“I’m Good All Week… So Why Am I Not Losing Weight?”
- Stuart McLay
- Jun 4
- 3 min read
If you’ve ever said:
“I’m good all week—but I’m just not seeing results…”You’re not alone. And you’re not broken.
But there is a reason your progress is stalling. And it’s probably not what you think.
💣 The Hard Truth: You’re Not Actually in a Deficit
You’re eating well, training hard, and being “good” Monday to Friday.But then the weekend hits—and suddenly there’s a few drinks, a takeaway, a cheeky dessert, a hangover day… and before you know it, the calorie deficit you worked so hard for? Gone.
All it takes is one night out to undo a whole week of effort.
Not because you’ve “failed.”But because those small moments add up—more than you realise.
🍕 Why One Takeaway Can Cancel Out Your Week
Here’s the maths:
To lose 1lb of body fat, you need to create a deficit of around 3,500 calories.
If you’re on a 500-calorie deficit Monday to Friday, that’s 2,500 calories. But throw in a Saturday night out—5 drinks and a takeaway—and you’ve just added back 2,500+ calories.
Add a lazy Sunday with more snacks and less movement. You're not just at maintenance. You might be in a surplus.
No wonder it feels like you’re stuck.
🧠 The Real Problem Isn’t Food. It’s This.
Not sticking to your calories is a symptom—not the root issue. The real problem?
👉 Fear of missing out
👉 Not wanting to let others down
👉 Struggling to say no to social invites or peer pressure
👉 Using food and drink to cope with stress or reward yourself
Until you work on that? No plan will work. Because no plan gets a fair test.
😫 The Emotional Cost of Inconsistency
This isn’t just about numbers. It’s about the emotional toll of starting over every Monday.
Guilt after overeating
Feeling like a failure
Wondering why your body isn’t changing
Losing motivation (again)
Sound familiar? That’s not a willpower problem. That’s a lifestyle mismatch.
🚨 What Consistency Actually Looks Like
Consistency doesn’t mean never enjoying a night out or having a biscuit.It means being aware of your choices and learning how to balance short-term pleasure with long-term goals.
You need a plan that works with your lifestyle—not against it.
🛠 Here’s How to Start
You don’t need to give up your social life. You just need a bit of strategy.
✅ Plan ahead
Know when your events are and adjust your week around them.
✅ Use “If–Then” Planning
If I have a night out Saturday, then I’ll reduce my calories slightly during the week.
✅ Set Boundaries in Advance
Decide before you’re offered food or drinks if it’s worth it.
✅ Have the Honest Conversations
Let the people around you know why this matters. They can’t support you if they don’t know what you need.
💬 Ask Yourself This:
“What’s really more important—this extra takeaway…Or waking up feeling strong, confident, and in control?”
Because if you keep making decisions that don’t match your goals…You’ll keep getting results that don’t match your effort.
🎯 Want a Plan That Actually Works?
If you’re tired of doing “everything right” and still getting nowhere…Let’s change that.
I’ll help you build a flexible plan that fits your life, teaches you how to set boundaries, and helps you lose weight without giving up your weekends.
📅 Book a free consultation today → Book Here.
No pressure. Just a chat about what’s holding you back—and how we can fix it together.
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