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In this week's episode I talk about the really hard task of learning to love slow weight loss. First of all, it’s OK to lose weight fast, IF you are being healthy and losing weight slowly does not make it more likely that the weight will stay off. What matters is that you are being healthy and that you continue to eat in the same way that made you lose weight once you reach goal. What is slow? Less than 1 lb a week. People complain when losing “only” 3 or 4lbs a week. That is not slow, that is fast! Let’s say your weight loss takes 2 years. Are you going to say in 2 years time that you wish it hadn’t taken so long? No. You will be happy fitting into your size 6 jeans. Weight loss is not linear. You need to have the mentality of keeping on going. Stick to the same protocol for 2 weeks. If no weight loss, then do the following in this order. Check your diet for hidden sugar and flour. Make sure no snacking and really eating within an 8-hour window. Cut down on fruit. Cut down on starchy veggies, such as corn and potatoes, and also limit beans. Make sure you are only eating if hungry. Try one meal a day. Try eliminating carbs so that you go into Keto. Weight loss will likely go slowly when you are very close to goal weight. Expect to lose 0.5 lbs a week. Eating healthy and treating your body well is more important than losing weight fast. Women in their 50s should expect to try harder! Join the next BestShape50 FREE 7-Day Challenge! BestShape50.com/challenge The next challenge is starting soon. For 7 days, the challenge will be to follow along with the BestShape50 weight loss plan. Commit to eating no sugar and no flour Eat twice a day between an 8-hour window Prep your food for the week on Day 1 Plan your food every morning Weigh every morning Come and join us! BestShape50.com/challenge