Navigating Overtraining and Plateaus in Fitness

Are you doing everything right but still not seeing progress on the scale?

If you're eating in a calorie deficit, training hard, and still not losing weight, don't worry—you're not alone. And more importantly, there are solutions.

In this episode, I talk with Harry Barnes, who not only has 12 years of experience helping clients break through fat loss plateaus, but has been working with Legion’s One-on-One Coaching since its start in 2015, and now oversees a team of nearly 20 coaches as Legion’s Lead Coach.

Harry’s problem-solving approach offers a fresh perspective on weight loss that prioritizes flexibility, self-awareness, and personal responsibility.

In this interview, you'll learn . . .

- Why personalized problem solving is more important than generic meal plans for fat loss

- How to evaluate your entire lifestyle to identify subtle issues impeding your progress

- Strategies for breaking through plateaus by optimizing nutrition, training, and cardio

- Signs you might be overreaching in your training and how to dial it back

- When and how to use diet breaks to mitigate negative symptoms during prolonged cutting

- How to find a sustainable fat loss approach that aligns with your preferences and lifestyle

- And more . . .

So, if you want to learn how to finally break through those pesky fat loss plateaus and achieve sustainable results, click the play button now!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!

(3:36) My free meal planning tool: buylegion.com/mealplan

(05:43) How do you troubleshoot a fat loss plateau and identify the obstacles causing it?

(06:56) What are the most common obstacles that lead to fat loss plateaus?

(12:22) Why does coaching need to go beyond just providing a meal plan and training program?

(19:14) Is stress drinking a common barrier to successful fat loss?

(21:20) What are effective strategies for managing stress?

(23:28) If stress isn't the issue, what's the next most common culprit behind stalled fat loss?

(28:46) Is it better to increase physical activity or decrease food intake to break through a plateau?

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(31:16) Can you share examples of how you've helped clients break through their fat loss plateaus?

(34:12) Have you noticed any patterns or different types of people when it comes to fat loss struggles?

(37:17) What's your approach to incorporating cardio for fat loss?

(39:55) How much cardio, particularly high-intensity, is too much? Is there an upper limit?

(44:21) What size adjustments do you typically make in terms of energy balance to break a plateau?

(46:30) How can someone develop a problem-solving mindset for their fat loss journey?

(48:04) Why is taking personal responsibility crucial for overcoming obstacles?

(51:49) What are the signs that you might be overtraining or pushing yourself too hard?

(54:02) How can you tell if your recovery is worsening during a fat loss phase?

(55:51) Do you usually make adjustments to lifting or cardio when recovery suffers?

(56:45) When is the right time to consider reverse dieting?

(1:01:17) In your experience, has reverse dieting been a useful tool for fat loss?

(1:04:15) What role do diet breaks play in a successful fat loss plan?

(1:13:44) What does success look like when it comes to sustainable fat loss?

Mentioned on the Show:

Legion One-on-One Coaching: https://www.muscleforlife.show/vip

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