Broads: The Bold & Badass Fitness Podcast for Women

111: Weight Loss vs. Body Recomp: Why the Scale is Lying to You


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Think the number on the scale is the ultimate measure of success? That smaller is always better? That hitting your "goal weight" will finally make you feel confident? You've been sold a lie. 

Today, I'm breaking down the 10 things you need to know about body recomposition so you can stop chasing the scale and start building the body you actually want. I'm also diving into why lifting heavy is non-negotiable, how to distribute your protein throughout the day, why carbs fuel your performance instead of making you gain weight, and how recovery creates the results you're chasing in the gym.

If you're tired of being smaller but softer, weaker but lighter, or hitting your "goal weight" only to feel disappointed, this is the episode that's going to flip the switch. 

What's Discussed:

(10:44) Weight loss shrinks you, body recomp reshapes you

(16:59) Why fat loss alone backfires every time

(20:05) How long recomposition actually takes (and why that's worth it)

(22:51) Why muscle is your secret weapon for metabolism and longevity

(24:37) Why lifting heavy is non-negotiable for body recomp

(26:04) Protein distribution matters just as much as total intake

(28:11) Why carbs are your friend, not your enemy

(29:47) Recovery creates results (not just more workouts)

(31:42) The only two supplements that actually matter

(34:23) How to measure progress without obsessing over the scale

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