2921: Your FAT LOSS Stalled ! How Do You Fix it?

2921: Your FAT LOSS Stalled ! How Do You Fix it?

Author: Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge August 12, 2026 Duration: 1:35:36

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Your fat loss was working until it stopped. In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down what causes fat loss plateaus and four strategies that can help get progress moving again without simply cutting calories or adding more cardio.

They explain why a short mini bulk or reverse diet can be one of the most effective ways to break a plateau, when adding or reducing cardio can help, how carb cycling can be used as a tool, and why shifting your focus from fat loss to performance can provide both physical and psychological benefits.

The guys also discuss muscle building and fat loss, the relationship between science and real-world coaching experience, red light therapy, the growing importance of community and social connection, big-wave surfing, and more.

The episode then moves into live coaching with three callers: Amber from Texas gives an update on her progress, Chase from Arizona gets advice on losing body fat while rebuilding his athleticism, and Ashley from Texas gets guidance on returning to training after pregnancy and an extended period away from exercise.

 

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02:18 - How to Break Through a Fat Loss Plateau

08:05 - Mini Bulks and Reverse Dieting

13:26 - Should You Add or Remove Cardio?

16:42 - Carb Cycling for Fat Loss

19:50 - Focus on Performance Instead of Fat Loss

23:50 - Building Muscle and Its Impact on Fat Loss

30:49 - The Best Intervention for Healthier-Looking Skin

33:55 - Why Gyms Are Becoming More Social

44:29 - The 16-Year-Old Lifeguard Who Saved a Child

01:08:06 - Amber: Progress Update

01:14:10 - Chase: Losing Fat While Building Fitness

01:27:39 - Ashley: Returning to Training Postpartum


Tired of fitness fads and conflicting advice that leaves you more confused than when you started? Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth cuts through the noise with a no-nonsense approach you can actually trust. Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, and Doug Egge bring their combined expertise to every conversation, dismantling popular myths and calling out the pervasive snake oil in the wellness world. Instead of hype, they focus on practical, science-backed strategies for building muscle, enhancing performance, and-most importantly-sustaining long-term health. Their discussions are grounded in reality, often challenging even the most sacred institutions in the industry with a blend of sharp insight and relatable humor. Each episode of this podcast feels like an honest talk with knowledgeable friends who aren’t afraid to question everything. You’ll find clarity on nutrition, training paradigms, and lifestyle choices, all delivered without an agenda other than giving you the unfiltered facts. For anyone exhausted by the constant churn of gimmicks and seeking a sustainable path to feeling and looking better, this is an essential listen. The raw truth isn’t always pretty, but with this team guiding you, it’s undeniably effective.
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