5 daily habits killing your weight loss as a career-focused woman

In today’s episode, I’m keeping things short, sharp, and straight to the point. I’m breaking down five daily habits that are silently killing your weight loss — especially if you’re a busy professional woman over 35.

These are habits I see every single day in the women I work with. And the tricky part? Most of them sound healthy or harmless… but they’re actually doing more harm than good.

This episode is all about creating awareness so you can finally understand why things feel so hard, even though you feel like you’re “doing all the right things.”

If you’ve tried dieting, skipping meals, pushing harder, or constantly starting over with no long-term success — this one is for you.

What I Cover in This Episode

I walk you through the 5 most common habits that keep busy, high-achieving women stuck and explain exactly why they’re holding you back:

1. Skipping breakfast (or calling coffee breakfast)

Skipping meals first thing in the day messes with your blood sugar, increases cravings, and often leads to overeating later. I explain why a balanced, protein-focused breakfast is essential for hormonal and metabolic health — especially after 35.

2. Winging it every single week

“I’ll just eat healthy” isn’t a plan. Lack of planning leads to decision fatigue, more takeout, more snacking, and inconsistent results. Weight loss requires structure, not perfection.

3. Late night eating

Late night snacking isn’t about willpower — it’s a symptom of under-eating, stress, poor sleep, or lack of structure earlier in the day. I explain what actually needs to be addressed to break this habit.

4. Lack of sleep

Sleep is one of the most underrated fat-loss tools. Poor sleep increases hunger hormones, cravings, and lowers motivation — making weight loss feel impossible no matter how “good” your diet is.

5. The all-or-nothing mindset

This mindset keeps you stuck in a cycle of starting over. One off-plan meal turns into a full day (or week) of giving up. I share how to shift your thinking so you can build consistency instead of sabotaging yourself.

Why This Matters

If you’re over 35, weight loss is not just about eating less and moving more. It’s about supporting your hormones, metabolism, sleep, stress levels, and mindset — all at the same time.

When these habits are working against you, no diet in the world will stick.

Ready for Support?

If you’re tired of doing this alone and want a personalised plan that fits your lifestyle, I’d love to support you.

👇 Links mentioned in this episode:

1. Apply for coaching: HERE
2. Follow Angela on Instagram: HERE
3. Episode 98: The 3 meal prep mistakes keeping you overwhelmed and stuck

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