Welcome to another Q&A episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, where I answer some of your most pressing questions about nutrition, fitness, and fat loss.  I'm your host, as always, Ben Brown, Owner and Head Coach here at Body Systems. We are an online nutrition and fitness coaching company, and we help you change your belief system around what it means to be healthy. In today's podcast, I tackle the ways people often self-sabotage their weight loss efforts. I'll explore why setting realistic expectations is more than just a guideline—it's necessary, and how missteps in how we structure our diets and our day-to-day choices can lead to setbacks rather than progress. Next, I discuss a common client question: How long does it take to see weight loss results? It's tempting to look for quick fixes, but real, sustainable weight loss is a nuanced journey. I'll break down what factors influence the weight loss timeline and why patience and consistency are your best allies. Finally, I'll address a significant hurdle for many: What if tracking your food intake just isn't working for you? Not everyone thrives with meticulous tracking—sometimes, it's stressful or unmanageable. I'll explore alternative strategies to help you maintain awareness of your eating habits without feeling overwhelmed. As always, if you love what you hear on this show, then do me a favor and subscribe, leave a positive rating and review, and share this episode with a friend or loved one whom you think could benefit. And if you want to talk about working with me personally, I’d love to chat. Just schedule your free nutrition strategy call at https://www.bodysystems.com/free-strategy-call/. RESOURCES: Grab Your Spot at Our Annual In-Person Elevate Event: https://bodysystems.com/elevate-2024/ Book a free call to learn about our new men's hybrid coaching program PrimeFitOS: https://www.primefitos.com/call Grab our FREE Fat Loss Fix Guide: https://bodysystems.com/fat-loss-fix-guide/ Check out our new High Protein Recipe Pack – Over 52 Easy to Make Protein Dense Meals + 2-Weeks of Shopping Guides and Meal Plans: https://bodysystems.com/high-protein-recipe-pack/ We’ve recently partnered with Fullscript, the #1 online source for only professional-grade supplements, to create our own Smart Nutrition Made Simple Supplement Shop! As a loyal subscriber of Body Systems, you automatically qualify for 15% off all supplements – https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/bslnutrition/signup Connect with Us: Email: [email protected]  Join our Smart Nutrition Community: https://www.smartnutritionmadesimple.com Check out our YouTube Channel: a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching" rel="noopener...