The Weight Loss Podcast

Matt and Courtney

The Weight Loss Podcast is a podcast focused on helping you lose the weight and never find it again in a realistic, sustainable and healthy way. Hosts Matt and Courtney are a married couple who together have lost a combined 105kg/230lbs between them. They'll share their own inspirational stories of weight loss and the mindset struggles behind it, as well as interview real people just like you who will share their own stories of struggle and success. Along with tips, tools, resources and support to help you achieve your own goals, you'll get your questions answered in our regular email segment! If you've just started your weight loss journey, are well on your way through it or are maintaining your success and are looking to connect with like-minded people, this show is for you. Matt and Courtney bring their own individual perspectives from a male and female point of view and aren't afraid to voice their opinions with each other so you can guarantee this show will be raw, real and relatable! read less

Season 7 - Bonus Q&A
May 22 2022
Season 7 - Bonus Q&A
One more for the road!We REALLY wrap up our first season of 2022 by answering MORE of your questions!1. When starting out for cardio and also weights would you guys have a pre-workout drink beforehand?2. Medical help with weight loss like duromine? What are your thoughts about it?3. I want to add a 3rd day in, but with all my other activities, I'm having trouble finding a spot for it. I'm concerned adding a 3rd lifting day wouldn't leave any "rest" days, really and I don't want to end up hurting myself. I also don't want to give up any of my sports related activities (playing is my happy place).Should I not worry so much about adding a 3rd lifting day in? My reason for wanting a 3rd day is to get more practice in and see some better gains in the strength department.Is this just going to be one of those "you have to make a decision" scenario or is there a clear path you would recommend?4. What are your thoughts on intermittent fasting?5. Is there the possibility of y'all selling a cookbook?6. What would you recommend for increasing weight when there isn't the option to increase by one or two pounds at a time?7. I work in a busy maternity unit and work shifts. I do night shifts once or twice a fortnight. Night shifts are a real valley for me I usually only get a hour or so sleep before hand and after for that day. I also tend to snack on the food people bring in over the night which is usually potato chips, pizza and cake and the next day my zombie day I crave fatty carby foods. I try to resist but I'm usual exhausted and have no time on the shift so pick at things on the go. Any advice you could give to help me better manage this would be greatly appreciated. 8. I tried Creatine and it really made me retain water. Did you have that problem? What am I doing wrong?9. Loose skin on clients that have lost weight...if they have lost a lot of weight or they are older clients that have lost weight. Not seeing the results besides the loose skin even tho they are putting in the hard work day in day out. They know they have muscle under it, but can’t visually see it. What do you advise them to do?10. I have been lifting weights for 6 months or so and made huge gains early on mostly due to gaining confidence in what I am doing and better technique. My question is, what’s a realistic reasonable increase to expect? I’m looking at this from the perspective of goal setting for the next 6 months so my goals won’t be unrealistic or on the other hand not challenging enough.11. What are your thoughts on plant-based nutrition/eating?12. What do you guys think about pre-workouts but also weight loss medications and intermittent fasting?13. Matt talks about Courtney’s roasted pumpkin a lot, so Courtney- what exactly do you put in it and how long/temp do you roast it? And dumb question, are pumpkins available year-round in grocery stores?14. How much thought do you put into meal prep? What I mean is: are you really not taking macros into consideration? Are you thinking calorie intake?15. I have been seeing people with high protein intake (from food not powders) even people doing keto diets who seem to get better results over time- better muscle definition, less body fat. What are your thoughts on that? Join us in our Facebook group and introduce yourself! The knowledge we share on our podcasts comes from our own personal experience as well as our professional experience helping people around the world just...
Season 7 - Q&A
May 15 2022
Season 7 - Q&A
It's that time of the season again!We wrap up our first season of 2022 by answering your questions...1. What are your thoughts on meal delivery services like Hello Fresh (meals only) or Hungryroot (meals plus groceries)?2. I work evening shifts with call and sometimes I only get a few hours of sleep a night. Would it better to skip a workout the next day or do a workout even if I can’t give it my all being so tired?3. I’d like some information about weight loss during and leading up to menopause. I’ve read that leading up to and during menopause, the body hold onto fat cells, as they contain oestrogen. Is that correct and are there are any tips for weight loss during this time?4. You’ve mentioned it’s beneficial to have a break between training programs. Does this just relate to weight training or does It include cardio?5. Sometimes I feel nauseated during weight training sessions. What is the best way to avoid this? Is it a question of not enough food (or the right kind of food)? Not enough water? I try to make sure on top of those things, but sometimes I still feel sick. 6. You talk about not weighing yourself, that it doesn’t matter if your making real change you will see it. I agree but why bot get on the scales 2-3 times per week to measure progress. Can you expand on this?7. What are your thoughts on incorporating a fat burner and creatine into a daily routine? I have recently started adding weight training into my routine and both of these were recommended to me. Do you think adding supplements like these make a difference?8. How do you overcome temptations for snacking between meals?9. I know I need to to change one thing at a time and I started with cutting down how much I eat fast food. I made a plan to limit the amount each month. How do I know when I am ready to move on to another goal? My all or nothing mentality wants to speed things up but I’m trying to break the cycle!10. What is something I can focus on in terms of my next nutritional goal? For example increased vegetables or making sure all meals are a balanced meal? I’m not sure how to measure progress.Join us in our Facebook group and introduce yourself! The knowledge we share on our podcasts comes from our own personal experience as well as our professional experience helping people around the world just like you change their lives inside and out. To find out more about how we help people just like you and to apply to work with us, CLICK HERE. All we do is create this podcast and change lives.