Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment

Now that we decided on no kids, I’m getting serious about my training again and setting some new training and body composition goals. When I first met Craig and he taught me how to lift I fell in love with powerlifting. I competed in a few comps and loved it but since then I haven't had any serious goals, I've just trained.After much back and forth with Craig I decided to be a bodybuilder for 12 months 🤣 Craig loves his body building.In this episode, we chat about:➡️My current goals, training, nutrition and body composition for the next 12 months➡️When it’s appropriate to do a calorie deficit➡️Why calories and food have to be relative to body composition➡️My tips and strategies for when you’re trying to lose body fat (it's been a long time since I've eaten in a calorie deficit)➡️The importance of building muscle➡️The length of time losing body fat can take➡️Sustaining your current body compositionHappy 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 + LINKSRebuild Your Metabolism Method: 28 Day 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 NOTES02:51 - My current goals, training, nutrition and body composition for the next 12 months06:24 - Diet and Training roles in body Recomposition 08:30 - When it’s appropriate to do a calorie deficit14:17 - My tips and strategies for when you’re trying to lose body fat 18:12 - Body fat percentage range for women before doing a building phase 22:55 - Sustaining your current body composition29:25 - The goal when moving to the building phase in terms of weight gain38:24 - The benefits of having a coachAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jim has been on the podcast a couple of times. Craig and I are friends with him and his wife Peri, they're awesome people. It’s hard to describe what Jim does but I always say he has a sixth sense when feeling people’s pain.He’s helped Craig and me with so many injuries and niggles; it’s really incredible the work he does!Now that I'm back into training full swing and doing a 5 day split I've been seeing Jim every 4-6 weeks for his athletes tune up.In this episode, we chat about:➡️The Bostock Needle Technique➡️What the “Athletic Tune-Up” Involves➡️Why a lot of traditional physio treatments don’t actually fix the issue➡️Releasing “nerve locks”➡️What issues Jim treatsHappy 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 + LINKSRebuild Your Metabolism Method: 28 Day 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 @kittyblomfieldJim Bostock @jim_bostockSHOW NOTES02:10 - Brief background: Jim Bostock07:27 - What is Bostock Needle Technique?10:28 - How it improves training performance12:40 - What the “Athletic Tune-Up” involves13:59 - What happens when nerve locks disappear16:56 - Why a lot of traditional physio treatments don’t actually fix the issue22:54 - Releasing “nerve locks”24:02- What are the other issues Jim treats27:01 - How he treats athletes with pain Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Craig, my other half and co-founder of NuStrength, and I jumped on for a quick episode to chat about getting back to training after being sick.We’ve noticed so many women have been sick lately, and have had to take time off from training. It can be really tempting to try to jump right back into your training afterward to make up for lost time. But this can actually be detrimental to your overall progress.While you want to rest and recover from your sickness, you also want to slowly build back up again. Craig talks about how exactly to do this and how to ease back into your regular training regime (and more!).So, if you’re heading back into the gym after getting sick, this one is for you.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 + LINKSRebuild Your Metabolism Method: 28 Day 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 NOTES01:06 - Having the right mindset 03:19 - What's the best approach when returning to training after being sick06:39 - How to reset your numbers and how it will help you recover and get back on track11:05 - How to get back after a deloadAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

For all the runners out there, this podcast is for you! Maresa was a dedicated runner since she was 15 years old. She ran marathons (including the Boston marathon) and ironmans. As of today, she is no longer a runner after realizing she ran for all the wrong reasons.At 42 years old and after retiring from the military, Maresa experienced a total life shift. She noticed as time had gone on, more and more foods were starting to bother her. She wasn’t sleeping well, so she decided to get a health coach. After trying other coaches, Maresa joined our program and never looked back!In this episode, we chat about:➡️Maresa’s disordered eating past➡️What tipped her over the edge➡️What changes she’s seen eating and training this way➡️How her relationship with food has changed➡️How her break-up with running went➡️Maresa’s advice 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 + LINKSRebuild Your Metabolism Method: 28 Day 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 NOTES02:56 - Maresa's background, health history, and issues in the past07:07 - Her eating disorder09:28 - Issues she experienced from running12:45 - Her sleep and cycle issues17:04 - What made her join the program21:20 - The results she's seen since joining the program24:50 - The benefits of eating liver and oysters29:20 - How her relationship with food has changed30:30 - How meal planning helped her32:30 - What she enjoyed most about the program33:31 - How her break-up with running went34:30 - What are the things she find the most challenging in the program35:37 - How she feels about weight fluctuations38:38 - The importance of tracking42:17 - Maresa’s advice for other womenAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What does it actually look like and mean to have nutrition consistency? In this podcast, Craig and I outline exactly that, and why it's important if you have body recomposition goals or want to improve your health.In this episode, Craig and I discuss:➡️What are macronutrients and why it’s important to hit your macronutrient targets if you want to see results➡️Why tracking your food builds consistency➡️How to be proactive with your tracking instead of being reactive➡️We answer the question ‘Do I have to track forever?’➡️How to plan ahead and how it will reduce stress and create freedomHappy 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 + LINKSRebuild Your Metabolism Method: 28 Day 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 on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/kittyblomfield/Craig on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamcraigmcdonald/SHOW NOTES03:51 - What are macronutrients and why it’s important to hit your macronutrient targets if you want to see results07:40 - The importance of tracking ACCURATELY14:12 - Tracking in a reactive way vs tracking proactively15:30 - Do you have to track forever?24:54 - How to plan ahead27:00 - How planning will reduce stress and create freedomAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Nyssa is one of the most gorgeous human beings, inside and out! We actually met in an old business coaches program. If you don’t follow her, go follow her! Nyssa is one of the most authentic people I know. She shares her experiences so openly, and the shift in her beliefs around nutrition has been so inspiring!Nyssa and I actually had different nutrition beliefs when we met. She was following a vegan diet and was experiencing a variety of health issues:In this episode, we chat about:➡️Nyssa’s journey and where it all started➡️The health issues she experienced being vegan➡️When she decided to not be vegan anymore➡️How she got through the tough days➡️Advice Nyssa has for women who are struggling with their body image➡️Why learning to love yourself first is important➡️The benefits of liver➡️Advice Nyssa would give someone coming off of a plant-based dietHappy 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 + LINKSRebuild Your Metabolism Method: 28 Day 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 on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/kittyblomfield/Nyssa on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/nyssa_bovenkamp/SHOW NOTES05:04 - Nyssa's fitness journey and where it all started09:11 - The defining moment: when she decided to not be vegan anymore10:08 - The health issues she experienced being vegan11:39 - How she felt when she started gaining weight after being lean16:46 - Advice Nyssa has for women who are struggling with their body image20:29 - Why quick fat loss isn't sustainable21:11 - How she dealt with emotional trauma25:00 - The benefits of liver30:09 - Advice Nyssa would give someone coming off of a plant-based diet 33:50 - Her fasting journey and the issues she experienced36:19 - The food she lovesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

If you've followed me for a while you'll know that Craig and I have been on a TTC journey for nearly two years.What a roller coaster it has been!In this episode Craig and I get deep and personal and share how after nearly two years Greta and Theresa helped us move past the fear of judgement, failure and what we thought we should to do, to actually doing what truly made us happy 💛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 + LINKSRebuild Your Metabolism Method: 28 Day 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 on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/kittyblomfield/Craig on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/iamcraigmcdonald/Greta on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/gretazukoff/Theresa on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/SHOW NOTES04:30 - What is EFT?08:20 - Deciding to not have kids16:40 - Craig’s personal issues18:42 - How we struggled individually from trying to get pregnant22:31 - How tapping helped Craig and I overcome peer pressure, fear of judgment, and realise what we really want and what really makes us happy54:30 - The importance being honest with yourself55:50 - How stress and anxiety affect your health58:28 - The therapeutic aspect of tappingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kate Deering, author of ‘How to Heal Your Metabolism,’ is back on the podcast. If you haven’t already, grab her book (it’s also in French now!).There are so many popular diets that I’ve heard almost every client say they’ve tried. One client even lost 20kgs and gained it back 7x. So, in this episode, Kate and I discuss everything Carnivore and Vegan-related. We chat about:➡️What is veganism➡️What is the carnivore diet➡️Issues that can arise with the vegan diet➡️Why humans digest animal foods better➡️Why it takes a while to tell if a diet isn’t working for you➡️What people miss with the carnivore diet➡️How to know if a diet approach is working for you?➡️Nutrient deficiencies that happen with these dietsHappy 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 + LINKSRebuild Your Metabolism Method: 28 Day 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 on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/kittyblomfield/Kate on Instagram👉https://www.instagram.com/katedeeringfitness/SHOW NOTES02:24 - Brief background of Kate Deering06:50 - What is veganism08:52 - Is it really healthy to go on a vegan diet? Is it sustainable?11:30 - Vital nutrients you will lose from these diets21:25 What is the carnivore diet26:40 - What happens when we turn protein into fuel?29:35 - Issues with doing the carnivore diet long term31:34 - Advantages of doing a pro-metabolic diet34:26 - How to know if a diet approach is working for you?37:38 - Why it's good to have a health coach?40:53 - What your ultimate goal should be41:15 - Why it takes timeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We’re back with my co-host and co-founder of NuStrength, Craig Mcdonald. We did a podcast a little while back about different phases, and I got tons of questions from it. Many of you said you wanted Craig back on to talk more about the body recomposition phase and when it’s appropriate.So, you asked and we answered! In this episode, Craig and I chat about:➡️What is body recomposition?➡️The myth about metabolism and age ane what's really going on➡️Why you actually gain weight and fat➡️The benefits of having more muscle➡️How more muscle contributes to a better basal metabolic rate➡️When body recomposition is appropriate➡️How your food and nutrition play a partHappy 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 + LINKSRebuild Your Metabolism Method: 28 Day 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 on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/kittyblomfield/Craig on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/iamcraigmcdonald/SHOW NOTES01:26 - What is body recomposition?02:10 - Why so many women spend so much time dieting and can't build any muscle?03:20 - Incorrect assumptions about metabolism and age 04:43 - Why you actually gain weight and fat06:00 - What you are really missing11:25 - Muscle gain and fat loss at the same time 11:53 - Lifting weight correctly and why it’s important 15:44 - Recomp phase versus maintenance phase18:53 - The 3 phasesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Brandon has been a coach and competitor for almost a decade. (And ladies, he’s single! 🤣🤣) I wanted to bring Brandon on the podcast to talk about the concept of NEAT and why daily movement/walking is so important for fat loss and health.In this episode, we chat about:➡️Energy expenditure and exercise and why it's important when it comes to sustainable body recomposition➡️What is NEAT➡️Health benefits of walking and how many steps should we be aiming for per day➡️Why “weekday dieting” doesn’t work➡️Why restrictive diets often fail➡️Why it’s not just calories in versus calories out➡️How and why food quality matters➡️What are the best ways to track movement➡️Understanding the time it takes to achieve resultsHappy 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 + LINKSRebuild Your Metabolism Method: 28 Day 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 on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/kittyblomfield/Craig on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/iamcraigmcdonald/Brandon on Instagram👉https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/SHOW NOTES02:28 - Brief background Brandon Da Cruz05:44 - What energy flux is and its importance08:45 - What it really takes to maintain a lean body 09:44 - Why 95% of diets fail10:38 - Issues in drastically cutting calories11:56 - Why the weekday diet doesn't work13:02 - Abundance-based mindset13:25 - Eating more and moving more16:01 - Post diet rebound17:10 - Physiological damage versus Mental and Psychological issues17:31 - The importance of tracking food and energy correctly18:31 - Metabolic adaption research 21:37 - Nutrient restriction and what it does to your body23:17 - Resting metabolic rate24:15 - Why it’s not just calories in versus calories out26:49 - Flexible mindset28:58 - Training like an athlete32:29 - Health benefits of walking and how many steps should we be aiming for per day39:45 - Bridging the gap between optimal and what's practical44:14 - Metabolic syndrome 45:00 - What are the health benefits of movement47:20 - What stress from dieting does to your body47:58 - What are the best ways to track movement52:48 - What is NEAT59:04 - Understanding the time it takes to achieve resultsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands