01/20/2026
When Effort Isn’t the Problem
Many people blame themselves when their health doesn’t improve.
They assume they’re not disciplined enough, consistent enough, or motivated enough.
But here’s a perspective most people are never offered:
Trying to move forward while battling medication side effects is like walking uphill with a weighted vest. You’re still moving. It’s just harder — and slower — than it should be.
No amount of willpower can override biology forever.
Some medications alter insulin levels, hormones, metabolism, appetite, or nutrient absorption. Others affect sleep, energy, mood, or nerve health. When that happens, the body is working against itself — even when you’re doing “all the right things.”
That doesn’t mean effort doesn’t matter. It means effort without the right strategy has limits.
If you’re eating better, moving more, following instructions, and still not seeing progress, the issue may not be motivation. It may be that the plan itself isn’t aligned with how your body actually works.
Health improves when strategy matches biology.
Progress comes from asking better questions — not placing more blame on yourself.
If you’ve been consistent and still feel stuck, you’re not alone.
DM “RESET” to start a private conversation about smarter, biology-aligned strategies.
