

Weight Loss For Women: empowering health, strength and nourishment
Kitty Blomfield
Are you a woman who’s obsessed with her weight?Have you jumped from fad diet to diet only to fail when your willpower gave out?Have you cut dairy, sugar and entire food groups to try and lose weight?Do you wonder if you can ever be free from food obsession?Do you suffer one or more of these issues: inability to lose weight, hormonal imbalances, PMS or menopausal symptoms, hair loss, sleep issues, low sex drive, fatigue or bloating/digestive issues?Welcome to the Weight loss for women: eat more, train less and get results podcast.Kitty Blomfield and Craig McDonald, alongside various experts, explore the truth about fad/restrictive diets and why they never work, as well as education on metabolism, hormones, pro-metabolic nutrition, training and mindset so you can eat more, train less and get results.Kitty and Craig are all about empowering women and providing them with the right knowledge, tools and resources to help them restore their metabolisms, lose weight and tone up in a healthy and sustainable way.
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Feb 23, 2022 • 24min
#93 - How routines can help you reach your health and fat loss goals with Craig McDonald
I am a massive routine person. I find it just makes everything else that much easier, especially when it’s busy and I have goals I want to achieve. We find this is true with our clients too. When they have those routines and habits dialed in, they tend to be successful.So, Craig — my partner and the other half of WinAtLife — sat down to talk about all of this. In this episode, Craig and I chat about:➡️How habits and routines make reaching your goals easier➡️Why these are the basic fundamentals➡️How once you establish them, they become second-nature➡️How you can use them to improve and grow➡️The most important habits and routines you should have➡️Why discipline is freedom➡️How it’s about being consistent, not perfectHappy 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 NOTES01:20 - How habits and routines make reaching your goals easier05:56 - Why these are the basic fundamentals07:26 - Once you establish them, they become second-nature08:00 - How you can use them to improve and grow09:52 - The most important habits and routines you should have18:28 - Why discipline = freedom19:53 - Why it’s about being consistent, not perfectAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Feb 21, 2022 • 23min
#92 - Losing 17.5kgs & getting her life back with Pro-metabolic eating with Emma Churchill
Emma is a busy working mum, with two kids. She is 43 years old and works as a hairdresser, but she’s managed to make the WinAtLife program work for her. It’s been quite incredible what she’s accomplished in just 18 weeks.Like many women, Emma tried every diet under the sun, spending money on anything and everything. She’s done shake diets, fasting, 1000-calorie diets, and more. Emma says none of it worked for very long and she didn’t particularly enjoy any of it. I’m sure many women can relate to Emma’s stories!In this episode, Emma and I talk about:➡️Her past history with dieting➡️Why she chose WinAtLife (Hint: Eating carbs and sugar again was a big part of it!)➡️How she’s lost 17.5 kgs eating 2150 calories per day while eating lots of delicious food (including chocolate)➡️What she’s enjoyed most about the program➡️How she does it all with two kids and her partner➡️The challenges she has faced and how she has overcome them➡️What kind of food she’s eating and how she meal plans➡️Advice to women thinking about joiningHappy 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/SHOW NOTES01:28 - Brief Background - Emma Churchill04:04 - Her past history with dieting05:46 - Why she joined WinAtLife program06:40 - How she’s lost 18.5 kgs eating 2150 calories per day while eating lots of delicious food08:37 - What other improvements she's seen while doing the program11:45 - What she’s enjoyed most about the program13:42 - The challenges she has faced and how she has overcome them15:28 - How she does it all with two kids and her partner16:16 - What she’s eating and how she meal plans17:47 - Advice to women thinking about joiningAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Feb 16, 2022 • 39min
#91 - Can I achieve my fat loss and health goals without tracking my food? with Craig McDonald
The type of food you eat, the quality of the food you eat, the nutrient content of the food you eat and the digestibility of the food you eat is important.But so is the amount of food you eat and the macronutrient breakdown.Feedback is critical to learning how to do anything better and to achieving a specific result.Let me ask you this, if you're not getting the result you want and you're not tracking your food and other biofeedback markers how do you know what to change?The answer is YOU DON'T.I know a lot of women that have a negative connotation when it comes to tracking their food.So, I decided to sit down with my partner Craig — the other half of WinAtLife — and chat about why tracking is so beneficial and how you can overcome your negative mindset around it. In this episode, Craig and I discuss:➡️Why is tracking important?➡️How it’s really easy to overeat or undereat without tracking➡️Why tracking is necessary if you have fat loss or body composition goals➡️Why this data is essential when it comes to making decisions on what you need to change so you can reach your goals➡️The actual amount of time it takes to track your food➡️How tracking can help you improve or maintain your health markers like sleep, energy, hormone balance➡️How to shift your your mindset around tracking➡️Our tips on how to make tracking easy and stress free➡️Do you need to track strictly forever?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/SHOW NOTES03:18 - Why is tracking important?08:39 - How it’s really easy to overeat or undereat without tracking12:40 - Why tracking is necessary if you have fat loss or body composition goals14:30 - Why this data is essential when it comes to making decisions on what you need to change so you can reach your goals17:24 - The actual amount of time it takes to track your food25:00 - Tips on how to make tracking easy and stress free34:40 - How to shift your mindset around trackingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Feb 14, 2022 • 57min
#90 - Loving the body you have while working toward the body you want with Teresa Piela
It’s okay to want to change your body and your physical appearance. But doing so doesn’t always lead to happiness, and this is exactly what Teresa and I dig into in this podcast episode.Teresa is truly a genuine and beautiful human — inside and out! She works with a lot of women who have had sickness and trauma, as well as women who are struggling to love their body.The truth is you can want to change your body and you can love your body, all at the same time. We get a lot of women in our program who struggle with this, especially those that come into the program and gain weight. It can be really tough to wrap your mind and thoughts around. And if you’re dealing with this, this is a great episode for you to listen to.Teresa and I chat about:➡️Teresa’s journey and experience with tapping➡️Learning to accept where you’re at➡️How your thoughts can impact your body➡️Questions you can ask yourself to find more peace and happiness➡️Forcing things to be a certain way vs learning to let things be a certain way➡️Dealing with negative self-talk➡️Why focusing on the process as opposed to the end goal tends to work out better➡️Why you should live in the moment (and how to do that 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 on Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/kittyblomfield/Teresa on Instagram👉https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/SHOW NOTES02:37 - Brief background of Teresa Piela14:50 - How Cascara helped Teresa 👉 https://www.saturee.com.au/collections/supplements/products/well-aged-cascara17:44 - Teresa's Journey and Experience with tapping25:50 - Acknowledging your thoughts 29:08 - Questions you can ask yourself to find more peace and happiness32:00 - Learning to accept where you’re at40:16 - Forcing things to be a certain way vs learning to let things be a certain way41:28 - Dealing with negative self-talk46:20 - Why focusing on the process as opposed to the end goal tends to work out better48:06 - Why you should live in the momentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Feb 9, 2022 • 44min
#89 - How to track macros & eat pro-metabolically with a family with Lou Driver
If you're a mum with a family to feed and you've struggled with tracking then you will love this episode.Lou Driver is a long time client of Winatlife and she's been on the podcast before. Lou suffered for a long time with endometriosis. Prior to joining the program she had 5 surgeries as well as an ablation which of course did not fix her issues. Once she started nourishing her body with pro-metabolic food, eating more and lowering stress so many of her issues improved! She's also eating way more food and has put on muscle and lost body fat.Lou has two kids and works full time, she also consistently trains 4 days per week, so she's busy!In this episode she gives you all her tips and tricks when it comes to macro tracking and eating pro-metabolically with a family so that you can get consistent and reach your goals.Full of practical information you can take away and implement today. 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/SHOW NOTES:00:00 - Introduction to Podcast Episode02:50 - Brief background of Lou Driver07:48 - Tips on Tracking Food and Planning ahead21:20 - Liver and Oysters24:00 - The importance of Meal Planning30:54 - Budget friendly meals33:10 - Bulk buying food36:12 - Balancing and Meal Prepping for you and your familyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Feb 7, 2022 • 35min
#88 - The benefits of Shilajit with Matt Blackburn
Matt Blackburn, creator of Mitolife and MITOLIFE Academy, is back on the podcast! Matt is an all-around good guy and biohacker. Craig and I always talk about how we love his laugh😂 He’s just a really happy person!Matt has this amazing house with goats and beehives on his property. We talk a little bit about how that’s coming along in the first part of the podcast. But the main portion of this episode is about Panacea, which is one of MITOLIFE’s products made of shilajit.....Craig and I take daily.Matt and I chat about:➡️What is shilajit?➡️Where shilajit comes from➡️How it supports your body➡️What minerals are in shilajit➡️The improvements people experience when taking it➡️When to take it and how much to takeHappy 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/Matt on Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/mattblackburn/SHOW NOTES00:00 - Introduction to Podcast Episode02:05 - Brief background of Matt Blackburn14:22 - What is Shilajit?15:44 - What minerals are in shilajit and how it supports your body23:47 - The improvements people experience when taking it28:58 - When to take it and how much to takeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Feb 2, 2022 • 52min
#87 - How to grow muscle as a female Part 2 with Craig McDonald
When it comes to weight loss and fat loss a lot of women (I was one of them) think they need to do a tonne of cardio, bootamps, HIIT and classes.Can't tell you how many RPM and pump classes I did in the pursuit of a toned and athletic body 🤣It wasn't until I met @iamcraigmcdonald that I learnt in order to change my body I needed to strength train and build muscle!So I thought I'd get him on to talk about: How to grow muscle as a female.Craig is an ISSN Sports Certified Nutritionist and Recomp certified coach, so he knows a lot about building muscle and body recomposition.So if fat loss, weight loss or muscle gain is your goal then you don't want to miss this episode which is part 2.If you haven't listened to part 1 yet I highly recommend you do.In part one we covered:👉What are the health benefits of having more muscle?👉If my goal is fat loss or weight loss why is building muscle important👉Why is progressive overload important when it comes to growing muscle👉Why is training effort/intensity important when it comes to growing muscle👉Do I need to eat in a calorie surplus in order to grow muscle?In this episode we cover:👉Why are protein and carbs important for muscle growth👉Optimising sleep👉Hormonal health & training with your cycle👉Exercise selection and execution👉Can I build muscle training at home, doing body weight exercises or with exercise bands👉Why phases are important and when to use them👉How long does it take to build muscle and achieve a toned and athletic bodyHappy 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 NOTES00:00 - Introduction to Podcast Episode00:48 - Brief recap about How to Grow Muscle as a Female Part 101:23 - Podcast Topic Summary02:10 - Why are protein and carbs important for muscle growth?08:27 - Planning ahead and tracking food09:50 - Why is sleep so important for muscle growth?14:47 - Hormonal health & training with your cycle22:42 - Exercise selection26:30 - Exercise execution and why it's important for muscle growth31:22 - Can I train at home? Will body weight exercises build muscle? 34:54 - Why phases are important and when to use them?45:08 - How long does it take to build muscle and achieve a toned and athletic bodyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jan 31, 2022 • 1h 55min
#86 - The Estrogen Industry, the magic of progesterone and the importance of thyroid with Dr Ray Peat & Kate Deering
Dr. Ray Peat, a renowned expert in hormones and metabolism, joins to explore the complexities of estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid health. The conversation reveals startling truths about the dangers of estrogen therapy and the critical balance between estrogen and progesterone. They discuss the misinterpretations of 'low' estrogen diagnoses and its surprising connections to thyroid function and metabolic health. The impact of insulin on fat metabolism, along with the often-overlooked benefits of magnesium and cholesterol, adds depth to this enlightening discussion on hormonal balance.

Jan 26, 2022 • 53min
#85 - How to grow muscle as a female Part 1 with Craig McDonald
When it comes to weight loss and fat loss a lot of women (I was one of them) think they need to do a tonne of cardio, bootamps, HIIT and classes.Can't tell you how many RPM and pump classes I did in the pursuit of a toned and athletic body 🤣It wasn't until I met Craig that I learnt in order to change my body I needed to strength train and build muscle!So I thought I'd get him on to talk about: How to grow muscle as a female.Craig is an ISSN Sports Certified Nutritionist and Recomp certified coach, so he knows a lot about building muscle and body recomposition.So if fat loss, weight loss or muscle gain is your goal then you don't want to miss this episode.In part one of this episode we cover:👉What are the health benefits of having more muscle?👉If my goal is fat loss or weight loss why is building muscle important👉Why is progressive overload important when it comes to growing muscle👉Why is training effort/intensity important when it comes to growing muscle👉Do I need to eat in a calorie surplus in order to grow muscle?Look out for Part 2 next week where we cover:👉Why are protein and carbs important for muscle growth👉Optimising sleep👉Hormonal health & training with your cycle👉Exercise selection and execution👉Can I build muscle training at home, doing body weight exercises or with exercise bands👉Why phases are important and when to use them👉How long does it take to build muscle and achieve a toned and athletic bodyHappy 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 NOTES00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast Episode00:57 - Saturee Pure Oyster supplement release02:15 - Brief topic summary of the podcast episode04:10 - The 7-Day Eat More, Train Less, Get Result Challenge05:54 - Why would you want to grow muscle and what are its health benefits?12:24 - Why is growing muscle important when it comes to fat loss, changing body composition, and sustainable weight-loss?21:12 - Progressive Overload27:15 - Eating more food36:19 - Setting big goals39:46 - Why is it important to eat in a small calorie surplus to grow muscle?45:19 - Once you've achieved your body goals how hard is it to maintain it? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jan 24, 2022 • 43min
#84 - Losing 26kgs through pro-metabolic eating with Elzette Smit
I am so proud of Elzette. She’s had a really bumpy road and has been through a lot. It’s really incredible where she is today. It truly shows her persistence and how failing forward pays off.After years of yo-yo dieting, Elzette originally joined our program back in 2018. Yet, she faced a rough patch in her marriage and had to take a step back. She eventually rejoined, but then struggled with a back injury. With 3 kids at home (who she homeschools), her story is super inspiring. Elzette has overcome a lot and she looks and feels amazing. She’s even lost 4 dress sizes throughout this process.But I want you to hear for yourself what she has to say about overcoming obstacles and getting to a happier place in her marriage and life. In this episode, we chat about:➡️Her history with dieting and exercise➡️The improvements Elzette has seen since starting pro-metabolic eating➡️How Elzette persisted and overcame her back injury and still lost weight➡️Accountability and why it's important when it comes to achieving your health and body goals➡️What a typical day of eating looks like for Elzette and how she trains➡️The type of cardio she does➡️What advice Elzette can offer to other women who've started pro-metabolic eating and are not where they want to beSo if you're a woman who is new to pro-metabolic eating or a woman who has gained weight eating pro-metabolically and you want to learn how to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way that supports your metabolism and hormones you'll love this episode.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/SHOW NOTES00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast Episode01:15 - Brief bio of Elzette Smit02:21 - Brief topic summary of the podcast episode02:35 - 16-Week WinAtLife Accelator Program06:15 - How do you get it all done?06: 34 - Elzette's journey losing 26kgs through pro-metabolic eating 13:10 - Losing weight and getting healthy at the same time13:24 - Sleep, digestion, menstrual cycle, energy, and mood before she started the program14:52 - Having no sex drive18:54 - Back injury and mindset to keep going 25:50 - What she does for her daily activity 27:10 - Being resourceful27:53 - How many calories per day she is eating 30:59 - Liver and oysters and why she eat them weekly 31:44 - How important is weekly check-in and accountability?34:40 - Balancing it all with family 35:08 - How crucial is it to be honest to yourself?38:12 - Advice to women who are still sitting on the fence41:46 - How empowering strength training has been Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands


