Summer Weight Loss Tips: Why Now is the Best Time to Start (Not September)
- emilytillsrd
- Jun 18
- 3 min read
If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’ll just wait until the kids go back to school,” you’re not alone. Many busy moms in their 40s and 50s feel like summer is just too chaotic to make progress with their health goals. Between the BBQs, late-night ice cream runs, vacations, and kids home all day, it can feel impossible to stay on track.
But here’s the truth: summer is actually one of the best times to start your weight loss journey.
If you want to feel energized, confident in shorts and tank tops, and finally break the cycle of all-or-nothing thinking, now is the perfect time to get started. Keep reading for simple summer weight loss tips and to see how women like Amy transformed their health (and their wardrobes) by starting before September.
Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Focus on You
Summer may feel busy, but it also gives you some unique advantages when it comes to building momentum:
More daylight = more movement. Walks after dinner, early morning strolls, park playtime with your kids — these add up fast.
Simpler meals. Summer is the season of no-fuss dinners: grilled proteins, fresh fruit, and salads with lots of color and crunch.
Less school chaos. While routines shift, you're not packing lunches at 6:30am or running between sports and meetings every night.
Vacations offer clarity. A few days away can help you reset and realize what’s not working — and what you’re ready to change.
Instead of letting summer trip you up, what if this was the season that launched your healthiest self yet?
Amy’s Story: 40 Pounds Down, New Shorts Required
Amy joined the Nourished Membership in January after years of starting and stopping diets. She was tired of feeling stuck and overwhelmed by food. She wanted to lose weight, but more than that, she wanted to feel like herself again.
She told us she didn’t want to “wait until life calmed down.” And thank goodness she didn’t.
With support from our dietitian team and the Nourished community, Amy learned how to balance her meals, stay consistent (even during vacations), and build habits that actually fit her life. By the time summer rolled around, she was confidently wearing shorts — and by the end of the year, her old ones were falling off. She lost 40 pounds over the year, and says:
“It was like everything finally clicked. I wasn’t white-knuckling it — it just felt easy.”
That’s what happens when you stop waiting for the “perfect time” and start creating the life you want now.
Summer Weight Loss Tips for Busy Moms
If you’re ready to feel good in your skin this summer (without starting another restrictive diet), here are three tips that can help:
1. Make the most of what’s in season.
Fill half your plate with fresh produce like cucumbers, berries, zucchini, and peaches. Not only do these foods keep you full and energized, but they also make meals easy and colorful.
2. Don’t skip meals (especially breakfast).
A balanced breakfast with protein, carbs, and fat can reduce cravings later in the day — especially when you're at a party or out to eat. Think: eggs and toast, Greek yogurt with fruit, or a protein smoothie.
3. Use movement as stress relief, not punishment.
Summer’s not the time for two-hour workouts. A 15-minute walk, a swim with the kids, or stretching outside counts. The goal is consistency, not perfection.
How the Nourished Membership Helps You Stay on Track This Summer
When you're trying to lose weight and stay healthy during summer, you don’t need more rules — you need flexible support and guidance that actually fits your life.
That’s exactly what the Nourished Membership gives you:
✅ Access to a registered dietitian in your back pocket
✅ Feedback on your food logs so you know what to tweak
✅ A supportive community in our group chat
✅ Monthly group Q&A calls so your questions never go unanswered
✅ Quick meal ideas and recipes for busy weeks
✅ 5-minute trainings to build confidence without overwhelm
✅ A full video library to learn on your schedule
Whether you’re navigating cookouts, travel, or just trying to figure out what to make for dinner, we’ve got you covered. This isn’t about dieting — it’s about feeling confident in your body again.
Don’t Wait Until September
September feels like a “fresh start,” but so does right now — if you let it.
The women who start in the summer are the ones who feel their best by fall. They’re walking into back-to-school night confident, energized, and proud of the habits they’ve built.
You don’t have to go it alone. If you’re ready to stop waiting and start feeling like yourself again…