Is the claim that "95% of diets fail" discouraging you from starting your fat loss journey? In this episode, I break down why this statistic is misleading, outdated, and harmful. Learn what the studies actually say, why sustainable approaches matter, and how you can achieve real, lasting progress with the right strategies.

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Timestamps:

(00:12) The Misleading Claim: '95% of Diets Fail'

(01:04) Travelling to Madeira Island

(05:12) The Issue With ’95% of Diets Fail’

(05:58) Defining "Failure" in Weight Loss Studies

(07:18) Outdated Research: Where the 95% Stat Comes From

(08:53) Modern Fat Loss Strategies vs. Crash Diets

(12:03) Improvements Beyond the Scale: Health Wins Overlooked

(13:44) Cherry-Picking Statistics in Dieting Studies

(14:25) Final Thoughts: Why the '95% of Diets Fail' Myth Hurts People