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    326. Build Your Plate: The Simplest Fat-Loss Framework That Works

    326. Build Your Plate: The Simplest Fat-Loss Framework That Works

    March 27, 2026
    24m

    If you’ve ever felt like nutrition is way more complicated than it should be…you’re not wrong.

    Most runners are stuck trying to figure out calories, macros, meal timing, and what they “should” or “shouldn’t” be eating. And the result? Inconsistency. Frustration. And not getting the results you want.

    So today, I’m stripping all of that away.

    In this episode—Build Your Plate: The Simplest Fat-Loss Framework That Works—I’m giving you a practical, no-BS way to structure your meals so you can lose fat, get stronger, and actually feel better while you’re running.

    No tracking required. No complicated rules. Just a simple system you can use at your very next meal.

    Because fat loss doesn’t happen from knowing more—it happens from doing the same simple things consistently.

    And that’s exactly what this episode is about.

    Become a Leaner, Stronger Runner

    If you’re putting in the miles but not getting the results you want… something is off.

    Maybe you’re running a lot but the weight isn’t changing.
    Maybe you feel tired all the time.
    Maybe running actually feels harder than it should.

    And deep down you know this:

    You shouldn’t have to grind this hard just to stay the same.

    That’s exactly why I created The Leaner, Stronger Runner Project.

    This is a step-by-step coaching program designed specifically for runners who want to:

    • Lose fat without sabotaging their running
    • Build real strength so running actually feels easier
    • Fuel their body properly so energy stays high and cravings calm down
    • Develop the mindset and habits that make progress stick long-term

    This isn’t another random training plan or nutrition hack.

    It’s a clear, structured coaching program that shows you exactly what to do — and why — so you can finally start feeling strong, lean, and confident again.

    If you’re ready to stop guessing and start making real progress…

    👉 Go to runningleancoaching.com/ready and learn how to get started today.

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