Let’s cut straight to the chase. If you ended up here by Googling “how to lose weight fast” – welcome. You’re not alone. In fact, it’s one of the most searched topics online. Which is exactly why there are thousands of people making money by telling you what you want to hear – but not what you need to hear.
There’s no secret. No magic fix. No “hack.”
There are only two things that matter:
1. Activity
2. Proper diet
Yep, that simple. And that hard.
Before we go any further: I’m not an expert.
I’m not a nutritionist. Not a personal trainer. I don’t have any certifications, no fancy titles, and I’m not trying to sell you anything. I honestly don’t know much about weight loss beyond a bit of common sense, a bit of experience, and a good dose of observation. That’s what you’ll get here.
I’ve never struggled with my weight either, apart from a little “dad bod” that snuck up over the years – more about volume than weight. I’ve never really cared about the number on the scale, but I do try to stay a bit active for the sake of my heart.
So why write about this? Because I’m tired of paywalled articles and overpriced online courses that wrap up basic truths and sell them like gold. And because I know a lot of people need to hear that it’s really not that complicated. It’s just bloody hard work and a good amount of willpower.
Your body isn’t playing on your team – it’s playing on experience.
Have you ever lost weight, only to gain it all back again? You’re not alone.
The body tends to “remember” the highest weight you’ve had – and it tries to get back there. Kind of like a bad habit with a bad memory.
That means it takes more than a one-time stunt.
It takes discipline. Over time.
According to research (yep, I Googled it too), the body has a “set point” – a weight it naturally tries to maintain. If you’ve been heavier before, your body will often aim to return to that weight. It feels unfair, but it’s biology.
And it can be overcome – with effort and patience.
Diets work. At first.
You know the ones: low carb, juice cleanses, meal replacements, keto, 5:2 fasting. Sure – they can have an effect. But they won’t help you unless you change the habits that got you there in the first place. Your body is smart. It adapts to lower food intake, and when you start eating normally again, your body thinks: “Better store all this energy while I can!”
Proper diet doesn’t mean perfect diet.
You don’t have to be fanatical.
You don’t have to cut out everything you enjoy.
You don’t have to eat chicken and broccoli every day or feel guilty for having an ice cream in the sun.
But you do need to eat sensibly. Consistently.
And you need to move your body. Consistently.
And you have to accept that you’ll stumble along the way.
That’s normal. It doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
It just means you’re human.
Because we are human. We’re meant to live, not just survive.
What’s the point of having a “perfect” body if the cost is missing out on all the amazing tastes and experiences life offers?
Food is more than fuel. It’s joy, culture, memories – and sometimes even therapy.
In my opinion, it’s absolutely possible to eat well and live healthily at the same time.
It’s about balance. Not perfection.
You don’t need to buy anything.
- Not an app.
- Not a coach.
- Not a program.
- Not a meal replacement.
You don’t need to spend money to get started.
What you need is honesty. With yourself.
How much are you really moving?
What are you really eating? How often are you making choices that actually give your body what it needs?
That said, it can be worth spending money on motivation. For some people, it genuinely helps to have a coach, join a support group, or invest in a community. But it’s not necessary. You’re the one who has to do the work anyway.
Just never, ever buy a paywalled article that promises you a “miracle cure” or a “secret method experts don’t want you to know about.” It doesn’t exist.
Spend your money on something that actually gives you something real instead. Like a vacation, for example. Last time I was in Spain, we clocked over 15,000 steps a day without even trying. It was just part of the experience. Maybe motivation comes easier in a different setting. Maybe for some, it’s less about what you do, and more about where you are.
es, it’s hard – but it’s possible.
Just like in working life:
Sometimes, it’s just hard work that gets the job done.
No quick fixes. No shortcuts.
Just patience, consistency, and willpower.
Brutally simple – and brutally tough.
But that’s how it is.
And once you accept that, it actually gets easier.
Because then you stop wasting energy looking for shortcuts that don’t exist.
Instead, you can start focusing on the small things that actually make a difference.
Maybe it’s cutting the sugar from your daily coffee.
Maybe it’s skipping that one beer at night.
Maybe it’s finding an activity that feels like fun instead of exercise.
(Did you know that kayaking actually activates almost every muscle in your body?)
It doesn’t have to be brutal.
It doesn’t have to be perfect.
It just has to be a little better than yesterday.
Small steps. Small choices.
Day after day.
That’s how bodies – and careers – are built
Why am I even writing this?
This isn’t really what I usually write about.
Most of my work is about careers, relationships, personal development, and all that.
But I wanted to include this piece – if nothing else, as a little traffic magnet.
Let’s be honest: a lot of people click on topics like this.
And if it helps them discover the other things I write about too, then it’s worth it.
Because really, it’s the same message.
Just like weight loss, success in working life is about hard work and motivation.
There are no shortcuts to lasting results.
You might achieve quick wins for a short while, but it’s through patience, steady effort, and honest choices that real, solid results are built.
Brick by brick.
Step by step.
Whether you want a healthier body or a stronger career, the principle is the same:
Build the right way, be honest with yourself, and don’t fall for promises of easy solutions.
It’s hard.
It’s demanding.
But it’s possible – and it’s worth it.
And just to be clear:
I don’t struggle with my weight.
But volume… well, that’s another story. 😄
So maybe this article was a little for you. And a little for me.
