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293. Fat Loss Doesn’t Start in the Kitchen

August 08, 2025

You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Abs are made in the kitchen.”

And while nutrition definitely plays a role in fat loss, the truth is… it doesn’t start there.

In this episode of the Running Lean podcast, I’m flipping that outdated advice on its head in: Fat Loss Doesn’t Start in the Kitchen.

You’ll learn why focusing only on food is a losing strategy, and how factors like your mindset, sleep quality, stress levels, and training approach all have a massive impact on your ability to lose fat—and keep it off.

So if you’re stuck in the cycle of eating less and running more but still not seeing results, it might be time to take a different approach.

This is the stuff nobody’s talking about when it comes to fat loss…and it changes everything.

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Ready to stop guessing and start getting results?

If you’re done spinning your wheels trying to lose weight and get stronger on your own, then coaching might be exactly what you need.

I’ll help you:

  • Get lean and strong without burning yourself out
  • Become fat-adapted so you burn more fat (even at rest)
  • Train smart, fuel right, and build unstoppable confidence

This is personalized, 1:1 coaching designed specifically for runners like you—because cookie-cutter plans don’t cut it.

If you’re ready to finally reach your weight loss and running goals (and stay there),
Click here to apply for coaching now

Free Weight Loss Training for Runners

Want to lose weight without giving up running or starving yourself?

I’ve got you.

I created a fun (and free) training that walks you through the exact steps to become a leaner, stronger runner—and keep the weight off for good.

It’s called:
“5 Simple Steps to Becoming a Leaner, Stronger Runner”
…and it’s packed with game-changing advice you can start using right away.

In this training, you’ll learn:

  • Why “run more, eat less” is actually sabotaging your results
  • The one thing most runners skip when trying to lose weight
  • How to fuel smart for fat loss and endurance
  • The mindset shifts that make your progress stick
  • And the surprising key to long-term success (hint: it’s not willpower)

If you’re ready to lose weight the right way and become the healthiest, most badass version of yourself…
Click here to check out the free training now

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