Weight loss without calorie counting
In 1980, around 6% of men and 8% of women in England were classified as obese. By 2002, those figures had risen to 22.1% for men and 22.8% for women. As of 2025, approximately 64% of adults in England are either overweight or obese.
Clearly, something has changed dramatically to drive such a steep rise in obesity.
Were people in the 1980s slim because they were religiously counting calories?
I highly doubt it.
What was different was the food our parents and grandparents ate — and the availability of snacks, which are now truly omnipresent. Since the 1980s, the market has been flooded with sugary and ultra-processed foods, which contribute to blood sugar dysregulation and chronic inflammation — two major drivers of weight gain.
Here’s something important to understand:
When you drastically cut calories, your metabolism slows down to conserve energy. This is why traditional calorie-counting diets often fail and lead to the frustrating yo-yo effect.
My approach to weight loss — including menopause-related weight gain — doesn’t involve counting calories, carbs, or anything else. Instead, I focus on balancing blood sugar and eating foods that reduce inflammation. These are two simple but powerful steps toward sustainable weight loss and overall well-being.
If you’ve been struggling to lose weight and want to know what really works, get in touch with me today.
