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Emotional Eating, Stress Eating, and The Deserve-It Mentality
03/2/2026 | 23 mins.
Have you ever noticed how easy it can be to find a reason to eat?
A great day.
A hard day.
Stress.
Celebration.
Exhaustion.
In this episode, we explore emotional eating, stress eating, and what I call the “deserve it” mentality. Whether we realize it or not, this is quietly undermining our relationship with food and long-term results
Using real client examples, we explore how the same mindset shows up whether you’re celebrating success or struggling with stress … and why both lead to the same outcome when food becomes the reward, relief, or escape.
This episode isn’t about restriction or shame.
It’s about awareness, honesty, and choosing a better framework — one that supports real freedom instead of keeping you stuck in cycles of reward, guilt, and restarting.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
What the “deserve it” mentality really is (and why it’s so common)
How “deserve it” shows up during both success and stress
Why earning food through exercise, dieting, or emotional suffering backfires
Why “deserve” vs “don’t deserve” is a trap either way
What it looks like to move from a deserve-it mindset to a freedom mindset

WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR:
Anyone who eats “because they deserve it” — for good days or bad ones
People who feel stuck in cycles of reward, guilt, and restarting
Those who use food to cope with stress, overwhelm, or emotions
Anyone working to rebuild a healthier relationship with food
Those who want freedom, not food rules

This is the kind of work I do with my clients — learning how to unlink food and emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and build a healthier, more honest relationship with food.
If you want support doing this work instead of trying to white-knuckle it alone, you can learn more about working together by shooting me an email at: [email protected]

Join Corey’s Email Fam: https://LoseFatList.com

Want To Know More About Coaching: [email protected]
This Will Totally Change How You Think About Losing Weight
27/1/2026 | 14 mins.
Over the last few episodes, we talked about why dieting stops working, how people outgrow the all-or-nothing approach, and what sustainable change actually looks like in real life.
In a nutshell, we discussed Rebuilding vs Restarting.
In this episode, we zoom out.
Because rebuilding isn’t a phase or a series we’re “done” with — it’s the foundation underneath everything else.
You’ll learn how the Rebuilder mindset changes the way you approach food, habits, mindset, and consistency… and how this lens carries forward into everything we talk about next and everything you do when it comes to losing weight.
What You’ll Learn
Why rebuilding isn’t something you move on from
How the Rebuilder lens changes “normal” nutrition and habit advice
Why calm, steady progress is a feature — not a flaw
How rebuilding supports real life instead of fighting it
What it means to stop restarting for good

We’ll also cover . . .
Why rebuilding mattered so much
What rebuilding is (and what it isn’t)
How rebuilding becomes your operating system
Applying rebuilding to food, habits, and mindset
Where coaching can fit in

This Episode Is For . . .
People done with extreme diets
Listeners who resonated with the Rebuilder series
Anyone who wants sustainable change without all-or-nothing
Those ready to apply rebuilding to everyday life

If you want to move from chronic Restarter to Rebuilder and you’d like some help building a structure that fits your real life, you can learn more about working together by emailing me at [email protected]
When you write, I'm NOT going to try to "sell you" on my program. That just never ends well (for you or me). We'll discuss things and see if this is a good fit for you. That's it. Simple and low stress.

Interested In Coaching: [email protected]

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How Rebuilders Lose Weight Without Burning Out
20/1/2026 | 13 mins.
Sustainable change sounds good in theory — but what does it actually look like day to day?
In this episode, we get practical and walk through what rebuilding really looks like in real life, especially during busy, imperfect weeks.
You’ll learn how Rebuilders build consistency without burnout, perfection, or extreme rules — and why this approach finally sticks.
We'll cover:
Why most plans fail under real-life pressure
Floors vs ceilings (and why this matters)
Tiny habits vs strict rules
The “busy week test”
How Rebuilders recover instead of restart

This is exactly the type of work I do with clients — building sustainable structures that work in real life.
If you want to be a Rebuilder and you're ready for support instead of another reset, you can learn more about working with me here: [email protected]

Join Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.com

Interested In Coaching: [email protected]
The Rebuilder vs the Chronic Dieter
15/1/2026 | 10 mins.
Want to know how to stop constantly restarting your diet, stop being a chronic dieter, and actually make weight loss progress that lasts?
Then this episode is for YOU.
We'll go deeper into how people approach change — and why that matters way more than motivation.
You’ll learn the difference between the chronic dieter and the Rebuilder, and why many people naturally outgrow the diet culture approach without realizing it.
If you’ve ever thought . . .
“I don’t want another reset — I want something that makes sense,” then this episode will likely feel like a relief.
We'll cover:
The chronic dieter pattern and why it burns people out
The moment many people outgrow diet culture
What defines a Rebuilder
How Rebuilders make decisions differently
Why calm commitment beats hype

If you’re listening and thinking, “This finally explains me!” you may be a Rebuilder.
If you’d like support building a sustainable structure that fits your real life, you can learn more about working with Corey by emailing:
[email protected]

Join Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.com

Interested In Coaching: [email protected]
Why Dieting Stops Working — And What To Do Instead
13/1/2026 | 13 mins.
If you’ve tried diet after diet and keep wondering why nothing seems to stick anymore, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we talk about why dieting often stops working — especially as life gets fuller — and why that doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you.
You’ll learn:
Why extreme plans fall apart in real life
The real reason consistency feels harder than it used to
Why “just try harder” isn’t the answer
How to shift from restarting to rebuilding

This episode is for anyone who’s done with extremes and ready for a more sustainable approach that actually fits real life.
Key Topics Covered
Why life changes break old diet strategies
The difference between intensity and sustainability
Why discipline isn’t the real issue
What it means to rebuild instead of restart

If this episode resonates and you’re done with all-or-nothing dieting, you may be a Rebuilder.
You can learn more about working together by emailing me at: [email protected]

Join Corey’s Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.com

Interested In Coaching: [email protected]

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About Real Life Weight Loss

Welcome to the Real Life Weight Loss Podcast where we cut through the confusion and get down to the truth - down to what really works for REAL people when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. We're diving into the most doable, sustainable weight loss strategies. This podcast is all about busy moms, dads, husbands, wives who are working, raising kids, and trying to juggle everything life’s throwing at them … but also want to be the best they can for their family and friends and loved ones. I’m your host Corey Little, a nutritionist and weight loss specialist with 2 degrees, 3 certifications, and 20 years of experience. I've been a champion bodybuilder with 3% body-fat and I’ve also pigged out at all-you-can-eat buffets and have a deep love of food and enjoying life like crazy! So, I’m not some Nutrition Robot or extremist. I’m a real person just like you who loves the good things in life - friends, family, and all the delicious food that comes with it. So, make no mistake - this podcast is NOT about how to get six-pack abs or how to drop as much weight as possible in 8 weeks. There’s more to life than abs and there’s more to your body than how much you weigh. Honestly, weight loss is not really about losing weight … it’s about gaining life! Doing things you never thought you could. Having renewed confidence. And enjoying your body and your health more than ever. Week by week, I’ll provide bite-sized guidance - 15 to 20 minute episodes that pull back the curtain and reveal the truth about what it takes to lose weight and gain life - what strategy and approach real people are using to get results without giving up their day-to-day life. And here’s the really cool part … It’s really not as hard or confusing as you might think. Changing your body, getting crazy healthy, and demanding success from life is do-able for everyone - and it can be fun - and I’ll show you how.

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