You’ve probably seen it on Instagram: “My client lost weight by eating more!”
Sounds sweet, doesn’t it?!
In this episode, I’m calling bullshit on that claim. I break down what’s actually going on behind these stories and explain why you might feel stuck, even when you think you’re doing everything right.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated, misled, or caught in the restrict-then-binge cycle, this one’s for you. I’ll help you zoom out, understand what really matters, and take back control of your nutrition.
💡 What I Want You to Take Away:
These catchy “eat more to lose weight” posts often just mean better adherence—not magic
Swapping to more filling, whole foods can help you feel like you’re eating more while staying in a deficit
You don’t need extremes—you need something you can stick to
You’re not broken. You probably just need a more sustainable approach
Episode Breakdown:
[00:00] No more apology intros—just cracking on
[00:40] The viral headline: “Lose weight by eating more” – here’s the reality
[01:30] Myth 1: You’re not eating more—you’re just not swinging from extremes
[02:30] Myth 2: You’re eating more volume, not more calories
[03:45] What calorie density means (in plain English)
[04:30] Why these claims can mess with your head
[05:00] How perfectionism leads to the all-or-nothing spiral
[05:40] Why I coach people to find the middle ground
[06:30] It’s boring but it works: the power of simple consistency
[07:00] Wrapping up before I spiral too far off-track
If you found this helpful, I’d love it if you’d subscribe, leave a review, or share the episode with someone who’s feeling stuck.
If you want to dive deeper into this topic or see how I help clients navigate the messy middle, just DM me “PATHWAY”over on Instagram @peak.nutrition.coaching and I’ll send something useful your way.
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