The Weight Loss Podcast

OK, Monday is here! It's time to start your 8-day-per-week exercise program, give up all sugar, not eat carbs after midday, quit coffee, quit alcohol, no takeaway food, dairy-free, gluten-free...and do it all to perfection while building your confidence, blocking out all outside noise and not worrying about what others are thinking or doing. Pretty easy, right? Yeah...we know. We've been there as...

If you've ever had a goal to lose weight, chances are you've wondered to yourself what your life might be like.   "What will my career look like?"   "Will my significant other still love me?"   "Will my friends judge me because I've changed?"   "What about excess skin, will I need surgery?"   For many of us, the unknown is scary. So much so that it can have a negative infl...

Have you ever been afraid of food? In this episode of the show Courtney discusses a long-term struggle she's had and still has to deal with even now - a fear of food. We take a deep dive into how this fear was formed, how and when she started to recognise and admit the effect it was having and what she does about it. If you've ever found yourself second-guessing what you're eating or how much of w...

It's a question we've asked our clients that has brought tears to their eyes.   It's something that held one of us back for years and years.   Are you worth it?   In this episode of the show we have an honest, personal discussion about self-worth and how a lack of self-worth truly holds so many of us back from achieving our weight loss goals.   With some people it stops them fr...

If you're like us, there's a good chance you've put the pressure on yourself to get everything right and make no mistakes along the way. What if we told you that not only does everyone make mistakes, that you will too and you should embrace them? In this episode of the show we discuss mistakes that we've made personally along the way and how we deal with them now. Yes, we still do get things wrong...

It's time. You've spent the last 15 years on the couch putting a lot of bad food into your body. Your last gym membership expired in 2004 but you didn't even go that year (too busy). Now it's 2018 and it's your year. You've got over a decade and a half of bad habits as well as 30kg to lose...this awesome 12 week challenge your new gym is running should fix it all! Right? Yeah...not so much. In thi...

We often get asked about our personal top tips for weight loss. How do we stay motivated? How do we find the time? How are we able to be so consistent? Courtney has come a long way, dropping 25kg and 5 dress sizes and with that comes a  lot  of lessons learned. In this episode of the show, Courtney shares her personal top 10 tips for weight loss! Things that have helped her along the way...

We get asked a LOT of questions in relation to weight loss as personal trainers, online coaches and weight loss experts. A lot of them are great questions but the answers aren’t in-depth enough to warrant their own episodes, so it’s time for Random Weight Loss Q&A 2.0! In this episode of the show we randomly ask each other questions that we’ve been sent through Facebook and email from our list...

We often get asked about our personal top tips for weight loss. How do we stay motivated? How do we find the time? How are we able to be so consistent? Matt has learned many things over the course of his own transformation plus guiding his clients to their amazing transformations over the years. So in this episode of the show, Matt shares his top 10 tips for weight loss! Tips and tricks that have...

2018 is upon us! It's that time of year where so many people around the world make their new years resolutions to lose that same 5-10kg they lost last year...and found again. It's also that time of year where every possible crock-of-shit fad, quick-fix, detox, cleanse and calorie-counting unsustainable exercise program is shoved in your face, looking to make a quick buck off of your new-found moti...

"Eating healthy is expensive!" "I want to lose weight but I can't afford it!" In this episode of the show, we give you the ultimate guide to losing weight on a budget! We know that money doesn't grow on trees, and we're bargain hunters ourselves so give us 30 minutes of your time and we'll give you the tools you need to get into the best shape of your life while saving time and money! Been listeni...

Uh oh....it's that time of year! Yes, the Christmas holiday period is here and that means it's time for us to completely undo the past 11 months of hard work by completely overindulging on all the bad food we'll be forced to eat and put on all the weight we'll spend next year trying to lose! ...or is it? Our Christmas gift to you is The Christmas Weight Loss Survival Kit. This kit will arm you wit...

We get asked a LOT of questions in relation to weight loss as personal trainers, online coaches and weight loss experts. A lot of them are great questions but the answers aren’t in-depth enough to warrant their own episodes, so it’s time for random weight loss Q&A’s! In this episode of the show we randomly ask each other questions that we’ve been sent through Facebook and email from our listen...

Cardio training - we've all done it and there are so many methods, systems and thoughts out there that it's easy to get confused. How much should I do? How long should I do it for? Should I even do it at all? In this episode of the show we break down where most people get cardio so wrong, how you can make it work for you and even where and how you should start! If you're ready to learn how to perf...

Have you ever found yourself mired in regret over your old, unhealthy ways? Ever beaten yourself up for your past mistakes, for "wasted time" in your life? In this special episode of the show, Courtney interviews Matt on the deep regret he felt leading up to his 40th birthday, primarily centred around what he felt were many "wasted" years. Matt also shares how he's been able to pull himself out of...

Weight training - no form of exercise has more myths and stereotypes surrounding it. "I want to lose weight so I won't lift weights because I'll get big and bulky" "Weight training is for bodybuilders only" "I don't need to do weights, I'm not vain" In this episode of the show we answer a question we get asked an awful lot - "Why the hell should I lift weights?" If you're wondering how they help y...

Everyone has their own story; where they've come from, the challenges they face, where they want to be later on in life. However when it comes to a successful weight loss journey, there are 10 things everyone has in common. In this episode of the show we present to you the 10 traits we've noticed in every successful transformation - our own and those of our clients. If you're looking to greatly im...

In this very special episode we interview one of our superstar clients, Alison. Ali has lost 85kg on her journey so far and she's not done yet! Get her amazing insight into the ups and downs of her incredible transformation so far. The doubts, the fears, the mindset, the wins, the losses and ultimately...losing half your bodyweight eating 2x the food? Is it really possible?!  Been listening f...

There's no way around it - injuries are a part of life. Whether you've been an active trainer for years, or are just getting off the couch for the first time in over a decade, injuries and niggles you've picked up along the way WILL play a role in your weight loss goals. But will they stop you from achieving them altogether? In this episode our very close friend and colleague, Senior Physiotherapi...

Have you ever walked into a gym and felt like all eyes were on you? Here you are, a total gym newbie among all these fit and healthy people, you’ve got no idea what you’re doing and the last thing you want to do is look silly. Has it ever affected you so much that on some days you don’t even go to the gym in the first place? In this episode we share how we overcame our fear of gyms and how you can...

Sometimes we all need a reality check. In this episode of the show we lay out 5 simple truths about weight loss that you don’t want to hear, but you’re going to have to if you want to stand a chance at being in the 1% of people who lose the weight and never find it again. This is as raw and real as we get, if you’re delicate and easily offended we suggest you avoid this episode as we don’t hold ba...

Have you ever set yourself a weight-loss goal and failed to achieve it?  Don't worry, you're not alone. In fact, you're normal and just like most people. But what if we told you that the goal you set for yourself right at the start can make or break your success? In this episode we talk about where most people get it wrong with their goal-setting...and how to set yourself short/mid/long-term...

Most people who start a weight-loss journey fail to reach their goals. It’s a sad fact but it’s a fact. More often than not we turn out to be our own worst enemies with the excuses we tell ourselves, the “Yeah but” that comes up all too often, giving ourselves permission to stop trying. In this episode of the show we give you 5 practical strategies for getting out of your own way and removing the...

What's so bad about simply wanting to look your best? So many people feel bad about stating goals that are vanity-based. We should simply work towards "health" and "fitness" so we don't appear to be selfish and self-centred. In this episode of the show Courtney enters rant-mode to explain why being vain is A-OK when it comes to your reason for wanting to lose weight! Been listening for a while and...

There have never been more gyms, diets, training programs and personal trainers than there are now. The weight loss industry is worth billions of dollars...yet most people aren't changing. In this episode we have a frank discussion about 10 reasons why you aren't losing the weight you want to lose...and what you can do about it. Be warned, this episode is unfiltered, uncensored and we don't hold b...