Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment

Lisa is 53 years old and lives in the United States, working for a large auto parts company. Lisa’s story starts way back in her childhood. She grew up with a mother on Weight Watchers who always had a scale in the kitchen.Lisa actually thought she was an overweight kid, so she always did low-fat diets and restricted calories. She even did keto for 6 years and 86-hour fasts. Lisa no longer does all this craziness, so we sat down and had a bit of a chat about her journey.In this episode, Lisa and I dig into:➡️Lisa’s dieting history➡️Her experience having a hysterectomy➡️Losing 30 lbs and 24 inches in 16 weeks➡️Other improvements she’s noticed➡️What Lisa is currently eating➡️Beating a binge eating disorder➡️Challenges Lisa had to overcome➡️Getting comfortable in the gym➡️Advice to other women on this journeyHappy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.RESOURCES + LINKSMetabolic Reset ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Coaching optionsSaturée products use discount code KITTY20 for 20% off your first order.Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Post a screenshot on Instagram stories and Tag @kittyblomfield for your chance to win a tub of Saturée Premium CollagenReview on SpotifyFOLLOWKitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldSHOW NOTES02:02 - Lisa's background02:35 - All the diets she's done04:19 - What made her join the program and what health issues she had prior to joining06:17 - The results she's seen in the program09:27 - How much weight she's lost09:43 - How many calories she's on and the foods she is eating13:42 - What she enjoyed most about the program15:22 - What she found the most challenging about the program16:56 - Her advice to women who are still sitting on the fence about joining the program17:33 - How coaching and support helped her achieve her goals18:16 - Her advice to women who are in the same journeyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We have one of our awesome clients, Amanda Batchelor, on the podcast this time around! Amanda is 49 years old, has two jobs, and two teenage kids.When she first joined the program, she was doing a lot of stuff. She was into Crossfit, doing strict keto, fasting, and previously did triathlons. But all of this led to Amanda ending up in a bad emotional state and hormonal issues. Today, Amanda is walking an entirely different path.So, in this episode, Amanda and I talk about:➡️Amanda’s history and why she joined the program➡️How she lost 8 kgs and body fat➡️How giving up the booze has changed her life➡️What types of foods she’s eating now➡️How she is training➡️What she’s enjoyed most about the program➡️How the food is working for the rest of her family➡️Advice she has for other women in similar situationsHappy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.RESOURCES + LINKSMetabolic Reset ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Coaching optionsSaturée products use discount code KITTY20 for 20% off your first order.Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Post a screenshot on Instagram stories and Tag @kittyblomfield for your chance to win a tub of Saturée Premium CollagenReview on SpotifyFOLLOWKitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldSHOW NOTES01:58 - Brief background of Amanda02:40 - Amanda’s health history and why she joined the program07:50 - Her health improvement when she joined the program08:12 - Not having cravings anymore09:17 - How she lost 8 kgs and body fat11:40 - How giving up the booze has changed her life13:36 - Her hashimotos improvement14:29 - What sorts of food she's eating now16:10 - What she enjoyed most about the program16:54 - How she is training17:44 - The most challenging part for her while doing the program19:47 - How the food is working for the rest of her family21:56 - Advice for other women who are sitting on the fence about joining the program24:12 - How coaching and support is helping her get to her health goals26:56 - Advice she has for other women in similar situationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Prior to meeting Craig I used to train to burn as many calories as possible! I did so many classes, HIIT and long runs. When I met Craig he said to me you need to stop destroying the body you have with cardio and restrictive diets and build the body you want with real food and strength training.I learned about the benefit of lifting weights and getting stronger for body composition change: more muscle and less body fat. Following a structured and measured training program with the intention of building muscle. I not only improved my body composition but I also improved my health. Better sleep, better cycles, no more constipation, more energy and no more binge eating!Damon was one of the first coaches Craig worked with and has heavily influenced our training methodology. He's been on the podcast before, so I thought I'd get him back on to talk about why we should be training to build muscle not burn calories.In this episode, Damon and I chat about:➡️Training like an athlete and for the outcome you want➡️What being “toned” means (and what it involves)➡️How weight training works➡️Building vs maintaining➡️Why excessive cardio doesn’t work to improve your body composition➡️The problem with fast food➡️The importance of proper lifting execution➡️Falling in love with lifting and sustainability➡️The link between training and nutritionHappy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.RESOURCES + LINKSMetabolic Reset ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Coaching optionsSaturée products use discount code KITTY20 for 20% off your first order.Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Post a screenshot on Instagram stories and Tag @kittyblomfield for your chance to win a tub of Saturée Premium CollagenReview on SpotifyFOLLOWKitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldDamon Hayhow @damonhayhowSHOW NOTES01:44 - Brief background of Damon02:34 - Training hard and why its necessary to change your body03:54 - Why it's not all about the number on the scale04:55 - Building the body that you want vs destroying the body you hate05:45 - Training like an athlete and why this is important if you want to build a toned and athletic body09:21 - Being in control13:20 - Will you have to track your food forever?15:59 - Eating the food you love18:13 - What is toned and how do achieve the toned look?22:23 - Building and improving your strength level and why this is important when it comes to building muscle25:32 - Perks of weight training26:14 - Why excessive cardio doesn’t work to improve your body composition34:22 - The problem with fast food and not tracking40:47 - Not realising what you're capable of42:15 - The importance of proper lifting execution49:50 - Injuries50:59 - How much time it really takes for you to achieve your body goals52:56 - Changing who you are55:56 - Falling in love with weight training56:18 - The connection between training and nutrition57:02 - Weight training and repetition01:03:53 - Being hungry and feeling goodAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We get lots of questions from women trying to get healthy and achieve their body goals. If you haven’t seen Part 1 of this Q&A, go back and give that one a listen first. This is Part 2.In this episode, Craig and I answer questions about:➡️Loose skin after losing weight➡️Breastfeeding, nutrition, and training➡️Healthy weight loss per week➡️Nutrition and training for the morbidly obese➡️Our top fat loss tips➡️The importance of a bedtime routine➡️Gaining weight with pro-metabolic eating (and why this happens)➡️What we eat every day➡️Weight loss and fat loss vs building muscle and how it's hard to get very muscular➡️Fat intake and healthy fats➡️Tips to lose weight in perimenopause➡️How to balance fats and carbs➡️Collagen consumption➡️Pre-workout meals/snacks for early morning training sessions➡️If I'm time-poor what should I prioritise strength training or steps?➡️Home workouts and exercises➡️Making gelatin gummies➡️Staying on budget with a pro-metabolic lifestyleAnd more!Happy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.RESOURCES + LINKSMetabolic Reset ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Coaching optionsSaturée products use discount code KITTY20 for 20% off your first order.Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Post a screenshot on Instagram stories and Tag @kittyblomfield for your chance to win a tub of Saturée Premium CollagenReview on SpotifyFOLLOWKitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldCraig McDonald @iamcraigmcdonaldSHOW NOTES01:04 - My surgery update06:44 - Loose skin after losing weight08:05 - Calories/Macros during breastfeeding10:18 - If you're losing weight tracking, how do you know when to increase and by how much?13:02 - Advice for women who are starting off morbidly obese16:02 - Investing in coaching support17:12 - Favourite fat loss habits22:00 - Gaining weight with pro-metabolic eating and why it happens22:58 - What we eat everyday25:44 - How long can you follow the same workout plan if you have a histamine issue?27:18 - Weight loss and fat loss vs building muscle and how it's hard to get very muscular36:38 - Replacement exercises in our program for those who have injuries37:08 - Tips to lose weight in perimenopause38:07 - How to balance fats and carbs39:38 - Do we count collagen and casein in MFP?40:27 - Pre-workout meals/snacks for early morning training sessions43:22 - If I'm time-poor what should I prioritise strength training or steps?43:40 - What are the best exercises to slim the thighs without bulking them?45:43 - Making gelatin gummies46:14 - Tips to stay on budget eating pro-metabolicAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome back Kate on the podcast for the millionth time! We joke this should be the Kitty and Kate Show.This time we talk about menopause and common questions that come up with it. Kate has a really good way of taking complex subjects and making them easy to understand so I thought this was a good one to dig into together.In this episode, Kate and I chat about:➡️What is menopause?➡️Perimenopause vs menopause➡️What are “normal” but not 'necessary' menopausal symptoms?➡️What are hot flashes?➡️The impact of stress on menopausal symptoms➡️HRT and how it works➡️Estrogen’s impact on other hormones➡️How estrogen affects energy levels➡️What taking progesterone can do➡️How a low metabolism impacts estrogen and progesterone➡️Is estrogen protective for the brain?➡️Why women have an increased rate of heart disease➡️The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) vs hormonal birth control➡️5 foundational things you can do to improve your hot flashes and menopausal symptomsHappy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.RESOURCES + LINKSMetabolic Reset ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Coaching optionsSaturée products use discount code KITTY20 for 20% off your first order.Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Post a screenshot on Instagram stories and Tag @kittyblomfield for your chance to win a tub of Saturée Premium CollagenReview on SpotifyFOLLOWKitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldKate Deering @katedeeringfitnessSHOW NOTES01:43 - Brief background of Kate Deering08:00 - What is menopause?10:18 - Are menopausal symptoms necessary?11:11 - What are hot flashes?13:45 - The connection between stress and hot flashes15:45 - What can we do to fix hot flashes17:54 - Why taking large doses of estrogen work to get rid of hot flashes22:02 - Why do women report having more energy when taking estrogen?23:36 - The negative and positive effects of taking progesterone32:34 - How a low metabolism plays a role in estrogen and progesterone levels35:07 - Does estrogen help with blood pressure? How?37:00 - Is estrogen good for the brain?37:57 - Why women experience dementia more than men?38:48 - Could it be beneficial for women after they go through menopause to supplement with progesterone for the rest of their life?41:37 - Why women have an increased rate of heart disease43:09 - Why women have strokes at double the rate in their 20's and later in life46:52 - The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) vs hormonal birth control51:39 - Things you can do to improve your hot flashes and menopausal symptomsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We get so many questions about training and nutrition, so I decided to do a Q&A with Craig to answer a bunch of these common questions (and this is only part 1!).In this episode, Craig and I answer questions about:➡️What counts for daily steps➡️Fat consumption and how much you need➡️Chickpea pasta is it ok to eat every day?➡️Reverse carb cycling do you recommend this?➡️Protein intake what is the optimal amount and how do you calculate it➡️Carb and fat targets for weight loss➡️Eating the same foods day-to-day is this ok?➡️Reverse dieting and how to avoid weight gain➡️Building versus maintainingAnd more!Happy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.RESOURCES + LINKSMetabolic Reset ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Coaching optionsSaturée products use discount code KITTY20 for 20% off your first order.Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Post a screenshot on Instagram stories and Tag @kittyblomfield for your chance to win a tub of Saturée Premium CollagenReview on SpotifyFOLLOWKitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldCraig McDonald @iamcraigmcdonaldSHOW NOTES01:52 - Quick update on Kitty's recovery from her surgery08:52 - Giving your body what it needs09:50 - Does walking on a treadmill count as steps?10:50 - How much fat should women be consuming daily?15:20 - Where would we like to travel?16;17 - Is it okay to eat chickpea pasta?16:42 - What we think about Dr Ray Peat's diet change19:44 - Thoughts on reverse carb cycling23:20 - Can you get results from vegetarian and/or pescatarian diet?25:18 - What happen if you eat over 1g per kilo of protein?27:37 - How do I know how much carbs/fat should I be consuming for weight loss?29:05 - Can you eat similar foods day to day?31:20 - Will you gain weight in a reverse diet?35:56 - When you're happy with your physique, how do you train? Do you still push to failure?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kathleen is one of our lovely coaches! If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you’ll know I’ve been interviewing our coaching roaster so you can get to know them more. Kathleen is our coach based in the United States. She lives near New York and the beach! She is also one of our coaches that doesn’t have kids. Kathleen is our youngest coach at 29 but is very intelligent, and she gets amazing results with her clients!While she used to do marathon running, Kathleen has come a long way since those days! She was so tiny when she first joined the program. But since working with Craig, she's put on a lot of muscle.Happy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.RESOURCES + LINKSMetabolic Reset ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Coaching optionsSaturée products use discount code KITTY20 for 20% off your first order.Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Post a screenshot on Instagram stories and Tag @kittyblomfield for your chance to win a tub of Saturée Premium CollagenReview on SpotifyFOLLOWSHOW NOTES02:07 - Brief background of Kathleen03:26 - What she's been doing before working with us05:30 - Her health issues prior to finding the pro-metabolic approach07:58 - Under-eating, overtraining, and running fasted09:22 - Running marathons10:21 - Her weight and calories she started on and what she's on now12:25 - Why deadlifting is a good exercise13:39 - How the rest of her health markers are now14:30 - Having a bed time routine15:26 - What types of women she typically work with in our program16:20 - What makes her so passionate in helping other women to do our program17:55 - Her advice to other women who are struggling in their health journey19:22 - Our 16-week Accelarator ProgramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I talk with a lot of women, and often hear, “One thing I’m really nervous about is going to the gym.” And I get it. You go into the weight room, and all the big boys are there. It’s intimidating.When I first started training, I was nervous too! But once I got my technique down and started hitting some PBs, I felt more confident, and it was so motivating.So, in this episode, Craig and I discuss:➡️Why no one is looking at or judging you➡️Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable➡️Focusing on your exercises and program➡️How it all becomes ingrained in you with experience➡️The accomplishment and empowerment you feel after hitting a PB➡️How everyone starts somewhere➡️Focusing on improving your technique and executionHappy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.RESOURCES + LINKSMetabolic Reset ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Coaching optionsSaturée products use discount code KITTY20 for 20% off your first order.Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Post a screenshot on Instagram stories and Tag @kittyblomfield for your chance to win a tub of Saturée Premium CollagenReview on SpotifyFOLLOWKitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldCraig McDonald @iamcraigmcdonaldSHOW NOTES01:37 - Why feeling a bit nervous about going to the gym is normal when you first begin 03:48 - Why no one is looking at you or judging you09:03 - Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable09:57 - Having the right attitude12:15 - Focusing on your exercises and program13:48 - The accomplishment and empowerment you feel after hitting a PB14:46 - How everyone has to start somewhere15:27 - Recording your training videos and why this is important16:33 - Focusing on improving your technique18:00 - ExecutionAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We had Brandon on the podcast discussing the benefits of NEAT previously, so if you haven’t listened to that one, go back and give it a listen! Daily movement is such a good tool for fat loss and overall better health.So many women come to us after doing crazy restrictive diets, binging on food, and drinking alcohol. They often complain of poor sleep, menopause issues, and low metabolic function. I hear many women saying that they can’t lose weight because of their metabolism, but it’s amazing when we work with them how quickly things start improving.Brandon, Craig, and I chat about:➡️How your entire lifestyle facilitates your health➡️What metabolism actually is➡️Energy expenditure across the lifespan➡️Why scale weight doesn’t necessarily measure fat loss➡️Metabolic adaption and how it works➡️What goes into total energy expenditure➡️The importance of protein and weight training➡️Creating healthy habits that work within your lifestyle➡️Critical thinking when it comes to your health➡️Getting to your fat loss goal vs sustaining it➡️Why fitness shouldn’t be a comparative journey➡️The importance of accountability and supportHappy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.RESOURCES + LINKSMetabolic Reset ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Coaching optionsSaturée products use discount code KITTY20 for 20% off your first order.Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Post a screenshot on Instagram stories and Tag @kittyblomfield for your chance to win a tub of Saturée Premium CollagenReview on SpotifyFOLLOWKitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldCraig McDonald @iamcraigmcdonaldBrandon DaCruz @brandondacruz_SHOW NOTES01:51 - Brief background of Brandon06:06 - How your lifestyle facilitates your health07:13 - The myths about metabolic damage09:34 - Things that influence your metabolism10:20 - The slow and fast metabolism13:20 - Energy expenditure across your lifespan15:00 - Why it's not your age that slows down your metabolism but your lifestyle and habits15:42 - Doing the basics and why it's important if you want a healthy metabolism16:13 - How psychology impacts physiology17:23 - Why scale weight doesn’t necessarily measure fat loss20:08 - Metabolic adaptation and how it works23:04 - Adaptive thermogenesis24:39 - The importance of protein and weight training26:49 - What goes into total energy expenditure32:59 - Training capability36:22 - Ecological vs external validity37:52 - The advantages of investing in coaching44:00 - Tracking and why it's important 44:38 - Giving it enough time to see a transformation and avoiding shortcuts46:20 - Losing and gaining more weight later on from yo-yo dieting48:45 - Getting to your fat loss goal vs sustaining it51:46 - Having an abundance mindset52:12 - Creating a fundamental shift in the way you live55:21 - Not being able to see immediate results and why you need to be patient 58:54 - Change and progress in relative terms 01:03:44 - The importance of accountability and support01:10:20 - Self limiting beliefs and how to overcome themAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Lou has been in our coaching program for over 2.5 years. She has kids, works full-time, and is really busy, but we’ve had her on the podcast before to talk about tips and tricks to make tracking your food simple with a family, so go check out that one if you haven’t already!I wanted to get Lou back on the podcast to talk about her incredible journey. When she first started with us, she had terrible endometriosis and chronic thrush. It was so bad she had 7 ablations. She was unintentionally under eating and not getting enough of the right nutrients. But she’s come out the other side and has done the full cycle from a healing phase to a body recomp phase, to maintenance to a fat-loss phase and is now doing a muscle-building phase. Lou also no longer has endometriosis symptoms or thrush!She's currently sitting at 58.7kgs and is eating a whopping 2700 calories per day.She is an excellent example of how you can look good and feel good, but you have to put in the work. So, in this episode, Lou and I chat about:➡️Lou’s health history and why she joined the program➡️What she tried in the past to fix her health problems➡️How many calories and what kinds of foods she’s eating now➡️What her strength training looks like➡️How she went during her fat loss phase (her tips and advice) and how her muscle-building phase is going➡️What challenges Lou had during her fat loss phase➡️Meal prepping for herself and her family (and how easy it is!)➡️What Lou enjoyed about the fat loss phase➡️How much more confidence Lou has gained➡️The importance of your health➡️How coaching has helped Lou have successAnd more!Happy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.RESOURCES + LINKSMetabolic Reset ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Coaching optionsSaturée products use discount code KITTY20 for 20% off your first order.Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Post a screenshot on Instagram stories and Tag @kittyblomfield for your chance to win a tub of Saturée Premium CollagenReview on SpotifyFOLLOWKitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldLou Driver @loudriverSHOW NOTES02:32 - Brief background of Lou Driver04:44 - Lou’s health history06:14 - Her chronic thrush experience07:36 - Why she joined the program11:02 - How much calories she's on11:15 - How many days a week she trains when she started11:21 - What sorts of food she eats11:38 - Liver and oysters13:07 - Collagen on her diet16:35 - Her fat loss phase journey18:38 - Being able to maintain all her good health markers20:39 - How many days she's training now21:13 - What challenges Lou had during her fat loss phase25:38 - Being consistent during fat loss phase28:09 - Meal prepping for herself and her family29:42 - Learning how to meal prep over time32:47 - What she enjoyed most during the fat loss phase35:09 - Body positivity39:31 - Her advice to women who are sitting on the fence about joining the program41:24 - Who I track and manage my food45:15 - How coaching has helped Lou achieved her health and body goals46:40 - Her advice to other women who are in the same journeyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands