Today, Lou discusses the ultimate fat loss diet for 2024. She shares her personal experience with various diets and highlights the importance of a calorie deficit for fat loss. Lou debunks popular diet trends and emphasizes the need for sustainable and balanced eating habits. She provides tips for creating a successful fat loss plan, including the importance of accountability, setting goals, and prioritizing workouts. Lou also considers the benefits of meal prepping and the effectiveness of morning workouts. The episode concludes with an introduction to Lou's six-week challenge, designed to help individuals achieve their fat loss goals while enjoying their favorite foods and workouts from the comfort of their own home.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The ultimate fat loss diet for 2024 does not involve cutting out major food groups or following restrictive diets. Instead, it is all about creating a calorie deficit through a combination of reducing calorie intake and increasing calorie expenditure.

• Consistency is key when it comes to fat loss. It is important to maintain a calorie deficit and adhere to your daily calorie target. This can be achieved by eating smarter, focusing on nutritious whole foods, and enjoying your favorite foods in moderation.

• Accountability is crucial for success in achieving your fat loss goals. Whether it's holding yourself accountable, finding a workout buddy, or working with a coach, having someone or something to keep you on track can greatly increase your chances of success.

• Avoid common fat loss mistakes, such as not holding yourself accountable, not putting skin in the game, not having a plan, and not surrounding yourself with like-minded people. These mistakes can hinder your progress and make it harder to achieve your goals.

• Time management is key for prioritizing your health and fitness. By meal prepping, scheduling workouts in the morning, following a training program, setting goals, and using Parkinson's law to allocate specific time frames for tasks, you can find time for your health and make progress towards your fat loss goals.

BEST MOMENTS
"It's all down to the calorie deficit... they've just come up with a fancy way of doing it and put a new name on it." 

"The more you enjoy the process, the easier it will be."

"Surrounding yourself with like-minded people... you can experience it as a group and get through it as a group." 

"Meal prep literally changed my life... it saves so much time, money, and calories."

"The amount of time you allocate to a certain task is the time it will take to complete that task."

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HOST BIO
Lou's personal journey with body confidence and food struggles began at the age of 15, where overeating and guilt around food consumed her. But everything changed during the lockdown in March 2020. Determined to regain control, Lou immersed herself in research, found joy in working out in her garden, and started tracking her nutrition and steps. Surprisingly, she lost a stone in less than three months and discovered a newfound love for fitness.

Fueling her passion, Lou pursued personal training qualifications and launched her Instagram page in September 2020. After months of building a solid foundation, branding, and gaining relevant expertise, she started helping others achieve what once felt impossible—losing fat, feeling empowered, and loving the journey without restrictions. With numerous success stories, digital products, and a thriving membership program called Train with Lou, Lou now coaches, teaches, and learns about food, exercise, and mindset.