Buy into the process. Weight gain doesn't happen immediately. It's surprisingly gradual majority of the time. That's why it sticks. It's the exact same with sustainable weight loss. The issue though, is we think that if we fast track it....it will stick. IT DOES NOT. The rate of weight re-gain after diets is astronomical. Here's a fact nugget for you: - If calorie intake exceeds output by even 100 calories/day for a whole year, that equates to approximately 10.3lbs of body fat gained. - In contrast, if food intake decreases by 100 calories/day and energy expenditure increases by 100 calories/day, this equates to a yearly deficit equal to 21lbs of body fat. The common denominator here is: it's gradual and subtle. Time is going to pass. Either do your journey correctly and make the progress stick, or incorrectly and fail anyway lol. There is no easy route. Choose to do it right. Lean into the process. Coach Em