EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 17 MIN
24. The Real Difference Between Losing Weight & Losing Body Fat
from The Excelsior Health Podcast · host Cory Fernandes
Are you chasing the wrong goal? In this episode, Coach Cory and Coach Susie break down the critical difference between losing weight and losing body fat—and why aiming for the scale alone can leave you looking and feeling worse.💡 In This Episode: • Why “weight loss” often means muscle loss (and low energy) • The hidden dangers of extreme calorie cuts & endless cardio • How to eat, train, and recover to burn fat while keeping muscle • The 4 key steps to lasting fat loss:1️⃣ Strength train 2–3x/week2️⃣ Hit 10K steps/day3️⃣ Maintain a slight calorie deficit4️⃣ Eat 0.8–1g of protein per lb of desired body weight • What “body recomposition” is—and how to use it if you’ve already lost weightThis episode gives you a clear blueprint for looking lean, feeling strong, and performing at your best—without falling into the skinny-fat trap.👉 If you’ve ever been frustrated by the scale, share this episode with a friend and help them focus on what really matters.www.tfwsauga.com#ExcelsiorHealth #TFWSauga #FatLossVsWeightLoss #BuildMuscleBurnFat #BusyParentFitness #StrengthTraining #ProteinFirst #CoachCorey #CoachSusie #FitnessPodcast
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Are you chasing the wrong goal? In this episode, Coach Cory and Coach Susie break down the critical difference between losing weight and losing body fat—and why aiming for the scale alone can leave you looking and feeling worse. 💡 In This Episode: • Why “weight loss” often means muscle loss (and low energy) • The hidden dangers of extreme calorie cuts & endless cardio • How to eat, train, and recover to burn fat while keeping muscle • The 4 key steps to lasting fa...
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