The Leaner You Podcast with Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta
Episodes
#58 - How To Lose Weight In Perimenopause When Nothing Works
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Book a 10-minute Strategy Call with Daniel: rosentrain.com/strategy-callWhat used to work doesn’t work anymore in perimenopause.Same meals, sa...
#57 - Why Weekends Derail Your Fat Loss (And How to Fix It)
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people expect to see fat loss progress almost immediately.Then a week goes by and nothing looks different.Two weeks go by and it still feels like...
#56 - Why Diets Like Keto and Fasting Fail (and Why Systems Work Better)
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Book a 10-minute Strategy Call with Daniel: rosentrain.com/strategy-callIf you keep trying macro counting, keto, intermittent fasting, or other str...
#55 - Staying Consistent When Stress Is High and Sleep Is Low
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Book a 10-minute Strategy Call with Daniel: rosentrain.com/strategy-callWhen stress is high and sleep is low, the answer isn't more discipline.It&...
#54 - The Science of Scale Fluctuations: Why the Scale Can Increase in a Calorie Deficit
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You’re in a calorie deficit.You’re training, hitting steps, and staying consistent.Then you wake up and the scale's up a couple of pounds.In t...
#53 - Listening to Your Body: Damage vs Discomfort
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does “listening to your body” actually mean, without using it as a permission slip to avoid hard things?In this episode, we break down a simp...
#52 - “I Know What To Do, I Just Don’t Do It” (It’s a Plan Problem, Not a You Problem)
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of smart, capable people don’t have an information problem.They know the basics, they just can’t follow through.In this episode, we break do...
#51 - Stay Informed Without Losing Yourself: Habits, Nervous System, and Buying Back Time
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Staying informed right now is difficult.For a lot of people, it’s increasing stress, disrupting sleep, and making healthy habits harder to stick to....
#50 - The Complete Guide to Losing Weight Sustainably (and Keeping It Off)
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode 50, and we wanted to do something different.Instead of a narrow topic, we decided to lay out the entire framework for losing weight an...
#49 - Why You Keep Losing and Regaining the Same 10 Pounds
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we kick things off with a truly painful dad joke, and then get into the real stuff.First, we talk about why you can feel completely exhauste...
#47 - How to Set Goals You’ll Actually Achieve
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As of Monday, January 5th, 2026, we have a limited number of spots open for new clients. If you want to learn the skills to lose weight and keep it of...
#48 - Why Weight Loss Was Easier Before Kids (And What Actually Works Now)
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about why weight loss really did feel easier before kids.We break down how sleep, stress, time, and responsibilities change t...
#46 - The Christmas to New Year Limbo
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The week between Christmas and New Year feels like a fever dream.No schedule.No structure.In this episode, we talk about why this “in-between week”...
#45 - Holiday Stress Eating, Holiday Treats, and Taking Time Off
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We cover holiday stress eating, how to deal with all the holiday treats, and a simple approach to that weird week between Christmas and New Year.Go ch...
#44 - Holiday Consistency Without the All-or-Nothing Mindset
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We cover simple, realistic ways to stay consistent through the holidays, even when the weather is brutal and your schedule is packed.We talk steps in ...
#43 - Holiday Food Pushers, treats in the office, and saying no without guilt
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about how to deal with those people who keep pushing food and drink on you, how to deal with all the holiday treats in the office, a...
#42 - Holiday Survival Guide
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays! On this week's episode, Coach Santo and I talk about how to finish the year strong - even if the coming weeks are full of events.G...
#41 - How to stop losing and regaining the same 20 lbs over and over again
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Black Friday offer is now LIVE! Go to rosentrain.com/call to book a no-pressure call with Daniel to see if you'd be a good fit for our c...
#40 - Motivation, overcoming a bad weekend, and what to do if you've tried every diet out there
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Black Friday offer is now LIVE! Go to rosentrain.com/call to book a no-pressure call with Daniel to see if you'd be a good fit for our coachin...
#39 - Working out with a busy schedule, handling social events, self-care for parents, and more!
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We answer a ton of questions on a wide variety of topics, including:- the necessity of tracking calories for weight loss- how to realistically fit wor...
#38 - Mindset Matters
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the importance of mindset in achieving fitness goals, touching on the significance of gratitude journaling, managing stress and sleep, and ...
#37 - Lift More, Lose Less (Muscle): Strength and Nutrition Essentials
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We break down how to get leaner without losing muscle. We talk strength training for fat loss, the role of protein, and how structured workouts and co...
#36 - Own Your Choices: Building Health on Your Terms
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about taking ownership of your health, managing time, and making mindful choices that add up. We explore how accountability, consistency, and ...
#35 - Simple Strategies to Stay on Track with Fitness and Nutrition
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about how to stay consistent with fitness and nutrition when life gets busy, how technology can help, and why simple habits m...
#34 - Cardio, Coffee, and Consistency
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After updating you on our cardio progress , we share how to overcome the "I'm too tired to workout today" mindset with an approach that ...
#33 - Strength training after 40, nighttime snacking, and changing our minds
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to approach strength training if you'e over 40, curbing late night snacking, and things we've changed our minds about.Follow Daniel on Ins...
#32 - Why stress is ruining your progress (and what to do about it)
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stress can lead to stress eating, skipped workouts, and no progress. In this episode, we talk about the importance of daily stress management and give...
#31 - The Reality of Maintaining Health and Fitness as You Age
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're accepting applications from busy moms who want to lose up to 15 lbs in the next 12 weeks while fully enjoying the upcoming holiday...
#30 - The Second Week Slump: Why It Happens and How to Overcome It
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're accepting applications from busy moms who want to lose up to 15 lbs in the next 12 weeks while fully enjoying the upcoming holiday...
#29 - Back-to-School Special: 5 Steps to Stay Consistent When Life Gets Busy
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We share a 5-point plan to help you stay consistent with health and fitness as the kids head back to school. We talk about establishing anchor habits,...
#28 - From Weight Loss to Weight Maintenance
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We tackle a listener’s question on how to transition from weight loss to maintenance. We share the key habits that keep results, why consistency mat...
#27 - When's the right time?
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it smart to try losing weight when your hormones feel out of whack? In this episode, we answer a listener’s question about weight loss during per...
#26 - The Myth of "I'll Start When Things Calm Down"
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Waiting for life to calm down before taking action?Daniel and Santo break down why the “perfect time” never comes, how the all-or-nothing mindset ...
#25 - Fitting in workouts with a packed schedule
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Santo discuss about drinking less, fitting in workouts with a packed schedule, and making more intentional choices for long-term health.Fol...
#24 - A smarter way to set weight loss goals that actaully work
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the simple steps to take for setting a weight loss goal you’ll actually achieve. We’ll cover why specific goals matter, what SMART g...
#23 - How to crush nutrition and fitness when you're traveling for work
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you regularly travel for work and you struggle to stay consistent, this episode is an essential listen.Book a no-pressure call to see if you'd ...
#22 - The Waffle Episode
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have a wide-ranging conversation, covering:- Why we each have two freezers- The ethics of eating meat- The physical costs of becoming a world-class...
#21 - What to do when weight loss feels overwhelming
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a busy parent struggling to balance your health and weight loss goals with work and taking care of kids? This episode is for you - jump to 15:...
#20 - From Scrambling to Sorted: Meal Planning for Busy Moms and Dads
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a parent and you feel life is too busy to plan and prep meals, this episode will be a GAMECHANGER.Follow Daniel on Instagram: ...
#19 - Cardio vs strength, best time to train, and losing weight without tracking
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to ask a question for us to answer on a future episode of the podcast? Send us a message on Instagram (links below), making sure the first word o...
#18 - You’re eating "clean" and exercising... so why no results?
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel you're doing everything you "should" be doing for weight loss - like eating "clean" and working out consistently -...
#17 - "I know how to lose weight, but I just don't do it!"
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you asked yourself "I know what to do - so why can't I do it?"We explain why in this episode.Want to lose up to 15 l...
#16 - You’re exercising, but you’re not strength training
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think your workout class or following along to YouTube videos counts as strength training?Not so fast.In this episode, we break down why most classes ...
#15 - How to Lose Weight with a Desk Job + What to Do If You Don’t Like Vegetables
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We tackle two of the most common challenges women face when trying to lose weight: having a desk job that keeps you sedentary, and not liking vegetabl...
#14 - Five supplements we love, five supplements we hate, and more on the role of stress on weight loss
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Five supplements to avoid, five supplements we love, and a general conversation about stress and its impact on weight loss.IMPORTANT: There are risks ...
#13 - From self-critical to strong: Jen’s story of healing and weight loss in her fifties
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jen spent years feeling stuck in a cycle of self-criticism, dieting, and frustration.But in her fifties, she decided enough was enough.In this episode...
#12 - Limiting beliefs are holding you back, alternative ways of getting steps, and getting lean and toned without getting big
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel you know what to do but you just can't do it, your mindset and your limiting beliefs are holding you back. We also talk about alternat...
#11 - The impact of stress on weight loss, too much protein, and strength training vs cardio
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to lose up to 15 lbs in the next 12 weeks without extreme diets or endless hours of cardio? If so, our coaching service might be for you! ...
#10 - When your metabolism slows down, the "blood type" diet, and our least favourite exercises
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How the coaches are approaching their current fat loss phase, what we think about the blood type diet, whether women's metabolisms slow down after...
#9 - Staying consistent during busy periods, getting back into training, and getting steps on rest days
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want help figuring out what’s holding you back? Book a no-pressure call with us to talk through your goals and next steps: https://www.rosentr...
#8 - Strength training vs following workout videos, and asking AI to design your program
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The difference between strength training and following along with workout videos, and whether it's a good idea to ask ChatGPT to write your streng...
#7 - Perimenopause and weight loss, reverse dieting, and fuelling workouts while losing weight
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want help figuring out what’s holding you back? Book a no-pressure call with us to talk through your goals and next steps: https://www.rosentr...
#6 - Dream home gym setup, reducing calorie intake as you approach your goal, and pre-mixed protein shakes
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our dream home gym setup, whether you need to reduce your calorie intake as you approach your goal weight, and our thoughts on pre-mixed protein shake...
#5 - Vegan vs carnivore diets, cardio before or after lifting, intermittent fasting, lifting weights makes women bulky (?), and weekend social events
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Which diet (vegan vs carnivore) we would follow if we had to, whether it's better to do cardio before or after lifting, what we think about interm...
#4 - Smart people who struggle with weight loss, health at every size, red flags in a coach, and meal prep
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why smart people can struggle with weight loss, what we think about the health at every size (HAES) movement, red flags to look out for in a coach, an...
#3 - Menopause and belly fat, the best supplements, and lifting light weights for high reps
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How menopausal women can lose belly fat, supplements that are worth the investment, and whether lifting light weight for high reps is worth it while l...
#2 - Going to maintenance, weight loss medication, why it's so hard, and approaching food on weekends
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Going from a deficit to maintenance, our views about weight loss medication, why it's so hard, and we recommend some approaches to food on weekend...
#1 - How many calories for weight loss, not reverting to old habits, and keeping clients consistent
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After introducing ourselves, we discuss how to calculate your calorie needs while losing weight, how not to revert to old habits, and how we keep our ...