E. 61 5 Questions to Ask Yourself If You're Not Losing Weight

In this episode of the Self Selecting Podcast, I dive deep into why many people experience slow progress in their fitness journey, particularly in fat loss and muscle-building phases. I discuss common pitfalls, including misaligned expectations, lack of adherence, and ineffective coaching strategies. Through real client examples and practical insights, I provide actionable steps to help listeners assess their progress and make meaningful changes. Key Takeaways: - Understanding Why Progress Feels Slow – Misconceptions about effort vs. results. - The Role of Adherence – Following a plan consistently is crucial for progress. - Common Coaching Mistakes – How misguidance can stall results. - Dietary Flexibility – How to balance structured eating with real life. - The Importance of Self-Inventory – Questions to ask when progress stalls. - Training Effort vs. Expectations – Are you working hard enough? - Managing Challenges & Setbacks – How to stay committed despite difficulties. Timestamps: - [00:00 – 00:09] - Cory introduces the episode. - [00:10 – 00:24] - Why progress feels slow and people expect results faster than reality. - [00:25 – 00:54] - The problem with focusing on the wrong fitness metrics. - [00:55 – 01:48] - Biggest mistakes in fat loss and muscle gain. - [01:49 – 02:51] - A real-life client story: A woman struggling with slow results and poor coaching. - [02:52 – 04:09] - The role of adherence – The missing factor in fitness plateaus. - [04:10 – 05:40] - How to make untracked meals work for you. - [05:41 – 07:02] - 600-calorie diets & weight loss myths – Breaking down extreme dieting. - [07:03 – 08:22] - Are you really in a deficit? – The truth about tracking and consistency. - [08:23 – 09:38] - Self-audit for slow progress - Key questions to ask yourself. - [09:39 – 12:10] - Practical tips for eating at restaurants. - [12:11 – 14:15] - How to make travel and fitness work. - [14:16 – 17:05] - Competing vs. lifestyle fitness – Understanding different levels of commitment. - [17:06 – 20:08] - How much sacrifice is necessary? – Setting realistic priorities for fitness goals. - [20:09 – 23:55] - The psychology of adherence – Are you truly putting in the effort? - [23:56 – 26:37] - What your results say about your effort. - [26:38 – 29:44] - Balancing work, school, and training. - [29:45 – 31:27] - Common training mistakes – Why just “getting through” a workout isn’t enough. - [31:28 – 35:12] - How to push through tough times. - [35:13 – 39:07] - Personal struggles & real-life resilience. - [39:08 – 43:58] - Final thoughts & staying committed – Why emotional resilience matters in fitness. If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. Links & Resources: https://coryfit.com/ Coaching: Let's Chat⁠ https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/15min Consults: Book a Call⁠ https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/one-time-consultation For more content, follow along: ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/cory_fit/ ⁠Patreon⁠: https://patreon.com/CoryFit?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink