Top 5 Fat Loss Mistakes Our Clients Used to Make (And How They Fixed Them)
Not sure where to start in your fat loss journey?
If you're frustrated with your fat loss progress, you're not alone. At Jeremy Scott Fitness, we've coached thousands of people — busy parents, professionals, and everyday high-performers — who came to us feeling stuck. Despite working out and "eating clean," they weren’t seeing results.
What did they all have in common? They were making the same five critical mistakes. Here are the top 5 fat loss mistakes our clients used to make and the action plan they used to fix them and stay lean for life.
Fat Loss Mistake #1: Trying to Out-Train a Poor Diet
Why it stalls fat loss: Many clients believed that crushing workouts would cancel out poor eating habits. Unfortunately, training can't outrun a bad diet.
How to fix it:
Track your food for 3–5 days to gain awareness.
Hit 0.8–1g of protein per pound of bodyweight daily.
Focus on real, whole foods: lean meats, veggies, healthy fats, and quality carbs.
Use tools like MyFitnessPal to stay consistent.
Fat Loss Mistake #2: All-or-Nothing Mentality
Why it stalls fat loss: Clients would be 100% on-point Monday through Friday, only to blow it on the weekend with cheat meals and skipped workouts.
How to fix it:
Adopt the 80/20 rule: stay on track 80% of the time, enjoy life the other 20% without guilt.
Use the "never miss twice" rule: if you slip once, get right back on plan.
Stay consistent, not perfect.
Fat Loss Mistake #3: Not Walking Enough
Why it stalls fat loss: Many clients underestimated the power of low-intensity movement like walking. A 1-hour workout can’t make up for being sedentary the other 23 hours of the day.
How to fix it:
Aim for 8,000–12,000 steps per day.
Take 10-minute walks after meals to improve digestion and fat oxidation.
Track steps with a fitness watch or your phone.
Fat Loss Mistake #4: Poor Sleep & High Stress
Why it stalls fat loss: Lack of sleep and chronic stress increase cortisol, which leads to cravings, poor recovery, and stubborn fat retention.
How to fix it:
Prioritize 7–9 hours of quality sleep each night.
Create a bedtime routine: no screens, dim lights, light stretching.
Add daily stress relief: walking, meditation, journaling, or breathwork.
Fat Loss Mistake #5: No Clear Plan or Accountability
Why it stalls fat loss: Without structure, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, quit early, or fall into a cycle of starting over.
How to fix it:
Follow a proven fat loss plan with training and nutrition structure.
Set measurable goals and track progress weekly.
Get support from a coach or join a fitness community (like Jeremy Scott Fitness)
Final Thoughts:
The secret to staying lean isn’t working out more or starving yourself. It’s fixing the small daily habits that hold you back.
At Jeremy Scott Fitness, we help clients build real-life systems that create long-term fat loss results — without crash diets or endless cardio.
Want to stop guessing and start making real progress?
If you want more help in person or online click the Start Training button and let me be your coach on your fat loss journey.
As always any questions just ask I am happy to answer.
Until next time eat well, train hard & be nice to people.
