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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 26 MIN

BONUS: Stop Eating Boring Diet Food: Easy Swaps for Fat Loss

from Self-Selecting · host Cory Hageman

If you hate your meal plan, forcing yourself to eat the same boring foods every day probably isn't going to make you more consistent.In this episode, I break down practical food swaps and meal prep ideas I use with clients to make a fat loss or muscle-building diet more enjoyable without completely rebuilding the plan. I cover overlooked protein sources, alternatives to rice and potatoes, ways to add more variety with fruits and vegetables, and how to use fats, dairy, dips, seeds, and different textures to make simple meals significantly better.I also explain why enjoying your food matters for diet adherence, how your perception of “diet food” can influence hunger, and why you should audit meals you consistently dread instead of waiting until you're so bored that you go off plan.Whether you're following a structured meal plan or flexible dieting with macros, the goal is to create meals you can actually look forward to while still supporting your nutrition and body composition goals. Timestamps:- [00:00 – 02:37] – How to Make a Boring Meal Plan Easier to Follow- [02:37 – 05:58] – Protein Swaps: Chicken, Steak & Lean Meats- [05:58 – 08:35] – Seafood, Eggs & High-Protein Meal Ideas- [08:35 – 10:53] – Better Carb Swaps When You’re Sick of Rice- [10:53 – 14:44] – Fruit Swaps & Easy Ways to Add Diet Variety- [14:44 – 17:33] – Vegetables, Seasonal Foods & Finding Better Recipes- [17:33 – 19:43] – Make Meal Prep More Enjoyable With Better Ingredients- [19:43 – 22:49] – Healthy Fats, Dips, Nuts & Seeds- [22:49 – 24:18] – Dairy Swaps & Why Dietary Fat Matters- [24:18 – 26:08] – Hate Your Meal Plan? Audit Your MealsLinks & Resources:Purchase The Complete Fat Loss Guide:https://coryfit.com/product/the-complete-fat-loss-guide/Purchase The Glute Building Blueprint:https://coryfit.com/product/the-complete-glute-building-program/https://coryfit.com/⁠Coaching: Let's Chat⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/15min⁠Consults: Book a Call⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/one-time-consultationFor more content, follow along:⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/cory_fit/⁠Patreon⁠: https://patreon.com/CoryFit?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

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