The Weight You're Carrying Isn't Just Physical: Why Mindset Matter in Sustainable Weight Loss

Feel like you’ve tried every diet, but nothing sticks?

You follow the plan. You count the macros. You say no to the wine and chocolate... for a while. And then somehow, the weight creeps back on and you’re left wondering what went wrong.

Here’s the thing: it’s not just about what you eat. It’s what you believe.

Your mindset matters. A lot more than you've probably been told.

In fact, after coaching so many amazing women inside my Total Body Confidence Method, I can tell you with confidence: weight loss becomes easier—and more sustainable—when you stop carrying all the emotional baggage that’s weighing you down.

Let’s talk about how that works—and what you can do to start lightening the load today.

You’re Not Just Carrying Weight. You’re Carrying the Past.

So many of the mums I work with come to me exhausted, frustrated, and completely out of sorts with their bodies. They’ve tried it all, and nothing seems to stick.

One beautiful client told me she felt like a shell of her former self—like she didn’t recognise the woman in the mirror. Another confessed that the voice in her head was on repeat, saying things she’d never say to a friend: “You’ve let yourself go.” “What’s the point?” “You’ll never get your old self back.”

Let me be clear: it’s not your fault.

You’re not broken. But you are holding on to more than just extra kilos. You’re holding onto stress, guilt, shame, old stories, and beliefs that are keeping you stuck.

And when we start unpacking that emotional weight inside the programme—things shift.

One of my clients recently shared that her husband said, “I’ve never seen you this happy.” That’s what happens when you start releasing what no longer serves you. You don’t just lose weight—you find yourself again.

Why Mindset Isn’t Just Fluff

You’ve probably been told to “think positive” or “believe in yourself.” That’s not what I mean.

Inside my coaching, we use proven mindset tools (like NLP, belief clearing, and mini breakthrough sessions) to help you:

• Rewire negative self-talk

• Identify the root reasons you emotionally eat or sabotage your progress

• Shift your inner dialogue so your actions actually stick

When your inner world calms down, your body feels safe enough to let go.

This is why so many women finally start to see results after we do the mindset work. Because their bodies aren’t stuck in a stress response anymore.

Want to Start Right Now? Try These 3 Tangible Mindset Shifts:

These aren’t just feel-good ideas—they’re practical tools you can start using today.

1. Ask: “What’s the story here?” Next time you catch yourself thinking, “I’ve failed again” or “I’ll never get this right,” pause. Ask yourself: Where did this story come from? Is it even true?

You can’t shift what you’re not aware of. This simple pause helps you take your power back and bring your awareness to the surface. Once you are aware, it's easier to shift. 

2. Journal this prompt: “If I felt comfortable in my body, I would…” So many women don’t feel comfortable or supported in their own skin. This prompt can uncover fears you didn’t even realise were blocking you from releasing weight.

3. Visualise your next win. Before bed, close your eyes and picture yourself feeling light, energised, and confident. Really drill down and get the picture clear in your head. How you feel, what you see and what you hear. Every detail, down to the texture of your clothing. This isn’t woo-woo—your brain responds to imagined success the same way it does to real success. Train it to expect good things.

Food Still Matters—But the Right Food for Your Body

I’ll never tell you to eat rabbit food. Or survive on smoothies alone.

Your body is unique—and that’s why inside my Total Body Confidence Method, every client gets their own personalised Metabolic Balance plan. No guesswork. Just real food that supports your hormones, energy, and metabolism. Thats the actual physical nourishment taken care of. Fuelling your body with exactly what it needs. 

But here’s the catch: even with the perfect plan, your results will plateau if you’re still fighting against yourself.

That’s why the mindset work and the food work go hand in hand. You need both.

Need Help Simplifying Mealtime? Start Here:

If you’re a busy mum juggling a million things, don’t overcomplicate it. Grab my Busy Mums Meal Plan—it’s full of real food ideas that actually work in real life.

>>Grab your free meal plan here <<

Next: Ready to Ditch Sugar + Reset Your Mindset?

On 6th October, we kick off the first round of my 21-Day Quit Sugar Program. This isn’t just about cutting sugar—it’s about understanding why you crave it in the first place and shifting those patterns for good.

We’ll work on cravings, emotional eating, and creating healthy habits that actually last.

>> Join the 21-Day Quit Sugar Program <<

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

If this blog has you nodding along, and you’re tired of starting over...

Let’s talk.

Inside the Total Body Confidence Method, you get 4 or 6 months of personalised support: real food plans, mindset coaching, emotional release work, and the kind of accountability that actually works.

We don’t just fix what you eat—we help you feel like yourself again.

>> Book your free call here <<

Final Thought: You haven’t failed. You’ve just been carrying too much for too long.

This isn’t about fixing you—it’s about freeing you.

Let’s help you feel light again—in every sense of the word.

Because you deserve to feel good in your body. And it’s 100% possible.

Midlife isn’t a sentence. It’s a signal.

Time to start listening.

Zita Dixon

Nutritionist, Master Health Coach and Metabolic Balance Practitioner.