Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast LYLE MCDONALD: FEMALE FAT LOSS | EP. 154
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Mar 20, 2025 
Lyle McDonald, a pioneering fitness author, delves into the intricacies of female fat loss. He shares insights on the common mistakes women make and the physiological differences that complicate their weight loss journeys. The discussion covers why women often lose weight more slowly than men and the risks of low-calorie dieting. Lyle emphasizes the importance of tailored approaches that address hormonal influences and energy availability. He challenges societal norms around body image and encourages women to focus on strength training and overall well-being.
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Client's Lost Period Sparked Brandon's Research
- Brandon describes coaching a female client who lost her period after contest prep and the coach told her it was normal.
- That experience launched his deep study of menstrual physiology and hypothalamic amenorrhea.
Women Are More Physiologically Complex
- Men’s physiology is simpler and more blunt-force; women’s physiology is far more complex across many systems.
- That complexity makes female responses to diet, training and drugs less predictable and more variable than men’s.
Start Resistance Training Early
- Do not assume weight training makes women bulky or infertile; those were historical myths with no research basis.
- Introduce progressive resistance training and adequate protein to improve bone and muscle health, especially as women age.
