Author name: Kayla Cox

Summary On my 80-pound weight loss journey, I realized that my perfectionism was only leading to yo-yo dieting. I discovered a paradox: to get better results, I actually needed to lower my expectations. Key Takeaways 1. Losing weight will not automatically fix personal, financial, or relationship struggles, but it does solve physical challenges like mobility […]

Summary In this video, I explain how fine the line is between a caloric deficit and a caloric surplus. Often, we think weight gain is caused by massive overeating, but it’s usually the result of small daily habits—like “death by a thousand paper cuts”. Just 150 extra calories a day can lead to gaining 15

Summary In this video, I explain why I choose “dirty fasting” over “clean fasting” and how this method helped me lose 80 pounds and maintain my weight in a healthy BMI range. While “clean” fasting rules often demand water only (and absolutely no flavors, mints, or sweeteners), I found that approach rigid and difficult to

Summary In this video, the focus is on a major mindset shift that occurred at the start of 2016. After a frustrating year of intense workouts and restrictive habits that led to minimal results and eventual weight regain, a single question changed everything: “What would this look like if it were easy?”. The “Easy” Plan

Summary In this first live stream of 2026, I kicked off the year by committing to weekly Friday Q&A sessions to help keep everyone motivated. I shared a bit about my own journey—losing 80 pounds (from 222 lbs to 142 lbs) and maintaining that loss since 2018 using OMAD (One Meal A Day). I fielded

Summary In this video, I share why I refuse to label any food as “junk” or “poison,” and how shifting my mindset was a critical part of my weight loss journey. Back in 2014, when I hit my lowest point, I initially blamed food corporations for my struggles. However, I eventually realized that no one