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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 56 MIN

You Don’t Need More Willpower, You Need a Different Plan

from Elev8 · host Kait Willett

In this episode, we unpack a powerful truth: you’re not failing, lazy, or broken. You may simply be using a strategy designed for a different woman with a different starting point. The approach needed to lose the first 50 pounds is not the same as the approach needed for the last 10, and misunderstanding that difference keeps many women stuck in cycles of frustration. We talk about the psychology of large weight loss, why knowledge alone isn’t enough, and how chasing perfection pulls you further from real progress. This conversation is about choosing the right plan, the right support, and building an identity that matches the life you want to live.We talk about:-The difference between losing the first 50 pounds and the last 10-The risk of unqualified coaching-Knowledge versus true understanding-Why it’s not just your hormones-Recognizing your “lightbulb” moment-The trap of chasing perfection-Understanding your window of toleranceTime Stamps: 0:00 Introduction2:04 psychological differences with large fat loss8:06 focusing on identity12:25 having the knowledge but not the behaviors18:23 habit changes25:13 gaining the weight back39:17 choosing the right coach44:45 tactics for big weight lossCONNECT WITH KAIT:Four Phase Course: https://www.skool.com/4-phase-body-transformation-9674/about?ref=df07484c52f048a59dac76c46465bd791:1 Coaching: https://form.jotform.com/241375086805157IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/Email: https://go.maverickonlinecoaching.net/mailing-listFree FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18fyYCSZgn/?mibextid=K35XfPCONNECT WITH MAVERICK:Four Phase Course: https://www.skool.com/4-phase-body-transformation-9674/about?ref=df07484c52f048a59dac76c46465bd791:1 Coaching: https://form.jotform.com/241375086805157IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.willetts/

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