Have you ever wondered what happens to fat when you lose weight? Well, those tiny fat cells don't magically disappear, they actually shrink in size - THE NUMBER OF CELLS REMAIN THE SAME! Think of them as deflated water balloons, always there, waiting to refill if you’re not careful! 🎈

The Quick Fix Appeal⏱️
Quick-fix diets that promise rapid weight loss might seem tempting, but they often set us up for long-term challenges. When we lose weight too quickly, our metabolism slows down, and we risk losing precious muscle mass—both of which make it harder to keep the weight off.

A study on "The Biggest Loser" contestants found that after significant weight loss, participants experienced a drastic slowdown in metabolism. Even after regaining weight, their metabolism didn't return to previous levels, making weight maintenance a constant struggle (Health.Harvard).

Rapid weight loss can lead to muscle loss, further slowing metabolism. Since muscle tissue burns more calories than fat, losing muscle means we burn fewer calories daily, increasing the likelihood of weight gain... Let the And so the YoYo begins..........

Why Slow & Steady Wins 🐢

Losing weight too quickly can also leave you feeling toxic and sluggish. That’s because fat cells don’t just store energy - they hold toxins and hormones (such as estrogen). When these are released too fast, your body can feel overwhelmed.

Diet vs. Exercise 🐢

You might have heard that you can’t out-exercise a bad diet! What you eat is the key to fat loss. Exercise is still important - it boosts metabolism and builds lean muscle, but food needs to be the foundation.

With supermarkets overflowing with highly processed foods that offer little nutritional value, we're facing a crisis where people consume too many calories but remain nutritionally deprived at the same time! This is a real problem!

Let's Stop the Yo-Yo Dieting Cycle 🚫

If you’re frustrated with the lose-gain cycle, trust me, you’re not alone. Over the years, I’ve coached hundreds of people worldwide and witnessed the heartbreaking damage caused by fast and fad diets. Low energy, hormonal imbalances, hair loss, depression, poor gut health…the list goes on. And honestly, it makes me angry!🤬

These diets are designed to fail you - setting you up for frustration, self-blame, and starting over again and again. It’s just not fair. That’s why I created Ditch the Diet. It’s my way of fighting back against the industry that’s done more harm than good. No fads, no cookie-cutter plans, just real strategies to help you feel energised, healthy, and in control for the long term.

💬 Learn more about how you can make 2025 the year of feeling great, for good.
I'd love to here from you if you have any questions about how Ditch the Diet can work for you.

Rachelle Turrell

Naturopath | Nutrition Coach | Program creator
BNatMed, BSPort, NMHNZ