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Author: Corey Little

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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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“I need someone to hold me accountable.”It’s one of the most common things people say when they’re struggling to stay consistent. And for a long time, I believed it too.In this episode, I explain why I’ve changed my mind about accountability. It’s often misunderstood and overvalued.This episode is about shifting from being afraid to let others down to learning how to stop letting yourself down — and why your relationship with yourself is the real foundation for consistency.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:Why accountability isn’t the magic solution most people think it isWhy fear of letting others down doesn’t lastThe difference between external and internal accountabilityHow repeatedly “falling short” trains you to expect failure from yourselfWhy repairing your relationship with yourself matters more than you can imagineWhat truly successful clients do differentlyWHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR: >> Anyone who feels like they “just need more accountability” >> People who struggle with consistency and follow-through >> Those who have started and stopped many timesThis is the kind of work I do with my clients. If you want support doing this work instead of trying to figure it out on your own, you can learn more about working together by shooting an email to: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.comWant More Tips From Corey: https://LoseFatList.comWant To Know More About Coaching: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.comRise Nutritional Supplements: https://challenge2rise.com/
There are a handful of ideas I’m seeing everywhere right now — on social media, in ads, and in the weight loss space — and honestly, they’re driving me a little crazy.Why? Because they’re oversimplified, misleading, and quietly setting people up to fail.In this episode, I break down five things that sound convincing on the surface, but often do more harm than good when it comes to weight loss, health, and long-term success.This isn’t about trends or hot takes.It’s about learning how to think more clearly in a world that rewards extremes, shortcuts, and unrealistic expectations.If you’ve ever felt confused, discouraged, or pulled in ten different directions when it comes to fitness and nutrition — this episode will help you recalibrate.This episode is for . . .>> Anyone tired of conflicting advice about weight loss>> People who feel overwhelmed by fitness trends and extremes>> Those who want sustainable results — not shortcuts>> People who value clarity, honesty, and long-term thinking>> Anyone ready to stop chasing hype and start thinking criticallyHere's what we'll cover . . .Why absolute, black-and-white claims should always raise a red flagHow underqualified coaches create more confusion than clarityWhy trying to fix internal struggles with external “solutions” rarely worksThe real problem with short-term challenges for long-term weight lossHow unrealistic body ideals distort what “success” even means anymoreGLP-1 medications, peptides, and why they can’t do the work for youWhy “It depends” is often the most honest and correct answerHow social media has warped our expectations of healthy bodiesThe difference between being good at social media and being good at coachingThis episode reflects how I approach coaching — not with absolutes, gimmicks, or shortcuts, but with nuance, real-world application, and keeping the long game in mind.If you want help cutting through the noise and building something that actually works for your life, you can learn more about working together by emailing me at: Support@CoreyLittleCoaching.comJoin Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comWant To Know More About Coaching: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
Have you ever noticed how easy it can be to find a reason to eat?A great day.A hard day.Stress.Celebration.Exhaustion.In this episode, we explore emotional eating, stress eating, and what I call the “deserve it” mentality. Whether we realize it or not, this is quietly undermining our relationship with food and long-term resultsUsing real client examples, we explore how the same mindset shows up whether you’re celebrating success or struggling with stress … and why both lead to the same outcome when food becomes the reward, relief, or escape.This episode isn’t about restriction or shame.It’s about awareness, honesty, and choosing a better framework — one that supports real freedom instead of keeping you stuck in cycles of reward, guilt, and restarting.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:What the “deserve it” mentality really is (and why it’s so common)How “deserve it” shows up during both success and stressWhy earning food through exercise, dieting, or emotional suffering backfiresWhy “deserve” vs “don’t deserve” is a trap either wayWhat it looks like to move from a deserve-it mindset to a freedom mindsetWHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR:Anyone who eats “because they deserve it” — for good days or bad onesPeople who feel stuck in cycles of reward, guilt, and restartingThose who use food to cope with stress, overwhelm, or emotionsAnyone working to rebuild a healthier relationship with foodThose who want freedom, not food rulesThis is the kind of work I do with my clients — learning how to unlink food and emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and build a healthier, more honest relationship with food.If you want support doing this work instead of trying to white-knuckle it alone, you can learn more about working together by shooting me an email at: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.comJoin Corey’s Email Fam: https://LoseFatList.comWant To Know More About Coaching: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
Over the last few episodes, we talked about why dieting stops working, how people outgrow the all-or-nothing approach, and what sustainable change actually looks like in real life.In a nutshell, we discussed Rebuilding vs Restarting.In this episode, we zoom out.Because rebuilding isn’t a phase or a series we’re “done” with — it’s the foundation underneath everything else.You’ll learn how the Rebuilder mindset changes the way you approach food, habits, mindset, and consistency… and how this lens carries forward into everything we talk about next and everything you do when it comes to losing weight.What You’ll LearnWhy rebuilding isn’t something you move on fromHow the Rebuilder lens changes “normal” nutrition and habit adviceWhy calm, steady progress is a feature — not a flawHow rebuilding supports real life instead of fighting itWhat it means to stop restarting for goodWe’ll also cover . . .Why rebuilding mattered so muchWhat rebuilding is (and what it isn’t)How rebuilding becomes your operating systemApplying rebuilding to food, habits, and mindsetWhere coaching can fit inThis Episode Is For . . .People done with extreme dietsListeners who resonated with the Rebuilder seriesAnyone who wants sustainable change without all-or-nothingThose ready to apply rebuilding to everyday lifeIf you want to move from chronic Restarter to Rebuilder and you’d like some help building a structure that fits your real life, you can learn more about working together by emailing me at support@CoreyLittleCoaching.comWhen you write, I'm NOT going to try to "sell you" on my program. That just never ends well (for you or me). We'll discuss things and see if this is a good fit for you. That's it. Simple and low stress.Interested In Coaching: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.comJoin Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.com
Sustainable change sounds good in theory — but what does it actually look like day to day?In this episode, we get practical and walk through what rebuilding really looks like in real life, especially during busy, imperfect weeks.You’ll learn how Rebuilders build consistency without burnout, perfection, or extreme rules — and why this approach finally sticks.We'll cover:Why most plans fail under real-life pressureFloors vs ceilings (and why this matters)Tiny habits vs strict rulesThe “busy week test”How Rebuilders recover instead of restartThis is exactly the type of work I do with clients — building sustainable structures that work in real life.If you want to be a Rebuilder and you're ready for support instead of another reset, you can learn more about working with me here: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.comJoin Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comInterested In Coaching: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
Want to know how to stop constantly restarting your diet, stop being a chronic dieter, and actually make weight loss progress that lasts?Then this episode is for YOU. We'll go deeper into how people approach change — and why that matters way more than motivation.You’ll learn the difference between the chronic dieter and the Rebuilder, and why many people naturally outgrow the diet culture approach without realizing it.If you’ve ever thought . . .“I don’t want another reset — I want something that makes sense,” then this episode will likely feel like a relief.We'll cover:The chronic dieter pattern and why it burns people outThe moment many people outgrow diet cultureWhat defines a RebuilderHow Rebuilders make decisions differentlyWhy calm commitment beats hypeIf you’re listening and thinking, “This finally explains me!” you may be a Rebuilder.If you’d like support building a sustainable structure that fits your real life, you can learn more about working with Corey by emailing: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.comJoin Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comInterested In Coaching: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
If you’ve tried diet after diet and keep wondering why nothing seems to stick anymore, this episode is for you.In this episode, we talk about why dieting often stops working — especially as life gets fuller — and why that doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you.You’ll learn:Why extreme plans fall apart in real lifeThe real reason consistency feels harder than it used toWhy “just try harder” isn’t the answerHow to shift from restarting to rebuildingThis episode is for anyone who’s done with extremes and ready for a more sustainable approach that actually fits real life.Key Topics CoveredWhy life changes break old diet strategiesThe difference between intensity and sustainabilityWhy discipline isn’t the real issueWhat it means to rebuild instead of restartIf this episode resonates and you’re done with all-or-nothing dieting, you may be a Rebuilder.You can learn more about working together by emailing me at: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.comJoin Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comInterested In Coaching: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
Have you been stuck in the self-defeating diet cycle? Here’s what it looks like . . . You overcommit and start some rigid diet that is way too restrictive and doesn’t fit into your life. Then, as the “new year new me energy” starts to fade … And life gets back to its normal stressful self … You struggle … quit … beat yourself up … and think you need to wait until you can totally reset, restart, and “really do it right.” If you’ve experienced this and you’re ready to break the cycle, then this episode’s for you. I share my top two weight loss tips and help you figure out your new year weight loss plan. We’ll also cover … Letting moments of motivation fadeSavior vs SFPPMy story of recovering from chronic low back issuesThe secret to real, lasting progressContact Corey: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
This is a simple 2-part challenge that can lead to ... Greater happiness, more energy, fewer aches and pains, better relationships, less depression, improved self esteem, a more optimistic mindset, and “unshackling from negative emotions”. There’s also a special message from me to YOU. I know it’s the super busy holiday season, but if you carve out 10 minutes to listen to this episode … you won’t regret it. Much love to you and your family this Christmas! JOIN COREY’s EMAIL FAMILY: https://LoseFatList.com
There’s something I say nearly every episode. I say it because I believe it. But the other day, I was listening to a different podcast and someone said - “I know greatness is coming your way!” At first, I really appreciated that. He’s really supporting and encouraging people. Heck yeah, I love that!  But then I thought about it a bit more … and it bothered me. It bothered me because he doesn’t know what’s coming your way. He doesn’t know me. He doesn’t know you. He doesn’t know what life’s going to bring us. And then I thought  about what I say nearly every episode. Am I doing the same thing? Am I just offering empty, hyped up motivation? Am I lying to you?? After thinking through things, I don’t believe so.  And I want to explain why right here and right now. JOIN COREY’s EMAIL FAMILY: https://LoseFatList.com
Losing weight may seem really complex and difficult for you. While it may seem much simpler for someone else. And guess what? Both of you are right. It is simple and complex all at the same time. Here’s the crazy part - both you and the other person may unknowingly insult each other in regards to losing weight and food choices! This episode centers around an interesting experience shared by a client, who expressed envy towards a friend's seemingly effortless ability to manage their weight. The friend's response wasn’t inherently hurtful, but rubbed my client wrong. This interaction serves as a springboard for a broader discussion on two significant insights regarding personal development: the dangers of making assumptions about others' experiences and the recognition that multiple truths (that might seem contradictory) can actually coexist. Today’s episode might make you mad. It might make you smile. But it will definitely make you think!JOIN COREY’s EMAIL FAMILY: https://LoseFatList.comWant to know how coaching works?Contact Corey: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
10 Things To NOT Do

10 Things To NOT Do

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We’ve all made “to do” lists.  Unfortunately, not many people have ever created a “don’t do” list. That’s exactly what today’s episode is all about. I’m sharing a list of things to NOT do. It’s a list of things that will make sure you stay overweight, unhealthy, and just overall miserable w/ your body and life.  So, obviously you want to avoid these at all costs! We’ll cover all sorts of stuff like . . . Fear of failureWhen to quit and not quitYour relationship with yourself Victim mentalityAnd where you spend most of your energyIt may sound odd, but if you’ll give my list a chance, I think you’ll find it helpful, possibly eye-opening, and maybe even kind of fun.Contact Corey: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
Life is all about choices. Anne Frank wrote - "Our lives are fashioned by our choices. First we make our choices. Then our choices make us."Zig Ziglar said - "Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."Les Brown said - “Remember, you have the power to change your life by changing your choices."Choices are powerful. And there’s one choice that’s more powerful than the rest. In today’s episode, I’m explaining one choice that can literally change everything for you. It’s really as much of a mindset shift as it is a simple choice. Once you begin to think differently and see certain choices differently, you’ll start to make different choices. And those new choices will lead to new results. It might seem hard or feel scary, but it will be more than worth it. Crank up the volume, grab a cup of coffee, and let’s do it! JOIN COREY’s EMAIL FAMILY: https://LoseFatList.comContact Corey: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
It might be time to really think about what you’ve typically done in the past and what you want for your future. There’s a famous quote that says - "Most people overestimate what they can do in a year and underestimate what they can do in ten years"After 20+ years of coaching people, I've developed my own version of this quote . . .  "We overestimate what we can do in a month and vastly underestimate what we can do in a year." We live in a super fast world. Unfortunately that’s led to most of us being pretty impatient.When you're living in a body that doesn't FEEL good ...Or your body doesn't LOOK how you want ... Or your health is suffering ... Then we’re really not patient!  We want to fix it now! Give me a 4 week program to knock this out.   I get it. I'm not necessarily a shining example of patience myself. However, when it comes to losing weight, keeping it off, and creating the life and health you really want … that takes longer than one month.In today’s episode, we’re talking about true weight loss transformation - what it looks like, sounds like, and a realistic timeline. JOIN COREY’s EMAIL FAMILY: https://LoseFatList.comContact Corey: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
If you feel a lot of pressure or stress in relation to losing weight, then DO NOT MISS this episode. It just might be exactly what you need to hear. I’m sharing a key principle for losing weight and keeping it off. It’s one of the biggest misconceptions I see in the weight loss world. And it’s one of the biggest things I teach people and help them overcome in my coaching group. If you feel like you’re obsessively thinking about your body and food… If you’re constantly mentally spinning on losing weight … If you struggle to keep weight off … If you just feel mentally exhausted … Then this episode is for you. We’ll explore . . . The finish line mentality4 phases of your weight loss journeyAll or nothing thinkingSome real life stories that help bring it all together. JOIN COREY’s EMAIL FAMILY: https://LoseFatList.comWant to know how coaching works?Contact Corey: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
Scared of eating carbs? Believe carbs are bad? Beat yourself up for eating too many carbs? How many carbs are too many?  Or maybe you just don’t fully understand carbs and you feel confused by all the conflicting diet info out there.Then this episode is for you! Today I explain the good, bad, and ugly of carbs - the best kind, the worst kind, when you should eat them, when you should avoid them, and how one specific belief about carbs might be your biggest roadblock to weight loss success.Can you lose weight while eating carbs? We’ll cover that. Want to know what legit research and science tells when it comes to carbohydrates and weight loss? We’ll cover that.  Want to know if carbs keep you from losing belly fat? We’ll cover that. Plus . . . I provide steps to lose weight while eating carbs! After you listen, do me a favor and share this episode w/ someone who needs a better relationship w/ carbs. JOIN COREY’s EMAIL FAMILY: https://LoseFatList.comWant to know how coaching works?Contact Corey: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
There’s one thing that no weight loss program can do for you. There’s one thing that even the best diet can’t fix. You can have the best trainer or best approach or best intentions, but without this … you’re not getting any results. What is this one thing? Showing up for yourself. Taking action. Sticking with it. Not quitting. Today’s episode is all about why. Why do we fall off the wagon? From my 20 years of experience, I'll reveal the top 5 reasons we fall off the diet wagon. There are reasons we give that seem totally legitimate. And then there are the real reasons. I’ll explain both and help you see your patterns more clearly. This will allow you to take more action and have more success than ever before!But forewarning . . . This episode contains some tough love. I hope you’ll give it a chance and hear me out, because sometimes the stuff we don’t want to hear is the exact stuff we need most.JOIN COREY’s EMAIL FAMILY: https://LoseFatList.comWant to know how coaching works?Contact Corey: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
If you’re going to lose weight, keep it off, and truly transform your life, there are certain things that you’ll need. I believe there are 4 things that will make the process easier, more fun, and more likely to succeed. Interestingly, it took a wedding to teach me these 4 things. Some of my closest friends did a 100% DIY wedding for their daughter. It turned out absolutely beautiful! I helped them prepare for the wedding and then served food on the actual special day. Looking back, I realized there were 4 things that made the magic happen. And these 4 things are true for pretty much any significant endeavor or challenge in life. Consider this 4 tips to help you transform your body and life. In this episode, we’ll cover . . . The importance of vision and a planThe unbelievable benefits of getting help and not going it aloneThe truth of what it takes to do something worth doingPlus a special message that just might totally change how you think about and view yourselfJOIN COREY’s EMAIL FAMILY: https://LoseFatList.comWant to know how coaching works?Contact Corey: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” We must all be insane, because this is exactly what we do. When it comes to losing weight, I see people keep trying the same crap over and over even though it’s never worked for them before.This episode was inspired by one of my clients who noticed a certain pattern of thinking that goes like this . . . “I should just go ahead and finish this ‘bad food’ so I don’t eat it later.” “Might as well finish all of this, then it will be gone and I won’t be tempted.”That’s just one example of the stuff that doesn’t work (and honestly doesn’t even make sense), but we just keep doing it … hoping for a different outcome. I guarantee this episode will either make you nod, make you mad, or make you rethink things! JOIN COREY’s EMAIL FAMILY: https://LoseFatList.comWant to know how coaching works?Contact Corey: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
This weight loss hack helped me lose 7 pounds in 5 days. Not kidding.If you want to lose weight fast, then this episode is for you.  All of that is 100% true. But I’m not really a big fan of fast weight loss, so we’ll also cover some other stuff like . . . Hacks vs HabitsHealth DebtApple cider vinegarWhy we often go for hacksPlus, we’ll discuss a few quotes from James Clear’s Atomic Habits and longevity expert Dr. Howard Luks. And you’ll get to hear my story of how Covid royally kicked my butt!JOIN COREY’s EMAIL FAMILY: https://LoseFatList.comWant to know how coaching works?Contact Corey: support@CoreyLittleCoaching.com
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Binaya Mishra

The podcast clearly distinguishes itself from extreme dieting and fitness-focused goals, such as achieving six-pack abs or rapid weight loss. This sets realistic expectations and appeals to listeners seeking sustainable, balanced strategies. To further solidify this differentiation, it might help to explicitly address common misconceptions about weight loss (e.g., fad diets or overexercising) and how the podcast offers an alternative perspective. https://slimberines.com/

Jan 12th
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Fitnesscart UK

The introduction strikes a highly engaging and relatable tone, effectively targeting a broad audience of busy individuals juggling multiple responsibilities. By emphasizing the host's personal experiences with food and fitness, the podcast establishes credibility and relatability. However, the narrative could be strengthened by briefly sharing a specific success story or a unique moment from Corey’s career to make the introduction even more compelling and memorable. baobab-bliss

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Fitnesscart UK

The introduction strikes a highly engaging and relatable tone, effectively targeting a broad audience of busy individuals juggling multiple responsibilities. By emphasizing the host's personal experiences with food and fitness, the podcast establishes credibility and relatability. However, the narrative could be strengthened by briefly sharing a specific success story or a unique moment from Corey’s career to make the introduction even more compelling and memorable. https://baobabbliss-us.com/

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Fitnesscart UK

The introduction strikes a highly engaging and relatable tone, effectively targeting a broad audience of busy individuals juggling multiple responsibilities. By emphasizing the host's personal experiences with food and fitness, the podcast establishes credibility and relatability. However, the narrative could be strengthened by briefly sharing a specific success story or a unique moment from Corey’s career to make the introduction even more compelling and memorable. https://baobabbliss-us.com/

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AnKa

I am in my life in moment when everything irritates me because I can't loose weight. Everything annoys me. You helped me to understand it. Thanks.

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Clara Duffy

Powerful!

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Clara Duffy

Fantastic!

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Andrea Madsen

great info!!!

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