329. Replay: Top 10 Biggest Myths about Weight Loss

About this episode

In this episode, Patrick McGilvray discusses the top 10 biggest myths about weight loss that affect runners and provides insights on how to achieve better results.

Today on the podcast, we’re digging into something that causes a ton of confusion, frustration, and spinning your wheels…weight loss advice. Everywhere you look, someone’s telling you what to eat, how to train, and what you’re doing wrong. But here’s the real question…does any of that actually apply to you as a runner? In this episode, Top 10 Biggest Myths about Weight Loss, I’m breaking down the most common misconceptions that keep runners stuck. Because what works for the average person—or some influencer on social media—doesn’t always translate to endurance athletes who are out there putting in serious miles. If you’ve been doing all the “right things” but not seeing results, this is going to open your eyes. I’ll show you what’s actually holding you back and what to focus on instead so you can lose fat, get stronger, and become a better runner. Become a Leaner, Stronger Runner If you’re putting in the miles but not getting the results you want… something is off. Maybe you’re running a lot but the weight isn’t changing. Maybe you feel tired all the time. Maybe running actually feels harder than it should. And deep down you know this: You shouldn’t have to grind this hard just…

People in this episode

Host: Patrick McGilvray

Topics covered

• weight loss myths
• running
• endurance athletes
• nutrition
• fitness advice

Keywords

• weight loss
• running
• myths
• nutrition
• fitness
• endurance
• coaching

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