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You Don’t Need More Motivation. You Need to Feel Fantastic First.

  • Writer: Stuart McLay
    Stuart McLay
  • Jun 22
  • 2 min read

If you keep thinking:


👉 “I need to be more disciplined.”

👉 “I just need to get back on it.”

👉 “Why can’t I stay consistent?”


Let me offer a new idea. You’re not the problem.Your energy is.


Because the truth is:


You don’t need more motivation to lose weight—you need to feel better first.

😩 Why You’re Stuck in the Motivation Trap


Most people think: “I’ll feel better once I lose weight.”


But what actually happens is:


  • You start a diet when you're already tired and stressed

  • You push yourself to work out harder

  • You restrict, overthink, and feel worse

  • And when motivation dips… you quit (again)


Sound familiar?


This isn’t a willpower problem. It’s an energy problem.


⚡️ The Real Reason You Can’t Stick to Anything


You’re not lazy. You’re drained.


Between work, kids, stress, sleep deprivation, and constant decision-making—you have nothing left in the tank.


When your emotional energy is shot, of course you can’t follow a strict plan. Of course you’re reaching for snacks, skipping workouts, and zoning out on the couch. You’re in survival mode.


You don’t need to push harder. You need to build your energy back up—physically and emotionally.

❤️ How to Start Feeling Better (Before You Lose Weight)


Here’s what we work on first inside my coaching:


✅ 1. Move for Energy (Not Fat Loss)


Forget punishing workouts. We focus on movement that leaves you feeling better, not more drained. That might be lifting weights, walking outdoors, dancing in the kitchen—whatever restores you.


✅ 2. Eat to Support Your Mood and Energy


Not “clean eating.” Not cutting carbs. Just simple, satisfying meals with enough protein and fuel to stabilise your energy and stop the cravings spiral.


✅ 3. Create Boundaries That Protect You


Saying yes to everyone else and squeezing your health in “if there’s time” isn’t working. We set realistic standards that match your actual life—not your ideal one.


✅ 4. Build Self-Trust Before Self-Control


You don’t need another plan to follow. You need to rebuild the belief that you can look after yourself—and that starts by feeling better first.


🔁 What Happens When You Feel Fantastic First?


When your energy comes up, suddenly:


  • You’re less reliant on motivation

  • You don’t dread workouts—you want to move

  • You stop emotional eating

  • You think more clearly

  • You make better choices

  • And you actually start seeing results


Because people who feel better… make better decisions.

🎯 Want to Lose Weight and Feel in Control Again?


We’ll do it differently this time. No short-term fix. No rules that make you feel worse. Just a simple plan that helps you feel fantastic first—so fat loss gets easier.


📅 Book a free consultation hereBook Now


Let’s take 20 minutes to build a plan that matches your life, your energy, and your goals.

 
 
 

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