Doing Everything Right and Still Stuck
I want to share something with you today.
It’s from my client Adam.
And if you’re a high performer who feels like you’re putting in the effort but not getting the return, this will probably resonate.
Before we worked together, Adam wasn’t lazy.
He was working hard. Training consistently. Trying to “clean up” his nutrition. Doing what most disciplined people do when they want results.
And yet he felt stuck.
Weight wasn’t moving the way it used to. Energy wasn’t where it should be. He’d have good weeks… then fall off. Rinse. Repeat.
For years in fact.
He told me at one point:
“I feel like I’m always trying, but never actually getting where I want to go.”
Does that sound familiar?
Here’s what we uncovered when we zoomed out.
Adam didn’t have a motivation problem.
He had a structure problem.
He was under-fueling some days, then overeating others. His training didn’t match his recovery. Stress from work was bleeding into everything else.
His body wasn’t broken.
It was adapting.
His metabolism had adjusted to inconsistent intake. His nervous system was running hot from stress. His recovery capacity was lower than his effort level.
So instead of pushing harder, we rebuilt.
Phase 1: Groundbreaker. We stabilized his intake. Built consistent meals. Created structure around his week. Focused on energy first.
Within the first few weeks, his crashes started smoothing out.
Phase 2: Unbreakable Results. Once his foundation was solid, fat loss became predictable. The scale moved. Clothes fit differently. Training felt strong instead of draining.
And the best part?
He wasn’t living like he was “on a diet.”
Phase 3: Unbreakable Lifestyle. We built flexibility into his routine. Travel. Work stress. Real life.
No more falling off or starting over.
The moment it clicked for him was when he realized this:
“It’s not that I can’t do it. I just didn’t have a system that worked with my life.”
He had been blaming himself for a systems issue.
If you’re doing “everything right” but still stuck…
If you feel like your effort isn’t matching your results…
If you’re tired of restarting every few months…
You are not the problem.
You just need a process that fits your season.
I have a few 1:1 spots open right now for people ready to rebuild their foundation the right way.
We get the full picture. We identify what’s actually holding you back. We fix it — phase by phase. And your body responds.
Reply “UNBREAKABLE” if you’re ready to stop starting over and finally build this the right way.
Much love, Mackenzie
P.S. The hardest part for Adam wasn’t the workouts.
It was admitting that trying harder wasn’t the solution.
If that hits, it might be your sign. 👀