Eat's Healthy

People don’t fail because there’s something wrong with them. They fail because the plan they were sold stops working the moment real life gets in the way. In this episode of theEat’s Healthy Podcast, we break down the hidden problems behind “lose 20 kg in 3 months” weight loss programs, transformation challenges and hyper-strict personal training plans. I share what I saw first-hand as a trainer: clients losing a lot of weight fast… and then 80–90% regaining it within a few years once the programme ended.   We dig into: Why most 3-month transformation programmes are built on compliance, not skills How weekly check-ins, strict rules and “personalised” plans create dependency, not independence The real role of life friction — work stress, kids, travel, grief, relationships — and why no rigid plan survives it The skill gap around food, hydration, basic training and recovery that keeps people stuck in yo-yo dieting How the fitness industry uses before/after photos and quick results to create repeat customers The