Sustainable Fat Loss, Confidence Without Rules & Coaching with Purpose ft. Nolan Vannata

About this episode

In this episode, Chris Liddle talks with coach Nolan Vannata about sustainable fat loss and the balance between enjoyment and discipline in nutrition.

In this episode of Chasing Common Ground , I’m joined by coach Nolan Vannata, who’s on a mission to simplify sustainable fat loss—and show the internet that you can enjoy ice cream and lose weight. We talk about his journey into coaching, what he learned from the Real Coaches Summit, and his takeaways from running an unconventional “Ben & Jerry’s + fat loss” experiment. We also dig into habit-building, tracking tools, and how to balance joy and discipline with your food choices. If you’ve ever struggled with confusing nutrition advice or felt overwhelmed by “rules,” this one’s for you. 🔑 In This Episode: * [00:02:15] Nolan’s journey to the Real Coaches Summit—and why he was the only one to send a pre-event video * [00:04:50] The clarity that comes from being in the room with mission-driven coaches * [00:07:45] How Nolan found his coaching niche through corporate wellness * [00:10:55] Ice cream + fat loss? Nolan explains his experiment (and what he’s learning) * [00:17:30] Practical ways to hit your protein and fiber targets without hating your meals * [00:21:00] Why weighing food (just for a week!) can change your nutrition forever * [00:26:45] What tracking apps Nolan…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Liddle

Guest: Nolan Vannata

Topics covered

• sustainable fat loss
• nutrition
• coaching
• habit-building
• food choices
• personal growth

Keywords

• sustainable fat loss
• nutrition advice
• coaching
• habit-building
• food choices
• tracking tools
• ice cream
• protein targets

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Ben & Jerry’s

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