Episode 114: How to Lose Weight This New Year and Keep it Off

If you want to lose weight this New Year and actually keep it off, this episode will change how you think about fat loss.

In this episode of Performance That Matters, Jordi sits down with Jack (The Combat Dietitian) to break down why most New Year weight loss attempts fail and what actually works long term.

This isn’t about crash dieting, extreme restriction, or “perfect” eating.
It’s about habit formation, structure, environment, and self-awareness, the same principles we use with elite athletes and everyday clients who get sustainable results.

You’ll learn:

Why habit formation matters more than calories at the start

How chasing perfection leads to burnout and rebound weight gain

Why most people underestimate how much they actually eat

How to eat well when travelling, working long hours, or under stress

The real reason restrict–binge cycles happen

How sleep, hydration, stress, and lifestyle affect fat loss

Why there is no finish line when it comes to weight loss

The exact first step we give paying clients to set themselves up for success

If you’re sick of starting over every January, this episode will give you a framework you can use for life.

🔥 Join the TFD Fat Loss Challenge

Our TFD 8-Week Fat Loss Challenge is built around everything discussed in this episode, education, habits, structure, and real-world application.

🎉 New Year Sale:
$99 (down from $150)
📅 Challenge starts January 12
⚠️ Limited spots available

👉 Join here:
https://thefightdietitian.com/products/weight-loss-challenge-8-weeks

👥 Follow the Hosts

Jack – The Combat Dietitian
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecombatdietitian/

Jordi – The Fight Dietitian
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fightdietitian/

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro & New Year weight loss reality
00:39 – Why most people fail at New Year fat loss
05:20 – Mindless eating & hidden calorie traps
08:50 – Nutrition as a lifestyle, not an 8-week plan
10:58 – Creating the right environment for fat loss
13:26 – Trigger foods, cravings, and habit loops
16:06 – Restrict–binge cycles explained
19:42 – Why TFD’s fat loss approach works long term
25:32 – Why fat loss isn’t just calories in vs out
28:12 – The #1 free step we give all clients
35:15 – TFD Fat Loss Challenge explained