The 4 Pitfalls Killing Your Anabolic Fasting Results

Anabolic Fasting works. That’s not the problem. Thousands here at CoryG Fitness have experienced the lifestyle that keeps on giving.

The problem is people half-doing it, misunderstanding key pieces, or bringing old diet habits into a new lifestyle.

If you’re frustrated, stalled, or feel like you’re “doing everything right” but not seeing results… chances are you’re falling into one (or more) of these four pitfalls.

Let’s clean them up.

Pitfall #1: Skimping on Vegetables 🥦

The mistake almost everyone makes

Most people eat vegetables the same way they did before Anabolic Fasting… in tiny portions.

That doesn’t work here. Fasting shrinks your stomach. If you don’t fill it back up with volume, your body will scream for food later.

The fix:

More vegetables. Don’t be afraid of eating 10–12 oz of veggies for one meal.

Frozen veggies are perfect and easy. Broccoli, green beans, brussels sprouts, mixed veggies.

Veggies = fullness + nutrients + fewer cravings
Skimping = hunger & digging in the cupboards later

More veggies keeps you on the rails.

Pitfall #2: Messing Up the Cheat Meal Strategy 🍔

Why cheat meals derail people

Cheat meals aren’t the enemy. Random cheats are.

One beer here. A “small snack” there. A taco because you “trained hard.” That’s how momentum dies.

Think of momentum like a train 🚂

Starts slow, builds speed, covers real ground… then you throw obstacles on the tracks.

Momentum slows, then stops. Then you wonder why nothing is working.

Go all in… especially early on

Build metabolic momentum first, earn flexibility later. Partial commitment = partial results. When the system is rolling, cheat meals work for you, not against you.

Pitfall #3: Half-Assing the Lunges

This one is huge. When someone isn’t getting results, I always ask: “How much are you lunging?”

The usual answer: “I try to get them in 2–3 days a week…”

Translation? They’re probably doing half of what they think they are.

The truth

Lunges aren’t optional. They aren’t “extra.” They are a pillar of the program because they drive fat loss, improve conditioning, and keep your metabolism high.

If you half-ass the lunges, you’ll get half-ass results.

*Can’t lunge or are just starting out? Start with 30-45 minutes incline treadmill walks.

Pitfall #4: Not Eating Enough

This one messes people up more than they realize.

What people do

Hit protein perfectly (or overdo it). Skimp on veggies and fats. Get hungry an hour later. Crave junk and have cheat meals when they aren’t supposed to.

Sound familiar?

Why it happens

People are scared to eat enough.

But here’s the truth: Anabolic Fasting is NOT low-carb. It is NOT keto.

Fasting shrinks the stomach. And filling it properly keeps cravings down.

The fix

Plan veggies and fats before the meal. Stop under-fueling. Fill up within the guidelines.

Skimping on this leads to hunger, cheating, frustration, and being pissed off. I know because I’ve experienced it.

Bottom Line

Anabolic Fasting works when you eat enough vegetables, respect momentum, do the lunges, and stop under-eating.

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about executing the basics consistently.

Do that, and this lifestyle keeps paying you back.