Why Nutrition for Weight Loss Feels So Confusing for Women?

Truth Bomb

I’m going to start this post with a truth bomb: the more confused you are about nutrition, the better… at least for the multinational corporations behind supplements and diet companies. The more lost you feel, the more they profit.

It's no wonder Nutrition for Weight Loss Feels So Confusing for Women. The sooner we wake up to this and educate ourselves effectively, the better.

The Influence of Influencers

BUT… (because there’s always a but)! Your next worst enemy? Influencers and pseudo-science peddlers.

Unfortunately, social media has become one of the biggest marketplaces on the internet. Our brains are bombarded daily with fake images, fake claims, and—let’s be honest—fake people. We are being lied to at an alarming rate, and most of us don’t have the time or energy to sift through all the noise to get to the truth.

You Already Know What To Do

Here’s something you probably don’t acknowledge often enough: You already know what you need to do to lose weight and feel better.

You don’t need the next diet plan, supplement, or even protein powder to reach your goals. What you need is your time and your commitment to yourself.

I could stop the post here because that’s really the truth of it. But the bigger question is: why do we keep choosing everything else over ourselves?

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Questions Worth Asking

This question doesn’t have a single answer—it has layers. And while you may never get to the bottom of all of them, you can start by asking yourself a few powerful questions:

• What resources do I already have available to support my health and wellness goals? (Think financial, people, skills, knowledge, etc.)

• What’s one barrier I allow to get in my way—a barrier I actually create myself?

• What stories do I tell myself when I avoid stepping toward my goals?

• When I achieve my health and wellness goals, how will I feel within myself? (Make it about emotions and mindset, not appearance.)

  
  

Turning Answers Into Action

Once you’ve reflected on the above, it’s time to create a plan:

• Where do your strengths lie? (Meal prep, easy recipes, planning ahead?)

• Who can you turn to for support—friends, family, or professionals?

• How do you work through your mental chatter? (Coach, counsellor, trusted friend, other tools?)

• Who inspires you? Are you choosing role models who lift you up—or hold you back?

Where True Wellness Comes From

Weight loss and wellness are not bought in a tub or a packet. They are built through community, support, self-compassion, and self-awareness.

When you see influencers or supplement companies selling products that feel “icky” or too good to be true, unfollow them, switch off the TV, and turn back to the power of your own resources.

The more we empower ourselves, the more empowered we feel—and the more action we take that aligns with that empowerment.

Your Next Step

We are not victims of circumstance. We are the result of our choices. And every day, we get the opportunity to make different choices—if we’re willing to take responsibility for the ones keeping us stuck.

So, what is your next step toward your health and wellness goals?

• What resources will you turn to first?

• Who will you reach out to for support?

Remember: you already know what to do. Now it’s time to act.

Ready for Support?

If you’d like guidance to get started, you can explore my coaching options:

👉 1:1 Fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching (hybrid delivery). LEARN MORE HERE

👉 Online coaching including fitness programs (home or gym), nutrition, lifestyle support, and more. LEARN MORE HERE

👉 Meal Planning E-Book which combines my professional guidance as a nutrition coach and the power of AI to create your personalised meal plan. LEARN MORE HERE