EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 34 MIN
#31 - Overhyped Fat Loss Hacks: What You’re Getting Wrong (and What Actually Works)
from The Athlete Mom Project | Pregnancy Workouts, Postpartum Exercises, Meal Plans, Diastasis Recti, Back Pain, and Mindset Tips · host Chandler Sommerfeldt | Strength and Conditioning Coach, Postpartum and Precision Nutrition Certified and Active Life Professional Candidate
Fat loss advice on the internet is a mess — and most of it is keeping people stuck, frustrated, and chasing results that never last. In this episode of The Athlete Mom Project, we break down the overhyped fat loss hacks that sound good on social media but quietly sabotage long-term progress. From eating less and doing more to relying on extreme deficits, this conversation explains why these approaches eventually stop working — and what actually leads to sustainable fat loss. We talk about: why eating less and training more backfires over time what really happens to your metabolism when you diet too long the difference between fat loss and weight loss signs you’ve been in a calorie deficit for too long why plateaus aren’t a willpower problem — they’re a strategy problem This episode also walks through common red flags of chronic underfueling, including low energy, poor sleep, hormonal disruption, stalled progress, and feeling “stuck” despite effort. If you’ve been doing all the “right things” but aren’t seeing results — or feel worse the longer you diet — this episode will help you understand why your body isn’t broken. The approach is. This is a grounded, realistic conversation for anyone who’s tired of quick fixes and ready for an approach to fat loss that actually works with the body instead of against it. . . Learn More About the Hut Trip Here: San Juan Mountains Hut Trip . . 🗓️ September 23–25 📍 Silverton, Colorado - San Juan Mountains . . Over two nights we’ll move our bodies, hike to alpine lakes, eat nourish meals, share stories over campfires and reconnect with our bodies — surrounded by alpine peaks at 10,000 feet, yummy food, and even better conversation. . . 🛏️ Full Retreat: $900→ Includes lodging, 2 days of meals, a 12-week prep program, and all workshops→ EARLY BIRD PRICING: $750 (limit to 5 spots through June 22, 2025)→ 16 TOTAL spots are available 💻 Virtual Only: $199→ 12-week training plan + community access in my coaching app + workshop recordings→ Unlimited spots available PAYMENT PLANS are available as low as $56 per month 🫶🏻 💥 12-week training plan included 💥 Expert-led workshops 💥 All meals + lodging included in the price . . 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast If this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. 🔗 Resources & Links 📖 Read the full breakdown of this Podcast episode on my Substack 👉 [Read it Here] 🏔️ Join the Athlete Mom Project Course Training that fits motherhood — without burnout, all-or-nothing, or sacrificing family life. 👉 [ Learn More Here ] 📲 Learn More About Coaching Programs 👉 Inquire About Coaching Programs Here 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram 👉 [@withchanyoucan]
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<p>Fat loss advice on the internet is a mess. </p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Athlete Mom Project Podcast,</em> I’m calling out the overhyped fat loss hacks that are keeping you frustrated, plateaued, and chasing results that never stick. We’ll dig into why eating less and doing more eventually stops working, what really happens to your metabolism when you diet for too long, and the difference between fat loss and weight loss that no one talks about.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>I’ll walk you through the red flags that show you’ve been in a deficit for too long—like low energy, poor sleep, hormonal shifts, and stalled progress—and help you understand why your body isn’t the problem... your strategy is.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>If you’re tired of chasing quick fixes and want to finally feel confident in your approach, this episode is for you.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>And if this episode hit home for you, take a screenshot and share it to your Instagram story so other athlete moms can break free from the hack culture too. Tag me so I can share the love and cheer you on and probably send you a coffee via Venmo ;) </p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p><strong>Athlete Mom Project Resources</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/withchanyoucan/">@withchanyoucan</a></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Learn More About the Hut Trip Here:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKxhiKgxKkn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">San Juan Mountains Hut Trip</a></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p>🗓️ September 23–25</p><p>📍 Silverton, Colorado - San Juan Mountains</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>Over two nights we’ll move our bodies, hike to alpine lakes, eat nourish meals, share stories over campfires and reconnect with our bodies — surrounded by alpine peaks at 10,000 feet, yummy food, and even better conversation.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>🛏️ Full Retreat: $900→ Includes lodging, 2 days of meals, a 12-week prep program, and all workshops→ EARLY BIRD PRICING: $750 (limit to 5 spots through June 22, 2025)→ 16 TOTAL spots are available</p><p>💻 Virtual Only: $199→ 12-week training plan + community access in my coaching app + workshop recordings→ Unlimited spots available</p><p>PAYMENT PLANS are available as low as $56 per month 🫶🏻</p><p>💥 12-week training plan included</p><p>💥 Expert-led workshops</p><p>💥 All meals + lodging included in the price</p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>.</strong></p><p>Please like and subscribe, rate it, and share with your friends if you found this podcast valuable. It helps this content reach more people!</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p><strong>And remember—with Chan, you CAN 💪</strong></p><p>Let's climb this mountain together!</p>
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