I Was Doing Everything Right — So Why Wasn’t My Body Changing?

There was a time when I felt completely frustrated with my body.

I was working out consistently. I was eating “clean.” I was disciplined, committed, and doing everything I thought I was supposed to do.

And yet… my body wasn’t changing.

Fat loss had stalled. My energy felt off. And I couldn’t understand why what used to work for me no longer did.

If you’re a busy mom over 35 and this sounds familiar, I want you to know something important right away:

You’re not broken.

Why Fat Loss Feels Harder After 35

For years, I believed that if results weren’t happening, the answer must be to try harder:

• More workouts

• More cardio

• Less food
  

But after 35, that approach often backfires.

Hormonal changes, increased stress, lack of recovery, and muscle loss all play a role. What worked in your 20s and early 30s doesn’t always support your body the same way later on.

In my case, trying harder actually led to:

• Low energy

• Stubborn fat

• Feeling like my body was working against me
  

What I Was Doing Wrong (Without Realizing It)

Looking back, I can clearly see the mistakes I was making — and they’re the same ones I now see so many busy moms making:

• Undereating, thinking less food meant more fat loss

• Overdoing cardio, while under-prioritizing strength training

• Not lifting with intention, just “getting workouts in”

• Ignoring recovery, because life was already busy
  

None of this made me lazy or undisciplined. It simply meant my strategy no longer matched my body’s needs.

The Shift That Changed Everything

Everything started to change when I stopped trying harder and started training smarter.

I focused on:

• Strength training to build and protect lean muscle

• Eating enough to support my metabolism and hormones

• Reducing unnecessary stress on my body

• Following a plan that fit my real life — not a perfect one
  

That shift didn’t just change my body — it changed my relationship with fitness and food.

And it’s the exact same approach I now use with my clients.

How I Coach Busy Moms 35+ Today

The women I work with are not looking for extremes. They want results — but they also want energy, confidence, and sustainability.

That’s why my coaching focuses on:

• Strength training that fits into busy schedules

• Simple, repeatable nutrition (no restriction or guesswork)

• A mindset that allows flexibility instead of guilt

• Long-term consistency instead of quick fixes
  

This is how my clients stop starting over — and finally see progress that lasts.

If You’re Doing “Everything Right” and Still Not Seeing Results…

Please hear this:

It’s not a motivation problem. It’s not a willpower problem. And it’s definitely not because you’re failing.

You likely just need a smarter strategy — one designed for your body and this season of life.

If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and want guidance that actually works, I’d love to support you.

👉 You can reach out to me directly to learn more about my online coaching for busy moms 35+. You don’t have to figure this out alone. 💛