In this episode of the Tailored Coaching Method Podcast, Arielle and Coach Nick break down one of the most frustrating parts of a fitness journey: fat loss and training plateaus.

If you’ve ever started strong, seen progress, and then suddenly felt stuck—despite doing “everything right”—this episode explains why that happens and what to do instead.

They dive into the physiology and psychology behind plateaus, including metabolic adaptation, cardio efficiency, recovery demands, and why simply doing more cardio often backfires. Using a real client example, they explain how excessive cardio can increase hunger, reduce training performance, and stall fat loss as the body adapts for efficiency.

This conversation focuses on clarity of goals—fat loss vs performance—and how that clarity determines the right nutrition strategy, training intensity, and cardio approach. You’ll learn how to set a sustainable baseline, pull the right levers at the right time, and stop chasing extremes that lead to burnout.

If you’re feeling frustrated, stalled, or questioning whether something is “broken,” this episode will help you reframe the process and move forward with confidence.

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Preparing for a bodybuilding competition is just as much a mental and emotional journey as it is a physical one. In this episode of the Tailored Coaching Method Podcast, Arielle and Coach Kyle dive deep into the mindset required for competition prep, including overcoming self-doubt, managing confidence, and trusting the long-term process.

Coach Kyle shares honest insights from his second week of prep, opening up about the doubts, fears, and patience required when results don’t happen overnight. Arielle breaks down why external coaching support is essential during prep, how social media distorts expectations, and why enjoying the process matters just as much as stepping on stage.

This episode explores intrinsic motivation, emotional resilience, realistic goal setting, and the importance of celebrating small wins along the way. Whether you’re in bodybuilding prep, pursuing a major fitness goal, or navigating self-doubt in any area of life, this conversation will help you reframe the journey, build confidence, and stay grounded in what truly matters.

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In this episode of the Tailored Coaching Method Podcast, host Arielle DeYampert sits down with client Suzy F. to unpack her journey from years of binge eating and restrictive dieting to building balance, confidence, and food freedom through macro tracking and mindset work.

Suzy shares how dieting rules and an all-or-nothing mindset kept her stuck in cycles of restriction and loss of control around food. Through coaching, she learned how tracking macros became a tool for awareness and empowerment rather than punishment, helping her regain trust with food and her body.

The conversation explores the emotional side of dieting, including body image struggles, social pressure around food, and the discomfort that often comes with change. Arielle and Suzy discuss why setting boundaries around food, routines, and environments is essential for creating a sustainable relationship with eating—especially in social situations where guilt and fear often show up.

This episode highlights the importance of mindset, self-acceptance, and removing shame from the health journey. Suzy reflects on how learning to listen to hunger cues, embracing balance instead of restriction, and receiving consistent coaching support allowed her to experience real growth beyond just physical results.

If you’ve struggled with binge eating, food guilt, or feeling out of control around eating, this episode offers a powerful, real-life perspective on how coaching, accountability, and mindset shifts can lead to lasting change and true food freedom.

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