E08: Why Your Workouts Aren’t Working (Yet): Long-Term Fat Loss + Muscle Strategies That Stick

In this jam-packed episode of The Holistic Fat Loss & Fitness Podcast, Sam breaks down what actually works when it comes to building muscle and losing fat—for the long haul.

You’ll learn why short-term strategies (like photo shoot diets and 8-week sprints) often backfire, and what to do instead to create real, lasting change in your body.

Whether you’re stuck in a results plateau or just want a clearer roadmap, this episode is your no-fluff guide to long-term fat loss, optimal sleep, and sustainable gains.

🔑 Topics Covered:

• The truth about short-term results: Why fast fat loss usually leads to long-term setbacks
• The 4 non-negotiables for long-term body change: Movement, resistance, nutrition, and recovery
• How stress and sleep sabotage your results: And what to do about it
• When to use short-term strategies (and how to do them right)
• Elimination diets for inflammation and rapid fat loss
• How to personalise your plan based on your lifestyle, stress, and goals

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