<p>Today on the podcast, we’re digging into something that every runner deals with but almost no one talks about openly: “The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Losing Weight.”</p> <p>These thoughts are subtle.</p> <p>They’re sneaky.</p> <p>They feel reasonable.</p> <p>And that’s exactly why they keep so many runners stuck.</p> <p>We tell ourselves little stories like “I run so much, I should be able to eat whatever I want,” or “I’ll start eating better after my race,” or “It’s just my hormones,” and we don’t even question them.</p> <p>They become invisible barriers that quietly sabotage our progress.</p> <p>In this episode, I’m going to shine a big bright light on the most common lies runners tell themselves about losing weight, why they feel so true, and how to shift into thoughts that actually support your goals.</p> <p>If you’re ready for honesty, clarity, and a massive mindset upgrade… this one’s for you.</p> <h2>Apply for Coaching</h2> <p><strong>Ready to stop guessing and start getting results?</strong></p> <p>If you’re done spinning your wheels trying to lose weight and get stronger on your own, then coaching might be exactly what you need.</p> <p>I’ll help you:</p> <ul> <li>Get lean and strong without burning yourself out</li> <li>Become fat-adapted so you burn more fat (even at rest)</li> <li>Train smart, fuel right, and build unstoppable confidence</li> </ul> <p>This is personalized, 1:1 coaching designed specifically for runners like you—because cookie-cutter plans don’t cut it.</p> <p>If you’re ready to finally reach your weight loss and running goals (and stay there),<br /> <strong><a href="https://www.runningleancoaching.com/join">Click here to apply for coaching now</a></strong></p> <h2>Free Weight Loss Training for Runners</h2> <p><strong>Want to lose weight <em>without</em> giving up running or starving yourself?</strong></p> <p>I&#8217;ve got you.</p> <p>I created a fun (and free) training that walks you through the exact steps to become a leaner, stronger runner—and keep the weight off for good.</p> <p>It’s called:<br /> <strong>“5 Simple Steps to Becoming a Leaner, Stronger Runner”</strong><br /> …and it’s packed with game-changing advice you can start using right away.</p> <p>In this training, you’ll learn:</p> <ul> <li>Why “run more, eat less” is actually sabotaging your results</li> <li>The one thing most runners skip when trying to lose weight</li> <li>How to fuel smart for fat loss and endurance</li> <li>The mindset shifts that make your progress stick</li> <li>And the surprising key to long-term success (hint: it’s not willpower)</li> </ul> <p>If you&#8217;re ready to lose weight the <em>right</em> way and become the healthiest, most badass version of yourself…<br /> <strong><a href="https://www.runningleancoaching.com/training">Click here to check out the free training now</a></strong></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.runningleanpodcast.com/310-the-lies-we-tell-ourselves-about-losing-weight/">310. The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Losing Weight</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.runningleanpodcast.com">Running Lean with Patrick McGilvray</a>.</p>