#21 - Mikaela Reffold: What True Weight Loss Looks Like

The weight loss space is full of noise right now.Quick fixes. Conflicting advice. People chasing results without understanding what actually creates them.In this episode, we get into what’s really going on—from trend diets to the rise of fat loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro—and what that means for people trying to lose weight and keep it off.We talk about:Why most people regain the weightWhere discipline actually fits (and where it doesn’t)The problem with extreme dieting and all-or-nothing thinkingWhether GLP-1s are helping—or just delaying the real workWhat happens when you come off themWe also go deeper into what real change looks like.Mikaela shares her journey—from getting it wrong early, to building a more sustainable approach to training and nutrition, to now helping other women do the same through The Strong Body Project.This isn’t about perfection or motivation.It’s about building something that actually lasts.@mikaelareffold@_rileyallsop