[Ep. 83] Fat Loss Plateaus Explained: Cardio, Metabolism, and What to Do Next

In this episode of the Tailored Coaching Method Podcast, Arielle and Coach Nick break down one of the most frustrating parts of a fitness journey: fat loss and training plateaus.If you’ve ever started strong, seen progress, and then suddenly felt stuck—despite doing “everything right”—this episode explains why that happens and what to do instead.They dive into the physiology and psychology behind plateaus, including metabolic adaptation, cardio efficiency, recovery demands, and why simply doing more cardio often backfires. Using a real client example, they explain how excessive cardio can increase hunger, reduce training performance, and stall fat loss as the body adapts for efficiency.This conversation focuses on clarity of goals—fat loss vs performance—and how that clarity determines the right nutrition strategy, training intensity, and cardio approach. You’ll learn how to set a sustainable baseline, pull the right levers at the right time, and stop chasing extremes that lead to burnout.If you’re feeling frustrated, stalled, or questioning whether something is “broken,” this episode will help you reframe the process and move forward with confidence.LINKS & RESOURCES:🏆 1-on-1 Coaching: ⁠https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast⁠ ⁠📱7-Day Free Trial to the TLRD Trainer App: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠⁠🛒Tailored Merch Shop: ⁠www.choose-hard.shop⁠💊 Use code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% off your order with ⁠Jocko Fuel⁠📖 FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠⁠⁠ 📓FREE GUIDES:⁠ https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠⁠📚CODY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠🎙️THE TAILORED LIFE PODCAST:SPOTIFY:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1nZUGhV1SBKDKUJsOQHOlB⁠⁠ APPLE PODCASTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://apple.co/3WDf6PK⁠⁠ 📲 CONNECT WITH US:IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tailoredcoachingmethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE CHANNEL: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠⁠INQUIRIES: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠ 

Preparing for a bodybuilding competition is just as much a mental and emotional journey as it is a physical one. In this episode of the Tailored Coaching Method Podcast, Arielle and Coach Kyle dive deep into the mindset required for competition prep, including overcoming self-doubt, managing confidence, and trusting the long-term process.Coach Kyle shares honest insights from his second week of prep, opening up about the doubts, fears, and patience required when results don’t happen overnight. Arielle breaks down why external coaching support is essential during prep, how social media distorts expectations, and why enjoying the process matters just as much as stepping on stage.This episode explores intrinsic motivation, emotional resilience, realistic goal setting, and the importance of celebrating small wins along the way. Whether you’re in bodybuilding prep, pursuing a major fitness goal, or navigating self-doubt in any area of life, this conversation will help you reframe the journey, build confidence, and stay grounded in what truly matters.https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠www.choose-hard.shopJocko Fuel📖 FREE ARTICLES: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠⁠ 📓FREE GUIDES: https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠📚CODY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠⁠here🎙️THE TAILORED LIFE PODCAST:SPOTIFY:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1nZUGhV1SBKDKUJsOQHOlB⁠ APPLE PODCASTS:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://apple.co/3WDf6PK⁠ 📲 CONNECT WITH US:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tailoredcoachingmethod⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠INQUIRIES: ⁠[email protected] 

In this episode of the Tailored Coaching Method Podcast, host Arielle DeYampert sits down with client Suzy F. to unpack her journey from years of binge eating and restrictive dieting to building balance, confidence, and food freedom through macro tracking and mindset work.   Suzy shares how dieting rules and an all-or-nothing mindset kept her stuck in cycles of restriction and loss of control around food. Through coaching, she learned how tracking macros became a tool for awareness and empowerment rather than punishment, helping her regain trust with food and her body.   The conversation explores the emotional side of dieting, including body image struggles, social pressure around food, and the discomfort that often comes with change. Arielle and Suzy discuss why setting boundaries around food, routines, and environments is essential for creating a sustainable relationship with eating—especially in social situations where guilt and fear often show up.   This episode highlights the importance of mindset, self-acceptance, and removing shame from the health journey. Suzy reflects on how learning to listen to hunger cues, embracing balance instead of restriction, and receiving consistent coaching support allowed her to experience real growth beyond just physical results.   If you’ve struggled with binge eating, food guilt, or feeling out of control around eating, this episode offers a powerful, real-life perspective on how coaching, accountability, and mindset shifts can lead to lasting change and true food freedom.     --- 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠   📲GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TO MY TRAINING APP: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠   🛒 MERCH SHOP: www.choose-hard.shop   ➡️ Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% Off Your Order)   🎙️THE TAILORED LIFE PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1nZUGhV1SBKDKUJsOQHOlB  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ https://apple.co/3WDf6PK    📖FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠   🏋️GYM EQUIPMENT: Giant-Lifting, Discount Code: TCM  - ⁠https://giantlifting.com/#TCM⁠    📚CODY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UF6CPC1LKGW?ref_=wl_share⁠      --- 📲CONNECT WITH US: IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/tailoredcoachingmethod⁠ YOUTUBE CHANNEL -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠[email protected] 

In this episode of the Tailored Coaching Method Podcast, Arielle DeYampert is joined by Katie Johnson for a powerful conversation on the difference between a physical deficit and a mental deficit—and why confusing the two is often what derails fat loss and long-term progress.   They break down what it actually means to be in a physical calorie deficit versus living in a mental state of scarcity. While a physical deficit is required for fat loss, a mental deficit can lead to frustration, obsession, burnout, and an unhealthy relationship with food. Arielle and Katie explain why mindset, gratitude, and abundance are essential tools for sustaining a deficit without self-sabotage.   This episode highlights the importance of radical honesty in health journeys, including being honest about behaviors, emotions, and expectations. The conversation also emphasizes that sustainable habits—not extremes—are what allow clients to maintain results after a deficit phase ends.   Listeners will learn how embracing discomfort is a necessary part of growth, how to shift from a scarcity mindset into abundance, and why contentment with progress—not perfection—is key for long-term success. The episode closes by reinforcing the powerful role that support systems and community play in helping individuals stay consistent, grounded, and resilient throughout their health and fitness journey.   This episode is especially valuable for anyone who feels mentally drained by dieting, struggles to maintain fat loss, or wants to build results that last without burning out.     🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ 📲GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TO OUR TRAINING APP: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 🛒 MERCH SHOP: www.choose-hard.shop ➡️ Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% Off Your Order)   🎙️THE TAILORED LIFE PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1nZUGhV1SBKDKUJsOQHOlB  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ https://apple.co/3WDf6PK    📖FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ 🏋️GYM EQUIPMENT: Giant-Lifting, Discount Code: TCM  - ⁠https://giantlifting.com/#TCM⁠  📚CODY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UF6CPC1LKGW?ref_=wl_share⁠      📲CONNECT WITH US: IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/tailoredcoachingmethod⁠ YOUTUBE CHANNEL -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠[email protected] 

In this episode of the Tailored Coaching Method Podcast, host Arielle DeYampert sits down with client Britt G to share their deeply personal journey with body image, dieting, and the life-changing impact of coaching.   Britt opens up about how their struggles with food and weight began at a young age, shaped by societal pressure and early exposure to body image expectations. They reflects on years of dieting, confusion around food, and the emotional weight that came with constantly trying to “fix” their body. The turning point came when Britt chose to seek support through coaching—marking the beginning of a shift not just in habits, but in mindset.   The conversation highlights the importance of building a supportive environment and how community plays a powerful role in creating consistency and accountability. Britt shares how tracking and measuring food initially felt overwhelming, but ultimately became a tool for awareness rather than restriction. Over time, they transitioned from a scarcity mindset around food to one rooted in abundance, confidence, and trust.   Arielle and Britt also discuss rediscovering the joy of cooking, enjoying food without guilt, and redefining what health truly means. Rather than focusing solely on the scale, Britt emphasizes how feeling strong, energized, and comfortable in her body became far more meaningful indicators of progress.   This episode is a reminder that transformation isn’t just about weight loss—it’s about celebrating small wins, learning from setbacks, and embracing the journey toward a healthier relationship with food, body, and self. It’s especially impactful for anyone struggling with body image, food guilt, or feeling stuck in an endless dieting cycle.   --- 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TO MY TRAINING APP: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 🛒 MERCH SHOP: www.choose-hard.shop ➡️ Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% Off Your Order) 🎙️THE TAILORED LIFE PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1nZUGhV1SBKDKUJsOQHOlB  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ https://apple.co/3WDf6PK  📖FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ 🏋️GYM EQUIPMENT: Giant-Lifting, Discount Code: TCM  - ⁠https://giantlifting.com/#TCM⁠  📚CODY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UF6CPC1LKGW?ref_=wl_share⁠  --- 📲CONNECT WITH US: IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/tailoredcoachingmethod⁠ YOUTUBE CHANNEL -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠[email protected] 

In this episode of the Tailored Coaching Method Podcast, hosts Arielle and Nick open up about their own personal struggles with dieting, weight loss, binge eating, and food restriction. They share honest experiences from both sides of the coaching relationship, highlighting that even successful coaches have navigated the same cycles many clients feel stuck in.   This conversation dives deep into the binge-restrict cycle, why cheat days often backfire, and how rigid dieting can lead to burnout, guilt, and loss of progress. Arielle and Nick explain why balance in nutrition is essential for long-term fat loss and how intuitive eating principles can help rebuild trust with food, reduce shame, and improve consistency.   Listeners will learn how understanding hunger cues plays a critical role in creating a healthy relationship with food, why sustainable eating habits take time, and how personal experience shapes effective coaching. The episode also emphasizes the importance of accountability, support, and individualized strategies when working toward lasting results.   If you’ve struggled with yo-yo dieting, emotional eating, or feeling out of control around food, this episode offers clarity, validation, and practical insight into building sustainable habits that actually last.     --- 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TO MY TRAINING APP: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 🛒 MERCH SHOP: www.choose-hard.shop ➡️ Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% Off Your Order) 🎙️THE TAILORED LIFE PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1nZUGhV1SBKDKUJsOQHOlB  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ https://apple.co/3WDf6PK  📖FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ 🏋️GYM EQUIPMENT: Giant-Lifting, Discount Code: TCM  - ⁠https://giantlifting.com/#TCM⁠  📚CODY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UF6CPC1LKGW?ref_=wl_share⁠  --- 📲CONNECT WITH US: IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/tailoredcoachingmethod⁠ YOUTUBE CHANNEL -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠[email protected]

In this episode of the Tailored Coaching Podcast, Arielle sits down with Jodi, a psychologist and mom of three, for an honest conversation about what it really looks like to reclaim your health in the middle of a busy life.   Jodi opens up about the mental load of motherhood, her comeback from a cancer diagnosis in her twenties, and the moment she realized she was living below her potential.   This episode is for any woman juggling family, career, and the deep desire to feel strong again. Jodi shares how she rebuilt her confidence, what shifted when she finally asked for support, and why prioritizing your health is the first step toward becoming the woman you want to be.     --- 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TO MY TRAINING APP: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 🛒 MERCH SHOP: www.choose-hard.shop ➡️ Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% Off Your Order) 🎙️THE TAILORED LIFE PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1nZUGhV1SBKDKUJsOQHOlB  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ https://apple.co/3WDf6PK  📖FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ 🏋️GYM EQUIPMENT: Giant-Lifting, Discount Code: TCM  - ⁠https://giantlifting.com/#TCM⁠  📚CODY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UF6CPC1LKGW?ref_=wl_share⁠  --- 📲CONNECT WITH US: IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/tailoredcoachingmethod⁠ YOUTUBE CHANNEL -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠[email protected] 

In this episode of the Tailored Coaching Method Podcast, Arielle sits down with client Susie to unpack how she finally achieved the results she’d been chasing for years.   Despite being highly active and committed to working out, Susie struggled to see her body change—until she learned how to fuel it properly. Together, they dive into the real reasons exercise alone doesn’t guarantee progress, the game-changing power of tracking nutrition, and the mindset shifts that helped Susie build confidence, balance, and lasting results.   This episode is a must-listen for anyone who feels like they’re doing “everything right” but still not seeing the payoff.   --- 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TO MY TRAINING APP: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 🛒 MERCH SHOP: www.choose-hard.shop ➡️ Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% Off Your Order) 🎙️THE TAILORED LIFE PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1nZUGhV1SBKDKUJsOQHOlB  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ https://apple.co/3WDf6PK  📖FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ 🏋️GYM EQUIPMENT: Giant-Lifting, Discount Code: TCM  - ⁠https://giantlifting.com/#TCM⁠  📚CODY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UF6CPC1LKGW?ref_=wl_share⁠  --- 📲CONNECT WITH US: IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/tailoredcoachingmethod⁠ YOUTUBE CHANNEL -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠[email protected]

In this episode of the Tailored Coaching Method podcast, Arielle and Katie break down how to transition from tracking macros to mindful eating without losing progress or control.   They share how to overcome the fear of stopping tracking, the truth about food labels and portion awareness, and how your values and identity shape long-term success. You’ll learn how to maintain your weight loss results, build a healthy relationship with food, and find balance between structure and food freedom — no tracking app required.   Whether you’re burned out from logging every meal or curious how to eat intuitively while still seeing results, this conversation will show you how to create sustainable nutrition habits that last.     --- 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TO MY TRAINING APP: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 🛒 MERCH SHOP: www.choose-hard.shop ➡️ Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% Off Your Order) 🎙️THE TAILORED LIFE PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1nZUGhV1SBKDKUJsOQHOlB  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ https://apple.co/3WDf6PK  📖FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ 🏋️GYM EQUIPMENT: Giant-Lifting, Discount Code: TCM  - ⁠https://giantlifting.com/#TCM⁠  📚CODY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UF6CPC1LKGW?ref_=wl_share⁠  --- 📲CONNECT WITH US: IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/tailoredcoachingmethod⁠ YOUTUBE CHANNEL -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠[email protected]

Ann-Marie’s story is proof that when mindset meets structure, anything is possible. In this episode, we dive into her journey from overwhelmed to empowered. Hear how she found balance, confidence, and results through the Tailored Coaching Method.   With the guidance of Coach Katie, Ann-Marie learned how to track macros with purpose, stay consistent through real life, and develop strategies that actually fit her lifestyle. Tune in to hear how she built sustainable habits, redefined her relationship with food, and achieved her goal physique.   --- 🚀1-ON-1 COACHING: https://www.tailored-coaching.com/apply-podcast ⁠ 👥 TAILORED COACHING COLLECTIVE (OUR COMMUNITY): ⁠http://www.tailored-coaching.com/tailored-collective⁠  📲GET A 7-DAY FREE TRIAL TO MY TRAINING APP: ⁠http://www.thetailoredtrainer.com/⁠ 🛒 MERCH SHOP: www.choose-hard.shop ➡️ Jocko Fuel (Use Discount Code CHOOSEHARD10 for 10% Off Your Order) 🎙️THE TAILORED LIFE PODCAST: - SPOTIFY: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1nZUGhV1SBKDKUJsOQHOlB  - APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ https://apple.co/3WDf6PK  📖FREE ARTICLES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/blog⁠  💾FREE GUIDES: ⁠https://tailoredcoachingmethod.com/guides⁠ 🏋️GYM EQUIPMENT: Giant-Lifting, Discount Code: TCM  - ⁠https://giantlifting.com/#TCM⁠  📚CODY’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UF6CPC1LKGW?ref_=wl_share⁠  --- 📲CONNECT WITH US: IG -⁠https://www.instagram.com/tailoredcoachingmethod⁠ YOUTUBE CHANNEL -⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/codymcbroom1⁠ INQUIRIES – ⁠[email protected]