100% Real With Ruby; nutrition, strength, fat loss, muscle, macros - without the fluff

think it’s just cortisol causing belly fat after 35? here’s the real reason your body’s not respondingand what to fix if fat loss keeps stalling.you’ve been told it’s your hormones. that it’s cortisol’s fault.but what if the real reason belly fat is sticking around after 35 isn’t your hormones—it’s your recovery?in this episode, we break down what’s actually happening with cortisol, fat storage, and why the things that used to work just… don’t anymore.we cover:• why cortisol isn’t the villain (and what is)• how your stress response is sabotaging your progress• why fasted training, low carb, and HIIT might be keeping you puffy• how your 40s body responds to under-recovery• what to focus on instead: muscle, meals, and metabolism• the shift every woman needs to make if she wants real, lasting changethis episode is your no-bs guide to understanding why your belly feels softer, your cravings are louder, and your results are slower—even when you’re doing “everything right.”because the answer isn’t harder. it’s smarter.🎯 if your body feels inflamed, stuck, or like it’s fighting you every step of the way, this one’s for you.🎧 share it with the women in your life who’ve been blaming themselves—or their age—without seeing what’s really going on underneath.message me on instagram @transformxruby with your biggest takeaway or question—i’d love to hear from you.#womenshealth #cortisol #bellyfat #perimenopause #metabolismafter40 #musclebuilding #recoverymatters #strengthtrainingforwomen #fatlossafter35 #fueloverfear

most women are stuck in a cycle of overtraining and under-eating—and still not seeing results. this episode breaks down the truth about why that’s happening.in this episode, we go straight into the real reason most women are stuck spinning their wheels. if you’ve been training 5–7 days a week, living on 1600 calories, and still not seeing results—you’re not alone. and no, it’s not your hormones. it’s the hole you’ve dieted yourself into.betty’s story is one we see far too often: starting with good intentions, chasing calorie burn, training nonstop, obsessing over the scale—and ending up exhausted, bloated, bingeing on the weekends, and blaming her body. she thought she was doing everything right. until she realized nothing was working.this isn’t a weight loss episode. it’s a wake-up call.you’ll learn:why training more and eating less is not the path to getting leanthe hidden signs that you’re under-recovering and over-stressing your systemhow maintenance (not deficit) changed her body more than any diet ever didthe mental trap of chasing control and punishing yourself with food and trainingwhat “doing everything right” really means—and how to spot when you’re notthis episode will challenge everything you’ve been taught about fat loss, metabolism, and what it takes to build a strong, defined body. it’ll call out the glamorization of grind culture, the fear of food, and the myth that your worth is tied to shrinking yourself.if you’re ready to stop burning yourself into the ground—and start building a body (and life) that actually feels good—this is your episode.share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it. follow me on instagram and shoot me a message if this resonated #womensfitness #fatlosswithoutburnout #musclebuildingforwomen #overtrainingrecovery #undereatingtruth #maintenancephase #strongwomen #dietrecovery

youre actually doing the hard yards. youre not always dieting. youre training hard... yet you’re not seeing the shape, definition, or energy you know you should be seeing by now.and the worst part? you start questioning yourself. wondering if something’s broken. if this is just what happens as you get older.let me be clear.... this isn’t just about age either. this is going to be a strategy that can appply to everyone and anyone with an explanation on what matters most... this is about fuel. not just for training. not just for muscle. but for all the in between. and most women—especially in their 40s and 50s—are drastically underfueling the exact systems they’re trying to optimize.in this episode, we go deep into the misunderstood role of carbs. not just for performance, but for recovery, hormone support, better sleep, better moods, and the ability to actually look like you train.i walk you through:• why “eating more” didn’t work last time—and how to fix it• the difference between gaining fat and holding water (and why that puffy feeling is often a good thing)• what carbs are really doing inside your body (hint: it’s not just about gym fuel)• the emotional resistance to carbs after 40—and why it makes sense• how to stop fueling like you’re dieting and start eating like you train with intent• why 200g of carbs isn’t extreme—it’s the baseline for most active womenwe’ll also talk about how things do shift as you age—but not in the way you’ve been told. you don’t need to slow down. you need to support your body better. carbs aren’t the reason you feel bloated, fluffy, or frustrated. they’re the key to changing that.if you’ve ever said, “i can’t eat like i used to,” this one’s for you. because maybe the problem isn’t that you’re eating more—it’s that you’re still underfueling in all the wrong ways.and the biggest gains come from the moments we stop repeating old tactics that never worked for the body we have now.this isn’t about a bulk. it’s about building something stronger.because the women i work with don’t want to be smaller. they want to be solid. powerful. defined.and that starts with your food actually doing something for you.🎧 want my guide on how to eat to actually perform? DM me on instagram @transformxruby and i’ll send it over.you’re not alone. and there’s nothing wrong with your body.you just need a new plan—one that finally matches your effort.

think your scan results are telling the truth? they’re not.in this episode of 100% real with ruby, we expose the inaccuracies in body fat testing—from DEXA to InBody to those dodgy bathroom scales. these tools promise precision but deliver confusion, making you question progress that’s actually real.you’ll learn:• why your "lean mass" isn't just muscle• how carbs, hydration, and timing screw with results• why gym challenges use misleading data to sell success• what actually matters if you want to change your physique and feel better in your bodyyou’ll walk away knowing exactly why these metrics lie—and how to measure progress in a way that empowers, not derails you.stop letting skewed data run the show. your body is smarter than the tech trying to track it.follow ruby on instagram @transformxrubyfree resources + coaching: DM me on Instagram or transformxruby.comhashtags: #bodyfatlies #ditchthescale #fitnessmindset #performanceoverperfection #buildnotshrink

Eating less but not seeing results? Learn why your body isn’t responding and what it actually takes to get leaner, stronger, and finally feel in control again.If you’ve ever thought, “I’m barely eating... so why isn’t anything changing?”—this episode is for you.Because the truth is, eating less doesn’t always lead to weight loss. In fact, for many women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, it’s the very thing keeping you stuck.Today, we’re diving into what you were never taught about metabolism, suppressed maintenance, and why 1500 calories isn’t your magic number—it’s your red flag. I break down the real reason your body isn’t responding, even though your calories are already low and you’re training 4–5x per week.We’ll talk about:• The difference between unintentional vs. strategic maintenance• Why you feel like you’re in a deficit… but your body doesn’t agree• How weekend habits, stress, under-fueling, and training mismatches keep you plateaued• What your body actually needs to build shape, definition, and finally respond again• Why reverse dieting isn’t the “fix”—and what works better• The mindset shift that helps you stop fearing food and start seeing resultsIf you’re training hard, eating clean, and wondering why the hell nothing’s changing—this is the missing link. You’re not broken. You’re just not being told the full story.🎯 Listen now if you want to finally get out of the calorie trap and build a body that actually feels good to live in.👉 DM me "MAINTENANCE" on Instagram @transformxruby if you're ready to fix what’s keeping you stuck.ready to learn the truth about suppressed maintenance, metabolic adaptation, and why your fat loss plateau is NOT about your body being f*kd. its not/ If you’ve been tracking, training, and under-eating without results, this is the episode you need. lemme show you the smarter, more strategic way to build muscle, support your metabolism, and finally see change—without slashing more calories.

she did it all “right.”ran herself into the ground.trained 7 days a week.powerlifted. ate low carb. cut calories.but nothing really changed.her strength stalled. her back hurt.and she was exhausted by 3pm most days.she blamed age.until she stopped.and started eating carbs.and she’ll tell you straight:→ overtraining didn’t build muscle→ low carb didn’t make her lean→ all-or-nothing made her miserablefor years, she did everything “right”until nothing worked.until her body said: “i’m done.”until she finally tried the thing that scared her most—eating more.and that’s when it clicked.we didn’t just give her more food.we gave her structure. purpose.a plan she could actually recover from.and a body that could finally respond.now she trains less and lifts more.she eats carbs. she has energy.she’s stronger, leaner, and more empowered than ever.and most importantly?she’s free.➝ if you’re done doing everything but still getting nowhere...you know where to find me.

its not a real plateau!! and heres how you can break it.... the real dieting dilemma is this; where by and Tom go all in on one of the most misunderstood topics in the fitness world: maintenance calories. Spoiler? If you’ve been stuck at 1500 calories for months and still feel flat, tired, or like your body is holding onto everything… that is not your maintenance—that’s your body surviving.We break down the difference between true maintenance and the plateau trap, why you’re not “doing something wrong” by eating more, and how metabolic suppression sneaks in when you stay in diet mode too long. You’ll learn what foundational habits actually look like, how to fuel like someone who trains, and why your fear of eating more is keeping you stuck.We also cover:• The illusion of maintenance vs. real fuel needs• Why most women confuse survival with success• How training effort must match intake• What to do when fat loss stops working• Why maintenance is a strategy, not a breakWhether you’ve been spinning your wheels for months, terrified to eat more, or just confused about why “doing everything right” still isn’t working—this episode will call you out and call you forward.Because real progress doesn’t come from tracking less—it comes from training better, fueling more, and finally choosing a phase that works.instagram.com/transformxrubytransformxruby.com100% Real with Ruby Podcast

in this episode, ruby joins nikias to dismantle one of the biggest paradoxes in fitness: how your constant pursuit of fat loss might be the very thing keeping you stuck. if you’ve ever felt like you’re trying your hardest—but the scale won’t budge, your body won’t change, and you’re exhausted from tracking and starting over—this conversation is for you.we dig deep into the psychological traps behind chronic dieting, accidental maintenance, body image identity, and the fear of gaining fat. you’ll learn why eating more doesn’t always lead to weight gain, why most women aren't building the body they want (even in a deficit), and how to finally create a system that actually works long term—without extremes.expect tough love, real-life analogies, and a perspective shift that could change the way you train, eat, and think about progress forever. if you’ve been feeling stuck despite doing everything “right”—this episode will help you understand why, and what to do next.

want long term results? this is what noone tells you about finding your "why" wanting goals and knowing how great is is for you isnt enough to get you consistently doing the thingIf you know what to do but still can’t stick to it... this episode is for you.You keep saying you want it. You keep starting over. And you’re tired of feeling like you’re the problem.In this episode, I talk with Dal about what really holds women back—even when we want it so badly. We dive into why motivation isn’t enough, why you keep sabotaging even though you know better, and why trying harder just leads to more burnout.This isn’t about finding a better plan. It’s about looking at what’s underneath the patterns that keep pulling you off track.In this brutally honest and refreshingly human episode, Ruby sits down with Dal to unpack the real reasons women stay stuck—even when they’re motivated, even when they "know better," and even when they’ve done all the right things before.Dal shares how she lost over 100 pounds without starving, without shame, and without burning herself into the ground. She reveals the identity shifts, scheduled maintenance phases, emotional unraveling, and deep mindset work that led her to long-term success.If you’ve ever felt broken for not being able to "just stick to it," this episode will leave you seen, grounded, and ready to focus on the real work that actually creates change.What we cover:Why 1500 calories isn’t your maintenanceWhy cycle syncing & fasting advice often hurts womenHow the nervous system makes or breaks consistencyWhy "finding your why" doesn't help if you're still dysregulatedEmotional eating, overtraining, self-trust & what actually worksThis episode blends education, empowerment, and emotional truth—without fluff or performance.Keywords: female fat loss, emotional eating, muscle gain for women, nervous system and fat loss, self-sabotage, cycle syncing myths, carbs and training, consistency struggles, diet culture recovery, maintenance mindset, weight loss plateau, women's strength trainingCTA: Share this with the women in your life who keep starting over. And if this hit home? Take a walk and really sit with it.

You thought you were ready to diet. You felt strong, focused, and "mentally there." But somehow, despite your best intentions, you're stuck. You’re tired, nibbling more, lifting less, and your body? Not responding like it used to.In this raw, real episode, Ruby breaks down one of the most frustrating places to be as a high-performing woman in a fat loss phase: when your body slips into a suppressed maintenance, and you don’t even see it happening. It’s not a lack of discipline—it’s that you're unknowingly dieting in limbo.We tackle the real reasons behind metabolic stalls, carb fear, recovery gaps, and why obsessively "tightening up" after results start to slow actually leads to burnout, not breakthroughs.This is a must-listen if you’re:Afraid of increasing calories after seeing progressConfused by your cravings and constant fatigueFeeling like you’re stuck in a loop of trying harder but getting nowhereScared to let go of dieting even when you know it's time toYou’ll leave this episode with permission to pause, pivot, and rebuild trust in your body again—with clear, grounded steps on how to get out of that unintentional maintenance trap.Because dieting isn’t the goal—being fueled, strong, and thriving is.If this hits, share it with the woman still white-knuckling her plan. Take a moment to reflect, breathe, and ask: is this still serving me?Follow us on Instagram: @transformxruby @100realwithrubypodcasttopics: female fat loss, sustainable fat loss, carb myths, women over 40, fat loss over 40, muscle gain for women, recovery and fat loss, cycle syncing, fat loss for performance