In this episode of The Elite Trainer Podcast, Kyle is joined by Mind Pump trainer Corinne to unpack one of the most powerful (and misunderstood) strategies in the coaching world: reverse dieting. Together they dive into the science, strategy, and psychology behind helping clients eat more, build muscle, and recover from years of under-eating. You’ll learn how to navigate scale anxiety, set expectations, restructure meals, boost protein intake, and resell the process through client doubt. If you coach general-population clients through fat loss, this episode is a masterclass in long-term success.

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• Intro: Meet Corinne + Topic Overview (00:00 )

• Why Most Clients Fail at Fat Loss (01:02 )

• What Is Reverse Dieting? (02:15 )

• Metabolic Plateaus & Diet History (04:07 )

• How to Reverse Diet the Right Way (05:30 )

• Overcoming Scale Anxiety (06:33 )

• Setting Expectations with Clients (10:36 )

• Reselling the Process Midway (13:27 )

• Navigating Setbacks & Client Doubt (14:26 )

• Tracking Wins & Coaching Mindset Shifts (18:05 )

• Adjusting Meal Timing & Volume (25:04 )

• Hacks for Hitting Protein Goals (28:39 )

• The Intermittent Fasting Obstacle (31:05 )

• Why This Is the #1 Skill for Trainers (33:11 )

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