Are you someone that's stuck in the cycle of following a diet (maybe mine, your own or another company’s) but you keep putting the weight back on?

Or, maybe you're older than 50 and keep telling yourself that it's impossible to lose weight at this age?

Melinda, 55 from Melbourne said yes to all of the above before finding me. But now, she’s lost 21 kgs without finding it hard AND has enjoyed the process, loved the food, hasn’t felt hungry and she’s maintained her loss for over 3 months now... it’s the best she’s felt since her early 20s!!

She shares her story and tips here on the podcast (or read the blog below) to inspire you to also lose weight sustainably!

Summarised on the blog below!

Melinda, 55, loses 21 kg in 10 months and finds sustainable food freedom after 30 years of dieting!

If you’ve ever struggled with yo-yo dieting or felt like weight loss after 50 is impossible, I’m here to tell you that it’s not. Today, I’m sharing the incredible story of Melinda, a 55-year-old woman who lost 21kg in 10 months using the 3 Week Body Reset and continued her success with the Health with Bec Tribe. Her story is an inspiring example of what’s possible with the right mindset, the right plan, and a desire to feel not just great physically but also mentally and emotionally.

The Turning Point: Finding a Sustainable Solution

Before Melinda joined my programs, she was stuck in the familiar cycle of yo-yo dieting. “I used to do diets to lose weight before trips and events,” she explains. “But every time I’d go overseas or indulge, the weight would come back, and I’d be back to square one.” After years of feeling frustrated, she was determined to make a lasting change.

Melinda and her husband travel a lot, and she was concerned about the effect her weight was having on her health and quality of life. She shares, “I was just tired of looking in the mirror and not recognizing myself. I’d see my face all puffy with bags under my eyes, and it didn’t feel good. I wanted to enjoy life and travel, but the belly fat I carried around was worrying.”

Melinda started listening to my podcast during her daily dog walks with her Leopardoodle, and things began to change. “I started using some of your free recipes and followed your approach loosely for about four or five months. Even then, I lost 6-7 kilos, which was incredible, but I knew I needed more structure.”

That’s when she decided to join the 3 Week Body Reset.

The Power of the 3 Week Body Reset: A Realistic Approach

Melinda loved that the 3 Week Body Reset offered something different—something that was sustainable and didn’t feel like a diet. “I had tried so many other diets, but this was the first time it felt like a plan I could stick to,” she explains. “It wasn’t restrictive or miserable. It just made sense.”

During the reset, she lost another 2 kilos. “It may not sound like much compared to others, but I had already made a head start. The structured plan gave me accountability and made me feel like I could do this long term.”

One of the elements that surprised her was how easily she adapted to fasting. Initially, Melinda had flashbacks to her unpleasant experience with the 5:2 fasting diet. “Oh my gosh, I dreaded those two fasting days every week, eating next to nothing—miso soup for lunch and steamed fish for dinner. But with your program, the 16:8 fasting method was so much more doable.”

Now, Melinda incorporates fasting into her routine effortlessly. “I fast a couple of times a week depending on how I feel. If I’ve had a big weekend, I’ll fast on Mondays, but it doesn’t feel hard. It’s just part of my lifestyle now, and I actually enjoy it because I know how good it makes me feel.”

Embracing a New Lifestyle

What really makes Melinda’s journey special is how she turned the 3 Week Body Reset into a long-term, sustainable lifestyle by joining the Health with Bec Tribe. This supportive community helped her maintain and enhance her results, leading to a total 21kg weight loss over 10 months.

“I never thought I could lose 21kg at my age,” she admits. “Honestly, my original goal was to lose about 10kg, but when I hit that, I thought, ‘Why not keep going?’ The results just kept coming. And now, I’m so happy with where I’m at.”

What’s remarkable about Melinda’s transformation is how lean and toned she looks—something she wasn’t expecting. “You’d think that at my age, losing 21kg would leave me looking like a bag of bones, but it didn’t. There’s this lean, toned shape that came with it. It’s incredible. I think it’s down to the high-protein meals you recommend and keeping up with my strength training.”

Making It a Lifestyle: Meal Planning and Accountability

A big part of Melinda’s success came from her new approach to planning meals. “I realized early on that if I planned my meals for the week, it was much easier to stay on track. On the weekends, I sit down, plan out my dinners for the week, and make sure I’ve got staples for breakfast and lunch.”

Her routine for breakfast and lunch is simple but effective. “For breakfast, I usually have the berry breakfast bowl or a shake—it’s easy because I always have the ingredients on hand: protein powder, berries, yogurt, and chia seeds. Lunch is often a salad, leftovers from dinner, or some avocado and eggs on keto bread.”

Melinda also emphasizes the importance of variety in dinners to ensure she’s getting a diverse range of nutrients. “The 3 Week Body Reset and Tribe recipes are amazing, so I keep rotating them. I make sure I’m getting plenty of different vegetables and proteins throughout the week, which helps me stay satisfied and healthy.”

Debunking Myths About Weight Loss After 50

One of the biggest misconceptions Melinda wants to dispel is that weight loss after 50 is impossible. “I used to hear that all the time: ‘It’s so much harder to lose weight after 50,’ or, ‘Everything slows down.’ But that’s just not true. I’m proof that it can be done.”

Through the Health with Bec Tribe, she’s seen many women in their 50s, 60s, and beyond achieve incredible results. “It’s not just me—so many women in the Tribe are smashing their goals. I think the secret is the balance between eating enough protein to support muscle retention, staying active, and keeping things sustainable.”

Staying Active and Motivated

Alongside her new way of eating, Melinda has maintained an active lifestyle. “I’ve always been active, but losing the weight made everything easier. I walk my dog every morning, do body combat classes twice a week, and I’ve even started running again.”

While she enjoys her routine, she’s also found ways to stay flexible. “I used to think that exercise had to be an hour at the gym to be effective, but I’ve learned that even 10 minutes of strength training is enough. I keep dumbbells at home, and if I’m working from home, I’ll do some weights during breaks or while I’m on calls.”

For Melinda, staying motivated is all about remembering how good it feels to be healthy. “I threw away all my ‘fat clothes,’ and there’s no way I’m going back to how I felt before. I feel good, I sleep better, my skin is clearer, and I’m just happier.”

Ready to Start Your Own Transformation?

Melinda’s story is proof that it’s never too late to feel confident, healthy, and strong. If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or unsure if weight loss is possible for you, let Melinda’s journey inspire you.

The 3 Week Body Reset is the perfect starting point to kick off your transformation. It’s not just about weight loss—it’s about resetting your body for long-term health, energy, and confidence. And when you’re ready to make it a lifestyle, the Health with Bec Tribe will give you the support, accountability, and community you need to keep the results coming.

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