MY PHILOSOPHY | ZERO FIT LIFE

(BEFORE YOU BEGIN) GET MENTALLY READY

I believe in sustainable weight loss that lasts. With a Keto or Low Carb, Zero Sugar Diet, you can lose weight and keep it off—but it starts in your mind. Weight loss is a mental game first. That’s why my meals, steps, and philosophy are designed to help you overcome mental hurdles and lead you to real success. You must focus on your diet first, and then your workout routine after 60 days of focusing on your diet.

My weight loss philosophy is that diet is the most crucial foundation for any weight loss journey. You can lose a significant amount of weight through diet alone, if you know what diet to maintain and what to eat. You may have experienced unsuccessful attempts in the past by focusing solely on your gym routine. The reality is, diet and exercise work hand in hand to achieve sustainable results.

After a workout, it’s essential to know what go-to meals will properly fuel your body while keeping you burning fat for energy through a low-carb, no-sugar diet. I have plenty of free resources that go over and explain this, as well as a free 5-Day Meal Digital Meal Plan to jumpstart your weight loss journey —it’s designed to make the process easy and approachable, so you can build consistency and feel empowered in your food choices and overall journey.

No confusion, no frustration—just a clear, actionable plan with meals designed to help you succeed. However, before you dive into any of those resources, please read below on my philosophy first on how to start this journey with ease.

(FIRST 30-60 DAYS) FOCUS ON YOUR DIET

For the first 30-60 days, your focus should be entirely on your diet. Trying to combine an exercise routine with learning how to meal prep can feel overwhelming and lead to burnout.

Instead, take it slow and build one habit at a time. This approach helps you create a sustainable foundation for long-term success. Start small with my free 5-Day Digital Meal Plan, designed to make your first steps simple, effective, and stress-free.

During this time, don’t focus on counting calories excessively. Let your body adjust naturally to the new way of eating. Instead, focus on building the habit of meal prepping and learning what works for your lifestyle.

This step builds discipline and muscle memory. You’ll learn how to:

Stick to a meal prep schedule.
Adjust your weekly routine to prioritize meal prep.

This foundation is crucial before adding anything else to your plan.

(60-90 DAYS) PLAN FOR FITNESS

At the 60-90 day mark, evaluate your schedule, energy levels, and mood. Think about:

When you can realistically fit gym time into your life.
What adjustments you need to make to hit your fitness goals.

(AFTER 90 DAYS) START LIGHT @ THE GYM

Once you’re ready, ease into gym workouts. Download my free beginner workout guide if you need help getting started. In the beginning, you only need 40 minutes at the gym to get the hang of it. As you build the habit, adding more time will come naturally.

Here’s a simple plan:

10 minutes on a cardio machine.
10 minutes on a stair climber or similar machine.
10 minutes of weight reps.
10 minutes of additional cardio.

Start with two sessions per week and build from there. When it feels like second nature, add another day and keep growing.

MONITOR YOUR PROGRESS

Weigh yourself weekly, first thing in the morning before eating or drinking. As long as the scale is moving down—even slowly—you’re on the right track. If weekly begins stressing you out, switch to bi-weekly.

BREAK THROUGH PLATEAUS

If you hit a plateau, download the Lose It! app. Input your current weight and goal to calculate your calorie budget. Track your meals daily and reflect weekly on what’s working and where you can improve.

NEVER GIVE UP

You will make sacrifices, but every step forward is worth it. Stay consistent, stay determined, and watch the results unfold. If you are ready to take the next step, check out The Rules of Low Carb, No Sugar/Keto Diets to see if this is something that is right for you.