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10 Fat Loss Myths the Fitness Industry Keeps Selling (Isaiah Mitchell) | Ep 313

Author
Isaiah Mitchell
Published
Fri 25 Apr 2025
Episode Link
https://www.witsandweights.com/313

Get the other part of this conversation on Isaiah’s podcast “Fat Loss Forever” to hear Philip expose 10 more myths!

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Think fasting fixes everything? That carbs are the enemy? Or that intuitive eating is where everyone should start?

You’re not alone. You're being misled by an industry built on half-truths.

Today, Isaiah Mitchell, the owner of Relentless Pursuit Coaching and host of the "Fat Loss Forever" podcast, dismantles 10 of the most persistent fat loss myths keeping you stuck. From the fasting hype and cardio obsession to hormone blame and the lie that clean eating must be perfect, he brings the science and the nuance to help you stop spinning your wheels. 

Catch the companion episode of this two-part special collaboration on Isaiah’s podcast where Philip breaks down 10 other myths, including metabolism, fasted cardio, and fat loss over 40.

Main Takeaways:

  • Intermittent fasting isn't magic, it only works if it helps you eat fewer calories
  • Intuitive eating is a skill you earn, not how you start
  • Cardio alone won't get you lean, strength training builds the body you want
  • Carbs, sugar, and seed oils aren't the enemy, context and calories are king
  • Your dream body won't fix your life, mindset and habits matter most

Timestamps:

03:02 – Myth 1: Intermittent fasting is a magic fat loss method
11:25 – Myth 2: Intuitive eating is the best place to start
15:47 – Myth 3: Cardio is the key to fat loss
22:45 – Myth 4: Carbs make you gain fat
31:40 – Myth 5: Lifting makes women bulky
35:15 – Myth 6: You must eat clean 100% of the time
41:10 – Myth 7 and 8: Sugar and seed oils are toxic
51:01 – Myth 9: Hormones are the reason you're not losing fat
54:33 – Myth 10: Your dream body will solve everything
1:00:01 – Outro

Get the other part of this conversation on Isaiah’s podcast “Fat Loss Forever” to hear Philip expose 10 more myths!

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