E. 187 Always Dieting but Never Lean Enough? Here’s Why
Oct 5, 2026 · 45 min · 10 segments
If you feel like you’re always dieting but never quite lean enough, it may be time to ask why you’re so afraid to stop. In this episode, I break down nine reasons people get stuck in permanent…
If you feel like you’re always dieting but never quite lean enough, it may be time to ask why you’re so afraid to stop. In this episode, I break down nine reasons people get stuck in permanent dieting and struggle to transition out of a calorie deficit. I cover constantly moving the goalpost on fat loss, believing getting leaner will finally make you happy, fearing weight and body fat gain, and struggling to trust yourself during a muscle-building phase. I also explain why a previous unsuccessful bulk or diet can keep you trapped in the cycle, how always having another event to get lean for prevents meaningful progress, and why years spent dieting or training don’t necessarily mean those years were productive. At some point, the physique you want may require you to stop trying to get smaller. Taking time away from fat loss can give you the runway to build muscle, improve your training, and eventually create a physique that dieting alone can’t produce. Timestamps: \- \[00:00 – 04:42] – Why You Feel Like You Always Need to Be Dieting \- \[04:42 – 10:15] – #1 You’re Still Not as Lean as You Want to Be \- \[10:15 – 14:59] – #2 You Think Losing More Fat Will Make You Happy \- \[14:59 – 17:47] – #3 You Don’t Trust Yourself to Stop Dieting \- \[17:47 – 23:12] – #4 You’re Afraid of Gaining Weight \- \[23:12 – 26:54] – #5 You Gained Too Much Fat in the Past \- \[26:54 – 30:09] – #6 Your Last Diet Ended Without Closure \- \[30:09 – 33:15] – #7 There’s Always Another Event to Get Lean For \- \[33:15 – 39:09] – #8 You Feel Like You Should Be Further Along \- \[39:09 – 45:04] – #9 You Don’t Think Your Physique Is Good Enough Links & Resources: Purchase The Complete Fat Loss Guide: https://coryfit.com/product/the-complete-fat-loss-guide/ Purchase The Glute Building Blueprint: https://coryfit.com/product/the-complete-glute-building-program/ https://coryfit.com/ Coaching: Let's Chat https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/15min Consults: Book a Call https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/one-time-consultation For more content, follow along:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cory\_fit/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/CoryFit?utm\_medium=unknown&utm\_source=join\_link&utm\_campaign=creatorshare\_creator&utm\_content=copyLink
If you feel like you’re always dieting but never quite lean enough, it may be time to ask why you’re so afraid to stop. In this episode, I break down nine reasons people get stuck in permanent…
