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Real Life Weight Loss

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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The Best Diet and Workout For Weight Loss

Want to know exactly what to eat to lose weight fast? Want to know the best diet and workout for losing weight? Is it keto? Intermittent fasting? Paleo? Atkins? Weight Watchers? Low carb? Vegan? Juice fasting? Intuitive eating? What about Noom? Or could it be a gluten-free diet? Or is it the 21-Day Fat Flush program that melts fat off your body? Or is it some combination of these? Maybe keto plus intermittent fasting? Or a vegan gluten-free diet? Or detoxing with a juice cleanse and then transit...

Apr 04, 202326 minEp. 235

The Secret Thing That Might Be Destroying Your Motivation

Want to know how to have more motivation? Want to know how to believe in yourself more? Want to know a simple way to lose weight? It all starts with figuring out why you’re not motivated. There are a lot of things that can destroy your motivation. What I’m discussing today is something that’s kind of sneaky and below the surface. It’s lurking in the back of our brain and can totally crush our motivation. And there’s a really good chance that you go about solving this problem all wrong. In this e...

Mar 28, 202324 minEp. 234

How a Busy Mom of 3 Finally Lost Weight After Slim Fast, Weight Watchers, and Keto Didn’t Work For Her

“Food has been my hiding place and comfort for so long.” “The physical weight that I was hanging onto is a result of the mental burden that I’ve been carrying for many, many years.” That’s just two quotes from this powerful episode. Today you’re going to hear incredible weight loss wisdom and truth bombs from a mom of 3 who went from emotional eating and comfort foods to losing weight and finding peace with food and her body. If you’re sick of diets, and weight loss programs that aren’t sustaina...

Mar 21, 202345 minEp. 233

The #1 Thing We Need To Hear But Don’t Want To Accept

Is this the secret to losing weight? Honestly, I think it’s the secret to so much more. It’s probably my #1 tip to achieve pretty much any goal. The more I apply this principle to my life, the more I realize how powerful and true it really is. It’s a foundational truth that is applicable in nearly every area of our lives. And I believe it can revolutionize our lives. But . . . Most of us really don’t want to hear it, much less accept it. A lot of people might not even believe it. We don’t believ...

Mar 14, 202320 minEp. 232

The 4 Most Common Ways People Mess Up When Trying To Lose Weight

If you’re not getting the results you want, then this episode will be really helpful. I’ll explain the 4 most common ways that I see people mess up when trying to lose weight. And it’s probably not what you think. Eating too many carbs to lose weight? Doing the wrong exercises? Eating too many calories to lose weight? Not enough cardio to lose weight? Or maybe you’ve seen all the talk about cortisol and you think that might be what’s holding you back. Nope, it’s none of those. You could actually...

Mar 07, 202326 minEp. 231

A Secret To Losing Weight (That Nobody Talks About)

Does losing weight feel overwhelming? Do you think you don’t have enough willpower to lose weight? Are you tired of constantly thinking about food? Are you starting to think you’ll never be successful with weight loss? There’s a good chance that none of those are true and the underlying problem is something totally different. This overlooked issue is often the reason people lack willpower, think about food way too much, and feel overwhelmed. It’s also a big reason that so many people repeatedly ...

Feb 28, 202331 minEp. 230

The Truth About Belly Fat (and the Dissatisfaction Equation)

Want to know how to lose belly fat? Or what about . . . How to get rid of cellulite? How to tone your arms? How to tighten your thighs so they don’t touch when you walk? How to lose chest fat? How to have a butt that doesn’t sag? All of these are appearance goals that get clumped in with the broad category of weight loss goals. Today, I’m not explaining a special diet or workout program for losing belly fat. But what I am offering is so much more important. I’ll explain the truth about appearanc...

Feb 21, 202329 minEp. 229

Four of The Biggest Weight Loss Misconceptions

Today we’re covering four big weight loss misconceptions. One might make you laugh. One will surprise you. One will make you think differently. And one could totally change how you approach losing weight. We’re covering a bunch of helpful stuff like . . . Does portion control work? How to stay motivated What to do when trying harder doesn’t work Does muscle weigh more than fat? Does eating less help you lose weight? What to do when you fall off the wagon Lots of good stuff! Grab your coffee or S...

Feb 14, 202322 minEp. 228

How Perfectionism and All-or-Nothing Increase Anxiety and Make Losing Weight Feel Impossible

Are you all-or-nothing when it comes to dieting and weight loss? Would you say that you’re a perfectionist? If trying to lose weight feels like a huge struggle where you get motivated, mess up, start to second guess your diet, yourself, and then just want to quit … and you often feel frustrated, discouraged, or just full of doubt . . . If this describes you, then I believe all-or-nothing and perfectionism are majorly working against you. It’s the single biggest thing that keeps you from losing w...

Feb 07, 202337 minEp. 227

Overeating and Emotional Eating: Why We Do it and How To Stop

Why do I overeat? Why do I stress eat? Why do I eat more than I really want? Why can I not stop eating? Why do I eat when I’m not hungry? Why do I eat things I really don’t even want? How do I stop?? How do I stop overeating? How do I stop emotional eating? Or stress eating? We’re answering all of those questions today! I’ll explain the different things that can cause us to overeat. How our body, our brain, and our emotions can all contribute to making poor food choices and eating more than we w...

Jan 31, 202326 minEp. 226

The New Miracle Weight Loss Drug - Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus

Have you ever wished that there was a magical pill that will help you lose weight without even trying? If so, do NOT miss today’s episode. There’s a new “miracle” weight loss drug that’s supposedly helping people lose weight like crazy.. It’s what Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian used to drop some pounds and trim down. In this episode, we’ll answer the following questions . . . What is semaglutide? What does it do in your body? Is it truly helpful for weight loss? How much weight can you expect to l...

Jan 24, 202325 minEp. 225

How Often Should You Weigh and How To Know If You Have A Dysfunctional Relationship With The Scales

What do you do when you want to make sure your diet (or workout program) is working? How do you measure your progress? How often do you step on the scales? What prompts you to step on the scales? Do you have dread or anxiety about weighing yourself? Do you feel like you should weigh after having a “cheat meal” or eating too much over the weekend? It’s the time of year when so many people are laser-focused on losing weight. People have set their goals and they’re working hard. Waking up early … e...

Jan 17, 202322 minEp. 224

Weight Loss Simplified: The Only 3 Ways To Do It

You're going to take one of three paths this new year. Today we cover basically the only THREE ways that people try to lose weight. They may not realize it, but . . . Keto, Intermittent Fasting, Atkins, Beachbody, P90X, Whole30, Noom, South Beach, Low Carb Diet, Crossfit, Peloton, Fitness boot camps, whatever, take your pick . . . When we boil all of the different diets and weight loss programs down to their simplest forms, there's really only 3 ways to go about losing weight. In today’s episode...

Jan 10, 202322 minEp. 223

The Biggest Weight Loss Mistakes That I See People Make Over and Over

These are the things that YOU need to avoid when trying to lose weight in the new year. These are also the things that I see people do pretty much every year ... but they never work! Actually they go one step further and can really work against you. Most of these mistakes will further ingrain some really bad self-defeating thoughts and beliefs when it comes to losing weight. I don’t want that for you. I want you to get results and find freedom! So today we’re covering some big and sadly common m...

Jan 03, 202316 minEp. 222

The Four Steps To Lose Weight and Keep It Off

These 4 stages apply to everyone! The ONLY way someone finds true long-term weight loss success is by moving through these 4 steps. They’re either taught them or unknowingly stumble through them. But guess what? You won’t have to stumble and fumble through them! Because I’m going to walk you through them today! We’ll cover … The place people get stuck when it comes to losing weight A self-defeating weight loss cycle that you’ve probably experienced Two categories of people when it comes to losin...

Dec 27, 202222 minEp. 221

Top 5 Weight Loss Gimmicks To Avoid: Lose Weight and Save Money

Do you want to lose weight, save money, and not make all the “rookie mistakes?” (I guarantee one of these weight loss gimmicks will SHOCK you!) If you want to lose weight, it can be so easy to fall for one of these gimmicks. We see the promises and oh man! The marketing is so good. It’s so alluring. It presses all the right buttons and says all the right things. Before we know, we’re losing money instead of weight! These weight loss gimmicks are not only costly financially, they can also be cost...

Dec 20, 202230 minEp. 220

Four Foods We Think Are Healthy But Won’t Help You Lose Weight

Have you ever felt like you’re really trying to eat healthy, but still aren’t losing any weight? There are foods that we think are “good” and will help us drop pounds, but it’s just not the case. In some ways, we’re fooling ourselves. In other ways, it’s not our fault at all. Food manufacturers can really trick us with snazzy food labels. In this episode, we’ll discuss 4 specific foods and get into the difference between healthy and lean. In other words, foods that are generally considered healt...

Dec 13, 202228 minEp. 219

Body Image, Diets, and Self Care

“I never realized how warped my brain was around body image, diets and self love.” This was an epiphany that one of my clients recently had. You may think it doesn’t apply to you, but I encourage you to have an open mind and genuinely ask . . . Has social media, advertisements, and magazines warped my perspective when it comes to body image, dieting, and what success should look like? So many of us are stressing and chasing something we might not even really want. Today, we’re digging into this ...

Dec 06, 202225 minEp. 218

Thoughts After Thanksgiving: How Your Brain Works Against You To Steal Your Enjoyment of Food And Set You Up For Weight Loss Failure In The Future

I’m sharing 4 big takeaways from my Thanksgiving that could be really helpful. My Thanksgiving was full of statements and comments that really got my attention. Two of the comments were aimed directly at me, my body, and what I was eating! In today’s episode, I’ll tell you all about that and we’ll cover . . . >> Something people do (whether they realize it or not) that greatly increases their chances for gaining weight >> A certain mindset that almost guarantees you will not lose wei...

Nov 29, 202233 minEp. 217

Will Becoming Vegetarian Help Me Lose Weight?

Whether you’ve ever considered vegetarianism or not, this episode will be extremely helpful and insightful. You’ll learn some powerful diet and weight loss truths. I’ll also give you the simple recipe for success when it comes to what to eat and what not to eat. In other words … what to eat if you want to lose weight, be super healthy, and have more energy. And believe it or not, we even compare vegetarianism to keto. We’re answering questions like … Is eating vegetarian healthier than “normal” ...

Nov 22, 202227 minEp. 216

The Real Reason So Many People Struggle To Lose Weight

Most of us are making a big mistake and don’t even realize it. We struggle to lose weight or struggle to keep it off. We keep sabotaging ourselves and can’t control what we eat. It feels like food controls us, rather than us controlling it. Then . . . We try to get as motivated and positive as possible and start another strict diet or weight loss program that doesn’t take into account the underlying stuff at all. We just keep treating the symptoms and keep running from the root cause. It makes w...

Nov 15, 202228 minEp. 215

Are You Trying To Lose Weight Or Just Stressing Your Body?

Is there a chance that your attempts to lose weight are just totally stressing your body out? Or maybe you feel like your body is working against you every time you try to lose weight. Or maybe, if you’re honest, you’ve just been having a little too much “fun” lately and you might owe your body an apology. Or maybe you just feel so stress with work, family, and life, that you’re burning the candle at both ends. If any of those ring true for you, then you don’t want to miss today’s episode. It’s ...

Nov 08, 202223 minEp. 214

Why Some People Lose Weight Fast and Others Lose It Slow

Most people want to lose weight fast, but what actually determines how fast you lose weight Have you ever stopped to consider what factors determine your rate of weight loss? In today’s episode, we’re getting into all sorts of good stuff like: Specific questions to ask before you start a diet or weight loss program Is losing weight fast a good approach? The self-defeating cycle that people get sucked into with diets and fast weight loss 4 factors that influence how fast or slow you lose weight I...

Nov 01, 202229 minEp. 213

What We Try To Do To Fix Our Problems That Never Works

If you’re overweight and you’ve struggled to be successful with your body, then I would say there’s a really good chance you’re doing this. We keep trying to fix our problems in a way that will never work. Even if it seems to work, it will only be short term relief, because it doesn’t address the true issue. I see this all the time - with people in my coaching group, my friends, and myself! Sadly, we keep doing it. We keep going back to it. And we keep failing and we can’t figure out why. Check ...

Oct 27, 202213 min

Terrible Weight Loss Advice That Ticks Me Off!

The worst weight loss advice ever is condescending, borderline insulting, and oversimplified. And honestly it makes me angry! And it’s not what you might think. With all of the sleazy marketers in the diet industry, there's a lot of bad advice and flat-out weight loss lies. Stuff like . . . > Just 2 pills per day to melt belly fat. > Lose 11lbs per week without dieting! > One simple exercise that instantly tones your thighs! > Special smoothie that flushes fat out of your body. > ...

Oct 25, 202219 minEp. 212

Why Is It So Hard To Lose Weight

Why is it so hard to keep weight off after you’ve lost it? Why is losing weight so hard?? When we think of these questions, a lot of things probably quickly come to mind. It’s like - Corey, dude, I know why’s it so hard to lose weight … Cause I love food! Cause I hate working out. Because I have terrible genetics. Because my family never supports me and I wind up eating what they’re eating. One or all of those might apply, but there are much bigger, much deeper reasons why it’s so hard to lose w...

Oct 18, 202223 minEp. 211

The Pattern I See Every Year That Keeps People Frustrated and Stuck

What’s happening right now for a lot of people (and it might be happening for you!) is what I call “The Slide”. It happens before you know it. It sucks you in and leaves you frustrated, stuck, and discouraged. If you try to lose weight, but wind up getting no where, or even gaining weight year after year, this could be why. We are all a product of our patterns. Listen to this episode to discover your patterns, finally see what might’ve been holding you back, and learn how to break free! P.S. Wan...

Oct 11, 202222 minEp. 210

What I Do To Have More Energy and Be More Productive

Everyone wants more energy, right? But all energy is really not the same, is it? There are different types of energy and a ton of different things that contribute. Today we get into all of that and I explain what my wife and I do when we need more energy, focus, and motivation. We also discuss how much protein you should eat and protein powders. But what might be the most beneficial part of today’s episode is something that could save you hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars! It’s my 3 step p...

Oct 04, 202227 minEp. 209

Weight Loss Inspiration: How To Make Losing Weight Easier and More Fun

If you ever feel like you’re forcing yourself to do some miserable diet … Or you’re tired of forcing yourself to do killer workouts … Or maybe you just feel like you’ve been trying to force your body to lose weight for years … If any of those apply, then this episode is definitely for you. Today, I’m giving you 3 specific ways to make losing weight easier and more fun. These 3 tips can also help you experience more freedom and excitement with the whole weight loss process. I don’t care who you a...

Sep 27, 202223 minEp. 208

Do Omega-3 Supplements Work?

Should you take fish oil? Do omega-3 supplements work? We answer those questions today by looking at what research and science tells us. We’ll cover . . . Is saturated fat bad for you? What is omega-3 good for? Omega-6 vs Omega-3 Are omega-6 bad for you? Symptoms of omega-3 deficiency Benefits of taking fish oil Omega-3 side effects The best omega-3 Can you get enough omega-3 from fish If you want the truth about omega-3 supplements, if you want the truth about fish oil pills, then this episode ...

Sep 20, 202232 minEp. 207
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