extras don’t get tracked—and they count. Power of 13 #4 (Track your food and your feelings) exists for a reason. Awareness is power.
2. Estimating portions instead of measuring. A tablespoon of peanut butter becomes a heaping spoonful. A cup of rice becomes two. These small errors can create a calorie surplus without you even noticing.
3. Weekend free-for-alls. You’re structured Monday through Friday, then it all goes sideways on the weekend. Progress made in five days gets erased in two.
4. Too many "healthy" extras. Granola, nut butters, smoothies, protein bars, wine. All can be part of a healthy diet, but not if they’re consumed without boundaries.
5. Doing the same workouts over and over. You’re showing up but not pushing yourself. Power of 13 #2 (Move at least 30 minutes) and #11 (Weight-bearing activity) only work when they challenge you.
Why Honesty Is a Game-Changer
This isn’t about guilt or shame. It’s about clarity. If you can be radically honest with yourself about what you’re actually doing, you can make meaningful changes.
Awareness is the first step to transformation.
When clients get honest, they find their blind spots—and that’s where the magic happens. They stop feeling stuck and start feeling empowered.
What to Do Right Now
1. Track everything for one week—no exceptions. Every bite, lick, and taste. Every snack, every drink. You need the truth before you can make changes.
2. Review your Power of 13 habits. Where have you gotten lazy? Where are you skipping steps? Use it as a checklist and be real with yourself.
3. Stop eyeballing. Start measuring. Invest in a food scale, use measuring cups. You’ll be surprised how far off we get when we guess.
4. Rein in the weekends. Set a structure for Saturday and Sunday. A little planning can keep you from starting over every Monday.
5. Add intention back into your movement. Switch up your workouts. Try something new. Add strength. Stretch more (Power of 13 #6). Move with purpose again.
Real-Life Example
A client of mine was "doing everything right" but hadn’t lost a pound in 6 weeks. When we reviewed her tracker, she was eating about 400 extra calories per day in protein bars, wine, and "just a few" chips after dinner.
Once she tightened up her tracking, set a wine limit, and started measuring again, the scale started moving. But more importantly, she felt proud. She stopped feeling defeated.
That’s the power of awareness.
Be Honest, Not Harsh
This is your gentle (but firm) reminder: You don’t need to beat yourself up. You just need to be honest. When progress slows, it’s not always about effort—sometimes it’s about direction.
So ask yourself: Am I truly doing what I think I’m doing?
If the answer is no, don’t panic. Just recalibrate.
Let’s get honest together. Book a 1:1 and let’s map out a fresh plan.
Let me support you 💜,
Coach Paris
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