🍽️ Why "Healthy Eating" Might Still Be Sabotaging Your Fat Loss

PLUS: Eating Clean and Eating in a Calorie Deficit Aren’t the Same

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Michael Pender & Ryan Engel
August 13, 2025

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TODAY’S LEVEL UP:

  • Coach’s Corner: Why "Healthy Eating" Might Still Be Sabotaging Your Fat Loss

  • Did You Know?: Eating clean and eating in a calorie deficit aren’t the same

  • Question from Our Readers: Can I eat carbs at night and still lose fat?

  • Fit Trivia: Which 90s sitcom character kept a pre-cooked chicken breast in his gym bag “just in case the day got too long without protein”?

Why "Healthy Eating" Might Still Be Sabotaging Your Fat Loss

We hear it all the time:

“But I’m eating clean—why am I not losing weight?”

Because **“clean” isn’t the same as calorie-conscious.

Examples:

  • Avocados, nuts, olive oil = healthy, but calorie-dense

  • Smoothies can hide 600+ calories

  • “Protein bowls” can easily hit 1,000+ calories

  • Constant grazing (even on healthy snacks) adds up fast

If fat loss is your goal, the key is eating healthy with awareness.

Know your intake. Stay in a deficit. Track if needed.

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Did You Know?:

Even “Healthy” Foods Can Stall Fat Loss

Eating all whole foods? Great.

But if you’re still not losing fat, the portions might be too high, even if it’s grilled salmon and sweet potatoes.

The solution?

Start by tracking meals for 3–5 days. You’ll be surprised what adds up.

Question from Our Readers:

“Can I eat carbs at night and still lose fat?”

– Jonas, 53, from Boise

Absolutely. The “don’t eat carbs after 6 PM” myth is just that—a myth.

What matters is total intake over 24 hours.

Carbs at night can help with:

  • Recovery

  • Sleep quality

  • Stress reduction

So yes—eat the rice. Just keep your day in balance.

Fit Trivia: Which 90s sitcom character kept a pre-cooked chicken breast in his gym bag “just in case the day got too long without protein”?

Answer: Carlton Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air! In one hilarious episode, Carlton takes his “bulking phase” a little too seriously, whipping out Tupperware chicken and flexing mid-scene. Over-the-top? Sure. But honestly… respect.

Ryan Engel, Intl. Fat Loss Coach

Ryan is a leading fitness coach and one of the most known professionals in the space.

He specializes in Body Recomposition and visual body aesthetics and has reached millions worldwide with his powerful messaging. He brings a unique, non-nonsense, yet sophisticated approach to body change.

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