Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment

Meg is back on the podcast. We’ve had her on here twice already, and I just love Meg. She works with women to restore their metabolic health, hormones, and digestion.I love that Meg looks at the system as a whole and doesn’t just treat the symptoms of her clients.So, with that in mind, in this episode, Meg and I chat about:➡️Why it isn’t great to eat nuts and seeds in large amounts➡️How digestion is linked to thyroid and hormone health➡️How what you do 80-90% of the time is what matters➡️Vegetables, nutrients, and digestion➡️Why bloating and constipation happen with restriction➡️How stress impacts your digestion and health➡️Candida and what to do about it (p.s you don't have to cut all sugar and carbs from your diet)➡️What causes iron overload➡️The benefits of organ meats, like liver➡️The advantages of other “traditional” foods➡️Scheduling intentional rest and saying “no”➡️Quick tips for gut healthAnd 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 @kittyblomfieldMeg Langston @meglangstonSHOW NOTES01:36 - Brief background of Meg Langston05:53 - Why restrictive diet will not help you fix your gut issues07:09 - Working on your metabolic health and how this can improve gut issues08:33 - Why it isn’t great to eat nuts, seeds, and green vegies in large amounts11:47 - How digestion is linked to thyroid and hormone health14:02 - Why it's what you do 80-90% of the time that matters15:02 - What about the nutrients you're missing out from not eating a heap of green vegetables?18:24 - Why low calorie diets can cause bloating and constipation 22:16 - Candida and how to properly address it27:50 - What causes iron overload31:59 - The benefits of organ meats32:25 - The advantages of other “traditional” foods37:14 - Saying "no" to shit and building boundaries38:02 - Why certain nutrient-dense foods are so important39:07 - How stress affects digestion43:27 - Why resting is probably one of the best things you can do for your digestion47:15 - Quick tips for gut healthAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

After specific requests for this one, Craig (my other half) is back. We have worked with so many women who wonder why they don’t see results quicker. Usually, this comes down to not following the plan and not trusting the process or practicing patience.Change takes time. This is something many of us tend to forget. Most of the women I talk to have been dieting for 10,20 or even 30 years, that's a long time! You can't rush back.In this episode, Craig and I discuss:➡️Following the plan for the desired result➡️The importance of testing and measuring➡️How much time it takes to reach your health and body goals (realistically)➡️Taking ownership and moving forward➡️The power of consistency➡️Making mistakes➡️Accepting that time is necessary➡️Establishing habits and structure➡️Getting out of your own way➡️Resources vs resourcefulnessAnd 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 NOTES00:58 - What's in our 7-Day Eat More, Train Less, Get Results Challenge02:52 - My breast lift update04:15 - Patience and trusting the process07:52 - Following the plan for the desired result08:52 - Testing and measuring and why it’s important 10:46 - When the plan needs to change16:34 - How much time it takes to reach your health and body goals and accepting that it is necessary19:21 - Taking ownership and moving forward21:53 - Being honest with yourself and being consistent23:21 - The importance of tracking your food 25:19 - Having a structured plan and why its important 27:50 - Getting out of your own way and stopping the excuses28:32 - Lack of resourcefulness30:48 - Learning the basic fundamentals32:15 - Realising you can eat delicioous food everyday37:05 - Falling in love with the journey and being realisticAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Anna is 27 years old, has a three-year-old son, and lives in Missouri. I admire mums so much; it’s such hard work at times!Anna has had an incredible transformation in our program after joining about 20 weeks ago. I love to get women on here to share their stories to motivate others to stop doing quick-fix diets and eat some real food!So, in this episode, Anna and I chat about:➡️Annas dieting history and her health issues ➡️Her experience with birth control➡️Her pro-metabolic weight gain of 40 lbs and how this affected her ➡️Solving her hormonal issues➡️The accountability Anna needed➡️How she lost 10% body fat➡️Improvements she’s had while in the program➡️What she found most challenging in the program➡️Advice she has for other womenAnd 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 NOTES01:15 - Brief background of Anna Reeves02:19 - Her dieting history and issues she had06:26 - Her crossfit experience09:41 - Coming across pro-metabolic ideas and how it helped improved her overall health12:44 - Balance14:14 - When it's easy to maintain14:38 - What triggered her to join our program16:40 - The results and improvement she's had while in the program21:16 - How much food she eats22:20 - What she enjoyed most in the program23:09 - One of her biggest takeaways24:10 - What she found the most challenging part in the program25:22 - What did she find it fit in with the rest of the family27:00 - Her advice to women who are sitting on the fence28:15 - How coaching and support helped her achieve28:43 - Oher advice she has for women who are in the same journeyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I’m joined by my co-host and co-founder, Craig (also my partner in crime, business, and life!). We did a really simple episode for women who are new to following us and don’t know where to start. What we find is that a lot of women can easily become overwhelmed, so let’s break this all down!In this episode, Craig and I discuss:➡️Why it's important to eat regular well balanced meals➡️The importance of animal products and protein➡️Focusing on nutrient dense traditional foods➡️Why carbs are important➡️How to start strength training➡️Progressive overload and why it's needed to build muscle➡️Why building muscle is important➡️Consistency and what it meansAnd 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 NOTES01:25 - Are you focusing on the wrong things02:05 - Why restrictive diets never work long term 04:18 - My hangover days05:05 - The key areas to focus on when you start 05:28 - Why tracking food accurately is important 06:59 - The benefits of good quality animal protein, fruits, and root vegetables08:05 - Why we recommend the foods we do09:20 - Eating too much10:07 - Following a meal plan10:52 - The benefits of strength training11:09 - The principles that need to be included in a program to be effective and why13:32 - What controls your body weight17:37 - Why consistency is important 19:58 - What's in our 7-Day Eat More, Train Less, Get Results ChallengeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kate Deering (author of How to Heal Your Metabolism) is back on the podcast! In this episode, we dig into the essential differences between a healing, healthy, and fat-loss phases of pro-metabolic nutrition. The recommendations for these three phases are very different and each individual may require a different approach.So, Kate and I get into it a bit more and chat about:➡️The restrict-binge cycle➡️Why it isn’t necessary to gain more weight (for the majority of women)➡️The importance of seeing where you are at➡️The healing phase and addressing underlying issues➡️How gut problems impact nutrient absorption and intake➡️Why tracking your food is key➡️Eating intentionally versus intuitively➡️The right and wrong time to do a fat loss phase➡️Ebbing and flowing with life’s cycles➡️How you would get started toward optimal health➡️How to positively think about tracking your foodAnd 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 @kittyblomfieldKate Deering @katedeeringfitnessSHOW NOTES06:52 - The essential difference in a pro-metabolic space between a healing, healthy, and fat loss phase09:59 - The restrict-binge cycle12:37 - Food logging - the absolute truth-teller13:59- How to keep yourself from gaining weight when you're on a healing approach18:57 - The importance of nailing the basics21:25 - Reevaluating and finding what you really need22:50 - Strength training and the benefits of building muscle26:17 - Eating intentionally vs intuitively32:19 - The right and wrong time to do a fat loss phase36:40 - What can temp and pulse tell us40:35 - Getting the basics right first and why this is important - what are the basics42:07 - How would someone start?43:07- Why getting specific and seeing where you're at is important48:24 - The importance of tracking accurately and looking at it positively54:56 - The importance of learning the skills and being able to utilize them long termAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

At 31 going on 32 and with two young children, Hannah has had an incredible journey. She also has the most amazing red hair. It’s so beautiful!Hannah’s story begins when she had her first child in 2019, then experienced a horrible injury, and couldn’t walk for 3 months! She tried to regain strength and mobility but then got pregnant again. Throughout her second pregnancy, she had hip pain, and knee pain, and experienced severe insomnia.So, she eventually bought @korimeloy course as well as @fallondanae cookbooks and saw some great improvements in her health issues but like many women who find pro-metabolic eating she gained weight in the process.I've had Kori and Fallon on the podcast before so check out their episodes.After about 12 months she decided she was ready to focus on weight loss in a healthy and sustainable way so joined our coaching program, she's had incredible success!In this episode, Hannah and I chat about:➡️Hannah’s health history➡️Losing 30 pounds (14 kgs)➡️Regaining a new zeal for life➡️How much food Hannah is eating now➡️What Hannah has enjoyed the most about the program➡️Listening to your body➡️Accountability with the coaches and how this was such a big part of her success➡️Hannah’s challenge with tracking her food and how she overcame it➡️Hannah’s advice for women sitting on the fenceAnd 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 @kittyblomfieldSHOW NOTES01:37 - Brief background Hanhah Stine02:24 - Her health history07:54 - How our 16-week program helped her lose 30 lbs09:07 - Regaining a new zeal for life11:06 - what are her calories 12:55 - What she enjoyed most about the program14:08 - Listening to your body and why that’s important 14:30 - Why accountability and knowing that someone is looking after your progress every step of the way helped so much 15:36 - What she found the most challenging16:13 - Food tracking with the family20:54 - Her advice for women who are still sitting on the fence22:49 - Making the choice to do it24:16 - Giving yourself grace and finding balance25:13 - How the coaching and support helped her26:16 - Her other advice for women who are listeningAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Libby has been on the podcast a few times before. I would definitely recommend going back and listening to those episodes (and go follow her on Instagram!). She’s smart, hot as Fk 🤣 and a perfect example of how you can look great naked and be healthy. Plus she's super knowledgeable on all things muscle, recovery, and HRV...just love her.In this episode, Libby and I discuss:➡️Why thinking of things as an end game isn’t helpful➡️Having data points in lifestyle to check on health and wellness➡️Energy availability for recovery➡️How you don’t actually build muscle in the gym➡️Part of building muscle is recovery➡️How the nervous system facilitates or hinders recovery➡️The advantages of getting into the recovery state after you train➡️What you can do to improve your recovery➡️The benefits of breathwork (and how to do it)➡️How stress impacts recovery➡️What HRV is➡️Finding a balance between training and recovery➡️How to track HRV (and why)➡️HRV and inflammation➡️Zone 2 cardio training and why its helpful for recovery➡️How much aerobic activity to do per week➡️Correct technique and recoveryAnd 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 @kittyblomfieldLibby Wescombe @libbywescombeSHOW NOTES06:25 - Proactive tracking instead of reactive tracking07:07 - How stability helps with recovery 08:02 - Why focusing on the basics is so important 11:18 - The importance of having a routine and being consistent13:30 - Developing tracking skills17:59 - Stress, alcohol, and binge eating19:18 - The energy game19:40 - How you can look good and feel great 21:24 - Why having more muscle is important 23:26 - Recovery and having enough energy for it24:17 - When do you build muscle?26:04 - What are sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems 28:11 - Recovery after training32:06 - Other things to improve your recovery so you can build more muscle33:53 - How breath work helps you with recovery37:20 - Simple things to do after training37:49 - How stress impacts recovery47:07 - Asking for help48:31 - Why you should stop focusing on things you can't control49:06 - How journaling helped Libby 54:59 - Being present and in the moment56:38 - The best way to track HRV01:01:49 - What HRV is and its connection with inflamation01:03:49 - Cardio01:06:27 - How much aerobic activity to do per week 01:07:10 - Window of tolerance01:08:00 - Correct technique to improve recovery01:12:28 - Sprinting and HIIT01:16:58 - Determine your stressors and what fills your cup01:18:05 - The connection between Inflamation and recovery01:19:25 - Building resilienceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Craig, my cofounder of Nustrength and cohost, and I are back! In this episode, we are digging into everything about sleep and offering up tips to get a good night's sleep.So many women that come into our program struggle with it. When I was on those bloody restrictive diets, I also struggled with sleep. Then, over the past two years, when we were trying to conceive, I had so much trouble sleeping. I was so stressed, and I think the stress and emotional stuff are often underrecognized as a problem when it comes to sleep, even causing disruptions when you’re doing everything else right.So, in this episode, Craig and I discuss:➡️What can help you de-stress and sleep better➡️Nutritional and caloric considerations for sleep➡️Calculating your maintenance calories➡️Movement, steps, and sleep➡️Morning and bedtime routines➡️Salt and the stress hormones➡️Tracking sleep➡️How sleep improves performanceHappy 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 NOTES07:00 - What can help you de-stress07:58 - What helps our clients improve their sleep10:48 - How to calculate you maintenance calories12:20 - Tracking and planning ahead and how it can help sleep 13:06 - Stabilising your blood sugar14:10 - Morning routine15:06 - Exercise, daily movement, and steps15:48 - Salt and stress hormones16:57 - Bedtime routine21:29 - Tracking sleep22:47 - How sleep improves performance in the gym 23:50 - How stress and over training affect your sleep25:06 - Taking supplementsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We have so many amazing coaches and friends as part of our company and mission, so I wanted to do a coaches series where we talk to our coaches and hear their stories.Mel is an amazing coach and friend. I’ve known her almost as long as I’ve known Craig. She has such an incredible and inspiring story. Mel has also had heaps of success with so many women who have had a lot of weight to lose. Mel has a client who's lost 46 kgs and kept it off.And Mel is SO different from the person she was 7 years ago when we first met. She’s experienced a lot of hardship but has persevered. If you need some inspiration, this podcast is definitely work giving a listen!In this episode, Melissa and I chat about:➡️Her journey over the last decade➡️Her past drug and alcohol use➡️One of the biggest decisions Mel made➡️The abuse she faced as a child➡️Relationships and love➡️Mel’s past limiting beliefs and how she overcame them➡️Consistency and change➡️Going back to study and getting her qualifications to become a coach➡️How she has had so much success with other women when it comes to losing weight and improving their health➡️Mel’s advice to women trying to lose weight and get healthyHappy 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 @kittyblomfieldMelissa Collings @coachcollins47SHOW NOTES02:09 - Melissa Collin's background07:22 - How she was before we met her - drugs and alcohol abuse 09:32 - When she finally decided she needed to change her life 11:38 - The past abuse she's experienced14:50 - Stripping and getting implants17:18 - Raising her son18:28 - Being in a violent relationship19:00 - Falling in love again21:49 - How she embraced change and being consistent26:58 - How she started working with us, going back to study, and getting her qualifications to become a coach30:11 - How she’s helped other women succeed when it comes to losing weight and improving their health33:44 - Her advice to women who binge eat37:32 - Having hard conversations with yourself and why they are necessary at times Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I get a lot of questions from women asking, “Kitty, will I have to track strictly forever? What happens when you get to a place where you’re happy with your body weight and body composition?”So, in this episode, Craig and I discuss:➡️The times when you need to be precise with tracking and the times when you don't➡️How long to fat loss phases typically last➡️Maintenance calories and what that means➡️Muscle gain and calories➡️Building a nutrition framework and why this is important➡️How tracking builds awareness➡️Putting the time in at the start so it’s effortless later onHappy 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 NOTES01:16 - Being precise with tracking and when and why it's important01:36 - What happens when I reach my body composition goal? 02:50 - Maintenance calories and what it means05:58 - Fat loss and calorie deficit07:31 - Muscle gain phase11:20 - The importance of building a nutrition framework14:03 - The advantages of tracking 19:25 - Putting the work and time in at the start so it's effortless later on 22:23 - Why it's important to focus on the basics23:00 - NuancesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands