How to Stay Motivated on Your Weight Loss Journey?

Good morning and happy Tuesday! Hope you're all doing great today. It feels like forever since I last sat down for a chat like this, even though I’ve been filming while out walking and doing different types of videos. But today, I wanted to sit down and really talk to you about a topic that so many of you voted for in the group poll—how to stay motivated.

Now, I just want to say, I’ll be covering all the topics from the poll because they are all equally important, but today, let’s dive deep into motivation.

Motivation vs. Consistency

Here’s the truth: motivation will come and go. I lose motivation daily. That’s why it’s not about staying motivated—it’s about staying consistent and being disciplined. When you rely on motivation alone, you’ll struggle, because no one wakes up every single day feeling like smashing their goals. But if you focus on staying consistent, even on the days you don’t feel like it, that’s when the magic happens.

So how do you keep going? Let’s break it down.

1. Eat What You Love (Within Your Calories!)

One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to lose weight is cutting out everything they love. You don’t need to eat just chicken and rice to be in a calorie deficit. That’s boring. You’ll lose motivation in days.

I still eat chocolate, crisps, takeaways, and my little treats—I just make them fit into my calories. And you can do the same. Whether it’s a glass of wine, a slice of cake, or a McDonald's, you don’t have to deprive yourself. Just plan for it, track it, and enjoy it guilt-free.

2. Lower Calorie Alternatives & Mini Versions

I don’t always go for the "diet" version of food, but I do love mini versions of my favourite treats.

• Instead of a full-size cream egg, I’ll have a mini cream egg (55 calories).
• This morning, I had two mini hot cross buns (99 calories each) with yoghurt and fruit, and my whole breakfast was just 364 calories.
• I also love sharing treats with my kids—if I want something high-calorie, I’ll have half and save the rest for later.

This way, I still get to enjoy everything I love without feeling deprived.

3. Stop the "Finish Your Plate" Mindset

So many of us grew up being told to "finish everything on our plate"—but you don’t have to. You can save leftovers for later, share them, or even freeze them. You’re not wasting food—you’re listening to your body.

4. Set Small, Realistic Goals

When I first started, someone asked me, “How much weight do you want to lose?” and I just laughed and said, “Probably about 10 stone”—as if it was some wild, impossible number.

But instead of focusing on the huge goal, I just took it day by day.

Set small targets:
✔ Half a stone
✔ A new dress size
✔ Feeling better in your clothes

Small wins add up to big results.

5. Take Progress Photos & Measurements

I wish I had taken more before photos and measurements. The scale does not always tell the full story! Your weight might stay the same, but your body will change.

✔ Clothes fitting better
✔ Face looking slimmer
✔ Inches lost

Even if you hate how you look now, take the photos. One day, you’ll be so glad you did.

6. Track Everything (Even When You Go Over!)

There will be days when you go over your calories. That’s normal. The key is to still track it.

Most of the time, you’ll realise you haven’t gone as far over as you thought. But if you just give up and say, “Sod it, I won’t track today,” that’s when things spiral out of control.

Track, move on, and don’t punish yourself.

7. Reward Yourself (Not Just with Food!)

Celebrate your wins, big or small!

✔ Buy yourself a new top
✔ Treat yourself to a solo coffee date
✔ Get your nails done
✔ Plan a day out

It doesn’t have to be expensive—but acknowledging your progress keeps you going.

8. Stay Hydrated

It sounds simple, but drinking enough water is a game changer.

Most of the time, when we think we’re hungry, we’re actually thirsty. Try drinking a glass of water before eating—you’d be surprised how often it helps.

9. Focus on Non-Scale Victories (NSVs!)

The scale isn’t everything. Some of the biggest wins have nothing to do with numbers.

✔ Fitting comfortably into a seat with arms
✔ Going on an aeroplane without worrying about the seatbelt
✔ Walking up the stairs without being out of breath
✔ Feeling more confident in your clothes

The scale might not move every week, but your body is still changing.

10. Get Outside & Move More

Even if you can’t get to the gym, even if you’re busy with kids or work, just move.

✔ Go for a 10-minute walk
✔ Get fresh air
✔ Walk around the house while on the phone
✔ Play with your kids outside

Honestly, just getting out of the house makes a huge difference to your mindset and motivation.

11. Push Through the Hard Days

Some days, you won’t feel like doing anything. That’s normal.

But those are the days when you need to push through the most.

Even if you don’t feel like it, get dressed, get moving, put on your favourite playlist—you will feel so much better for it.

And remember this: You haven’t come this far to only come this far.

Final Thoughts

✔ You don’t need motivation every day—you need consistency.
✔ You don’t need to eat boring food—eat what you love, just in moderation.
✔ The scale isn’t everything—look at how you feel, how your clothes fit, and how your energy has improved.
✔ Small steps lead to big changes.

Just take it one meal at a time, one day at a time.

You’ve got this. 💪💫