The Real Truth About Weight Loss
(From Someone Who’s Been There)
1. My Story: It’s Not Just About Willpower
For much of my life, I struggled with weight, despite being incredibly active and eating relatively healthy. I was born with a metabolic condition that made weight management feel like an uphill battle. I tried nearly every diet under the sun, yet the results never lasted.
But over the past year and a half, I’ve lost over 100 pounds, without a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic or Wegovy, and without any restrictive “fad diets.” I did it through a consistent weight management program, education, and support and now I’m in the best shape (and health) of my life.
If you’ve felt like nothing works for you, you’re not broken. You just haven’t had the right tools, care, and support yet. You're not alone.
2. Let’s Talk About Fad Diets
We’ve all been there. Keto. Carnivore. Intermittent fasting. Juice cleanses. What most of these plans have in common is restriction, sometimes extreme restriction. While some people may lose weight on these approaches, it's usually due to one thing: a caloric deficit, not the “magic” of the diet itself.
In fact, many of these diets can backfire:
Keto can lead to unintentional calorie surpluses due to high fat content.
Carnivore diets often lack fiber, which is essential for fullness and gut health.
Intermittent fasting, for some, can trigger binge cycles or nutrient deficiencies.
3. What Really Works: A Caloric Deficit + Sustainable Habits
Weight loss comes down to simple (but not always easy) science: burn more calories than you consume. Whether you’re managing PCOS, thyroid issues, or hormonal imbalances, you’re still governed by the laws of thermodynamics.
That said, biology isn’t the only factor. Trauma history, stress levels, sleep, hormone balance, and gut health all influence how our bodies respond to food and movement.
That’s why at TRWC, we offer:
Trauma-informed therapy to heal emotional eating patterns
Medical consultations to assess hormonal and metabolic markers
Massage therapy and physical therapy to regulate the nervous system
Coaching support to create sustainable daily routines
This isn’t just weight loss—it’s healing from the inside out.
4. Practical Tips to Start Today
Here are a few evidence-based habits to kickstart progress in a compassionate way:
Aim for 8,000–10,000 steps a day. Walking is underrated and powerful.
Try incline treadmill walks 2–3x per week. No high-impact cardio needed.
Use a food tracking app to get curious, not critical, about your intake.
Weigh cooking oils, sauces, and snacks,. They add up fast!
Choose high-satiety, low-calorie foods like:
Potatoes
Leafy greens
Berries
Tuna
Chicken breast
Beans
5. A Word on GLP-1 Medications
I didn’t use GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic or Mounjaro, but that doesn’t mean they’re “bad.” For people with PCOS, hypothyroidism, or low testosterone, losing weight can feel like running uphill with a weighted vest. Medications can be helpful tools, not cheats.
If you’re exploring this path, TRWC’s weight loss medical team can help you understand:
Whether these meds are appropriate for your condition
How to pair them with long-term lifestyle changes
How to taper or maintain once you reach your goals
No shame. No pressure. Just whole-person care.
6. Final Thoughts: You Deserve to Feel Good in Your Body
At Two Roads Wellness Clinic®, we don’t promote quick fixes. We promote sustainable, joyful health. Our approach is rooted in compassion, science, and the belief that your story matters.
If you're ready to lose weight, gain clarity, and reclaim your health, let's walk that road together. Visit us at www.tworoadswellnessclinic.com to schedule a free consultation.
Services to Support Your Weight and Wellness Journey at TRWC:
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“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”
Let this be your turning point.
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About Two Roads Wellness Clinic®
Two Roads Wellness Clinic® is an integrative wellness clinic. We truly believe in whole-person wellness and see more than just a list of symptoms.
At Two Roads Wellness Clinic®, we want you to experience the difference of personalized health care. We’re an integrative health clinic offering a vast array of services including, mental health treatments such as EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), family therapy, medication management, primary care, integrative nutritional support, personalized health reports and precision medicine with DNA testing, weight management program, life coaching, massage therapy, physical therapy, infrared sauna services, community education and outreach, and more.
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Like the Robert Frost poem our name is based on, we want to help you find the path that makes a difference in YOUR life.
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by.
And that has made all the difference.”Robert Frost, “The Road Not Taken”
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