The Lies I Used to Tell Myself About Fat Loss (And What Finally Changed)

  • By Mike Hill • Fit 50 Project • April 12, 2026

Episode #006 – The Lies I Used to Tell Myself About Fat Loss

If you feel like you already know what to do, but still aren’t seeing results, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I’m calling myself out. I share the exact lies I used to tell myself that kept me stuck for years. The ones that sounded true in the moment but were actually holding me back.

Once I stopped believing these lies and started focusing on simple, consistent actions, everything began to change. If you hear yourself in any of these, you’ll know exactly what needs to shift.

Key Themes & Moments

You Don’t Have a Knowledge Problem
You already know what to do. The issue isn’t information; it’s the stories you tell yourself that keep you from taking action.

Lie #1 – “I Just Need More Motivation”
Motivation is unreliable. It comes and goes.
The real progress happens on the days you don’t feel like it.

The shift: Build non-negotiables like train at the same time, hit your protein goals, and move daily.

Lie #2 – “I’ll Start Monday”
“Monday” becomes next week… then next month… then next year.
Waiting for the perfect start keeps you stuck.

The shift: Ask, “What can I do today?” One action creates momentum.

Lie #3 – “I Don’t Have Time”
This one feels real, but usually isn’t.
When I looked closer, I had time… I just wasn’t using it well.

The shift: Stop trying to find time, start owning your schedule. Create routines that support your goals.

Lie #4 – “I’ve Tried Everything”
This one hits hard… because it feels final.
But the truth? I hadn’t tried consistency.
I had tried starting strong… and falling off.

The shift: Simplify and stay consistent: Calorie awareness, high protein, lifting, daily movement, and structure.

The Real Turning Point
Progress doesn’t always show up right away.
Just because you can’t see it yet… doesn’t mean it’s not working.
Trusting the process and sticking with it changes everything.

Next Steps

I hope today’s episode answered some of the questions you personally had. And if you have other questions you’d like answered, you can send them to me by going to 

fit50project.com/questions

You’ll be redirected to a simple Google form where you can ask me your specific question.

Talk soon.

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Hi, I’m Mike, a 55-year-old Canadian Forces veteran and founder of the Fit 50 Project. After years of serving others, life hit hard: burnout, stress, even cancer. But I’m still standing, and rebuilding. I was at my best in my 30s, and now I’m on a mission to get back there, one rep, one walk, one meal at a time. Fit 50 Project is my way of helping other men over 50 reclaim their strength, energy, and confidence for good.