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Lifestyle Evolution

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6 contributions to Lifestyle Evolution
#7 - Self-fulfilling myth - "I just can't lose weight."
This is never true. What's actually true is that you haven't found the approach that works for your body yet — and that's not your fault. Most weight loss programs aren't built for you. They're built for the average person, applied to everyone, regardless of how different our bodies actually are. They don't look at your bloodwork. They don't ask about your thyroid, your insulin resistance, your hormones, your stress load, or your sleep. They hand you a generic calorie target and call it a plan. And then there's this: many programs will tell you it's fine to "moderate" processed food — a little here, a little there, as long as it fits within your calories. We'd push back on that hard. Processed food isn't just empty calories. It's often the very thing driving the blood sugar swings, inflammation, and cravings that are keeping you stuck in the first place. "Everything in moderation" sounds reasonable — until you realize moderation of the wrong things can still keep you spinning your wheels for years. There's more, too — programs that ignore how medications interact with weight, that don't account for past dieting history wrecking your metabolism, that treat a 25-year-old and a 55-year-old woman in perimenopause the exact same way. You are not broken. You haven't failed. You've likely just never had anyone look at the whole picture — your labs, your history, your actual biology — before handing you a plan. That's the difference. That's the work. Comment and tell me — has a program ever told you "everything in moderation" was fine, when deep down you knew it wasn't working for you? OR, are you one of those people who believed you truly could not lose weight, and then you found Lifestyle Evolution and your perspective changed? We would love to hear from you!!
#7 - Self-fulfilling myth - "I just can't lose weight."
4 likes • 8d
I remember fondly (so many years ago!) when Dr. Steve shared a huge "ah ha" moment with me. I was telling him what I was eating for breakfast and it included yogurt (which is such a healthy option, full of protein). The key piece he called out was that the yogurt I was eating had fruit in the bottom and essentially had the same grams of sugar as a CANDY BAR! Yikes. I never bought yogurt with fruit again, lol.
Update and Checking In
Hello Everyone. This past couple of weeks has been very hard for our family, with the loss of our little sister Emily (shared in an earlier post). There are no words for how this loss has hit our family. We have a long road ahead. But I am looking forward to getting back to my passion - our community and the work we do. 💚 Anyone who knows me, knows that family and loved ones are at the heart of who I am and everything I do - life is too short and I want to love fiercely for every second of it! Today, my message to all of you is this - quit waiting. Quit waiting until the perfect time. Quit waiting until you get some sign. Quit waiting for tomorrow. Whether you are waiting to go after better health, a new relationship, a new job, a new place to live, etc. - none of us are guaranteed tomorrow. And life IS far too short to keep waiting when the best time is NOW. This beautiful young woman (she is on the right in this picture), our baby sister, only had 36 years. If we can help you go after whatever it is you have been waiting for, let us know and let's all live our best lives together. 💗
Update and Checking In
3 likes • May 18
What a beautiful photo of the three of you! Big love to you and your family as you go through this incredibly challenging time @Jeanna Finch. And I agree - DON'T WAIT (to do the things that scare/challenge you, to call the person you have been thinking about, to visit the place you have always wanted to go). 🫶
Members - we need YOUR input :)
This community is for all of you after all, so let us know how we can support you. - Do you have nutrition questions for Dr. Steve? - Are their recipes you want us to create? - Do you need help putting together a movement strategy? - What live events do you want to see - breathwork, Q&As, mindset, etc? We all get the most out of this community when we engage, comment, and ask questions, so whatever is on your mind, drop it here in the comments below. Thank you! 💚
Members - we need YOUR input :)
2 likes • Apr 29
New recipe ideas are always fun! Specifically for me - options that appease my sweet tooth but not packed with sugar. For example, last week I asked AI to create a GF banana muffin recipe with no added sugar ingredients (the bananas are sweet enough!), and with chocolate protein powder included. But not too "gummy" due to the GF flour and protein powder. Yum! I bet @Jennifer Gaydeski may have some great recipe ideas! :)
Transformation Thursday - Habits
This is my burning question today: What habit have you been consistent with that you're proud of? Just one! And remember, consistent does not mean perfect, it means you keep going at it and don't throw in the towel. I'll start us off in the comments. :)
Transformation Thursday - Habits
3 likes • Feb 26
I drink a large glass of water every morning when I wake up and then 30 minutes later have my cup of coffee with a huge scoop of chocolate protein powder. (It makes it feel like a barista drink!)
Need some founders feedback :)
Morning Founders! I was inspired by our hangout yesterday and was thinking it would be nice to have a weekly cadence, where we start the day (weekdays) with a post/question/prompt related to that day's theme. This could really help all of our members get to know each other (and us too). This is what I have worked up and I am looking for your thoughts please: - Mindful (or Mindset?) Mondays - reflection prompts, intention setting, self-talk - Tasty Tuesdays - recipe shares, meal prep tips - Wellness Wednesdays - wellness topics + our weekly hangout on the calendar - Transformation Thursdays - wins, progress stories, aha moments - Feel-Good Fridays - celebration, weekend prep, gratitude, plans for the weekend I am always open to your feedback and ideas, so comment below. :) Thank you!
2 likes • Jan 22
These are all great! I especially like the Feel Good Fridays as the weekends are toughest for me to stay on track for my healthy meals. So would be good to know what others do, when it comes to good habits.
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Angela Coleman
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I have two middle school aged boys and currently a corporate event planner / project manager.

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Joined Jan 20, 2026
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