The Ugly Truth About Fad Diets —

 And What Actually Works Long-Term

You’ve seen the ads — “Lose 20 pounds in 30 days!”

You’ve maybe even tried one (or five).

They’re persuasive. The dramatic before-and-after photos. The emotional testimonies. The promises of quick fixes.

But don’t be fooled by the advertising.

Many of those so-called success stories are either carefully curated or downright staged. Some are planned photo shoots that never show the full story — especially not what happens after the weight is lost.

And even the real transformations?

They usually stop showing updates after the “goal weight” is hit.

Where are the after photos at 90 days?

What about 1 year, 3 years, or even 5 years later?

If a program truly worked, wouldn't those be the milestones we celebrate?

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📉 Here's what the research actually shows:

🔹 At 90 Days:

• Most people lose 5–10% of their body weight.
• They’re motivated, compliant, and hopeful.
• But behind the scenes, metabolism is already slowing.
• Hunger hormones are ramping up.
• And the body is preparing to fight back.

🔹 At 1 Year:

• Only 5–20% of people maintain their weight loss.
• Fatigue sets in. Cravings intensify.
• The body adapts to restriction, and progress stalls.
• Weight regain begins — slowly, quietly, but steadily.

🔹 At 3 Years:

• Most have regained all the weight… and often more.
• Mental burnout is real.
• Muscle is lost. Metabolic damage lingers.
• Confidence takes a hit, and the cycle starts again.

🔹 At 5 Years:

• Less than 5% maintain their weight loss.
• And many are back where they started — or worse off.
• They’ve been through multiple diets, and none taught them what their body truly needed.

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❗Why Do Fad Diets Fail?

Because they don’t teach you:

• ✅ How your body actually burns fuel

• ✅ How to eat for energy, strength, and longevity

• ✅ How to listen to your body’s cues

• ✅ How to create habits that last for life

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🧠 What Does Real Success Look Like?

A program that follows up with clients not just at the finish line, but at:

• ✅ 90 days post-goal

• ✅ 1 year post-goal

• ✅ 3 years post-goal

• ✅ 5 years and beyond

Because that’s what real health transformation looks like.
Not just weight loss — but lifelong weight maintenance.
Not just quick wins — but sustainable change.

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At Rock Solid Wellness, I Do It Differently.

I help you:

• Reconnect with your body

• Learn how to eat and move for your unique needs

• Build strength, energy, and awareness from the inside out

• Create lifelong habits that don’t rely on willpower or restriction

Are you ready to break the cycle — for good?

👉 Book a consultation and let’s talk about what lasting success really looks like.