#168 ISP- The Truth About Fat Loss: Setting Realistic Expectations for Fat Loss Goals

June 10, 2025•0 min read

#168 The Truth About Fat Loss: Setting Realistic Expectations for Fat Loss Goals
In this episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, we break down the truth about fat loss—how much you should expect to lose and how quickly it can happen.
The crew and I discuss setting realistic expectations for fat loss, understanding what’s achievable, and recognizing potential limitations you might face.
Enjoy the show!

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
04:43 Dealing With Expectations
14:13 How Age Affects Weight Loss
21:38 Body Composition And Weight Loss
29:33 Weight Loss Isn't A Math Problem

After more than 10 years of commercial & corporate fitness as a National Director of Fitness Services and Human Performance Coach, Scott launched Red Dot Fitness in 2010. Flash forward to 2020, when domestic and global events sparked massive social unrest, he plunged deep into aspects of improving his personal preparedness and capability. This sparked an opportunity to connect with a broad spectrum of experts in a variety of fields for smart conversations about being ready for whatever the world might throw at him...and the Iron Sights Podcast was born.

Scott Howell

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