The Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show with Ben Brown The Real Formula for Losing 100+ Pounds
Extreme weight loss isn’t about magic diets—it’s about science, psychology, and accountability.
On today’s show, I interviewed Matt Hoodie, a coach who’s helped more than 30 people lose over 100 pounds and keep it off. We dig into his unique method of starting with calorie “budgets,” how he adapts plans for obese vs. leaner clients, and why focusing on macros or meal timing too soon sets people up to fail. Matt breaks down what happens to the body during massive weight loss, how to navigate metabolic adaptations, and the smartest way to reverse diet without regaining everything. This episode is a masterclass in the real art and science of sustainable weight loss.
If you want the truth about what it actually takes to lose massive weight and keep it off, you won’t want to skip this one.
Timestamp
00:00 – Episode Preview
00:55 – Podcast Intro
01:47 – Introducing Matt Hoodie
05:41 – Why Empathy Matters in Coaching Extreme Weight Loss
07:04 – Matt’s Childhood, Medications, and Hitting 300+ lbs
08:27 – Turning Point: Health Scare, Dietetics, and Self-Change
12:48 – Starting Coaching: Early Clients and Realizing Nutrition > Training
18:23 – Building His Own Calorie-Budgeting Algorithm
20:41 – Specialized Coaching vs. Cookie-Cutter Formulas
22:16 – Metabolic Adaptation in Long-Term Weight Loss
24:05 – Using Carbs to Break Plateaus
25:23 – Behavioral Curve: From Basics → Education → Maintenance
27:05 – Empowering Clients with Education & Autonomy
28:10 – Reverse Dieting: Restoring Metabolism After Weight Loss
34:34 – How to Safely Ramp Up Calories Post-Diet
36:25 – The Harder Part: Accountability in Maintenance
37:34 – Accountability: 80% of Coaching Success
39:32 – Coaching Beyond Macros: Habits, Empathy, & Behavior Change
41:33 – The Coaching Industry’s Problems & Client Retention
42:49 – Coaching as Both Science and Human Connection
43:07 – The Realities of Coaching: Not a Get-Rich-Quick Path
44:26 – Where to Follow Matt Hoodie
45:04 – Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
Connect with Matt Hoodie:
- Matt Hoodie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthoodie/
Links & Resources:
- Connect with Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/
- Learn more about Ben’s coaching programs: www.bodysystems.com
- Subscribe to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-nutrition-made-simple-show-with-ben-brown/id1244912234
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