Summary

In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase and Chris dive deep into one of the most frustrating parts of any health journey—when you're doing everything right, but the scale isn't moving. Chris kicks off with some takeaways from a recent coaching summit, including a reminder that progress doesn’t come from shortcuts, but from consistency and community.

Chase shares a story about a client who hit a mental roadblock when the scale went up despite her efforts, and how our brains sometimes use self-sabotage as a way to feel “in control.” The conversation also touches on why people give up, how to zoom out and see the bigger picture, and how success comes from sticking with habits long after the program ends.

The coaches wrap up by answering a listener question: “Why does it take so long?” Their answer? Because real change—habits, mindset, and lifestyle—takes time. But that’s what makes it last.

Chapters

(00:00) Welcome Back & Chris Recaps His Vegas Trip
(00:48) Takeaways from the Coaching Summit
(02:48) Client Story: When the Scale Goes Up for No Reason
(06:20) The Illusion of Control and Self-Sabotage
(08:53) Learning to Zoom Out and Trust the Process
(10:23) Using Weekly Averages to Stay Sane
(11:26) Creating Awareness Around Patterns and Setbacks
(14:33) Why the Journey Feels So Long Sometimes
(16:41) No Magic Fix: Hard Work Is Still the Answer
(17:56) When Fat Loss Isn’t the Right Goal
(19:43) Stress, Digestion, and Scaling Back
(21:49) Listener Question: Why Does It Take So Long?
(23:46) What Are You Willing to Sacrifice for Faster Results?
(25:28) Why the Scale Isn’t the Most Interesting Thing About You
(27:39) Stop Letting the Scale Dictate Your Mood
(30:15) Wrap-Up & Keep the Questions Coming!

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