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Real Life Weight Loss
Hosted by Corey Little · EN
Welcome to the Real Life Weight Loss Podcast where we cut through the confusion and get down to the truth - down to what really works for REAL people when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. We're diving into the most doable, sustainable weight loss strategies.
This podcast is all about busy moms, dads, husbands, wives who are working, raising kids, and trying to juggle everything life’s throwing at them … but also want to be the best they can for their family and friends and loved ones.
I’m your host Corey Little, a nutritionist and weight loss specialist with 2 degrees, 3 certifications, and 20 years of experience. I've been a champion bodybuilder with 3% body-fat and I’ve also pigged out at all-you-can-eat buffets and have a deep love of food and enjoying life like crazy! So, I’m not some Nutrition Robot or extremist. I’m a real person just like you who loves the good things in life - friends, family, and all the delicious food that comes with it.
So, make no mistake - this podcast is NOT about how to get six-pack abs or how to drop as much weight as possible in 8 weeks. There’s more to life than abs and there’s more to your body than how much you weigh.
Honestly, weight loss is not really about losing weight … it’s about gaining life! Doing things you never thought you could. Having renewed confidence. And enjoying your body and your health more than ever.
Week by week, I’ll provide bite-sized guidance - 15 to 20 minute episodes that pull back the curtain and reveal the truth about what it takes to lose weight and gain life - what strategy and approach real people are using to get results without giving up their day-to-day life.
And here’s the really cool part …
It’s really not as hard or confusing as you might think.
Changing your body, getting crazy healthy, and demanding success from life is do-able for everyone - and it can be fun - and I’ll show you how.
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How Megan Lost 40 Pounds While Everything Was Working Against Her
6d ago00:41:00Tap to summarizeHave you ever felt like everything was working against you?Maybe you've struggled with emotional eating during stressful seasons.Maybe you've received a health diagnosis that completely changed your life.Maybe you've wondered if lasting weight loss is even possible when you're carrying so much.In this heartfelt conversation, Megan shares her journey through serious health challenges, emotional eating, and unexpected setbacks that tested both her body and her mindset.After gaining weight while coping with stress and uncertainty, Megan committed to taking small steps and began seeing real progress.Then life threw another curveball.Instead of letting discouragement take over, Megan learned how to navigate stress without "falling off the wagon" and kept moving forward—one step at a time.Today, she's lost more than 40 pounds, reduced six inches from her waist, three inches from her thighs, and found a new sense of confidence and resilience.This episode is full of practical encouragement for anyone who's trying to pursue better health while navigating the realities of everyday life.We'll cover . . .Megan's story of emotional eating during stressful seasonsWhy setbacks don't have to become stopping pointsHow to stay positive when progress feels difficultThe mindset that helped Megan persevereBreaking free from using food to copeJoin Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comANTI-DIET CLASS: https://AntiDietClass.com
Transcribe →The Advice I Wish Every Man Heard About Losing Weight - Andy’s Story of an Over-40 Transformation
2w ago00:29:58Tap to summarizeFor years, Andy felt stuck.Overweight, frustrated, constantly weighing himself, and repeatedly returning to keto, he believed he just needed more discipline and more effort.So he worked harder.He tracked more.He exercised 6 days per week.And yet the results never seemed to last.In this powerful conversation, Andy shares how he broke free from the all-or-nothing mindset, learned to trust the small steps, and finally created a sustainable approach that led to big weight loss success! Whether you're a man struggling to get started . . .Or someone who's tired of starting over . . . This episode is packed with practical wisdom and insights that will help you find the success you want. We'll explore:What Andy wishes he knew years agoWhy keto seemed to work (until it didn't)How scale obsession was affecting his mindset Why working out more wasn't solving the problemHow he now approaches vacations without regaining weightWhat sustainable weight loss actually looks like in real life!While this conversation is especially valuable for men over 40, the principles Andy shares apply to anyone who's tired of chasing quick fixes and ready to build lasting results.Join Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comANTI-DIET CLASS: https://AntiDietClass.com
Transcribe →How an Over-40 Mom Lost Weight and Found Self Acceptance During a Hurricane of Stress
3w ago00:40:30Tap to summarizeWhat happens when life becomes so overwhelming that weight loss feels impossible?In this powerful interview, Julie shares her journey through years of crash dieting, chronic illness, family tragedy, and intense self-criticism ... and the breakthrough that finally changed everything.For years, Julie believed her struggle with weight was a discipline problem. She cycled through diets like Slim Fast, Atkins, and Whole30 while battling feelings of rejection, shame, and inadequacy.Then life delivered what she describes as a "hurricane of life-altering stress."This conversation goes far beyond food and exercise. It's about self-worth, resilience, healing, and what it really takes to create lasting transformation.The deeper problem wasn't a lack of effort.It was the emotional burden she was carrying.In This Episode:Julie's history with Slim Fast, Atkins, Whole30, and other dietsHow fear of rejection fueled her weight loss effortsThe hidden connection between self-worth and weight lossWhy trying harder wasn't solving the problemNavigating weight loss during chronic illnessThe internal self-talk that kept her stuck for yearsThe missing ingredient behind sustainable successJoin Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comANTI-DIET CLASS: https://AntiDietClass.com
Transcribe →Why Losing Weight Doesn't Necessarily Lead To The Appearance You Want
4w ago00:34:09Tap to summarizeHave you ever lost weight, stepped on the scale, and felt successful ... only to look in the mirror and feel disappointed?This episode was inspired by a listener's email that points us to a big truth . . .Losing weight can absolutely improve health and quality of life, but it doesn't always produce the appearance people imagine it will.You'll learn the critical difference between what determines weight loss and what determines how you look and feel, plus practical ways to better align your efforts with your true goals.In This Episode: Why all weight loss is not the sameHow GLP-1s, walking, and strength training create different outcomesHow unrealistic expectations are more prevalent than most people thinkThe cluttered living room analogyHow protein and strength training influence how you lookQuestions to help identify your true goalJoin Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comANTI-DIET CLASS: https://AntiDietClass.com
Transcribe →Weight Loss Lessons Hidden in My 20th Wedding Anniversary
Jun 1600:26:58Tap to summarizeImagine if you treated your marriage the way you treat your diet.After celebrating 20 years of marriage . . . I decided to explore the surprising parallels between marriage and weight loss. Because lasting transformation doesn't happen through perfection, extremes, or quick fixes.If you've ever felt discouraged by slow progress or tempted by another quick fix, this episode will offer a refreshing perspective on what real success actually looks like.We'll cover . . .The identical starting point for marriage and lasting weight lossThe surprising role communication plays in weight loss successThe danger of expecting weight loss to "fix" everythingWhy sacrifice isn't really deprivationWhy quick fixes steal more than just timeJoin Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comANTI-DIET CLASS: https://AntiDietClass.com
Transcribe →The 4 Things That Matter More Than the Scale
Jun 900:26:40Tap to summarizeCan you lose weight and still be unhappy?Absolutely.In this episode, I share a powerful email from longtime coaching client, who reflects on a transformation that went far beyond the scale. Her story highlights a powerful truth . . . Losing weight and gaining life are not always the same thing. Because while weight loss can be valuable, it doesn't automatically create confidence, self-acceptance, freedom around food, or happiness.I'll break down the four questions that will help you define true success and explain why sustainable change requires more than a meal plan and exercise routine—it requires rebuilding the way you live and think.We'll cover . . . A coaching client's powerful story of self-acceptance and growthWhy weight loss doesn't automatically create happinessThe four questions to help you find YOUR best weight Why body image struggles often persist after weight lossMeal plans versus comprehensive life changeQuestions to help you redefine your goalsJoin Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comANTI-DIET CLASS: https://AntiDietClass.com
Transcribe →Which of These 3 Weight Loss Strategies Fits You Best
Jun 200:32:02Tap to summarizeMost people think there are endless ways to lose weight.The fitness industry promotes endless methods and meal plans, but the truth is every approach ultimately falls into one of three categories:Outcome-basedLifestyle-basedCombo-basedToday, we'll unpack the pros and cons of each strategy, including:Why weighing frequently can create both clarity and emotional pressureWhy some people thrive with scale data while others might spiral emotionallyThe role that body image can play in weight loss successHow stress and urgency sabotage decision-makingMost importantly, we'll go beyond “just losing weight” and ask a deeper question: What approach actually supports the kind of life you want to live?Join Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comANTI-DIET CLASS: https://AntiDietClass.com
Transcribe →The Moment That Makes or Breaks Your Weight Loss Journey
May 2600:26:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I break down one of the biggest hidden obstacles to lasting weight loss success. I call it the "Panic Loop."That moment when the scale goes up a little, progress feels too slow, or fear takes over ... it can completely derail your ability to think clearly, assess, and adjust.Because when people panic around weight loss, they often: > Jump to unsustainable extremes > Start believing they’re broken > Obsess over the scale even more > Cut out entire food groups > Chase fast results instead of lasting changeThis episode is for anyone who feels urgency, pressure, fear, or emotional chaos around weight loss and the scale.You’re not broken. But you may be stuck in a panic loop.In This Episode:The “weight loss panic loop” explainedThe hiking analogy that changes how you think about setbacksWhat happens when people panic around the scaleWhy extreme dieting creates more problems laterWhy “Your emotions are real, but not necessarily true”Questions to help you assess your own mindset around weight lossJoin Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comANTI-DIET CLASS: https://AntiDietClass.com
Transcribe →Cindy's Story of Mindset Transformation, Renewed Self Confidence, and Keeping The Weight Off For Over 3 Years Now
May 1900:49:11Tap to summarize“I’m finally comfortable in my own skin.”What if lasting transformation had less to do with willpower… and everything to do with the way you think?In this deeply honest and inspiring conversation, former coaching client “Cindy Lou” shares the mindset breakthroughs that completely changed her life and body.After decades of all-or-nothing thinking, emotional pressure, and tying her value to the scale, Cindy found a new way forward — one built on grace, awareness, reframing, and sustainable habits.Today, she says she feels free, grounded, and more comfortable in her own skin than ever before.This episode is about far more than weight loss. It’s about identity change, emotional healing, and learning how to live from self-respect instead of self-punishment.Cindy opens up about overcoming all-or-nothing thinking, releasing emotional attachment to the scale, and learning how to give herself grace without giving up on her goals.One of the biggest turning points came through understanding her “emotional home” and learning how to reframe thoughts and reactions that had been wired into her identity for over 55 years.This conversation is a powerful reminder that real transformation starts in the mind — and that lasting change becomes possible when we stop trying to punish ourselves into becoming someone new.Just a few snippets from our discussion . . .“The weight isn’t my focus anymore — it’s just a result of the way I’m living.”“I don’t live all-or-nothing anymore.”“You can’t undo 55 years of thinking overnight.”“Those old thoughts feel foreign now.”“I’m finally comfortable in my own skin.”“Grace helped me change more than shame ever did.”Join Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comANTI-DIET CLASS: https://AntiDietClass.com
Transcribe →What I Did To Help a 49 Year Old Transform Their Body and Health Without Hormones, Medications, or Extreme Dieting
May 1200:32:52Tap to summarizeOne of my clients just got results that normally only come from drugs, hormone replacement therapy, or some extreme program.But we didn’t use medication or hormones.We didn’t use a crazy diet..And we definitely didn’t overhaul his entire life overnight.In today’s episode, I’ll explain what we did to achieve incredible results. These results speak for themselves 👇 30 point drop in cholesterol 271 point drop in triglycerides 148 point increase in testosterone 41 point increase in IGF-1 Lost 12 pounds AND gained 3–4 pounds of muscleI coached him just like I coach anyone . . . > I gave him small, doable weekly goals. > We adjusted based on his life > Held him accountable (with a mix of tough love + support)What exactly did he do? You’ll have to listen to this episode to find out! But please don’t miss these big takeaways . . . 🔑 Big TakeawaysYou can get BIG results from small changesYou don’t need drugs or extreme programs to transform your bodyYou don’t have to do crazy things — but you DO need patienceConsistency beats perfection. Every time.Simple works.But only if you actually do it and do it consistently.If you’re tired of feeling like you have to do something extreme to finally see results, then this episode is for you.Join Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comANTI-DIET CLASS: https://AntiDietClass.com
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