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EPISODE · Sep 7, 2026 · 50 MIN

E. 183 7 Fat Loss Principles That Actually Work

from Self-Selecting · host Cory Hageman

Fat loss is straightforward—but the way we approach it can make it unnecessarily difficult.In this episode, I break down seven fat loss principles I consistently see determine whether someone makes progress or stays stuck. I cover why honest adherence matters more than optimization, how inaccurate food tracking can erase a calorie deficit, why you should stop changing a system that's already working, and how to use scale weight and other data without letting normal fluctuations derail you.I also explain why constantly feeling like you're dieting doesn't mean you're actually maintaining a deficit, why you need to commit before expecting results, and why hunger isn't automatically a sign that something is wrong. If you're putting in effort but still struggling to lose body fat, these principles will help you identify what's actually holding you back. Timestamps:- [00:00 – 11:15] – Why Fat Loss Feels Harder Than It Needs to Be- [11:15 – 21:04] – #1 Get Brutally Honest About Diet Adherence- [21:04 – 25:49] – #2 Stop Chasing Novelty When Your Diet Is Working- [25:49 – 34:22] – #3 Scale Weight, Tracking Accuracy & Better Fat Loss Data- [34:22 – 38:51] – #4 Why You’re Always Dieting Without Losing Fat- [38:51 – 42:22] – #5 Don’t Start a Calorie Deficit Until You’re Ready- [42:22 – 45:27] – #6 The Calorie Deficit Comes Before the Results- [45:27 – 47:54] – #7 Hunger Is a Normal Part of Fat Loss- [47:54 – 50:12] – Bonus: Consistency Beats Extreme DietingLinks & 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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