Beyond Fat Loss

What should you do after fat loss — keep dieting, maintain your weight, or start building muscle? Not sure whether you should lose fat or build muscle next? Take our free quiz: https://skd-n8p4dzzf.scoreapp.com/ In this episode of Beyond Fat Loss, Katie and Sean break down the balance build: a phase focused on building muscle while keeping body-fat gain controlled, eating more food and creating a...

Going on holiday after spending months working on your physique can bring up a lot of questions… Should you keep dieting right up until you go? Should you spend a few days at maintenance first? Should you track your calories? How much should you actually care about what you eat and drink? In this episode of Beyond Fat Loss, we share exactly how we’re approaching our own holiday — and why we’re goi...

You’ve finished your fat loss phase. So… what happens next? The post-diet recovery phase is one of the most important parts of a physique transformation, yet it’s something that often gets completely overlooked. In this episode of Beyond Fat Loss, we break down what actually happens when you move from a calorie deficit back towards maintenance calories, including why you might experience increased...

Ever had a workout where nothing goes to plan? The gym is packed. The machine you need is taken. You feel weaker than last week. You finish your last set and think you could do more. Or you're wondering whether you should actually be taking that full rest period. This episode is all about what to do when real-life training doesn't perfectly match the programme on your screen. We answer some of the...

Enquire about coaching here:  https://forms.gle/9NujVMgsG1SZJ8Ec7 What if your fitness journey wasn't about trying to get leaner for the next 12 weeks… but about building the best physique and lifestyle you can over the next 12 months? In this episode of Beyond Fat Loss, Katie and Sean take you through the complete 12-month journey of their imaginary client, Marge — from fat loss, through diet rec...

How long does it actually take to get lean? And what happens when your fat loss isn't progressing at the rate you expected? In this episode of Beyond Fat Loss, Sean is in the hot seat as Katie grills him on his latest aggressive fat loss phase — including the mistake he made right at the start. Sean explains how he planned his diet around a specific goal, why he initially underestimated how much b...

SKulpted PRIORITY LIST: https://skulpted-priority-access.subscribepage.io What actually happens when you spend months building muscle before going into a fat-loss phase? In this episode of Beyond Fat Loss , Sean puts Katie in the hot seat to break down her 10-month body transformation - from a dedicated muscle-building phase through to an aggressive fat-loss phase. Katie shares what happened when...

What is it actually like to be an online coach? Social media can make coaching look pretty glamorous. But what you don't see is the amount of work, responsibility, emotional energy and sacrifice that goes on behind the scenes. In this episode of Beyond Fat Loss, Katie and Sean get brutally honest about the reality of running an online coaching business — from the pressure of putting yourself onlin...

Welcome back to the Beyond Fat Loss Podcast! In this episode, we're answering your questions around fat loss, building muscle and achieving a body transformation that lasts. We discuss: Why training close to failure is one of the biggest game-changers for building muscle. The one piece of advice we'd give anyone wanting to transform their physique over the next 12 months. Why discomfort is often t...

Can your genetics or hormones really stop you from losing fat? In Part 2 of our metabolism series, we explore the factors that make each person's metabolism unique—and separate the evidence from the myths. We discuss whether some people are born with a "fast metabolism", how genetics influence calorie burn, why men and women have different energy requirements, and what role hormones and menopause...

Does your metabolism really slow down as you get older—or is that one of the biggest myths in health and fitness? In Part 1 of our two-part metabolism series, we dive into the science behind metabolism, ageing, muscle mass and calorie burn to separate fact from fiction. Using one of the largest studies ever conducted on human energy expenditure, alongside the latest evidence, we explain why age it...

Building muscle rarely goes perfectly. You start a build phase with the goal of gaining muscle, getting stronger and improving your physique… but what happens when things don’t go according to plan? Maybe you’ve gained more body fat than you wanted. Maybe your lifts have stalled for weeks. Maybe you’re unsure whether you should keep pushing forward, start a mini cut, change your training, or adjus...

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right but the scales just won't move? Or perhaps you've finished a fat loss phase, increased your calories, and suddenly your hunger, cravings and snacking feel completely out of control. In this episode of the Beyond Fat Loss Podcast, we put each other to the test by working through two real coaching scenarios that we regularly see with clients. You...

Enquire about coaching here:  https://forms.gle/9NujVMgsG1SZJ8Ec7   Most people start a body transformation with the wrong expectations. Some believe they'll completely change their physique in just a few weeks. Others assume building muscle and getting lean is impossible. The reality lies somewhere in the middle. In this episode of Beyond Fat Loss , Sean and Katie unpack what it really takes to a...

If you're tired of the all-or-nothing cycle and want expert support, we'd love to help . You can enquire here: https://forms.gle/9NujVMgsG1SZJ8Ec7   Most people approach summer one of two ways: They either become overly restrictive and miss out on experiences, or they throw all structure out the window and spend September trying to undo the damage. In this episode, Sean and Katie discuss how to fi...

Are negative thoughts ruining your fat loss progress? In this episode of Beyond Fat Loss, Sean and Katie discuss how guilt, self-sabotage, perfectionism, unrealistic expectations and negative thought spirals can stop you reaching your goals. They explore practical mindset strategies to help you overcome setbacks, stop feeding destructive thought patterns, build confidence and stay consistent even...

Are you actually training hard enough to build muscle? In this episode of the Beyond Fat Loss Podcast, Katie and Sean break down one of the most important concepts in muscle growth: training to failure. You'll learn: What training to failure actually means The difference between discomfort and true muscular failure Why most people leave muscle growth on the table How close to failure you really ne...

Enquire about coaching here: https://forms.gle/9NujVMgsG1SZJ8Ec7   You've successfully lost fat - but what happens next? In this episode, Katie and Sean explain why the period after a fat loss phase is often more important than the diet itself. They break down exactly how to transition from a calorie deficit back to maintenance calories, avoid unwanted fat regain, recover from dieting, and set you...

Are diet plans the secret to fat loss… or the reason so many people stay stuck? In this episode of Beyond Fat Loss , Katie and Sean unpack their honest opinions on diet plans - and how those opinions have changed over the years. From cookie-cutter meal plans and restrictive diets to personalised nutrition templates and coaching support, they break down where diet plans can help, where they often f...

Ready to stop dragging out fat loss and get a personalised plan? Apply for coaching here: https://forms.gle/9NujVMgsG1SZJ8Ec7 Summer is coming, holidays are booked, and fat loss goals suddenly feel urgent. But does getting lean really need to take months? In this episode, we dive deep into aggressive dieting — when it works, when it doesn’t, and how to do it properly without making yourself misera...

Take our FREE Lifting Habits Quiz: https://skd-yjxqbxt3.scoreapp.com In this episode, Sean and Katie break down one of the biggest questions in fitness: how do you actually know if you’re building muscle - and are you gaining weight at the right rate? They explain why muscle growth is much slower than most people think, why aggressive “bulk” phases often lead to unnecessary fat gain, and how to tr...

Test your knowledge with our free lifting habits quiz and get access to a mini video series with visual demonstrations: https://skd-yjxqbxt3.scoreapp.com Are you training hard but not seeing results in the gym? In this episode of the Beyond Fat Loss Podcast , we break down the real reasons you might not be building muscle — and more importantly, how to fix them. If your goal is a body transformati...

Download the free worksheet: https://subscribepage.io/skd-reflectivepracticetask   What should you do next to transform your physique? Take the free quiz here: https://skd-n8p4dzzf.scoreapp.com In this episode of Beyond Fat Loss , we break down one of the biggest unspoken struggles in fitness: 👉 feeling guilty, vain, or embarrassed for wanting to change your body. If you’ve ever: Felt ashamed for...

Check out our coaching here: https://subscribepage.io/joinskdcoaching In this special episode of the Beyond Fat Loss Podcast , we dive into the real-life journeys of two incredible members — Charlotte and Tish — and explore what it truly takes to achieve long-term results. These aren’t just stories about losing body fat. They’re stories about breaking old patterns, building confidence, and develop...

Access the Under-Fueling Mini Course here: https://subscribepage.io/skdcoaching-dietmistakes In this episode of the Beyond Fat Loss Podcast , Sean and Katie Darlow dive into one of the most overlooked barriers to building muscle — under-fuelling . While many people focus heavily on training or protein intake, they often miss the bigger picture: consistently eating enough calories to support muscle...