7 Mistakes Women Make Trying to Lose Fat or Gain Muscle

We’ve all fallen for the fads.

The promise of a quick fix to get lean and strong overnight. But real and lasting results take time.

Quick fixes often keep us trapped in a vicious cycle, making it harder and harder to see the results we want.

I say this having made almost all the mistakes myself.

That’s why I want to share the 7 most common mistakes I see my female clients especially making when it comes to losing fat or gaining muscle

00:00 - Lose fat or gain muscle
00:42 - Under recovering
01:57 - Diets with labels
04:17 - Stop skipping sprints
06:00 - Not eating enough
07:35 - Prioritize protein
08:53 - Heavy weights/cardio

[AvecBella]

I passed that HUMP, Cori! My weight went up 1.5 lbs when I started incorporating more strength training into my workouts a month ago. That weight is now gone, and I am back on track! I have already lost 1.7 lbs on top of 1.5 lbs that I initially gained from doing more resistance training. Thank you so much for your inspiration! ❤

[bekw]

Really needed to hear the section about not eating enough today, you're absolutely right that trying to lower calories more to lose weight quicker just isn't the way. I've had to skip some of my workouts lately as I just felt too tired. Definitely glad I saw this, I need that reminder :D thank you very much <3

[vickiecorkhill]

I am having so much trouble with this exact thing! I am going to be 70 in September and watching macros protein and all the things! The body fat just doesn’t want to come off. I am building muscle but I feel like I have this layer over myself that won’t budge!

[LevePalestinaKrossaSionismen]

*_I cannot tell you how much I love your informative videos!_*



I messed up my metabolism by doing too many water fasts, working out while not eating enough (under 500-1, 000 calories) for months. I dumbbells at home, so refused to eat before working out, but oftern I was so fatigued after working out I'd often end up just not eating, or having something quick, like a banana. I was diagnosed with Stage 2 lipedema which induces fatigue and also inhibits fat loss, so I thought it was just my body being weak.

I found your channel a few weeks ago when I plateaued (60kg). Thanks to your tips, I finally feel better mentally and physically.

I stopped weighing myself everyday. I've been focusing on strength and increasing my protein intake and sleep. I weigh exactly the same as my plateau when I found your channel (5'4" & 132lbs); but I'm no longer guilting myself and not eating, if I don't see the scale move.

I've been measuring myself instead, and I have been losing circumference and finally looking less "soft." I know I still have a long way to go, but now I'm not miserable while losing fat and actually retaining muscle!

Thank you so much for all you do, Cori! I deeply appreciate you! 🏋️‍♀️💖✨

[anneg]

I'm menopausal and approve this message 👍😁 I've been following your advice to try and get past my current plateau. The only thing I'm slacking on recently is regular sprint training... I was trying to do a cardio/sprint workout every week, but it's when it's oppressively hot out I can't seem to summon the motivation. Still, I'm making progress and getting stronger and more defined just being consistent with dumbbell resistance workouts, regular daily walks, and eating lots of protein. Prioritizing proteins seems to help my recovery so I can easily do five 30-minute weight workouts per week (2 upper, 2 lower, 1 full body) and still have lots of energy for other areas of life (walking, housework, etc.). I don't weigh myself because for me my goal isn't a certain weight, but to build muscle mass and *maybe" lose some fat along the way. I do occasionally measure my waist to make sure I'm not gaining fat.

[nathanyoder]

Thanks for all your videos on losing fat and gaining muscle Cori! They have really helped me!

[ignaciohernandez]

Thank you I've learned so much from your channel, nutritional factors and routine factors love you 😍

[ChittarupaYoga]

I appreciate the information you share here. There is so much fad and bad information out there. It's great to find some sense.

[kelleighorthmann]

Wow thank you for this right NOW! There is so much confusing information out there for middle aged women. I love your focus on not cutting out whole macro groups and the critical need for recovery, lifting heavy, and not fearing the dreaded cortisol stress weight gain as a result. And thanks for the adorable pup clip at the end!

[lisapixler]

Love it!!! I share your stuff or recommend it all the time.

[xvsj-sx]

Thank you Cori ! Inspiring knowledge!!! ✌🏻🫶🏻

[ConniePretula]

I know I’ve said this before but I will say it again, you continue to emphasize the importance of protein, plus that we need all of the macros and micronutrients. I enjoy watching your videos because they are what I tell my clients, I’m a holistic nutritionist. I also personally know and see the benefits of lifting weights at 62, I started when I was 45 and I will continue for the rest of my life. I also do little things to challenge my balance, I do need to add some intensity intervals again though.

[marshaodou]

Loved the video, very informative. I’d love to see a chart of the 7 tips as I’m a visual learner.

[sphs_x]

Your physique is incredible! I’d love to look like you, but a girl can dream😅😩

[wendyimmel]

You're one of a few ladies who have this realistic information. Much of what's out there is for males or young women. Please keep passing on your knowledge. It would be awesome to see what you eat in a week to give us ideas.

[justinmartin]

Hey Cori I have a question. What are your thoughts on lipo capitation/lipo laser & I-Lipo consistency is a key but assuming you have your diet nutrition and check and you exercise as often as possible, etc. all these things what are your thoughts/opinions on? on lipo capitation/lipo laser & I-Lipo ?

[kathykay]

Your video is great but the phenomenal!

[Trainerlife]

Thanks so much, Cory!! What have you found to best prevent bloating?

[luvlyrickle]

Thank you for another amazing video! How do we know exactly which recovery is right for a given workout? For instance, I just did a 40-minute full body HIIT class with heavy weights - does that mean I should do nothing tomorrow? A little cardio?

[Lavendel-lypb]

Hi Cori, thnx for you videos, they are really helpfull! A question; from what fatpercentage does a woman start to see visual abbs? Have a nice week, all the best and lots of love💜