Ep. 386 Q&A - Struggling to Hit Your Protein? When to Lift Heavier How Deep Should Your Calorie Deficit Be? One Meal a Day Problems? The Real Reason You're Not Losing Fat - The Coaches Roundtable episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 32 MIN

Ep. 386 Q&A - Struggling to Hit Your Protein? When to Lift Heavier How Deep Should Your Calorie Deficit Be? One Meal a Day Problems? The Real Reason You're Not Losing Fat - The Coaches Roundtable

from The Chasing Health Podcast · host Chase Smith

SummaryChase and Chris are back for another Coaches Roundtable episode, answering your health and fitness questions! They kick things off with a fun throwback chat about old-school music players (remember Zune?) and celebrate reaching 70,000 podcast downloads—thanks to YOU!They dive into updates about the current challenge and why simple habits like eating more fiber and hitting step goals are what truly create lasting fat loss. From there, they answer listener questions, including how to eat more protein (especially if you’re not into meat), how to know when to lift heavier weights, and how big your calorie deficit should be.Whether you're new to fitness or deep into your journey, there's something here for you. Get ready to laugh, learn, and leave with practical tips you can apply right away.Chapters(00:00) Celebrating 70,000 Downloads & iTunes Throwbacks(03:26) Challenge Update: Building Belief Through Small Wins(07:09) How to Eat More Protein (Without Loving Meat)(11:54) Understanding Food Volume vs. Food Density(15:22) When to Increase Your Weights in the Gym(19:07) Why Form Videos Matter (& Horror Stories from the Gym)(25:26) How Far Into a Calorie Deficit Should You Go?(29:42) No Q&A Next Week + Chris Heads to the SunshineSUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/B6bpTBDYnDcbUkeD7How to Connect with Us:Chase’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/Chris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/Interested in 1:1 Coaching: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/1on1-coachingJoin The Fit Fam Collective: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/fit-fam-collective

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