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.

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