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Summary

This episode is all about helping you understand how stress may be the biggest thing holding you back in your fat loss journey—and what you can finally do about it. Chase and Chris break down the STAR Method, which helps you support your body instead of fighting it. You’ll learn why sleep is way more important than you think, how to actually track your stress, why workouts might be doing more harm than good, and how to build routines that take the pressure off your day. Whether you're overwhelmed, burnt out, or just stuck—this episode gives you a simple path to feel better and see results.

Chapters

(00:00) Welcome Back & Why Stress Matters in Fat Loss(02:27) Introducing the STAR Method for Managing Stress(03:23) S – Sleep Like It’s Your Job(08:14) Sleep Habits to Shift for Better Recovery(10:59) Mindset Around Sleep & Fat Loss(12:40) T – Track Your Stressors, Not Just Your Macros(16:57) Becoming Aware of Patterns and What to Do With Them(17:12) A – Active Recovery that Supports Your Body(19:58) Stress vs. Movement: Choosing Recovery Over Intensity(22:28) Building a Stress-Relief Toolkit That Works for You(23:41) R – Rebuild Routines to Reduce Decision Fatigue(26:03) Planning Ahead to Reduce Stress(28:36) Backup Plans & Practical Routine Strategies(30:59) Real-Life Client Wins from Pre-Tracking(32:08) Client Story: Cutting Back on Workouts to See More Progress(34:18) FitFam Legacy Grant Announcement(36:36) Final Thoughts & Your Next Step with the STAR Method

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