The Exact Plan I'd Follow to Lose 5kg Before Summer

If I Had 12 Weeks to Lose 5kg, Here's Exactly What I'd Do If you came to me today and said, "Jess, I want to lose around 5kg before summer. What would you actually have me do?"… this is exactly how I'd coach you. No fad diets. No detoxes. No cutting out carbs. No "eat less and move more" advice. In this episode of Doing It Anyway, I'm walking you through the exact 12 week fat loss plan I'd use to help you lose around 5kg in a sustainable way while building habits that actually last. We cover everything from tracking calories in MyFitnessPal, building nutrition literacy, understanding why the scales fluctuate, following a structured strength training program, progressive overload, hitting your daily step goal and, most importantly, why consistency will always beat perfection. I also explain why I believe so many women struggle with fat loss, not because they aren't trying hard enough, but because they're overwhelmed with conflicting advice on social media. One person tells you to eat intuitively, another says don't track calories, someone else blames your hormones… and before you know it, you're completely paralysed. This episode cuts through the noise and gives you a practical, realistic roadmap to losing fat without obsessing over food or giving up your social life. We also chat about something that has become a huge part of my coaching philosophy: having something exciting to work towards. For me, confidence has never come before action. Whether it was travelling interstate by myself, doing photoshoots in busy Sydney CBD or posting online, every opportunity that has helped me grow started by feeling uncomfortable. That's exactly why I created my 12 Week Photoshoot Ready Challenge. It isn't just about losing weight. It's about proving to yourself that you can commit to something, build confidence, celebrate your progress and finally stop hiding from the camera. • My exact 12 week fat loss strategy to lose around 5kg. • Why tracking calories isn't forever, and why it's the fastest way to build nutrition literacy. • The biggest mistakes women make when trying to lose weight. • How to use MyFitnessPal without becoming obsessed. • Why collecting data beats relying on emotions. • How often you should weigh yourself (and why daily fluctuations don't matter). • The importance of progressive overload and structured strength training. • Why increasing your daily steps is one of the most underrated fat loss habits. • How coaching removes the mental load and keeps you accountable. • Why taking messy action is the key to building confidence and long term results. If you've been waiting for the "perfect time" to start your fat loss journey, let this be your sign. You don't need another Monday. You don't need another meal plan saved on Instagram. You don't need more information. You just need one decision… and the courage to follow through. - Wanting to join my 12 Week Photoshoot Ready Challenge? The challenge starts September 7 and finishes with a professional photoshoot designed to celebrate everything you've achieved. DM me "SHOOT" on Instagram to have a chat and see if it's the right fit for you. Work with me (msha.ke/successwithjess) Instagram (  / itsjesshugo  ) 12 Week Photoshoot Ready Challenge (https://www.instagram.com/p/DbaaXWwE7...)