DR. MIKKI WILLIDEN: WHY FAT LOSS MAINTENANCE IS SO CHALLENGING & HOW TO APPROACH IT | EP. 186

DR. MIKKI WILLIDEN: WHY FAT LOSS MAINTENANCE IS SO CHALLENGING & HOW TO APPROACH IT | EP. 186

Author: Brandon DaCruz October 29, 2025 Duration: 1:09:59

On this week’s episode of the CHASING CLARITY HEALTH & FITNESS PODCAST, I’m joined by Dr. Mikki Williden to unpack one of the most overlooked but most important phases of any transformation, the maintenance phase.


Losing fat can be challenging but keeping it off is the true test. Research shows that the majority of people who lose weight eventually regain it but that doesn’t have to be the case. In this conversation, Mikki and I break down the physiological, psychological, and behavioral factors that make long-term maintenance so difficult and what you can do to overcome them.


HERE’S WHAT WE COVER:

WHY FAT LOSS MAINTENANCE IS SO CHALLENGING & HOW TO APPROACH IT

DEFINING WEIGHT MAINTENANCE

MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN THINKING ABOUT WEIGHT MAINTENANCE

WHY YOU SHOULD SHIFT YOUR FOCUS TO BODY COMPOSITION MAINTENANCE OVER SCALE WEIGHT MAINTENANCE

WHY DO MOST PEOPLE STRUGGLE TO MAINTAIN THEIR RESULTS?

WHY IS IT HARDER TO KEEP FAT OFF THAN TO LOSE IT?

ARE THE STRATEGIES FOR LOSING FAT DIFFERENT FROM MAINTAINING FAT LOSS?

MINDSET SHIFTS FOR SUCCEEDING IN MAINTENANCE

THE GAP IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY – WHY MOST PROGRAMS FAIL TO TEACH MAINTENANCE

REFRAMING MAINTENANCE AS THE PHASE THAT MAKES YOUR RESULTS LAST


If you’ve ever reached your fat loss goal only to find yourself struggling to maintain it, this episode will help you understand why and give you the clarity, structure, and mindset needed to make your results last for life.


WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:


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Hosted by Brandon DaCruz, Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast cuts through the noise of an often overwhelming industry. Instead of quick fixes, Brandon and his co-host Jeff build conversations from a place of genuine partnership, tackling everything from meal planning and workout splits to the less-discussed mental hurdles of a fitness journey. Their dynamic feels more like a dialogue between friends who’ve been in the trenches, making complex topics in nutrition, training, and body composition feel accessible and actionable. What you’ll find here is a practical blend of solid information and real-world application, designed for anyone who wants to move past confusion and build sustainable habits. This isn't about rigid dogma; it's about finding what actually works for you. Tune into the podcast for honest discussions that aim to replace frustration with understanding, one episode at a time.
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