Why “Moderation” Is Bullsh*t (And What Real Fat Loss Progress Looks Like)
Habit of the Week #6 | Your Daily Habit Challenge: Lift weights 2-3 Times This Week
“Just do it in moderation.”
We’ve all heard that one before.
But let’s be honest — moderation is kind of bullshit.
Not because it’s wrong in theory…
but because it’s completely subjective.
What does “moderation” even mean?
Is having wine three nights a week moderation?
What about skipping workouts on weekends?
Or eating dessert every night?
Go out and ask five people what moderation is and you’ll get five different answers.
That’s why this advice keeps so many women stuck between all-in and all-out, trying to hit an invisible target.
So instead of giving you another vague rule, let’s talk about what progress actually looks like in real life.
WHAT REAL PROGRESS LOOKS LIKE
You can be eating better, sleeping more, lifting consistently and still see no change on the scale.
You step on, see the same number, and think, “What’s the point?”
But the truth is…
👉 The scale doesn’t measure what matters most.
When you lift weights, your body composition changes.
You lose fat, build muscle, improve bone density, and reduce inflammation (none of which always shows up in pounds.)
You might weigh the same but fit into smaller jeans.
You might see inches drop even when the scale won’t move.
You might wake up with more energy and less doubt.
So even if the scale doesn’t change, These are still evidence your body is responding.
HERE ARE 5 REAL MARKERS OF PROGRESS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SCALE
Strength Gains — You’re lifting heavier, moving smoother, feeling capable.
Body Measurements — Inches dropping where it matters most.
Progress Photos — Visible tone and definition that numbers can’t show.
Energy & Mood — Better sleep, fewer crashes, steadier emotions.
Confidence & Consistency — Keeping promises to yourself, showing up more often.
Muscle is denser than fat.
One pound of muscle takes up less space, so that means you can get smaller even while weighing the same.
When the scale number doesn’t move, your body might still be transforming.
That’s not “no progress.”
That’s exactly what progress looks like sometimes.
You’ve probably spent years trying to shrink yourself.
Smaller meals. Smaller clothes. Smaller expectations.
But lifting weights teaches you something different:
It’s not about shrinking — it’s about expanding.
Expanding your energy.
Your confidence.
Your belief in what’s possible.
Every rep you complete is proof you can do hard things.
Every healthy choice is an act of self-respect.
Every small win rebuilds trust in yourself.
That’s the true transformation — not a smaller body, but a stronger identity.
When we work with clients 1 on 1, we start with what I call their non-negotiables.
These are things like family dinners, date nights, weekends away.
Then we build a fat loss plan around those things, not against them.
Because sustainability isn’t about giving everything up.
It’s about finding your balance point and adjusting as life happens.
That’s what makes our my coaching work every time.
One client was able to enjoy wine every weekend and still lost 15 lbs.
Another took weekends off from tracking and continued making steady progress.
A third juggled work travel, ate out regularly, and still dropped two pant sizes.
Different lifestyles.
Different approaches.
Same results — because the plan fit THEM specifically.
So if you’re ready to stop guessing and figure out what strength, nutrition, and balance actually look like for you…
👉 Reply with the word “READY”
We’ll chat for a little to make you’re a good fit for my 1:1 coaching program and if you are, inside, you’ll learn how to:
Train smarter, not harder.
Eat to fuel your body — not fight it.
Measure progress by energy, strength, and self-trust — not just a number on the scale.
Because the only difference between the woman you are now and the one you want to become is the decision to keep showing up.
Much love,
Coach Anthony
Wanna work with me 1-on-1? Dm me the word “READY” below👇🏻