In this episode of The Elite Trainer Podcast, Kyle is joined by Mind Pump trainer Corinne to unpack one of the most powerful (and misunderstood) strategies in the coaching world: reverse dieting. Together they dive into the science, strategy, and psychology behind helping clients eat more, build muscle, and recover from years of under-eating. You’ll learn how to navigate scale anxiety, set expectations, restructure meals, boost protein intake, and resell the process through client doubt. If you coach general-population clients through fat loss, this episode is a masterclass in long-term success.
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Intro: Meet Corinne + Topic Overview (00:00)
Why Most Clients Fail at Fat Loss (01:02)
What Is Reverse Dieting? (02:15)
Metabolic Plateaus & Diet History (04:07)
How to Reverse Diet the Right Way (05:30)
Overcoming Scale Anxiety (06:33)
Setting Expectations with Clients (10:36)
Reselling the Process Midway (13:27)
Navigating Setbacks & Client Doubt (14:26)
Tracking Wins & Coaching Mindset Shifts (18:05)
Adjusting Meal Timing & Volume (25:04)
Hacks for Hitting Protein Goals (28:39)
The Intermittent Fasting Obstacle (31:05)
Why This Is the #1 Skill for Trainers (33:11)
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