I’m back to give you more information that will help you to lose weight, feel great and look fabulous, following on from my last blog, Health Myths That Sabotage Weight Loss — Part 1. In part 2, I’m going to focus more on the the myriad number of nutrition myths that exist………. and there are soooooooo many around that’s it’s basically impossible to keep up with them, which means many ladies, including my lovely clients before they start working with me, unknowingly self-sabotage their nutrition.

If there’s one pattern I see over and over again, it’s this: you’re not lacking effort — you’re following the wrong advice, whether it’s from social media, outdated headlines or influencers who don’t understand the female body (and get paid by companies that are only looking to profit from your lack of understanding!). I saw this myself during a recent hospital visit to see a family member — the food being served to sick people (and endorsed by dieticians to ensure ‘nutritional standards’) is anything but nourishing, which perfectly reflects how confused our culture has become about proper nutrition.

And these common beliefs don’t just misinform. They quietly lead women to sabotage their own health, energy and metabolism. So, it’s time to break down the biggest ones.

1. Healthy Eating Is Too Expensive

This is where self-sabotage begins: the unfounded belief that nourishing yourself is a luxury and/or eating ultra-processed food (even if you buy them in M&S or Waitrose) is for your convenience.

So what happens?

You rely on ultra-processed ‘healthy’ snacks, ready meals or food-to-go options, which are all marketed as convenient, but are more than often stripped of real nutrition and loaded with additives like toxic seed oils (namely rapeseed).

Meanwhile, your body — which already has to navigate hormonal shifts — is crying out for ‘real food’.

The truth? You don’t need expensive powders or branded ‘health’ products.

Women who thrive long-term tend to:

• Cook simple meals in batches (like soups and slow-cooked stews)
• Use budget-friendly staples like organic lentils beans, and eggs
• Buy seasonal organic produce, instead of pre-packaged ‘wellness’ foods

The sabotage isn’t your budget — it’s believing that real food isn’t accessible.

2. “I Just Need to Eat Fewer Calories”

This is one of the most damaging patterns that I see. We’re often told that as we get older, it’s much harder to lose weight, so I see many women start eating less and less, thinking it’s the answer to stubborn weight gain.

But instead of helping, this can often:

• Slow metabolism (which can lead to burnout!)
• Increase fatigue
• Trigger cravings (and overeating later)
• Disrupt your hormones further

Your body isn’t a calculator and a 100-calorie snack of processed sugar will never support your body in the same way as 100 calories of whole food will. When you focus only on numbers, you completely disconnect from what your body actually needs — and that’s where this sabotage happens.

3. Smoothies Are Healthy

According to many ‘health’ coaches and influencers on social media, smoothies are a good choice, especially when life is busy..

But many women unknowingly:

• Load them with high-sugar fruit
• Drink them quickly (instead of eating whole foods)

The result?

A rapid blood sugar spike, followed by a crash, which leads to:

• Mid-morning hunger
• Energy dips
• Sugar cravings later on in the day

This rollercoaster hits harder if you already have insulin sensitivity issues. It’s not that smoothies are bad per se, but relying on them without balance just becomes another subtle form of self-sabotaging your weight loss goals.

4. Cutting Out Carbs

Carbohydrates have become a scapegoat — and many women respond by drastically reducing or eliminating them altogether.

But here’s what actually happens — you feel good briefly, then your:

• Energy drops
• Workouts suffer
• Cravings intensify
• Evening snacking increases

Cutting out carbs too aggressively often leads to a cycle of restriction and overconsumption, which feels like failure, but is actually a predictable response. The issue was never about carbs themselves, it’s the type.

Good carbs to include in your diet are whole foods like brown rice, quinoa, oats, lentils, broccoli, nuts and seeds, while it’s wise to avoid bad carbs like chips, white bread and cakes/pastries.

Ask Better Questions

The real problem about these health myths that make you self sabotage doesn’t have anything to do with you — you’re not lazy, undisciplined or too trusting of a system. But the misinformation of
these myths nudge you into patterns that work against your body.

A better question to ask yourself instead of “What should I cut out?” is, “Where am I unintentionally undernourishing myself?” That’s where the shift happens. Real progress happens when you stop fighting your body — and start feeding it properly.

Because sustainable health isn’t built on restriction — it’s built on supporting yourself and your body. If you have any questions about anything nutrition, health or weight loss related, then feel free to contact me on 07748 298728 or CLICK HERE.

Love, Gaynor x