You're Not Getting Lean—Here's Why (And What To Do About It)

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by your lack of fat loss progress — despite working out and eating "clean" — you're not alone. At The Parnell Plan, we see these common mistakes over and over again, and they’re likely the reason why you’re not getting lean.

4 Common Reasons You’re Not Getting Lean

Whether you're already part of our community or considering joining our next 6-week transformation challenge, this info is for you:

4 Common Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Lean

1. You’re Not Sticking to a Program

Random workouts lead to random results. If you're constantly switching things up or skipping your training days, your body never gets the chance to adapt and improve. Progress happens through consistency.

✅ Solution: Follow a structured program that includes progressive overload, rest days, and proper recovery.

2. You're Not Challenging Yourself at the Gym

Comfort is the enemy of change. If you're lifting the same weights every week or skipping reps when it gets hard, you’re selling yourself short.

✅ Solution: Track your workouts and push yourself to increase weights, reps, or intensity over time.

3. You're Eating Too Little Protein

Protein is essential for muscle repair, fat loss, and staying full. If your meals are carb-heavy and low in protein, you're likely under-fueling your body.

✅ Solution: Aim for 0.7–1g of protein per pound of body weight, spread across 3–4 meals a day.

4. You’re “Going Hard” But Skipping Rest

More isn't always better. Overtraining can elevate stress hormones, disrupt sleep, and stall fat loss.

✅ Solution: Incorporate proper rest days and prioritize recovery — it's part of the process, not a break from it.

Ready to Do It Right? Join Our Next 6-Week Challenge

We just wrapped up a hugely successful 6-week challenge, and the results speak for themselves — fat loss, strength gains, and renewed energy. So we’re running it back!

The next round of the Summer Shred Challenge Pt. 2 begins August 1 — and we want YOU and your friends to be a part of it.

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Bonus: Referrals close July 28, so act fast!

Let's Build a Stronger Community

You’ve already done the hard work — now help someone else start their journey. Whether you're fixing your own mistakes or referring a friend, the goal is the same: build sustainable, science-backed fitness habits that actually work.

Ready to go all-in again? Book your free fitness assessment with Chris Parnell today and secure your spot in the next challenge.

Let’s make this your strongest season yet.