The Biggest Mistakes I Made in Fat Loss - and What I Do Differently Now

If you’ve ever felt like you're doing “everything right” in a fat loss phase and still not seeing results - you’re not alone. I’ve made some of the same weight loss mistakes myself. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest fat loss mistakes I made during my very first intentional cut, and what I’ve learned (both as a registered dietitian and as a real person) about the best way to lose weight sustainably. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of the fat loss habits that support real results, how to avoid the mental traps of diet culture, and how to know when it’s time to change course - not quit entirely. This episode will help you get unstuck and build smarter fat loss habits that actually stick. I’ll walk you through: • (1:45) The fat loss habits that I did right my first time around - and then exactly where it all started to go wrong • (3:30) One of the most common weight loss mistakes with the scale - and how I coach clients differently now • (6:15) How staying in a deficit too long stalled progress - and the truth about the best way to lose weight over time • (10:00) Why leaning on “diet foods” backfired during my fat loss phase and what satisfying, protein-forward meals look like now • (13:30) How skipping a reverse diet can undo progress - and the fat loss habits I always build in from the start • (24:30) 5 core strategies I use with every client to avoid weight loss mistakes and set up for success If you’ve been spinning your wheels, it might not be about willpower - it could be that you’re stuck in outdated strategies that don’t reflect the best way to lose weight in a sustainable, realistic way. Hit play to learn what I’d never do again, how I coach fat loss differently now, and what you can change today to feel more confident in your process. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Blog post: How to know you’re ready for a fat loss phase Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE! CONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD: Instagram Website Facebook